to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
peeking; peeping (e.g. through a hole, narrow gap)
although I say; although one might say; although called
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
half-dead; state of uncertainty; limbo; leaving unfinished with the intention of inflicting suffering
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
to end; to be finished; to die; to perish; to do utterly; to do completely
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
expulsion; ousting; ejection; dismissal; banishment
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit
murder; killing; murderer
to lay waste; to devastate; to invade; to break into; to troll (e.g. web forums); to spam
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
to fetter; to shackle; to bind
to muster (e.g. one's courage); to call forth; to rouse up; to be enlivened; to be invigorated
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
settlement (financial); squaring accounts; liquidation; ending (a relationship); breaking up (with)
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise