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House of Cards — Season 5 Episode 12

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to give an impression of being something

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to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

to ask someone strongly to do something

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to ask someone strongly to do something

He urged me to tell the truth

a strong feeling that you want to do something

I had a sudden urge to laugh

to strongly advise someone to do something

I urge you to follow your dreams

the act of trying to persuade someone to do something

Her words were a strong urge to study

to enter or reach a place or device

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to enter or reach a place or device

I cannot get into the locked room

to influence someone's behavior or mood

What has gotten into him today

to start liking or enjoying something very much

I really got into jazz music

to start being in a situation

I want to get into politics

to influence someone's behavior or mood

The bad mood got into him

to start being interested in something

I started to get into jazz music

to start being in a situation

She got into a difficult situation

to go inside something

I will get into the car

to cause trouble or worry

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to cause trouble or worry

Please don't bother me

to make an effort to do something

Don't bother to call him

a problem or difficulty

It is a lot of bother to move these boxes

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

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to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

to put your body in a flat position

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to put your body in a flat position

You should lay down if you feel tired

to give up or stop holding something

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to give up or stop holding something

He laid down his life for his country

to officially create or set something

The committee laid down new rules

to record music in a studio

We will lay down the vocals tomorrow

to move your body into a flat position

I need to lay down for a while

to give up something important

He will lay down his life for his country

to get new information or skill

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to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

said in private, not for public sharing

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said in private, not for public sharing

This information is off the record

said in private and not to be officially recorded or shared

I will tell you something off the record

not meant to be officially recorded or made public

This comment is off the record

not officially recorded or said for publication

The leader spoke off the record

not officially recorded or shared

The politician made an off the record comment

long thin marks on a surface

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long thin marks on a surface

Draw some lines on the paper

a row of people waiting

There are long lines at the bank

long thin pieces of metal used to carry electricity or signals

The storm damaged the power lines

to bring to an end

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to bring to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

the end of an event or activity

She is near the finish of her project

the final appearance of a surface

The wood has a glossy finish

to get something good from something

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to get something good from something

You will benefit from this course

something that helps you or gives you a good result

This plan has many benefits

an event to raise money for a cause

They organized a benefit for the children

content

Exercise has many benefits for health

to promise that something will happen

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to promise that something will happen

I guarantee you will love this movie

of the highest quality or most favorable

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of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

kind thoughts or wishes for someone

Please give her my best

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

a smaller amount or number

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a smaller amount or number

I want less water

to ask God to protect or help

May God bless you

too many to count

The stars are endless

not having something

She is fearless

to follow the movement or development of something

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to follow the movement or development of something

The police are tracking the suspect

a special advantage or connection that helps you succeed

He has the inside track for the job

to be logical or consistent with what is already known

This story tracks with the facts

a line or route along which something moves

The train is on the track

a written note of information you keep to remember it

I keep a track of my expenses

a piece of recorded music on an album

This is my favorite track on the album

a sport where people run races on a track

She runs track at school

to avoid making someone deal with something

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to avoid making someone deal with something

Please spare me the details

kept in reserve

I have a spare key

to avoid using something

Can you spare a minute to help me

to prevent harm or death

The enemy decided to spare his life

a change or effect that something causes

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a change or effect that something causes

Your help made a big difference

a way things are not the same

What is the difference between these two?

a way in which things are not the same

There is a big difference between these colors

to not win a fight, game, or contest

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to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to no longer have something

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to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not 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

depending on something else

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depending on something else

Payment is contingent on delivery

a group of people representing an organization

A large contingent of soldiers arrived

the ways people share news and information

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the ways people share news and information

Social media is very popular

groups that report the news

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groups that report the news

The media reported on the event

one of two equal parts of something

The media of the path was marked

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg

She bought a new pair of media

words that say you are sorry

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words that say you are sorry

Please accept my apologies

a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

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a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

He cast his vote for the candidate

to make a choice in an election or meeting

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to make a choice in an election or meeting

I will vote tomorrow

to press a button on a device

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to press a button on a device

Click the mouse to open the file

a unit of distance equal to one kilometer

We traveled five clicks today

to suddenly understand something

The solution finally clicked for me

to make a short, sharp sound

I heard a click at the door

willing to break rules for personal gain

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willing to break rules for personal gain

The government was corrupt

to change something in a bad way so it no longer works correctly

The virus corrupted the file

to make someone behave in a dishonest or immoral way

The bad influence corrupted the young boy

a pain in the head

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a pain in the head

I have a bad headache

a person or thing that causes trouble or worry

Organizing this event is a real headache

a low, rough noise made by a person or animal

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a low, rough noise made by a person or animal

The pig let out a loud grunt

to make a low, rough noise

He grunted in response

an informal word for a low-ranking soldier

He started as a grunt

a place where you watch plays or movies

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a place where you watch plays or movies

We went to the theater last night

a room in a hospital where surgical operations are done

The patient is in the theater

a play or other show performed for an audience

We went to the theater to see a play

an area where a war or military operation takes place

The region was a major theater of war

information or understanding about something

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information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a thought or plan in your mind

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a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

a person with higher rank or authority

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a person with higher rank or authority

I need to talk to my superior

of higher quality or greater importance

This model is superior

extremely big in size or amount

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extremely big in size or amount

He lives in a huge house

extremely significant or important

This is a huge decision for us

to point out or make known

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to point out or make known

Please indicate your choice

the quantity of medicine to take

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the quantity of medicine to take

You must follow the correct dosing

to take something back that you previously gave or allowed

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to take something back that you previously gave or allowed

I want to take back the money I lent him

to start a relationship again with someone you were with before

She decided to take him back

to make someone remember a past time

This song takes me back to my childhood

to take someone to a place they were before

I need to take back these books to the library

an act of taking back something you said or did

That offer is a take-back

connected to the meaning of words

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connected to the meaning of words

The disagreement was just a matter of semantics

the study of the meaning of words

Semantics is a branch of linguistics

the study of the meaning of words and phrases

Semantics studies the meaning of words

to laugh at someone or something in a disrespectful way

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to laugh at someone or something in a disrespectful way

They scoffed at his idea

to eat something quickly and greedily

He scoffed down the sandwich

a distinct section of a piece of writing

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a distinct section of a piece of writing

Please write a short paragraph

a short part of a piece of writing

Each paragraph starts with a new line

to be in the right place

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to be in the right place

This book belongs on the shelf

a thick, smooth liquid used for cooking or fuel

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a thick, smooth liquid used for cooking or fuel

I used some oil for cooking

a thick liquid fuel found underground

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a thick liquid fuel found underground

The price of oil is rising

to put oil on something to make it move smoothly

He needs to oil the door hinge

to feel unable to cope because of too much

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to feel unable to cope because of too much

The workload is overwhelming

very strong or powerful

The workload was overwhelming

extremely great in amount or degree

They won by an overwhelming majority

very strong or powerful

The smell of perfume was overwhelming

to recognize something as true or valid

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to recognize something as true or valid

I accept the truth

to say yes to something

She accepted the invitation

a penalty for doing something wrong

I accept your offer

to take something that is offered

He accepted the award

a very painful headache that often causes nausea

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a very painful headache that often causes nausea

I have a severe migraine today

a very strong pain in the head

I have a migraine

a part or division of something

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a part or division of something

This section is very long

a brave or impressive act

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a brave or impressive act

He told stories of his brave exploits

to make use of something for a purpose

They want to exploit the new technology

to treat someone in an unfair way for your own benefit

The company exploits its workers

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

to be referred to by a particular name

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to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

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to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

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feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

I am proud of your success

feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

I am proud of you

feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

He is proud of his work

in a way that shows satisfaction and pleasure

She has a proud expression

facts or information used for analysis

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facts or information used for analysis

We collected a lot of data

to stop liking something after doing it for a long time

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to stop liking something after doing it for a long time

She tired of playing the game

to lose energy or patience for something

I tire of doing the same work

to lose energy or patience for something

Children tire of their old toys

to become bored or annoyed by something after a time

You will tire of this game soon

to become bored or weary of something

I tire of hearing the same excuses

getting nearer to something

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getting nearer to something

The deadline is closing fast

the time when a place shuts

We arrived just before closing

the act of stopping a place from being open

The closing of the shop was sudden

to make certain that something happens

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to make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

having no doubt; confident

Make sure of the facts

to do something to be certain that a situation is as you want it to be

Make sure the door is locked

to check that something is true or correct

Make sure the door is locked

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

a boy or man in relation to his parents

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a boy or man in relation to his parents

He is my son

to give someone the chance to take something

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to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

a suggestion of something to be done or given

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a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

to act or speak for someone

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to act or speak for someone

The lawyer represents the client

to mean or symbolize something

The red color represents danger

to be a symbol or sign for something

The dove represents peace

a period of seven days

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a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

to cause something to go somewhere

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to cause something to go somewhere

I sent a letter to my friend

to cause something to go to a place

He sent a letter to me

to cause something to go somewhere

I sent an email

a large number of

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a large number of

There are numerous stars in the sky

a substance that can explode

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a substance that can explode

The explosive was dangerous

happening suddenly with great force

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happening suddenly with great force

The situation had an explosive effect

to completely destroy a building or structure

The police found an explosive in the building

to come into view or to be seen

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to come into view or to be seen

A ghost appeared in the room

to act in a play, film, or show

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to act in a play, film, or show

She will appear in the new movie

to give the impression of being

He appears to be tired

to come into view or to be seen

The stars appear at night

related to life or living things

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related to life or living things

This is a biological process

connected by genetic or blood ties

She is my biological mother

not conscious of something

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not conscious of something

He was unaware of the danger

to find an answer to a problem or understand something

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to find an answer to a problem or understand something

I need to figure out this puzzle

to find the answer to a problem or to understand how something works

I will figure out how to fix this

to understand something after thinking

I can't figure out how this works

to think or believe something is likely

I figured out it would rain

the number or size of something

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the number or size of something

A small amount of sugar is enough

to develop into something

Her efforts amounted to nothing

the study or record of past events

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the study or record of past events

I love reading about history

a shared past relationship or experience with someone

They have a long history together

a written account of past events

We learn history at school

the things that happened in the past

We learn history at school

in a quiet and gentle way

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in a quiet and gentle way

She spoke softly

at this very moment

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at this very moment

I am speaking right now

to say words to someone

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to say words to someone

I can speak English

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

a reason or purpose

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a reason or purpose

I did it for the sake of peace

a reason or purpose

I did it for her sake

a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice

I ordered a glass of sake

the activities of government and public affairs

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the activities of government and public affairs

I am interested in politics

a person's ideas or opinions about government and public affairs

Their politics are very conservative

activities related to gaining or using power in a group

Office politics can be difficult

using force to hurt or damage

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using force to hurt or damage

The protest became violent

a long-established way of doing something

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a long-established way of doing something

It is a family tradition

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 make someone feel very tired

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to make someone feel very tired

Walking all day will tire you

the rubber part of a wheel that touches the road

The car needs a new tire

to act with others for a shared goal

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to act with others for a shared goal

We need to cooperate to finish the project

to become unable to be found

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to become unable to be found

I got lost in the city

to not know where you are

We will get lost in this city

to leave a place or person, often used as a rude way to tell someone to leave

Get lost and leave me alone

to not know where you are

I will get lost in the city

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

to decide between options

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to decide between options

Choose a color

to select from a group of options

You can choose a color

to pick something from a group

Choose your favorite color

the act of making a choice

You must choose a path

picked out from a group

This is the chosen one

having no equal or competitor

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having no equal or competitor

This team has an unrivaled record in the league

to give help or assistance to someone or something

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to give help or assistance to someone or something

He supports his family

to hold something in position and stop it from falling

The pillars support the heavy roof

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 become less in amount or size

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to become less in amount or size

The prices went down

to move to a lower position or level

The elevator is going down

to be sent to prison

The thief will go down for five years

to take place or occur

Tell me what went down last night

to move from a higher place to a lower one

We will go down the stairs

to take place or occur

Tell me what went down at the party

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