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Gossip Girl — Season 2 Episode 13

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to have a particular meaning or message

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to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

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used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

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to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

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to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

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a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

used to express that something is a pity or regrettable

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used to express that something is a pity or regrettable

Too bad you cannot come

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 take care of someone or something

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to take care of someone or something

He cares for his sick dog

to not like something

I do not care for this food

to feel affection for something

I don't care for sweets

to wish for something

Would you care for some coffee?

on the condition that

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on the condition that

You can stay here so long as you are quiet

a length of time

You can stay for so long as you need

during the time that

I will stay so long as you are here

in a direct and honest way

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in a direct and honest way

Frankly, I do not like this

polite behavior and care for others

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polite behavior and care for others

We show respect for our elders

polite behavior and care for others

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polite behavior and care for others

We should show respect to our elders

to have a good opinion of someone or something

I respect my teacher

a specific part or detail of something

He is right in this respect

an informal word for men

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an informal word for men

Those guys are tall

people | an informal word for a group of people

Hi guys

an informal word for a man

He is a nice guy

informal word for a group of people

Listen guys

a feeling of sadness for someone else's loss

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a feeling of sadness for someone else's loss

Please accept my deepest condolences

the maximum amount something can hold or do

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the maximum amount something can hold or do

The stadium has a capacity of 50,000 people

the maximum number or amount that something can hold

The stadium has a large capacity

the position or function someone has

He is acting in the capacity of a manager

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

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a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

Excuse me, where is the station?

used to ask someone to repeat what they said because you did not hear or understand it

Excuse me could you say that again

a polite way to get someone's attention or say sorry

Excuse me can you help me

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me I did not see you

to show someone the way to a place

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to show someone the way to a place

She leads the guests to their seats

to make something happen

This choice leads to success

a piece of information that may help solve a problem

The police are following new leads

to show the way or be in charge

She leads the group during the hike

to speak loudly and angrily to someone

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to speak loudly and angrily to someone

Don't yell at me

communicating with someone

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communicating with someone

We will be in touch soon

to contact someone

I will be in touch with you tomorrow

to direct your attention or respect toward something

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to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to give money for something

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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 give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

given money for work done

This is a paid position

money given for work done

He received his pay yesterday

to give attention to someone or something

Please pay attention to the teacher

money given for work

I receive my pay every month

to get money for work done

This job pays well

money received for work

My pay is deposited monthly

to give someone the money you owe them

I need to pay my credit card debt

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to experience a bad result for something you did

You will pay for what you did

to go to see someone or a place

We will pay a visit to the museum

to get possession of something

I will pay for the book

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

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an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

to form an idea about something without being sure

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to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

a small refrigerator in a hotel room

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a small refrigerator in a hotel room

The minibar is full

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

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 win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

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

fully or totally

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fully or totally

I entirely agree with you

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

to say words to someone

Please speak slowly

to say words to someone

He speaks to the crowd

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

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used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

a response to a question

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a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

a person with exceptional intelligence or talent

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a person with exceptional intelligence or talent

Albert Einstein was a true genius

great mental ability or talent

Her musical genius is obvious

continuously or very often

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continuously or very often

He talks all the time

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

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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 move from one place to another

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to move from one place to another

He went to the store

to change into a different state

The milk went bad

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He let the bird go

to move to a lower place

The elevator went down to the first floor

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

happening at the end

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happening at the end

This is the final chapter

a test at the end of a course

I have a final tomorrow

not able to be changed

This is my final decision

the last game in a competition to decide the winner

Our team reached the final

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

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a person you are in a romantic relationship with

Everyone likes my girlfriend

a female friend

She is my female friend

the qualities that make someone suitable for a role

She is my girlfriend and has the qualities for this role

a person one is dating

She is my girlfriend

a small object you put in your ear to block noise

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a small object you put in your ear to block noise

I use earplugs to sleep better

a type of covering that goes over the entire face

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a type of covering that goes over the entire face

This mask provides full face protection

a type of covering that goes over the entire face

He bought a full face helmet

a set of numbers for a phone region

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a set of numbers for a phone region

What is the area code for this city

to reach a place

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to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to become conscious again after being unconscious

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to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to go to someone for help or support

You can come to me for help

to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to enter your thoughts

The idea came to me suddenly

to arrive at a point or situation

We have come to a difficult decision

to arrive at a particular situation

The situation has come to an end

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

to become conscious again after being unconscious

She finally came to after the accident

to lead to a particular result

The total bill came to fifty dollars

to go to a place to see someone

Please come to my house this evening

an unspecified or unknown location

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an unspecified or unknown location

I left my keys somewhere

place

I left my keys somewhere

an unknown or unspecified place

I left my keys somewhere

so that others can hear

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so that others can hear

Read it out loud

in a way that can be heard

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in a way that can be heard

Please read the text out loud

making a sound that is easy to hear

She laughed out loud at the joke

with a strong, easily heard sound

She read the story out loud

to have your home or origin in a place

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to have your home or origin in a place

I come from Turkey

to be from a place or source

I come from a small town

to be from a place

Problems come from stress

used to say something positive despite a problem

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used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

not less than; at the very least

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not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

to come to rest on a surface or to reach a place

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to come to rest on a surface or to reach a place

The bird landed on the branch

to reach a decision about something

They landed on a final decision

to come to rest on a surface

The bird will land on the branch

a place where shares of companies are bought and sold

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a place where shares of companies are bought and sold

He invests in the stock market

a place where shares are bought and sold

I watch the stock market every day

to take something from one place to another

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to take something from one place to another

Please carry this box inside

to be able to be heard from a distance

Her voice carries well in this hall

to have or hold something with you

Do you carry an umbrella

to help someone keep going or stay strong

Courage carries him through the day

to have something as a result or consequence

This job carries great responsibility

taken from one place to another

The goods were carried by truck

to have a particular result or consequence

This decision carries serious risks

to take or move something from one place to another

Please carry your books to the desk

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

feeling a need to eat

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feeling a need to eat

I am hungry

feeling a strong need or desire for something

He is hungry for success

feeling a need to eat more than before

I am even more hungry now

tardy

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tardy

I am late for work

happening or done not long ago

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happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

not on time

I am late for work

to leave a place or appear

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to leave a place or appear

The sun came out

to be released, published, or revealed

The new book will come out soon

at the present time or without delay

The truth will come out immediately

to state something honestly and directly

He finally came out about the truth

at the back of something

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at the back of something

The cat is behind the sofa

in the space at the back of something

The ball is behind the chair

the part of the body you sit on

He fell on his behind

the person or thing that causes something to happen

She is the force behind this project

not on time

He is behind schedule

without someone knowing

He did it behind my back

to give support to someone or something

We are behind you

left in a place when you go away

He left his keys behind

to be told about something

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to be told about something

Did you hear about the accident?

to receive information or news about a specific person or thing

Did you hear about the accident

to get information about something

I heard about the meeting

to get information about something

Did you hear about the news

to move something to a higher position

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to move something to a higher position

Can you lift this box

to make something better or more attractive

This paint will lift the look of the room

a device that moves people or things up and down between floors in a building

The lift is broken so we must take the stairs

a free trip in a vehicle

He gave me a lift

the first or most ancient

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the first or most ancient

This is the oldest church in the region

having lived or existed for a very long time

This is the oldest building in the city

the one who is the most advanced in age

She is the oldest child in the family

the one with the most years

He is the oldest person here

the superlative form of "old", meaning having lived or existed for the longest time

My grandfather is the oldest person I know

the superlative form of old, meaning having lived or existed for the longest time

This is the oldest building in the city

to receive something that is offered

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to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

to accept or endure something

You should take it as a gift

to accept a situation as it is

You have to take it as it is

to accept a difficult situation

I cannot take it anymore

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

the state of being happy

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the state of being happy

Money cannot buy happiness

a large number or amount

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a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

to a great extent

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to a great extent

I miss you a lot

many times or often

He travels a lot

women's underwear and nightwear

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women's underwear and nightwear

She bought luxury lingerie

in a short time

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in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

an expression of congratulations or good wishes

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an expression of congratulations or good wishes

Mazel tov on your wedding

to try to find something

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to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to anticipate receiving or experiencing something, often something unpleasant

You are looking for trouble

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to search for something or someone that is missing

I am looking for my keys

to try to find or get something

I am looking for my keys

to be unsuccessful

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to be unsuccessful

He failed the test

to stop working properly

The engine failed during the trip

the title of a news story

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the title of a news story

I read the headline in the newspaper

to be the most important or featured performer at an event

The band will headline the concert tonight

to be the most important or leading performer in a show or event

She will headline the music festival tonight

the amount of space between two people or things

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the amount of space between two people or things

The distance is too big

to stay far away from someone or something

He tried to distance himself from the problem

the number of miles traveled

We traveled a long distance

the amount of space between two points

The distance to the school is short

to think of or plan something

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to think of or plan something

What do you have in mind for dinner?

to be thinking about something

I have a new project in mind

to be thinking of doing something

I have in mind to leave early

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

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feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid I cannot help you

feeling fear

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feeling fear

She is afraid of spiders

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid that we are late

of lower quality or more serious

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of lower quality or more serious

This cake tastes worse than the last one

more unpleasant or of lower quality

The weather is getting worse

to keep doing something

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to keep doing something

Please continue reading

to keep happening or doing something

The rain continued all day

the act of keeping something going

They decided to continue the meeting

to go on doing something

He continued his studies

to feel nervous or concerned about something

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to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

providing help or benefit

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providing help or benefit

He is a very helpful person

feeling very sad because someone has died

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feeling very sad because someone has died

She is grieving for her lost husband

from a time

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from a time

I have lived here since 2010

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

the evening before today

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the evening before today

I went to the cinema last night

the evening before today

I slept well last night

not together

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not together

They live apart

separated into parts

The clock fell apart

into pieces or parts

The machine fell apart

in a way that is not together

They live apart from each other

the real facts about something

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the real facts about something

Tell me the truth

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

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the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

having no doubt; confident

In scene

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.

to have a connection or association

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to have a connection or association

How does this relate to the problem?

to urge someone to do something

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to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

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

a piece of writing

In scene

a piece of writing

Please read this text carefully

to send a written message by phone

Please text me later

a written message sent on a phone

I sent him a text

to send a written message by phone

I will text you later

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

something that makes you feel anxious

In scene

something that makes you feel anxious

My main concern is the weather

a large business organization

It is a large manufacturing concern

to be about or relate to something

This problem concerns all of us

something that is your job or duty to deal with

That is none of your concern

to succeed in doing something, especially after effort

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to succeed in doing something, especially after effort

She worked hard to achieve her goals

to succeed in doing something after effort

You can achieve anything with hard work

to reach a goal or get a good result

You can achieve your goals with hard work

a feeling of having done something bad

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a feeling of having done something bad

He felt a sense of guilt

to make someone feel responsible for something wrong

She tried to guilt him into going

the fact of having done something illegal or wrong

The evidence proved his guilt

a feeling of having done something wrong

He felt guilt after lying

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