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Sherlock — Season 2 Episode 2

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without doubt; definitely

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without doubt; definitely

I will certainly help you

to have an opinion or think something is true

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to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

an idea or belief you have

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an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

to a great degree

In scene

to a great degree

I am deeply sorry for what happened

to a great degree

I deeply regret my mistake

not clear or easy to understand

In scene

not clear or easy to understand

My memory of that night is foggy

unable to think clearly

I am feeling a bit foggy today

a place where you can buy and eat meals

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a place where you can buy and eat meals

This restaurant is very famous

a place where you can buy and eat meals

I like to eat at a restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat a meal

Let's meet at the restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat meals

The restaurant is closed today

of poor quality or value

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of poor quality or value

This is a cheap plastic toy

costing little money

This shirt is very cheap

not willing to spend money

He is too cheap to buy a gift

to make something be seen or experienced

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to make something be seen or experienced

The report will expose the truth

to leave something without cover

Do not expose your skin to the sun

to make something known that was hidden

The report will expose the truth

to begin or continue something

In scene

to begin or continue something

Please go ahead

official approval to start an activity

We got the go ahead to start

a dirty mark that is hard to remove

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a dirty mark that is hard to remove

There is a coffee stain on my shirt

a liquid that you can drink

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a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

In scene

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

to become calm and less tense

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to become calm and less tense

I need to relax after a long day

to make a rule or requirement less strict

The school decided to relax the rules

to make someone feel calm and less tense

Music helps me relax

to become calm or less active

I want to relax on the weekend

exclude

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exclude

Everyone came except him

however; used to introduce a contrast

I would go except I am tired

not including

Everyone except Tom came

used to introduce a contrast

Everyone came, except you

a shout used to get someone's attention

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a shout used to get someone's attention

Yoo hoo is anybody home

a sweet chocolate-flavored beverage

I want a cold Yoo hoo

a sweet chocolate beverage

She is drinking a Yoo hoo

a cheerful call to get someone's attention

Yoo hoo! Over here!

a person who shows visitors around a place

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a person who shows visitors around a place

The tour guide explained the history of the museum

a person who shows visitors around a place

The tour guide explained the history of the museum

a person who shows visitors around a place

The tour guide explains the history

a person who attacks ships at sea

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a person who attacks ships at sea

Pirates attacked the ship

a person who attacks ships at sea

Pirates attacked the ship

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

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a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

I drink coffee every morning

a hot drink made from roasted beans

Do you want some coffee?

an empty space in something solid

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an empty space in something solid

There is a hole in the wall

a situation where you owe money

He is in a deep financial hole

a feeling of sadness or loss when something is missing

He felt a hole in his heart after she left

a jail or place where people are kept as punishment

They threw him in the hole

a category or class of things

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a category or class of things

What type of music do you like

to not continue an action

He is a weird type of person

to write using a keyboard

I am typing an email

to perform a medical test

The doctor typed his blood

something that is not correct

In scene

something that is not correct

I made an error

a message sent and received by computer

In scene

a message sent and received by computer

I sent an email to my boss

a message sent electronically over the internet

I sent an email to my boss

to send a message electronically over the internet

I will email you the report later

to make a mark or stain on something

In scene

to make a mark or stain on something

Do not smudge the wet ink

to make a mark unclear or messy

Do not smudge the fresh ink

a dirty or messy mark made by rubbing something

There is a smudge on the glass

to make an effort to do something

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to make an effort to do something

Don't bother to call him

to cause trouble or worry

Please don't bother me

a problem or difficulty

It is a lot of bother to move these boxes

very old or ancient

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very old or ancient

This method is archaic

a person who visits a place for pleasure

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a person who visits a place for pleasure

The city is full of tourists

a fine powder made from grains, used for baking

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a fine powder made from grains, used for baking

I need flour for the cake

to join two pieces of something together

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to join two pieces of something together

The technician spliced the cables together

any object or matter

In scene

any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

I don't have anything

to finally be in a particular situation

In scene

to finally be in a particular situation

We ended up with no money

to finally have or reach something

She ended up with the job

to finally have something after a series of events

They ended up with a huge debt

to finally have something

You will end up with a good grade

the number 4

In scene

the number 4

I have four apples

to leave for a place

In scene

to leave for a place

I am off to work

to leave for a place

We are off to Paris tomorrow

to get rid of something

In scene

to get rid of something

We must eliminate all errors

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.

to be of significance or relevance

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to be of significance or relevance

It does not matter to me

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

This is a private matter

a short period of time

It happened in a matter of days

the material that things are made of

Everything is made of matter

significance or relevance

This work is a matter of great importance

a difficult or troubling situation

I have a private matter to discuss with you

a topic or situation being discussed

We should focus on the matter at hand

a physical material or substance

Everything in the universe is made of matter

a subject or situation being discussed

Let us talk about a different matter

the state of being left outside without protection

In scene

the state of being left outside without protection

Exposure to cold is dangerous

the state of being seen by many people

The movie gave her a lot of exposure

the act of making something known

The reporter started an exposure of the truth

a place full of hidden dangers

In scene

a place full of hidden dangers

The area is a minefield

to spend time or effort on something

In scene

to spend time or effort on something

She put in a lot of work on this project

to formally give something for consideration

In scene

to formally give something for consideration

I put in an application for the job

to move someone or something into a particular position or place

Please put in the new batteries

to move something into a container or space

I put in the keys into the bag

to place something into position

They will put in a new heater

causing or able to cause death

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causing or able to cause death

The snake has a deadly bite

very or completely

He is deadly serious

causing death

The poison is deadly

to a great degree

He was deadly serious about the matter

having more power or strength than someone or something else

In scene

having more power or strength than someone or something else

He is stronger than his brother

having a lot of skill or ability

She is a stronger candidate for the job

to make something more powerful or able to resist damage

Regular exercise makes muscles stronger

to move to a lower place or location

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to move to a lower place or location

Please come down from the ladder

to be determined by a particular factor or source

It all comes down to money

to go to a lower level, or to become less in price, amount, or temperature

Prices will come down soon

to be very strict or severe with someone

The teacher came down on the student

to move from a higher to a lower place

The rain began to come down

to move from a higher place to a lower one

The plane will come down soon

to travel to a place, often from a larger area

You should come down to our office

a regularly updated website or web page written in an informal style

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a regularly updated website or web page written in an informal style

I read a technology blog

a website where someone writes about their personal experiences or opinions

She writes a personal blog

a personal site where you write about topics

I read a travel blog

to write and publish content on a website

They blog about their travels

to return something to where it came from

Please throw the ball back to me

a person or thing that is like an earlier type

This style is a throwback to the 1970s

to move behind someone and go where they go

In scene

to move behind someone and go where they go

The dog followed me home

to happen or appear after something else in order

Night follows day

to do what someone tells you to do

You should follow the instructions

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

Follow the latest news

to understand what someone is saying or doing

Do you follow my instructions

to leave a person, place, or unpleasant situation

In scene

to leave a person, place, or unpleasant situation

I need to get away from the city

to stop discussing or focusing on a particular topic

Let us get away from that topic

to move something from one place to another

Get the dog away from the table

to move away from someone or something

He wants to get away from the city

the state of not having a job

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the state of not having a job

Unemployment is rising

a feeling of great fear

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a feeling of great fear

She looked at the scene in horror

to become visible or noticeable

In scene

to become visible or noticeable

He finally showed up at the party

to appear or arrive at a place

In scene

to appear or arrive at a place

He didn't show up for the meeting

to arrive at a place for an event

He did not show up for the party

to be easily seen or noticed against a background

The stain does not show up on this dark shirt

to make someone feel ashamed in public

She showed him up in front of the team

to make someone look bad by performing better than them

He tried to show up his rival during the match

to be better than someone in a noticeable way

He showed up his rival with a better performance

likely to cause harm

In scene

likely to cause harm

This road is dangerous

likely to cause harm or injury

It is dangerous to play with fire

to go forward or to a new topic

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to go forward or to a new topic

Let's move on to the next topic

to stop being affected by a past negative experience and continue with your life

She is ready to move on after the breakup

to go forward to the next thing

We should move on to the next topic

to start doing something new after finishing a previous activity

It is time to move on with your life

a low, threatening sound made by an animal

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a low, threatening sound made by an animal

The dog was growling at the stranger

to make a low, guttural noise, typically to show anger or provide a warning

The dog is growling at the stranger

to make a low, rumbling sound, specifically referring to an empty stomach

My stomach is growling because I am hungry

moving at a low speed

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moving at a low speed

The train is very slow

to make something move less quickly

In scene

to make something move less quickly

You must slow down

happening at a low rate or with little activity

Business was slow today

moving at a low speed

The train is very slow

a hot drink made from leaves

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a hot drink made from leaves

I drink tea every morning

a hot drink made by pouring boiling water on dried leaves

I drink tea every morning

news or rumors about other people

She is spilling the tea about the party

containing all parts; entire

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containing all parts; entire

Please write your full name

to the greatest possible extent

He has full control

containing as much as possible

The glass is full of water

having eaten enough food

I am full after that meal

to give money for something

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to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

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

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 something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

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

communities of people sharing a common culture or identity

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communities of people sharing a common culture or identity

The region is home to many different peoples

a human being

There are many different peoples in the world

a wild animal like a large dog

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a wild animal like a large dog

The wolf looks like a big dog

a wild animal that hunts in a pack

The wolf hunts in a pack

a person with great knowledge or skill

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a person with great knowledge or skill

She is an expert in this field

the part of a shirt or jacket that covers your arm

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the part of a shirt or jacket that covers your arm

This shirt has long sleeves

a protective case for an object

This sleeve protects my laptop

making a lot of sound

In scene

making a lot of sound

He speaks loudly

sometimes, but not often

In scene

sometimes, but not often

I see him now and again

in a very uncontrolled or excited manner

In scene

in a very uncontrolled or excited manner

She waved her arms wildly

to cause to become something

In scene

to cause to become something

The shock rendered him speechless

to melt solid fat to make it liquid

You must render the fat to use it for frying

to give or supply something

They will render help

to give or supply something

I will render assistance

present in the world or a place

In scene

present in the world or a place

There are many opportunities out there

strange or unusual

His ideas are a bit out there

in a place that is away from the speaker

Look at the birds out there

in a place away from here

He is out there waiting for you

in a place away from here

There are many people out there

a feeling of care and concern for others

In scene

a feeling of care and concern for others

He showed compassion to the poor

to move a gun's firing mechanism into position to shoot

In scene

to move a gun's firing mechanism into position to shoot

He cocked the rifle

the male sexual organ

He felt pain in his cock

a male chicken

The cock crowed loudly

to move something at an angle

He cocked his head in confusion

a toxic liquid in tobacco that is harmful to health

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a toxic liquid in tobacco that is harmful to health

Cigarettes contain a lot of nicotine

a chemical in tobacco that makes it addictive

Nicotine is addictive

tiny pieces of sand or stone

In scene

tiny pieces of sand or stone

There was grit in my shoes

strength and determination

She showed real grit during the competition

to show courage and determination in a difficult situation

She showed great grit during the race

to take and hold someone so they cannot escape

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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

a person whose job is to check that rules are being followed

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a person whose job is to check that rules are being followed

The inspector visited the factory

a person who checks something carefully

The health inspector visited the restaurant

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

a soft steady light

In scene

a soft steady light

The lamp gives a soft glow

to give off a soft steady light

The stars glow in the dark

a person with higher rank or authority

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a person with higher rank or authority

I need to talk to my superior

of higher quality or greater importance

This model is superior

to persist in doing something

In scene

to persist in doing something

Keep trying until you succeed

to take care of something

The soldier will keep the gate safe

to have and continue to have something

You can keep the book

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

the reason for which something is done

In scene

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

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

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 some extent; kind of

In scene

to some extent; kind of

I sort of agree with you

a group with similar features

This is a new sort of fruit

a particular kind of something

What sort of music do you like

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

happening at the same time

In scene

happening at the same time

They all spoke at once

right now without delay

Please come here at once

in an exact manner

In scene

in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

to have the chance to do something

In scene

to have the chance to do something

I got to see the concert

to arrive at a place

I got to school late

to need to do something

I have got to leave now

to have an emotional effect on someone

His words really got to me

to need to do something

I have got to go home now

to ask an expert for advice

In scene

to ask an expert for advice

You should consult a doctor

to ask a person for information or advice

I need to consult my lawyer

to make an illness or problem go away

In scene

to make an illness or problem go away

The medicine cured her

to make a sick person healthy

The doctor cured the patient

to preserve food with salt or smoke

They cure the meat with salt

something that makes you healthy

They found a cure for the flu

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