Justinian 7b

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Pol. zawiesić
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suspend
they were again suspended
something or someone that is dangerous [= threat];
Pol. zagrożenie
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menace
the terror of the executioners at the menaces of the mob
a large crowd of people:
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multitude
the multitude broke loose
to shake off restraint
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break loose
the multitude broke loose
calm and controlled behaviour:
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restraint
He showed admirable restraint, and refused to be provoked.
During the recession, the government opted for a policy of pay/wage restraint rather than a reduction in public investment.
to get rid of something bad:
p. v sth (x3)
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shake off sth
I had to shake off a bad case of nerves before taking the exam.
Shake off restraint
to push something somewhere roughly;
Pol. pchnąć
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thrust
the half-hung criminals were thrust into sanctuary
a peaceful place that is safe and provides protection, especially for people who are in danger [= refuge];
Pol. schronienie
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sanctuary
the adjacent monastery.
a room, building that is _____ to something is next to it
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adjacent
the adjacent monastery.
the beginning of something;
Pol. rozpoczęcie
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commencement
the commencement of six days of desperate rioting
a word or phrase that expresses an attitude or belief;
Pol. dewiza, hasło przewodnie 28.
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watchword
they took as their watchword, Nika, “conquer,”
the act of removing sb from a position of power;
Pol. odwołanie z urzędu, obalenie
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deposition
they were crying for the deposition of the unpopular finance minister
beyond control
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out of hand
But the mob was now quite out of hand
to encourage or instigate (trouble, discord, etc); stir up;
Pol. podburzyć, wzniecić, wywołać
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foment
the trouble was fomented by the partisans
Pol. zamiast niego, w jego miejsce
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in his stead
they wished to make Hypatius Cæsar in his stead.
a person or thing that supports or supplements; subordinate or assistant
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auxilary
Pol. (soldiers) oddziały pomocnicze
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auxilaries
a few German auxiliaries
a large group of soldiers that is commanded by a colonel;
Pol. pułk
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regiment
a regiment of 500 “Cataphracti,”
armour made of metal links or sometimes plates;
Pol. pancerz, zbroja, kolcza,
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mail
clad or armed with mail
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mailed
a regiment of 500 mailed horsemen
old fashioned courage and determination
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pluck
the rioters, showed the pluck
formal brave and determined
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stout
they offered a stout resistance
Pol. zacięty opór
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stout resistance
they offered a stout resistance
a very large fire that destroys a lot of buildings, forests etc;
Pol. pożar, pożoga
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conflagration
The Senate House caught fire, and then the conflagration spread
If sounds or smells _____ through the air they move gently through the air;
Pol. rozchodzić się, unosić się w powietrzu
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waft
it was wafted across the square to St. Sophia.

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