to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
first and last (time, chance, etc.); (the) only
prototype; model; pattern; archetypal
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
to put on airs; to assume importance
early morning; early hours; early in the morning
sunset; sundown; end; close; year-end; end of the year
to set a watch; to post guards
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
attendant; person who looks after one's needs; caretaker
company employee; member of a corporation; company stockholder (esp. in legal contexts)
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
to be forestalled; to be taken in; to be cheated; to be outwitted
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
cards in one's hand; one's hand
insincerity; dishonesty; untruthfulness; bad faith
showing one's face in public; facing another person
somersault; returning from a destination right after arriving there; non-stop round trip; abrupt change of direction
haste; hurry; expedition; speed; dispatch
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
to get a (driver's) license
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
rendezvous; tryst; (lover's) meeting; (secret) date
beforehand; in advance; previously
severely beaten up; thoroughly defeated; completely destroyed; severely damaged; battered; beat-up
severely beaten up; repeatedly punched and kicked; thoroughly defeated; attacked relentlessly (with words); fiercely criticised; bombarded with verbal abuse
to become a couple; to be man and wife; to be married to
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
to have a reason; to have an excuse
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy
to be expensive; to be costly
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
stepwise; one step at a time
boundary; border; limit; bounds; frontier
love; attachment; tender emotions; falling in love