Thread:Fandyllic/@comment-27347552-20190714205157/@comment-168424-20190716172546

The phrase fragment was willing to look implies something possibly dangerous about about looking into the eyes. It is slightly different from was ready to that doesn't really imply danger, but more implies need for preparation. "He dared to look" is an okay replacement. The only difference is it makes it sound like he has more courage.

Feel free to ask me translation questions regarding English. I'm not an expert, but I try to have good grammar and spelling. I also have great respect for translators.