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Better Call Saul — Season 4 Episode 1

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an unexpected and harmful event

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an unexpected and harmful event

It was a car accident

an unexpected event that causes damage or injury

There was a car accident yesterday

something that happens without being planned

It was just an accident

to be in a particular position or state

In scene

to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

a group of people who control an organization

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a group of people who control an organization

The board met yesterday

a flat piece of wood or other material used for a specific purpose

He used a wooden board

to enter a vehicle like a plane

It is time to board the plane

the food provided when you stay somewhere

The price includes room and board

to produce or create something

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to produce or create something

She is making a cake

to cause someone to do something

She is making me clean the room

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

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

having great power or force

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having great power or force

He is a strong man

having a lot of skill or ability

She is a strong candidate for the job

very good or effective at persuading people

She made a strong argument

having a strong flavor or effect

The coffee has a strong taste

to reach a place

In scene

to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to go to someone for help or support

You can come to me for help

to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to enter your thoughts

The idea came to me suddenly

to arrive at a point or situation

We have come to a difficult decision

to arrive at a particular situation

The situation has come to an end

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

to become conscious again after being unconscious

She finally came to after the accident

to lead to a particular result

The total bill came to fifty dollars

to go to a place to see someone

Please come to my house this evening

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

a round shape with no start or end

In scene

a round shape with no start or end

The string forms a loop

a group of people who share information

Please keep me in the loop

to add someone to a group or conversation

Please loop me in on the project

a sequence that repeats continuously

The song is playing on a loop

a performance of music in front of an audience

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a performance of music in front of an audience

I bought tickets for the concert

a live performance of music

I went to a rock concert last night

a live music performance

I am going to a concert tonight

in a coordinated way with others

They worked in concert to save the park

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

happening or appearing soon

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happening or appearing soon

The coming weeks will be busy

to move toward or arrive at a place

The train is coming

to move from a higher place to a lower one

My friend is coming to my house

to seem or appear a certain way

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to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

to turn your eyes toward something

In scene

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

a space or hole that lets you enter or pass through

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a space or hole that lets you enter or pass through

There is a small opening in the wall

the act of beginning something

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the act of beginning something

The opening of the engine takes some effort

the first time a public place or event is available to people

The grand opening of the new park is tomorrow

a position that is available to be filled

There is an opening for a manager at the firm

to start something

The opening of the show was great

the start of something

The opening of the show was great

a chance to do something

This job opening is a great chance for you

easy to understand

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easy to understand

The instructions are understandable

a person who plays the violin

In scene

a person who plays the violin

She is a talented violinist

a particular day of the month or year

In scene

a particular day of the month or year

What is today's date?

a sweet brown fruit from a palm tree

I like eating dates

to go out with someone romantically

They have been dating for two months

up to the present time

We have learned a lot to date

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

In scene

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 genuine or honest way

In scene

in a genuine or honest way

I am truly sorry

in a real or honest way

He is truly sorry for his mistake

extremely

He is truly kind

the number 10 in a sequence

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the number 10 in a sequence

She is the tenth student to arrive

to begin or create something

In scene

to begin or create something

He founded a new company

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The court found that the agreement was invalid

to see or learn where someone or something is

I found my keys

discover | to see or learn where someone or something is

They found the lost dog

involving a situation where life or death is at stake

In scene

involving a situation where life or death is at stake

This is a matter of life and death

relating to situations where life or death is at stake

This is a life and death situation

a fake move to confuse someone

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a fake move to confuse someone

He made a feint to the left

at any time; in all your life

In scene

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at no time

I will not ever go back

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

an expression used when leaving or going to sleep

In scene

an expression used when leaving or going to sleep

Good night, see you tomorrow

a polite expression used when leaving someone in the evening or when going to sleep

I will see you tomorrow good night

words said when parting at night

Good night see you tomorrow

a nice time spent during the evening

I had a good night with my friends

something you get for winning

In scene

something you get for winning

He won a prize

someone or something very good or valuable

That vintage car is a real prize

to think something is very important

I prize our friendship

to become calm or stop worrying

In scene

to become calm or stop worrying

Just take it easy

to treat someone in a mild, not harsh way

Take it easy on him during the argument

an informal way to say goodbye to someone

Take it easy see you tomorrow

to stay calm and not worry

You should take it easy during the weekend

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

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used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

I thought it was easy, but in fact it was hard

involving two male people

In scene

involving two male people

I see two men in the park

someone who owns something

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someone who owns something

He is the owner of the company

a person who owns something

Who is the owner of this car?

to go back in direction or time

In scene

to go back in direction or time

It was too late to turn back

to move in the opposite direction from before

We had to turn back because of the storm

pleasing to the eye or mind

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pleasing to the eye or mind

She has a beautiful voice

very pleasing to look at

She is a beautiful woman

happening fast or without warning

In scene

happening fast or without warning

The rain started suddenly

in an unexpected way

Suddenly, it started to rain

happening quickly or in a short time

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happening quickly or in a short time

She gave a quick answer

able to think or understand things fast

She has a quick mind

the sensitive flesh under the fingernails or toenails

He cut his nail too short and reached the quick

an event where people try to win something

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an event where people try to win something

He won the photography competition

the act of trying to win or be better

There is a lot of competition between the two companies

in an exact manner

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in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

as a replacement for something

In scene

as a replacement for something

I drank tea instead of coffee

used to say that one thing is chosen or happens rather than another

I drank water instead of coffee

in place of

You should study instead of sleeping

to take the place of something

I used butter instead of oil

in place of something else

I drank tea instead of coffee

a piece of clothing that covers your hand

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a piece of clothing that covers your hand

I wear gloves in winter

the process of teaching and learning

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the process of teaching and learning

Education is important for everyone

to continue doing something

In scene

to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

a formal argument or talk about a topic

In scene

a formal argument or talk about a topic

They had a long debate about the new law

to talk about a topic with different opinions

They debated the new laws for hours

a protected area of natural or historical importance

In scene

a protected area of natural or historical importance

We visited Mesa Verde last summer

to make something full

In scene

to make something full

Please fill the glass with water

to become extremely frightened

He was filled with dread

to write information in empty spaces

Please fill out this form

as much food as you want to eat

Eat your fill

to give someone information about something

Please fill me in on the details

to spend time doing something

She fills her days with reading

to make something full by adding things to it

Fill the bottle with water

to take the place of someone in a job or role

Fill the position

tools or machinery for a specific activity

In scene

tools or machinery for a specific activity

I have all the gear for skiing

to adjust something to fit a particular purpose or group

The lesson was geared towards beginners

clothes worn for a particular activity or style

I need cycling gear for the race

a part of a vehicle that controls how much power goes to the wheels

Shift into a lower gear for the hill

to leap over something while moving

In scene

to leap over something while moving

The runner had to hurdle the fence

something that makes progress difficult

We must overcome this hurdle

to make something right

In scene

to make something right

Please correct my mistakes

right or true

Your answer is correct

things carried on a ship, plane, or vehicle

In scene

things carried on a ship, plane, or vehicle

The ship is carrying a heavy cargo

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

the act of taking air or other substances into the lungs

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the act of taking air or other substances into the lungs

Deep inhalation is essential for some treatments

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

In scene

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

to leave a place or building

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to leave a place or building

You should get out of the house

to become known by many people

The news will get out eventually

to let a feeling or emotion come out

You should get out your anger

to take something out of a place

Get the key out of the lock

to leave a place

Please get out of the room

to go away from a place

It is time for us to get out

to take care of a child until they are an adult

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to take care of a child until they are an adult

She raised three children alone

to move something to a higher position

In scene

to move something to a higher position

Please raise your hand

to start talking about a subject

She raised a new point

to gather or bring together an amount of money

They raised money for charity

a colorless gas in the air that people need to breathe

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a colorless gas in the air that people need to breathe

Humans need oxygen to survive

an electronic machine for processing data

In scene

an electronic machine for processing data

I use my computer every day

a machine that processes data and runs programs

This computer runs many programs

an electronic device for processing data

I use a computer for work

across the whole country

In scene

across the whole country

The news was reported nationally

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

the child of your aunt or uncle

In scene

the child of your aunt or uncle

She is my cousin

to move somewhere in a relaxed and confident way

In scene

to move somewhere in a relaxed and confident way

He waltzed through the front door

a person who gives expert advice

In scene

a person who gives expert advice

She is a business consultant

a person who gives professional advice

She is a business consultant

an organization that provides legal services

In scene

an organization that provides legal services

She works at a large law firm

a thing made to be like another

In scene

a thing made to be like another

I made a copy of the document

to receive and understand a radio message

Copy that, loud and clear

to do something the same way as someone else

She tries to copy her sister

written material for printing or publishing

Please proofread the advertising copy

happening or existing now

In scene

happening or existing now

What is your current address

a flow of electric charge

The current flows through the wire

water moving in a direction

The current is very strong here

to do something very well

In scene

to do something very well

She excels in mathematics

to have a similar appearance to

In scene

to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

to speak with someone

In scene

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

not limited or controlled

In scene

not limited or controlled

The possibilities are wide open

not blocked or protected

The safe was left wide open

with no limits or restrictions

The competition is wide open

with no barriers or obstacles

The door was left wide open

a person who fights in a rough, unorganized way

In scene

a person who fights in a rough, unorganized way

He is known as a brawler in the city

to have an idea or opinion

In scene

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

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

an area behind a house, usually with grass

In scene

an area behind a house, usually with grass

The kids are playing in the backyard

not including something or someone

In scene

not including something or someone

You cannot go without a ticket

not having something

In scene

not having something

I cannot see without my glasses

on or to the outside of something

He stood without the door

a boxer in the heaviest weight class

In scene

a boxer in the heaviest weight class

He is the new heavyweight champion

a very important or influential person

She is a heavyweight in the film industry

to see or locate something

In scene

to see or locate something

I found my keys

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

a subject or part of a situation

In scene

a subject or part of a situation

He is an expert in this area

a part of a surface or space

This is a quiet area

a part of a place

This is a play area for children

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

In scene

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

I will pick up my friend from the airport

to get better or become more active

The economy is starting to pick up

to see or become aware of something

I picked up a strange smell in the room

to start again after stopping

We will pick up the lesson tomorrow

the act of going to get something

The package pick-up is at the front desk

the act of starting a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He is very good at the pick-up

to answer a telephone call

Please pick up the phone

to answer the phone when it rings

Please pick up the phone

to go and get someone or something

I will pick up my sister from school

to get knowledge or a skill

She picked up Spanish quickly

to take something in your hand or lift it

Please pick up the pen from the floor

the people who work for an organization

In scene

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

to have clothing on the body

In scene

to have clothing on the body

I wear a watch

clothes that people wear

This shop sells sports wear

the damage that happens to something from normal use

The carpet began to wear

to make someone feel very tired

The hard work began to wear him

to have clothing on the body

I wear a coat in winter

to have clothing on the body

She wears a beautiful dress

to have clothing on the body

He wears a blue shirt

to have clothes or accessories on your body

You should wear a mask

to have clothes on your body

Wear your jacket before leaving

to have clothing on your body

She wears her new shoes

to show a feeling or quality through your appearance or behavior

She wears a happy expression

the main business area of a city

In scene

the main business area of a city

I work downtown

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

a small sign you wear to show who you are

In scene

a small sign you wear to show who you are

He wears a name badge

a small sign you wear to show who you are

He wears a badge at work

a place where students study before college

In scene

a place where students study before college

I go to high school

acting in a childish or silly way

Stop acting so high school about this

a school for students aged 14 to 18

She is a high school student

relating to the level of education for teenagers

She is a high-school student

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