See ert in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"To be eager; hurry."
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"(intransitive) To be eager; hurry."
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"To make as if to strike; argue (with)."
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"(transitive) To make as if to strike; argue (with)."
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"To strive after; try to obtain."
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"(transitive) To strive after; try to obtain."
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"To strive onward and upward."
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"(intransitive) To strive onward and upward."
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"To incite; urge on; encourage."
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"(transitive) To incite; urge on; encourage."
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"(transitive) To irritate; provoke."
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"To be eager; hurry."
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"(intransitive) To be eager; hurry."
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"(transitive) To make as if to strike; argue (with)."
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"(transitive) To strive after; try to obtain."
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"To strive onward and upward."
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"(intransitive) To strive onward and upward."
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