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Bridgerton — Season 4 Episode 1

Words & meanings

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not appropriate or proper

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not appropriate or proper

There was nothing untoward in his behavior

not suitable or proper

Nothing untoward happened at the party

the state of things as they really are

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the state of things as they really are

He returned to reality

a thing that is true or real

This is a harsh reality

having the same appearance or quality

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having the same appearance or quality

The two brothers look alike

a human being

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a human being

He is a good person

a human individual

Every person is different

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

to make something stronger

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to make something stronger

We need to reinforce the wall

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

a title used before a married woman's name

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a title used before a married woman's name

Mrs. Smith is my teacher

to decide between options

In scene

to decide between options

Choose a color

to select from a group of options

You can choose a color

to pick something from a group

Choose your favorite color

very bad or unpleasant

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very bad or unpleasant

The food was horrible

very bad or unpleasant

The weather is horrible

to a very great degree

There was a horrible amount of work

very bad or unpleasant

This is a horrible smell

in the area close to a place

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in the area close to a place

Many trees are around the school

used to indicate an approximate amount

I will arrive around 5 PM

having knowledge of how to use or handle something

She knows her way around the office

to change the direction or result of something

We must turn the situation around

to go with someone to watch or protect them

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to go with someone to watch or protect them

The teacher will chaperone the trip

a person who goes with someone to protect or guide them

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a person who goes with someone to protect or guide them

Every student needs a chaperone

to go with a group of young people to make sure they behave

She will chaperone the students on the trip

likely to change suddenly or behave in ways you cannot guess

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likely to change suddenly or behave in ways you cannot guess

The weather is unpredictable

to watch something carefully, especially to learn something

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to watch something carefully, especially to learn something

She observed the birds

to become aware of something

I observed a small change in the plan

to act according to a rule or promise

Drivers must observe the traffic rules

to stay in one place until something happens

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to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

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to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

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to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

not high

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not high

This is a lower price

to make something less high or reduce its level

Please lower the flag

to reduce the volume of a sound

Please lower the volume

to make a sound less loud

Please lower the music

to make a sound less loud

Can you lower the volume

at a smaller height or level

He lives on a lower floor

to move something to a lower position

Please lower the flag

not high or great in amount, level, or rank

Prices are lower today

not loud

Speak in a lower voice

to make something less

Lower the price

a talk about something

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a talk about something

We had a long discussion about the project

a conversation or debate about a topic

They had a long discussion about their plans

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

a stick that burns to give light

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a stick that burns to give light

He carried a torch

lingering romantic love for a former partner

He still carries a torch for his ex-girlfriend

to deliberately set something on fire

They threatened to torch the building

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

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

to be very sure about something

I bet he is late

the most suitable or helpful option

Taking the train is your best bet

to stop sleeping

In scene

to stop sleeping

I awaken early every day

to become aware of something

He awakened to the truth of the situation

having a stylish and slightly unconventional appearance

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having a stylish and slightly unconventional appearance

He wore his hat at a rakish angle

an event where people try to win something

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an event where people try to win something

He won the photography competition

the act of trying to win or be better

There is a lot of competition between the two companies

to put things in a planned order

In scene

to put things in a planned order

Lay out the tools on the table

to present information clearly

He laid out the details of the project

to hit someone so they fall down and lose consciousness

The boxer laid out his opponent with one punch

to spend time resting in a place

We spent the day laying out on the beach

to say something without saying it directly

In scene

to say something without saying it directly

He implied that he was tired

to say something without saying it directly

Silence may imply consent

in a very excited or enthusiastic way

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in a very excited or enthusiastic way

She eagerly opened the gift

to become aware of something

In scene

to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

the management of money and assets

In scene

the management of money and assets

She needs to organize her personal finances

to break free from a place or situation

In scene

to break free from a place or situation

The prisoner escaped from jail

to be difficult for someone to understand

His name escapes me right now

to get away from a place or situation

The prisoners tried to escape

the act of carefully listening or watching

His escape of the surroundings was intense

to notice or recognize a smell

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to notice or recognize a smell

I can smell smoke

to give off a smell

In scene

to give off a smell

The fish smells bad

the quality perceived by the nose

I love the smell of rain

to come back to a former position or popularity

The trend began to smell again

to keep away from someone or something

In scene

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid traffic

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid heavy traffic

to keep away from something

Try to avoid bad habits

a liquid that you can drink

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a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

to feel comfortable and welcomed as part of a group or environment

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to feel comfortable and welcomed as part of a group or environment

He fits in well with his new team

to find time or space for someone or something in a busy schedule or limited area

I can fit in a quick meeting

to be the right size or type for a space or situation

She does not fit in with her classmates

to feel comfortable and accepted as part of a group

He tries to fit in with his new colleagues

a story that may not be true

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a story that may not be true

I heard a rumor about him

a piece of information that is spread without being confirmed as true

I heard a rumor about the new project

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

used to show that each person in a group does something to the others

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used to show that each person in a group does something to the others

They help one another

a firm, secure position or base

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a firm, secure position or base

He lost his footing on the ice

the base or support for something

The wall needs a solid footing

the soft side of your face

In scene

the soft side of your face

She kissed him on the cheek

the soft side of the buttock

He fell on his right cheek

rude or disrespectful talk

Do not give me any cheek

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

In scene

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 sound expressing agreement or acknowledgment

Mm hmm, I agree

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

Mm hmm, I am listening to you

a sound used to show you are listening or asking someone to continue

Mm hmm, go on

a sound people make to show they agree or are listening

Mm hmm I agree with you

to succeed in doing something difficult

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to succeed in doing something difficult

I managed to fix the car

to be responsible for a business or people

He manages a large team

to succeed in doing something

I can manage to finish the report

to decide on something after thinking

In scene

to decide on something after thinking

They settled on a blue car

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

coming after all others; the only one left

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coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

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

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

happening right away

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happening right away

Come here immediately

to make someone feel hurt or angry by being rude

In scene

to make someone feel hurt or angry by being rude

I did not mean to offend you

to feel hurt or angry due to something rude

I did not mean to offend you

having as part of a group

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having as part of a group

Everyone is invited, including me

a group of people living together

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a group of people living together

We live in a multicultural society

a group of people with a shared interest or goal

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a group of people with a shared interest or goal

She is a member of a historical society

a group of people with shared interests

He is a member of a historical society

from the start; in the first place

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from the start; in the first place

To begin with we need a plan

to start doing something

Let us begin with the first chapter

to start a process or situation

We will begin with a short story

the remaining people or things in a group

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the remaining people or things in a group

Some stayed and the others left

more people

We should help others

people that are not the one mentioned

You should respect others

to finally be in a particular situation

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to finally be in a particular situation

We ended up with no money

to finally have or reach something

She ended up with the job

to finally have something after a series of events

They ended up with a huge debt

to finally have something

You will end up with a good grade

a person who teaches

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a person who teaches

My teacher is very kind

a person who helps others learn

He is a yoga teacher

a person who helps others learn

The teacher explains the lesson

to be confronted by something difficult

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to be confronted by something difficult

We are up against a big problem

in contact with; pressed on

The ladder is up against the wall

a large flat plate for serving food

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a large flat plate for serving food

He carried a fruit platter

soft and not rough or severe

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soft and not rough or severe

He is a gentle person

a polite or kind person

He is a gentle man

kind and calm

He has a gentle voice

to bring back a memory of something

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to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

to suddenly stop something for a short time

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to suddenly stop something for a short time

Please do not interrupt me

to make something again or differently

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to make something again or differently

I want to remake this cake

a new version of a movie, song, or other work

This movie is a remake

to make something again or differently

They will remake the old movie

a new version of a movie, song, or other work

This movie is a remake of an old classic

the possibility that something will happen

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the possibility that something will happen

The prospect of a new job is exciting

a person who may become a customer or client

The sales team is contacting new prospects

to form letters or words on a surface

In scene

to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

to take care of someone or something

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to take care of someone or something

I look after my little brother

to be responsible for someone or something and ensure their well-being or good condition

You must look after your dog

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

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feeling pleasure or satisfaction

I am glad to see you

feeling pleased or satisfied

I am glad to see you

to be stronger or more important than something else

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to be stronger or more important than something else

The smell of garlic overpowered the other flavors

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

I need to get out of here

to a place that is not here

I am out of here

to move to a place

In scene

to move to a place

Come here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Come now do not be upset

to occur or take place

How did this come about

very beautiful or impressive

In scene

very beautiful or impressive

The sunset was glorious

a person who gives legal advice and represents people in court

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a person who gives legal advice and represents people in court

I consulted my solicitor about the contract

to break apart suddenly and violently

In scene

to break apart suddenly and violently

The bomb will explode

to break apart suddenly with force

The balloon will explode

breaking apart with a loud noise

The balloon exploded loudly

not a single thing

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not a single thing

There is nothing here

not a single thing

I have nothing in my hand

still there after others have gone

There is nothing left

not anything

There is nothing in the box

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to have an opinion or attitude

In scene

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to think that something is true without proof

In scene

to think that something is true without proof

I presume that he will be late

to think something is true without proof

I presume you are tired

to think something is true without proof

I presume that he is at home

extremely good

In scene

extremely good

This cake is excellent

to make someone behave in a morally bad way

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to make someone behave in a morally bad way

They tried to debauch the young man

to say sorry for something you did wrong

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to say sorry for something you did wrong

I apologize for being late

to express regret for a mistake

I apologize for being late

the act of admitting you did something wrong

You should apologize for being late

a very small copy of something

In scene

a very small copy of something

He has a miniature car

something you wear over your face

In scene

something you wear over your face

He is wearing a mask

to cover or hide something

He tried to mask his nervousness

to cover or hide something

She tried to mask her sadness

a 1994 American comedy-drama film

I really like the movie Mask

many times or regularly

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many times or regularly

I often visit my grandmother

a female parent

In scene

a female parent

I love my mother

without doubt; definitely

In scene

without doubt; definitely

I will certainly help you

used to emphasize a statement

In scene

used to emphasize a statement

It is very cold indeed

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