to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
chapter one; first chapter
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
scene; spectacle; sight; view
declaration; proclamation; announcement
to smoke (e.g. fire); to billow smoke; to smoulder; to be hazy; to look dim
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
third day of the month; three days
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
though; notwithstanding; although
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
strength; power; proficiency; ability
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to attack; to assault; to assail
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
if it is the case that ...
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
don't you think?; indicates question
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
adds force or indicates command
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
on the sea; surface of the sea