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Sherlock — Season 4 Episode 2

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manage a difficult situation

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manage a difficult situation

She learned to cope with stress

to deal with a difficult situation

He learned how to cope with stress

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

feeling fear

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feeling fear

He was scared of the dark

feeling fear or worry

She is scared of dogs

feeling fear

I am scared of spiders

to be unable to remember something

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to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to succeed in doing something difficult

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to succeed in doing something difficult

I managed to fix the car

to be responsible for a business or people

He manages a large team

to succeed in doing something

I can manage to finish the report

individually

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individually

Personally I think it is a good idea

done by yourself rather than by someone else

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done by yourself rather than by someone else

She signed the document personally

a secret word used to enter a system

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a secret word used to enter a system

Please enter the password

a set of letters or numbers used to enter a system

I forgot my password

not any person

No one is home

any person

No one knows the answer

not any person at all

No one is at home

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

something you can see

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something you can see

The teacher used visual aids

connected with seeing or pictures

He is a visual learner

stupid or untrue talk

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stupid or untrue talk

That is total bullshit

to say something that is not true

Stop bullshitting me and tell the truth

to chat in a relaxed, informal way

We were just bullshitting in the kitchen

an expression of appreciation

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an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

becoming larger or greater

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becoming larger or greater

The number of students continues to increase

to make something larger or greater

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to make something larger or greater

We need to increase sales

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

not morally right or acceptable

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not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

not right or not working properly

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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 go back to a place or person

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to go back to a place or person

When will you come back?

to become fashionable or successful again after a period of time

Vintage clothes are coming back

to go to a place for a period of time

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to go to a place for a period of time

I will visit my grandmother tomorrow

to cause harm or trouble to someone

The sickness visited the small town

to go and spend time with someone

I will visit my grandmother

to send a written message by phone

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to send a written message by phone

Please text me later

a piece of writing

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a piece of writing

Please read this text carefully

a written message sent on a phone

I sent him a text

a large number or amount

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a large number or amount

I have lots of friends

many times or often

I visit her lots

a group of people

I saw lots of people

a method of deciding something by chance

We decided by drawing lots

a sweet material used to make food taste sweet

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a sweet material used to make food taste sweet

I put some sugar in my tea

to make something sweet with sugar

I sugar my coffee

a sweet substance used in food and drinks

I buy sugar

in a detailed or complete way

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in a detailed or complete way

She traveled extensively in Asia

a cold mixture of raw vegetables

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a cold mixture of raw vegetables

I like fresh salad

a person or company that transmits television or radio programs

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a person or company that transmits television or radio programs

The broadcaster announced the news last night

odd or surprising

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odd or surprising

That is a strange sound

content

It is strange to see snow here

unusual or odd

It was a strange dream

friendly and generous

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friendly and generous

She is a kind person

a group with similar qualities

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a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

to intend or plan to do something

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to intend or plan to do something

We look to finish the work today

to think about something carefully

You should look to the risks

to depend on or expect help, support, or advice from someone or something

They look to their parents for guidance

to try to find or get something

We look to you for advice

very intelligent or smart

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very intelligent or smart

He is a brilliant student

very good or impressive

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very good or impressive

This is a brilliant idea

to show happiness by curving your mouth

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to show happiness by curving your mouth

She smiled at me

a happy look on your face with your mouth turned up

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a happy look on your face with your mouth turned up

He has a beautiful smile

to show kindness or approval to someone

Fortune smiled on the family

to make a happy face with your mouth turned up

She gave a small smile

to stop living

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to stop living

He departed this life last year

to go away from a place

The plane departs at noon

not sensible or intelligent

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not sensible or intelligent

That was a stupid mistake

a stupid or annoying person

Stop being so stupid

to show that something is true

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to show that something is true

The evidence established the truth

to set up or create something

They want to establish a new company

to make many items quickly in a factory

They mass produce these cars

to produce a large number of identical items

This company mass-produces cheap smartphones

to be required to do something

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to be required to do something

I have got to study for the exam

to have to do something

I have got to go now

to be obliged to do something

I have got to follow the rules

to rest with your eyes closed

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to rest with your eyes closed

It is time to go to sleep

to talk about something

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to talk about something

Speaking of movies, have you seen the new one?

to start talking about a particular topic

Speaking of the party, are you going?

in connection with the topic just mentioned

Speaking of movies have you seen the new one

to talk about a particular subject

Speaking of movies let us go to the cinema

a set of steps to do something

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a set of steps to do something

Follow the standard procedure

a series of steps to do something

Follow the safety procedure

the threat of being shot with a gun

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the threat of being shot with a gun

He was forced to open the safe at gunpoint

a person who belongs to a group

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a person who belongs to a group

He is a member of the club

to bring something back to your mind

I try to recall the answer

to slowly disappear or lose brightness

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to slowly disappear or lose brightness

The colors of the picture are fading

the theme or idea being discussed

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the theme or idea being discussed

This is a difficult subject

to make someone experience something unpleasant

He subjected the prisoner to torture

a person who is ruled by a monarch or government

He is a loyal subject of the queen

a person who is being studied or tested

The king protected his subjects

to wait for a short time

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to wait for a short time

Hang on a minute

to fix something in a place

Hang on the poster here

to be decided by something

Success hangs on your hard work

to keep something in your possession

Please hang on to this receipt

happening all the time

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happening all the time

The world is constantly changing

to give someone the right to do or have something

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to give someone the right to do or have something

This ticket entitles you to a free meal

to give someone the right to do something

This ticket entitles you to a free drink

to give a title to something

He entitled his book The Great Journey

to experience something, often something bad

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to experience something, often something bad

He is taking a big risk

to get or receive something

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to get or receive something

I am taking charge

to move someone or something from one place to another

He is taking the box to the kitchen

to stop doing work or an activity for a period of time

We are taking a break

to take something to a place

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to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

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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

used to tell someone they did well

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used to tell someone they did well

Attaboy! You did it!

to control and move a vehicle

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to control and move a vehicle

I am driving a car

to make someone feel or do something

He is driving me crazy

to make money for a business

This strategy is driving profit

to give money for something

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to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

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to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

used to say that a statement is not exact but close to the truth

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used to say that a statement is not exact but close to the truth

He is, so to speak, a member of the family

used to show you are speaking in a non-literal way

he is a walking encyclopedia so to speak

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

a person traveling on a vehicle

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a person traveling on a vehicle

The passenger is waiting

a person who kills someone for money or political reasons

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a person who kills someone for money or political reasons

The assassin was caught by the police

a suggested explanation for something

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a suggested explanation for something

The scientist tested her hypothesis

an idea that tries to explain something

Scientists tested the hypothesis

the physical extent or amount of something

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the physical extent or amount of something

The size of the room is small

how big or small something is

What is the size of this box

how large or small something is

They are similar in size

to find out how big or small something is

The worker sized the material

existing in nature, not created by humans

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existing in nature, not created by humans

We prefer natural food

a person with a natural ability or talent for something

He is a natural at playing piano

as expected or usual

It is natural to feel nervous

the number of years someone has lived

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the number of years someone has lived

Age is just a number

a period of time marked by particular events or characteristics

We live in the digital age

to become older

Everyone ages

becoming older

People age as time passes

a synthetic material that can be shaped

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a synthetic material that can be shaped

This bottle is made of plastic

a light, strong material made from chemicals

Plastic bottles are bad for the environment

done in a series of clear steps

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done in a series of clear steps

Follow the instructions step by step

done in a careful, ordered way

Please follow the step by step instructions

doing something one step at a time

He improved his skills step by step

done in a careful, ordered way, one step at a time

Follow the instructions step by step

a set of two things that go together

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a set of two things that go together

I have a pair of socks

to put two things together as a set

I need to pair these socks

a set of two things or people

I bought a new pair of shoes

to make fun of someone

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to make fun of someone

Don't laugh at him

to make a choice in an election or meeting

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to make a choice in an election or meeting

I will vote tomorrow

a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

He cast his vote for the candidate

used to give one reason or example

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used to give one reason or example

One thing I like about this house is the garden

not hard to do

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not hard to do

This is the easiest way

to have life and experiences

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to have life and experiences

She is happy to be alive

having life; not dead

He is still alive

to start talking or interacting with someone

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to start talking or interacting with someone

Please make contact with our office

to communicate with someone

I will make contact with them tomorrow

a greeting where two people hold hands and move them up and down

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a greeting where two people hold hands and move them up and down

They greeted each other with a handshake

very good or impressive

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very good or impressive

This view is awesome

very good or impressive

Your performance was awesome

very good or impressive

That is an awesome idea

extremely impressive or enjoyable

That movie was awesome

to think something is true without proof

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to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to be required or expected to do something

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to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

an action that harms someone or something

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an action that harms someone or something

Giving them the answers is a disservice to their education

a mixture of salt and water, often used in medicine

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a mixture of salt and water, often used in medicine

They cleaned the wound with saline

to say something about someone or something

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to say something about someone or something

He mentioned the book to me

to speak about something briefly

He didn't mention the price

to speak about something briefly

Please mention your experience in the letter

to give food to or eat food

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to give food to or eat food

Cows feed on grass

a flow of information or posts

The website has a constant content feed

to give something to a system or process

The machine needs a steady feed

to become less upset or excited

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to become less upset or excited

You need to calm down

to make calm or relaxed

He tried to calm down his angry friend

to become less angry or excited

Please calm down

to ask someone for information about another person

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to ask someone for information about another person

She asked after my mother

happening right away

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happening right away

The medicine worked instantly

rising or falling at a very sharp slope

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rising or falling at a very sharp slope

The mountain path is very steep

costing more than it is worth

The prices here are a bit steep

to leave something in liquid for a time

Steep the tea for five minutes

a strong feeling of not liking something

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a strong feeling of not liking something

Hatred is a strong emotion

to move upward using hands and feet

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to move upward using hands and feet

He climbed the mountain

to move downward using hands and feet

He climbed down the ladder

to move to the top of something

He likes to climb trees

to break down or decompose

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to break down or decompose

The fruit began to rot

a sudden painful feeling from electricity passing through the body

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a sudden painful feeling from electricity passing through the body

I felt a shock when I touched the wire

a sudden feeling of surprise or upset

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a sudden feeling of surprise or upset

It was a big shock

a sudden, dangerous physical reaction to an allergy

The patient went into shock after the medicine

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