cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
unthinkable; count for nothing; not matter; out of the question
this is why; this means; it is the case that
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
hostile party; enemy side
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
failed creative work; flop; dud; bomb
though; notwithstanding; although
grade; class; degree; magnitude
characteristic; feature; special quality
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
cramp; sprain; unreasonableness; absurdity; illogical; unreasonable
rather; better; instead; if anything
fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
sword skills; swordsmanship
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
to follow another's example
tending to find things bothersome; person who tends to find things bothersome
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to be helpful; to be useful
wisdom; intelligence; intellect
one end; an end; part; fragment
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
greater than ...; bigger ...
tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
making one's best exertions
tears (from being deeply moved); tears of gratitude
flour; meal; powder; dust
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
everyone; everybody; ladies and gentlemen
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person