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House of Cards — Season 3 Episode 13

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a person who has the same rights, status, or ability as another

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a person who has the same rights, status, or ability as another

She is treated like an equal

having the same value, status, or amount

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having the same value, status, or amount

The two pieces of cake are equal in size

to be the same in value or meaning

Two plus two is equal to four

a brand of artificial sugar substitute

I put Equal in my coffee

a list of planned activities and times for them

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a list of planned activities and times for them

Check the schedule for today

to plan or arrange something at a particular time

I will schedule a meeting

the act of making a plan for when things will happen

I need to make a schedule for the week

a plan of events or tasks

My schedule is very busy

to come together as one

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to come together as one

The two groups united for a common cause

to join together for a common purpose

The two groups are united in their goal

a large business organization that operates in multiple countries

The united operates in many countries

a person who pretends to have skills or knowledge

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a person who pretends to have skills or knowledge

The charlatan claimed he could cure any disease

to ask for something in an urgent way

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to ask for something in an urgent way

She was begging for help

to ask someone for something, often money or help

He is begging for food

to ask someone for something, often money or help

He is begging for her help

a large area or division of a country

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a large area or division of a country

The country has fifty states

a nation or region with its own government

Many states signed the treaty

to express something in words

The report states the facts clearly

the political organization of a country or region

The state manages the public services

to be in a particular place or position

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to be in a particular place or position

He stood by the window

to be in an upright position on your feet

He stood there for an hour

to fail to meet someone as planned

He stood her up on their first date

a win in a competition or struggle

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a win in a competition or struggle

They celebrated the victory after the game

success in a competition or battle

They celebrated their victory

a thing that you like more than others

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a thing that you like more than others

What is your preference?

on the side that is not right

I use my left hand

relating to the side that is on the left

He sat on the left hand side

the side that is on the left

Take the left-hand path

happening or existing now

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happening or existing now

What is your current address

a flow of electric charge

The current flows through the wire

water moving in a direction

The current is very strong here

having more power or strength than someone or something else

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having more power or strength than someone or something else

He is stronger than his brother

having a lot of skill or ability

She is a stronger candidate for the job

to make something more powerful or able to resist damage

Regular exercise makes muscles stronger

to make something less clear or harder to understand

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to make something less clear or harder to understand

Fear clouded his judgment

a system for storing data on the internet

I save my files to the cloud

a white or gray mass in the sky made of water drops

There is a big cloud in the sky

a person who does work without pay

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a person who does work without pay

He is a volunteer

to offer to do something without being paid

I will volunteer to help

a large heavy hammer

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a large heavy hammer

He used a sledgehammer to break the wall

an emotion that you experience

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an emotion that you experience

Love is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Love is a powerful feeling

the general mood or character of a place

The room has a cozy feeling

a belief or idea that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling it will rain

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I am feeling happy today

to have a physical or emotional feeling

I can feel the wind

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

I feel that we are lost

expecting good things to happen

I have a hopeful feeling about this

the belief that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling he knows

a belief that something is true without proof

She trusts her intuition

a physical or emotional feeling

I have a strange feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Anger is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Joy is a happy feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

She is full of feeling

to have an opinion or attitude

I have a feeling that we should go

a place where students study after high school

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a place where students study after high school

She is studying at college

to hold someone's hand as a greeting

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to hold someone's hand as a greeting

They shake hands

to hold someone's hand and move it up and down as a greeting or farewell

They always shake hands

liked by many people

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liked by many people

That singer is very popular

liked by many people

This song is very popular

liked by a lot of people

This song is very popular

forward movement or improvement

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forward movement or improvement

She is making progress in her studies

to move forward or improve

Science continues to progress

forward movement or development

We are making good progress on this project

a formal process of voting to choose a leader or make a decision

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a formal process of voting to choose a leader or make a decision

The country held an election yesterday

a process of choosing a person for a public office by voting

The election is next month

a process of choosing someone by voting

The election is tomorrow

a process of choosing someone by voting

People vote in the election

the act of choosing between two or more possibilities

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the act of choosing between two or more possibilities

You have many choices

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

You have many choices

the act of choosing between two or more possibilities

We have many choices for dinner

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

You have many choices

things you decide to do

Your choices define your future

to make something less severe or unfriendly

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to make something less severe or unfriendly

She tried to soften her voice

to become less severe or unfriendly

Her voice softened when she saw the puppy

to make something less hard or firm

Add milk to soften the dough

the end part of your arm with fingers

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the end part of your arm with fingers

Wash your hands

help or aid given to someone

Can you give me a hand

the power to manage or control something

The project is in my hands

to pass something to someone using your hand

Please hand me the pen

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

a piece of information sent to someone

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a piece of information sent to someone

I sent you a message

to send information to someone

I will message him later

a piece of information sent to someone

She left a message for you

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

used to get attention or introduce a statement

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used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

the time at this moment

I am busy now

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

a place where someone lives

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a place where someone lives

This is his permanent residence

very close to something or someone

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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

close to something

The book is next to the lamp

without delay

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without delay

I will do it right away

to hand something to someone

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to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

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

to stay in one place until something happens

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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

a personal view or judgment

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a personal view or judgment

What is your opinion?

a personal belief or judgment about something

What is your opinion on this topic

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

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to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

someone who votes in an election

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someone who votes in an election

Every voter wants change

real or true

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real or true

Is this website legit?

to a great degree

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to a great degree

I am deeply sorry for what happened

to a great degree

I deeply regret my mistake

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

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to say words to express thoughts or communicate

She started talking at a young age

a spoken exchange of ideas or information

There has been too much talking lately

to say things with your voice

She is talking to her friend

an idea or arrangement for doing something

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an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

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

that is enough; no more

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that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

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as much as needed

This is enough for me

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

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

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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

the energy used to try hard

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the energy used to try hard

It takes a lot of effort to learn a language

physical or mental energy used to do something

It takes effort to learn a new language

to become successful or important

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to become successful or important

He will amount to nothing

to develop into something

His hard work will amount to success

to give someone a specific job or task

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to give someone a specific job or task

A security detail guarded the building

a small part of something that gives more information

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a small part of something that gives more information

Tell me every detail

to clean a car very carefully and completely

I will detail my car today

to give a lot of information about something

He detailed his plan to us

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 lower price than usual

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a lower price than usual

I got a discount on these shoes

to treat something as unimportant

You cannot discount his opinion

a statement that you will definitely do something

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a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

located inside something

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located inside something

The internal parts are damaged

to remain close to something without moving away

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to remain close to something without moving away

She hovered near the door

the organ inside the body that digests food

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the organ inside the body that digests food

My stomach hurts

to be able to accept or deal with something unpleasant

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to be able to accept or deal with something unpleasant

I cannot stomach his behavior

the mental strength to do something difficult

He does not have the stomach for this

the part of the body where food goes

I have a full stomach

to bring to an end

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to bring to an end

Please complete the form

total; used to emphasize

It was a complete surprise

to make something have all its parts

You must complete the puzzle

having all parts; finished

The set is now complete

to become unconscious

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to become unconscious

She might pass out from the heat

to give things to each person in a group

He will pass out the papers

to lose consciousness

It was so hot that he passed out

to go from one place to another

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to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

to have a meeting or visit with someone

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to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

to understand or realize

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to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

in a wild, uncontrolled state

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in a wild, uncontrolled state

The children ran amok in the garden

to strike something, like a door

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to strike something, like a door

Knock on the door

to say unkind things about someone or something

Her performance knocked them out

to cause a woman to become pregnant

He knocked her up

to lower the amount or value of something

They knocked ten dollars off

written work or forms needed for a task

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written work or forms needed for a task

I have a lot of paperwork to do

a collection of papers or digital data

I have too much paperwork to finish

an official document that allows you to do something

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an official document that allows you to do something

I have a license

to give official permission for something

The city licensed the new cafe

to be at work and getting paid for your time

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to be at work and getting paid for your time

I am on the clock right now

enjoyable or good

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enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

to move something from one place to another

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to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

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 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

to feel strong dislike for someone

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to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to strongly dislike

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to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

feeling strong dislike or revulsion

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feeling strong dislike or revulsion

He was disgusted by the mess

to learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

the quality of caring too much about small, unimportant things

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the quality of caring too much about small, unimportant things

His pettiness about the bill ruined the dinner

a unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters

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a unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters

That screen is ten inches wide

to move very slowly and gradually

The car began to inch forward

a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot

The screen is ten inches wide

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

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the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I wake up early in the morning

a short way to say 'good morning'

Morning, how are you?

the early part of the day before noon

I drink coffee in the morning

the early part of the day

I drink coffee in the morning

to tell someone you are happy for their achievement

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to tell someone you are happy for their achievement

I want to congratulate you

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

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a piece of furniture for sleeping on

I go to bed

the flat area at the back of a truck for carrying cargo

The truck bed is full of wood

the bottom of a river or valley

Fish live at the river bed

the number of people who come to an event

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the number of people who come to an event

The turnout for the election was high

a number of people who attend an event

The turnout at the election was high

a person who lacks good sense

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a person who lacks good sense

Don't be such a fool

to deceive someone

Don't try to fool me

a person who lacks good judgment

He is a complete fool

to deceive someone

You can't fool me

a person, not a specific one

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a person, not a specific one

I didn't see anybody

any person

Is anybody here

any person

Does anybody want cake?

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

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

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds

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a unit of time equal to 60 seconds

There are sixty minutes in an hour

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

The secretary recorded the minutes

a long-running American news magazine television show

Many people watch 60 Minutes

a period of sixty seconds

Wait for five minutes

the people who work for an organization

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the people who work for an organization

The staff is very helpful

a long piece of wood used for walking or fighting

He used a wooden staff for walking

the people who work for an organization

The hotel staff was very helpful

containing all parts; entire

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containing all parts; entire

Please write your full name

to the greatest possible extent

He has full control

containing as much as possible

The glass is full of water

having eaten enough food

I am full after that meal

to hit someone with the palm of the hand

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to hit someone with the palm of the hand

She slapped him on the cheek

to be very good or impressive

This song really slaps

to place something quickly or carelessly

He slapped the book on the table

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