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Merlin — Season 4 Episode 2

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the part of the day between afternoon and night

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the part of the day between afternoon and night

The evening is cool

at a short distance away

I like the cool evening air

the part of the day between afternoon and night

I read a book in the evening

the part of the day between afternoon and night

The evening is a peaceful time

to have a particular meaning or message

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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

an opinion or suggestion about what to do

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an opinion or suggestion about what to do

I need some advice

an opinion about what someone should do

I need your advice

a person who works for someone else

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a person who works for someone else

The servant cleaned the house

a person who works in another person's home

They hired a servant to clean the house

happening quickly or in a short time

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happening quickly or in a short time

She gave a quick answer

able to think or understand things fast

She has a quick mind

the sensitive flesh under the fingernails or toenails

He cut his nail too short and reached the quick

the final situation at the end of something

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the final situation at the end of something

We are waiting for the outcome of the test

things that you eat

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things that you eat

I like Italian food

to go with someone to a place

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to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

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

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

She likes to walk in the park

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 stop something from happening

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to stop something from happening

He thwarted their plans to escape

to use your eyes to notice something

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to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to understand or realize

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to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

a man who practices magic

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a man who practices magic

The warlock cast a spell

to communicate with someone using words

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to communicate with someone using words

I need to speak with the manager

content

Can I speak with you for a moment

to make yourself or something ready

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to make yourself or something ready

I need to prepare for the exam

a piece of information sent to someone

Please send me a message

happening at the start

I prepared the list

to make something ready for use

I prepare my bag for school

a number of people or things together

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a number of people or things together

A pack of dogs

to have a weapon with you

He used to pack a gun

a small bag or box for holding things

I bought a pack of gum

to fill a place with a large number of people

The fans packed the stadium

to put things into a container

Pack the boxes

to strike something with force

He packs a hard punch

to leave a place in a hurry

We should pack and leave soon

to put things into a bag or box for a trip

Have you packed your suitcase yet

to put things into a bag or box for travel or storage

I need to pack my bag

to put your belongings into a bag or suitcase for a trip

I need to pack my bag for the trip

to need someone or something for help or support

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to need someone or something for help or support

You can rely on me

to believe that someone or something is good or true

I rely on my friend

believed to be good or true

You can rely on this source

not right or not working properly

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not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing 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

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

the number 2

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the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

In scene

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

connected or fastened tightly

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connected or fastened tightly

The prisoner was bound in chains

going or traveling toward a place

The ship is bound for home

a long or high jump

The deer cleared the fence in a single bound

almost certain to happen

It is bound to rain today

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

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to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

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a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

to require something because it is necessary

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to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

a country ruled by a king or queen

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a country ruled by a king or queen

The United Kingdom is an island nation

a country or area ruled by a king or queen

He ruled over a vast kingdom

a country or area ruled by a king or queen

The king rules his kingdom

to dislike something very much

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to dislike something very much

I despise people who lie

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

to begin a new activity or journey

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to begin a new activity or journey

She embarked upon a new career

to say sorry for something you did wrong

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to say sorry for something you did wrong

I apologize for being late

to express regret for a mistake

I apologize for being late

the act of admitting you did something wrong

You should apologize for being late

the act of admitting you did something wrong

I apologize for being late

in any case

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in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

a person who hates or fights another

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a person who hates or fights another

They were enemies for years

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

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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

the floor of a fireplace or the area around it

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the floor of a fireplace or the area around it

The cat slept by the hearth

to say something to someone

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to say something to someone

She told me a secret

to give information to someone

He told me the secret

to give information to someone

She told a story

a period of 24 hours

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a period of 24 hours

I work every day

a period of time, especially in the past

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a period of time, especially in the past

In my grandfather's day, there were no computers

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

a person or thing likely to cause problems

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a person or thing likely to cause problems

Stay away from him, he is bad news

information that is unpleasant or unwelcome

I have some bad news

thinking of others before yourself

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thinking of others before yourself

She is an unselfish person

to be referred to by a particular name

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to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

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to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

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

many times or regularly

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many times or regularly

I often visit my grandmother

in progress or taking place

In scene

in progress or taking place

What is going on here

to move from one place to another

Our going was delayed by the rain

to produce words with your voice

That is how the story goes

to begin or continue an activity

I am going on with my work

to move away from a place

I am going home now

the act of moving from one place to another

The going was slow on the muddy road

the act of moving from one place to another

His going was very sudden

used to make a polite request

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used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

the state of suffering from lack of food

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the state of suffering from lack of food

Many people died from starvation during the war

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

a person's father or mother

In scene

a person's father or mother

I love my parents

a company that owns another company

The parent company owns several smaller businesses

to care for and bring up a child

They are parenting their children with love

a person's father or mother

My parent is very kind

to exchange goods without using money

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to exchange goods without using money

They bartered corn for beans

to open something that was closed

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to open something that was closed

The shop will reopen tomorrow

feeling or showing thanks

In scene

feeling or showing thanks

I am grateful for your help

full of risk or danger

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full of risk or danger

The mountain path is perilous

well-known or recognized from before

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well-known or recognized from before

Your face looks familiar

to become aware of or used to something

This melody sounds familiar to me

to move down quickly to the ground

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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

to be careful of danger

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to be careful of danger

Beware of the dog

a word or phrase that someone is called

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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

very wanting to do something

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very wanting to do something

I am dying to see you

very close to death

The plant is dying

causing admiration or respect

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causing admiration or respect

The view from the top is impressive

causing admiration or wonder

Her performance was impressive

in a very unkind or hurtful way

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in a very unkind or hurtful way

He treated the animals cruelly

not dangerous or risky

In scene

not dangerous or risky

You are safe here

to be very sure about something

It is a safe bet

able to be trusted to do a job well

She is a safe choice for the job

a locked metal box used to store valuable items

The documents are in the safe

to learn or discover something

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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 continue doing something

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to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

a loud sound used to urge a horse forward

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a loud sound used to urge a horse forward

Hyah! Go faster!

for a short time, not permanently

In scene

for a short time, not permanently

Let us stay here for now

for a short time, not permanently

This plan is fine for now

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

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

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

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

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 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

making you think something is wrong or illegal

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making you think something is wrong or illegal

He saw a suspicious car near the house

feeling that something is wrong or that someone is dishonest

He looked very suspicious

to appear to be true or likely

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to appear to be true or likely

That sounds like a good idea

with full awareness of what you are doing

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with full awareness of what you are doing

He knowingly lied to them

to say words to someone

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to say words to someone

I can speak English

at this very moment

I am speaking right now

to communicate using words in a particular language

Do you speak Spanish

to say words to someone

Please speak slowly

to say words to someone

He speaks to the crowd

needed or essential

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needed or essential

Sleep is necessary for health

something that must be done or is required

It is necessary to drink water every day

people who live in a town

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people who live in a town

The townsfolk gathered in the square

to move fast on your feet

In scene

to move fast on your feet

I run every morning

to happen or take place repeatedly over a period of time

The play runs for two hours

to be in charge of something

She runs a small business

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

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the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

He fell on his knees

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

In scene

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

It is simply a matter of time

in a simple or straightforward manner

She explained it simply

used to emphasize a statement

It is simply amazing

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

I simply wanted to help

to believe something is true without proof

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to believe something is true without proof

She took it upon herself that the train would be late

to decide to do something yourself

She took it upon herself to finish the work

low land between hills or mountains

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low land between hills or mountains

The village is in a beautiful valley

in spite of that

In scene

in spite of that

It was cold; nonetheless, he went swimming

despite what was said before

It was raining but I went out nonetheless

to say what you think openly

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to say what you think openly

You should speak out against injustice

to state your views openly, especially on an important issue

She dared to speak out against the system

telling the truth and not cheating

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telling the truth and not cheating

He is an honest man

to ask God to protect or help

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to ask God to protect or help

God bless you

to make someone feel happy or well

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to make someone feel happy or well

Her kindness blesses those around her

to keep someone safe from harm

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to keep someone safe from harm

May God bless you and keep you safe

to feel very lucky or thankful

I feel blessed to have such a great family

to bring something back to its original condition

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to bring something back to its original condition

They want to restore the old painting

to return something to its original state

They will restore the old building

to bring something back to good condition

The medicine restored his health

being the one and only

In scene

being the one and only

You are my only friend

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

It is only a scratch

no more than

I have only two dollars

the number 1,000

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the number 1,000

I have a thousand books

the first meal of the day

In scene

the first meal of the day

I eat breakfast at 8 AM

the first meal of the day

I like to eat eggs for breakfast

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