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Breaking Bad — Season 3 Episode 12

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used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

total; used to emphasize

In scene

total; used to emphasize

It was a complete surprise

to bring to an end

Please complete the form

to make something have all its parts

You must complete the puzzle

having all parts; finished

The set is now complete

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

In scene

a character in a play or film

He played a small part

to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

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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

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

to believe something is true without proof

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to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to receive something that is offered

I will take it

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

existing as a fact

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existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

used to emphasize that something is true

In scene

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

a round citrus fruit with orange skin

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a round citrus fruit with orange skin

I bought some fresh oranges

work that a student must do at home

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work that a student must do at home

I have a lot of homework today

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

to continue to have or keep something

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to continue to have or keep something

They maintain a good relationship

to state something as true

He maintains that he is innocent

happening after a particular time

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happening after a particular time

We will eat later

happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

no longer living

The late king died long ago

happening or done not long ago

That is a later development

at a time in the future or after a particular event

I will do it later

at a time that comes after the present

See you later

at a time in the future

I will be back later

happening after the expected time

The later train arrived at midnight

old

This is a later work of the artist

not on time

He is later than usual

not on time

She is later than we expected

a very poisonous substance made from castor beans

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a very poisonous substance made from castor beans

Ricin is a potent toxin

a building where people live

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a building where people live

I live in a big house

a large number of

In scene

a large number of

I have many books

to produce or create something

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to produce or create something

She is making a cake

to cause someone to do something

She is making me clean the room

to get money from a job or activity

She is making a lot of money

a characteristic or feature that contributes to something

He has the making of a champion

to begin to have an effect or become active

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to begin to have an effect or become active

The medicine will kick in soon

to force something open by kicking it

The police kicked in the door

to give money or help

We all kicked in ten dollars

to start having an effect

The medicine will kick in soon

the moment when something begins to take effect

The medicine started to kick in

a room with a toilet and sink

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a room with a toilet and sink

Where is the bathroom?

a room with a toilet and sink

The bathroom is upstairs

to treat someone in an unfair way

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to treat someone in an unfair way

He rubbed the clients the wrong way

to press and move something against a surface

He rubbed his hands together to stay warm

to move something back and forth against a surface with pressure

He rubbed his tired eyes

a medicated substance applied to the skin to relieve pain or congestion

She applied a rub to her sore back

a difficulty or point of disagreement

That is the rub

a mixture of spices and herbs used to flavor meat before cooking

Use a dry rub for the steak

red and painful from rubbing or irritation

This shoe caused a bad rub

to treat someone in a way that pleases them

He rubbed the team the right way

to press and move something against a surface

Please rub my sore shoulders

to take and hold someone so they cannot escape

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to take and hold someone so they cannot escape

The police caught the thief

to change into a state

I got caught in the rain

to get hold of something that is moving

He caught the ball

to be unable to escape

The thief was caught by the police

to be reasonable or understandable

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to be reasonable or understandable

This does not make sense

to be logical or understandable

What you are saying makes sense

to be logical or easy to understand

Your explanation makes sense

something that can be done or is true

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something that can be done or is true

It is possible to finish the work today

a person who might be chosen for something

She is a possible for the role

to show the way or be in charge

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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 may be interested in buying a product or service

The police followed a new lead in the case

to take someone into police custody

In scene

to take someone into police custody

The police arrested the man

a sudden stop in function

He suffered a cardiac arrest

to take someone into legal custody

The police will arrest the thief

to seize someone by legal authority

They arrested him at the airport

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

to get or receive something

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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

having a positive or desirable quality

In scene

having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

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

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 set of questions or tasks to measure knowledge or ability

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a set of questions or tasks to measure knowledge or ability

I have a math test tomorrow

to try something to check its quality

I want to test the new car

a procedure done to test a hypothesis

The scientist ran a test

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

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to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

used to tell someone to pay attention to what you are about to say

In scene

used to tell someone to pay attention to what you are about to say

Get this, he actually apologized

to understand or comprehend something

I don't get this math problem

used to tell someone to listen to something surprising

Get this he actually won the race

to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

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to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

I need to speak to you

to make someone feel understood or moved

This movie really speaks to me

to talk to someone seriously about their bad behavior or mistakes

The teacher had to speak to the student

to have a conversation with someone

I need to speak to you

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

the feelings and emotions of people

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the feelings and emotions of people

They have kind hearts

the body part that pumps blood

Our hearts beat fast

a heart-shaped symbol

She drew small hearts

a red symbol on playing cards

I have the ace of hearts

words used to show you are grateful

In scene

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

a person or company that hires people

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a person or company that hires people

He is a fair employer

to feel very nervous or worried

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to feel very nervous or worried

Don't sweat the small stuff

clothes worn for exercise or relaxing

I wear my sweats to the gym

to cook food slowly in a little fat without browning it

Sweat the onions in a pan

covered with liquid from the body when hot or active

I am damp with sweat

to question someone closely or aggressively

The detectives sweated the suspect for information

to produce sweat from your skin

I sweat a lot in summer

to feel anxious or stressed about something

Do not sweat the small details

to think of many ideas quickly

In scene

to think of many ideas quickly

Let's brainstorm some ideas

to deceive someone

In scene

to deceive someone

You can't fool me

to deceive someone

Don't try to fool me

a person who lacks good sense

Don't be such a fool

a person who lacks good judgment

He is a complete fool

to say or show that you disagree with something

In scene

to say or show that you disagree with something

They protest against the new law

a strong complaint or disagreement

The decision met with a loud protest

to a previous place or position

In scene

to a previous place or position

Please come back

the part that is behind or at the back of something

My back hurts

to reply to someone's message

I will write back soon

to support someone or something

I will back you up

to take care of someone or keep them safe

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to take care of someone or keep them safe

He looks out for his sister

to pay attention to someone to keep them safe

Look out for traffic when you cross the street

to pay attention to see if something appears

Look out for cars when you cross the street

to be very sure about something

In scene

to be very sure about something

I bet he is late

to risk money on a game or race

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to risk money on a game or race

He bet on the red car

the most suitable or helpful option

Taking the train is your best bet

the quality of being pleasant or attractive

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the quality of being pleasant or attractive

He has a charming smile

a female child of a parent

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a female child of a parent

My daughter is smart

a female child of a parent

She has a daughter

a person who records financial information for a business

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a person who records financial information for a business

She works as a bookkeeper

without thinking about the results

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without thinking about the results

He decided rashly to quit his job

a well-known expression or remark

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a well-known expression or remark

It is an old saying

to say words to someone

He is saying hello to his friend

the act of speaking words

His way of saying things is funny

not serious or important

In scene

not serious or important

It was a minor mistake

a musical scale with a sad or serious sound

This song is in a minor key

a person below the age of legal adulthood

He is still a minor

in a direction to the left or right

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in a direction to the left or right

The crab walks sideways

to move from one place to another

In scene

to move from one place to another

He goes to school

to happen or develop in a particular way

How does the project go

to be connected or relevant to something

This tie goes well with your shirt

to speak or tell something

The clock goes tick-tock

one after another without a break

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one after another without a break

He won three games in a row

a series of similar things happening one after another

She won three games in a row

something that is done or happens

In scene

something that is done or happens

Take action now

the moving parts of a gun that load and fire it

The gun's action is smooth

a signal to begin

The director shouted action

a region or piece of land

In scene

a region or piece of land

This is our territory

an area of land controlled by a group or country

The soldiers defended their territory

an area of land under a ruler or government

The soldiers guarded the territory

a rude, mean, or annoying person

In scene

a rude, mean, or annoying person

He called her a bitch

to express dissatisfaction or annoyance

Stop bitching about the weather

a female dog

The bitch is guarding her puppies

a difficult or annoying situation or task

Solving this problem is a real bitch

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 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

the way things are organized or arranged

In scene

the way things are organized or arranged

I like your desk setup

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

In scene

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

an idea or belief you have

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an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

In scene

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

What do you think of this movie

to have an idea or remember something

I can think of a better name

to have someone or something in your thoughts

I am thinking of my friends

to start talking about a topic

Can you think of any good movies

an instruction to do something

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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

informal word for dollar

In scene

informal word for dollar

It only costs five bucks

a male deer, especially an adult one

The buck has large antlers

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

He tried to pass the buck to his colleague

to try very hard to get something

He is bucking for a promotion this year

a line or route along which something moves

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a line or route along which something moves

The train is on the track

a special advantage or connection that helps you succeed

He has the inside track for the job

to follow the movement or development of something

The police are tracking the suspect

to be logical or consistent with what is already known

This story tracks with the facts

a written note of information you keep to remember it

I keep a track of my expenses

a piece of recorded music on an album

This is my favorite track on the album

a sport where people run races on a track

She runs track at school

a thin flat piece of cloth or paper

In scene

a thin flat piece of cloth or paper

I need a clean sheet for the bed

a large piece of cloth used to cover a mattress

I put a clean sheet on the bed

a thin flat piece of paper

Please write your name on a sheet of paper

on two occasions

In scene

on two occasions

I called him twice

to express doubt about something

In scene

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

a person who officially checks financial records

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a person who officially checks financial records

The auditor checked the company records

to be in charge of something

In scene

to be in charge of something

She runs a small business

to move fast on your feet

In scene

to move fast on your feet

I run every morning

to happen or take place repeatedly over a period of time

The play runs for two hours

in an uncertain or undecided position

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in an uncertain or undecided position

The athlete is on the bubble for the final

careful attention to avoid danger

In scene

careful attention to avoid danger

Handle the glass with caution

to give someone a warning about a possible problem

He cautioned her about the icy road

an official notice that someone has done something wrong

The player received a caution for the foul

full of danger or risk

In scene

full of danger or risk

It is a risky decision

to know the meaning of something

In scene

to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

to go down on your knees

In scene

to go down on your knees

He knelt down to pray

to go down on one or both knees

He knelt to pick up the toy

to rest on one or both knees, often to pray

He knelt to pray

to go down or stay on your knees

She knelt on the floor

to put money into something expecting profit

In scene

to put money into something expecting profit

I want to invest in this company

to give someone a particular quality or feeling

This uniform invests him with authority

to give time, effort, or emotion to something

You should invest more effort in your work

to give someone a power or right

The law invests the court with power

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

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

a period of 12 months

In scene

a period of 12 months

Happy New Year

12 months or 365 days

In scene

12 months or 365 days

This year is 2024

lasting five years

It lasted five years

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

in accordance with fact or reality

In scene

in accordance with fact or reality

It is true that she is here

always telling the truth

He is a true person

always supporting and being faithful to someone

She is a true friend to me

always working as expected

This system is true and effective

a common sickness with fever and cough

In scene

a common sickness with fever and cough

I have the flu

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