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House Of The Dragon — Season 2 Episode 5

Words & meanings

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very strong or aggressive

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very strong or aggressive

There is fierce competition

strong and angry in a way that is frightening

The lion is a fierce animal

to take care of a child until they are an adult

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to take care of a child until they are an adult

She raised three children alone

to gather or bring together an amount of money

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to gather or bring together an amount of money

They raised money for charity

to move something to a higher position

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to move something to a higher position

Please raise your hand

to start talking about a subject

She raised a new point

in or to a place that is not inside a building

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in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

animals kept on a farm for food or work

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animals kept on a farm for food or work

The farmer has a lot of livestock

to move from a sitting or lying position to a vertical one

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to move from a sitting or lying position to a vertical one

Please stand up when the teacher enters

to not meet someone as planned

He stood me up at the cinema

to take a firm position against something

You must stand up to them

to be proven true or strong when tested or examined

The argument will stand up in court

a performer who tells jokes to a live audience

He is a funny standup

a person who is honest and can be trusted

He is a stand-up guy

to have a particular meaning or message

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to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

to plan or want to do something

In scene

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

to think something may not be true

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to think something may not be true

I doubt he will come

a music group

The band is very good

to not believe that something is true

I doubt that

a feeling of not being sure if something is true

I have some doubt about his story

something that you do not tell other people

In scene

something that you do not tell other people

I have a secret to tell you

not known by others

I have a secret plan

to request information

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to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

a place where people go for a service or activity

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a place where people go for a service or activity

This establishment is open 24 hours

a group or institution that holds power or influence

He is a member of the establishment

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

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

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to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to risk something on a result

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to risk something on a result

I would stake my reputation on his honesty

not any person

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not any person

No one is home

any person

No one knows the answer

not any person at all

No one is at home

a long passage inside a building

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a long passage inside a building

Walk down the corridor

a long, narrow strip of land used for a specific purpose

They created a green corridor for animals

a building where a dead body is buried

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a building where a dead body is buried

They visited the ancient tomb

a place where a dead body is buried

The king is in the tomb

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

worry or mental tension caused by difficult situations

In scene

worry or mental tension caused by difficult situations

High stress affects your health

to give special importance to something

I want to stress this point

the force that pushes on something

The bridge cannot take too much stress

to make someone feel worried or anxious

This project stresses me

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

In scene

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

to be in a place as a member of an audience or group

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to be in a place as a member of an audience or group

He sits in the audience

to be in a seated position inside a place

She was sitting in the car

to join an activity or performance as a guest

The musician sat in with the band

a form of protest where people sit and refuse to leave

They decided to sit in

an object or sign that represents something else

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an object or sign that represents something else

These symbols represent different countries

a small, odd habit or weakness

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a small, odd habit or weakness

Everyone has their own foibles

to a small degree

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to a small degree

The test was relatively easy

to move in the direction of a place

In scene

to move in the direction of a place

They decided to make for the nearest exit

to do something to get ready for a person or situation

We must make for the coming storm

to cause something to happen or be produced

This design makes for a great result

to be very suitable for something

Her patience makes for a good teacher

to create words or text on a surface

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to create words or text on a surface

This is a written document

to form letters or words on a surface

Her name is written on the note

to form letters or words on a surface

The rules are written here

expressed in writing, not spoken

This is a written contract

a group of people born around the same time

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a group of people born around the same time

Every generation is different

the act of producing or making something

This machine is used for the generation of electricity

to stay alive after a dangerous event

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to stay alive after a dangerous event

He survived the accident

to continue to live

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to continue to live

Plants cannot survive without water

to continue to live after someone else has died

He survived his wife by ten years

to continue to exist after a difficult situation

They survived the earthquake

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

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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

the process of teaching and learning

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the process of teaching and learning

Education is important for everyone

to be unable to remember something

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to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

a general idea or notion

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a general idea or notion

It is a complex concept

a period of time, especially in the past

In scene

a period of time, especially in the past

In my grandfather's day, there were no computers

a period of 24 hours

I work every day

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

having a duty or being answerable for something

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having a duty or being answerable for something

He is responsible for the project

to intend or plan to do something

In scene

to intend or plan to do something

We look to finish the work today

to think about something carefully

You should look to the risks

to depend on or expect help, support, or advice from someone or something

They look to their parents for guidance

to try to find or get something

We look to you for advice

in a capable or skillful way

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in a capable or skillful way

She handled the situation ably

the reason for which something is done

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the reason for which something is done

What is the purpose of this meeting?

the thing that you plan to do

What is the purpose of this meeting

to like one thing more than another

In scene

to like one thing more than another

I would rather drink tea

an informal discussion between people

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an informal discussion between people

We had a long conversation

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

not doing anything

In scene

not doing anything

I spent an idle afternoon

to stop working or moving for a time

The engine continued to idle

to run a vehicle's engine while the vehicle is not moving

The car engine is idling

not intended to be taken seriously

He made an idle comment

not believing in or following a god

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not believing in or following a god

He lived a godless life

to understand someone's true character or nature

In scene

to understand someone's true character or nature

I can see in his eyes that he is honest

to mark the start of a period, especially the new year

We will see in the New Year with friends

to go into a place

You may see in now

to notice something in a place

I can see dust in the box

at a distance from here

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at a distance from here

The city is far away

to move something from one place to another

In scene

to move something from one place to another

Put your toys away

to not be in a place

He is away for the weekend

to the full extent or without holding back

He was working away

no longer fresh or new

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no longer fresh or new

The bread is stale

a strong feeling of disrespect

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a strong feeling of disrespect

He felt that the lack of respect was an affront

to have official power over a country or group

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to have official power over a country or group

The king rules the land

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

In scene

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

Follow the rules

to make an official decision as a judge or authority

The judge will rule on the case

to be the best or dominant

This song rules

to have official power over a country or area

The king used to rule the country

a statement that tells you what you must or must not do

You must follow the school rules

the usual or normal state of things

Working late is the rule here

a general statement that describes how something is done

It is a fundamental rule of science

an official instruction about what you can or cannot do

New safety rules were introduced

something very bad or shocking

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something very bad or shocking

This is an abomination

the ability to do things that need physical effort

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the ability to do things that need physical effort

He has great physical strength

to be important or have significance

The strength of the evidence is high

a skill or good quality that someone has

Patience is my greatest strength

inside a period of time or space

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inside a period of time or space

I will arrive within an hour

to hold onto something and not let go

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to hold onto something and not let go

The baby clings to its mother

not similar to

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not similar to

Unlike her sister, she is shy

an older man with a beard

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an older man with a beard

The graybeard sat on the porch

not thinking in a normal way

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not thinking in a normal way

He acts mental today

a person with a mental illness

He acts like a mental

of or relating to the mind

It is a mental process

to take part in a fight

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to take part in a fight

The soldiers battle for the city

to try to defeat someone or something

The soldiers battle for the city

a long and difficult disagreement or fight in a court of law

They fought a long battle in court

to try very hard to deal with a difficult situation

They battle against the storm

deeply loved or cherished

In scene

deeply loved or cherished

She is my beloved grandmother

a person who is loved

He wrote a letter to his beloved

to look at something and notice it

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to look at something and notice it

Behold the beauty of nature

at the current time

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at the current time

She is presently working in the office

in a short time from now

I will be there presently

an older person in a position of authority

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an older person in a position of authority

The village elder spoke

having greater age than someone else

My elder brother helped me

an older adult

The village elder told us a story

to start doing something

In scene

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

wise and careful in decisions

In scene

wise and careful in decisions

It is prudent to save money for the future

a smaller amount or number

In scene

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

a lord or king you serve

In scene

a lord or king you serve

The knight bowed before his liege

at the end of a process

In scene

at the end of a process

Ultimately, we decided to stay

happening at the same time

In scene

happening at the same time

They all spoke at once

right now without delay

Please come here at once

that is enough; no more

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that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

as much as needed

This is enough for me

to get or achieve something

In scene

to get or achieve something

They managed to secure a loan

feeling safe and sure of yourself

She feels secure in her job

to attach something firmly so it does not move

Please secure the rope to the post

protected from danger or harm

This is a secure location

to make something safe from harm

The lock helps to secure the house

to take control of something to keep it safe

They managed to secure the area

to spend time with someone

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to spend time with someone

He likes to consort with wealthy people

a person who spends time with another

The queen walked with her consort

to have something as the main interest or activity

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to have something as the main interest or activity

Her life revolves around her children

to have as the main focus

His life revolves around his work

to move in a circle around something

The Earth revolves around the Sun

the group of all ordinary people

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the group of all ordinary people

The public loves the new law

open

This is a public park

in a place where many people can see or hear you

She spoke in public about the problem

available for everyone to use

This park is public

a situation that makes you feel ashamed

In scene

a situation that makes you feel ashamed

She suffered the indignity of being ignored

a situation that makes you feel ashamed or not respected

He suffered the indignity of being fired in public

a situation that makes you feel that you are not respected

He suffered the indignity of being ignored

to strongly dislike

In scene

to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

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

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

In scene

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

to make someone or something die

In scene

to make someone or something die

The hunter killed the deer

to be very funny or popular with an audience

The comedian killed the audience

to want something very much

I am killing for a slice of pizza

to make something stop working or operating

The company killed the project

to stop or end something

We had to kill the project

to make something die

The frost will kill the plants

to make someone die

The soldiers killed the king

a person who kills someone

The police caught the killer

to rest with your eyes closed

In scene

to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

to have something in your mind as a goal

In scene

to have something in your mind as a goal

I intend to visit London next year

an older man, especially one with a beard

In scene

an older man, especially one with a beard

The greybeard gave us wise advice

an older man with experience

The greybeard gave us some wise advice

before the expected time

In scene

before the expected time

I arrived sooner than expected

in less time than before

Please arrive sooner next time

to like one thing more than another

I would sooner stay than leave

in the near future

Please arrive sooner

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 physical or verbal struggle between people

In scene

a physical or verbal struggle between people

They had a big fight yesterday

to take part in a fight or war

Soldiers fight to protect their country

to try hard to stop or prevent something

We must fight the disease

the quality of being strong and determined

She showed great fight today

the idea or feeling you get about someone or something

In scene

the idea or feeling you get about someone or something

My first impression of him was positive

an idea or feeling that you have about someone or something

She left a good impression on me

an imitation of a famous person's voice or mannerisms

He does a great impression of the president

a mark made by pressing something into a surface

The ring left an impression on her finger

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