jpdb beta

readiness to die; (in the) face of death

1

measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy

1

to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)

1

brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot

1

just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"

3

to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle

1

tears of regret; bitter tears; vexation; chagrin

1

to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float

1

misunderstanding

1

this occasion; at this time; now

1

political strife

1

to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out

2

losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown

1

class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-

1

imperial court; royal court

1

playing house

2

root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence

1

downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction

1

this world; this life; world of the living

5

severe; harsh; rigorous; trenchant; scathing; sharp

1

(religious) piety; faith; devotion

1

the reverse; other side; lining

1

natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder

1

coexistence; living together

1

negotiations; discussions; connection

3

arbitration; conciliation; mediation

1

already; now; no longer; not any more

1

all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost

1

hostility; antagonism; opposition

1

diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing

1

to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)

1

centre; center; pivot; central nervous system

1

to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself

1

to meet; to assemble; to congregate

2

asking oneself

2

to obtain evidence

1

abdication

1

to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself

1

return; restoration

1

to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)

2

breakdown; rupture

2

from the beginning

1

to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be hasty; to be rash; to quicken; to speed up

1

originally; by nature; from the start

1

stakes; bet

1

stake all (on something); play for all or nothing; throwing all into a task

1

gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester

1

madness; insanity

2

to pass (of time); to elapse

2

only once

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