to make sense; to be consistent
using all one's strength; using all one's might
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
manageable; tractable; easy to care for; easy to deal with; easy to handle
correction; revision; compensation (e.g. to a pendulum)
stuntman; stunt performer; stunt double
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
to have excess momentum (from going too fast, using too much force, etc.); to get carried away; to go overboard; to overdo (something)
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow
to cut down; to chop down; to fell
with a plop; with a plonk; with a plunk; with a flop
one's long-cherished desire
to bury; to embed; to implant
section; cross section; profile
to flare up; to burst into flames
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
that day; the very same day
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
to insert; to include; to incorporate; to install; to embed
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; node (of a plant stem); joint
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; question mark
form; method; system; formula
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
occupation; calling; livelihood
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
preliminary step; first step
drawing; diagram; plans; blueprint
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
shooting; firing; emitting; ejection; projection; injection