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they; them

3

no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook

1

to play one's trump card

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baptism

2

power; might; authority; influence

1

full; in plenty; ample

1

to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through

2

stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters

2

to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death

1

to do so; to do thus

1

first and last (time, chance, etc.); (the) only

1

to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity

2

to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)

1

by sheer strength; by brute force

1

with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word

2

weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset

1

even if not; even without

1

bare hand; empty hand

1

particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest

1

at the last moment; this late in the game

1

rising; ascending; climbing

1

temporary

1

though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless

2

to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject

1

to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree

1

inveigling; ensnaring; enticement; cajoling

1

easy; simple; light

1

to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess

1

useful thing; usable article

1

useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point

2

to not take seriously; to take lightly

1

disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference

1

powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent

1

to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)

1

threat; menace

1

near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly

1

divine protection

2

forcibly; against one's will

1

to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)

2

finishing blow; coup de grâce

1

absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; lazily

1

response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect

1

one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate

1

good feeling

1

to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it

1

to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened

2

to rescue; to free

1

convenient

1

explanation; interpretation

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proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment

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