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Merlin — Season 5 Episode 11

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

able to do what you want without limits

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able to do what you want without limits

The bird is free

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

In scene

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

They decided to free the bird from the cage

costing nothing, without charge

This water is free

having no work or obligations

I am free this afternoon

someone who follows or finds people or animals

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someone who follows or finds people or animals

The tracker found the lost dog

a piece of equipment that follows the location of something

He attached a tracker to his car

prepared to do something

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prepared to do something

I am willing to help

to be happy to do something

He is willing to help

to be ready or agree to do something

She is willing to help us

very wanting to do something

She is willing to help

ready to do something

She is willing to help us

in a way that is not known or explained

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in a way that is not known or explained

I will finish it somehow

to let someone go from being held or trapped

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to let someone go from being held or trapped

The police let the prisoner go free

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

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

She chose a difficult path in life

a route or track to follow

In scene

a route or track to follow

We followed the path through the forest

a narrow way for walking

We walked along the narrow path

continuously, without stopping

He works night and day to finish the work

used to describe two things that are very different from each other

Their personalities are night and day

all the time without stopping

They worked night and day to finish the project

a leader who uses power in a cruel or unfair way

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a leader who uses power in a cruel or unfair way

The people rebelled against the tyrant

a cruel or unfair leader

The people rebelled against the tyrant

someone who stays alive after a dangerous event

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someone who stays alive after a dangerous event

He is a survivor of the crash

a popular reality TV competition program

I love watching Survivor

the correct way to solve a problem

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the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

a method of getting away from a difficult situation

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a method of getting away from a difficult situation

He is looking for a way out of this problem

not within the same level or category

His ideas are way out

a path or door used to leave a place

Where is the way out

a means of escaping a difficult or unpleasant situation

There must be a way out of this mess

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

a written or spoken account of something

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a written or spoken account of something

She gave a detailed report

to give information about something, usually in speech or writing

She reported the news to her boss

to go to a place as instructed

Report to the manager immediately

a written account of information or findings

I wrote a report for school

to follow the movement or development of something

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to follow the movement or development of something

The police are tracking the suspect

a special advantage or connection that helps you succeed

He has the inside track for the job

to be logical or consistent with what is already known

This story tracks with the facts

a line or route along which something moves

The train is on the track

a written note of information you keep to remember it

I keep a track of my expenses

a piece of recorded music on an album

This is my favorite track on the album

a sport where people run races on a track

She runs track at school

a part of a surface or space

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a part of a surface or space

This is a quiet area

a part of a place

This is a play area for children

a subject or part of a situation

He is an expert in this area

to tell someone you are sorry for something you did

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to tell someone you are sorry for something you did

I apologise for my mistake

of the lowest quality or most severe

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of the lowest quality or most severe

This is the worst restaurant in town

of the lowest quality or most severe

It was the worst day of his life

the most unpleasant or of the lowest quality

This is the worst movie I have ever seen

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

to make someone do something

In scene

to make someone do something

They forced him to leave

a group of people organized for a purpose

He joined the police force

to use physical strength to move something

He forced the door open

physical power or strength

He pushed the door with force

perceive with eyes

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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

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

In scene

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

to officially end a law or rule

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to officially end a law or rule

The government decided to repeal the law

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 bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

to urge someone to do something

In scene

to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

to come together for a purpose

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to come together for a purpose

The people rallied for a cause

to become stronger or healthier again after a difficult time

The patient began to rally after the surgery

a long, difficult car or motorcycle race held on public roads

We watched a professional rally

in no place

In scene

in no place

There is nowhere to sit

not in or to any place

I have nowhere to go tonight

a large area of trees

In scene

a large area of trees

They live near the forest

to have knowledge of something

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to have knowledge of something

He knew the truth

understand | to have knowledge of something

I knew the answer

to like one thing more than another

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to like one thing more than another

I would rather drink tea

to receive something that is offered

In scene

to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

to accept or endure something

You should take it as a gift

to accept a situation as it is

You have to take it as it is

to accept a difficult situation

I cannot take it anymore

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

unlike or not identical

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unlike or not identical

We are different

not the same or not identical

These two books are different

causing worry or concern

In scene

causing worry or concern

This is a troubling development

to say something to someone

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to say something to someone

Tell me your name

to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

to select from a group of options

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to select from a group of options

You can choose a color

to decide between options

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

the process of making something free of dirt

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the process of making something free of dirt

The room needs a cleaning

free from dirt or marks

This room is very clean

the act of making a place tidy

She is cleaning the living room

to want something that is not likely or not true

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to want something that is not likely or not true

I wish I could fly

to say you hope something good happens to someone

I wish you a happy birthday

put to use for a purpose

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put to use for a purpose

He applied the knowledge he learned

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

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a feeling of physical or emotional pain

He felt deeply hurt

to cause physical or emotional damage to someone or something

Don't hurt your brother

to make someone feel physical pain

Don't hurt your knee

feeling sad or offended

She felt hurt by his words

a large natural flow of water

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a large natural flow of water

The river is very long

to flow like a river

Tears rivered down her face

a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel

There is a wide river near our village

rough or aggressive

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rough or aggressive

He is a total brute

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

to stop living in a place

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to stop living in a place

He moved out of the apartment

to leave a location or begin moving forward in a group or formation

We have to move out of the apartment today

to leave a place where you have been living

I will move out next week

to go and live somewhere else

They decided to move out of the apartment

to do something regularly as a habit

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to do something regularly as a habit

He makes it a practice to read

a set of questions or tasks to measure knowledge or ability

He completed the practice questions before the exam

to do something regularly to improve your skill

You need to practice piano

a business where a professional works

She has a medical practice

to do something repeatedly to improve

I practice piano every day

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

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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

not difficult or complicated

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not difficult or complicated

This is a simple task

in a simple or straightforward manner

I like to keep things simple

not fancy or complex

She wore a simple dress

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 remaining people or things in a group

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the remaining people or things in a group

Some stayed and the others left

more people

We should help others

people that are not the one mentioned

You should respect others

to change and start to be something

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to change and start to be something

The weather is becoming cold

starting to be something

She is becoming a doctor

a feeling of sadness about something that happened or was not done

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a feeling of sadness about something that happened or was not done

He expressed his regret for the mistake

to feel sad about something you did

I regret saying that

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

making someone want to know or learn more

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making someone want to know or learn more

The book is very interesting

a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something

This book is very interesting

causing curiosity or attention

This is an interesting story

to make a serious statement or promise

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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

to give something to someone for their actions

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to give something to someone for their actions

Teachers reward students for hard work

something given in return for good behavior or work

He got a reward for his hard work

tardy

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tardy

I am late for work

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

not on time

I am late for work

to get something into your possession

In scene

to get something into your possession

The land was taken by the king

to do something that someone is not prepared for

She was taken by surprise by the news

to eat or drink something

I have taken my medicine

to get or accept something

The delivery was taken at the door

to get control of something

He has taken the lead in the race

to get a picture with a camera

I have taken a photo of the trees

to go to a place or person

She has taken her son to the park

to move something from one place to another

Who has taken my pen from the desk

a situation where there is no war or fighting

In scene

a situation where there is no war or fighting

We all want peace in the world

a state of quiet and no conflict

We all want peace

a local official who deals with minor legal matters

The justice of the peace signed our papers

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

to be an obstacle or prevent progress

In scene

to be an obstacle or prevent progress

Nothing will stand in his way

to be in a particular place

Please stand in this area

a person who takes the place of another

I need a stand-in for the show

to take the place of someone or something

I will stand in for him today

to feel nervous or troubled

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to feel nervous or troubled

Do not worry about the exam

in a way that shows no pity

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in a way that shows no pity

The sun beat down mercilessly on the desert

in a way that shows no pity

The wind blew mercilessly all night

not having any dirt or marks

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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

to take part in a fight or war

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to take part in a fight or war

People often fight for their rights

to take part in a formal competition or campaign

They fight for equal rights

to try to help or protect someone

They fight for human rights

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

in a state of armed conflict

In scene

in a state of armed conflict

The two countries are at war

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

without any purpose or benefit

In scene

without any purpose or benefit

This tool is useless

not useful or helpful

This broken pen is useless

having life

In scene

having life

The fish is still live

to have your home in a place

In scene

to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

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

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

something that is required or necessary

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something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

to be a member of a group or organization

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to be a member of a group or organization

I am part of the team

a strong feeling of wanting something

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a strong feeling of wanting something

She has a strong desire to travel

to wish for something

I desire a peaceful life

to want something very much

He desires to see the world

to give a religious talk in church

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to give a religious talk in church

The priest began to preach

to try to persuade others to accept an idea

He likes to preach about healthy habits

to do or perform an action

In scene

to do or perform an action

He committed a serious crime

to be devoted to a cause or promise

I cannot commit to this project

to intentionally end one's own life

He decided to commit suicide

to capture moving images with a camera

They committed the event to film

a long way away

In scene

a long way away

The store is too far

to a large extent

In scene

to a large extent

This car is far better

left to be done or completed

How far are you with your homework

until the present time

So far everything is good

to communicate with someone using words

In scene

to communicate with someone using words

I need to speak with the manager

content

Can I speak with you for a moment

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

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

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

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

a group of people who work or do something together

In scene

a group of people who work or do something together

A new cohort of students started the course

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