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suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently

2

will; volition; intention; intent; determination

1

to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)

2

to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range

3

(suddenly) quiet

1

silence; stillness; quietness

2

to be overwhelmed; to be overawed

1

saliva; spit; sputum

1

to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up

1

spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)

1

to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out

3

tension; mental strain; nervousness

2

to release

1

to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp

1

elder; senior; senior monk; dean; presbyter

1

status; position; method; way; rule; regulation

1

head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)

2

to fight against; to oppose; to face

1

anticipation; expectation; plan; preparation

1

to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with

1

red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful

3

to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail

1

recommendation (of a person for a position); nomination

1

to do

2

support; backing

1

president (of a society); chairman

1

censure; denunciation; (verbal) attack; blaming

1

to collapse; to give up; to lose one's nerve; to have one's knees give way

1

supporter (e.g. of the arts); adherent; proponent

1

head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major

1

youngster; neophyte; greenhorn

1

to vomit; to spit out

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historical play; period drama

1

the very thing; itself

1

considerably; not a little; in no small numbers

1

role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role

1

to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down

2

to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate

4

to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by

1

dignity; majesty; dignified manner

1

to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust

1

because

1

nonsense

1

one drop (of fluid)

1

like this; this sort; this way

1

splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate

3

to build one's career

1

by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means

1

fairness; impartiality; justice; objectivity

1

should; must; -able; probably; likely

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