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Breaking Bad — Season 4 Episode 10

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CEFR level

to a small degree

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to a small degree

The price increased marginally

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

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to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

a word said to announce something unexpected

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a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

a tool that shoots bullets

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a tool that shoots bullets

The man has a gun

a weapon that shoots bullets

He hid the gun in his bag

to fire a gun at someone or something

He gunned the target

a device that shoots out a substance

She used a glue gun

to see or become aware of something

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to see or become aware of something

I picked up a strange smell in the room

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

I will pick up my friend from the airport

to get better or become more active

The economy is starting to pick up

to start again after stopping

We will pick up the lesson tomorrow

the act of going to get something

The package pick-up is at the front desk

the act of starting a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He is very good at the pick-up

a type of organic chemical

In scene

a type of organic chemical

Phenylacetic acid is used in chemical research

a thick slice of meat, usually beef

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a thick slice of meat, usually beef

I would like a steak

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

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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

not willing to do something

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not willing to do something

I was loath to tell him the truth

systematic investigation to discover facts

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systematic investigation to discover facts

She is doing research on cancer

a large number of

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a large number of

I have many books

one of the twelve parts of a year

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one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

a helpful or kind act

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a helpful or kind act

Can you do me a favour?

to agree with or support something

I favour this new plan

to make something happen

In scene

to make something happen

This choice leads to success

a piece of information that may help solve a problem

The police are following new leads

to show the way or be in charge

She leads the group during the hike

to show someone the way to a place

She leads the guests to their seats

happening or appearing soon

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happening or appearing soon

The coming weeks will be busy

to move toward or arrive at a place

The train is coming

to move from a higher place to a lower one

My friend is coming to my house

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 carry out an action

He tried to pull a trick on me

to take something back or remove it

He decided to pull his request

twelve o'clock in the day

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twelve o'clock in the day

I will see you at noon

the middle of the day, 12 o'clock

We will meet at noon

having a positive or desirable quality

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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

just one thing and nothing else

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just one thing and nothing else

It is nothing but a dream

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 conditions at a particular time

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a set of conditions at a particular time

This is a difficult situation

the set of things happening in a place or to a person

I am in a difficult situation

a set of circumstances or events

It is a difficult situation

the set of things that are happening in a place or at a time

The situation here is strange

existing as a fact

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existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

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

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

to put things into a container or device

In scene

to put things into a container or device

Please load the dishwasher

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 move something to a position

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to move something to a position

Put the book on the table

to make someone go through a difficult situation

The mistake put him in a difficult situation

to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put this

to direct your attention or effort toward something

She put all her energy into the project

possibly; used to express uncertainty

In scene

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 unit of time equal to 60 minutes

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a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

I will be there in one hour

one of the twenty-four parts of a day

We will leave in one hour

a period of 60 minutes

I will be there in an hour

to make use of something

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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

still there after others have gone

In scene

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

the side opposite to right

Turn left here

to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

to find the origin or development of something

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to find the origin or development of something

She traced the family history

to draw a line following the shape of something

I traced the flower on the paper

a small sign or mark left behind

There was no trace of the thief

a very small quantity of something

There is a trace of perfume on her

something that represents a feeling or fact

In scene

something that represents a feeling or fact

This is a token of my gratitude

a round piece of metal used instead of money

I need a token for the game

done to appear inclusive without real meaning

It was only a token gesture

the quality of being clear or reasonable

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the quality of being clear or reasonable

What you said makes sense

to become aware of something

I sense that something is wrong

a particular feeling or awareness

I have a sense of relief

a particular meaning or interpretation

This word has another sense

taxes that were not paid on time

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taxes that were not paid on time

He owes back taxes to the government

money paid to the government on income or goods

He had to pay his back taxes

taxes that were not paid on time

He paid his back taxes

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

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the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

He has a brilliant mind

to be upset or annoyed by something

I don't mind the cold

to have a plan or intention to do something

I mind to help him

to be responsible for something

Please mind your step on the stairs

willing to give or share freely

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willing to give or share freely

He is a very generous man

a visual representation of something

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a visual representation of something

The image is very clear

to make a visual representation of something

Doctors can image the body with this machine

the way people think of a person, company, or product

The company wants to improve its public image

happening right now without delay

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happening right now without delay

We need an immediate answer

most closely related by family or friendship

I only invited my immediate family

an unspecified or unknown location

In scene

an unspecified or unknown location

I left my keys somewhere

place

I left my keys somewhere

an unknown or unspecified place

I left my keys somewhere

in a way that relates to genes or heredity

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in a way that relates to genes or heredity

Some diseases are genetic

to make something by combining parts

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to make something by combining parts

The plant can synthesize energy from sunlight

to mix substances to make a new product

Scientists synthesize new chemicals in the lab

used to express surprise

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used to express surprise

Gosh, it is cold outside

lasting for two weeks

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lasting for two weeks

I will stay for two weeks

a time lasting two weeks

The wait is two weeks

to ask someone to come or join

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to ask someone to come or join

I will invite him to join us

a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or do something

I received an invite to the wedding

to make people want to come in or join

I will invite my friends to the party

a feeling of sadness for someone else's loss

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a feeling of sadness for someone else's loss

Please accept my deepest condolences

to act in a particular way toward someone or something

In scene

to act in a particular way toward someone or something

She treats everyone with kindness

to give medical care to someone

The doctor will treat the patient

to pay for someone else's food or drink

I will treat you to lunch today

something that gives pleasure

This chocolate is a special treat

to go and spend time with someone

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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

money or property that you receive from someone who has died

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money or property that you receive from someone who has died

He received a large inheritance from his grandfather

money or property received from someone who has died

He received a large inheritance from his grandfather

to hand something to someone

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to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

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

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

to a small degree

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to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

the act of taking air in and out of the body

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the act of taking air in and out of the body

He is breathing deeply

the process of taking air into and out of your lungs

Deep breathing helps you relax

to take air into your lungs

Deep breathing helps you relax

in an exact manner

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in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

all of something

In scene

all of something

I ate the whole pizza

not damaged or missing any parts

I ate the whole apple

a high temperature

In scene

a high temperature

The summer heat is strong

the time when a female animal is ready to mate

The cat is in heat

a 1995 American crime film

Have you seen the movie Heat

a gun or firearm

He was carrying heat

something that is more important than others

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something that is more important than others

Safety is our top priority

something that is more important than other things

In scene

something that is more important than other things

My priority is to finish this project

something that is more important than other things

Health is our top priority

the things that are most important to someone

My work is my main priority

possibly or maybe

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possibly or maybe

Perhaps it will rain today

very bad or mean

In scene

very bad or mean

That was a nasty comment

the act of having sex

They had sexual intercourse

to bring back a memory of something

In scene

to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

very good

In scene

very good

You did a great job

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

a powerful illegal stimulant drug

In scene

a powerful illegal stimulant drug

Meth is a dangerous drug

in or to a place that is not inside a building

In scene

in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

an unknown or unspecified person

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an unknown or unspecified person

Someone is at the door

a person who receives money or advantages from something

In scene

a person who receives money or advantages from something

They are the beneficiaries of the new tax policy

a person who gets help or money from someone else

She is the sole beneficiary of his estate

a person who receives money or property from a will

The beneficiary received the inheritance

a written or spoken account of facts or events

In scene

a written or spoken account of facts or events

The police have a record of the accident

the best or highest level ever done

He broke the world record

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

to rise to your feet from a sitting or lying position

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to rise to your feet from a sitting or lying position

I need to get up to reach the book

to be involved in something

What are you getting up to today?

a set of clothes that you wear

She wore a funny get-up to the party

to wake someone from sleep

Please get the children up early

to move away from a place

I have to get up and leave now

to move from a sitting or lying position to a standing one

I get up early every morning

having a pink or rosy color that changes how things look

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having a pink or rosy color that changes how things look

She wears rose coloured glasses

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 someone or something in your thoughts

In scene

to have someone or something in your thoughts

I am thinking of my friends

to have an idea or remember something

I can think of a better name

to start talking about a topic

Can you think of any good movies

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

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

a large piece of land with a house on it

In scene

a large piece of land with a house on it

He lives on a large estate

all the money, property, and possessions a person owns

He left his entire estate to his sister

a particular social or legal position

He holds a high estate in society

the part of your body used to see

In scene

the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

in a correct or suitable way

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in a correct or suitable way

The form was duly signed

the state of being friends

In scene

the state of being friends

Our friendship is very strong

a close relationship between friends

They have a long friendship

a close relationship between friends

They have a long friendship

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

very close to something or someone

In scene

very close to something or someone

He sat next to me

very close to being true

It is next to impossible

coming after the current one

Who is next to go

close to something

The book is next to the lamp

the total sum of money involved in a situation

In scene

the total sum of money involved in a situation

They paid a large tune for the repairs

a series of musical notes that form a song

In scene

a series of musical notes that form a song

She hummed a nice tune

to change something slightly to make it work better

He needs to tune the guitar

a person's way of thinking or feeling about something

He changed his tune when he saw the results

a business where people keep and borrow money

In scene

a business where people keep and borrow money

I have a bank account

to keep or store something for later use

You should bank your savings for later

the land along the side of a river

We sat on the river bank

to lean or tilt to one side

The plane banked to the left

the mother of your parent

In scene

the mother of your parent

My grandmother is kind

to form an idea about something without being sure

In scene

to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

used to express anger or emphasis

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used to express anger or emphasis

Go to hell

a place of torment after death

I don't believe in hell

a state of great pain or misery

Life was hell for him

to wish for something

In scene

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

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