jpdb beta

to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)

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to strangle to death

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to shoot through (a door, the heart, etc.); to go through

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to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)

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(in) turn(s); (in) order

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to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up

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to abandon; to throw away; to discard; to forsake

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direct

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cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman

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vivid; striking

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tragic

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main hall; great hall; large hall; reception hall

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courage; ardour; high spirits

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to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)

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adjutant; aide; aide-de-camp

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to let your hair down; to have fun after a period of work or stress

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easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...

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war council

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to know; to be aware (of); to be acquainted (with); to think; to consider; to believe

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(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor

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to be understood; to be comprehended; to be grasped; to become clear; to be known; to be discovered

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to say; to be called; to do

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cheerful; lively; lighthearted

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it's been a long time; long time no see

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be; is

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unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate

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maid; helper; help; assistance

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(any) more; further; in addition (to this); at this stage; now; now that things have come to this

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to win one's first battle (game, match)

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sore; erosion; ulceration; corruption; dissipation; becoming degenerate

1

(one's) age

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to appoint; to nominate; to consider (oneself) to be; to pose as; to assume (a role, responsibility, etc.); to take on

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dividing into parts

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to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard

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stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs

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in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)

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attacking forces

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tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation

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revenge; retaliation

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damage; injury; loss

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babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying

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pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness

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strong opposition; vehement opposition

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to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official

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irritation; annoyance; frustration

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to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

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to rise in revolt; to raise the standard of revolt

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long-term

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throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...

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war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset

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