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by David Nicholls

stagily

palming cash into his hand

the glitter of braces

inane

어리석은, 무의미한

waggled them vigorously,

Conrad,’

incongruously

(특정한 상황에서는) 어울리지 않는[이상한] (=inappropriate)

the helium was just wearing off.

nudging the sea back into place.

the man who’d stolen looks at her,

get out of h...

scruffy hair

tossed on to the beach.

daft tradition.’

(흔히 재미있게) 바보 같은[어리석은]

a kind of crumpled nobility,

leading a doomed expedition.

sleek and grey

‘Nothing flash. Understated, classic. It’s called a rounded dolerite.’

Rounded dolerite.

‘Red sandstone.

sedimentary,

퇴적물의, 퇴적 작용으로 생긴

igneous.’

화성(火成)의

like a ventriloquist’s dummy.

ventriloquist 복화술사

a not-today-thank-you smile.

‘I think you should follow your instinct. Stick with it.’

began the ascent,

set the pace,

admonish himself.

warn, reprimand

bit flash

"Bit flash" refers to a brief and intense burst of light, or a quick thought or memory that pops into mind. It can also describe something that is showy or ostentatious, or a temporary state of excitement or energy. *** ostentatious : characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice. "books that people buy and display ostentatiously but never actually finish"

keep an open mind,

pre-loade...

he wondered if, after a certain age, men could ever really like each other. The window for friendship was always small, and narrowed with age, and a new male friend after forty? What a strange, uneasy relationship that would be. Did th...

montage,

the other woman had failed to turn up.

they all turned to take in the town and its beach,

the gau...

엷은 바다

Sella...

gradient

경사도

Fleswick Bay,

coastal erosion

keep that to ...

keep something to oneself (정보 등을) 자기만 알고 숨겨두다, 남에게 제공하지[알리지] 않다. keep to oneself 남과 어울리지 않다, 혼자지내다

trotting to catch up.

clutching her knees

get a closer look?’

‘Maybe it’s something you come back to later in life.’

get into the zone.’

Tessa

I’ll fix a dinner.’

a molehill.

더지가 파 놓은 흙 두둑

‘Hm. The jury’s still out on Conrad. He’s a nice guy but that’s very much Sam’s suggestion. I’m sceptical. I think he might be here for a good time not a long time, if you know what I mean.’

This sentence is someone expressing doubt about a guy named Conrad, especially regarding his intentions or seriousness in some situation—possibly a relationship or group activity. Here’s a breakdown: "Hm. The jury’s still out on Conrad." This means the speaker hasn't made up their mind about him yet. They’re still uncertain, still evaluating. "He’s a nice guy but that’s very much Sam’s suggestion." They acknowledge Conrad seems nice, but point out that his presence (maybe in the group or on a trip) was Sam’s idea—not necessarily their own or the group’s. "I’m sceptical." The speaker has doubts. They're not fully convinced Conrad’s a good fit or trustworthy. "I think he might be here for a good time not a long time, if you know what I mean." This is a common phrase implying that someone is just looking for fun or short-term enjoyment, not serious commitment. It often refers to romantic or social contexts. So, the speaker suspects Conrad isn’t taking things seriously and might disappear soon. Overall meaning: The speaker is politely throwing shade at Conrad—saying he might seem nice, but they think he’s not in it for the long haul. Whether it’s a relationship, trip, or some other commitment, they’re not convinced he’s really serious. *** the jury is still out said to mean that people have not yet formed an opinion about something or reached a decision. 배심원단은 아직 나오지 않았어