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Breaking Bad — Season 1 Episode 6

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an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

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an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

Love can cause pain

a baked food made from flour and water

This pain is fresh

someone or something that is annoying

Stop being a pain

to understand something

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to understand something

I got it

to hit something with your foot

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to hit something with your foot

He kicked the ball

to make someone very tired

This heavy work kicked me

to force someone to leave a place

They kicked him out of the house

to begin working or operating

I get a kick out of this

to seem or appear a certain way

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to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

used to get someone's attention

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used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to turn your eyes toward something

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to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

to take action to solve a problem

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to take action to solve a problem

I have to deal with this problem

to engage in business or communication with a person

I do not like dealing with rude people

to ask yourself something or feel curious

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to ask yourself something or feel curious

I am wondering why she is late

to ask yourself questions in your mind

I was wondering about the result

full of danger or risk

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full of danger or risk

It is a risky decision

money in the form of coins or bills

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money in the form of coins or bills

I will pay in cash

to be honest and true to yourself

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to be honest and true to yourself

Always keep it real with your friends

to comprehend or grasp meaning

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to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

an illegal substance that affects the mind

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an illegal substance that affects the mind

He was arrested for selling dope

very good or excellent

That new song is dope

secret or inside information

I got the inside dope on the meeting

an informal word for a person

Don't act like such a dope

to not follow a rule or law

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to not follow a rule or law

Do not break the rules

to cause something to come apart or stop working

Don't break the glass

a short time to stop work or activity

Let's take a break

to give information to someone

She had to break the news to him

the best or highest level ever done

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the best or highest level ever done

He broke the world record

a written or spoken account of facts or events

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a written or spoken account of facts or events

The police have a record of the accident

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

the strength or ability to be active

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the strength or ability to be active

I don't have any energy today

a quantity of something

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a quantity of something

How much is this

to a large degree

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to a large degree

I like it very much

still there after others have gone

Not much is left

to a small degree; slightly

It did not help much

a piece of a whole

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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

to be of significance or relevance

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to be of significance or relevance

It does not matter to me

the material that things are made of

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the material that things are made of

Everything is made of matter

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

This is a private matter

a short period of time

It happened in a matter of days

to move steadily and smoothly

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to move steadily and smoothly

The river flows into the sea

the blood that comes out of a woman's body during her period

She experienced a heavy flow

a state of being fully focused and enjoying an activity

She was in a state of flow while painting

to a previous place or position

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to a previous place or position

Please come back

the part that is behind or at the back of something

My back hurts

to support someone or something

I will back you up

in the area close to a place

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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 take care of and protect someone or something

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to take care of and protect someone or something

Please watch over my bag

an expression of appreciation

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an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

to give information to someone

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to give information to someone

He told me the secret

to say something to someone

She told me a secret

meant to be kept private

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meant to be kept private

This is a confidential document

to cause plants or hair to develop

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to cause plants or hair to develop

They grow tomatoes in the garden

to become larger or more

The demand for goods continues to grow

to start to be in a state

The plant started to grow

a short explanation at the start of something

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a short explanation at the start of something

The intro of the song is great

to make use of something

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to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to move from one place to another

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to move from one place to another

He went to the store

to change into a different state

The milk went bad

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He let the bird go

to move to a lower place

The elevator went down to the first floor

a large number or amount

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a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

many times or often

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many times or often

He travels a lot

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

going far down from the surface or having great depth

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going far down from the surface or having great depth

The ocean is very deep

having a low sound

He has a deep voice

very strong or intense

He has a deep love for music

having a lot of money

He has deep pockets

to pay no attention to something

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to pay no attention to something

Ignore the warning signs

not looking at or listening to something

Just ignore the noise

a man who tries to be stylish or popular

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a man who tries to be stylish or popular

He thinks he is a cool guy

in any case

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in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

a state of uncontrolled, excited activity

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a state of uncontrolled, excited activity

The announcement caused a feeding frenzy among the fans

a situation where a group of people or animals act in a wild, uncontrolled way to get something

The investors caused a feeding frenzy for the new stock

a feeling of being nervous or upset

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a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

a strong and confident person

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a strong and confident person

He is a badass

very strong, cool, or impressive

That motorcycle looks badass

a powerful illegal stimulant drug

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a powerful illegal stimulant drug

Methamphetamine is a dangerous and addictive drug

to produce something

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to produce something

This machine generates electricity

a heavy silver-white liquid metal

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a heavy silver-white liquid metal

Mercury is used in thermometers

a car brand made by Ford

He drove an old Mercury

communicating with someone

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communicating with someone

Let's stay in touch

a small organ that helps your body fight infection

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a small organ that helps your body fight infection

The doctor checked my lymph nodes for swelling

to move past someone or something

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to move past someone or something

He passed the car

an official document that lets you enter a place

I have a security pass

to be successful in a test or exam

I passed the exam

no longer fashionable or modern

This hat is passé

to have as a part or feature

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to have as a part or feature

The job involves a lot of travel

to take part in something

We want to involve everyone in the project

to be in a romantic relationship

They are romantically involved

not good enough to be accepted

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not good enough to be accepted

His behavior was unacceptable

not allowed or not approved

This behavior is unacceptable

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 be required or expected to do something

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to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

a person who steals things

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a person who steals things

The thief stole my wallet

to take something that is not yours

The thief stole my phone

to succeed in doing something

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to succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to cause someone to do something

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to cause someone to do something

He made me cry

to produce or form something

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to produce or form something

I make dinner every day

to say or express something

She made a suggestion

to start liking or enjoying something very much

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to start liking or enjoying something very much

I really got into jazz music

to enter or reach a place or device

I cannot get into the locked room

to influence someone's behavior or mood

What has gotten into him today

to start being in a situation

I want to get into politics

to influence someone's behavior or mood

The bad mood got into him

to start being interested in something

I started to get into jazz music

to go inside something

I will get into the car

low land between hills or mountains

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low land between hills or mountains

The village is in a beautiful valley

happening slowly over a long time

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happening slowly over a long time

There was a gradual change in the weather

the killing of people in a war or fight

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the killing of people in a war or fight

Both sides wanted to avoid further bloodshed

a single unit of language that has meaning

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a single unit of language that has meaning

I don't know this word

a piece of news or information

Let me give you a word of advice

any person

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any person

Can anyone help me?

a sudden attack or invasion

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a sudden attack or invasion

The police conducted a raid on the building

a liquid that is sent out in small drops from a container

Use the raid to kill the insects

feeling fear

The police planned a raid

to enter a place and take things without asking

They raided the kitchen for food

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 reach a place

When did you get home?

to receive or obtain something

I got a letter today

to go away from a place

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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 say that something is true or certain

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to say that something is true or certain

I can vouch for his honesty

very bad or unpleasant

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very bad or unpleasant

The weather is horrible

to a very great degree

There was a horrible amount of work

a boy or man who has the same parents as you

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a boy or man who has the same parents as you

I have one brother

bravery or confidence

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bravery or confidence

He has the balls to do it

the two round parts of a man's body

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the two round parts of a man's body

He was hit in the balls

a large formal social event with dancing

She attended a formal ball

small round objects used in games or sports

We use balls to play games

the skill of selling products or services

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the skill of selling products or services

He has great salesmanship

the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

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the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

This book costs ten dollars

to make or become different

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to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

to be aware of the existence of something

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to be aware of the existence of something

I know of a good doctor in town

a close friend or companion

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a close friend or companion

He is my best buddy

to see or pay attention to something

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to see or pay attention to something

I noticed a new sign

a written or printed statement giving information or warning

There is a notice on the wall

the act of paying attention to something

His new car caught my notice

the reason or desire to do something

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the reason or desire to do something

She has a lot of motivation

to use time doing something

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to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

a written or spoken report of an event

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a written or spoken report of an event

He gave a clear account of the accident

a record of money or personal details

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a record of money or personal details

I created a new account

a customer or business that a company works with

This company has many important accounts

careful thought or attention given to something

You should take his advice into account

of great size or amount

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of great size or amount

She has a large family

a slang term for one thousand US dollars

He won five large in the game

the state of having or owning something

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the state of having or owning something

The possession of the land is disputed

the state of being controlled by a spirit

He claimed to be suffering from demonic possession

a formal accusation that someone has committed a crime

The suspect was arrested for illegal drug possession

the teachers and staff of a school or university

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the teachers and staff of a school or university

The faculty is meeting today

a natural power of the mind or body

He lost his faculty of speech

a person who looks after cattle on a ranch

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a person who looks after cattle on a ranch

The cowboy rides a horse

the use of physical force to hurt someone

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the use of physical force to hurt someone

Violence is never the answer

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

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

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used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

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a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

tools or machinery for a specific activity

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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

the physical world and living things

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the physical world and living things

We must protect nature

the basic qualities or personality of something

It is his nature to be kind

not easy to do or deal with

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not easy to do or deal with

This is a tough question

having a lot of strength or bravery

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having a lot of strength or bravery

He is a tough man

used to say that something is bad but the speaker does not care

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used to say that something is bad but the speaker does not care

Tough luck for you

demanding or hard on someone

The teacher is very tough

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