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Arcane — Season 1 Episode 5

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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

very unpleasant or unlucky

In scene

very unpleasant or unlucky

I had a rotten day today

spoiled or of poor quality

The apple is rotten

to give money for something

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to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

to give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

given money for work done

This is a paid position

money given for work done

He received his pay yesterday

to give attention to someone or something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

money given for work

I receive my pay every month

to get money for work done

This job pays well

money received for work

My pay is deposited monthly

to give someone the money you owe them

I need to pay my credit card debt

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to experience a bad result for something you did

You will pay for what you did

to go to see someone or a place

We will pay a visit to the museum

to get possession of something

I will pay for the book

the first part of something

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the first part of something

The beginning of the movie was great

the first part of something

The beginning of the movie was slow

to take something away from a person or place

In scene

to take something away from a person or place

I took a book from the shelf

containing a lot of something

In scene

containing a lot of something

The room is full of people

a group with similar qualities

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a group with similar qualities

This is some kind of plant

to try to achieve something

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to try to achieve something

You should shoot for a higher score on the test

to try to achieve something

She is shooting for a high score

to proceed with something

In scene

to proceed with something

I need to get on with my work

to have a friendly or pleasant relationship with someone

I get on with my colleagues

to like someone and enjoy a friendly connection

I get on with my colleagues

not able to cause harm or danger

In scene

not able to cause harm or danger

The spider is harmless

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

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 form a picture in your mind

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to form a picture in your mind

I am imagining a forest

a picture or idea in your mind

She is imagining a happy ending

someone who stays alive after a dangerous event

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someone who stays alive after a dangerous event

He is a survivor of the crash

a popular reality TV competition program

I love watching Survivor

having a lot of skill or ability

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having a lot of skill or ability

She is a strong candidate for the job

having great power or force

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having great power or force

He is a strong man

very good or effective at persuading people

She made a strong argument

having a strong flavor or effect

The coffee has a strong taste

happening now and not finished

In scene

happening now and not finished

The investigation is ongoing

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

happy and bright

In scene

happy and bright

She has a sunny personality

full of light from the sun

It is a sunny day

full of light from the sun

It is a very sunny day today

not dangerous or risky

In scene

not dangerous or risky

You are safe here

to be very sure about something

It is a safe bet

able to be trusted to do a job well

She is a safe choice for the job

a locked metal box used to store valuable items

The documents are in the safe

something that you do not tell other people

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something that you do not tell other people

I have a secret to tell you

not known by others

I have a secret plan

happening on the same day

In scene

happening on the same day

You can receive your order on the same day

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 mental image of something

In scene

to form a mental image of something

Imagine you are on a beach

to form a picture in your mind

Imagine a beautiful beach

in an exact manner

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in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

happening at the end

In scene

happening at the end

This is the final chapter

a test at the end of a course

I have a final tomorrow

not able to be changed

This is my final decision

the last game in a competition to decide the winner

Our team reached the final

a pain in the head

In scene

a pain in the head

I have a bad headache

a person or thing that causes trouble or worry

Organizing this event is a real headache

to a previous place or position

In scene

to a previous place or position

Please come back

the part that is behind or at the back of something

My back hurts

to reply to someone's message

I will write back soon

to support someone or something

I will back you up

to cause repeated distress or worry

In scene

to cause repeated distress or worry

The memory of the accident haunts him

a place someone often visits for fun or socializing

This cafe is a popular haunt for local students

to appear in a place as a ghost

Ghosts haunt this old house

to go to a place frequently

He likes to haunt this local cafe

a person you know who can help you

In scene

a person you know who can help you

He used his connection to get the job

a relationship between two things

There is a connection between the two events

to move forward or improve

In scene

to move forward or improve

Science continues to progress

forward movement or improvement

She is making progress in her studies

forward movement or development

We are making good progress on this project

the reason for which something is done

In scene

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

someone who has done something wrong or illegal

In scene

someone who has done something wrong or illegal

The police finally caught the culprit

a large amount of money or valuable things

In scene

a large amount of money or valuable things

Wealth does not always bring happiness

a large amount of something

The internet provides a wealth of information

an object or sign that represents something else

In scene

an object or sign that represents something else

The dove is a symbol of peace

a thing that represents or stands for something else

The dove is a symbol of peace

a long narrow opening in something

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a long narrow opening in something

A deep fissure appeared in the ground after the earthquake

a person who uses magic

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a person who uses magic

The powerful mage cast a spell

having the skill or opportunity to do something

In scene

having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

to be about or relate to something

In scene

to be about or relate to something

This problem concerns all of us

a large business organization

It is a large manufacturing concern

something that is your job or duty to deal with

That is none of your concern

something that makes you feel anxious

My main concern is the weather

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

to take something quickly or by force

In scene

to take something quickly or by force

The police seized the drugs

to take something quickly and firmly

Seize the day

to take hold of something quickly and firmly

He seized the bag

having no mistakes or defects

In scene

having no mistakes or defects

This diamond is perfect

a reason you give to explain a mistake

That is just a perfect for being late

to make something have no mistakes or defects

She wants to perfect her skills

a score or mark given for school work

She got a perfect on her history exam

a favorable time or situation

In scene

a favorable time or situation

This is a great opportunity

good situations that make it possible to do something

This job is a great opportunity

to comprehend or grasp meaning

In scene

to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

a written or spoken account of facts or events

In scene

a written or spoken account of facts or events

The police have a record of the accident

the best or highest level ever done

He broke the world record

a flat disc that stores music or sound

I listen to music on an old record

to store sound, video, or information for later use

Please record the meeting

a personal liking for something

In scene

a personal liking for something

We have the same taste in music

a short experience of something

She wanted a taste of success

the sensation you experience when eating or drinking

This cake has a sweet taste

to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

Please taste the soup

an action that is against the law

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an action that is against the law

Stealing is a crime

the act of betraying your country

He was punished for the crime of betraying his country

an act that is against the law

Stealing is a serious crime

to have something in your mind as a goal

In scene

to have something in your mind as a goal

I intend to visit London next year

to need to pay or give something to someone

In scene

to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you ten dollars

caused by or happening because of something

He owes his success to hard work

to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you five dollars

to think that something will happen

In scene

to think that something will happen

I expect a call today

to be pregnant with a baby

She is expecting a baby

to be required or expected to do something

You are expected to come

content

I expect a reply soon

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to anticipate receiving or experiencing something, often something unpleasant

You are looking for trouble

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to search for something or someone that is missing

I am looking for my keys

to try to find or get something

I am looking for my keys

the act of taking part in something

In scene

the act of taking part in something

Her involvement in the project was crucial

a very old story from the past

In scene

a very old story from the past

The legend of King Arthur is famous

a very famous person known for great achievements

He is a football legend

a very old story that may not be true

It is only a local legend

secret or not understood by most people

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secret or not understood by most people

He is interested in arcane knowledge

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In scene

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In fact, it is very cold

something that is true or real

It is a fact that the earth is round

something that is true

It is a fact that the earth is round

something known to be true

This is a known fact

used to emphasize that something is true

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used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

despite what was expected

In scene

despite what was expected

It was raining but we went to the park all the same

having no difference from each other

These two pens are all the same

not making any difference to someone

It is all the same to me

used to introduce two possibilities

In scene

used to introduce two possibilities

I don't know whether he will come

used to introduce two possibilities

I do not know whether he is coming

a heavy tool for hitting

In scene

a heavy tool for hitting

I need a hammer to fix this

to beat someone easily in a competition

They hammered the other team

very intoxicated from alcohol

He was absolutely hammered last night

to hit something hard with a tool or object

He hammered the nail into the wall

full of danger or risk

In scene

full of danger or risk

It is a risky decision

goods sent from one place to another

In scene

goods sent from one place to another

The shipment arrived yesterday

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

one only, each separate

In scene

one only, each separate

I need a single sheet of paper

a piece of paper money

He paid with a single

a short music recording released to promote an album

They released a new single yesterday

only one, no more than one

I have a single dollar left

a hit in baseball that lets the batter reach second base

The player hit a single

not married or in a romantic relationship

He is currently single

with the inner part turned to the outside

In scene

with the inner part turned to the outside

You are wearing your shirt inside out

with the inner part on the outside

Your shirt is inside out

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

taken without permission

In scene

taken without permission

The police found the stolen car

items that have been taken illegally

The police found the stolen items

taken without permission

My bike was stolen

to be the best in a competition

In scene

to be the best in a competition

Winning is not everything

money won from gambling or a competition

He spent his winnings on a new car

to be the best or first in a competition

Our team is winning the game

the act of being first or best

Winning brings great joy to the team

a formal address given to an audience

In scene

a formal address given to an audience

The politician gave a short speech

the act of speaking

Speech is a basic human ability

a formal address given to an audience

He gave a great speech

one of the twelve parts of a year

In scene

one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

a complete failure or disaster

In scene

a complete failure or disaster

The party was a complete fiasco

to give back a job or position

In scene

to give back a job or position

The company decided to reinstate him

someone thought to be guilty of a crime

In scene

someone thought to be guilty of a crime

The police caught the suspect

to think someone is guilty or something is wrong

The police suspect him of the crime

seeming likely to be bad or dishonest

That behavior looks very suspect

someone thought to be involved in a crime

The police questioned the suspect

to speak angrily to someone

In scene

to speak angrily to someone

The boss really gave it to him for being late

to pass something to someone

Please give it to him

to punish someone severely

They gave it to the cheaters

to hand something to someone

Please give it to her

to pass something to someone

Give it to the teacher

to speak angrily to someone for doing something wrong

My boss will give it to me

to say something to someone directly

Just give it to me straight

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

a person who lacks good sense

In scene

a person who lacks good sense

Don't be such a fool

to deceive someone

Don't try to fool me

a person who lacks good judgment

He is a complete fool

to deceive someone

You can't fool me

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

In scene

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

It is simply a matter of time

in a simple or straightforward manner

She explained it simply

used to emphasize a statement

It is simply amazing

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

I simply wanted to help

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

to win against someone or something

In scene

to win against someone or something

They beat the champion

a person's regular job or route

The officer walked his beat every evening

to get to a place earlier than someone else

I will try to beat you to the station

to be more desirable or preferable than something else

Nothing beats a cold drink on a hot day

very tired

I am completely beat after work

to strike someone or something repeatedly

Beat the eggs before cooking

to go away from a place

Let us beat it before it starts raining

a regular repeated sound or movement

I like the beat of this song

feeling very tired or exhausted

I am beat after working all day

sexually attractive

In scene

sexually attractive

This game is hot

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

having a high temperature

The coffee is very hot

belonging to or shared by two or more people

In scene

belonging to or shared by two or more people

We have a common goal

a language used by many people

English is a common language

polite behavior and good manners

It is common courtesy to say please

happening often or found in many places

This is a common mistake

a line of people waiting for something

In scene

a line of people waiting for something

People are standing in line at the bank

to match or be the same as something

His actions are in line with his words

behaving in a way that follows rules or authority

The student is finally in line

behaving in a way that follows rules or instructions

The teacher kept the students in line

very good or beautiful

In scene

very good or beautiful

The view is magnificent

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