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to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone: commencer à apprendre
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Justinus’s candidacy to the throne was endorsed by few.
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to stop something from happening or someone from doing something: commencer à apprendre
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Justinus’s candidacy to the throne was thwarted.
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famous, well respected, and admired: commencer à apprendre
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Justinus’s reign is believed to have been illustrious
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the state of being easily seen or well known: commencer à apprendre
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Justinian’s father rose to prominence prior to his son's elevation.
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the ability to speak easily and confidently in a way that makes people want to listen to you and believe you: commencer à apprendre
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She's got the gift of gab - she should work in sales and marketing. Justinian’s marriage to Theodora was the gift of the gab
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a surprising or unexpected event: commencer à apprendre
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Well, that's a turn-up for the books - I never thought he'd get the job. Justinian’s marriage to Theodora was a turn-up for the books
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to be the result of chance and something that you have no control over: commencer à apprendre
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You can't choose who you play against - it's just the luck of the draw.
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wishing to fight or argue: commencer à apprendre
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She was so belligerent that I gave up trying to explain. Watch out! Lee's in a belligerent mood.
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not thinking or worrying about other people or their feelings: commencer à apprendre
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Justinian was inconsiderate
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used to describe someone who shows, especially by what they say, that they understand and care about someone else's suffering: commencer à apprendre
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He suffers from back trouble too, so he was very sympathetic about my problem.
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showing that you understand how good something is, or are grateful for something: commencer à apprendre
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I'm very appreciative of all the support you've given me.
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to consider something in relation to another thing and compare their different qualities or effects: commencer à apprendre
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You have to set the advantages of the plan against the disadvantages. Louis has nothing to set against Justinian's great legal work
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commencer à apprendre
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How do you explain Theodora’s open-handedness with some people?
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