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Stranger Things — Season 3 Episode 7

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CEFR level

of a higher quality or more suitable

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of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

You had better leave now

a new version of a movie, song, or other work

In scene

a new version of a movie, song, or other work

This movie is a remake of an old classic

to make something again or differently

I want to remake this cake

a new version of a movie, song, or other work

This movie is a remake

to make something again or differently

They will remake the old movie

to start liking or enjoying something very much

In scene

to start liking or enjoying something very much

I really got into jazz music

to enter or reach a place or device

I cannot get into the locked room

to influence someone's behavior or mood

What has gotten into him today

to start being in a situation

I want to get into politics

to influence someone's behavior or mood

The bad mood got into him

to start being interested in something

I started to get into jazz music

to start being in a situation

She got into a difficult situation

to go inside something

I will get into the car

to become aware of something

In scene

to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

the sensation you experience when eating or drinking

In scene

the sensation you experience when eating or drinking

This cake has a sweet taste

to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

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to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

Please taste the soup

a short experience of something

She wanted a taste of success

a personal liking for something

We have the same taste in music

very strong, cool, or impressive

In scene

very strong, cool, or impressive

That motorcycle looks badass

a strong and confident person

He is a badass

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

a hot dog on a stick coated in cornmeal batter and fried

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a hot dog on a stick coated in cornmeal batter and fried

I ate a corn dog at the carnival

a particular amount or degree of something

In scene

a particular amount or degree of something

The water level is rising

to knock down a building or structure

The storm leveled the building

having a surface with no high or low parts

The ground is level here

a flat area at a particular height in a building

We live on the third level

an area located in the northeastern part of a country

In scene

an area located in the northeastern part of a country

They live in the northeast of the country

the direction between north and east

The wind is blowing from the northeast

a period of seven days

In scene

a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

a specific area or position

In scene

a specific area or position

What is your current location?

to check that something is true or correct

In scene

to check that something is true or correct

Make sure the door is locked

having no doubt; confident

Make sure of the facts

to do something to be certain that a situation is as you want it to be

Make sure the door is locked

to make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

kept hidden for safety or security

In scene

kept hidden for safety or security

This is a top secret document

a very high level of secrecy

This document is top secret

kept hidden from most people

Our plan is top secret

kept hidden from most people

This document is top secret

kept very secret, especially for security reasons

This file is top-secret

coming before all others in time or order

In scene

coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

in a clear way

In scene

in a clear way

It is clearly visible

in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand

She spoke clearly during the meeting

before anything else; as the first point

In scene

before anything else; as the first point

First of all, we need a plan

happening or coming before all others

First of all I want to thank you

at the beginning

First of all we should discuss the plan

a dry substance used in guns and fireworks

In scene

a dry substance used in guns and fireworks

Gunpowder is used in fireworks

to go into a place or vehicle

In scene

to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

not very important or serious

In scene

not very important or serious

He has a low-level job

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

to give someone a substance that affects their body

In scene

to give someone a substance that affects their body

They drug the patient

a chemical that affects the body

In scene

a chemical that affects the body

This drug helps you sleep

a person you know and like very much

He is a good drug

extremely funny or causing laughter

In scene

extremely funny or causing laughter

That joke was hilarious

a rude, mean, or annoying person

In scene

a rude, mean, or annoying person

He called her a bitch

to express dissatisfaction or annoyance

Stop bitching about the weather

a female dog

The bitch is guarding her puppies

a difficult or annoying situation or task

Solving this problem is a real bitch

to do something once more

In scene

to do something once more

Can you repeat that please?

to say something that has already been said

In scene

to say something that has already been said

Please repeat the question

to show a television program again after its first showing

They will repeat the show tonight

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

the inner part or within something

In scene

the inner part or within something

The keys are inside the bag

the ability to enter or use something

The key lets you inside the room

in or into a place

It is very hot inside

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

to receive and understand a radio message

In scene

to receive and understand a radio message

Copy that, loud and clear

a thing made to be like another

I made a copy of the document

to do something the same way as someone else

She tries to copy her sister

written material for printing or publishing

Please proofread the advertising copy

in a higher place

In scene

in a higher place

The bird is up there

in the location mentioned earlier

The bird is up there in the tree

in that place above

Look at the bird up there

used to show strong anger or annoyance

In scene

used to show strong anger or annoyance

This goddamn car won't start

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

to avoid using something

In scene

to avoid using something

Can you spare a minute to help me

to prevent harm or death

In scene

to prevent harm or death

The enemy decided to spare his life

kept in reserve

I have a spare key

to avoid making someone deal with something

Please spare me the details

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will come

a series of lessons on a particular subject

I am taking an English course

one part of a meal, such as a starter or main dish

The first course was soup

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

one part of a meal, such as a starter or main dish

I liked the main course

a planned way or path to follow

The ship changed its course

a continuous period of time

During the course of the day

a way of doing something

The ship changed its course

an area of land used for a sport or activity

The golf course is very large

a series of classes or lessons on a particular subject

I am taking an English course

a reason or purpose

In scene

a reason or purpose

I did it for her sake

a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice

I ordered a glass of sake

a reason or purpose

I did it for the sake of peace

one thousand thousand

In scene

one thousand thousand

A million people live here

a hard part inside or at the end of an animal's body

In scene

a hard part inside or at the end of an animal's body

The dog chewed the bone

a helpful or kind act done for someone

He threw me a bone by helping me

to engage in sexual intercourse with someone

The couple decided to bone

a slang term for a dollar

That meal cost five bones

a large bag for storing or carrying things

In scene

a large bag for storing or carrying things

He carried a sack of potatoes

to force someone to leave their job

The soldiers sacked the city

an informal word for a person, especially one who is considered pathetic or incompetent

Stop acting like such a sad sack

to steal or destroy things in a place by force

The soldiers sacked the city

a small bag sewn into clothing for carrying things

In scene

a small bag sewn into clothing for carrying things

I have a coin in my pocket

to put something into your pocket

He pocketed the keys

to like one thing more than another

In scene

to like one thing more than another

I would rather stay home

used to show a choice or preference for one thing

I would rather stay home

to a moderate degree

It is rather cold today

odd or surprising

In scene

odd or surprising

That is a strange sound

content

It is strange to see snow here

unusual or odd

It was a strange dream

the earliest or initial form of something

In scene

the earliest or initial form of something

This is the original version

new and different in a good way

His ideas are very original

having lived for a long time

In scene

having lived for a long time

He is older than his brother

having lived for a longer time

She is older than me

having lived for many years

This house is older than mine

having lived for a longer time

He is an older member

not smart or not able to think well

In scene

not smart or not able to think well

That was a dumb question

to make something easier to understand

They had to dumb down the manual

not able to talk

The man was born dumb

must or need to

In scene

must or need to

I gotta go now

to need to do something

In scene

to need to do something

I gotta go now

to make a choice or decision about something

In scene

to make a choice or decision about something

I need to decide what to eat

to deal with a situation or problem

In scene

to deal with a situation or problem

I can handle this problem

a part of an object that you hold to open, move, or use it

Please hold the handle of the door

a name or nickname used for identification

What is your Twitter handle

to give something to someone by hand

Handle the book to your friend

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 be referred to by a particular name

In scene

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

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

the time that has already happened

In scene

the time that has already happened

We should learn from the past

to someone so they can consider or approve it

Please pass this document to the manager

a type of baked pastry or savory dish

He bought a fresh past

a time that is after the exact hour

It is ten past five

a piece of material on a product that gives information

In scene

a piece of material on a product that gives information

Check the label

to write or attach a word or name to something

Please label all your boxes

having too much alcohol

In scene

having too much alcohol

He is too drunk to drive

a person who drinks too much alcohol

He is a drunk

swallowed as a drink

I have drunk all the water

strongly attracted to someone

She was drunk with love

to stop a relationship or activity

In scene

to stop a relationship or activity

The meeting broke up at five

to feel very sad or emotional

He was really broken up by the news

to have ended a romantic relationship

They have broken up recently

a device that stores electricity to make something work

In scene

a device that stores electricity to make something work

I need a new battery for my remote

the crime of physically attacking someone

He was arrested for battery

a group of large guns operating together

The artillery battery moved into position

a large number of things or people of the same type

She faced a battery of questions

the fine threads that grow on a person's head

In scene

the fine threads that grow on a person's head

I cut my hair

the fine threads that grow on a person's body

He has hair on his arms

the thin strands that grow on a person's head

She has long brown hair

a very small amount or distance

He won by a hair

a very rude, unpleasant, or annoying person

In scene

a very rude, unpleasant, or annoying person

He acted like a total douchebag at the party

a very rude or unpleasant person

He is such a douchebag

a very rude or unpleasant person

He is such a douchebag

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

In scene

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 very small bit of food

In scene

a very small bit of food

There is a crumb on your shirt

a thought or plan in your mind

In scene

a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a period of 24 hours

In scene

a period of 24 hours

There are seven days in a week

a period of 24 hours

There are seven days in a week

the present time or recent period

Life is easier these days

a particular time or era

Those were the glory days

a particular time or period in someone's life

I miss my school days

periods of twenty-four hours

There are seven days in a week

the time between sunrise and sunset, or a 24-hour period

The days are getting longer

left to be done or completed

There are five days left

a television or radio program

I watched Days yesterday

a period of time

I have been waiting for two days

a period of time

These days are very busy

a specific moment in time

What are the days of the trip

a period of 24 hours

The days go by quickly

periods of 24 hours

It takes two days to walk there

a period of time

Those were the good old days

a dishonest trick to cheat people out of money

In scene

a dishonest trick to cheat people out of money

It was a telephone scam

to trick someone to get money

They scammed him out of his money

to cheat someone to get money

They tried to scam me

feeling shock or wonder because something was unexpected

In scene

feeling shock or wonder because something was unexpected

I was surprised to see her

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by your success

happening without warning, intended to surprise

The visit was a surprised event

a place in a mall where people buy and eat food

In scene

a place in a mall where people buy and eat food

Let's meet at the food court

a place in a mall with many food stalls

We ate at the food court

used to get someone's attention

In scene

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

the part of a room that you walk on

In scene

the part of a room that you walk on

Please clean the floor

a story or level of a building

I live on the third floor

the right to speak in a meeting or debate

The chairperson gave her the floor

to shock or surprise someone greatly

The news floored him

to push a car pedal all the way down

He decided to floor it on the highway

to wait or stop

In scene

to wait or stop

Please hold on a moment

power or influence over someone

He has a firm hold on the team

to hold something tightly or keep it

Hold on to the rail

to keep something in a particular position or state

Hold on to your ticket

to keep a firm hold of something

Please hold on to the railing

happening or existing now

In scene

happening or existing now

Focus on the present

to give or offer something to someone

In scene

to give or offer something to someone

She presented him with a gift

to make something happen

This situation presents a problem

a thing given to someone

I bought a present for my friend

new students at a military academy

In scene

new students at a military academy

The plebes started their training today

a food made from grains, often eaten with milk for breakfast

In scene

a food made from grains, often eaten with milk for breakfast

I eat cereal for breakfast

a breakfast food made from grains

I eat cereal for breakfast

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

used to explain something

In scene

used to explain something

You see I forgot to call you

to become aware of something with your eyes

Can you see that bird

to speak loudly and angrily to someone

In scene

to speak loudly and angrily to someone

Don't yell at me

the act of being born

In scene

the act of being born

The date of birth is important

to cause something to be born or come into being

The artist gave birth to a masterpiece

a word used to call someone or something

What is the birth of this character

the family or social class a person is born into

He is of noble birth

to find a solution to a problem

In scene

to find a solution to a problem

I will work out the problem

to do physical activity for fitness

I work out every morning

to think of or develop a method or solution

We need to work out a plan

to have a particular result or outcome

The situation worked out eventually

to find a solution to a problem

We can work out this problem

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

In scene

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

in the past, before now

In scene

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

to see or locate something

In scene

to see or locate something

I found my keys

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

at a short distance away

In scene

at a short distance away

My house is near the park

very close to happening

It is near lunchtime

to come close to something

The runner nears the finish line

not far away

The park is near my house

this day

In scene

this day

I am busy today

the present day

Today is a holiday

the day now

I saw him today

the current day

We start today

feeling fear

In scene

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 move closer or come forward

In scene

to move closer or come forward

Step on up and see the show

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