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Anne With An E — Season 2 Episode 6

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CEFR level

a number of similar things grouped together

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a number of similar things grouped together

There is a cluster of stars in the sky

a word said when parting

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a word said when parting

He said goodbye to his friend

extremely small

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extremely small

It is a teeny baby spider

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

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a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

Excuse me, where is the station?

used to ask someone to repeat what they said because you did not hear or understand it

Excuse me could you say that again

a polite way to get someone's attention or say sorry

Excuse me can you help me

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me I did not see you

to remain awake instead of going to sleep

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to remain awake instead of going to sleep

I stayed up late last night

to not fall down

The poster will not stay up on the wall

to go to bed later than usual

I like to stay up on weekends

to not go to bed

We stayed up all night to study

the joint between the hand and arm

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the joint between the hand and arm

He wore a watch on his wrist

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

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a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

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to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

in a short time

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in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

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to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

in a formal or official way

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in a formal or official way

I hereby declare my resignation

someone who is very funny

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someone who is very funny

She is a real hoot

something that is very funny

That comedy show was a real hoot

to make the loud, deep cry of an owl

The owl began to hoot

a region in space with gravity so strong that nothing can escape it

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a region in space with gravity so strong that nothing can escape it

Light cannot escape a black hole

a very unpleasant or depressing situation

The project became a black hole of misery

a person who takes all your time, money, or energy without giving anything back

He is a black hole who drains my energy

a place that is very dangerous or difficult to get out of

His debt turned into a black hole

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

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to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

a public event with music, food, and games

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a public event with music, food, and games

The carnival is in town this week

a traveling outdoor event with rides and games

We went to the carnival yesterday

to make a fire stop burning

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to make a fire stop burning

Blow out the candles on the cake

to break or burst suddenly

The tire blew out on the road

to remove or force someone out

The explosion blew him out of the building

to dry and style hair with a hairdryer and brush

She is getting a blow out today

a large, lively celebration

They threw a blow-out for the anniversary

a phrase used to introduce surprising news

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a phrase used to introduce surprising news

Guess what I got a job

extremely bad or useless

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extremely bad or useless

Your effort was pathetic

deserving pity or contempt

His excuse was pathetic

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

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a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

Pardon me, where is the station?

used to say yes or to show agreement

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used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

to be brave enough to do something

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to be brave enough to do something

He didn't dare to jump

willing to take risks or try new things

She dared to sing on the stage

a risky or bold act done to show courage

I accepted the dare

words used to show you are grateful

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words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

a small glass or stone ball used in games

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a small glass or stone ball used in games

He played with a glass marble

a large round object in space that moves around a star

The Earth is known as the blue marble

the ability to think and behave normally

He has lost his marbles

a hard smooth rock used in building

The floor is made of marble

to tell someone about possible danger

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to tell someone about possible danger

I warned him about the rain

a part played by an actor in a film or play

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a part played by an actor in a film or play

She played a lead role in the movie

the part you play in a situation or performance

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the part you play in a situation or performance

She played an important role in the project

a function or position someone has in a situation

Everyone has a specific role in the project

very good or impressive

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very good or impressive

The view was splendid

a person who is very strange or unusual

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a person who is very strange or unusual

He is considered a bit of a freak

to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

Don't freak out

very strange or not normal

It was a freak accident

to make someone or something die

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to make someone or something die

The hunter killed the deer

to be very funny or popular with an audience

The comedian killed the audience

to want something very much

I am killing for a slice of pizza

to make something stop working or operating

The company killed the project

to stop or end something

We had to kill the project

to make something die

The frost will kill the plants

to make someone die

The soldiers killed the king

a person who kills someone

The police caught the killer

discarded material that can be reused

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discarded material that can be reused

He sells scrap metal

to decide not to continue with a plan or project

They decided to scrap the plan

to have a small fight or argument

The two boys had a scrap

a very small piece of something

There is a scrap of paper on the desk

success or luck

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success or luck

Winning that game required some good luck

a wish for success or happiness

I wish you good luck with your exam

used to wish someone success or good fortune

Good luck on your exam

to suffer from extreme hunger

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to suffer from extreme hunger

Many animals starve in winter

to have a very strong desire for something

She is starving for some recognition

to cause someone to suffer from extreme hunger

We should not starve the pets

to stay in one place until something happens

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to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

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used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

I don't like it. Neither do I

not one or the other

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not one or the other

The box is neither big nor small

not one or the other

Neither book is good

not one of two people or things

Neither of the students is here

to put clothes on someone

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to put clothes on someone

She helped clothe the baby

an item of clothing

He bought a new piece of clothing

to go back to a place or activity

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to go back to a place or activity

I will get back to work soon

to reply or speak to someone again later

I will get back to you soon

the basic qualities or personality of something

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the basic qualities or personality of something

It is his nature to be kind

the physical world and all living things

I love spending time in nature

the physical world and living things

We must protect nature

the plants, animals, and land of the earth

I love spending time in nature

almost not; by a very small amount

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almost not; by a very small amount

I could barely see the road

a small round piece of metal used as money

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a small round piece of metal used as money

He found a copper in his pocket

a reddish-brown metal

This wire is made of copper

an informal word for a police officer

The copper caught the burglar

very strange and not real

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very strange and not real

The book is about a fantastical world

extremely unpleasant

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extremely unpleasant

The movie was awful

very or extremely

He has an awful lot of money

extremely

It was an awful long time

very bad or unpleasant

The weather was awful yesterday

the place where you live

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the place where you live

He is at home

feeling happy and relaxed in a place

I feel at home here

very old

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very old

This building is ancient

from a long time ago

I love ancient history

to permit or allow someone to do something

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to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to tell someone something

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to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

to put on clothing to see if it fits

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to put on clothing to see if it fits

I want to try it on

(informal) to behave in a provocative or deceptive way hoping to get away with something

Don't try it on with me

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits

You should try it on before you buy it

to put on clothing to see if it fits

You should try it on before you buy it

a person who wins a game or contest

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a person who wins a game or contest

The winner gets a prize

a person or thing that is very good or successful

This new idea is a real winner

someone who wins a contest or competition

He was the winner

in an exact manner

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in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

the way something is done

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the way something is done

He spoke in a professional manner

a person or thing that is likely to cause harm

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a person or thing that is likely to cause harm

He is a menace to society

to put someone or something in danger

The storm menaced the village

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

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a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

She is wearing a blue dress

to put clothing on yourself

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to put clothing on yourself

I need to dress for work

to make something look more attractive

We should dress the cake with fresh fruit

to clean and cover an injury

The nurse will dress the wound

to be a member of a group or organization

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to be a member of a group or organization

I am part of the team

an animal or living being

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an animal or living being

The sea is full of strange creatures

an animal or other living thing

The ocean is full of strange creatures

to grow again after being lost

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to grow again after being lost

My hair will grow back

used to add a small comment or warning

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used to add a small comment or warning

The food is expensive Mind you the quality is good

used to add an important point to what you are saying

He is rich, mind you, he is not happy

a place where a ship or person stops during a journey

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a place where a ship or person stops during a journey

The cruise ship has three ports of call on its route

to urge someone to do something

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to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

to take part in a fight

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to take part in a fight

The soldiers battle for the city

to try to defeat someone or something

The soldiers battle for the city

a long and difficult disagreement or fight in a court of law

They fought a long battle in court

to try very hard to deal with a difficult situation

They battle against the storm

knowing something exactly without mistakes

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knowing something exactly without mistakes

He gave a word perfect speech

to make an effort to do something

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to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

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extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

It was a wonderful day

to look at something and notice it

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to look at something and notice it

Behold the beauty of nature

to create a picture in your mind

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to create a picture in your mind

Just imagine a world without war

to form a picture in your mind

Imagine a beautiful beach

to form a mental image of something

Imagine you are on a beach

to think something may not be true

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to think something may not be true

I doubt he will come

a music group

The band is very good

to not believe that something is true

I doubt that

a feeling of not being sure if something is true

I have some doubt about his story

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

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to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

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to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

used to express surprise or emphasis

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used to express surprise or emphasis

My word, it is huge

a serious promise or guarantee

You have my word that I will be there

something that someone says

You should trust my word

to no longer have something

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to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not know where someone or something is

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to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to not understand what someone is saying

You are losing me

to not know where you are

I always lose my keys

to be beaten in a game or competition

We did not want to lose the game

to stop living

She lost her father last year

to not win a game or contest

They will lose the match

to no longer have something

I do not want to lose this chance

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

to be unable to find something

Did you lose your wallet

to stop having something you had before

He lost his job yesterday

to stop having something

I lost my focus

to take part in something

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to take part in something

Please participate in the class discussion

to be involved in an activity

I want to participate in the competition

at any time; in all your life

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at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

used to add force to a statement

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used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at no time

I will not ever go back

to move into a room or building

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to move into a room or building

Please come in

to be sold or found in a particular form

This dress comes in red

to have a part or role in a situation

Where does the expert come in

to finish in a particular position in a competition

She came in second in the race

to arrive or finish in a position

She came in first in the race

to be useful in a situation

This tool will come in handy later

to become involved in a situation

They asked me to come in on the project

rude or disrespectful talk

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rude or disrespectful talk

Do not give me any cheek

the soft side of the buttock

He fell on his right cheek

the soft side of your face

She kissed him on the cheek

to find something or someone pleasing

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to find something or someone pleasing

I admire her courage

to like and think well of someone or something

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to like and think well of someone or something

I admire your courage

to look at something with pleasure and respect

I admire your work

not allowed to be entered or touched

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not allowed to be entered or touched

This area is off limits

not allowed to enter or use

That area is off limits to students

not allowed to be entered or used

This area is off limits to students

a statement that you will definitely do something

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a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

to have an opinion or belief

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to have an opinion or belief

I reckon it will rain tomorrow

to separate into pieces

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to separate into pieces

The old book is falling apart

to lose control of your emotions

She fell apart when she heard the news

to separate into parts

The old toy fell apart

feeling happy or satisfied

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feeling happy or satisfied

I am pleased with the result

to make someone feel happy

I am pleased with the result

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

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used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

to give someone a job

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to give someone a job

They want to hire a new manager

a person who has been given a job

They welcomed the new hire

to give someone a job

We need to hire more staff

to pay money to use something for a time

We decided to hire a car for our holiday

in a position that blocks or annoys someone

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in a position that blocks or annoys someone

The puppy is always underfoot when I am cooking

to take action or responsibility

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to take action or responsibility

Someone needs to step up

to move forward to a higher position or take action

He decided to step up and lead the team

to move closer to someone or something

He stepped up to the line

to increase or improve something

We need to step up our efforts

to go to a place

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to go to a place

Can you get over here quickly

to climb or move over a physical obstacle

He had to get over the wall

to trick someone

He tried to get over on me

to recover from an illness or problem

It took him a week to get over the flu

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