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Black Mirror — Season 3 Episode 6

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to say words to someone

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to say words to someone

I can speak English

at this very moment

I am speaking right now

to communicate using words in a particular language

Do you speak Spanish

to say words to someone

Please speak slowly

to say words to someone

He speaks to the crowd

a place or fixture for bathing

In scene

a place or fixture for bathing

The bath is large

the act of washing your body in a tub of water

In scene

the act of washing your body in a tub of water

I take a bath every day

a container for holding water for birds to bathe in

The birds played in the bath all day

to clean with water

Please bath the baby gently

costing little money

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costing little money

This shirt is very cheap

of poor quality or value

This is a cheap plastic toy

not willing to spend money

He is too cheap to buy a gift

to get or receive something

In scene

to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

to help something stay strong or successful

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to help something stay strong or successful

The government acted to prop up the economy

to spread a substance over a surface

In scene

to spread a substance over a surface

She smeared butter on the toast

an untrue statement made to damage someone's reputation

They spread a smear about her

a part of a surface or space

In scene

a part of a surface or space

This is a quiet area

a part of a place

This is a play area for children

a subject or part of a situation

He is an expert in this area

to move slowly on your hands and knees

In scene

to move slowly on your hands and knees

The baby is starting to crawl

a social event where people visit multiple bars in one night

We joined a pub crawl in the city

to move at a very slow speed

The baby started to crawl

a route or track to follow

In scene

a route or track to follow

We followed the hiking trail

to be losing in a game or competition

Our team is trailing by two points

to follow someone secretly

The detective trailed the suspect

a system or arrangement for doing something

In scene

a system or arrangement for doing something

He has several schemes to make money

to make secret plans

He schemes to take over the company

to go from one place to another

In scene

to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

to study something to see how it works

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to study something to see how it works

They decided to reverse engineer the software

to request information

In scene

to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

a sweet food made by baking flour, sugar, and eggs

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a sweet food made by baking flour, sugar, and eggs

I ate a slice of cake

to cover something with a thick layer

Mud caked his boots

very simple or effortless

The exam was a piece of cake

to express approval or admiration

In scene

to express approval or admiration

The teacher commended the student for her hard work

to give something to someone for safekeeping

She commended the child to his care

to continue to be in a place

In scene

to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

having no connection to something

In scene

having no connection to something

The two events are unrelated

a chemical that affects the body

In scene

a chemical that affects the body

This drug helps you sleep

a person you know and like very much

He is a good drug

to give someone a substance that affects their body

They drug the patient

the group that controls a country

In scene

the group that controls a country

The government passed a new law

the group of people who govern a country or area

In scene

the group of people who govern a country or area

Local government manages the city

the act of murdering an important person

In scene

the act of murdering an important person

The assassination shocked the whole nation

a piece of a whole

In scene

a piece of a whole

The engine has many parts

a character in a play or film

He played a small part

to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

a shout of excitement or joy

In scene

a shout of excitement or joy

Whoo! We won the game!

to shout loudly to show excitement

They yelled whoo after the goal

a sound made to imitate a siren or a loud cry

The crowd shouted whoo

made larger or greater

In scene

made larger or greater

There is an increased risk

becoming larger or greater

The number of visitors has increased

to make something larger or greater

They increased the price

to get pleasure from something

In scene

to get pleasure from something

I enjoy reading books

to make something work again

In scene

to make something work again

Can you fix it?

to make arrangements for something

I will fix the meeting time

to make something work again

I will fix it tomorrow

to keep away from something

In scene

to keep away from something

Stay away from the fire

at a distance from someone or something

He lives away from the city

almost at a particular state or condition

It is weeks away from being ready

at a distance from

He is away from home

a tall pole that holds radio or television antennas

In scene

a tall pole that holds radio or television antennas

The radio mast was very tall

a tall pole on a ship that holds sails

The wind broke the ship's mast

the natural place where an animal or person lives

In scene

the natural place where an animal or person lives

The forest is the natural habitat of many animals

to speak angrily to someone for doing something wrong

In scene

to speak angrily to someone for doing something wrong

The teacher told him off for talking in class

a person who may be interested in buying a product or service

In scene

a person who may be interested in buying a product or service

The police followed a new lead in the case

to show the way or be in charge

She will lead the group

the main character in a play, movie, or show

She played the lead in the movie

a heavy soft metal

Lead is a heavy metal

a person who lives near you

In scene

a person who lives near you

My neighbour is very friendly

someone who lives near you

My neighbour is very kind

a person who lives next to or near you

My neighbour is very friendly

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

a set of letters and numbers of a particular design

In scene

a set of letters and numbers of a particular design

I like this font

a place where something comes from

The professor is a font of knowledge

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

In scene

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

to catch or hold someone so they cannot escape

In scene

to catch or hold someone so they cannot escape

The hunters trapped the wolf

a piece of equipment used to catch animals or people

In scene

a piece of equipment used to catch animals or people

He set a trap for the mouse

a dangerous or unpleasant situation that tricks someone into doing something they do not want to do

This contract is a trap

the opening in the face used for speaking and eating

Keep your trap shut

to watch or check something carefully

In scene

to watch or check something carefully

We must monitor the temperature

a machine that watches or checks something

The doctor checked the heart monitor

a device that displays images or text

He bought a new monitor for his computer

a person who watches over a place or activity

The exam monitor walked around the room

to hold something firmly in your hand

In scene

to hold something firmly in your hand

He clutched the railing

a small bag held in the hand

She carried a gold clutch

extremely useful or important in a difficult situation

That extra battery was clutch during the long flight

right for a particular situation

In scene

right for a particular situation

He is not fit for the job

to be the right size or shape to go into a space

The key fits the lock perfectly

strong and in good physical shape

She exercises to stay fit

a sudden, uncontrolled burst of physical movement

He had a fit of anger

to hit something repeatedly with force

In scene

to hit something repeatedly with force

She repaired the battered suitcase

worry or mental tension caused by difficult situations

In scene

worry or mental tension caused by difficult situations

High stress affects your health

to give special importance to something

I want to stress this point

the force that pushes on something

The bridge cannot take too much stress

to make someone feel worried or anxious

This project stresses me

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements or senses

In scene

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements or senses

He is learning to live with his disability

a condition that limits a normal function

He has a physical disability

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

In scene

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

to start doing something

In scene

to start doing something

Let's begin the lesson

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 agree with someone or something

In scene

to agree with someone or something

I will go along with your idea

to agree to or accept something without objection

I will go along with your plan

to happen or exist at the same time as something

High fever often goes along with the flu

to agree with or support something

We decided to go along with their idea

to accept or support something

I will go along with your plan

to receive and understand information

In scene

to receive and understand information

It takes time to absorb new information

to take in a liquid or substance

The sponge absorbs water

to take control of a smaller organization

The large firm will absorb the smaller company

to seem or appear a certain way

In scene

to seem or appear a certain way

She looks tired today

the way someone looks, especially physical attractiveness

He has good looks

to try to find something

She looks for her keys

seems to be

She looks happy today

to appear or give the impression

He looks like his father

to point out or make known

In scene

to point out or make known

Please indicate your choice

to tie an animal to a post or fixed object

In scene

to tie an animal to a post or fixed object

He tethered the goat to a stake

a small piece of bread

In scene

a small piece of bread

He dropped a breadcrumb on the table

a small flying vehicle without a pilot

In scene

a small flying vehicle without a pilot

He bought a new drone

to make a low continuous sound

The motor droned in the distance

to talk for a long time in a dull way

The teacher droned on for an hour

a person who does boring, repetitive work

He is just a drone in the office

a very rude, insulting word for a person

In scene

a very rude, insulting word for a person

He was being a complete cunt

a very rude word for a woman's vagina

The word is a vulgar term for female genitalia

a very rude word for a stupid or unpleasant person

Some people call an unpleasant person a cunt

or something like that

In scene

or something like that

Do you want some tea or something?

or something like that

Do you want coffee or something

the outer surface or part of something

In scene

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

from outside a group or place

In scene

from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

in or to a place that is not inside a building

In scene

in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

to let someone see something

In scene

to let someone see something

Show me your book

to come or be present somewhere

He didn't show up

a public display or exhibition

The show starts now

a TV or radio program

I watch a talk show

to produce babies or young

In scene

to produce babies or young

Rabbits reproduce quickly

to make a copy of something

I need to reproduce this document

to make a copy of oneself by having babies

Many animals reproduce in the spring

to produce new individuals of the same kind

Bacteria reproduce rapidly in warm conditions

to make something begin to work

In scene

to make something begin to work

You need to activate your account

to make something start working

You need to activate your account

the movement of people or things from one place to another

In scene

the movement of people or things from one place to another

There is a lot of traffic on the road

cars and other vehicles on the road

In scene

cars and other vehicles on the road

There is a lot of traffic today

to buy and sell illegal goods

Criminals traffic stolen goods

different from what is normal or expected

In scene

different from what is normal or expected

He is a very odd man

the probability that something will happen

The odds of winning are low

a number that cannot be divided by two

Three is an odd number

happening or appearing sometimes but not often

I do odd jobs for my neighbors

to want something very much

In scene

to want something very much

He dreams of becoming a famous singer

to think about doing something

I dream of traveling around the world

to direct the movement of something

In scene

to direct the movement of something

He steered the boat to the shore

a young male cow raised for meat

The farmer has a strong steer

to guide a vehicle or vessel

It is hard to steer the car

a secret collection of things kept in a hidden place

In scene

a secret collection of things kept in a hidden place

They found a cache of weapons

a quality of being respected and admired

This job carries a lot of cache

to discover where something is

In scene

to discover where something is

I cannot locate my keys

to be in a particular place

The company is located in London

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

to be the reason that something happens

In scene

to be the reason that something happens

The rain caused the flood

to make someone do something

That caused him to change his mind

an aim or movement that people support

She works for a good cause

for the reason that

I am staying here 'cause I am tired

the thing that makes something happen

What was the cause of the fire

used to indicate an approximate amount

In scene

used to indicate an approximate amount

I will arrive around 5 PM

in the area close to a place

In scene

in the area close to a place

Many trees are around the school

having knowledge of how to use or handle something

She knows her way around the office

to change the direction or result of something

We must turn the situation around

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

happening or existing now

In scene

happening or existing now

Focus on the present

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

a thing given to someone

I bought a present for my friend

to say or express something in a particular way

In scene

to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put this

to move something to a position

In scene

to move something to a position

Put the book on the table

to make someone go through a difficult situation

The mistake put him in a difficult situation

to direct your attention or effort toward something

She put all her energy into the project

behavior that causes pain or suffering

In scene

behavior that causes pain or suffering

Cruelty to animals is wrong

behavior that causes pain or suffering

Animal cruelty is wrong

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

In scene

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

to not come closer

In scene

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

something that stops movement or flow

In scene

something that stops movement or flow

There is a stoppage in the pipe

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

In scene

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

She started to scream

to suggest something very clearly

His behavior screams guilt

to make a loud high cry

She started to scream

relating to a particular subject or field

In scene

relating to a particular subject or field

This is a technical problem

the ability to do something well

In scene

the ability to do something well

Reading is an important skill

a spoken or written opinion

In scene

a spoken or written opinion

She left a comment on the post

a human being

In scene

a human being

He is a good person

a human individual

In scene

a human individual

Every person is different

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

a lot of discussion and disagreement about something

In scene

a lot of discussion and disagreement about something

Their decision caused a lot of controversy

a public argument or debate about something

The new law caused a lot of controversy

an open area of land

In scene

an open area of land

There is a field behind the house

a particular area of activity

In scene

a particular area of activity

He is a leader in his field

to deal with a lot of questions, calls, or requests

The CEO fielded several tough questions

an open area of land used for farming or sports

The farmer is in the field

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