jpdb beta

kingdom; monarchy

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from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because

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territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.

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tyranny

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heavy taxation

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population of a fief

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to be unable to just watch (without doing anything); to be unable to look on in silence; to be unable to overlook; to be unable to remain indifferent to

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private army

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to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)

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to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock

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nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic

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way (of doing); manner; method; means

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sense of impending crisis; sense of danger

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insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising

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authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition

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big shot; higher-ups

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outward appearance; ostensible; public; official

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suppression (of a riot, revolt, etc.); repression; putting down; quelling

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name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense

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to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)

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national armed forces

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stationing (troops); garrisoning

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500; five hundred; many

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mercenary (soldier)

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dispatch of troops

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end; conclusion

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to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict

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aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly

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to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life

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armed group; armed insurgents

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to claim lives; to cause deaths; to result in fatalities

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great shame (endured in the public eye); deep embarrassment; profound humiliation; utter disgrace

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to miss (doing); to fail (to do); to do without

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taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride

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great; grand; extensive; large-scale

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spreading; disseminating; scattering; diffusion (of light, gas)

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eyeball

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to jump at; to leap at; to fly at; to spring at; to pounce on

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left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable

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Sirius (star in the constellation Canis Major); Alpha Canis Majoris; the Dog Star

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personal history; background; career

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(political) power; authority; influence

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honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances

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epic; heroic tale

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exhilarating; thrilling; intensely pleasurable

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hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)

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to pry (open); to prise; to wrench

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to go astray; to become corrupt; to go bad

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to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline

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pure; genuine; trueborn; natural-born

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