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Breaking Bad — Season 5 Episode 2

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a person who finds out information

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a person who finds out information

The investigator arrived at the scene

a person who looks into something carefully

The investigator checked the documents

a person who looks into something to find out the truth

The investigator solved the mystery

complete or total

In scene

complete or total

I read the entire book

complete or full

The entire team arrived early

all of something

She read the entire book

in the same place or group as each other

In scene

in the same place or group as each other

We study together

in a romantic relationship again after a breakup

They got back together recently

to join separate parts to make a single whole

How much is it all together

in a sensible and well-planned way

She is a very together person

a specific area or position

In scene

a specific area or position

What is your current location?

to give a poisonous substance to someone

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to give a poisonous substance to someone

He tried to poison the king

an informal word for an alcoholic drink that someone chooses to have

What is your poison tonight

a substance that can cause illness or death

The snake's poison is strong

a substance that can cause illness or death

The snake had a deadly poison

good enough; satisfactory

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good enough; satisfactory

Her apology was acceptable

good enough to be approved of

The quality of the work is acceptable

good enough; satisfactory

The quality is acceptable

to look at something to see if it is correct or acceptable

In scene

to look at something to see if it is correct or acceptable

Please check it out

to go somewhere together with someone

In scene

to go somewhere together with someone

I will go with you to the store

to pick or select something

I will go with the red car

to look good or be suitable together

This tie goes with your suit

to be or become involved with someone or something

I want to go with someone who is kind

a topic that needs to be discussed or dealt with

In scene

a topic that needs to be discussed or dealt with

The first order of business is to review the budget

the thing that needs to be done first

The first order of business is to sign the contract

to be made to take the blame for a mistake or problem

In scene

to be made to take the blame for a mistake or problem

He was forced to go under the bus for the mistake

to think something is true without proof

In scene

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

In scene

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

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

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

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

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

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

In scene

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

to stop doing something

In scene

to stop doing something

I want to quit smoking

to stop doing a job or activity

He decided to quit his job.

the air taken into the lungs

In scene

the air taken into the lungs

Take a deep breath

to give a name to something

In scene

to give a name to something

Let's call it a success

to predict something accurately

You called it when you said it would rain

to stop an activity for now

Let us call it a day

a place or event where people pay to have their car cleaned

In scene

a place or event where people pay to have their car cleaned

I took my car to the car wash

a place where you pay to have your car cleaned

I took my car to the car wash

to stop working or progressing

In scene

to stop working or progressing

Our car broke down on the way home

to separate something into parts to understand it

Let us break down the task

to make someone feel less strong or confident

The constant criticism broke him down

to produce tears from your eyes

She broke down in tears

to separate something into smaller parts

The scientist will break down the data

to divide something into smaller parts

Please break down the project into steps

to stop functioning

My car broke down on the highway

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

someone who guides or directs a group

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someone who guides or directs a group

He is a great leader

a person who is recognized as an authority in a particular field

She is a leader in medical research

the person in charge of a group

He is the leader of the team

a long-running activity or race

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a long-running activity or race

He ran a marathon

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

a person who owns something

In scene

a person who owns something

Who is the owner of this car?

someone who owns something

He is the owner of the company

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

present in the world or a place

In scene

present in the world or a place

There are many opportunities out there

strange or unusual

His ideas are a bit out there

in a place that is away from the speaker

Look at the birds out there

in a place away from here

He is out there waiting for you

in a place away from here

There are many people out there

polite behavior and care for others

In scene

polite behavior and care for others

We show respect for our elders

to have a good opinion of someone or something

I respect my teacher

a specific part or detail of something

He is right in this respect

polite behavior and care for others

We should show respect to our elders

to become an adult

In scene

to become an adult

I want to be a doctor when I grow up

to become older

Children grow up quickly

to a certain limit or amount

The price can grow up to fifty dollars

to become an adult

I want to be a pilot when I grow up

relating to a large company

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relating to a large company

He works in a corporate office

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

In scene

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

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

lacking strength or power

In scene

lacking strength or power

He is too weak to stand

not strong or powerful

He feels weak after being sick

comparative form of weak

He became weaker after the illness

clear and exact

In scene

clear and exact

I need specific instructions

clearly defined or identified

I have a specific goal

happening without warning, intended to surprise

In scene

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

a large fish that lives in the ocean

In scene

a large fish that lives in the ocean

I like eating sea bass

an area behind a house, usually with grass

In scene

an area behind a house, usually with grass

The kids are playing in the backyard

to do or carry out an activity

In scene

to do or carry out an activity

They conduct a survey

the way a person acts

His conduct was professional

to allow electricity or heat to pass through

Metal wires conduct electricity

to organize or direct an activity

The scientist will conduct the experiment

feeling unwell

In scene

feeling unwell

I feel sick today

slang for very good or impressive

That car is sick

causing a feeling of disgust or strong disapproval

This is a sick joke

annoyed or bored with something you have experienced for too long

I am sick of this noise

one more; a different one

In scene

one more; a different one

I want another cup of coffee

to feel affection for something

In scene

to feel affection for something

I don't care for sweets

to not like something

I do not care for this food

to take care of someone or something

He cares for his sick dog

to wish for something

Would you care for some coffee?

no more than

In scene

no more than

It is only a scratch

being the one and only

In scene

being the one and only

You are my only friend

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

I have only two dollars

a group of twelve

In scene

a group of twelve

I bought a dozen eggs

to be in opposition to something

In scene

to be in opposition to something

He is against the plan

in opposition to someone or something

He is against the new plan

in opposition to

It is against the rules

in contact with; pressed on

He leaned against the wall

a large number or amount

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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 large amount or number

In scene

a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

the number 1

In scene

the number 1

I have one book

to be in a particular position or state

In scene

to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

a group of people, especially family or friends

In scene

a group of people, especially family or friends

My folks are coming to visit

the people in a family

I am visiting my folks this weekend

relating to the traditional culture of ordinary people

She likes to listen to folk music

to urge someone to do something

In scene

to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

a game where you buy a ticket for a chance to win money

In scene

a game where you buy a ticket for a chance to win money

He won the lottery

a game where people buy tickets for a chance to win money

I bought a lottery ticket today

a system where winners are chosen by chance

I won the lottery yesterday

in a full or complete way

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in a full or complete way

Wash your hands thoroughly

a step taken to achieve a particular purpose

In scene

a step taken to achieve a particular purpose

They took measures to improve safety

a certain quantity or degree of something

Success is not just a measure of money

to find the size, amount, degree, or value of something

We need to measure the progress

a person's standing or rank in society

He holds a high measure in the community

to take air into the lungs

In scene

to take air into the lungs

Breathe in deeply

to some extent; kind of

In scene

to some extent; kind of

I sort of agree with you

a group with similar features

This is a new sort of fruit

a particular kind of something

What sort of music do you like

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

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

a thought or plan in your mind

In scene

a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

the right to keep a job permanently

In scene

the right to keep a job permanently

The professor finally received tenure

the time someone holds a job or position

His tenure as manager lasted five years

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

of great size or amount

In scene

of great size or amount

She has a large family

big in size

I want a large coffee

a slang term for one thousand US dollars

He won five large in the game

not quite but close

In scene

not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

to think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

in a state of preparation

In scene

in a state of preparation

I am ready to go

to a great degree

In scene

to a great degree

It is very cold outside

a natural plant-based sugar substitute

In scene

a natural plant-based sugar substitute

I use stevia instead of sugar in my coffee

to cause problems or unrest

In scene

to cause problems or unrest

He likes to stir up trouble at work

to mix a liquid or substance with a spoon or similar

Stir up the paint before using it

to cause a strong feeling or emotion

That news will stir up anger

a small computer you can carry with you

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a small computer you can carry with you

I use my laptop for work

a small computer that can be carried around

I work on my laptop

to ask personal questions that are not your business

In scene

to ask personal questions that are not your business

I don't mean to pry

to lift or open something using a tool or leverage

He pried the lid off the jar

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

In scene

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

not sleeping

In scene

not sleeping

She is awake

to stop sleeping and become aware

He will awake at sunrise

to stop sleeping

I awake early every day

happening after a particular time

In scene

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

at a time after now

I will see you later

before now; in the past

In scene

before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

to say or describe something to someone

In scene

to say or describe something to someone

Can you tell me a story

a group with similar features

In scene

a group with similar features

What sort of food is this

to separate or order things into groups

Please sort these books

to deal with a problem or situation successfully

I will sort this problem out soon

male siblings

In scene

male siblings

He has two brothers

at a slow speed; not quickly

In scene

at a slow speed; not quickly

Please speak slowly

in a slow way

He speaks slowly

at a low speed

The car moved slowly

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

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

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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 move or happen more slowly, or to become less active and busy

In scene

to move or happen more slowly, or to become less active and busy

Please slow down

to start doing something at a slower speed or with less energy

I need to slow down and rest

to speak about something briefly

In scene

to speak about something briefly

He didn't mention the price

to speak about something briefly

Please mention your experience in the letter

to say something about someone or something

He mentioned the book to me

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