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Every Year After — Season 1 Episode 6

Words & meanings

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connected with God or religion

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connected with God or religion

This is a holy place

used to express anger or emphasis

Holy cow, look at that

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 think something is likely true

I bet he will arrive late

to make sounds showing you think something is funny

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to make sounds showing you think something is funny

He laughs at the joke

something funny that makes people smile or make sounds of amusement

That joke was a good laugh

the sound made when happy or amused

I heard her laugh

to laugh in a quiet way

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to laugh in a quiet way

The students were snickering at the mistake

the place where you live

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the place where you live

He is at home

feeling happy and relaxed in a place

I feel at home here

moving at a low speed

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moving at a low speed

The train is very slow

happening at a low rate or with little activity

Business was slow today

to make something move less quickly

You must slow down

moving at a low speed

The train is very slow

the sport or hobby of catching fish

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the sport or hobby of catching fish

Fishing is a popular hobby

to try to catch fish

We are going fishing today

the activity of trying to catch fish

He enjoys fishing in the lake

the activity of catching fish

Fishing is a relaxing hobby

a very quiet sound made when speaking

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a very quiet sound made when speaking

I heard quiet whispering in the room

a secret or quiet report

There were whisperings about the plan

to say something very softly

She is whispering

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

all the words a person knows or uses

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all the words a person knows or uses

Reading books improves your vocabulary

to give an impression of being something

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to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

very unpleasant or shocking

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very unpleasant or shocking

That smell is gross

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

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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

a group of people related by blood or marriage

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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

a frightening dream

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a frightening dream

I had a nightmare last night

a very difficult or unpleasant situation

This traffic is a nightmare

a strong feeling of affection

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a strong feeling of affection

They are totally in lurve.

to speak angrily to someone

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to speak angrily to someone

The boss really gave it to him for being late

to pass something to someone

Please give it to him

to punish someone severely

They gave it to the cheaters

to hand something to someone

Please give it to her

to pass something to someone

Give it to the teacher

to speak angrily to someone for doing something wrong

My boss will give it to me

to say something to someone directly

Just give it to me straight

a short, audible breath through the nose

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a short, audible breath through the nose

I heard a sniffle in the quiet room

to breathe with a wet sound through the nose

The boy kept sniffing because of his cold

to stop being in a romantic relationship with someone

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to stop being in a romantic relationship with someone

She wants to break up with her boyfriend

belonging to or shared by two or more people

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belonging to or shared by two or more people

They manage the land as a commons

the part of a parliament whose members are elected

The House of Commons is part of the UK parliament

a group of elected representatives in a parliament

The commons debated the new law

the part of a parliament where elected members meet

They walked into the commons to vote

a period of seven days

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a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

a person who moves furniture

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a person who moves furniture

The movers arrived early to help us

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

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 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 think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

up to the time when

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up to the time when

I will work till five

a machine used to keep money in a shop

The cashier opened the till

up to the time when

Wait till tomorrow

up to the time when

Wait till she arrives

a part of a legal document

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a part of a legal document

Read this clause carefully

a separate part of a sentence that has its own subject and verb

The sentence has two clauses

in any case

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in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

a ceremony where two people get married

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a ceremony where two people get married

The wedding ceremony starts at noon

a woman who is getting married

The bride arrived at the wedding early

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We are going to a wedding this Saturday

to become joined in marriage

They are planning their wedding

the ceremony where two people wed

They are planning a beautiful wedding

the ceremony of becoming joined in marriage

They had a small nikah ceremony

to tell someone about possible danger

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to tell someone about possible danger

This is a final warning

a statement that tells someone about a possible problem or danger

The sign gave a warning about the danger

a statement that tells someone about possible danger

He gave me a warning about the slippery floor

a statement that tells of possible harm

The sign is a warning

all of something

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all of something

She read the entire book

complete or full

The entire team arrived early

complete or total

I read the entire book

the bravery to do something difficult

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the bravery to do something difficult

He has the guts to do it

a deep inner feeling

I trusted my gut feeling

the internal parts of a body or object

The mechanic checked the guts of the engine

a feeling of intense dislike used in the phrase 'hate someone's guts'

I hate his guts

the inside part of the body where food is digested

The food travels through your guts

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

used to add a negative statement

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used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

sex with someone who is not your husband or wife

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sex with someone who is not your husband or wife

He was accused of adultery

sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse

He admitted to committing adultery

having a good relationship with someone

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having a good relationship with someone

I am on good terms with my colleagues

used to ask someone to trust what you say

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used to ask someone to trust what you say

Believe me, it is true

used to ask someone to trust what you say

Believe me I did not lie

true or accurate

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true or accurate

You are right

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

inside a period of time or space

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inside a period of time or space

I will arrive within an hour

to check that something is true or correct

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to check that something is true or correct

Make sure the door is locked

having no doubt; confident

Make sure of the facts

to do something to be certain that a situation is as you want it to be

Make sure the door is locked

to make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

a belief that is not true

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a belief that is not true

He is under the delusion that he is a king

for this reason

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for this reason

I think, ergo I am

worried or scared about what might happen

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worried or scared about what might happen

I feel nervous about the exam

relating to the body's system that controls responses to stimuli

I feel nervous before the exam

to arrive at a place or time

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to arrive at a place or time

The dog came at me

to move toward someone in a threatening way

He came at me angrily

to need something

This task comes at a lot of focus

to approach someone in a hostile or aggressive way

The dog came at me

to move toward someone in a threatening way

He came at me with a knife

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

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used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

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a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

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

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

to begin or continue something

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to begin or continue something

Please go ahead

official approval to start an activity

We got the go ahead to start

belonging to or shared by two or more people

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belonging to or shared by two or more people

We have a common goal

a language used by many people

English is a common language

polite behavior and good manners

It is common courtesy to say please

happening often or found in many places

This is a common mistake

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

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used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to express agreement or acceptance

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used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

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to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

He wanted to impress his boss

to have a strong effect on someones feelings or thoughts

Her kindness impressed me

to make someone feel a strong effect

The music impressed the crowd

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

He tried to impress his boss

a person with great knowledge or skill

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a person with great knowledge or skill

She is an expert in this field

to require something because it is necessary

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to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

to stop yourself from doing something

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to stop yourself from doing something

She tried to hold back her tears

to make something happen more slowly or later than it should

Lack of money held back the project

to stop someone from doing something

The police held back the crowd

to keep something from being shown or given

Don't hold back the truth

to make a very high, sharp sound

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to make a very high, sharp sound

The tires squealed on the road

to tell a secret to an authority

He decided to squeal on his friends to the police

a rude or annoying person

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a rude or annoying person

He is such a prick

the male sex organ

He injured his penis

to make a small hole in something with a sharp point

I pricked my finger with a needle

a small, sharp point on a plant or object

The tool has a small sharp prick at the end

feeling not at ease

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feeling not at ease

I feel uncomfortable here

causing physical discomfort

This chair is uncomfortable

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

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

in good health or condition

In scene

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

at the moment when

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at the moment when

I will call you the minute I arrive

used to say that something will happen only if something else does not happen

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used to say that something will happen only if something else does not happen

You cannot pass unless you study hard

except if

I won't go unless you come

a short high-pitched sound

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a short high-pitched sound

I heard a loud beep

to send a signal to someone's pager or phone

He beeped me yesterday

to make a short high-pitched sound

The machine started to beep

a young woman

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a young woman

She is a young lass

a person who helps another

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a person who helps another

She is my assistant

showing kindness and no anger

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showing kindness and no anger

They reached an amicable agreement

to go away from someone or something

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to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

still there after others have gone

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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 feel sad about something you did

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to feel sad about something you did

I regret saying that

a feeling of sadness about something that happened or was not done

He expressed his regret for the mistake

larger and rounder than usual

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larger and rounder than usual

Her eyes were puffy

used to make a polite request

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used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

a piece of information sent to someone

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a piece of information sent to someone

I sent you a message

to send information to someone

I will message him later

a piece of information sent to someone

She left a message for you

a written message sent on a phone

He sent a message by phone

content

I received a short message

a written note sent to someone

Please leave a message

to understand the full meaning or importance of something

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to understand the full meaning or importance of something

I appreciate the effort you put into this

to feel thankful for something

I appreciate your help

to not like or be annoyed by something

I would appreciate it if you stopped bothering me

to recognize the worth of something

I appreciate your help

the hard white parts in the mouth used for biting

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the hard white parts in the mouth used for biting

Brush your teeth

a hard white object in your mouth used for chewing

He lost a tooth

the basic qualities or personality of something

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the basic qualities or personality of something

It is his nature to be kind

the physical world and all living things

I love spending time in nature

the physical world and living things

We must protect nature

the plants, animals, and land of the earth

I love spending time in nature

not having any dirt or marks

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not having any dirt or marks

Please put on a clean shirt

fully or totally

I clean forgot the date

following the rules and not using unfair methods

They played a clean game

not involved in illegal or dishonest activities

He has a clean record

easy to understand or interpret

This is a clean answer

to hit someone, especially in the face

He cleaned him in the face

not guilty of a crime

The jury found him clean

not having done anything illegal

His record is clean

free from dirt or marks

Please keep your room clean

completely free of dirt or marks

The glass is completely clean

a place where someone can go to be alone or hidden

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a place where someone can go to be alone or hidden

They found a quiet hideaway

to stop a relationship or activity

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to stop a relationship or activity

They broke up the session

to crack or split something

The ice began to break up

to skate fast across the ice in hockey

The player will break up the ice

to feel very sad or emotional

He broke up when he heard the news

the ending of a romantic relationship

The break-up happened last week

to end a romantic relationship

They decided to break up

to criticize someone or something strongly

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to criticize someone or something strongly

The boss laid into him for being late

happening or done before the usual or expected time

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happening or done before the usual or expected time

I arrived early today

at a time before the present

We arrived early

near the beginning of a period of time

I woke up early today

an exclamation of happiness or excitement

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an exclamation of happiness or excitement

Yay! We won the game!

a word used to show excitement or happiness

Yay we won the game

to cause physical harm to someone

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to cause physical harm to someone

He injured his leg in the accident

an object or item

This is a useful thing

actions or events that people do

We have many things to do today

objects or matters of any kind

I have many things in my bag

an object, idea, or situation

Some things are hard to explain

general situations or activities

Things are going well

items or matters

Please put your things away

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