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Beauty in Black — Season 2 Episode 16

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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 make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

a person who is addicted to crack cocaine

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a person who is addicted to crack cocaine

He acts like a crackhead

a period of sixty seconds

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a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

to take air or something into your lungs

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to take air or something into your lungs

Inhale deeply through your nose

to cause trouble or worry

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to cause trouble or worry

Please don't bother me

to make an effort to do something

Don't bother to call him

a problem or difficulty

It is a lot of bother to move these boxes

a single human being

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a single human being

Every individual has rights

content

Every individual has rights

a single person or thing

Each part is individual

a single person or thing

Every individual needs space

to watch or monitor someone carefully

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to watch or monitor someone carefully

Can you keep an eye on my bag?

to watch or monitor something or someone

Please keep an eye on my bag while I am away

to watch something carefully to check its condition

We should keep an eye on the weather forecast

to start to be in a particular state

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to start to be in a particular state

It is getting cold

to receive or obtain something

In scene

to receive or obtain something

I got a letter today

to reach a place

When did you get home?

to learn or discover something

In scene

to learn or discover something

I will find out the answer

to discover that someone has done something wrong or dishonest

I hope he does not find out

to discover or get facts about something

I want to find out the truth

to make a low sound because of pain or annoyance

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to make a low sound because of pain or annoyance

He groaned when he stood up

a low sound made when in pain or unhappy

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a low sound made when in pain or unhappy

He let out a low groan

stupid or untrue talk

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stupid or untrue talk

That is total bullshit

to say something that is not true

Stop bullshitting me and tell the truth

to chat in a relaxed, informal way

We were just bullshitting in the kitchen

a serious situation needing immediate action

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a serious situation needing immediate action

This is an emergency

the part of a hospital for urgent medical care

He is in the emergency

a serious, unexpected situation requiring immediate action

I have a family emergency

to breathe with a wet sound through the nose

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to breathe with a wet sound through the nose

The boy kept sniffing because of his cold

a short, audible breath through the nose

I heard a sniffle in the quiet room

a reason or purpose

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a reason or purpose

I did it for her sake

a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice

I ordered a glass of sake

a reason or purpose

I did it for the sake of peace

not right or not working properly

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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 statement saying you are sorry

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a statement saying you are sorry

Please accept my apology

an expression of regret for a mistake

I owe you an apology

words that say you are sorry

She accepted his apology

not anything

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not anything

I have nothing

to find something for the first time

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to find something for the first time

They discovered a new planet

content

Scientists discovered a new planet

to cause someone to do something

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to cause someone to do something

She is making me clean the room

to produce or create something

She is making a cake

to get money from a job or activity

She is making a lot of money

a characteristic or feature that contributes to something

He has the making of a champion

in a quick and sudden way

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in a quick and sudden way

The temperature dropped sharply

to begin or continue something

In scene

to begin or continue something

Please go ahead

official approval to start an activity

We got the go ahead to start

liked more than others

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liked more than others

Blue is my favorite color

to mark as preferred

This is my favorite song

to say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

an informal way to say yes

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an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

used to show you agree

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used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

to understand or notice something

In scene

to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

an amount of money that you owe

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an amount of money that you owe

I have a large debt

a feeling of being very grateful to someone

I owe you a debt of gratitude for your help

a very short period of time

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a very short period of time

Wait a moment

the present time or period

I am busy at the moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment please

a very brief period

It only took a moment

a very offensive word used to insult someone, often implying they are promiscuous

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a very offensive word used to insult someone, often implying they are promiscuous

He insulted her by calling her a whore.

a person who has sex for money; often used as an insult

She called her a whore

to have your home in a place

I live in New York

the money you need to pay for your life

He works hard to make a living

to go through something

She is livin her best life

to say something that is not true

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to say something that is not true

He is lying to his parents

to spend time doing nothing useful

Stop lying around all day

to be in a flat position on a surface

He is lying on the sofa

to be in a horizontal position on a surface

He is lying on the bed

at a time before the present

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at a time before the present

I finished the work earlier today

happening or coming before a particular time

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happening or coming before a particular time

We arrived earlier than our friends

happening or arriving before the expected time

The plane arrived earlier than expected

to risk money on a game or race

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to risk money on a game or race

He bet on the red car

to think something is likely true

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to think something is likely true

I bet he will arrive late

to be very sure about something

I bet he is late

the most suitable or helpful option

Taking the train is your best bet

to confirm that a message has been received and understood

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to confirm that a message has been received and understood

I am on my way copy that

to receive and understand a radio message

Copy that I am on my way

making you feel that something bad will happen

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making you feel that something bad will happen

There were ominous dark clouds in the sky

to hand something to someone

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to hand something to someone

Please give it to her

to speak angrily to someone

The boss really gave it to him for being late

to punish someone severely

They gave it to the cheaters

to say something to someone directly

Just give it to me straight

a place where students study after high school

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a place where students study after high school

She is studying at college

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

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

to make something happen

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to make something happen

This situation presents a problem

happening or existing now

Focus on the present

to give or offer something to someone

She presented him with a gift

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 end someone's employment

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to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

relating to China

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relating to China

He is Chinese

the style of cooking from China

I love Chinese food

the language spoken in China

I am learning to speak Chinese

a small sac or cavity in the body where a hair grows

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a small sac or cavity in the body where a hair grows

The shampoo cleans deep into the hair follicle

having a positive or desirable quality

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having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

a stupid or annoying person

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a stupid or annoying person

Stop being so stupid

not sensible or intelligent

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not sensible or intelligent

That was a stupid mistake

to feel excited for something to happen

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to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

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to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to stay until later

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to stay until later

Please wait for me

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

an expression of surprise or amazement

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an expression of surprise or amazement

Whoa, look at that!

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

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

He asked for leave to visit his family

to make a low sound of pain or pleasure

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to make a low sound of pain or pleasure

He started moaning in his sleep

to express dissatisfaction or unhappiness

He is always moaning about the cold

to strike something, like a door

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to strike something, like a door

Knock on the door

to say unkind things about someone or something

Her performance knocked them out

to cause a woman to become pregnant

He knocked her up

to lower the amount or value of something

They knocked ten dollars off

to strike something with force

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to strike something with force

I heard a loud bang

the hair cut straight across the forehead

She has bangs

to have sexual intercourse with someone

They banged

a place where someone lives, often used informally

This is my bang

to strike something hard

He banged his head on the door

a sudden loud sound

I heard a loud bang outside

to make someone angry (vulgar)

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to make someone angry (vulgar)

Stop pissing me off

to send out liquid waste from the body (vulgar)

He needs to piss

to use something carelessly or foolishly (vulgar)

He pissed away his entire salary on gambling

used to show ability or possibility

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used to show ability or possibility

I could have helped you

a person who owns shares in a company

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a person who owns shares in a company

He is a majority shareholder

a person who owns shares in a company

The shareholder attended the meeting

an official piece of writing on a sheet

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an official piece of writing on a sheet

He forgot his travel papers at home

a daily publication of news

I read the papers every morning

a piece of writing for school or publication

I have to write two papers this week

thin sheets used for writing or printing

I need some papers to write on

the state of being well or ill

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the state of being well or ill

Exercise is good for your health

the state of being free from illness or injury

Eating vegetables is good for your health

the condition of a person's body or mind

Her health is improving

in a direct line or manner

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in a direct line or manner

He walked directly to the door

to have an effect on someone or something

The war directly affected the economy

in a short time from now

I will see you directly

coins or paper notes used to buy things

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coins or paper notes used to buy things

I have some money

to become less angry or excited

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to become less angry or excited

Please calm down

to become less upset or excited

You need to calm down

to make calm or relaxed

He tried to calm down his angry friend

a sound expressing pain or effort

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a sound expressing pain or effort

Oof, that hurt

happening most of the time

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happening most of the time

It is usual to see rain

happening most of the time

It was just a normal day

the thing someone normally chooses or does

I will order my usual

something that is normal or regularly happens

I'll have my usual coffee

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

to no longer have something

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to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

to move to a lower position or level

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to move to a lower position or level

The elevator is going down

to become less in amount or size

The prices went down

to be sent to prison

The thief will go down for five years

to take place or occur

Tell me what went down last night

the fact of not achieving what you wanted

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the fact of not achieving what you wanted

He learned from his failure

the fact of a machine or device not working properly

The engine failure stopped the car

a problem taken to a court of law

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a problem taken to a court of law

He filed a lawsuit against the company

a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something

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a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something

This book is very interesting

making someone want to know or learn more

The book is very interesting

causing curiosity or attention

This is an interesting story

at a short distance away

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at a short distance away

My house is near the park

very close to happening

It is near lunchtime

to come close to something

The runner nears the finish line

not far away

The park is near my house

to breathe with a wet sound through the nose

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to breathe with a wet sound through the nose

He is sniffling because of his cold

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

to say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

to ask for something, especially by phone

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to ask for something, especially by phone

I will call for a taxi

to say that something will happen

The forecast calls for rain

to need something

This situation calls for patience

in a direct and complete way

He straight up lied to me

in a direct and honest way

Tell me straight up what you think

served without ice

I like my whiskey straight up

in a direct and truthful way

He told me straight up that he was leaving

completely honest or direct

He was straight-up with me about the problem

not open

In scene

not open

Please close the door

paying a lot of attention to details

Please pay close attention to the details

at a short distance away

My house is close to the park

to surround and catch someone

The police close on the suspect

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

an insulting term for a mean, arrogant person

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an insulting term for a mean, arrogant person

Stop acting like a bitch-ass around your friends

the process of taking air into and out of your lungs

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the process of taking air into and out of your lungs

It is hard to breathe in this room

to be completely focused on or full of something

He breathes fashion

to give new life or energy to something

We need to breathe life into the project

a line or route along which something moves

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a line or route along which something moves

The train is on the track

a written note of information you keep to remember it

I keep a track of my expenses

a piece of recorded music on an album

This is my favorite track on the album

a sport where people run races on a track

She runs track at school

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

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used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

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

to find an answer to a problem or understand something

In scene

to find an answer to a problem or understand something

I need to figure out this puzzle

to find the answer to a problem or to understand how something works

I will figure out how to fix this

to understand something after thinking

I can't figure out how this works

to think or believe something is likely

I figured out it would rain

the energy used to try hard

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the energy used to try hard

It takes a lot of effort to learn a language

physical or mental energy used to do something

It takes effort to learn a new language

a regular repeated sound or movement

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a regular repeated sound or movement

I like the beat of this song

a person's regular job or route

The officer walked his beat every evening

to win against someone or something

They beat the champion

very tired

I am completely beat after work

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