to pierce through; to stand (of something sharp or pointy); to thrust (up)
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
stake all (on something); play for all or nothing; throwing all into a task
long (time); longstanding; for a long time
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
to use up; to exhaust; to wear out
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
interval; break; rift (in clouds)
twilight; dusk; faint light
violence; vehemence; fury; fervour; fervor; severity
to relax one's efforts; to let up; to let one's guard down
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
to smirk; to grin broadly
complete set; all; everything
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
main purpose; primary objective
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
door handle; doorknob; door knob; knob or handle which operates the door catch
accomplishment; execution
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
to apologize; to apologise
reimbursement; compensation; reparation; indemnity
driving off a troublesome person; getting rid of a nuisance
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
care; attentiveness; attention; consideration (for others); solicitude
to lose heart; to lose motivation
flour; meal; powder; dust