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Game Of Thrones — Season 4 Episode 3

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a personal liking for something

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a personal liking for something

We have the same taste in music

a short experience of something

She wanted a taste of success

the sensation you experience when eating or drinking

This cake has a sweet taste

to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

Please taste the soup

to take something from a container or group

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to take something from a container or group

He drew a card from the deck

to move closer to something

The holidays are drawing near

to make a picture with a pen, pencil, or similar tool

I like to draw flowers

to finish a game with the same score as the other side

The game ended in a draw

to form an opinion about something

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to form an opinion about something

What do you make of the situation

to be formed from a material

This table is made of wood

to succeed in doing something

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to succeed in doing something

He worked hard to make it

to cause something to be a certain way

Please make it easy

to stay alive or last through a difficult experience

Many people did not make it through the storm

to prepare or create something

I will make it for dinner

of a higher quality or more suitable

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of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to a greater extent

In scene

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

You had better leave now

to draw attention to something

In scene

to draw attention to something

He pointed out the mistake

to show or explain something clearly

He pointed out the best way to solve the problem

to cause someone to suffer

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to cause someone to suffer

He wanted to torment his enemy

great mental or physical pain

He lived in torment for years

a person who is invited to an event or stays at a home

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a person who is invited to an event or stays at a home

We have a guest for dinner

to cause physical harm to someone or something

In scene

to cause physical harm to someone or something

The soldier was wounded

a damaged part of the body

The wound is healing

feeling very nervous, anxious, or stressed

He was wound tight after the meeting

a set of items written one after another

In scene

a set of items written one after another

I have a shopping list

to write or say a series of items

List the items you need

the most famous or successful group

They are on the A-list of Hollywood actors

to state something as true or to demand ownership

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to state something as true or to demand ownership

He claims that he is innocent

to be the reason someone dies

The earthquake claimed many lives

to ask someone to come or join

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to ask someone to come or join

I will invite him to join us

a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or do something

I received an invite to the wedding

to make people want to come in or join

I will invite my friends to the party

a building where grain is stored

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a building where grain is stored

The farmer filled the granary with wheat

information or awareness gained through experience

In scene

information or awareness gained through experience

She has a lot of knowledge about history

to ask God to protect or help

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to ask God to protect or help

God bless you

to make someone feel happy or well

Her kindness blesses those around her

to say something officially

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to say something officially

The government declared a holiday

wanting more than you need

In scene

wanting more than you need

He is a greedy man

the hard part at the end of a finger

In scene

the hard part at the end of a finger

I need to cut my fingernails

moving from inside to outside a place

In scene

moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

to go into a place or vehicle

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to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

to learn or discover something

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to learn or discover something

I will find out the answer

to discover that someone has done something wrong or dishonest

I hope he does not find out

to appear to be the case

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to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to go to an event or be in a place

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to go to an event or be in a place

I will attend the meeting

to happen at the same time as something else

Fever often attends this illness

to help or look after someone or something

You should attend to your studies

to stay until someone or something arrives

He attended the guests at the door

a person who refuses to obey authority and takes part in a rebellion

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a person who refuses to obey authority and takes part in a rebellion

The mutineer was arrested after the failed revolt

to have or keep something as your property

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to have or keep something as your property

They own a big house

by yourself or without help

I live on my own

to accept responsibility for something and deal with it confidently

He decided to own his mistakes

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

people or groups that work together

In scene

people or groups that work together

They are our closest allies in this region

a country or person that helps you in a war or project

They are a strong ally

a person who supports you

She is a great ally in the fight for justice

joined together for a common purpose

The two parties agreed to ally

all of something

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all of something

I ate the whole pizza

not damaged or missing any parts

I ate the whole apple

to eventually reach a particular place, state, or situation

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to eventually reach a particular place, state, or situation

We ended up at the beach

a strong wind with rain or snow

In scene

a strong wind with rain or snow

There is a storm tonight

to enter a place by force

The soldiers stormed the castle

to leave a place in a very angry way

He stormed out of the meeting

to have something in your mind as a goal

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to have something in your mind as a goal

I intend to visit London next year

to intend or plan to do something

In scene

to intend or plan to do something

We look to finish the work today

to think about something carefully

You should look to the risks

to depend on or expect help, support, or advice from someone or something

They look to their parents for guidance

to try to find or get something

We look to you for advice

a person who gives advice

In scene

a person who gives advice

He is my academic advisor

to understand or notice something

In scene

to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

a clear difference between two similar things

In scene

a clear difference between two similar things

There is a fine distinction between these two concepts

very high quality or honor

She passed the exam with distinction

to have a particular meaning or message

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to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

to find the answer or solution to something

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to find the answer or solution to something

I will figure it out

not having something

In scene

not having something

I cannot see without my glasses

on or to the outside of something

He stood without the door

at any time

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at any time

Call me whenever you want

to use something for your own benefit

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to use something for your own benefit

He took advantage of the opportunity

to use someone unfairly for your own benefit

Don't let them take advantage of you

used to say yes or to show agreement

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used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

the physical structure of a person or animal

In scene

the physical structure of a person or animal

Exercise is good for your body

a group of people who are part of an organization

The governing body meets today

a physical thing

This metal body reflects light

a human being

There was a body on the floor

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

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to make a loud, high-pitched cry

She started to scream

to suggest something very clearly

His behavior screams guilt

not large in size

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not large in size

This is a small cat

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

I lost my keys

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

a fight or battle

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a fight or battle

The soldiers were in combat

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

to say words to someone

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to say words to someone

I can speak English

at this very moment

I am speaking right now

to communicate using words in a particular language

Do you speak Spanish

a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

In scene

a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

Close the door please

to throw something lightly

In scene

to throw something lightly

He tossed the keys to me

to mix ingredients lightly

Toss the salad with the dressing

to search a place thoroughly, often by making a mess

The police tossed the room for evidence

to move your body restlessly from side to side while sleeping

I tossed and turned all night

a planned gathering of people

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a planned gathering of people

I have a meeting at ten

to come into contact with someone or something

I had a meeting with my friend

to try to find something

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to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

not stopping or giving up

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not stopping or giving up

The sun was relentless in the desert

to make something clear or understandable

In scene

to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain this

a statement that makes something clear

Please explain the rules to me

someone who takes power without right

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someone who takes power without right

The usurper seized the throne by force

someone who takes a position or power that belongs to someone else

The usurper took the throne by force

the physical structure of a person or animal

In scene

the physical structure of a person or animal

Exercise is good for our bodies

groups of people working together for a purpose

International bodies work together for peace

a movable barrier that opens and closes

In scene

a movable barrier that opens and closes

Close the garden gate

a place where you enter or leave an airport terminal

Our flight leaves from gate B5

the total money collected from ticket sales

The stadium gate was high

at a later time

In scene

at a later time

We had dinner and went for a walk afterwards

to become aware of something or someone

In scene

to become aware of something or someone

I have never heard of this artist

to become aware that something exists

Have you heard of the new concert

to give money for something

In scene

to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to give a poisonous substance to someone

In scene

to give a poisonous substance to someone

Poisoning the water is a crime

a substance that can cause illness or death

In scene

a substance that can cause illness or death

This plant contains a strong poison

a condition caused by harmful substances

He suffered from food poisoning

to not eat food for a period of time

In scene

to not eat food for a period of time

He decided to fast for a day

at high speed

In scene

at high speed

He runs very fast

showing a time later than the correct time

My watch is five minutes fast

in a strong, fixed way

The baby is fast asleep

to be brave enough to do something

In scene

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

to no longer have any of something

In scene

to no longer have any of something

We ran out of milk

to move fast on your feet away from a place

He ran out of the building

a small solid piece of something

In scene

a small solid piece of something

There is a lump of sugar in the tea

to put people or things together

They lump these ideas together

a small raised area on the body

I found a small lump on my arm

an aim or movement that people support

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an aim or movement that people support

She works for a good cause

to be the reason that something happens

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to be the reason that something happens

The rain caused the flood

to make someone do something

That caused him to change his mind

for the reason that

I am staying here 'cause I am tired

the thing that makes something happen

What was the cause of the fire

to make someone or something late

In scene

to make someone or something late

Traffic held me up

to manage in a difficult situation

How are you holding up

to rob someone using a weapon

They tried to hold up the store

to lift or keep something in a raised position

These pillars hold up the roof

a very unpleasant person

In scene

a very unpleasant person

Stop being such a bastard

a person who works very hard

He is a hard working bastard

an idea or plan put forward for consideration

In scene

an idea or plan put forward for consideration

Do you have any suggestions

a piece of advice about what to do or choose

Please follow my suggestion

to make sure something is done

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to make sure something is done

I will see to the problem

to make sure something is done properly

I will see to the final details

to deal with something

I will see to the paperwork later

to give food or drink to someone

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to give food or drink to someone

They serve breakfast at 8 AM

to do a job or duty for an organization

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to do a job or duty for an organization

He served in the army for two years

to hit a ball to start a point in a racket sport

It is your turn to serve

to make someone do a punishment

He must serve five years in prison

a person who kills someone for money or political reasons

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a person who kills someone for money or political reasons

The assassin was caught by the police

a person who belongs to a group

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a person who belongs to a group

He is a member of the club

to bring something back to your mind

I try to recall the answer

to take something that is not yours

In scene

to take something that is not yours

He tried to thieve some jewelry

to give a formal statement about what you saw or know

In scene

to give a formal statement about what you saw or know

He had to testify in court

a piece of information sent to someone

In scene

a piece of information sent to someone

I sent you a message

to send information to someone

I will message him later

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

of the lowest quality or most severe

In scene

of the lowest quality or most severe

This is the worst restaurant in town

to be in a resting position on top of a surface

In scene

to be in a resting position on top of a surface

The book sits on the table

to be a member of an official group or committee

She sits on the school board

to do nothing or wait instead of taking action

Do not sit on the report

to suffer from extreme hunger

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to suffer from extreme hunger

Many animals starve in winter

to have a very strong desire for something

She is starving for some recognition

to cause someone to suffer from extreme hunger

We should not starve the pets

very close to something or someone

In scene

very close to something or someone

He sat next to me

very close to being true

It is next to impossible

coming after the current one

Who is next to go

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