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Arcane — Season 1 Episode 4

Words & meanings

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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

after a long time or delay

In scene

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

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

something you put money into to make a profit

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something you put money into to make a profit

This investment will grow over time

the act of putting money into something to earn a profit

This investment will make me money

to make something by putting parts together

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to make something by putting parts together

They built a house

the shape and size of a person's body

He is well-built

to make something by putting parts together

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to make something by putting parts together

They are building a new house

a structure with walls and a roof

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a structure with walls and a roof

This building is very tall

the process of making a structure

The building of the new house is almost finished

to gradually become something over time

They are building on their past success

a particular form of something

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a particular form of something

This is the new version of the book

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

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to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

a long narrow opening in something

In scene

a long narrow opening in something

The earthquake caused deep fissures in the ground

to become visible or noticeable

In scene

to become visible or noticeable

He finally showed up at the party

to appear or arrive at a place

He didn't show up for the meeting

to arrive at a place for an event

He did not show up for the party

to be easily seen or noticed against a background

The stain does not show up on this dark shirt

to make someone feel ashamed in public

She showed him up in front of the team

to make someone look bad by performing better than them

He tried to show up his rival during the match

to be better than someone in a noticeable way

He showed up his rival with a better performance

a way of doing something

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a way of doing something

The bus is a means of transport

to have a particular meaning

This sign means stop

to show or make clear what something is

He means to help you with the project

the money or resources someone has

He lives beyond his means

an object used to hurt or attack someone

In scene

an object used to hurt or attack someone

He has a dangerous weapon

to supply with weapons

They will weaponize the drones

an object used for fighting or attacking

The suspect dropped the weapon

an object used to attack or defend

He was carrying a weapon

to get a prize or victory

In scene

to get a prize or victory

She hopes to win the game

to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get someone's love or affection

He hoped to win her heart

a very big win

The election was a big win for the party

a victory or award in a competition

That was an easy win for them

the usual or normal choice

This is the win choice

to get a victory or prize

You must win in life

to look good on someone

That jacket wins on you

content

They fight to win

to get first place or defeat others

Our team will win today

to get a prize or victory

I want to win the game

to give or offer something to someone

In scene

to give or offer something to someone

She presented him with a gift

to make something happen

This situation presents a problem

happening or existing now

Focus on the present

a thing given to someone

I bought a present for my friend

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

In scene

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

to move forward or improve

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to move forward or improve

Science continues to progress

forward movement or improvement

In scene

forward movement or improvement

She is making progress in her studies

forward movement or development

We are making good progress on this project

a wheel with teeth that fits into a chain

In scene

a wheel with teeth that fits into a chain

The chain fell off the sprocket

a document listing cargo or passengers

In scene

a document listing cargo or passengers

The captain checked the ship's manifest before departing

to become visible or clear

The symptoms manifest themselves slowly

any object or matter

In scene

any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

I don't have anything

someone who lives on the upper levels of a structure

In scene

someone who lives on the upper levels of a structure

He is a topsider in our building

to be required or expected to do something

In scene

to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

In scene

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

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 give up something valuable for a purpose

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to give up something valuable for a purpose

He sacrificed his time for the team

something given up for a greater cause

In scene

something given up for a greater cause

It was a huge sacrifice

to kill a person or animal as an offering to a god or spirit

People used to sacrifice animals

to give up something valuable for a purpose

She sacrificed her career for her family

the measured period in which things happen

In scene

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

more than two but not many

In scene

more than two but not many

I have several books

a human being

In scene

a human being

He is a good person

a human individual

Every person is different

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

to be influenced or decided by something

In scene

to be influenced or decided by something

It depends on the weather

to make something tighter or firmer

In scene

to make something tighter or firmer

Tighten the screw

to give the impression of being

In scene

to give the impression of being

He appears to be tired

to come into view or to be seen

A ghost appeared in the room

to act in a play, film, or show

She will appear in the new movie

to come into view or to be seen

The stars appear at night

to bring bad luck

In scene

to bring bad luck

I do not want to jinx it

a situation where there is very little time to prepare for something

In scene

a situation where there is very little time to prepare for something

They canceled the meeting at short notice

a situation where there is very little time to prepare for something

They cancelled the meeting at short notice

not much time before something happens

He left at short notice

a request or signal to do something immediately

We received a short notice to leave

the part of the day between afternoon and night

In scene

the part of the day between afternoon and night

The evening is cool

at a short distance away

I like the cool evening air

the part of the day between afternoon and night

I read a book in the evening

the part of the day between afternoon and night

The evening is a peaceful time

to say that something is good or acceptable

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to say that something is good or acceptable

I hope they approve of my decision

to officially say something is okay

The boss approved the plan

to shine with a soft, wavering light

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to shine with a soft, wavering light

The stars shimmer in the night sky

the people who work for an organization

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the people who work for an organization

The staff is very helpful

a long piece of wood used for walking or fighting

He used a wooden staff for walking

the people who work for an organization

The hotel staff was very helpful

a young female person

In scene

a young female person

The little girl is playing

a young female person

The little girl is playing in the park

to make a choice or decision about something

In scene

to make a choice or decision about something

I need to decide what to eat

having a high temperature

In scene

having a high temperature

The coffee is hot

very strong or severe

He is hot to start his new job

very popular or successful

That game is very hot right now

sexually attractive

This game is hot

having a high temperature

The coffee is very hot

a person who studies science

In scene

a person who studies science

The scientist analyzed the data carefully

a person who studies science

He is a famous scientist

a sound expressing agreement or acknowledgment

Mm hmm, I agree

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

Mm hmm, I am listening to you

a sound used to show you are listening or asking someone to continue

Mm hmm, go on

a sound people make to show they agree or are listening

Mm hmm I agree with you

systematic investigation to discover facts

In scene

systematic investigation to discover facts

She is doing research on cancer

in the very best position

I have a seat in the front row

in the very best position

She is always in the front row of the industry

the seats closest to the stage or event

We bought tickets for the front row

in the first row, closest to the front

I bought front-row tickets for the concert

a group of people, especially family or friends

In scene

a group of people, especially family or friends

My folks are coming to visit

the people in a family

I am visiting my folks this weekend

relating to the traditional culture of ordinary people

She likes to listen to folk music

a large area where many people live and work

In scene

a large area where many people live and work

The city is very busy today

a poor or dangerous part of a city

In scene

a poor or dangerous part of a city

He lives in a dangerous district

the part of a city that is below the surface

They explored the ancient undercity

used to add a final point or return to a topic

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used to add a final point or return to a topic

Anyhow, I must go now

happening right away

In scene

happening right away

Come here immediately

to have something in your mind as a goal

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to have something in your mind as a goal

I intend to visit London next year

to communicate with someone using words

In scene

to communicate with someone using words

I need to speak with the manager

content

Can I speak with you for a moment

to control or lead a country or group

In scene

to control or lead a country or group

They govern the country

full of hope and good possibilities

In scene

full of hope and good possibilities

The student has a bright future

shining with a lot of light

The sun is very bright today

smart or quick to learn

She is a bright student

not showing good judgment

That was not a bright idea

used to show you are annoyed or upset

In scene

used to show you are annoyed or upset

Ugh, I hate waking up early

to physically attack someone

In scene

to physically attack someone

He tried to assault the guard

something that can be used to help you

In scene

something that can be used to help you

The library is a great resource

information or awareness gained through experience

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information or awareness gained through experience

She has a lot of knowledge about history

without meaning to

In scene

without meaning to

I deleted the file by accident

relating to real life and not theory

In scene

relating to real life and not theory

This plan does not work in the real world

relating to real life and actual situations

He learned it in the real world

a period of seven days

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a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

to look at something carefully

In scene

to look at something carefully

Please check your answers

a piece of paper showing how much money you owe for a service or meal

Could we have the check please

a design of small squares, often on fabric

He wore a check shirt

a written order to a bank to pay money

Can I have the check please

to continue doing something

In scene

to continue doing something

Keep up the good work

to move or progress at the same speed as someone or something else

Try to keep up with the group

to stop someone from sleeping

The loud music kept me up all night

to continue at the same level or rate

You must keep up your grades

to stay at the same level or speed

I cannot keep up with them

the hot, bright flames from burning

In scene

the hot, bright flames from burning

The fire is hot

to make someone leave a job

The boss fired him

to send out bullets from a gun

He fired the gun

to make something begin to burn

He fired the furnace

in an exact way

In scene

in an exact way

The meeting starts at 9:00 precisely

to succeed in doing something

In scene

to succeed in doing something

I want to accomplish my goals

possibly or maybe

In scene

possibly or maybe

Perhaps it will rain today

to make a choice in an election or meeting

In scene

to make a choice in an election or meeting

I will vote tomorrow

a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

He cast his vote for the candidate

a job or occupation over time

In scene

a job or occupation over time

She wants a career in medicine

a job or profession that someone does for a long time

She has a successful career in medicine

the time someone spends in a particular activity or role

The athlete ended her career after ten years

to like someone or something more than another

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to like someone or something more than another

I prefer tea to coffee

to like one thing more than another

I prefer coffee to tea

a group of people who make decisions for a city or organization

In scene

a group of people who make decisions for a city or organization

The student council organized the event

a group of people who make decisions

The city council met yesterday

a group of people who manage a town or city

The city council approved the budget

to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things

In scene

to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things

I will compare these two items

to examine similarities and differences

Compare these two pictures.

to examine similarities and differences

Please compare these two pictures

to look at two or more things to see how they are alike or different

Please compare these two photos

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

In scene

not known or approved by the general public

The band was part of the underground music scene

a group of people born around the same time

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a group of people born around the same time

Every generation is different

the act of producing or making something

This machine is used for the generation of electricity

to give someone the tools or skills needed for a task

In scene

to give someone the tools or skills needed for a task

The course will equip you with new skills

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

to show that something is true

In scene

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

to go away from a place

In scene

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

to feel excited about something that will happen

In scene

to feel excited about something that will happen

I look forward to the holiday

toward the front or future

Look forward when you walk

to feel happy and excited about something that is going to happen

I look forward to our meeting

very unusual or special

In scene

very unusual or special

She has an extraordinary talent for music

a tool that produces a hot flame

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a tool that produces a hot flame

He used a blowtorch to melt the metal

to lift something up or improve it

In scene

to lift something up or improve it

He decided to elevate his style

the late night or overnight work shift

In scene

the late night or overnight work shift

He works the graveyard shift at the hospital

to go to an event or be in a place

In scene

to go to an event or be in a place

I will attend the meeting

to happen at the same time as something else

Fever often attends this illness

to help or look after someone or something

You should attend to your studies

to stay until someone or something arrives

He attended the guests at the door

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