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Arcane — Season 1 Episode 3

Words & meanings

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to die because you cannot breathe underwater

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to die because you cannot breathe underwater

Many people drown every year

to be completely covered or overcome by something

The music drowned out the voices

to cause someone to die by holding them under water

The villain tried to drown the hero

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

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 learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

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 stop for a short time

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to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

to stay or continue for a long time

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to stay or continue for a long time

He lingered after the class

to stay somewhere for a long time

They lingered at the party until midnight

a word that represents a loud, sudden noise

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a word that represents a loud, sudden noise

The balloon went pow

a short loud noise

Pow! The balloon popped

used to tell someone to be quiet

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used to tell someone to be quiet

Shh, be quiet

a sound used to tell someone to be silent

Shh the movie has started

a sound used to tell someone to be quiet

He made a shh sound

an expression of surprise or admiration

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an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

to force someone to leave a place

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to force someone to leave a place

The king decided to exile the prince

to have confidence in someone

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to have confidence in someone

You can trust his advice

belief in the honesty or reliability of someone or something

I have trust in you

to believe someone is honest or reliable

I trust my friend

a single unit of language that has meaning

Trust is a word

to remain close to something without moving away

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to remain close to something without moving away

She hovered near the door

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

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a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

See you tomorrow

under the surface of the earth

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under the surface of the earth

The train runs underground

not known or approved by the general public

The band was part of the underground music scene

to feel pain or distress

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to feel pain or distress

He suffered from a bad headache

to be very strong or extreme

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to be very strong or extreme

He shouted in a fit of rage

strong, wild anger

He was full of rage

something very popular right now

These jeans are all the rage

to show violent anger

He started to rage at the driver

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

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to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

not hard to do or understand

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not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

not hard to do

This math problem is easy

at a time before the present

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at a time before the present

I finished the work earlier today

happening or arriving before the expected time

The plane arrived earlier than expected

happening or coming before a particular time

We arrived earlier than our friends

to offer an idea for consideration

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to offer an idea for consideration

I suggest we go home

to show or imply something

The evidence suggests he is guilty

to deal with a situation or problem

In scene

to deal with a situation or problem

I can handle this problem

a part of an object that you hold to open, move, or use it

Please hold the handle of the door

a name or nickname used for identification

What is your Twitter handle

to give something to someone by hand

Handle the book to your friend

refusing to change your mind or actions

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refusing to change your mind or actions

He is very stubborn

not willing to change your opinion or attitude

He is too stubborn to admit he is wrong

the outside or top part of something

In scene

the outside or top part of something

The surface of the table is smooth

to come up or become known

The truth finally surfaced

to bring something to the top of a liquid

They surfaced the sunken boat

the top or outside layer of something

The surface of the table is smooth

to pay attention to sound

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to pay attention to sound

I listen to music

to give attention to a sound or person speaking

I like to listen to music

to give attention to a sound or someone speaking

Please listen to my advice

to hear and focus on something

Listen to the teacher

a long time with a special character

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a long time with a special character

This was a new era for the company

a long and distinct period of history

The invention of electricity started a new era

to show that you can deal with a difficult situation

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to show that you can deal with a difficult situation

She rose to the challenge

to get a more important job or role

She will rise to a manager position

to cause something to happen

This policy will rise to many changes

to say that something is not true

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to say that something is not true

She denied the rumors about her

to say no to someone who asks for something

The manager denied my request for time off

to say that something is not true

He tried to deny the facts

to say that something is not true

She denies any involvement in the accident

a room used for sleeping

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a room used for sleeping

My bedroom is small

a room used for sleeping

I clean my bedroom every day

to move from one place to another

In scene

to move from one place to another

I go to school every day

to be in a particular position

The book goes on the shelf

to move from one state to another

The milk went bad

to be connected or relevant to something

This tie goes with the shirt

causing laughter or amusement

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causing laughter or amusement

He is a funny man

odd or unusual

That is a funny smell

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

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

to cause someone great emotional pain

His words killed me

to choose not to take part in an activity

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to choose not to take part in an activity

I think I will sit this one out

to choose not to take part in an activity

I am tired so I will sit this one out

needed or essential

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needed or essential

Sleep is necessary for health

something that must be done or is required

It is necessary to drink water every day

a strong wish to achieve something

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a strong wish to achieve something

He has a strong ambition to win

a narrow road or part of a road

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a narrow road or part of a road

The car changed lanes

a fixed path or route for ships or aircraft

The ship stayed in its lane

a set of ideas meant to explain something

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a set of ideas meant to explain something

The theory of relativity is complex

an idea or explanation for something

I have a theory about why she left

ideas that explain how something works

This theory explains how the engine works

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

a narrow road or part of a road

In scene

a narrow road or part of a road

The car changed lanes

to come together as one

In scene

to come together as one

The two companies decided to unite

to join together for a common purpose

The team decided to unite for the project

to bring together

They want to unite the two groups

to beat someone in a contest or fight

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to beat someone in a contest or fight

Our team defeated them

to be beaten by someone in a contest or fight

The team was defeated in the game

failing to win a game or contest

He accepted his defeat

to make something no longer useful or effective

This error defeats the purpose of the experiment

a thread-like part of the body that carries feelings and messages

In scene

a thread-like part of the body that carries feelings and messages

He damaged a nerve in his leg

a feeling of worry or nervousness

She felt a lot of nerve before the performance

the ability to do something difficult or frightening

I don't have the nerve to do it

the ability to stay calm and not get angry

He kept his nerve during the crisis

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

They left the house early

to let something stay in place

In scene

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

a substance that can cause illness or death

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a substance that can cause illness or death

The snake has a powerful toxin

a harmful substance produced by living things

Some snakes produce a powerful toxin

to show that something is true

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to show that something is true

I can prove it

to show that something is true

He proved his theory

to show that something is true

They proved the truth

as much as is needed

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as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

This is enough for me

a person who helps another

In scene

a person who helps another

She is my assistant

a group of people related by blood or marriage

In scene

a group of people related by blood or marriage

I love my family

a set of directions for making food

Please follow the family for this dish

one part of a television or radio series

I watched the first family of the show

to bring back a memory of something

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to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

a type of medicine that calms the brain

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a type of medicine that calms the brain

He was prescribed a benzo for his nerves

a gradual increase or collection of something

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a gradual increase or collection of something

There is a buildup of dust under the bed

a gradual growth or development

There was a buildup of pressure

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

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used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

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

an empty space in something solid

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an empty space in something solid

There is a hole in the wall

a situation where you owe money

He is in a deep financial hole

a feeling of sadness or loss when something is missing

He felt a hole in his heart after she left

a jail or place where people are kept as punishment

They threw him in the hole

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

In scene

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

Please sign the contract here

to move fast or do something quickly

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to move fast or do something quickly

Please hurry up

the act of moving or doing something quickly

I am in a hurry

to move or act with speed

Don't hurry the work

to go back to a place or person

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to go back to a place or person

When will you come back?

to become fashionable or successful again after a period of time

Vintage clothes are coming back

a person who gives advice or guidance

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a person who gives advice or guidance

The councilor gave us good advice

a deep effect or strong feeling that continues

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a deep effect or strong feeling that continues

The story had a strong resonance

to make something less strong or active

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to make something less strong or active

The new rule dampened the excitement

the state of being equal

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the state of being equal

We believe in equality for everyone

thin sheets used for writing or printing

In scene

thin sheets used for writing or printing

I need a piece of paper

to put a layer of material over a surface

They decided to paper the bedroom

a piece of writing for school or publication

She wrote a paper about history

forward movement or improvement

In scene

forward movement or improvement

She is making progress in her studies

to move forward or improve

Science continues to progress

forward movement or development

We are making good progress on this project

to breathe in smoke from cigarettes or similar products

In scene

to breathe in smoke from cigarettes or similar products

He stopped to smoke for a few minutes

the grey or black gas that comes from something burning

There is a lot of smoke in the room

to kill someone (slang)

The gangster planned to smoke his rival

to preserve meat or fish using smoke

They smoke the fish

to put different things together

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to put different things together

Mix the flour and eggs

a combination of different ingredients

This cake mix is easy to use

a group of different songs or things together

I like this mix of songs

to not come closer

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to not come closer

Please stay back

to continue to be in a place

Please stay back while the others leave

to not move forward or to stay in a place

Please stay back from the edge

to not move forward or leave

You should stay back until I call you

to go away from a place or situation

In scene

to go away from a place or situation

He decided to walk away

to leave a place or situation

He walked away from the house

to depart from a place or abandon a situation, often to avoid difficulty or unpleasantness

It is better to walk away from an argument

from inside to outside

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from inside to outside

Take out the trash

not inside a building or room

In scene

not inside a building or room

Let's go out

in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to tell someone something

In scene

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

not polite or refined

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not polite or refined

He made a crude joke

not processed or polished

Crude oil is used to make plastic

the number of times something happens in a period of time

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the number of times something happens in a period of time

The frequency of these meetings is high

a range of radio waves used for communication

Tune your radio to this frequency

how often something happens

The frequency of the rains increased

the chance of something bad happening

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the chance of something bad happening

Smoking is a health risk

to put something in danger

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to put something in danger

Don't risk your life

a strategy game where players try to conquer territories

We played Risk last night

to expose to possible harm or loss

He did not want to risk his life

to seem or have the appearance of something

In scene

to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

to arrive somewhere in order to get someone or something

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to arrive somewhere in order to get someone or something

I came for my son at school

to move toward someone or something

The dog is coming for the ball

to criticize or confront someone in an aggressive way

Why did he come for you

to approach someone with the intent to deal with them

She came for him after his rude comment

to arrive at a place to see someone or something

She will come for a visit tomorrow

the measured period in which things happen

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the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

a particular kind of life or experience

We had a great time

a point when something happens

At that time I was tired

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

the measured period in which things happen

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the measured period in which things happen

I have waited for a long time

existing for a long period

I have lived here for a long time

lasting for a long period of time

This is a long time project

a long duration of time

I have not seen you for a long time

having been in a particular position, state, or relationship for a long period

She is a long-time member of this club

a new business activity or project

In scene

a new business activity or project

This new venture is very risky

a new business activity or project

They started a new business venture

to do something risky or dangerous

He ventured into the cave

to say something that might be risky or new

I venture to suggest a new idea

to slowly become less visible or strong

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to slowly become less visible or strong

The music slowly faded away

to slowly become less strong or visible

The sound began to fade away

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

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