jpdb beta

to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring

to hold a ceremony

to devote all one's energies; to give one's everything; to to put in all one's effort

to cite an example

to gain fame; to make one's name

to use all one's strength (ability)

to raise an army

to make an example of; to make a victim of; to hold up somebody (something) to ridicule; to pierce with a spear

to make an example of; to make a victim of; to hold up somebody (something) to ridicule; to pierce with a spear

to achieve; to bring about a result

to score the first point