the way in which something came about; origin; structure; organization; the way something is constructed
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
system; organization; organisation; architecture
linear; rectilinear; straight-line; straightforward; simple
heating power; thermal power; firepower
to make sense; to be meaningful
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
punishment; judgement; judgment; decapitation
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
dead end; blind alley; no through road (i.e. on signage); end; end of the road; end point
the end of the line; the end of the road; curtains
locational advantage; advantageous position
round shape; circle; circular form
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
to smoke out (insects, animals, etc.)
prompt decision; snap judgement; snap judgment
black lustre; black luster
metal rod; metal bar; iron rod; iron club; iron staff with rings on top (traditionally used by night watchmen)
magazine (for a firearm); cylinder (of a revolver)
personification; impersonation; embodiment
heavy weapon; heavy weaponry; heavy firearm
actor; actress; player; performer
carrying (on one's person); taking with one
uncommon; extraordinary (in relation to human characteristics)
firing; shooting; fire; gunshot; marksmanship
to scatter; to disseminate (e.g. a rumor); to spread (e.g. germs); to distribute widely (e.g. leaflets); to hand out freely; to spend recklessly
sweeping with fire; mowing down; strafing
connected as one; unbroken; linked together