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Bridgerton — Season 4 Episode 8

Words & meanings

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to try to find something

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to try to find something

I am searching for my keys

complete or absolute

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complete or absolute

It was sheer luck

thin and see-through

She wore a sheer dress

very thin and see-through

The curtains are sheer

polite term for a man

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polite term for a man

This gentleman is waiting

a polite man from a high social class

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a polite man from a high social class

He is a true gentleman

a polite word for a man

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a polite word for a man

Is there a gentleman who can help

a polite or formal word for a man

He is a real gentleman

the legal right to take care of a child

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the legal right to take care of a child

She has custody of the children

the legal right to take care of a child

The mother won custody of the children

the state of being held by the police or in prison

The suspect was taken into custody

a matter that is decided in a court of law

They are fighting for custody of their child

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

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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

to be unable to remember something

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to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to share the same view as someone

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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

to say yes or have the same opinion

I agree with your plan

one part of a television or radio series

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one part of a television or radio series

I am watching the second season

one of the four parts of a year

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one of the four parts of a year

Each season lasts three months

to add salt, herbs, or spices to food

Season the chicken with some salt

to be required or expected to do something

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to be required or expected to do something

You are expected to arrive on time

to think that something will happen

The train arrived at the expected time

thought that something would happen

I expected rain today

money or property a bride brings to her husband

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money or property a bride brings to her husband

Her family prepared a large dowry

money or property a wife brings to her husband

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money or property a wife brings to her husband

The wife brought a dowry

money or property a bride's family gives to the groom's family at marriage

The bride brought a large dowry to the marriage

the result of reaching a goal

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the result of reaching a goal

Hard work leads to success

to think something is important

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to think something is important

I value your friendship

how useful or important something is

This ring has great value

a large, grand house where a king or queen lives

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a large, grand house where a king or queen lives

The palace is very beautiful

to think that something will happen

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to think that something will happen

I expect a call today

to be pregnant with a baby

She is expecting a baby

to be required or expected to do something

You are expected to come

content

I expect a reply soon

an official statement made to a group of people

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an official statement made to a group of people

The school made an important announcement

a public or formal message

The school made an announcement

to bring or come together in one place

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to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

to come into contact with someone or something

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to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

to give aid or support to someone

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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

used to show something happens no matter what

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used to show something happens no matter what

I will go even if it rains

to say or write what someone or something is like

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to say or write what someone or something is like

She will write about her trip

to become older

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to become older

We all grow old eventually

lively and energetic spirit

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lively and energetic spirit

He works with great vim

in a simple or straightforward manner

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in a simple or straightforward manner

She explained it simply

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

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in a simple or straightforward way; merely

I simply wanted to help

used to emphasize a statement

It is simply amazing

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

It is simply a matter of time

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 be brave enough to do something

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to be brave enough to do something

He didn't dare to jump

willing to take risks or try new things

She dared to sing on the stage

a risky or bold act done to show courage

I accepted the dare

used to ask about the quantity or price of something

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used to ask about the quantity or price of something

How much is this

to take place or occur

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to take place or occur

No one knows what will transpire

a large number of people together

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a large number of people together

There is a large crowd at the concert

a large number of people gathered together

The crowd cheered for the team

to press or squeeze into a small space

Do not crowd the passengers in the elevator

to decide that something is the right thing to do

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to decide that something is the right thing to do

You can leave whenever you see fit

to decide that something is right for a situation

You can leave whenever you see fit

the measured period in which things happen

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the measured period in which things happen

I have waited for a long time

existing for a long period

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existing for a long period

I have lived here for a long time

lasting for a long period of time

This is a long time project

a long duration of time

I have not seen you for a long time

having been in a particular position, state, or relationship for a long period

She is a long-time member of this club

to be in a resting position on top of a surface

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to be in a resting position on top of a surface

The book sits on the table

to delay dealing with something

The manager is sitting on the report

to be a member of an official group or committee

She sits on the school board

to put weight on something or someone

Please do not sit on the fragile chair

very silly or unreasonable

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very silly or unreasonable

That is an absurd idea

a person who seeks a romantic relationship

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a person who seeks a romantic relationship

He was her most persistent suitor

the process of teaching and learning

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the process of teaching and learning

Education is important for everyone

to want something to happen or be true

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to want something to happen or be true

I wish for a better world

easy to laugh at

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easy to laugh at

His fashion choice was mockable

to keep someone or something from harm

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to keep someone or something from harm

We must protect the environment

to keep someone or something from being harmed

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to keep someone or something from being harmed

The mother protected her child from the rain

to keep something safe

We must protect the environment

to influence someone in a clever or dishonest way

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to influence someone in a clever or dishonest way

He tried to manipulate her decision

to control someone or something

He tried to manipulate her

to handle or control something skillfully

She manipulated the conversation

to change or control something in a skillful way

He manipulated the data to show the results

without doubt; definitely

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without doubt; definitely

I will certainly help you

a long piece of metal

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a long piece of metal

The lion looked out from behind the bars

a sweet baked treat cut into rectangular pieces

These lemon bars are delicious

a place that serves drinks

I met my friend at a bar

long pieces of metal used to block or hold things

The window has metal bars

long, narrow blocks of something

I ate a bar of chocolate

a place where people are kept as punishment for crimes

He spent years behind bars

a place that serves drinks

We met at the bar

places that serve alcoholic drinks

Many bars are closed tonight

a high level of ability in music or poetry

He wrote some great bars

a party where people wear masks and fancy clothes

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a party where people wear masks and fancy clothes

They attended a masquerade in elegant costumes

to act like someone else

He masqueraded as a guard

fully or totally

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fully or totally

I entirely agree with you

a statement that you did something wrong

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a statement that you did something wrong

He made a full confession

the first time someone performs or appears in public

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the first time someone performs or appears in public

The singer made her debut last night

very interesting or attractive

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very interesting or attractive

This book is fascinating

extremely interesting or attractive

The story was absolutely fascinating

feeling nervous or concerned

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feeling nervous or concerned

I am worried about the exam

to continue to have or keep something

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to continue to have or keep something

They maintain a good relationship

to state something as true

He maintains that he is innocent

a feeling of being very embarrassed

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a feeling of being very embarrassed

He felt a sense of humiliation

to have a job in a particular field or industry

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to have a job in a particular field or industry

She works in finance

to fit or be suitable in a particular place or situation

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to fit or be suitable in a particular place or situation

The new rules work in well

to find time in a busy schedule for someone or something

I can work in a meeting at noon

in the right way

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in the right way

Please close the door properly

in the right way

Please close the door properly

feeling happy with what you have

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feeling happy with what you have

She is content with her life

the amount of a substance contained in something

The sugar content is high

the information or ideas contained in something

This book has very interesting content

a period of 24 hours

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a period of 24 hours

I work every day

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

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a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We celebrate a special day

a period of time, especially in the past

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a period of time, especially in the past

In my grandfather's day, there were no computers

at some time in the future

I want to travel the world one day

each day

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each day

I exercise every day

to ask someone to marry you

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to ask someone to marry you

He proposed to her last night

to put forward an idea or plan

I propose a new plan

to ask someone to marry you

He decided to propose

to request information

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to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

wrong or not correct

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wrong or not correct

His belief was mistaken

to think someone or something is another person or thing

I mistook him for someone else

to use time doing something

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to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to treat someone or something without respect

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to treat someone or something without respect

He dishonored his family name

to not win a fight, game, or contest

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to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to no longer have something

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to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not know where someone or something is

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to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not understand what someone is saying

You are losing me

to not know where you are

I always lose my keys

to be beaten in a game or competition

We did not want to lose the game

to stop living

She lost her father last year

to not win a game or contest

They will lose the match

to no longer have something

I do not want to lose this chance

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

to be unable to find something

Did you lose your wallet

to stop having something you had before

He lost his job yesterday

to stop having something

I lost my focus

in or to every place

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in or to every place

I looked everywhere for my keys

to get money or reward for work

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to get money or reward for work

He earns a good salary

to get money by working

I need to earn money

to get money for work done

She earns a salary

to get money for work done

He earns payment for his work

to change the shape or form of something

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to change the shape or form of something

She tried to reshape the clay

not important or serious

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not important or serious

They argued over a trivial matter

the most suitable or helpful option

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the most suitable or helpful option

It will take two hours at best

used to say that the best possible description of something is not very good

The movie was boring at best

in the most positive situation

The movie was at best okay

in the most favorable situation

We will arrive at best by noon

something that is wrong or incorrect

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something that is wrong or incorrect

I made a mistake

to think something is different than it really is

I mistook him for his brother

a room in a house where guests are entertained

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a room in a house where guests are entertained

They welcomed their guests in the drawing room

liked more than others

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liked more than others

Blue is my favorite color

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

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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 see or become aware of something

I picked up a strange smell in the room

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

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to have an opinion or attitude

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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 use time doing something

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to use time doing something

She spent the day reading

already used or consumed

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already used or consumed

The battery is spent

very tired or lacking energy

I am completely spent

to give money in exchange for something

He spent all his money

to decide someone is guilty of a crime

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to decide someone is guilty of a crime

The jury convicted him

a person found guilty of a crime

The convict escaped from prison

a place where people live

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a place where people live

The soldiers returned to their quarters

a unit of money equal to 25 cents

I have two quarters in my pocket

one of four equal parts of something

He cut the pizza into quarters

particular parts or groups of people

He lives in the staff quarters

not proud or arrogant

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not proud or arrogant

He is a humble man

to make someone feel less important or proud

The defeat humbled him

to make someone feel less important

The loss humbled the champion

making someone feel less important or proud

The defeat humbled him

to arrange a romantic relationship between two people

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to arrange a romantic relationship between two people

She loves to make a match for her single friends

something given in return for good behavior or work

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something given in return for good behavior or work

He got a reward for his hard work

to give something to someone for their actions

Teachers reward students for hard work

to think something is true without proof

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to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to be required or expected to do something

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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 say that someone is responsible for something bad

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to say that someone is responsible for something bad

Do not blame me for this mistake

to say someone did something wrong

They blamed him for his selfish behavior

to say someone did something wrong

I blame the rain for the delay

the state of being responsible for something bad

He accepted the blame for the accident

to press something with great force

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to press something with great force

He crushed the empty can

the quality of a person's mind or feelings

I have a crush on him

a strong feeling of romantic attraction

I have a crush on him

what you think about something

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what you think about something

What is your view on this

to see or watch something

I want to view the photo

a television program

I watched the morning view on TV

what you can see from a place

The hotel room has a great view

the floor above the ground floor

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the floor above the ground floor

My bedroom is upstairs

not important to the main issue

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not important to the main issue

What you said is beside the point

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