to machine; to cut; to scrape
to crack; to be cracked; to develop a crack
joint; seam; joining point
castle construction; building a castle; fortification
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
completely empty (of a residence, etc.); vacant; body from which the soul has left; corpse; shed skin (of a snake, insect, etc.)
to be all out (e.g. of people); to be all elsewhere; to be all in use (e.g. of cars); to be sold out; to have none left
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
point of tangency; point of contact; (electrical) contact; point of contact (between); connection
military science; strategy; tactics
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
inner citadel; core; center; centre
defense; defence; protection
(traffic) congestion; traffic jam; gridlock; delay; stagnation
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
one's time (e.g. to go on stage); one's turn; source; origin; place of production
sprinkling; dropping in small light bits
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
leg strength; walking ability; running ability
one direction; unidirectional; non-interactive
to become inclined (to do); to be in the mood (for); to get excited (about); to take an interest (in)
asking would be rude; tasteless question
very cheesy; very flashy; extremely gaudy
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
practical question; practical problem; practical matter
deadly serious; deadly earnest
military man; warrior; soldier
friendly fire; killing each other by mistake; internecine strife
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
bad move (in chess, shogi, etc.); poor decision; bad move
life-taking sword; sword used to kill
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
chain mail (armor, armour)
firing one shot at a time; single-shot gun; having only one engine; single-engined aeroplane; one-shot (e.g. story); non-serial
empty-handed; unarmed; lacking funds