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Black Mirror — Season 5 Episode 1

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to act like someone else

In scene

to act like someone else

We often role play in class

to act out a situation as practice

In scene

to act out a situation as practice

We did a role play in class

to pretend to be someone else in a situation

We will role play the conversation

to pretend to be someone else or perform a scenario, often for practice or as a game

We used role-play to practice English

to adopt specific personas or scenarios during sexual activity

They engaged in sexual role-play

to express dissatisfaction or annoyance

In scene

to express dissatisfaction or annoyance

Stop bitching about the weather

a female dog

The bitch is guarding her puppies

a rude, mean, or annoying person

He called her a bitch

a difficult or annoying situation or task

Solving this problem is a real bitch

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

I will work till five

a machine used to keep money in a shop

The cashier opened the till

up to the time when

Wait till tomorrow

up to the time when

Wait till she arrives

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last time

the most recent time before now

In scene

the most recent time before now

I ate sushi last time

happening or coming just before the present

I went there last time

to go to your place of employment to do your job

In scene

to go to your place of employment to do your job

I go to work every morning

used to express anger or emphasis

In scene

used to express anger or emphasis

Holy cow, look at that

connected with God or religion

In scene

connected with God or religion

This is a holy place

the conditions around you

In scene

the conditions around you

He works in a quiet environment

a type of activity or social group that someone likes or is interested in

In scene

a type of activity or social group that someone likes or is interested in

She is part of the local art scene

the place where something happens

Police arrived at the scene

a section of a play, movie, or story

The first scene of the movie was sad

an emotional or angry public outburst

Please do not make a scene

a strong feeling of interest or happiness

In scene

a strong feeling of interest or happiness

She was full of excitement

polite behavior and care for others

In scene

polite behavior and care for others

We show respect for our elders

to have a good opinion of someone or something

I respect my teacher

a specific part or detail of something

He is right in this respect

polite behavior and care for others

We should show respect to our elders

to be referred to by a particular name

In scene

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

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

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

to make something stop working

In scene

to make something stop working

Please shut the computer

to stop someone from being part of a group or activity

They shut him out of the conversation

to make someone stop talking

He tried to shut her

to walk slowly for pleasure or without a destination

In scene

to walk slowly for pleasure or without a destination

I like to walk around the park

able to be carried or moved while in use

He uses a walk-around phone at home

to move from place to place by walking

It is fun to walk around the town

to move from place to place on foot

I like to walk around the city

in contact with; pressed on

In scene

in contact with; pressed on

He leaned against the wall

to be in opposition to something

He is against the plan

in opposition to someone or something

He is against the new plan

in opposition to

It is against the rules

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

the latest or most recent one

In scene

the latest or most recent one

He is the newest member

most recent

This is the newest version

most recently made or arrived

This is the newest model

to handle or use something for fun or activity

In scene

to handle or use something for fun or activity

He is playing with the controls

to think about an idea without making a firm commitment

I play with the idea of moving abroad

to touch or move something for fun

Do not play with your food

to pass a harmful germ to

In scene

to pass a harmful germ to

The virus can infect many people

to make something carry a disease or harmful thing

The virus can infect many people

away from a place or inside

In scene

away from a place or inside

It is very cold out here

in this specific outdoor or distant location

It is very cold out here

in or to a place that is not inside a building

It is cold out here

in this place outside

It is cold out here

the ability to produce babies or plants

In scene

the ability to produce babies or plants

Fertility is a natural process

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

In scene

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

an expression of surprise or pleasure

In scene

an expression of surprise or pleasure

Ooh, look at that cake!

relating to the body

In scene

relating to the body

He is in good physical health

relating to the physical world, not spiritual

The physical world is complex

a medical check-up of a person's body

I need to go for my yearly physical

of or relating to the body

He needs physical exercise daily

a place where goods are sold

In scene

a place where goods are sold

I am going to the store

coming or waiting to happen

There is a surprise in store for you

to put something in a place for later use

Store the grain in the barn

a place where goods are sold

I went to the store

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

I will see you the next day

a word for an object when you do not know its name

In scene

a word for an object when you do not know its name

What is this doohickey

a small device or tool

Hand me that doohickey

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

You wanna eat now

to form an idea about something without being sure

In scene

to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

to give off a smell

In scene

to give off a smell

The fish smells bad

to notice or recognize a smell

I can smell smoke

the quality perceived by the nose

I love the smell of rain

to come back to a former position or popularity

The trend began to smell again

an organized activity with rules for fun or sport

In scene

an organized activity with rules for fun or sport

I love this game

natural ability at something

Her game is improving

a planned series of actions to achieve a goal over a long period

He plays a long game to win the election

ready to try something

Are you game for a long hike

the state of being a member of a group

In scene

the state of being a member of a group

I have a gym membership

the state of being a member of a group or organization

I applied for membership at the gym

all the people in an organization

The club has a large membership

to understand something after thinking

In scene

to understand something after thinking

I can't figure it out

a written symbol representing a number

The figure is written here

the form or shape of a person or thing

It is a strange figure

a person who is important or known

He is a leading figure in politics

to go into a place

In scene

to go into a place

Please come on in

used to mean "very" or "extremely"

In scene

used to mean "very" or "extremely"

That was a hell of a game

very good or impressive

He is a hell of a player

used to emphasize how extreme something is

It was a hell of a day

used to emphasize how good something is

You did a hell of a job

extremely bad or difficult

That was a hell of a situation

objects or items in general

In scene

objects or items in general

I have too much stuff

personal things or possessions

Put your stuff in the car

to put something into a container or space tightly

She stuffed the bag

to put something into a container or space tightly

I stuffed my clothes into the suitcase

the part of something that is on the right

In scene

the part of something that is on the right

The park is on your right side

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

to set something back to the beginning

In scene

to set something back to the beginning

I need to reset my password

to set something again in a new way

You should reset your password

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

In scene

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

I go to bed

the flat area at the back of a truck for carrying cargo

The truck bed is full of wood

the bottom of a river or valley

Fish live at the river bed

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

used to say something positive despite a problem

In scene

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

not less than; at the very least

In scene

not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

to move beyond or overcome something

In scene

to move beyond or overcome something

It took her a long time to get past the failure

to move beyond something or someone

Can you let me get past

to go beyond something or someone

We need to get past the crowd

to go past something that blocks you

I cannot get past the closed door

to press something and keep it in a pressed position

In scene

to press something and keep it in a pressed position

Hold down the button to start it

to keep something from moving

Please hold down the paper so it does not blow away

to be in charge of a place or situation

Can you hold down the fort while I am gone?

the highest point of something

In scene

the highest point of something

They reached the peak of the mountain

to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

This mystery peaked my curiosity

to say words to someone

I peak to my friend

to reach the highest level or most successful state

Interest in the sport began to peak in the summer

not different

In scene

not different

We have the same car

a thing that is being talked about

I saw the same man yesterday

the outside or top part of something

In scene

the outside or top part of something

The surface of the table is smooth

to come up or become known

The truth finally surfaced

to bring something to the top of a liquid

They surfaced the sunken boat

the top or outside layer of something

The surface of the table is smooth

to say that you accept or agree with something

In scene

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

having no doubt; confident

In scene

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.

in or into a place

In scene

in or into a place

It is very hot inside

the ability to enter or use something

The key lets you inside the room

the inner part or within something

The keys are inside the bag

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

a thin, flat, circular object

In scene

a thin, flat, circular object

The gold medal is a small disc

a flat round object, often used to store data

He saved the file on a disc

a flat round object used to store data or music

I bought a new music disc

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

This is enough for me

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

In scene

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

an informal phrase used to express that you do not care about the possible bad results of an action

In scene

an informal phrase used to express that you do not care about the possible bad results of an action

I am tired of waiting so fuck it let us go

used to show you are giving up or not caring about a problem

I cannot solve this problem so fuck it

to decide not to care about something

I forgot my keys so fuck it

to take something quickly with your hand

In scene

to take something quickly with your hand

She reached out to grab the bag

to surround or be on all sides of something

The walls grab the garden

to get or take something with a fast movement

She grabbed her keys and left

small pieces of colored paper thrown at celebrations

In scene

small pieces of colored paper thrown at celebrations

They threw confetti at the wedding

a tool used to operate a machine or game

In scene

a tool used to operate a machine or game

I need a new controller

a person who controls or manages something

The controller oversees the project

a flat container for serving or eating food

In scene

a flat container for serving or eating food

Please put the dish on the table

a prepared food item or meal

This dish tastes great

to share news or gossip with someone

We gathered to dish about the latest news

to be completely covered by something

In scene

to be completely covered by something

The house was buried in snow

to win against a team by a large amount

They buried the other team 5-0

to put something in a place where it cannot be found

The dog likes to bury its bone

to put a dead body into the ground

They buried the body

to receive something that is offered

In scene

to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

to accept or endure something

You should take it as a gift

to accept a situation as it is

You have to take it as it is

to accept a difficult situation

I cannot take it anymore

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

a place where a particular service or activity is based

In scene

a place where a particular service or activity is based

I will meet you at the station

to put someone in a particular place for a task

The army stationed soldiers at the border

the level of the baby's head in the birth canal

The baby is at station zero

a large farm where sheep or cattle are raised, especially in Australia or New Zealand

They work on a cattle station

new information about something

In scene

new information about something

I have some good news

a physical or verbal struggle between people

In scene

a physical or verbal struggle between people

They had a big fight yesterday

to take part in a fight or war

Soldiers fight to protect their country

to try hard to stop or prevent something

We must fight the disease

the quality of being strong and determined

She showed great fight today

at the current time

In scene

at the current time

I am busy just now

a very short time ago

I finished my homework just now

used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

In scene

used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

I don't like it. Neither do I

not one or the other

Neither book is good

not one of two people or things

Neither of the students is here

not one or the other

The box is neither big nor small

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

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

a thought you keep in your mind to remember something

In scene

a thought you keep in your mind to remember something

I made a mental note to call him later

sounds arranged in a pleasing way

In scene

sounds arranged in a pleasing way

I love listening to music

a difficult or unpleasant situation

He had to face the music for his actions

organized sounds made for listening

I listen to music every day

to touch someone with your lips as a sign of love

In scene

to touch someone with your lips as a sign of love

She kissed her baby on the forehead

to press your lips against someone or something as a sign of love or greeting

In scene

to press your lips against someone or something as a sign of love or greeting

She kissed her baby

a group of musicians who play music together

I love the band Kiss

to touch something gently

The ball kissed the table edge

to cook food over an open fire outdoors

In scene

to cook food over an open fire outdoors

We will barbecue meat for dinner

an informal word for a restaurant or place

We are going to a barbecue for dinner

to be killed or die, especially in a sudden or violent way

Many people were barbecued in the explosion

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to seem or appear a certain way

In scene

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

used to get someone's attention

In scene

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

In scene

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

I don't live there anymore

now not happening or existing

I don't live here anymore

not happening or existing now

I don't go there anymore

not happening or existing now

They don't play together anymore

a device for making calls

In scene

a device for making calls

The phone is on the table

to make a telephone call

I will phone you tomorrow

a device used to make calls and access the internet

My phone is charging

to have power over something

In scene

to have power over something

He can control the robot

the act of managing or regulating something

She lost control of the car

a thing used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of an experiment

The scientists used a control for their experiment

used to make a polite request

In scene

used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

to a moderate degree

In scene

to a moderate degree

This task is pretty hard

pleasant to look at

She is a pretty girl

very pleasing to look at

She is wearing a pretty dress

fully or totally

In scene

fully or totally

I clean forgot the date

following the rules and not using unfair methods

They played a clean game

not having any dirt or marks

Please put on a clean shirt

not involved in illegal or dishonest activities

He has a clean record

easy to understand or interpret

This is a clean answer

to hit someone, especially in the face

He cleaned him in the face

not guilty of a crime

The jury found him clean

not having done anything illegal

His record is clean

free from dirt or marks

Please keep your room clean

completely free of dirt or marks

The glass is completely clean

the year before the current one

In scene

the year before the current one

I moved here last year

the year just before the current one

It was colder last year

to put things into a container

In scene

to put things into a container

Pack the boxes

to have a weapon with you

He used to pack a gun

a small bag or box for holding things

I bought a pack of gum

to fill a place with a large number of people

The fans packed the stadium

a number of people or things together

A pack of dogs

to strike something with force

He packs a hard punch

to leave a place in a hurry

We should pack and leave soon

to put things into a bag or box for a trip

Have you packed your suitcase yet

to put things into a bag or box for travel or storage

I need to pack my bag

to put your belongings into a bag or suitcase for a trip

I need to pack my bag for the trip

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