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House of Cards — Season 1 Episode 1

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CEFR level

a cause or explanation for something

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a cause or explanation for something

Give me one good reason

the ability to think and make sensible decisions

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

a person who works in an office and handles paperwork

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a person who works in an office and handles paperwork

She is a secretary

a person who holds a high administrative position in an organization or government

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a person who holds a high administrative position in an organization or government

The secretary leads the department

a person who does office work for someone else

The secretary managed the boss's calendar

a person who does office work

A secretary helps with general office duties

of high quality or acceptable

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of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

in good health or condition

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in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

a part of a large organization that does a specific job

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a part of a large organization that does a specific job

She works in the marketing department

a particular area of activity or interest

He works in the sales department

a part of an organization

He works in the sales department

a part of a store or organization

This is the clothing department

very close to death

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very close to death

The plant is dying

very wanting to do something

I am dying to see you

not important or not related

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not important or not related

That is irrelevant to the topic

not important or related

This detail is irrelevant

to speak with someone

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to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

a short trip to do a specific job

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a short trip to do a specific job

I have to run some errands today

to take something to a place

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to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

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to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

something costly that is not needed

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something costly that is not needed

A sports car is a luxury

something expensive and enjoyable

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something expensive and enjoyable

Staying at this hotel is a real luxury

to continue to have or possess something

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to continue to have or possess something

You should hold on to your ticket

to hold something tightly with your hands or arms

Please hold on to the railing

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

a series of connected vehicles that run on tracks

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a series of connected vehicles that run on tracks

The train is very crowded today

to point a weapon at a target

He trained the rifle at the target

the long back part of a formal dress that trails on the ground

The bride wore a dress with a long train

to help someone learn a skill

They train dogs to help people

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

Athletes train every day

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

They train dogs to help people

against someone named Walker

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against someone named Walker

This politician is anti-walker

to begin or continue something

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to begin or continue something

Please go ahead

official approval to start an activity

We got the go ahead to start

a helpful or kind action done for someone

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a helpful or kind action done for someone

Can you do me a favor

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

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to ask for something or ask someone to do something

Could you do me a favor

to give someone an advantage or treat them more kindly

The teacher favors some students

to like one thing more than another

Most people favor the new law

to be upset or annoyed by something

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to be upset or annoyed by something

I don't mind the cold

to have a plan or intention to do something

I mind to help him

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

He has a brilliant mind

to be responsible for something

Please mind your step on the stairs

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

a document listing your work experience and skills

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a document listing your work experience and skills

Please send me your resume

to start again after a pause

We will resume the meeting at two

a summary of work experience and education

Please send me your resume

to start again after stopping

We will resume the lesson soon

to happen or be mentioned

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to happen or be mentioned

This topic will come up in the meeting

to grow up in the same place as someone else

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to grow up in the same place as someone else

She came up in a small town

to move to a higher place

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to move to a higher place

Come up and see my room

to happen soon or be about to happen

A problem came up

to move near to something or someone

A stranger came up to me

to happen or appear

A problem came up at work

to move to a higher place or position

I came up the stairs to my office

to be mentioned or discussed

Your name came up in our meeting

happening or appearing soon

The exam date is coming up soon

to be going to happen in the near future

Christmas is coming up fast

to happen or take place

Many questions came up during the event

to move to a higher position or status

She came up in the company quickly

to make a serious promise or statement

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to make a serious promise or statement

I swear to tell the truth

to make a very serious promise

I swear to tell the truth

to make a serious promise to do something

I swear to finish this work on time

periods of twenty-four hours

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periods of twenty-four hours

There are seven days in a week

periods of 24 hours

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periods of 24 hours

It takes two days to walk there

a period of 24 hours

There are seven days in a week

a period of 24 hours

There are seven days in a week

the present time or recent period

Life is easier these days

a particular time or era

Those were the glory days

a particular time or period in someone's life

I miss my school days

the time between sunrise and sunset, or a 24-hour period

The days are getting longer

left to be done or completed

There are five days left

a television or radio program

I watched Days yesterday

a period of time

I have been waiting for two days

a period of time

These days are very busy

a specific moment in time

What are the days of the trip

a period of 24 hours

The days go by quickly

a period of time

Those were the good old days

a long sock or close-fitting garment worn on the foot and leg

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a long sock or close-fitting garment worn on the foot and leg

She wore black silk stockings

a long sock used to hold gifts at Christmas

We hung a stocking by the fireplace

a supply of goods kept for sale or use

They have a large stock of goods

an informal discussion between people

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an informal discussion between people

We had a long conversation

to talk about something with someone

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to talk about something with someone

We need to discuss the plan

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to reach someone who is ahead of you

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to reach someone who is ahead of you

I will catch up with you later

to have a bad effect on someone after a period of time

Her bad diet is catching up with her

a casual talk to share recent news with someone

I need to catch up with my friend

to meet someone after not seeing them for a while

We caught up with our friends at the cafe

at a fast speed; without delay

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at a fast speed; without delay

He ran quickly to the bus

the part of a picture or scene behind the main things

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the part of a picture or scene behind the main things

The mountains are in the background

a computer process that runs without the user's direct attention

This app runs in the background

to give someone important information

The manager will background the team on the new project

details about a person or event

They come from different backgrounds

not old or existing before

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not old or existing before

This is a new idea

recently made or discovered; not old

I bought a new car

to think someone or something is less good or important than they really are

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to think someone or something is less good or important than they really are

Do not underestimate your abilities

to think someone is less capable than they are

Never underestimate your opponent

to think something is smaller or less important than it really is

Never underestimate your own potential

physically appealing

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physically appealing

She looks sexy in that dress

attractive in a sexual way

He looks very sexy in that suit

arousing sexual desire

He has a sexy voice

to meet someone in a challenging way

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to meet someone in a challenging way

I decided to confront him about the lie

not sensible or intelligent

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not sensible or intelligent

That was a stupid mistake

a stupid or annoying person

Stop being so stupid

from a country that is not your own

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from a country that is not your own

I like learning foreign languages

from or about another country

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from or about another country

I want to learn a foreign language

from another country or culture

This custom is foreign to me

to be the best or first in a competition

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to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get a prize or victory

She hopes to win the game

to get someone's love or affection

He hoped to win her heart

a very big win

The election was a big win for the party

a victory or award in a competition

That was an easy win for them

the usual or normal choice

This is the win choice

to get a victory or prize

You must win in life

to look good on someone

That jacket wins on you

content

They fight to win

to get first place or defeat others

Our team will win today

a thick slice of meat, usually beef

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a thick slice of meat, usually beef

I would like a steak

a feeling of not being sure if something is true

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a feeling of not being sure if something is true

I have some doubt about his story

a music group

The band is very good

to not believe that something is true

I doubt that

to think something may not be true

I doubt he will come

to finish a task, use something up, or endure a difficult period

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to finish a task, use something up, or endure a difficult period

I need to get through my homework

to succeed in reaching someone by telephone or communication

I could not get through to him

to successfully go from one side to the other

The car could not get through the narrow street

the flat area on the top of your legs when you are sitting

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the flat area on the top of your legs when you are sitting

The baby slept in her lap

one complete trip around a track or course

He ran one lap of the track

something that appears real but is not

That is an illusion

to move with a gentle splashing sound against a surface

The water laps against the rocks

to feel sorry for someone

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to feel sorry for someone

I pity him

a feeling of sadness that something is not as good as it should be

It is a pity that you cannot come

a feeling of sadness for your own bad situation

Stop feeling pity for yourself

a person who lacks good sense

He is a total pity

a period of sixty seconds

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a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree

One degree contains sixty minutes

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

to start doing something

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to start doing something

We will get to the main topic soon

to arrive at a place

How do I get to the station

to cause someone to feel annoyed, worried, or discouraged

His constant talking really gets to me

to have the chance to do something

You get to meet the director

very angry or upset

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very angry or upset

He was livid at the rude remark

extremely angry or furious

She was livid because of the delay

to give permission for something

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to give permission for something

They allowed us to go home

to let someone do something

Please allow me to explain

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

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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

something that is difficult to deal with

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something that is difficult to deal with

I have a problem with my car

a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

Thanks for the help, it was no problem

without any difficulty

This is a big problem

a question or situation that causes difficulty

This math problem is hard

existing as a fact

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existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

the conditions that affect a situation

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the conditions that affect a situation

It was a difficult circumstance

to select or choose something

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to select or choose something

Pick a color

to remove something from a small space

Use a toothpick to pick your teeth

to take something in your hand or lift it

Pick up your book

a small tool used to play a string instrument

He lost his guitar pick

to give someone assistance

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to give someone assistance

Can you lend a hand with these boxes

feeling pleased or satisfied

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feeling pleased or satisfied

I am glad to see you

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

I am glad to see you

a first or early version of a document or plan

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a first or early version of a document or plan

I wrote a draft of the letter

a current of air moving through a space

Close the window because there is a draft

a liquid medicine that makes you sleep

The doctor gave me a sleeping draft

to choose someone for a team or task

They will draft new players

not proud or arrogant

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not proud or arrogant

He is a humble man

to make someone feel less important or proud

The defeat humbled him

to make someone feel less important

The loss humbled the champion

making someone feel less important or proud

The defeat humbled him

an official statement made to a group of people

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an official statement made to a group of people

The school made an important announcement

a public or formal message

The school made an announcement

a thick, soft, wet substance

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a thick, soft, wet substance

The pipes were filled with sludge

to give a document to an official person or office

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to give a document to an official person or office

You must file your report today

a collection of papers or digital data

I opened the file

a line of people one behind another

The students walked in a file

a tool with a rough surface used to smooth or shape things

She used a nail file

to remove dirt or make something neat

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to remove dirt or make something neat

I need to clean up my room

to appear neat and attractive

He cleaned up well for the party

to earn or win a large amount of money

They cleaned up at the casino

to stop or reduce illegal activity in an area

The police want to clean up the city

the act of making a place tidy or free of dirt

The beach clean-up starts at noon

something that is more important than others

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something that is more important than others

Safety is our top priority

something that is more important than other things

My priority is to finish this project

something that is more important than other things

Health is our top priority

the things that are most important to someone

My work is my main priority

the central part or point

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the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

to put on different clothes

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to put on different clothes

I need to get changed for the party

to make or become different

The rules might get changed soon

to put on different clothes

I need to get changed before the party

a vehicle for traveling on water

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a vehicle for traveling on water

The boat is on the water

a small vehicle for traveling on water

We took a boat to the island

a small vehicle for traveling on water

I have a small boat

a small vehicle for traveling on water

They use a small boat for fishing

the place where someone lives or works

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the place where someone lives or works

What is your home address

a formal talk given to an audience

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a formal talk given to an audience

The president gave an address

to think about and begin to solve a problem or question

We need to address the issue

to speak to or send something to someone

He addressed the crowd

to take into account

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to take into account

Given the rain we should stay home

something that is accepted as true

Victory is a given

to hand something to someone

The key was given to him

if something is true or exists

Given the circumstances he is doing well

the official beliefs and goals of a political group

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the official beliefs and goals of a political group

The party announced its new platform.

a flat, raised area or structure

The speaker stood on the platform

to use your eyes to notice something

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to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

used to get someone's attention

See here

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

a dog or related animal

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a dog or related animal

Wolves are canine animals

the whole situation or main idea

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the whole situation or main idea

You need to understand the whole picture

a movie made for cinema

We saw a funny picture at the cinema

a visual representation

I drew a picture

to form a mental image of something

I can't picture it

a group of people working together for a purpose

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a group of people working together for a purpose

He works for a non-profit organization

the act of planning and arranging things in an orderly way

Your organization of the files is excellent

coming before all others in time or order

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coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

a visual representation of information or data

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a visual representation of information or data

Look at the sales chart

to plan a direction or way to go

They charted a course for the trip

a list that shows the popularity of songs or albums

The song reached the top of the chart

a secret plan or scheme

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a secret plan or scheme

The movie is full of political intrigue

to be interested or curious about something

This mystery intrigues me

kept available for use when needed

Keep this information in your back pocket

a small bag sewn into clothing for carrying things

He keeps his wallet in his back pocket

feeling or showing pleasure

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feeling or showing pleasure

I am very happy today

to feel thankful for something

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to feel thankful for something

I appreciate your help

to not like or be annoyed by something

I would appreciate it if you stopped bothering me

to recognize the worth of something

I appreciate your help

to understand the full meaning or importance of something

I appreciate the effort you put into this

to become bad or unpleasant

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to become bad or unpleasant

Their friendship turned sour after the argument

having a sharp, acidic taste like lemon

Lemons are sour

having an angry or unpleasant expression

He had a sour look on his face

the set of qualities that make a person who they are

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the set of qualities that make a person who they are

He has a strong character

a person in a story, movie, or game

He is my favorite character

a written mark or letter used in a writing system

This password requires eight characters

a particular person, especially one who is unusual or noteworthy

That old man is a real character

coming after the current one

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coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

to say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

one of the four parts of a year

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one of the four parts of a year

Each season lasts three months

to add salt, herbs, or spices to food

Season the chicken with some salt

one part of a television or radio series

I am watching the second season

things you do for fun in your free time

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things you do for fun in your free time

Reading and painting are my hobbies

an activity done for pleasure in free time

I have many hobbies like reading and swimming

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