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House Of The Dragon — Season 2 Episode 6

Words & meanings

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to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

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to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

This book interests me

money paid for borrowing money

The bank charges a high interest rate

an activity that you enjoy doing in your free time

Reading is one of my interests

a financial or other involvement in something

He has an interest in the company

something that causes trouble or harm

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something that causes trouble or harm

This addiction is a curse

to use magic to cause harm

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to use magic to cause harm

He cursed his enemy

a magical spell that brings bad luck

The curse lasted for years

to use rude or offensive language

Stop cursing now

a savory liquid served with food

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a savory liquid served with food

He poured gravy over the meat

something good or positive

The extra day off was just gravy

a slang term for male reproductive fluid

Some slang uses gravy to mean semen

a serious promise

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a serious promise

He took an oath

to leave a place or start a journey

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to leave a place or start a journey

I will get off the bus at the next stop

to avoid being punished for something

He got off with a fine

to stop doing something

Get off my back

to finish a phone conversation

I need to get off the phone now

to stop touching something or to leave a place

Please get off the bus

to stop bothering someone

Get off him now

to leave or move away from something or someone

I need to get off the bus

to persist in doing something

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to persist in doing something

Keep trying until you succeed

to take care of something

The soldier will keep the gate safe

to have and continue to have something

You can keep the book

lasting the entire day

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lasting the entire day

I worked all day

happening for the whole day

I worked all day today

lasting the entire day

I have been studying all-day

to deceive someone

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to deceive someone

Don't try to fool me

a person who lacks good sense

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a person who lacks good sense

Don't be such a fool

a person who lacks good judgment

He is a complete fool

to deceive someone

You can't fool me

not less than; at the very least

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not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

an organ in your chest used for breathing

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an organ in your chest used for breathing

He has a problem with his lung

something bad done to someone as a result of their actions

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something bad done to someone as a result of their actions

He feared divine retribution for his sins

the central part or point

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the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

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 take someone or something by force

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to take someone or something by force

The police captured the thief

to take someone as a prisoner

The soldiers captured the enemy

to take someone as a prisoner

The soldier was captured by the enemy

to point or turn something in a particular direction

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to point or turn something in a particular direction

He directed the light at the wall

to be in charge of something

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to be in charge of something

She directs the movie

saying exactly what you mean without trying to be polite

She is very direct with her feedback

without anything in between

This is a direct flight

to think that something is true

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to think that something is true

I believe you

a feeling of pain or annoyance in a part of the body

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a feeling of pain or annoyance in a part of the body

The soap caused irritation to his skin

a feeling of being slightly angry or bothered

He felt irritation at the noise

the number of years someone has lived

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the number of years someone has lived

Age is just a number

a period of time marked by particular events or characteristics

We live in the digital age

to become older

Everyone ages

becoming older

People age as time passes

to move in the direction of a place

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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 express doubt about something

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to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

to suffer from extreme hunger

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to suffer from extreme hunger

Many animals starve in winter

to have a very strong desire for something

She is starving for some recognition

to cause someone to suffer from extreme hunger

We should not starve the pets

to go back to a place

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to go back to a place

I will return to my home

to move back to a place or state

She will return to work tomorrow

to go back to a topic or place

I will return to this topic later

to show support for someone or something

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to show support for someone or something

I am in favor of the new law

to feel angry or upset about something unfair

In scene

to feel angry or upset about something unfair

I resent the way he speaks to me

having a positive or desirable quality

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having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

things that you must do

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things that you must do

Doing homework is his responsibility

something you are required to do

It is my responsibility to finish the work

to be brave enough to do something

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to be brave enough to do something

He didn't dare to jump

willing to take risks or try new things

She dared to sing on the stage

a risky or bold act done to show courage

I accepted the dare

used to emphasize a statement

In scene

used to emphasize a statement

It is very cold indeed

to see or watch something

In scene

to see or watch something

I want to view the photo

what you think about something

What is your view on this

a television program

I watched the morning view on TV

what you can see from a place

The hotel room has a great view

the oldest of a group of people

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the oldest of a group of people

She is the eldest child in her family

to come to rest on a surface or to reach a place

In scene

to come to rest on a surface or to reach a place

The bird is landing on the branch

a place where people arrive, especially by boat or plane

The plane reached the landing

the act of an aircraft touching the ground

The plane is ready for landing

the solid part of the earth's surface

They stepped onto the landing

to say or express something in a particular way

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to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put it

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

The attempt was to no avail

to make an effort to do something

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to make an effort to do something

He attempted to open the door

content

I attempted to fix the car

to come to a stop or conclusion

In scene

to come to a stop or conclusion

The movie ends now

the last part of something

This is the end of the road

the furthest point or part of something

He stood at the end of the road

the part of a situation that belongs to a particular person

Everything is fine on my end

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

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the act of choosing or the thing chosen

It was a difficult choice

of very good quality

We were served choice wine

the thing that someone prefers most

This blue dress is my choice

the time between two events

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the time between two events

In the meantime, please wait here

the time between two events

I will wait here in the meantime

the time between two events

I will cook in the meantime

to have an opinion or think something is true

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to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

an idea or belief you have

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an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

the act of thinking carefully

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the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

an insulting word for a mean or annoying person

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an insulting word for a mean or annoying person

He is such a toad

a small animal with rough skin that lives on land and in water

The toad lives in the garden

to take something from one place to another

In scene

to take something from one place to another

Please carry this box inside

to be able to be heard from a distance

Her voice carries well in this hall

to have or hold something with you

Do you carry an umbrella

to help someone keep going or stay strong

Courage carries him through the day

to have something as a result or consequence

This job carries great responsibility

taken from one place to another

The goods were carried by truck

to have a particular result or consequence

This decision carries serious risks

to take or move something from one place to another

Please carry your books to the desk

having a lot of skill or ability

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having a lot of skill or ability

She is adept at solving problems

the ability to do things that need physical effort

In scene

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

a crew member in charge of a ship's deck and crew

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a crew member in charge of a ship's deck and crew

The boatswain inspected the ship's deck

to make someone do something

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to make someone do something

The law compels them to pay

not as hard to do or understand

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not as hard to do or understand

This math problem is easier than the last one

not difficult

This task is easier

not difficult

There is an easier way to solve this

someone who says nice things to another person to get what they want

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someone who says nice things to another person to get what they want

He is a flatterer who just wants a promotion

in addition to what has been said

In scene

in addition to what has been said

Besides it is getting late

used to add another point to what has been said

Besides it is raining outside

other than; not including

No one was there besides me

used to add another point

Besides, it is too late

odd or surprising

In scene

odd or surprising

That is a strange sound

content

It is strange to see snow here

unusual or odd

It was a strange dream

to make yourself famous or successful

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to make yourself famous or successful

She distinguished herself in the contest

to recognize the difference between things

I cannot distinguish the twins

to state something as true or to demand ownership

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to state something as true or to demand ownership

He claims that he is innocent

to state something as true or to demand ownership

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to state something as true or to demand ownership

He claimed his lost bag

to be the reason someone dies

The earthquake claimed many lives

to say something is true without proof

She claims to be innocent

an unpleasant feeling of being more important than others

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an unpleasant feeling of being more important than others

His arrogance is annoying

cheerful enjoyment or celebration

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cheerful enjoyment or celebration

The house was filled with merriment

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

to think something is true without proof

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to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

to tell someone about possible danger

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to tell someone about possible danger

This is a final warning

a statement that tells someone about a possible problem or danger

The sign gave a warning about the danger

a statement that tells someone about possible danger

He gave me a warning about the slippery floor

a statement that tells of possible harm

The sign is a warning

something you get for winning

In scene

something you get for winning

He won a prize

someone or something very good or valuable

That vintage car is a real prize

to think something is very important

I prize our friendship

happening all the time or not stopping

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happening all the time or not stopping

The noise was constant

a number that does not change in a scientific equation

The value of pi is a constant

a number that does not change in a scientific equation

The speed of light is a physical constant

to move to a place

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to move to a place

They took to the mountains for the weekend

to form an opinion or conclusion about someone or something

I took him to be an expert

to begin to do something regularly

He took to jogging every morning

to need a particular amount of time, effort, or resources to do something

This project takes to much time

people or groups that work together

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people or groups that work together

They became close allies during the war

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

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

In scene

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 be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

to make a great effort to do something

In scene

to make a great effort to do something

I strive to do my best

to make a great effort to achieve something

She strives to be the best in her class

to rest with your eyes closed

In scene

to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

the chance of something bad happening

In scene

the chance of something bad happening

Smoking is a health risk

a strategy game where players try to conquer territories

We played Risk last night

to put something in danger

Don't risk your life

to expose to possible harm or loss

He did not want to risk his life

to ask someone to come or join

In scene

to ask someone to come or join

I will invite him to join us

a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or do something

I received an invite to the wedding

to make people want to come in or join

I will invite my friends to the party

causing pain or discomfort

In scene

causing pain or discomfort

The injury was very painful

to not have something that is needed

In scene

to not have something that is needed

The soup is lacking flavor

used to give one reason or example

In scene

used to give one reason or example

One thing I like about this house is the garden

a written or spoken response

In scene

a written or spoken response

I am waiting for your reply

a response to a question

I am waiting for your reply

clear and easy to see

In scene

clear and easy to see

It was evident that she was happy

the only remaining person in a group

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the only remaining person in a group

He was the last man in the room

a land area near a river

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a land area near a river

They live in the riverland

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

the part of a room that you walk on

In scene

the part of a room that you walk on

Please clean the floor

a story or level of a building

I live on the third floor

the right to speak in a meeting or debate

The chairperson gave her the floor

to shock or surprise someone greatly

The news floored him

to push a car pedal all the way down

He decided to floor it on the highway

to have an idea or opinion

In scene

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

something that a person does

In scene

something that a person does

He did a good deed

a legal document that shows who owns a property

She received the deed to the house

used to emphasize a statement

It is cold in deed

the power or skill to do something

In scene

the power or skill to do something

She has the ability to speak three languages

the power or skill to do something

She has the ability to sing well

the power or skill to do something

She has the ability to learn quickly

to walk repeatedly across a room, usually because you are nervous or thinking

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to walk repeatedly across a room, usually because you are nervous or thinking

He is pacing in the room

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

In scene

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

In scene

one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

a suggestion of something to be done or given

In scene

a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

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