EpisodeFree

Breaking Bad — Season 3 Episode 2

Words & meanings

585 words

Go to Quiz

CEFR level

not taking part in normal social or public activities

In scene

not taking part in normal social or public activities

He has been out of circulation for weeks due to his illness

a periodical with articles and pictures

In scene

a periodical with articles and pictures

I read a fashion magazine

a holder for bullets or cartridges in a gun

He put a new magazine into his gun

to do something again

In scene

to do something again

I need to redo this work

to do something again, especially to improve it

They decided to redo the kitchen

to do something again

I have to redo the report

a room with a toilet and sink

In scene

a room with a toilet and sink

Where is the bathroom?

a room with a toilet and sink

The bathroom is upstairs

a serious disease in which cells grow abnormally

In scene

a serious disease in which cells grow abnormally

He is fighting cancer

a person or thing that causes great damage to a group or system

Corruption is a cancer to the organization

for a very long time, with no end

In scene

for a very long time, with no end

The meeting was postponed indefinitely

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

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

to go and spend time with someone

In scene

to go and spend time with someone

I will visit my grandmother

to cause harm or trouble to someone

The sickness visited the small town

to go to a place for a period of time

I will visit my grandmother tomorrow

a strong drug that affects the mind and body

In scene

a strong drug that affects the mind and body

The police found illegal narcotics in the car

a place where you buy things

In scene

a place where you buy things

This is a small shop

to buy goods from stores

I like to shop for clothes

to speak against something

In scene

to speak against something

He argued against the plan

to give reasons for or against something

He tried to argue his point of view

to speak angrily with someone because you have different opinions

They always argue about money

the money you earn to support yourself

Farming is his livelihood

money in the form of coins or bills

In scene

money in the form of coins or bills

I will pay in cash

easy to see, hear, or understand

In scene

easy to see, hear, or understand

The answer is clear

free from obstacles or problems

In scene

free from obstacles or problems

The road ahead is clear

to decide that someone is not guilty of a crime

The evidence helped to clear him of the crime

allowing light to pass through so objects behind can be seen clearly

The water in the lake is clear

a large amount or number

In scene

a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

There are a lot of people here

a feeling of worry or interest about something

In scene

a feeling of worry or interest about something

I don't care

the act of looking after someone or something

Skin care is important

to want to do something

Would you care for tea

someone who likes to tell jokes

In scene

someone who likes to tell jokes

He is a real joker

a villain from the Batman comic series

The Joker is the villain in the movie

a playing card that can be used as any other card

I used the joker card to win

a school for students aged 14 to 18

In scene

a school for students aged 14 to 18

She is a high school student

acting in a childish or silly way

Stop acting so high school about this

a place where students study before college

I go to high school

relating to the level of education for teenagers

She is a high-school student

a point when something happens

In scene

a point when something happens

At that time I was tired

the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

a particular kind of life or experience

We had a great time

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

an instruction to do something

In scene

an instruction to do something

The captain gave a strict order

the way things are placed or happen one after another

Put the books in alphabetical order

a group of people with a shared purpose or organization

He joined a religious order

to ask for food or drink in a restaurant

I want to order a pizza

to give an opinion or state a view

In scene

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

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 say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to begin making a meal

In scene

to begin making a meal

It is time to get cooking for dinner

to begin doing an activity, especially work

We need to get cooking on this project

from one side to the opposite side

In scene

from one side to the opposite side

He walked across the street

covering or extending over the entire range of something

The news spread across the country

a clue that goes horizontally in a crossword puzzle

Look at five across

having knowledge about something

Are you across the project details

a small amount of freedom to change or adjust something

In scene

a small amount of freedom to change or adjust something

We have some wiggle room in our schedule

friendly or pleasant

In scene

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

enjoyable or good

In scene

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

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

used to show something is surprising or extreme

In scene

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 charge someone under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act

In scene

to charge someone under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act

The authorities decided to RICO the gang members

to charge someone under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act

They were RICOed by the federal prosecutors

to do something without planning

In scene

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

continuously or very often

In scene

continuously or very often

He talks all the time

a word used when leaving

In scene

a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

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

to feel interested in or worried about someone or something

In scene

to feel interested in or worried about someone or something

I care about my grades

to like or think highly of someone

I care about my friends

a particular set of circumstances

In scene

a particular set of circumstances

It is a big deal

to take action to solve a problem

I can deal with this

a large quantity of something

This task takes a great deal of time

to buy and sell illegal goods

He was arrested for dealing drugs

to do an activity or task

In scene

to do an activity or task

What are you doing

the act of doing something

Success comes from doing

to perform an action

She is doing her homework

to carry out an action

I am doing my homework

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

help or work done for others

In scene

help or work done for others

The service at this hotel is great

a formal ceremony or gathering

We attended a church service

in or to any place

In scene

in or to any place

You can sit anywhere

any location or direction

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

I cannot find my keys anywhere

to have actual being or to be present

In scene

to have actual being or to be present

Do you think aliens exist?

content

Do ghosts really exist

to a point that reaches a particular part

In scene

to a point that reaches a particular part

The water was down to my knees

resulting from or the responsibility of someone or something

The delay was down to the bad weather

having only a specific, usually small, amount remaining

We are down to our last bottle of water

to be ready and willing to do something

Are you down to go to the cinema

not difficult

In scene

not difficult

This task is easier

not as hard to do or understand

This math problem is easier than the last one

not difficult

There is an easier way to solve this

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?

perhaps; used to say that something may be true

In scene

perhaps; used to say that something may be true

This is possibly the best way

the time between two events

In scene

the time between two events

In the meantime, please wait here

the time between two events

I will wait here in the meantime

the time between two events

I will cook in the meantime

having or showing quick intelligence

In scene

having or showing quick intelligence

He is a smart student

to cause a sharp, stinging pain

My eyes began to smart

well-dressed or neat in appearance

He looks very smart in his suit

showing good judgment

It was a smart choice

a fine or notice for a traffic violation

In scene

a fine or notice for a traffic violation

He got a parking ticket

a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

I bought a movie ticket

a piece of paper that gives you entry or travel rights

I bought a ticket for the concert

a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

I need to buy my train ticket

a particular area or position

In scene

a particular area or position

This is a beautiful place

to occur or take place

The meeting will take place tomorrow

to put something in a position

Please place the book on the table

to know or recognize someone

I know his face but I can't place him

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

a very hard, grey rock

In scene

a very hard, grey rock

The kitchen counter is made of granite

to be responsible for someone or something

In scene

to be responsible for someone or something

She takes care of the children

to deal with a problem or situation

I will take care of the dishes

to look after or handle something

Please take care of the dog

something used to move people or things from one place to another

In scene

something used to move people or things from one place to another

The car is a common vehicle

to carry out an action

In scene

to carry out an action

He tried to pull a trick on me

to move something toward yourself

In scene

to move something toward yourself

He pulled the door open

a strong feeling that makes you want to go to or be with someone or something

I felt a strong pull towards him

to take something back or remove it

He decided to pull his request

a creature that lives in water

In scene

a creature that lives in water

The fish is swimming

to try to catch fish

He likes to fish

to pay attention to sound

In scene

to pay attention to sound

I listen to music

to give attention to a sound or person speaking

I like to listen to music

to give attention to a sound or someone speaking

Please listen to my advice

to hear and focus on something

Listen to the teacher

eager to learn or know more

In scene

eager to learn or know more

He is a curious student

not far away

In scene

not far away

The park is near my house

very close to happening

It is near lunchtime

to come close to something

The runner nears the finish line

at a short distance away

My house is near the park

at an unspecified time

In scene

at an unspecified time

Let's meet sometime next week

at an unspecified time

Let's meet for coffee sometime

having been something in the past

He is a sometime actor

happening only at certain times

We visit them sometime

a word or phrase that someone is called

In scene

a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

In scene

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

to break into many small pieces

In scene

to break into many small pieces

The glass shattered on the floor

a flat piece used for floors or walls

In scene

a flat piece used for floors or walls

The bathroom has white tiles

to cover a surface with flat pieces

They will tile the kitchen floor

a small square used in board games

I need a letter tile

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

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 use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

a device or system for watching programs

In scene

a device or system for watching programs

I watch television every evening

a device or system for watching programs

I am watching television

a device or system for watching programs

I am watching television

a system for sending and receiving moving images and sound

I watch the news on television

to spend time doing something carefully

In scene

to spend time doing something carefully

Please take the time to read the instructions

a statement that you will definitely do something

In scene

a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

used to say you are speaking for yourself as one person in a group

In scene

used to say you are speaking for yourself as one person in a group

I for one agree with him

intended for a single person

This room is for one

the crime of killing a person

In scene

the crime of killing a person

He was charged with homicide

to learn or discover something

In scene

to learn or discover something

I will find out the answer

to discover that someone has done something wrong or dishonest

I hope he does not find out

to discover or get facts about something

I want to find out the truth

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

to give someone knowledge or understanding

In scene

to give someone knowledge or understanding

Please enlighten me about this topic

to get something by paying money

In scene

to get something by paying money

I want to buy a car

to accept something as true

I don't buy his story

to cause someone to receive something, often a problem or a charge

His arrogance bought him a lot of trouble

something that you buy

This dress was a great buy

to act or speak for someone

In scene

to act or speak for someone

The lawyer represents the client

to mean or symbolize something

The red color represents danger

to be a symbol or sign for something

The dove represents peace

to make a picture using paint

In scene

to make a picture using paint

She likes to paint

to cover a surface with color using paint

I will paint the wall

a liquid used to cover surfaces with color

The paint is blue

to give a particular impression of someone or something

The report paints a sad picture of the situation

not less than; at the very least

In scene

not less than; at the very least

At least three people came

used to say something positive despite a problem

It was cold but at least we had a heater

to a small degree

I am not in the least bit worried

the smallest in amount or degree

This is the least expensive room

to fall in large numbers

In scene

to fall in large numbers

Arrows began to rain down on the city

to fall in large amounts from above

Confetti rained down on us

someone who shoots a gun

In scene

someone who shoots a gun

The police caught the shooter

a tool that shoots something out

This toy is a ball shooter

a small glass of strong alcohol

He ordered a tequila shooter

a person who fires a gun

The shooter ran away from the scene

new information about something

In scene

new information about something

I have some good news

to direct your eyes toward something

In scene

to direct your eyes toward something

Can you take a look at this

to look at something carefully

Can you take a look at this

a person who works with another in a business or activity

In scene

a person who works with another in a business or activity

He is my business partner

a person you do something with

She is my business partner

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

She lives with her partner

a person you work or play with

I have a new dance partner

to drive a vehicle to the side of the road

In scene

to drive a vehicle to the side of the road

The police officer told him to pull over

to place something over a surface or part of the body

Please pull the blanket over you

to move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop

You should pull over if you are tired

Back to series