flukes

"to sharpen a pencil or a knife or a musical note"

"Light penetrates darkness."

"It's improbable that she will finish the project by Friday. "

"The park bench had a triangular shape, perfect for two people to sit together. "

"The strong wind dislodged the bird's nest from the tree branch. "

"The implication of Sarah's late arrival was that she missed the important meeting. "

"We would like to go skiing, but it depends on the amount of snow."

"The frequent occurrence of noisy construction near my house has made it hard to concentrate on my studies. "

"The parasitic capacitance in the circuit caused unexpected delays in the computer program's execution. "

"The biologist studied the trematode found in the pond water sample. "

"The climber was grappling with the rock face, trying to find a secure hold. "

"The airplane's propeller propelled it forward through the air. "