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Breaking Bad — Season 4 Episode 2

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to discharge a gun

In scene

to discharge a gun

He fired a shot

a photograph taken with a camera

That is a great shot

completely spoiled or destroyed

My car engine is shot

a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink

He ordered a shot of tequila

using digital technology instead of analog

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using digital technology instead of analog

I have a digital watch

to no longer have something

In scene

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

what happens because of something

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what happens because of something

The result was surprising

to make something happen

Heavy rain resulted in flooding

a group of people related by blood or marriage

In scene

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

used to show you do not care or it does not matter

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used to show you do not care or it does not matter

Whatever, I don't care

used to say that it does not matter which one or what happens

In scene

used to say that it does not matter which one or what happens

I will stay whatever happens

used to refer to something not specified

You can eat whatever you want

a particular situation or example

In scene

a particular situation or example

This is a special case

a box or bag for storing or carrying things

He put the phone in its case

a matter that is decided in a court of law

The police are working on the case

a person who plays video games

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a person who plays video games

He is a professional gamer

to share the same view as someone

In scene

to share the same view as someone

We agree on this point

to say that you accept or agree with something

I agree with you

able to be adjusted by parameters

In scene

able to be adjusted by parameters

This software uses a parametric design model

to have something as part of a group or set

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to have something as part of a group or set

The price includes breakfast

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

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

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

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used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

No way he can win

used to express shock or that you find something hard to believe

No way you won the lottery

a phrase used to say you will not do something

No way I am doing that

the side that faces forward

In scene

the side that faces forward

Sit in the front of the car

to serve as a false appearance for something

They used the store as a front

a particular area of activity or interest

They are working on the diplomatic front

a public activity used to hide a secret illegal activity

The event was a front for his illegal activities

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

Please stand at the front of the line

to give someone something before they pay for it

Can you front me the money until Friday

the forward edge of an advancing mass of air

A cold front is moving in

the forward part of something

Stand at the front of the line

to break up and move earth

In scene

to break up and move earth

He likes to dig in the garden

to look for something by moving things around

In scene

to look for something by moving things around

I had to dig through my bag for the keys

a critical or mocking remark

That was a cheap dig at me

to keep someone or something within limits

In scene

to keep someone or something within limits

Please confine your comments to the topic

without any doubt; totally

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without any doubt; totally

I absolutely agree with you

to remain in a place

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to remain in a place

I will wait in the lobby

making something work

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making something work

He is operating the machine

a time when an activity is happening

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a time when an activity is happening

The training session starts at ten

used to show strong agreement or enthusiasm

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used to show strong agreement or enthusiasm

Right on! I agree with you

to push something on wheels

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to push something on wheels

He wheeled the suitcase

a round thing that turns to move vehicles

The car has four wheels

to put things into a container or device

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to put things into a container or device

Please load the dishwasher

a large amount of something

In scene

a large amount of something

I have a load of work

a task or responsibility that someone has to deal with

This project is a heavy load for the team

the fluid containing sperm that is released during ejaculation

The doctor examined the load

to try to get information about someone or something

In scene

to try to get information about someone or something

He asked about my family

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

In scene

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

I used to swim every day

familiar with something because you have experienced it

I am used to the cold weather

to take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

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to take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

The children play in the garden

to perform a role in a film or play

He plays a doctor in the movie

relating to drugs that cause hallucinations

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relating to drugs that cause hallucinations

He had a psychedelic experience after taking the drug

to take one number away from another

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to take one number away from another

Subtract 2 from 5

to say something directly and honestly

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to say something directly and honestly

Just come right out and tell him the truth

to leave a place right away

You should come right out when the alarm rings

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

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

to move an organ from one body to another

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to move an organ from one body to another

The surgeon will transplant the kidney

to act as if something is true when it is not

In scene

to act as if something is true when it is not

He pretended to be asleep

something that influences a result

The child likes to pretend he is a superhero

to act as if something is true

The kids pretend to be superheroes

the act of keeping someone or something safe

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the act of keeping someone or something safe

This helmet provides protection

involving many things; not specific

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involving many things; not specific

This is a general rule

a high-ranking officer in the army

He is a general in the army

to measure the time or speed of something

In scene

to measure the time or speed of something

The athlete clocked a new record

to hit someone, especially in the face

He clocked him in the face

to notice or understand something

I clocked him watching me

a device that shows the time

There is a clock on the wall

scattered pieces of waste or remains

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scattered pieces of waste or remains

The street was covered in debris

to make something happen to someone

In scene

to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to hand something to someone

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to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

to take something quickly with your hand

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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 spoil the surface of something

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to spoil the surface of something

They defaced the wall with graffiti

coins or paper notes used to buy things

In scene

coins or paper notes used to buy things

I have some money

extremely cool or impressive

In scene

extremely cool or impressive

She is the baddest dancer here

evil | morally wrong or wicked

He is the baddest man in town

the outer layer of a body

In scene

the outer layer of a body

She has soft skin

to punish someone very harshly

They will skin him for this

to take the outer layer off something

He skinned the rabbit

in every way or to the full degree

In scene

in every way or to the full degree

I completely forgot about the meeting

a set of things arranged one after another in a fixed order

In scene

a set of things arranged one after another in a fixed order

Check the serial number on the device

happening many times in a similar way

The police caught the serial thief

a state of quiet and no conflict

In scene

a state of quiet and no conflict

We all want peace

a local official who deals with minor legal matters

The justice of the peace signed our papers

a situation where there is no war or fighting

We all want peace in the world

an informal word for someone you love or like

In scene

an informal word for someone you love or like

I love you babe

an attractive person, often a woman

She is a real babe

a person who is naive or lacks experience

He is a babe in the woods when it comes to business

a very young child or baby

She is holding the babe in her arms

a portion or fragment

In scene

a portion or fragment

I have a piece of cake

to put separate parts together to form a whole

I will piece these parts together

a single object of a particular type

I have two pieces of furniture

not hurt or damaged

The box arrived in one piece

to think that something is true

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to think that something is true

I believe you

a written symbol representing a number

In scene

a written symbol representing a number

The figure is written here

to understand something after thinking

In scene

to understand something after thinking

I can't figure it out

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

a large amount

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a large amount

We have plenty of time

as much as is needed

We have plenty of food for everyone

to a great degree

That room is plenty big for our needs

a unit of length equal to three feet

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a unit of length equal to three feet

The fabric is one yard long

an enclosed area of land next to a building

The children are playing in the yard

to be worthy of something

In scene

to be worthy of something

You deserve to be happy

to go back to a place or activity

In scene

to go back to a place or activity

I will get back to work

to get something again after losing it

I want to get back my book

to do something bad to someone who did something bad to you

He wanted to get back at her

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

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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

having life

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having life

All living things need water

the place or conditions where you live

Their living conditions are poor

the way a person lives

They have a simple way of living

the money you earn to support yourself

He earns a living as a teacher

a sudden shaking of the ground

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a sudden shaking of the ground

The earthquake damaged the building

to look at something carefully

In scene

to look at something carefully

Please check your answers

a written order to a bank to pay money

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a written order to a bank to pay money

Can I have the check please

a design of small squares, often on fabric

He wore a check shirt

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

many times or often

He travels a lot

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

a bullet designed to expand when it hits a target

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a bullet designed to expand when it hits a target

He loaded the gun with hollow point bullets

to express a future plan or intention

In scene

to express a future plan or intention

I am going to study

to regularly be present at a place for a purpose

I am going to university

to draw a weapon from the holster on the opposite side of the body

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to draw a weapon from the holster on the opposite side of the body

The shooter used a cross draw to reach his pistol

to give someone a suggestion about what to do

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to give someone a suggestion about what to do

I advised him to sleep early

to be told information about something

He was advised of the changes

to reach a place

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to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

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

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

to feel pain or distress

In scene

to feel pain or distress

He suffered from a bad headache

to have or hold something with you

In scene

to have or hold something with you

Do you carry an umbrella

to help someone keep going or stay strong

Courage carries him through the day

to have something as a result or consequence

This job carries great responsibility

relating to a particular person

In scene

relating to a particular person

This is a personal matter

relating to someone's character in a way that might be hurtful

His comments were too personal

must or need to

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must or need to

I gotta go now

a solid, naturally occurring inorganic substance

In scene

a solid, naturally occurring inorganic substance

Water contains many important minerals

to be required or expected to do something

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to be required or expected to do something

You are supposed to arrive on time

to think something is true without proof

I supposed it was true

thought to be true or likely

It is a supposed fact

to move something toward yourself

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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 carry out an action

He tried to pull a trick on me

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

easy to see or understand

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easy to see or understand

The answer is obvious

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

the state of no longer having something

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the state of no longer having something

The company suffered a huge loss

a state of not knowing what to do or say

I was at a loss for words

to strongly dislike

In scene

to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

to say or do something rude to someone

In scene

to say or do something rude to someone

Don't insult me

a comment that is offensive to someone

That comment was a terrible insult

a large heavy gun on wheels or a fixed base

In scene

a large heavy gun on wheels or a fixed base

The army fired the cannon

a machine that shoots objects through the air

The soldier fired the cannon

relating to the skull or head

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relating to the skull or head

He suffered a cranial injury

to make someone feel strong emotion

In scene

to make someone feel strong emotion

The speaker worked up the audience

to become very upset or excited

She worked herself up over the news

to improve or make something more complete

I need to work up this draft

to make someone feel very upset or excited

Do not work up the students before the exam

a set of medical tests done to check a person's health

The doctor ordered a full work-up for the patient

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