missing someone; loathing to part
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
to muffle one's voice; to speak (or sob, etc.) quietly
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
to strike (gold, oil, etc.); to find (e.g. buried treasure); to dig up
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
oral instruction; passing information by word-of-mouth; oral tradition
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
to be consistent; to be coherent
Cronus (Greek god); Kronos
to be lost in deep thought; to be deeply immersed in thought
virile; tough; masculine; intense
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
to form a pair; to pair up
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
negligent; neglectful; careless; remiss
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
dignity; majesty; sanctity
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
remarkable; striking; obvious
(doing something) in tears
to be undeserved; to be more than one deserves; to be more than one can handle
devotion; dedication; self-sacrifice
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to gain knowledge; to build up one's knowledge
to shout (in anger); to yell
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
test of one's strength; test of one's ability
warp; curvature; curve; arch
countertop; tabletop; baking tray; baking sheet
action film; action movie; action drama; riotous scene; fight scene
older sister and younger brother
hotel charges (for lodging, not meals, etc.)