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highland [ˈhaılənd] ADJ N

highlander [ˈhaıləndə] N

highwayman <highwaymen [ˈhaıweımən] > [ˈhaıweımən] N

high-strung ADJ

high-strung → highly strung

See also highly strung

highly strung ADJ (亦作 high-strung)

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From around 1899, newspapers began to publish records of shogi matches, and high-ranking players formed alliances with the aim of having their games published.
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For a theologian to speak with such a high-ranking church official on matters of interpretation was regarded by other theologians as unprecedented at the time.
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She was the daughter of a high-ranking military official.
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I am certain that high-ranking officers knew it.
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Being a commoner in such a high-ranking position, he caused jealousy among the nobles.
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During this exposition, high-ranking naval officers agreed that this site was ideal for a naval activity.
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It was also borne by other high-ranking members of the dynasty.
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During the final years of the war, he served in other high-ranking positions.
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He came from an already distinguished family, which since the 11th century had provided several high-ranking officials.
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When the dawn bell rings the time, the soup is delivered to a house of "jaesang" (high-ranking officials).
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