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Merlin — Season 2 Episode 8

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

a piece of news or information

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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

to treat someone in an unfair way for your own benefit

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to treat someone in an unfair way for your own benefit

The company exploits its workers

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 make something much larger or stronger

They decided to redouble their efforts

to make something twice as much or strong

We must redouble our efforts

not hard to do or understand

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not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

not hard to do

This math problem is easy

feeling relaxed and not worried

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feeling relaxed and not worried

I feel comfortable here

making you feel relaxed and without pain

This bed is very comfortable

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

to stay until later

Please wait for me

to show that something is true

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to show that something is true

Please confirm your email address

to officially accept someone as a member of a church

The bishop confirmed the new members

a feeling that something is true, especially something bad

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a feeling that something is true, especially something bad

I have a suspicion that he is lying

a feeling that someone may have done something wrong

He was arrested on suspicion of theft

a strong feeling of not liking something

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a strong feeling of not liking something

Hatred is a strong emotion

a group of people who look for someone who is lost

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a group of people who look for someone who is lost

A search party looked for the missing child

to send something to multiple recipients

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to send something to multiple recipients

The company will send out the invitations today

to send something to many people

They will send out invitations to everyone

to cause something to go out from a source

The heater sends out warmth

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

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a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

to make someone or something die

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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 cause someone great emotional pain

His words killed me

possibly or maybe

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possibly or maybe

Perhaps it will rain today

to make a serious statement or promise

In scene

to make a serious statement or promise

I swear to tell the truth

to be very sure about something

I swear I saw him

to use bad language

Do not swear in class

the permanent end of life

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the permanent end of life

Everyone will die one day

a small cube with numbers used in games

Roll the die

to want something very much

I am dying for a coffee

very wanting to do something

I am dying to see the show

a person who has never done a particular activity

He is still a die here

very close to death

The plant is going to die soon

to stop living

The old tree died yesterday

to stop functioning or operating

My laptop died suddenly

to stop being alive

All living things will eventually die

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

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

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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

to attach something at the top so it stays in the air

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to attach something at the top so it stays in the air

I will hang the painting on the wall

to leave someone in a difficult situation without help

They hung me out to dry

to fix something in a high place

Hang the coat on the hook

to be attached to a surface so as to be visible

The painting hangs on the wall

to kill someone by tying a rope around their neck

The killer hanged his victim

to end one's own life by tying a rope around the neck and dropping

He tried to hang himself

a natural skill or ability to do something

I finally got the hang of this game

to spend time in a casual way

Let us hang out tonight

to spend time relaxing with other people

I like to hang with my friends

to be in a state of uncertainty or suspense

The decision hangs in the balance

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

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feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid I cannot help you

feeling fear

She is afraid of spiders

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid that we are late

brought into life

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brought into life

I was born in Istanbul

to come into the world at birth

The baby was born yesterday

to start living

A new idea was born

to show something that was hidden

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to show something that was hidden

She revealed the secret

used to say yes or to show agreement

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used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

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to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

to bring people or things to one place

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to bring people or things to one place

Please gather your things before we leave

to come to one place as a group

We will gather here tonight

to bring under control

She gathered her thoughts

to understand or conclude from information

I gather that you are tired

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

That is a great idea

to speak words

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to speak words

He said no

to express something in words

In scene

to express something in words

He said that he was busy

already referred to earlier

The said document is missing

to speak words

She said she was tired

to get something that was lost or stored

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to get something that was lost or stored

I managed to retrieve my passport

to go and bring something back

The dog can retrieve the ball

to make someone known to another person

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to make someone known to another person

I want to introduce you to my friend

to present something new

The company introduced a new phone

to bring something into a place for the first time

The company introduced a new product

to make someone known to others for the first time

I want to introduce my friend to you

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

different from what is normal or usual

In scene

different from what is normal or usual

Today is a special day

a product or service that is not usual or is temporarily available

The lunch special is very cheap

something that gives pleasure

Getting ice cream was a special treat

different from what is usual

Today is a very special day

a favorable time or situation

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a favorable time or situation

This is a great opportunity

good situations that make it possible to do something

This job is a great opportunity

to no longer have something

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to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

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

to get into a particular state or condition

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to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to go to someone for help or support

You can come to me for help

to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to enter your thoughts

The idea came to me suddenly

to arrive at a point or situation

We have come to a difficult decision

to arrive at a particular situation

The situation has come to an end

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

to become conscious again after being unconscious

She finally came to after the accident

to lead to a particular result

The total bill came to fifty dollars

to go to a place to see someone

Please come to my house this evening

the act of being born

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the act of being born

The date of birth is important

to cause something to be born or come into being

The artist gave birth to a masterpiece

a word used to call someone or something

What is the birth of this character

the family or social class a person is born into

He is of noble birth

feeling a loss of hope

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feeling a loss of hope

He felt desperate after the accident

feeling that you have no other choice

In scene

feeling that you have no other choice

They were desperate for help

to do something you planned or promised to do

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to do something you planned or promised to do

He decided to go through with the plan

to do something you planned even if it is difficult

He decided to go through with the surgery

to make a bad feeling less strong

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to make a bad feeling less strong

The medicine relieved his pain

feeling less worried or upset

I felt relieved when I heard the news

feeling less worried or upset

I felt relieved when I heard the news

to share the same view as someone

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to share the same view as someone

We agree on this point

to say that you accept or agree with something

I agree with you

to say yes or have the same opinion

I agree with your plan

a way of thinking or feeling about something

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a way of thinking or feeling about something

She has a positive attitude

what you think about something

He has a positive attitude towards his work

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

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the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the part of your body used to see

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the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

to show that something is true

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to show that something is true

I can prove it

to show that something is true

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to show that something is true

They proved the truth

to show that something is true

He proved his theory

used to show something is surprising or extreme

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used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

In scene

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

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

Please sign the contract here

the joint connecting the arm to the body

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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

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

the most recent time before now

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the most recent time before now

I ate sushi last time

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last time

happening or coming just before the present

I went there last time

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

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the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

He has a brilliant mind

to be upset or annoyed by something

I don't mind the cold

to have a plan or intention to do something

I mind to help him

to be responsible for something

Please mind your step on the stairs

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

He accepted the job offer

someone who is easily scared

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someone who is easily scared

Don't be such a coward

someone who is easily scared or avoids danger

He is a coward for running away

someone who is easily scared

Don't be a coward

someone who is afraid to do something difficult

He is a coward for running away

to be hunted or harmed by something

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to be hunted or harmed by something

Many small animals fall prey to eagles

to keep someone safe from harm

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to keep someone safe from harm

The army defended the city

to give reasons to show something is right

She defended her decision

to speak or act in favor of someone or something

He defended his friend

a series of rulers from the same family

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a series of rulers from the same family

The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries

the name of a specific American television series

I watched an episode of Dynasty last night

to cause something to go somewhere

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to cause something to go somewhere

I will send him to school

to send information to someone

I will send an email to him

moving ahead in a direction

Please send the letter to my house

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I send to do this

happening at the end

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happening at the end

This is the final chapter

a test at the end of a course

I have a final tomorrow

not able to be changed

This is my final decision

the last game in a competition to decide the winner

Our team reached the final

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

in a state of sleep

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in a state of sleep

The baby is asleep

to give someone knowledge or skill

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to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

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

from a time

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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 move away from a place or group

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to move away from a place or group

The soldiers decided to withdraw from the city

to take something back

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to take something back

She withdrew her statement

to remove money from a bank account

I went to the bank to withdraw money

an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

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an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

Love can cause pain

a baked food made from flour and water

This pain is fresh

someone or something that is annoying

Stop being a pain

in a way that is easy to see or understand

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in a way that is easy to see or understand

He is obviously lying

to learn or discover something

In scene

to learn or discover something

I will find out the answer

to discover that someone has done something wrong or dishonest

I hope he does not find out

to discover or get facts about something

I want to find out the truth

to come into a place or situation where you are not wanted

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to come into a place or situation where you are not wanted

I do not want to intrude on your meeting

to interrupt or get in the way of someone or something

I do not want to intrude on your work

to go into a place or situation where you are not wanted or do not belong

Do not intrude on our private meeting

to say that you want something

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to say that you want something

I will ask for a glass of water

to behave in a way that is likely to cause an unpleasant event to happen

You are asking for trouble by staying out late

content

She will ask for help

to behave in a way that makes a bad thing likely to happen to you

You are asking for trouble

to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

In scene

to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

The storm destroyed the village

to break something so it cannot be used again

The storm destroyed the old house

to beat someone very easily in a game or competition

We destroyed the other team in the game

to end the life of a living thing

They had to destroy the sick dog

a task or job that you must do

In scene

a task or job that you must do

It is my duty to help you

a thing that you must do

It is my duty to help others

things you must do

It is your duty to help him

a tax paid on goods

You must pay duty on these goods

to prevent harm or death

In scene

to prevent harm or death

The enemy decided to spare his life

kept in reserve

I have a spare key

to avoid making someone deal with something

Please spare me the details

to avoid using something

Can you spare a minute to help me

to start doing something

In scene

to start doing something

Let's begin the lesson

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

In scene

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

to decide between options

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to decide between options

Choose a color

to select from a group of options

In scene

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

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

to begin to be something

In scene

to begin to be something

She wants to become a doctor

to change into a particular state or condition

Water will become ice

to look good on someone

That dress really becomes you

starting to be something

The weather will become cold

to bring back a memory of something

In scene

to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

success in a competition or battle

In scene

success in a competition or battle

They celebrated their victory

a win in a competition or struggle

They celebrated the victory after the game

to say something to get information

In scene

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

the time that has already happened

In scene

the time that has already happened

We should learn from the past

to someone so they can consider or approve it

Please pass this document to the manager

a type of baked pastry or savory dish

He bought a fresh past

a time that is after the exact hour

It is ten past five

a serious promise

In scene

a serious promise

He took an oath

a long metal blade used for fighting

In scene

a long metal blade used for fighting

The knight has a sword

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