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Every Year After — Season 1 Episode 8

Words & meanings

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to know the meaning of something

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to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

to use something as the main reason or starting point for something

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to use something as the main reason or starting point for something

We base this plan on research

to use something as the reason for a decision or idea

I base my opinion on facts

a region on the west coast of Canada

In scene

a region on the west coast of Canada

I want to visit British Columbia

to have your home in a place

In scene

to have your home in a place

I live in London

to live in the building where you are employed

The nanny lives in with the family

to have your home in a place

I live in a big house

living in the same place as someone

They have a live-in nanny

living in the same home as a romantic partner

They are a live-in couple

to become older

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to become older

We all grow old eventually

the small part that grows into a plant

In scene

the small part that grows into a plant

Plant the seed in the soil

to arrange the initial ranking of competitors in a sports tournament

They seeded the top players in the tournament

a position in a sports competition

He is the first seed in the tournament

the first meal of the day

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the first meal of the day

I eat breakfast at 8 AM

the first meal of the day

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the first meal of the day

I like to eat eggs for breakfast

in the middle of a group

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in the middle of a group

He stood amongst the crowd

to be completely covered or overcome by something

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to be completely covered or overcome by something

I am drowning in work

to say something to get information

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to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to a previous place or position

In scene

to a previous place or position

Please come back

the part that is behind or at the back of something

My back hurts

to reply to someone's message

I will write back soon

to support someone or something

I will back you up

to get or receive something

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to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

an event that happens without warning

In scene

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

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

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

a feeling of great sadness after a loss

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a feeling of great sadness after a loss

He felt great grief after his father died

deep sadness or pain

He felt great grief after the loss

problems or difficulties that cause worry

This broken computer is giving me a lot of grief

a smaller amount or number

In scene

a smaller amount or number

I want less water

to ask God to protect or help

May God bless you

too many to count

The stars are endless

not having something

She is fearless

for all time, always

In scene

for all time, always

I will love you forever

for a very long period

I will remember this day forever

a shiny ball that reflects light in a dark room

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a shiny ball that reflects light in a dark room

We danced under the disco ball

to report your arrival at a place, such as a hotel or airport

We need to check in at the airport

to contact someone to share information or see how they are

I called to check in on you

a short meeting to share updates

We had a quick check in this morning

to report your arrival at a place

We will check in at the hotel

a short meeting or visit to see someone

I checked in on my sick friend today

every single thing or all things

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every single thing or all things

He lost everything

every single thing

Everything is ready

to leave a place, especially to end a stay or activity

In scene

to leave a place, especially to end a stay or activity

We should pack up and go home

to put things into containers for travel or storage

It is time to pack up our things

to put things into containers for storage or transport

We need to pack up our things before moving

to put things into boxes or bags to store or move

Please pack up your things

a particular situation or example

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a particular situation or example

This is a special case

a box or bag for storing or carrying things

He put the phone in its case

a matter that is decided in a court of law

The police are working on the case

to take air or something into your lungs

In scene

to take air or something into your lungs

Inhale deeply through your nose

a liquid used to cover surfaces with color

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a liquid used to cover surfaces with color

He used spray paint to color the wall

to apply paint using a spray tool

I need to spray paint this old chair

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

In scene

to no longer have something

I lost my ring

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

to no longer have something

I often lose my keys

to take in or absorb something

In scene

to take in or absorb something

The sponge soaked up the water

a feeling of being bad or wrong about something you did

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a feeling of being bad or wrong about something you did

He felt a deep sense of shame

to make someone feel bad about something they did

They shamed him for lying

a feeling of sadness or disappointment

It is a shame that the store is closed

to spend time in a casual way

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to spend time in a casual way

I just want to hang out at home

to put wet clothes on a line to dry

I hang out the laundry in the sun

to stick a part of your body out of an opening

Do not hang out the window

to spend time with friends in a casual way

We like to hang out on weekends

to spend time relaxing with friends

They hang out at the park every day

to spend time with someone in a relaxed way

We hung out at my house

to spend time with friends in a relaxed way

Let's hang out this evening

a casual meeting with friends or others

We planned a fun hang out for Friday

a color between black and white

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a color between black and white

The sky is gray today

to change to a color between black and white

His hair is starting to gray

in another way or manner

In scene

in another way or manner

I thought otherwise

in a different situation or if something else happens

Hurry up, otherwise you will be late

to have something as part of a group or set

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to have something as part of a group or set

The price includes breakfast

having as part of a group

The book includes many pictures

to move around quickly or busily

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to move around quickly or busily

The children are running around in the garden

to be very busy doing many things

I have been running around all day

to receive a message or response from someone

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to receive a message or response from someone

I hope to hear from you soon

to get a message or call from someone

I want to hear from you soon

to get a message or contact from someone

I want to hear from you soon

to get a message or contact from someone

I heard from my brother about the results

informal word for a group of people

In scene

informal word for a group of people

Listen guys

people | an informal word for a group of people

Hi guys

an informal word for a man

He is a nice guy

an informal word for men

Those guys are tall

a person's father or mother

In scene

a person's father or mother

I love my parents

a company that owns another company

The parent company owns several smaller businesses

to care for and bring up a child

They are parenting their children with love

a person's father or mother

My parent is very kind

a stupid person

In scene

a stupid person

He is a complete idiot

a very stupid or silly person

Do not be an idiot

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

In scene

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

Please sign the contract here

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

sounds arranged in a pleasing way

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sounds arranged in a pleasing way

I love listening to music

a difficult or unpleasant situation

He had to face the music for his actions

organized sounds made for listening

I listen to music every day

to have clothes on your body

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to have clothes on your body

She is wearing a blue dress

to put clothing on yourself

He is wearing his clothes

to have clothes or accessories on your body

She is wearing a blue dress

to have clothing on your body

He is wearing his new shoes today

having the style or qualities typical of a writer

In scene

having the style or qualities typical of a writer

Her style is quite writerly

to mix eggs and cook them while stirring

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to mix eggs and cook them while stirring

I like to scramble eggs for breakfast

to mix things together in a confused way

The letters were scrambled on the page

to move fast with your hands and feet

They scrambled up the hill

to get or take something with a fast movement

In scene

to get or take something with a fast movement

She grabbed her keys and left

to surround or be on all sides of something

The walls grab the garden

to take something quickly with your hand

She reached out to grab the bag

to form a picture in your mind

In scene

to form a picture in your mind

I am imagining a forest

a picture or idea in your mind

She is imagining a happy ending

to think someone is guilty or something is wrong

In scene

to think someone is guilty or something is wrong

The police suspect him of the crime

someone thought to be guilty of a crime

The police caught the suspect

seeming likely to be bad or dishonest

That behavior looks very suspect

someone thought to be involved in a crime

The police questioned the suspect

to go to another place or switch allegiance

In scene

to go to another place or switch allegiance

He went over to the other side

to lie or rest on top of something

A rug goes over the floor

to examine or check something

Let's go over the plan

to go to someone's home

I will go over to his house later

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

In scene

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

full of fun and energy

In scene

full of fun and energy

The puppy is very playful

to produce sounds with the voice

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to produce sounds with the voice

The baby was vocalizing to express her needs

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

a strong feeling or emotion

In scene

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

to try to stop an attack or oppose something

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to try to stop an attack or oppose something

He decided to fight back

the time of year when leaves fall

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the time of year when leaves fall

I love autumn

to make someone feel confused or surprised

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to make someone feel confused or surprised

The sudden question threw me off

to cause someone to be confused or wrong

The strange question threw me off

a set of directions for making food

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a set of directions for making food

I have a cake recipe

something that makes a result happen

This is a recipe for success

a set of directions for cooking a dish

I found a new recipe for cake

familiar or comfortable with a situation

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familiar or comfortable with a situation

I am used to the cold weather

did something regularly in the past

He used to swim every day

many times or often

I used to play football

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

something done regularly in the past

I used to play football

a party or event to say goodbye to someone

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a party or event to say goodbye to someone

They gave her a great send off

to order someone to leave a place or activity

The referee decided to send off the player

to send something to a place

I will send off the letter today

to make someone leave a place, especially as a punishment

The referee will send off the player

to continue to be in a place

In scene

to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

as a replacement for something

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as a replacement for something

I drank tea instead of coffee

used to say that one thing is chosen or happens rather than another

I drank water instead of coffee

in place of

You should study instead of sleeping

to take the place of something

I used butter instead of oil

in place of something else

I drank tea instead of coffee

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

In scene

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

I used to swim every day

familiar with something because you have experienced it

I am used to the cold weather

to push air out of your lungs

In scene

to push air out of your lungs

Inhale deeply and exhale slowly

with a strong, easily heard sound

In scene

with a strong, easily heard sound

Please speak loud

making a lot of sound

The party was very loud

making a lot of noise

The music is too loud

making a sound that is easy to hear

The music is too loud

a sweet frozen food made from milk

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a sweet frozen food made from milk

I love chocolate ice cream

a sweet, cold food made from milk or cream, sugar, and flavorings

I love to eat strawberry ice cream

to move your body to music

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to move your body to music

They dance together

a type of movement performed to music as an art or activity

They performed a traditional dance

a person you do something with

He was her dance for the night

a word used to call someone or something

The station dance is Alpha

a social gathering where people dance

We are going to a dance tonight

to move your body to music

She likes to dance at parties

kept out of sight

In scene

kept out of sight

The key is hidden in the box

not seen by others

They found a hidden room in the house

the smallest in amount or degree

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the smallest in amount or degree

This is the least expensive room

used to say something positive despite a problem

It was cold but at least we had a heater

not less than; at the very least

At least three people came

to a small degree

I am not in the least bit worried

a small container for carrying money and personal items

In scene

a small container for carrying money and personal items

She put the money in her purse

to press your lips together tightly

She pursed her lips in anger

the amount of money given as a prize in a competition

The winner took home a large purse

not firm or hard to the touch

In scene

not firm or hard to the touch

The pillow is very soft

not strong or successful

The approach was too soft

not strict or harsh

The teacher was soft on his students

not loud or harsh

She speaks in a soft voice

the activity of leaving a vehicle in a place

In scene

the activity of leaving a vehicle in a place

I am parking the car

a piece of land for leaving cars

Is there a parking nearby

used for leaving or driving cars

This parking is full

leaving a vehicle in a place

Parking is forbidden here

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

to feel strong dislike for someone

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to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to strongly dislike

In scene

to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

to not get or enjoy something that is available

In scene

to not get or enjoy something that is available

Don't miss out on this chance

to not be included in or get the benefit of something

Don't miss out on this great deal

to fail to take part in or benefit from something

You will miss out on the fun

to not have the chance to do or get something

I do not want to miss out on this experience

to not have the chance to get something

I do not want to miss out on the fun

to not have the chance to do or enjoy something

You will miss out on the party

to need someone or something for help or support

In scene

to need someone or something for help or support

You can rely on me

to believe that someone or something is good or true

I rely on my friend

believed to be good or true

You can rely on this source

a being worshipped as a god

In scene

a being worshipped as a god

Ancient Greeks believed in many deities

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

to stop operating or go out of business

In scene

to stop operating or go out of business

The company went under

to lose consciousness from anesthesia

The patient will go under soon

to move to a position below something

We need to go under the bridge

to go below the surface of water

The ship went under

a place where you pay to sleep when traveling

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a place where you pay to sleep when traveling

I booked a hotel room

a place where people stay when traveling

The hotel is near the beach

a place where travelers can stay and sleep

We stayed at a small hotel

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

You know, I am not sure about this

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

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

to go from one place to another

In scene

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 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.

to cause something to be a certain way

In scene

to cause something to be a certain way

Please make it easy

to achieve something

In scene

to achieve something

She finally made it

to succeed in getting somewhere

I will make it to the concert

to stay alive or last through a difficult experience

Many people did not make it through the storm

to succeed in doing something

He worked hard to make it

to cause something to become something

Make it a rule to arrive on time

to cause something to appear a certain way

Don't make it look so difficult

to prepare or create something

I will make it for dinner

to succeed in arriving at a place or achieving a goal

We will make it on time

to make musical sounds with your voice

In scene

to make musical sounds with your voice

I like to sing

to say good things about someone or something

She sang his praises

a series of musical notes that form a song

That sing was very catchy

to be very good or successful

The new design is really singing

salted or smoked meat from a pig

In scene

salted or smoked meat from a pig

I eat bacon for breakfast

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