to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
to become better; to improve
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
means of transportation; transport service
Sassanid dynasty (Persia, 226-651 CE); Sasanian dynasty
remarkable; striking; obvious
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
dying in vain; useless death; meaningless death
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
to volunteer; to undertake a challenge
that; the matter in question
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
number two; mistress; concubine
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
to begin to do; to cater; to deliver food
(what) one is trying to say; (what) one wants to say; (what) one is saying; (what) one means
mistress; kept woman; (lit.) No. 2
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
beyond this point; from now on; after this
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
to kill with a sword (knife, dagger, etc.); to slay; to put to the sword
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
maliciousness; ill will; noxious gas; (arch.) (vengeful) ghost; (arch.) specter
murder; homicide; manslaughter
advance notice; previous note; preliminary announcement; trailer (film, TV); preview
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely