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Bridgerton — Season 1 Episode 3

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to need to pay or give something to someone

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to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you ten dollars

caused by or happening because of something

He owes his success to hard work

to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you five dollars

familiar with something because you have experienced it

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familiar with something because you have experienced it

I am used to the cold weather

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

I used to swim every day

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

things that you must do

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things that you must do

Doing homework is his responsibility

something you are required to do

It is my responsibility to finish the work

to engage in sexual activity

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to engage in sexual activity

They made love

after a long time or delay

In scene

after a long time or delay

He eventually arrived home

after a long time or delay

We eventually arrived home

after a long time or at the end

He eventually found his keys

over a large area or range

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over a large area or range

This book is widely read

to be responsible for a business or people

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to be responsible for a business or people

He manages a large team

to succeed in doing something difficult

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to succeed in doing something difficult

I managed to fix the car

to succeed in doing something

I can manage to finish the report

to deal with a situation or problem

I can manage this task by myself

content

She manages a large company

to urge someone to do something

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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

so interested that you cannot look away

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so interested that you cannot look away

The audience listened to the story spellbound

to tell someone something is true to make them feel sure

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to tell someone something is true to make them feel sure

I assure you that everything will be fine

to make certain of something

She assured me that the task was done

to act as if something is true when it is not

In scene

to act as if something is true when it is not

She feigned sleep

not married or in a romantic relationship

In scene

not married or in a romantic relationship

He is currently single

a piece of paper money

He paid with a single

one only, each separate

I need a single sheet of paper

a short music recording released to promote an album

They released a new single yesterday

only one, no more than one

I have a single dollar left

a hit in baseball that lets the batter reach second base

The player hit a single

the act of having sex

In scene

the act of having sex

They spent the night lovemaking

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

In scene

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

I read a book

to arrange to use something in advance

I want to book a room

to officially record someone's arrest in police records

The police decided to book the suspect

a written work with pages

I am reading a good book

in a short time

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in a short time

I have enough money

that is enough; no more

In scene

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

This is enough for me

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

a few days ago

In scene

a few days ago

I saw him the other day

in or to any place

In scene

in or to any place

You can sit anywhere

any location or direction

In scene

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 stay or continue to be in a state

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to stay or continue to be in a state

He remains calm in emergencies

a dead body or dead bodies

They found the human remains

what is left after the rest is gone

He ate the remains of the meal

a dead body or part of a dead body

The remains were buried in the grave

to do something regularly to improve your skill

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to do something regularly to improve your skill

You need to practice piano

a set of questions or tasks to measure knowledge or ability

He completed the practice questions before the exam

to do something regularly as a habit

He makes it a practice to read

a business where a professional works

She has a medical practice

to do something repeatedly to improve

I practice piano every day

to ask for something in a firm or strong way

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to ask for something in a firm or strong way

The workers demand better pay

an act of asking for something

I demand an explanation

to ask for something forcefully

The workers demand higher wages

used to make an adjective stronger

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used to make an adjective stronger

I am terribly sorry

in a very unkind or unpleasant way

He behaved terribly at the party

to a great degree

It is terribly cold today

a feeling of great happiness

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a feeling of great happiness

The children played with delight

to make someone feel very happy

The news will delight the whole family

to look at something quickly to check it

In scene

to look at something quickly to check it

Could you cast your eye over this report

a person who reads

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a person who reads

The reader liked the book

someone who reads a text

In scene

someone who reads a text

She is a fast reader

a book used for learning to read

The teacher gave us a reader

a machine that reads information

The card reader is broken

to become an adult

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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

more than is needed or usual

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more than is needed or usual

The noise was excessive

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

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

Do you know I have a great idea

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

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a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

used to express agreement or acceptance

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used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

a thing you want to do or achieve

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a thing you want to do or achieve

My intention is to learn English

trying to get involved in things that are not your business

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trying to get involved in things that are not your business

She is a meddlesome neighbor

in any case or regardless

In scene

in any case or regardless

Either way, we will be late

no matter which of two options is chosen

It will rain either way so take an umbrella

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

In scene

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

Please forgive me

to stop feeling angry with someone for something they did

You should forgive him for his mistake

for the purpose of

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for the purpose of

I study hard in order to pass the exam

to make it possible to do something

I study hard in order to pass the exam

unable to be touched or seen

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unable to be touched or seen

Peace is an intangible value

not able to be touched or measured

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not able to be touched or measured

Success is an intangible benefit

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

not expected or predicted

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not expected or predicted

He received an unexpected gift

to cause a debt or bill to grow

In scene

to cause a debt or bill to grow

He ran up a huge bill at the hotel

to move fast toward someone or something

The child ran up to his mother

the time before an important event when people get ready

There is excitement in the run up to the election

to make something quickly

I can run up a quick lunch for you

a period of time before an event

He was busy in the run-up to the concert

the state of being forced to give in or obey

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the state of being forced to give in or obey

He demanded their submission

something sent for review or consideration

The deadline for submission is tomorrow

to take place

In scene

to take place

What happened?

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

perhaps or possibly

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perhaps or possibly

Perchance we shall meet again

to change something in a bad way so it no longer works correctly

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to change something in a bad way so it no longer works correctly

The virus corrupted the file

willing to break rules for personal gain

The government was corrupt

to make someone behave in a dishonest or immoral way

The bad influence corrupted the young boy

a piece of clothing worn under a skirt or dress

In scene

a piece of clothing worn under a skirt or dress

She wore a lace petticoat under her dress

coming immediately before the present

In scene

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

for that reason

In scene

for that reason

It rained, therefore the game was cancelled

for that reason

It was raining therefore I took an umbrella

an old-fashioned name for a piano

In scene

an old-fashioned name for a piano

She plays the pianoforte gracefully

to talk informally

In scene

to talk informally

We chat every day

a small animal with fur that people keep as a pet

The cat is sleeping on the sofa

a friendly, casual conversation

We had a nice chat

in a very loud, energetic, or uncontrolled manner

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in a very loud, energetic, or uncontrolled manner

They celebrated the victory riotously

a legal document that gives up a claim or right

In scene

a legal document that gives up a claim or right

She signed a legal release

to let someone or something go

Please release the bird

to let something go or make it available

The band will release their new album next week

a feeling of being free from stress or tension

Crying brought her a sense of release

a part of a gun that you pull to fire it

Pull the release to fire the gun

having the same appearance or quality

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having the same appearance or quality

The two brothers look alike

a short interesting story

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a short interesting story

He told a funny anecdote

to learn or be told something

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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 be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

polite term for a man

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polite term for a man

This gentleman is waiting

a polite or formal word for a man

In scene

a polite or formal word for a man

He is a real gentleman

a polite man from a high social class

He is a true gentleman

a polite word for a man

Is there a gentleman who can help

to be given something

In scene

to be given something

I received a letter

not any more

In scene

not any more

This is no longer valid

not anymore; from now on not

He no longer lives here

not anymore

I no longer smoke

to not do something anymore

He no longer works here

to become very busy with something

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to become very busy with something

She is wrapped up in her work

to cover something completely

You should wrap up the gift carefully

to finish an activity or event

Let's wrap up the meeting now

to bring something to an end

Let us wrap up the day with dinner

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

You must vacate the room by noon

to make a legal decision or judgment no longer valid

The court decided to vacate the order

to leave a place unoccupied

Please vacate the room

to say no to or not accept

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to say no to or not accept

He rejected the offer

something that has been refused or not accepted

The factory sells the rejects cheaply

something that has been refused or not accepted

This shirt is a reject

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

to direct your eyes upward

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to direct your eyes upward

Look up at the sky

to search for information about someone or something

I will look up the word in the dictionary

to get better or become more successful

Things are starting to look up for us

to make an effort to see a person when you are in their area

Look me up when you visit Ankara

to try to find information about something

I will look up the word in the dictionary

a long written story

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a long written story

I am reading a novel

not existing before

This is a novel way to solve the problem

not real or genuine

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not real or genuine

She used a false passport

not correct or real

This statement is false

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 hang something from a high place

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to hang something from a high place

We string up the lights

to kill a person by hanging them from a rope, often as a punishment

The outlaws were strung up by the sheriff

to hang something from a line or support, often in a series

We string up lights for the party

happening all the time or not stopping

In scene

happening all the time or not stopping

The noise was constant

a number that does not change in a scientific equation

The value of pi is a constant

a number that does not change in a scientific equation

The speed of light is a physical constant

peaceful and quiet

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peaceful and quiet

The lake was very serene

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

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despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

Although it was raining, we went out

causing admiration or respect

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causing admiration or respect

The view from the top is impressive

causing admiration or wonder

Her performance was impressive

to move or dance in a lively way

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to move or dance in a lively way

The calves cavorted in the meadow

to see or learn where someone or something is

In scene

to see or learn where someone or something is

I found my keys

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The court found that the agreement was invalid

discover | to see or learn where someone or something is

They found the lost dog

to begin or create something

He founded a new company

the colorful part of a plant that makes seeds

In scene

the colorful part of a plant that makes seeds

I gave her a beautiful flower

to act against someone who trusted you

Do not flower those who trust you

the colorful part of a plant

This flower is red

a part of a plant that is often colorful

I gave her a beautiful flower

the act of keeping someone or something safe

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the act of keeping someone or something safe

This helmet provides protection

to go from one place to another

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to go from one place to another

I like to travel to new places

to go to a different point in time

They want to travel through time

to move or be passed from one place to another

News travels very fast

to make or become different

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to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

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

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

You forgot your change

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

to tell someone to forget what you just said

In scene

to tell someone to forget what you just said

Never mind I will do it myself

to pay no attention to something

Never mind the price

used to emphasize that something is even less possible or likely than the thing already mentioned

I cannot walk never mind run

the ability to recognize the value or meaning of something

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the ability to recognize the value or meaning of something

He shows appreciation for hard work

a feeling of being thankful

I want to show my appreciation

showing a lack of respect for someone in authority

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showing a lack of respect for someone in authority

He was fired for his insolent behavior towards his boss

a large group of people or things

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a large group of people or things

A gaggle of tourists blocked the street

to know the meaning of something

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to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to know what something means

In scene

to know what something means

I understand you

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

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