is never the case; has never happened
to make a vow; to take an oath
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
naked sword; drawn sword; shellfish removed from the shell
to appoint; to nominate; to assume (responsibility); to pose as
manner of using one's hands
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to lose heart; to become discouraged; to be crestfallen; to be utterly disheartened
to remain in memory (of sounds and words); to linger in one's ears
ornamental writing (esp. initial letters); decorative lettering; fancy script
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
ring finger; third finger; fourth finger (in piano-playing); fourth toe
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
assertion; declaration; affirmation
bounce; spring; momentum; impetus; moment; instant
over the top; thickly; heavily; richly
being scattered in all directions; being broken up and dispersed
report; notification; registration
great antiquity; old-fashioned; long ago
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
good-looking; fair; beautiful
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to grab attention; to attract notice; to be eye-catching
unique; rare; exceptional; unparalleled; incomparable
indifferent; unconcerned; nonchalant; unmindful; inattentive; careless
good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory