demonstration; protest; (giving a) demo; demonstration; exhibition game; exhibition match
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
prey (i.e. of a predator); kill; victim (of a crime, a hoax, etc.)
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
in this manner; in this way; like this
slut; floozie; ho; bitch; witch; overbearing woman
abdomen; stomach; (lower) abdominal region; hypogastrium
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
unwillingly; reluctantly; grudgingly; shaking one's head in refusal (like a child)
extremely; very; really; super; so
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that)
demonstration; presentation; stage show; performance
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
parting in tears; tearful parting; coming to grief; having to take a different tack; going separate ways
soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
to cut off; to lop off; to prune
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
blunt (e.g. sword); dull; lazy; cowardly; good for nothing
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
versatility; multiplicity of use
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
to rise; to swell; to intensify; to increase; to grow stronger; to get higher
in turns; in series; in order; by rotation