[mahrk] 
| 1. | a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm. |
| 2. | a badge, brand, or other visible sign assumed or imposed: a mark of his noble rank. |
| 3. | a symbol used in writing or printing: a punctuation mark. |
| 4. | a sign, usually an X or cross, made instead of a signature by someone who does not know how or is unable to write his or her own name. |
| 5. | an affixed or impressed device, symbol, inscription, etc., serving to give information, identify, indicate origin or ownership, attest to character or comparative merit, or the like, as a trademark. |
| 6. | a sign, token, or indication: to bow as a mark of respect. |
| 7. | a symbol used in rating conduct, proficiency, attainment, etc., as of pupils in a school: good marks; bad marks. |
| 8. | something serving as an indication of position, as a landmark. |
| 9. | a recognized or required standard of quality, accomplishment, etc.; norm: His dissertation was below the mark. |
| 10. | distinction or importance; repute; note: a man of mark. |
| 11. | a distinctive trait or characteristic: the usual marks of a gentleman. |
| 12. | (usually initial capital letter ) U.S. Military. a designation for an item of military equipment in production, used in combination with a numeral to indicate the order of adoption, and often abbreviated: a Mark-4 tank; an M-1 rifle. |
| 13. | an object aimed at; target: to aim at the mark. |
| 14. | an object or end desired or striven for; goal. |
| 15. | Slang.
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| 16. | Track. the starting line. |
| 17. | Boxing. the middle of the stomach. |
| 18. | Lawn Bowling. jack 1 (def. 17). |
| 19. | Bowling. a strike or spare. |
| 20. | Nautical. any of the distinctively marked points on a deep-sea lead line, occurring at levels of 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 13, 15, 17, and 20 fathoms above the lead. Compare deep (def. 33). |
| 21. | a tract of land that may have been held in common by a primitive or early medieval community of peasants in Germany. |
| 22. | Archaic or History/Historical. a boundary; frontier. |
| 23. | to be a distinguishing feature of: a day marked by rain. |
| 24. | to put a mark or marks on: to mark each box with an X. |
| 25. | to give a grade for; put a grade on: to mark the final exams. |
| 26. | scent-mark (def. 2). |
| 27. | to furnish with figures, signs, tags, etc., to indicate price, quality, brand name, or the like: We marked all the books with prices. |
| 28. | to trace or form by or as if by marks (often fol. by out): to mark out a plan of attack. |
| 29. | to indicate or designate by or as if by marks: to mark passages to be memorized. |
| 30. | to single out; destine (often fol. by out): to be marked out for promotion. |
| 31. | to record, as a score. |
| 32. | to make manifest: to mark approval with a nod. |
| 33. | to give heed or attention to: Mark my words! |
| 34. | to notice or observe: to mark a change in the weather. |
| 37. | mark down, to reduce the price of: These towels have been marked down. |
| 38. | mark off, to mark the proper dimensions or boundaries of; separate: We marked off the limits of our lot with stakes. |
| 39. | mark up,
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| 40. | beside the mark, not pertinent; irrelevant. |
| 41. | bless or save the mark! (used as an exclamation of disapproval, contempt, impatience, etc.) Also, God bless or save the mark! |
| 42. | make one's mark, to attain success or fame; achieve one's ambition: He set out to make his mark as a writer. |
| 43. | mark time. time (def. 55). |
| 44. | on your mark or marks! (in calling the start of a race) take your places: On your mark! Get set! Go! Also, get ready!, ready! |
| 45. | wide of the mark, far from the target or objective; inaccurate or irrelevant: My first guess was wide of the mark. |
[red-ee] adjective, read⋅i⋅er, read⋅i⋅est, verb, read⋅ied, read⋅y⋅ing, noun, interjection | 1. | completely prepared or in fit condition for immediate action or use: troops ready for battle; Dinner is ready. |
| 2. | duly equipped, completed, adjusted, or arranged, as for an occasion or purpose: The mechanic called to say that the car is ready. |
| 3. | willing: ready to forgive. |
| 4. | prompt or quick in perceiving, comprehending, speaking, writing, etc. |
| 5. | proceeding from or showing such quickness: a ready reply. |
| 6. | prompt or quick in action, performance, manifestation, etc.: a keen mind and ready wit. |
| 7. | inclined; disposed; apt: too ready to criticize others. |
| 8. | in such a condition as to be imminent; likely at any moment: a tree ready to fall. |
| 9. | immediately available for use: a ready source of cash. |
| 10. | pertaining to prompt payment. |
| 11. | present or convenient: to lie ready to one's hand. |
| 12. | to make ready; prepare. |
| 13. | the state or condition of being ready. |
| 14. | Informal. ready money; cash. |
| 15. | (used in calling the start of a race to indicate that racers should be prepared to start): Ready! Set! Go! |
| 16. | at the ready, in a condition of readiness, available for immediate use: shoppers with their umbrellas at the ready; soldiers keeping their weapons at the ready. |
| 17. | get ready! (in calling the start of a race) be prepared to start: Get ready! Get set! Go! |
| 18. | make ready,
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| 19. | ready up, British and Australian Slang. to swindle. |
mark
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mark (märk)
n.
A spot or line on a surface, visible through difference in color or elevation from that of the surrounding area.
A distinctive trait or property.
To make a visible trace or impression on, as occurs with a spot or dent.
To form, make, or depict by making a mark.
To distinguish or characterize.
get ready
Also, make ready. Become prepared or make preparations for something. For example, It'll take me another hour to get ready for the painter, or Jane promised to make the room ready for our guests. [Late 1500s] Also see get set.