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To thwart someone's ambitions
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“His only fear now was that the Mounted Police would take the wind out of his sails by a rapid move from the Transvaal, and capture the king should he attempt to escape towards the north.”
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To disturb the composure of
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To cause amazement
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To cause to feel disheartened or disillusioned
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To injure a person's dignity and self-respect
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