now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
though one didn't intend (expect) to
being startled; getting a shock
national convention; national competition; national athletic meet
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
studies; schoolwork; classwork
to neglect; to ignore; to disregard; to make light of
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
to say; to be called; to do
overly polite; excessively polite; polite to a fault
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
witnessing; observing; sighting
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
(your) daughter; young woman
to be talked about; to get a name for oneself; to get publicity
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
knowing; (an) acquaintance
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
just one person; only one
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
reluctant to; not inclined to; disinclined; unwilling
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to hunt out; to flush out; to round up; to impress; to recruit
you guys; buddies; pals; you lot
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour