EpisodeFree

Merlin — Season 1 Episode 4

Words & meanings

386 words

Go to Quiz

CEFR level

a formal agreement between countries

In scene

a formal agreement between countries

The two countries signed a peace treaty

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

In scene

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

Please sign the contract here

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

to move down quickly to the ground

In scene

to move down quickly to the ground

Be careful not to fall

the season between summer and winter

The leaves change color in the fall

to change into a particular state or condition

The room fell silent

to not succeed in doing something

The mission did not fall

the things that will happen to you

In scene

the things that will happen to you

It was my destiny to meet you

going far down from the surface or having great depth

In scene

going far down from the surface or having great depth

The ocean is very deep

having a low sound

He has a deep voice

very strong or intense

He has a deep love for music

having a lot of money

He has deep pockets

to go into a place by walking

In scene

to go into a place by walking

He walked into the room

(of a closet or storage) spacious enough for a person to walk inside

We have a walk in closet for our clothes

(of a service) accessible to customers who have not booked ahead

This clinic is a walk in service

designed to be entered directly

The pantry is walk in

a large formal meal for many people

In scene

a large formal meal for many people

The king hosted a grand banquet

a large formal dinner for many people

They hosted a grand banquet

to go from one place to another

In scene

to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

from a time

In scene

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

to raise a glass and drink to honor someone or something

In scene

to raise a glass and drink to honor someone or something

They made a toast to the success

sliced bread browned by heat

I eat toast for breakfast

to make bread brown by heating it

I toast the bread

in a hopeless or failed situation

If we lose this game we are toast

a method for achieving something

In scene

a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

to make someone seem guilty of something they did not do

In scene

to make someone seem guilty of something they did not do

They are framing him for the crime

the way something is built or arranged

The house framing is made of wood

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

In scene

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

He is seeking a new job

to try to find something

They seek a solution

to try to find someone or something

He is seeking his lost cat

to try very hard to get something

She seeks a better future

to become larger or more

In scene

to become larger or more

The demand for goods continues to grow

to cause plants or hair to develop

In scene

to cause plants or hair to develop

They grow tomatoes in the garden

to change and become more mature or advanced

Children grow quickly

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

to keep someone from harm or death

In scene

to keep someone from harm or death

The doctor saved his life

to keep for future use

I save money every month

an action that stops something bad from happening

We saved the project

a person who uses magic

In scene

a person who uses magic

The sorcerer cast a powerful spell

a person who uses magic

The sorcerer cast a spell

having no value or use

In scene

having no value or use

This old key is worthless

an amount of money that you owe

In scene

an amount of money that you owe

I have a large debt

a feeling of being very grateful to someone

I owe you a debt of gratitude for your help

to come to a stop or make something stop

In scene

to come to a stop or make something stop

The train came to a sudden halt

to be unable to remember something

In scene

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

to fail to remember something

I always forget his name

a vertical structure that divides or encloses a space

In scene

a vertical structure that divides or encloses a space

I am painting the walls blue

the vertical sides of a room or building

The walls of the room are white

the chance of something bad happening

In scene

the chance of something bad happening

Smoking is a health risk

to put something in danger

In scene

to put something in danger

Don't risk your life

a strategy game where players try to conquer territories

We played Risk last night

to expose to possible harm or loss

He did not want to risk his life

to be unsuccessful

In scene

to be unsuccessful

He failed the test

to stop working properly

The engine failed during the trip

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

to tell someone about possible danger

In scene

to tell someone about possible danger

I warned him about the rain

to become a part of a group or activity

In scene

to become a part of a group or activity

I want to join the club

to connect or fasten together

Please join these two pieces of rope

to go to be with someone

Join us for lunch

to bring people together in marriage

The priest joined them in marriage

to recognize something as true or valid

In scene

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

to make a big effort to do something

In scene

to make a big effort to do something

He struggled against the illness

a fight between people or groups for power or control

The workers began a struggle for their rights

a problem or difficult situation

Learning to read was a struggle for him

the edges of the mouth

In scene

the edges of the mouth

She has red lips

rude or disrespectful speech

Don't give me any lip

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

a convenient or appropriate time for something

In scene

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

in a bad or dangerous situation

In scene

in a bad or dangerous situation

The boy is in trouble for breaking the window

a person who rides a horse or vehicle

In scene

a person who rides a horse or vehicle

The bus rider scanned his ticket

an extra part added to a legal document or contract

The contract includes a rider

a person who rides a horse, bike, or motorcycle

The rider wore a helmet

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

the colorful part of a plant

In scene

the colorful part of a plant

This flower is red

the colorful part of a plant that makes seeds

In scene

the colorful part of a plant that makes seeds

I gave her a beautiful flower

to act against someone who trusted you

Do not flower those who trust you

a part of a plant that is often colorful

I gave her a beautiful flower

a large cup with a stem and base, used for drinking

In scene

a large cup with a stem and base, used for drinking

He drank wine from a golden goblet

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

In scene

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

Please forgive me

to stop feeling angry with someone for something they did

You should forgive him for his mistake

an instruction to do something

In scene

an instruction to do something

The captain gave a strict order

the way things are placed or happen one after another

Put the books in alphabetical order

a group of people with a shared purpose or organization

He joined a religious order

to ask for food or drink in a restaurant

I want to order a pizza

responsibility for a problem or error

In scene

responsibility for a problem or error

It was my fault that we were late

to say someone did something wrong

It is hard to fault his work

a large break in the earth's surface

There is a fault line under this city

a bad or weak quality in a person's character

Everyone has a personal fault

to give information to someone

In scene

to give information to someone

Please inform us about the changes

content

He informed on his accomplice to the police

at some time in the future

In scene

at some time in the future

I will visit Japan one day

lasting for only one day

This was a one day trip

at some time in the future

One day I will visit Japan

to cause something to go down your throat into your stomach

In scene

to cause something to go down your throat into your stomach

Swallow the pill with water

to believe or accept something as true

He swallowed the lie completely

a small bird with pointed wings and a forked tail

I saw a swallow flying in the sky

to completely cover or surround something

The darkness swallowed the whole city

recently found or obtained

In scene

recently found or obtained

He enjoys his new found freedom

recently discovered or obtained

she enjoyed her newfound freedom

words used to show you are grateful

In scene

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

to start to have a strong effect or become firmly established

In scene

to start to have a strong effect or become firmly established

The new rules began to take hold

to start to hold something firmly

You should take hold of the handle

to make something new or bring into existence

In scene

to make something new or bring into existence

I want to create a new account

to take care of or deal with

In scene

to take care of or deal with

Please attend to the customers first

to handle a task, responsibility, or person

I need to attend to some work

to focus on or listen carefully to someone or something

You should attend to what the teacher says

to deal with something or someone

I need to attend to some business

to need to pay or give something to someone

In scene

to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you ten dollars

caused by or happening because of something

He owes his success to hard work

to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you five dollars

having magic powers

In scene

having magic powers

The forest looked magical in the moonlight

like magic, very special

It was a magical moment

having magic powers or relating to magic

The magician performed a magical trick

relating to magic or the supernatural

The fairy tale had a magical ending

to start and become established

In scene

to start and become established

Winter has set in

to become difficult to change

Cold weather has set in

to be placed firmly into something

The gemstone is set in gold

the part that is behind or at the back of something

In scene

the part that is behind or at the back of something

My back hurts

to reply to someone's message

I will write back soon

to a previous place or position

Please come back

to support someone or something

I will back you up

one of the thin colored parts of a flower

In scene

one of the thin colored parts of a flower

The rose has red petals

a piece of news or information

In scene

a piece of news or information

Let me give you a word of advice

a single unit of language that has meaning

I don't know this word

a strong feeling of anger or shock

In scene

a strong feeling of anger or shock

The news caused public outrage

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

In scene

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 get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

the joint connecting the arm to the body

In scene

the joint connecting the arm to the body

My shoulder hurts

a duty or burden you must carry

He bears a heavy shoulder for the team

the part of a road next to the main driving lane

He pulled the car onto the shoulder

angry or difficult disagreement

In scene

angry or difficult disagreement

The country was torn by internal strife

to see or locate something

In scene

to see or locate something

I found my keys

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

to check that something is true or correct

In scene

to check that something is true or correct

Make sure the door is locked

to make certain that something happens

In scene

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

the real facts about something

In scene

the real facts about something

Tell me the truth

to give a poisonous substance to someone

In scene

to give a poisonous substance to someone

He tried to poison the king

a substance that can cause illness or death

In scene

a substance that can cause illness or death

The snake's poison is strong

a substance that can cause illness or death

In scene

a substance that can cause illness or death

The snake had a deadly poison

an informal word for an alcoholic drink that someone chooses to have

What is your poison tonight

to stop moving or working to recover energy

In scene

to stop moving or working to recover energy

I need some rest

the part that is left

I will do the rest tomorrow

a thing that holds or supports something

He used a foot rest

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

I search for my keys

the process of becoming stronger and more able to deal with difficulties

In scene

the process of becoming stronger and more able to deal with difficulties

Climbing that mountain was a character-building experience

inside a period of time or space

In scene

inside a period of time or space

I will arrive within an hour

the inner part or within something

In scene

the inner part or within something

The keys are inside the bag

in or into a place

In scene

in or into a place

It is very hot inside

the ability to enter or use something

The key lets you inside the room

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

to think that something will happen

In scene

to think that something will happen

I expect a call today

to be pregnant with a baby

She is expecting a baby

to be required or expected to do something

You are expected to come

content

I expect a reply soon

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

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

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

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 see or learn where someone or something is

In scene

to see or learn where someone or something is

I found my keys

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The court found that the agreement was invalid

discover | to see or learn where someone or something is

They found the lost dog

to begin or create something

He founded a new company

a word used to say hi

In scene

a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

a word or phrase that someone is called

In scene

a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

a medicine that stops the effects of a poison

In scene

a medicine that stops the effects of a poison

The doctor gave him an antidote for the snake bite

a person who protects a place or people

In scene

a person who protects a place or people

The guards stood at the gate

members of a military unit that protects a person or place

The palace guards stand at the gate

people whose job is to protect a person or place

The guards stand by the gate

a comment that is offensive to someone

In scene

a comment that is offensive to someone

That comment was a terrible insult

to say or do something rude to someone

Don't insult me

a stupid person

In scene

a stupid person

He is a complete idiot

a very stupid or silly person

Do not be an idiot

a liquid made by boiling meat, bones, or vegetables, used in cooking

In scene

a liquid made by boiling meat, bones, or vegetables, used in cooking

I used chicken stock for the soup

a unit of ownership in a company

He bought stock in a tech company

a supply of goods kept for sale or use

The store has a large stock of books

perceive with eyes

In scene

perceive with eyes

I saw a bird

to cut something using a tool with teeth

He sawed the wood

to match an opponent's bet in a game

He saw the bet

a tool with a toothed blade used for cutting

Use the saw

something that happens because of an action

In scene

something that happens because of an action

Every action has a consequence

value or significance

The decision is of great consequence

to give a penalty for doing something wrong

He faced the consequence of his actions

a person who will receive money or property from someone who dies

In scene

a person who will receive money or property from someone who dies

He is the only heir to his father's fortune

a person who will inherit a title, property, or position

He is the sole heir to the family fortune

Back to series