something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
a long, long time ago; very long ago
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
different (quality, nature); heterogeneous
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way
dying; death; dead; useless; damned
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
to remove; to move out of the way
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
gently sloping; gentle; gradual; smooth (process); gentle (e.g. tone of voice); slow (e.g. growth)
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
spherical; globular; globe-shaped
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) in one go
cannot be helped; unavoidable
pessimism; (taking a) gloomy view; discouragement; despondency; despair; disappointment
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
with a thump; (hanging) straight down
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
agreement; accord; correspondence; union; unity; cooperation
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
double suicide; lovers' suicide; group suicide; family suicide; dedication to the point of self-sacrifice
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
scoundrel; rascal; villain
ugly; unsightly; hideous; mean; repulsive; disgraceful
vulgar person; low-life; sleazebag; (arch.) lowly person; (arch.) person of humble rank; (arch.) peasant
good person; virtuous person; good-natured person; gullible person
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave on one's liver