mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
sound of a flat surface repeatedly making contact with something; applying a seal or stamp again and again; pasting (paper) all over; daubing; smearing
to remove obstacles in the way of one's objective
increase; raising (e.g. embankment, levee); padding or inflation (e.g. of a bill)
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent
to take to defending oneself above all; to save one's skin
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
deepest part; deepest portion; depths (of the ocean etc.); innermost
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
(out of) desperation; (as a) last resort; (driven by) pain
manly; sportsmanlike; pure (heart, actions, etc.); upright; (arch.) unsullied (e.g. scenery or object); (arch.) pure
(one's) gaze; direction in which one is looking; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (in an edited photograph)
about the same; about equal to; close match
cannot be avoided (of a problem, etc.); unavoidable; inevitable
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
being excluded; being ignored; being kept in the dark (about); being kept out of the loop; (lit.) outside the mosquito net
crushing (into pieces); smashing; cracking; breaking up
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
exactly; just; precisely; punctually; exactly on time
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
to show one's age (e.g. to start creaking at the joints); to wear out (e.g. machinery)
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
spare energy, time or money; remaining strength; reserve power; money to spare
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
in person; personally; (do) oneself
poorly made article; defective article; Gautama Buddha
to develop into a serious incident
personal statement; verbal or informal, unsubstantiated assertion
charge (electrical); recharging; charge (fee); topping up (a contactless smart card); recharging; refuelling; charge
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
to faint; to lose consciousness; to feel overwhelmed; to be astounded
Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan