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House Of The Dragon — Season 1 Episode 5

Words & meanings

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to mention something without saying it directly

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to mention something without saying it directly

He alluded to the problem in his speech

a word used to ask someone to repeat something

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a word used to ask someone to repeat something

Pardon? I didn't hear you

to officially free someone from punishment

The king pardoned the prisoner

the act of being excused for a mistake or rude remark

He asked for a pardon for his mistake

picked out from a group

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picked out from a group

He was the chosen candidate for the job

to join together for a common purpose

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to join together for a common purpose

The team decided to unite for the project

to come together as one

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to come together as one

The two companies decided to unite

to bring together

They want to unite the two groups

relating to one specific person or thing

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relating to one specific person or thing

She has a certain charm

sure to happen

Success is certain

without any doubt

I am certain that he is right

a country or area ruled by a king or queen

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a country or area ruled by a king or queen

Many kingdoms existed in the past

the land next to the sea

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the land next to the sea

We walked along the coast

to progress with little effort

The bike coasted down the hill

the only one of its kind

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the only one of its kind

Everyone has a unique fingerprint

a very rude, insulting word for a person

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a very rude, insulting word for a person

He was being a complete cunt

a very rude word for a woman's vagina

The word is a vulgar term for female genitalia

a very rude word for a stupid or unpleasant person

Some people call an unpleasant person a cunt

to bring something back to its original condition

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to bring something back to its original condition

They want to restore the old painting

to return something to its original state

They will restore the old building

to bring something back to good condition

The medicine restored his health

the state of knowing about something

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the state of knowing about something

I have some familiarity with this software

to give time or effort to something

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to give time or effort to something

You should invest in your education

to buy something for a specific purpose

They decided to invest in new software

to put time, effort, or money into something

I want to invest in this company

used to emphasize a statement

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used to emphasize a statement

It is very cold indeed

words used to show you are grateful

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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

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 give someone a specific job or task

A security detail guarded the building

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

feeling or showing pleasure

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feeling or showing pleasure

I am happier now

something important left behind by a person

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something important left behind by a person

He left a great legacy behind

something passed down from an ancestor

He left a legacy for his children

no longer current or modern

The company uses legacy systems

always supporting someone

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always supporting someone

He is a loyal friend

the time when the sun first appears in the morning

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the time when the sun first appears in the morning

We woke up at daybreak

to make a serious promise

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to make a serious promise

He vowed to return

a very short period of time

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a very short period of time

Wait a moment

the present time or period

I am busy at the moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment please

a very brief period

It only took a moment

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

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feeling pleasure or satisfaction

I am glad to see you

feeling pleased or satisfied

I am glad to see you

in a natural way

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in a natural way

She speaks naturally

in a way that is normal or expected

She behaves naturally

in a way that is normal or expected

Naturally he was late

to like one thing more than another

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to like one thing more than another

I would rather stay home

to a moderate degree

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to a moderate degree

It is rather cold today

used to show a choice or preference for one thing

I would rather stay home

without being affected by something

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without being affected by something

We will go regardless of the weather

without being affected by something

We will go regardless of the weather

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

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in a simple or straightforward way; merely

I simply wanted to help

in a simple or straightforward manner

She explained it simply

used to emphasize a statement

It is simply amazing

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

It is simply a matter of time

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

to take place or come into existence

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to take place or come into existence

The accident occurred at midnight

to come into your thoughts

An idea occurred to me

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

the quality of being morally good

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the quality of being morally good

Patience is a virtue

the state of being good

Patience is a virtue

used to show something happens no matter what

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used to show something happens no matter what

I will go even if it rains

after a period of time, not too late

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after a period of time, not too late

We arrived just in time for the train

not too late

We arrived at the cinema in time

well-known or recognized from before

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well-known or recognized from before

Your face looks familiar

to become aware of or used to something

This melody sounds familiar to me

to begin or carry out a conflict

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to begin or carry out a conflict

They decided to wage war

to make a bet on an event

They decided to wage a bet on the game

to start and continue a war or fight

They waged war against the enemy

money earned for work

He earns a low wage

to become aware of something or someone

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to become aware of something or someone

I have never heard of this artist

to become aware of something or someone

I have heard of that famous author

to become aware that something exists

Have you heard of the new concert

a long metal blade used for fighting

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a long metal blade used for fighting

The knight has a sword

to bring or come together in one place

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to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

to fulfill a need or requirement

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to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

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

an expression of appreciation

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an expression of appreciation

He sent his thanks

to tell someone you are grateful

Thanks for the help

a short phrase used to show you are grateful

Thanks for your help

to change and become more mature or advanced

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to change and become more mature or advanced

Children grow quickly

to become larger or more

The demand for goods continues to grow

to cause plants or hair to develop

They grow tomatoes in the garden

to start to feel anxious about something

I began to grow worried about the weather

to start to be in a state

The plant started to grow

easily broken or damaged; fine

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easily broken or damaged; fine

The glass vase is very delicate

done with great care to avoid causing harm or offense

This is a delicate situation

requiring careful handling to avoid problems

Please handle this delicate vase with care

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

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a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We are going to a wedding this Saturday

a ceremony where two people get married

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a ceremony where two people get married

The wedding ceremony starts at noon

a woman who is getting married

The bride arrived at the wedding early

to become joined in marriage

They are planning their wedding

the ceremony where two people wed

They are planning a beautiful wedding

the ceremony of becoming joined in marriage

They had a small nikah ceremony

careful thought about something

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careful thought about something

This project requires careful consideration

the situation or circumstances someone is in

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the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

a large number or amount

I have a lot of work to do

a piece of land

He bought a parking lot

many times or often

I see him a lot

a group of people

That is a loud lot

a great number or quantity

We have a lot of time

a method of deciding something by chance

This is my lot in life

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

a small number or quantity

That is a lot less

to a great degree

I like it a lot

causing harm or risk

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causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

the basic qualities or personality of something

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the basic qualities or personality of something

It is his nature to be kind

the physical world and living things

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the physical world and living things

We must protect nature

the physical world and all living things

I love spending time in nature

the plants, animals, and land of the earth

I love spending time in nature

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

of great size or amount

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of great size or amount

She has a large family

big in size

I want a large coffee

a slang term for one thousand US dollars

He won five large in the game

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

containing a lot of something

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containing a lot of something

The room is full of people

to start a trip by boat

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to start a trip by boat

The ship set sail at dawn

to say yes to something

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to say yes to something

She accepted the invitation

to take something that is offered

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to take something that is offered

He accepted the award

to recognize something as true or valid

I accept the truth

a penalty for doing something wrong

I accept your offer

a person someone is having a romantic relationship with

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a person someone is having a romantic relationship with

He had a secret paramour

a statement that someone has done something wrong

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a statement that someone has done something wrong

He denied the accusation

the act of taking over a position or title from someone else

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the act of taking over a position or title from someone else

The prince awaited his succession to the throne

a series of people or things following one after another

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a series of people or things following one after another

A succession of accidents happened

a lie told to damage someone's reputation

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a lie told to damage someone's reputation

He sued the newspaper for slander

to tell lies about someone to damage their reputation

She slandered her colleague

telling the truth and not cheating

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telling the truth and not cheating

He is an honest man

to proceed with something

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to proceed with something

I need to get on with my work

to have a friendly or pleasant relationship with someone

I get on with my colleagues

to like someone and enjoy a friendly connection

I get on with my colleagues

coming after all others; the only one left

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coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

coming immediately before the present

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coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

the quality of being fair and right

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the quality of being fair and right

Everyone deserves justice

to punish someone in a powerful way

Justice was served

in place of something else

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in place of something else

I chose tea rather than coffee

in place of something else

I drink tea rather than coffee

instead of (in place of something else)

I chose water rather than soda

the main outer frame of a ship or aircraft

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the main outer frame of a ship or aircraft

The ship's hull was damaged

the main body of a ship or boat

The hull of the ship was damaged

not healthy or feeling ill

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not healthy or feeling ill

She felt unwell after lunch

to say that something is true

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to say that something is true

He admitted his mistake

to let someone enter a place

The club admits members only

a country ruled by a king or queen

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a country ruled by a king or queen

The United Kingdom is an island nation

a country or area ruled by a king or queen

He ruled over a vast kingdom

a country or area ruled by a king or queen

The king rules his kingdom

to use time doing something

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to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

something that is wrong or incorrect

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something that is wrong or incorrect

I made a mistake

to think something is different than it really is

I mistook him for his brother

a period of 24 hours

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a period of 24 hours

I work every day

a period of time, especially in the past

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a period of time, especially in the past

In my grandfather's day, there were no computers

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We celebrate a special day

at some time in the future

I want to travel the world one day

in the past, before now

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in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

people or groups that work together

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people or groups that work together

They became close allies during the war

to be in a particular position or state

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to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

to be able to accept something unpleasant

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to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to become aware of something

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to become aware of something

I observed a small change in the plan

to act according to a rule or promise

Drivers must observe the traffic rules

to watch something carefully, especially to learn something

She observed the birds

a person of high social rank

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a person of high social rank

He was a wealthy nobleman

a person who comes to help someone in trouble

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a person who comes to help someone in trouble

She was saved by a white knight

to request information

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to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

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to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

almost the same

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almost the same

These two cars are similar

a way of living or acting that leads to a particular result

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a way of living or acting that leads to a particular result

She chose a difficult path in life

a narrow way for walking

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a narrow way for walking

We walked along the narrow path

a route or track to follow

We followed the path through the forest

to be in a position where you are likely to do or get something

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to be in a position where you are likely to do or get something

He stands to gain a lot

to take up a position of readiness for action

The soldiers were ordered to stand to at dawn

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

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

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to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

She wants to ride her new bike

a machine or structure at a fair or amusement park that people ride for fun

The roller coaster is a fun ride

a journey in a vehicle

The ride to the airport was long

to criticize or complain to someone repeatedly

Stop riding me about my mistakes

to sit on something and travel on it

I like to ride my bike

to sit on and control a moving animal

She loves to ride horses

to sit on something and travel on it

We ride the bus to school

to sit on something and move

They went for a ride

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