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Merlin — Season 3 Episode 13

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an area of land controlled by a group or country

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an area of land controlled by a group or country

The soldiers defended their territory

a region or piece of land

This is our territory

an area of land under a ruler or government

The soldiers guarded the territory

to be worthy of something

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to be worthy of something

You deserve to be happy

to be worthy of something

You deserve a break

to understand something

In scene

to understand something

I got it

to take everything out of a container

In scene

to take everything out of a container

Please empty the trash

having no contents

The room is empty

to flow out into a larger body of water

The river empties into the sea

lacking purpose or value

These are empty promises

at some time in the future

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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 go away from a place

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to go away from a place

They left the house early

to let something stay in place

In scene

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

to pay attention to sound

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to pay attention to sound

Listen to the music

to give attention to sound or someone speaking

Please listen to me

to start acting in a sensible way

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to start acting in a sensible way

He finally saw sense and changed his mind

a small animal with a long tail, often a pest

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a small animal with a long tail, often a pest

There is a rat in the basement

to inform on someone

He ratted on his friends

a person who betrays someone else

He is a rat who betrayed his friend

a period of 24 hours

In scene

a period of 24 hours

I work every day

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We celebrate a special day

a period of time, especially in the past

In my grandfather's day, there were no computers

at some time in the future

I want to travel the world one day

to cause the death of someone or something

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to cause the death of someone or something

The knight slew the dragon

to make someone laugh very hard

His jokes slay me

to do something very well and get a great reaction

You slayed that performance

people who have been killed, especially in a battle or fight

The hero slayed the monster

a serious promise or agreement

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a serious promise or agreement

He made a pledge to help

in or to a position on

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in or to a position on

He placed the book upon the table

not quite but close

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not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

to have something in common with someone

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to have something in common with someone

We share the same hobby

to give a part of something to others

I will share my food with you

a part or portion of something

This is your share

to use something at the same time as others

I share a room with him

using something with others at the same time

We share the same office

feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

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feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

I am proud of you

in a way that shows satisfaction and pleasure

In scene

in a way that shows satisfaction and pleasure

She has a proud expression

feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

I am proud of your success

feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

He is proud of his work

to become a part of a group or activity

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to become a part of a group or activity

I want to join the club

to go to be with someone

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to go to be with someone

Join us for lunch

to connect or fasten together

Please join these two pieces of rope

to bring people together in marriage

The priest joined them in marriage

a small number of things

In scene

a small number of things

Only a handful of people came

a number of people or things that are difficult to manage

The toddlers are a handful

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

to break free from a place or situation

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to break free from a place or situation

The prisoner escaped from jail

to be difficult for someone to understand

His name escapes me right now

to get away from a place or situation

The prisoners tried to escape

the act of carefully listening or watching

His escape of the surroundings was intense

to alter your decision or opinion

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to alter your decision or opinion

I changed my mind about the movie

to make a different decision or hold a different opinion than you had before

I think I will change my mind

having life

In scene

having life

The fish is still live

the way a person or thing exists

In scene

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

to speak louder or more clearly

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to speak louder or more clearly

Please speak up

to say something more loudly

Can you speak up a little?

to say something more loudly or clearly

You should speak up so everyone can hear you

from a long time ago

In scene

from a long time ago

I love ancient history

very old

This building is ancient

the state of being equal

In scene

the state of being equal

We believe in equality for everyone

to take and hold someone so they cannot escape

In scene

to take and hold someone so they cannot escape

The police caught the thief

to change into a state

I got caught in the rain

to get hold of something that is moving

He caught the ball

to be unable to escape

The thief was caught by the police

to become an adult

In scene

to become an adult

I want to be a doctor when I grow up

to become older

Children grow up quickly

to a certain limit or amount

The price can grow up to fifty dollars

to become an adult

I want to be a pilot when I grow up

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

to hit someone or something hard

In scene

to hit someone or something hard

He did oferswinge the heavy bag

not laughing or playing around

In scene

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

a person who attends a royal court as a companion or official

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a person who attends a royal court as a companion or official

The courtier stood near the king

a wooden frame used for hanging people

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a wooden frame used for hanging people

The prisoner was led to the gallows

not able to be heard

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not able to be heard

His voice was inaudible

a person who shares a status or activity

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a person who shares a status or activity

He is a fellow student

an informal word for a man

He is a nice fellow

a man or boy

He is a nice fellow

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

a very loud, deep sound made by a lion or a person

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a very loud, deep sound made by a lion or a person

The lion let out a loud roar

to make a very loud, deep sound

In scene

to make a very loud, deep sound

The lion roared in the forest

to make a loud, deep sound

The lion let out a loud roar

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 cause someone great emotional pain

His words killed me

to remove something from a place

In scene

to remove something from a place

Take out the trash

prepared meals bought from a restaurant to eat elsewhere

Let's get take out tonight

to go on a romantic date with someone

He took her out for a drink

to murder someone

The army plans to take out the target

to arrange for someone to be killed

The gang decided to take out their rival

to completely destroy a building or structure

The army took out the bridge

to get or acquire something

I need to take out a loan for my house

to remove something from a place

Please take out the trash

food that is bought at a restaurant and eaten elsewhere

We ordered some take-out last night

a special chair for a king or queen

In scene

a special chair for a king or queen

The king sat on his throne

a special chair for a king or queen

The king sat on his golden throne

an informal word for a toilet

He is sitting on the throne

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

a strip of cloth used to cover a wound

In scene

a strip of cloth used to cover a wound

She put bandages on her knee

not morally right or acceptable

In scene

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

to put something where it cannot be seen

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to put something where it cannot be seen

He hid the key under the mat

to put something where it cannot be seen

He hid the key under the mat

to feel sad that someone is not with you

In scene

to feel sad that someone is not with you

I miss my family

not present or not there

I missed the bus

to not do something correctly or not hit something

He missed the target

a girl or young woman

Miss Taylor is my teacher

to put things in a neat order

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to put things in a neat order

Please arrange the chairs

to make preparations for something to happen

In scene

to make preparations for something to happen

I need to arrange a meeting

to plan or prepare something

I will arrange a meeting for tomorrow

the most ready to face danger or pain

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the most ready to face danger or pain

He is the bravest person in the group

ready to face danger or pain

He is the bravest person I know

to go from one place to another

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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

even though something is true

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even though something is true

Whilst the price is high, the quality is excellent

at the same time as something else is happening

He read a book whilst travelling

a period of seven days

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a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

a person who steals or robs

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a person who steals or robs

The bandit stole the gold

a person who steals from others

The bandit stole the gold

in the middle of a group

In scene

in the middle of a group

He stood amongst the crowd

always supporting someone

In scene

always supporting someone

He is a loyal friend

to give up or stop holding something

In scene

to give up or stop holding something

He laid down his life for his country

to officially create or set something

The committee laid down new rules

to put your body in a flat position

You should lay down if you feel tired

to record music in a studio

We will lay down the vocals tomorrow

to move your body into a flat position

I need to lay down for a while

to give up something important

He will lay down his life for his country

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

a piece of work to be done

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a piece of work to be done

This is a difficult task

to give someone or something a job to do

They tasked me with the project

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

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a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

I will be there in one hour

one of the twenty-four parts of a day

We will leave in one hour

a period of 60 minutes

I will be there in an hour

to keep someone or something from harm

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to keep someone or something from harm

We must protect the environment

to keep someone or something from being harmed

The mother protected her child from the rain

to keep something safe

We must protect the environment

to continue to be in a place

In scene

to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

needed or essential

In scene

needed or essential

Sleep is necessary for health

something that must be done or is required

It is necessary to drink water every day

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

a person who is not a member of the royal family or nobility

In scene

a person who is not a member of the royal family or nobility

He married a commoner

not special or unusual

He is just a commoner

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

a route or track to follow

In scene

a route or track to follow

We followed the path through the forest

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

She chose a difficult path in life

a narrow way for walking

We walked along the narrow path

to have something in your possession

In scene

to have something in your possession

I always have a pen on hand

to give something to another person

Please hand on this note to your brother

to place a hand on someone or something

She put her hand on my shoulder

not having any dirt or marks

In scene

not having any dirt or marks

Please put on a clean shirt

fully or totally

I clean forgot the date

following the rules and not using unfair methods

They played a clean game

not involved in illegal or dishonest activities

He has a clean record

easy to understand or interpret

This is a clean answer

to hit someone, especially in the face

He cleaned him in the face

not guilty of a crime

The jury found him clean

not having done anything illegal

His record is clean

free from dirt or marks

Please keep your room clean

completely free of dirt or marks

The glass is completely clean

feeling strong dislike or revulsion

In scene

feeling strong dislike or revulsion

He looked at the insect with disgust

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

to keep something in your hand or arms

In scene

to keep something in your hand or arms

She held the baby in her arms

to be kept in a place by the police or authorities

The suspect was held by police

to arrange and carry out an event

They held a meeting last week

to feel a bad feeling toward someone for something they did

He held a grudge against his boss

to keep someone in a place and stop them from leaving

The police held the suspect for questioning

used to say that something will happen only if something else does not happen

In scene

used to say that something will happen only if something else does not happen

You cannot pass unless you study hard

except if

I won't go unless you come

in the same place or group as each other

In scene

in the same place or group as each other

We study together

in a romantic relationship again after a breakup

They got back together recently

to join separate parts to make a single whole

How much is it all together

in a sensible and well-planned way

She is a very together person

used to express anger or surprise

In scene

used to express anger or surprise

What the hell is happening

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

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to experience something bad because of an action

In scene

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

to give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

given money for work done

This is a paid position

money given for work done

He received his pay yesterday

to give attention to someone or something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

money given for work

I receive my pay every month

to get money for work done

This job pays well

money received for work

My pay is deposited monthly

to give someone the money you owe them

I need to pay my credit card debt

to experience a bad result for something you did

You will pay for what you did

to go to see someone or a place

We will pay a visit to the museum

to get possession of something

I will pay for the book

to hurt someone who trusts you

In scene

to hurt someone who trusts you

He betrayed his best friend

to hurt someone by being dishonest

He betrayed his best friend

to show a feeling or quality without meaning to

Her smile betrayed her excitement

in or to every place

In scene

in or to every place

I looked everywhere for my keys

used to ask about the quantity or price of something

In scene

used to ask about the quantity or price of something

How much is this

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

a small flying insect that makes honey

In scene

a small flying insect that makes honey

A bee makes honey

to be alive or present

I want to be a doctor

a person of no importance or influence

In scene

a person of no importance or influence

He felt like a nobody at school

not any person

Nobody is home

no person at all

Nobody was in the room

no person

He felt like a nobody

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

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

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