a minute; moment; an instant; stubborn; hot-headed
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement
even though; despite; when
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
completely (beaten, defeated, etc.); thoroughly; utterly; black and blue; to a pulp
to tuck up (e.g. skirt); to abridge; to cut short
each house; every house; many houses
proprietress (of a traditional Japanese inn or restaurant); landlady; hostess; mistress
hotel charges (for lodging, not meals, etc.)
older sister and younger brother
action film; action movie; action drama; riotous scene; fight scene
countertop; tabletop; baking tray; baking sheet
warp; curvature; curve; arch
test of one's strength; test of one's ability
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
to shout (in anger); to yell
to gain knowledge; to build up one's knowledge
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
devotion; dedication; self-sacrifice
to be undeserved; to be more than one deserves; to be more than one can handle
(doing something) in tears
remarkable; striking; obvious
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
dignity; majesty; sanctity
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
negligent; neglectful; careless; remiss
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
to form a pair; to pair up
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
virile; tough; masculine; intense
to be lost in deep thought; to be deeply immersed in thought
Cronus (Greek god); Kronos
to be consistent; to be coherent
(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"