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to stop resisting something — such as surrendering to someone else's decision or accepting a military defeat
- Brittles capitulated on these terms; and the party being somewhat re-assured by the discovery (made on throwing open the shutters) that it was now broad day, took their way upstairs; with the dogs in front.Chapter 28 — Looks after Oliver, and Proceeds with His Adventures (81% in)
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