jpdb beta

in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away

3

although I say; although one might say; although called

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ethical

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while; during (the time when)

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to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)

4

to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...

1

kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)

3

to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot

2

Alexander the Great

7

world history; international history

1

to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in

1

pre-era; BC; BCE

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Macedonia

1

king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne

2

Persia

1

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

1

Lydia (Iron Age kingdom of Asia Minor)

1

expedition; (military) campaign; tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.); visit

1

temple; sacred place; shrine; sanctuary; tabernacle

2

tank (military vehicle); chariot

2

to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship

1

prop; stay; support; brace; fulcrum

1

hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe

2

this place; here

1

to undo a knot

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Asia

3

king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)

4

tradition; legend; folklore

4

arm; skill; efforts; ability

1

you; people

1

I; as for me

1

knot

7

to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)

2

short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)

1

to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve

1

cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot

1

fate; destiny; lot

2

sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor

4

to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)

2

Middle East

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West Asia

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the whole area; all areas

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great king

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Gordian knot

3

anecdote

2

in this manner; in this way; like this

3

up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual

1

to disentangle; to untangle; to unravel; to relax; to soften; to relieve (e.g. stress, tension)

3

(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)

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deed; act

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