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Breaking Bad — Season 1 Episode 4

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producing the result you want

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producing the result you want

This is an effective method

starting to work or be used

The rule is effective from tomorrow

an informal word for a young woman

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an informal word for a young woman

She is a cool chick

a baby bird, especially a chicken

The chick is yellow

an informal word for a young woman

Look at that chick over there

to give aid or support to someone

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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

a different expert judgment on the same matter

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a different expert judgment on the same matter

I want to get a second opinion from another doctor

to talk about something with someone

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to talk about something with someone

We need to discuss the plan

words used to show you are grateful

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words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

one of four equal parts

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one of four equal parts

Give me a quarter of the cake

a specific district or section of a town or city

He moved into new quarters

a 25-cent coin used in the United States

I paid with a quarter

kindness shown to an enemy or opponent

They showed no quarter

a four-wheeled cart used for transport

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a four-wheeled cart used for transport

The red wagon is full of toys

a car with extra space in the back

We bought a station wagon for our family trips

used to show something is surprising or extreme

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used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

to talk to someone to share information

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to talk to someone to share information

I will touch base with you later

to briefly talk or meet with someone

I will touch base with you tomorrow

not real or genuine

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not real or genuine

This is a fake diamond

not genuine or true

This is a fake diamond

to make something seem true when it is not

He faked a cough

something that might happen

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something that might happen

There is a possibility of rain

something that may happen or be done

We are considering every possibility

things that can happen or be done

We are considering every possibility

something that can happen

There is a possibility of success

to wish for something

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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

a testicle

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a testicle

He got hit in the nuts

a person who is very strange or silly

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a person who is very strange or silly

He is a complete nut

a small metal piece with a hole that screws onto a bolt

Tighten the nut with a wrench

a hard-shelled seed or fruit that is eaten

I love eating nuts

very bad or of poor quality

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very bad or of poor quality

This movie is shit

to lie to someone or trick them

Are you shitting me

to have official power over a country or group

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to have official power over a country or group

The king rules the land

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

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a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

Follow the rules

to make an official decision as a judge or authority

The judge will rule on the case

to be the best or dominant

This song rules

to have official power over a country or area

The king used to rule the country

a statement that tells you what you must or must not do

You must follow the school rules

the usual or normal state of things

Working late is the rule here

a general statement that describes how something is done

It is a fundamental rule of science

an official instruction about what you can or cannot do

New safety rules were introduced

to keep away from or not go into

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to keep away from or not go into

I want to get out of this meeting

to receive an advantage or gain from something

What did you get out of that class

to leave a place or situation

Get out of the room right now

using the processes of chemistry

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using the processes of chemistry

The water was chemically treated

a type of reptile with four legs and a long tail

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a type of reptile with four legs and a long tail

The lizard is on the rock

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

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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 write information on a document

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to write information on a document

She made out a check for the rent

to kiss someone in a romantic way

They made out in the park

having a good result

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having a good result

She is a successful doctor

having the effect that was wanted

He is a successful student

achieving the result you wanted

He is a successful student

to put your hand on something

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to put your hand on something

Do not touch the glass

to have an effect on someone's emotions

Your kind words touched me

a natural ability to do something well

He has a professional touch

a tiny quantity of something

Add a touch of salt

a rule made by a government

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a rule made by a government

You must obey the law

a plastic card used to buy things now and pay later

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a plastic card used to buy things now and pay later

Can I pay by credit card

a small plastic card used to borrow money or pay for things later

I applied for a new credit card

a small plastic card used to pay for things by borrowing money

I paid with my credit card

a plastic card used to pay for things by borrowing money

I paid for the ticket with my credit card

a person who handles money transactions in a bank or store

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a person who handles money transactions in a bank or store

The cashier scanned the items quickly

a person who handles money in a shop or bank

The cashier counted the money at the bank

a person who handles money in a shop or bank

The clerk gave me my receipt

a person who handles payments in a shop

The cashier scans the items quickly

to have clothing on the body

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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

a large public road vehicle

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a large public road vehicle

I take the bus to work

to remove dirty dishes from a table

He bussed the table after the meal

to take someone somewhere by bus

They bus students to school

to go away from something and not take it with you

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to go away from something and not take it with you

I left my bag behind

to accidentally not take something with you when you go

I left my bag behind at the cafe

to leave behind or give up

Please do not leave your bag behind

to make something stay in a place when you go

I left behind my phone

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

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used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

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to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

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to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

She wants to ride her new bike

a machine or structure at a fair or amusement park that people ride for fun

The roller coaster is a fun ride

a journey in a vehicle

The ride to the airport was long

to criticize or complain to someone repeatedly

Stop riding me about my mistakes

speaking on a telephone

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speaking on a telephone

He is on the phone

connected via telephone

He is on the phone right now

connected via telephone

She is on the phone right now

talking on a telephone

She is on the phone with her friend

used to emphasize a word, often in an annoying or rude way

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used to emphasize a word, often in an annoying or rude way

Get that fricking thing away from me

to rest and become calm

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to rest and become calm

I just want to chill tonight

the ability to stay relaxed and not get upset

He keeps his chill during arguments

a shivery feeling from cold or fear

I felt a chill in the air

to make something very cold

You should chill the wine before dinner

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

They left the house early

to let something stay in place

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to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

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

He asked for leave to visit his family

to give attention to sound or someone speaking

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to give attention to sound or someone speaking

Please listen to me

to pay attention to sound

Listen to the music

to learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

a group of people related by blood or marriage

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a group of people related by blood or marriage

I love my family

a set of directions for making food

Please follow the family for this dish

one part of a television or radio series

I watched the first family of the show

not yet decided or planned

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not yet decided or planned

The date for the meeting is TBD

something that helps people start talking

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something that helps people start talking

We played a game as an ice breaker

to defeat someone in a fight or contest

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to defeat someone in a fight or contest

We are going to whup them in the game

to get in touch with someone

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to get in touch with someone

Please contact me soon

designed to stick when pressed

Use contact adhesive for the edges

the act of touching someone or something

Avoid direct contact with the skin

a thin lens placed on the eye to improve sight

I wear contact lenses every day

to think about something too much; to be preoccupied with

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to think about something too much; to be preoccupied with

He is still hung up on his ex-girlfriend

to be too focused on or upset about something

She is hung up on that small mistake

the sex that can give birth

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the sex that can give birth

This cat is female

a physical feeling that shows an illness

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a physical feeling that shows an illness

Fever is a common symptom of the flu

an expression of praise or encouragement

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an expression of praise or encouragement

You won the race! Way to go!

a method or choice for doing something

This strategy is the best way to go

words used to tell someone they did a good job

You passed the test way to go

a word puzzle with black and white squares

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a word puzzle with black and white squares

I like doing a crossword puzzle

relating to the natural world or surroundings

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relating to the natural world or surroundings

We must address environmental issues

a place with many houses and buildings where people live

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a place with many houses and buildings where people live

I live in a small town

used to express anger or surprise

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used to express anger or surprise

What the hell is happening

correct or right for the situation

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correct or right for the situation

Please use the proper tools

correct or right for the situation

You should wear proper clothes for the meeting

correct or right for the situation

Please wear proper shoes for the hike

polite and following social rules

He is a very proper young man

the state of being available for use

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the state of being available for use

The tools are at your disposal

a machine that breaks up waste material

The kitchen has a garbage disposal

the act of getting rid of something

We need a better system for the disposal of garbage

a neat pile of things

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a neat pile of things

There is a stack of books on the table

to put things in a neat pile one on top of another

Please stack the books on the desk

a person who lacks good sense

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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

a long passage in a building with doors to rooms

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a long passage in a building with doors to rooms

The bedroom is at the end of the hallway

a long narrow space inside a building with doors on the sides

I walked down the hallway

an informal word for a thing whose name you do not know

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an informal word for a thing whose name you do not know

Where did you put that whatchamacallit

to make something pale or white using chemicals

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to make something pale or white using chemicals

She bleached her hair blonde

an informal way to say yes

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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

to see or locate something

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to see or locate something

I found my keys

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

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to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

to be referred to by a particular name

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to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

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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

to speak in a silly or annoying way

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to speak in a silly or annoying way

Stop crapping on

to bring back a memory of something

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to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

in most cases

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in most cases

I typically drink coffee in the morning

to travel through the air

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to travel through the air

Birds fly in the sky

to be accepted or work well

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to be accepted or work well

That idea will not fly

the opening on trousers that fastens

His fly is open

a small flying insect with two wings

A fly is in the room

to rest your body on your bottom

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to rest your body on your bottom

You can sit down here

a meal where people sit at a table to eat

We had a sit-down meal

to have a formal or planned meeting with someone

We should sit down to discuss the contract

a strike or organized protest

The workers held a sit-down in the factory

to give the impression of being

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to give the impression of being

He appears to be tired

to come into view or to be seen

A ghost appeared in the room

to act in a play, film, or show

She will appear in the new movie

to come into view or to be seen

The stars appear at night

to make someone agree to do something

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to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

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 speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to intend or plan to do something

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to intend or plan to do something

We look to finish the work today

to think about something carefully

You should look to the risks

to depend on or expect help, support, or advice from someone or something

They look to their parents for guidance

to try to find or get something

We look to you for advice

possibly; used to express uncertainty

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possibly; used to express uncertainty

Maybe it will rain

something that might happen or be true

It is a maybe

perhaps

Maybe he is late

a strong feeling that you can do something well

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a strong feeling that you can do something well

He has confidence in his skills

in a way that is meant to be kept secret

I told him this in confidence

the feeling of being sure of yourself

She speaks with confidence

a feeling of trust in someone

I have confidence in my doctor

a sweet carbonated drink

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a sweet carbonated drink

I want a soda

a sweet fizzy drink

I bought a cold soda at the store

Saturday and Sunday

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Saturday and Sunday

I will go to the park this weekend

the part of the week when you do not work

We are going on a trip for the weekend

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

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to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think about it

to consider something carefully

I need to think about your offer

to think about something carefully

I need to think about your offer

to keep doing something

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to keep doing something

Please continue reading

to keep happening or doing something

The rain continued all day

the act of keeping something going

They decided to continue the meeting

to go on doing something

He continued his studies

to have a similar appearance to

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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

a sudden collapse of a roof or ground

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a sudden collapse of a roof or ground

The roof of the old house caved in

to hit someone hard on the head

He threatened to cave my head in

to stop resisting and give in to pressure

He finally caved in to their demands

to give in to pressure or give up resistance

She finally caved in to the pressure

to question someone after a mission or task

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to question someone after a mission or task

The captain will debrief the team after the flight

a meeting to get information about a completed task

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a meeting to get information about a completed task

We had a short debrief after the meeting

to ask someone for a detailed report about a completed task or event

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to ask someone for a detailed report about a completed task or event

They need to debrief the staff about the incident

to think of or produce something

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to think of or produce something

She came up with a great idea

liked more than others

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liked more than others

Blue is my favourite colour

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