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Game Of Thrones — Season 4 Episode 10

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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

not different

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not different

We have the same car

a thing that is being talked about

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a thing that is being talked about

I saw the same man yesterday

of a higher quality or more suitable

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of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

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

You had better leave now

very bad or unpleasant

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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

very bad or unpleasant

The food was horrible

no longer living

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no longer living

The flower is dead

in serious trouble

If the boss finds out I am dead

very or completely

The shot was dead center

having no feeling or movement temporarily

My leg is dead

to proceed with something

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to proceed with something

I need to get on with my work

to have a friendly or pleasant relationship with someone

I get on with my colleagues

to like someone and enjoy a friendly connection

I get on with my colleagues

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

something important left behind by a person

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something important left behind by a person

He left a great legacy behind

something passed down from an ancestor

He left a legacy for his children

no longer current or modern

The company uses legacy systems

not any person

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not any person

No one is home

any person

No one knows the answer

not any person at all

No one is at home

unable to see

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unable to see

He has been blind since birth

not known by most people

They signed a blind agreement

not using good judgment or thought

She had blind faith in her success

a covering for a window that you can pull up or down

Please close the blinds

to be influenced or decided by something

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to be influenced or decided by something

It depends on the weather

to have blood come out from a wound

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to have blood come out from a wound

He cut his finger and it bled

having great power or strength

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having great power or strength

He is a mighty warrior

to a great extent

That is a mighty fine car

a shape that looks like the number 8

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a shape that looks like the number 8

He skated in a figure eight

a thick liquid fuel found underground

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a thick liquid fuel found underground

The price of oil is rising

a thick, smooth liquid used for cooking or fuel

I used some oil for cooking

to put oil on something to make it move smoothly

He needs to oil the door hinge

the highest place or position

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the highest place or position

The cat is on top of the roof

in addition to something

On top of the rain, it started to snow

to achieve something

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to achieve something

She finally made it

to succeed in getting somewhere

I will make it to the concert

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 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 move toward or arrive at a place

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to move toward or arrive at a place

The train is coming

happening or appearing soon

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happening or appearing soon

The coming weeks will be busy

to move from a higher place to a lower one

My friend is coming to my house

to cause someone severe physical or mental pain

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to cause someone severe physical or mental pain

They decided to torture him

in accordance with fact or reality

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in accordance with fact or reality

It is true that she is here

always telling the truth

He is a true person

always supporting and being faithful to someone

She is a true friend to me

always working as expected

This system is true and effective

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

to eventually be in a situation or state

We ended up at the wrong hotel

to finally be in a place or situation

We might end up in a small town

to reach a final situation or condition

The game ended up in a draw

to go on for a period of time

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to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

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

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

to kill someone intentionally

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to kill someone intentionally

They plotted to murder the king

to spoil or end something completely

She murdered that melody with her performance

the crime of killing someone intentionally

He was arrested for murder

a person who has sex for money; often used as an insult

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a person who has sex for money; often used as an insult

She called her a whore

a very offensive word used to insult someone, often implying they are promiscuous

He insulted her by calling her a whore.

a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

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a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

We walked for a mile

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

The town is one mile away

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

The town is one mile away

being true and devoted to someone or something

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being true and devoted to someone or something

Loyalty is important in a friendship

a strong feeling of support or allegiance

He showed great loyalty to his team

in a genuine or honest way

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in a genuine or honest way

I am truly sorry

in a real or honest way

He is truly sorry for his mistake

extremely

He is truly kind

a group of people, especially family or friends

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a group of people, especially family or friends

My folks are coming to visit

the people in a family

I am visiting my folks this weekend

relating to the traditional culture of ordinary people

She likes to listen to folk music

to hold something tightly with your hands or arms

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to hold something tightly with your hands or arms

Please hold on to the railing

to continue to have or possess something

You should hold on to your ticket

to pause and wait for a short time

Please hold on to the line for a moment

to depend on someone or something for support

You should hold on to your principles

feeling too pleased with yourself

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feeling too pleased with yourself

He had a smug look on his face

too proud of yourself

He had a smug look on his face

a large number of

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a large number of

I have many books

to say something to make people laugh

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to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a joke

a short story with a funny ending

He told a funny joke

to say or do things to cause laughter, or indicate a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I was only joking

a funny or clever trick

He played a joke on his friend

saying or doing things to cause laughter, or indicating that a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I told a joke to my friend

a person who lives in or comes from the northern part of a place

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a person who lives in or comes from the northern part of a place

He is a proud northerner

having great power or force

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having great power or force

He is a strong man

having a lot of skill or ability

She is a strong candidate for the job

very good or effective at persuading people

She made a strong argument

having a strong flavor or effect

The coffee has a strong taste

not shut or blocked

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not shut or blocked

The window is open

not yet filled or taken

I am open to suggestions

to start or make something start

The store is open now

to move something so that it is no longer closed or blocked

Please open the door

a feeling of happiness or satisfaction

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a feeling of happiness or satisfaction

Reading books gives me great pleasure

a long way away

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a long way away

The store is too far

to a large extent

In scene

to a large extent

This car is far better

left to be done or completed

How far are you with your homework

until the present time

So far everything is good

to go again to a place or topic

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to go again to a place or topic

I went back to the office

return to

Let's get back to work

to make something right

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to make something right

Please correct my mistakes

right or true

Your answer is correct

something that can be done or is true

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something that can be done or is true

It is possible to finish the work today

a person who might be chosen for something

She is a possible for the role

a type of flowering plant with a unique shape

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a type of flowering plant with a unique shape

The calla is a beautiful flower

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

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to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

The lock is broken

a device used to keep a door, box, etc. closed or secure

I lost the key to my lock

a small amount of hair

She cut a lock of hair

used to emphasize a word

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used to emphasize a word

It is bloody cold today

to cause someone to bleed

He bloodied his nose in the fight

involving a lot of violence or killing

It was a very bloody battle

tardy

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tardy

I am late for work

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

not on time

I am late for work

to walk with pain or trouble

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to walk with pain or trouble

He had to hobble to the door

to make someone unable to walk normally

The injured man started to hobble

to leave a job or position

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to leave a job or position

The CEO decided to stand down

to stop fighting or taking action

The soldiers were ordered to stand down

to order soldiers or people to leave a position or stop being ready for action

The soldiers were ordered to stand down

to stop taking action or end a state of readiness

The soldiers were told to stand down

to say something very softly

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to say something very softly

She whispered a secret to me

a very small amount of something

There was a whisper of smoke in the air

a very quiet sound made when speaking

She spoke in a whisper

a group of things placed on top of each other

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a group of things placed on top of each other

There is a pile of books on the table

to arrange things in a heap

He piled the books on the desk

showing strong belief or effort

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showing strong belief or effort

He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem

to take the outer layer off something

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to take the outer layer off something

He skinned the rabbit

the outer layer of a body

She has soft skin

to punish someone very harshly

They will skin him for this

to fasten or hold with a chain

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to fasten or hold with a chain

He chained his bike to the fence

a group of businesses owned by the same company

They opened a new chain of restaurants

a series of connected metal rings

The bike has strong chains

a series of connected metal rings used for fastening, pulling, or supporting

The gate was locked with heavy iron chains

to look at something for a period of time

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to look at something for a period of time

I like to watch movies

to take care of someone or something

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to take care of someone or something

Please watch my bag

to pay attention to what you are doing

Watch your step on the stairs

a small clock worn on the wrist

My watch is broken

despite the fact that

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despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

that is enough; no more

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that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as is needed

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as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

as much as needed

This is enough for me

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 something to help yourself

You should take advantage of the library

to use someone unfairly for your own benefit

Don't let them take advantage of you

to find something or someone pleasing

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to find something or someone pleasing

I admire her courage

to like and think well of someone or something

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to like and think well of someone or something

I admire your courage

to look at something with pleasure and respect

I admire your work

in no place

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in no place

There is nowhere to sit

not in or to any place

I have nowhere to go tonight

a very short period of time

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a very short period of time

Wait a moment

the present time or period

I am busy at the moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment please

a very brief period

It only took a moment

to make a serious promise

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to make a serious promise

He vowed to return

frozen water that falls from the sky

In scene

frozen water that falls from the sky

There is snow on the ground

to fall from the sky as frozen white flakes

It started to snow

soft white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky

The snow is soft

kindness or forgiveness shown to someone

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kindness or forgiveness shown to someone

He begged for mercy

to think of something in a certain way

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to think of something in a certain way

The judge deemed it necessary

the power to act, speak, or think as one wants

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the power to act, speak, or think as one wants

Everyone deserves freedom

in most cases

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in most cases

I usually wake up at 7 am

freedom from difficulty or effort

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freedom from difficulty or effort

He passed the test with ease

an unpleasant physical feeling

She performed the task with ease

to make something less difficult

New software will ease the process

to move something slowly and gently

She eased the door open

to go down on your knees

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to go down on your knees

He knelt down to pray

to rest on one or both knees, often to pray

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to rest on one or both knees, often to pray

He knelt to pray

to go down on one or both knees

He knelt to pick up the toy

to go down or stay on your knees

She knelt on the floor

to try to get or achieve something

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to try to get or achieve something

You should go after your dreams

to criticize or blame someone aggressively

The critics went after his new book

to try to catch or get something

You should go after your dreams

correct or right for the situation

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correct or right for the situation

Please use the proper tools

correct or right for the situation

You should wear proper clothes for the meeting

correct or right for the situation

Please wear proper shoes for the hike

polite and following social rules

He is a very proper young man

a sickness or medical problem

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a sickness or medical problem

Heart disease is dangerous

to look at and understand written words

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to look at and understand written words

I read a book every month

to audition by reading lines

She will read for the part

to hear and understand what someone is saying over a radio

Do you read me

to know what someone is thinking without them saying it

I can read your mind

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

to do nothing or wait instead of taking action

Do not sit on the report

the place where you live

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the place where you live

I am going home

to show that something is true

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to show that something is true

I can prove it

to show that something is true

He proved his theory

to show that something is true

They proved the truth

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

at a fast speed; without delay

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at a fast speed; without delay

He ran quickly to the bus

an agreement between two people or groups

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an agreement between two people or groups

We made a bargain

something bought for less than its usual price

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something bought for less than its usual price

This car was a real bargain

to expect something to happen, especially something good

He got more than he bargained for

to discuss the terms of an agreement

We had to bargain for the price

to keep something safe from harm

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to keep something safe from harm

We are saving the forest

money kept for future use

She put her saving into the bank

to make something smaller or use less of it

This habit helps in saving energy

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

practical knowledge or ability

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practical knowledge or ability

He has the know-how to fix the car

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

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