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Succession — Season 1 Episode 2

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CEFR level

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

the most bad or difficult possible

In scene

the most bad or difficult possible

In the worst case we will cancel the trip

the most serious or bad possible

We should plan for the worst-case scenario

to laugh quietly

In scene

to laugh quietly

He chuckled at the joke

to laugh in a quiet, soft way

In scene

to laugh in a quiet, soft way

He gave a little chuckle

to laugh quietly

She chuckled at the joke

to laugh with short quiet sounds

He started to chuckle at the funny video

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

a sudden event causing great damage or trouble

In scene

a sudden event causing great damage or trouble

The earthquake was a disaster

extremely bad or unsuccessful

The event was a total disaster

a person who owns shares in a company

In scene

a person who owns shares in a company

He is a majority shareholder

a person who owns shares in a company

The shareholder attended the meeting

the end of life

In scene

the end of life

His sudden demise shocked everyone

the end of something

The demise of the project was sudden

a room with a toilet and sink

In scene

a room with a toilet and sink

Where is the bathroom?

a room with a toilet and sink

The bathroom is upstairs

a section of a play, movie, or story

In scene

a section of a play, movie, or story

The first scene of the movie was sad

the place where something happens

Police arrived at the scene

an emotional or angry public outburst

Please do not make a scene

a type of activity or social group that someone likes or is interested in

She is part of the local art scene

totally or absolutely

In scene

totally or absolutely

It was a stone cold lie

very cold

The water was stone cold

showing no kindness or affection

He looked at me with a stone cold expression

completely cold

The coffee is stone cold

showing or expressing love

In scene

showing or expressing love

He is a romantic man

relating to love or strong emotional attachment

They had a romantic dinner

to feel thankful for something

In scene

to feel thankful for something

I appreciate your help

to not like or be annoyed by something

I would appreciate it if you stopped bothering me

to recognize the worth of something

I appreciate your help

to understand the full meaning or importance of something

I appreciate the effort you put into this

no longer fresh or new

In scene

no longer fresh or new

The bread is stale

to say sorry for something you did wrong

In scene

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

to say something not serious

In scene

to say something not serious

I am just kidding

a young person

The kid is playing

causing harm or risk

In scene

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

not laughing or playing around

In scene

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

a notice of someone's death in a newspaper

In scene

a notice of someone's death in a newspaper

I read the obituary in the newspaper

relating to the treatment of illness or injury

In scene

relating to the treatment of illness or injury

She needs medical help

related to the treatment of illness or injury

He needs medical attention

the conditions that affect a situation

In scene

the conditions that affect a situation

It was a difficult circumstance

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

In scene

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

She started to scream

to suggest something very clearly

His behavior screams guilt

to make a loud high cry

She started to scream

to give the impression of being something

In scene

to give the impression of being something

That sounds like a good idea

to seem similar to something

That sounds like a great plan

to have a similar sound to something

The wind sounds like a whistle

to have a voice that is similar to someone else's

You sound like your mother

a group of people chosen to do a task

In scene

a group of people chosen to do a task

The committee met yesterday

information that shows something is true

In scene

information that shows something is true

There is no evidence for this claim

a large amount or number

In scene

a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

There are a lot of people here

having magic powers

In scene

having magic powers

The forest looked magical in the moonlight

like magic, very special

It was a magical moment

having magic powers or relating to magic

The magician performed a magical trick

relating to magic or the supernatural

The fairy tale had a magical ending

to rest and become calm

In scene

to rest and become calm

I just want to chill tonight

the ability to stay relaxed and not get upset

He keeps his chill during arguments

a shivery feeling from cold or fear

I felt a chill in the air

to make something very cold

You should chill the wine before dinner

in a fast, abrupt manner

In scene

in a fast, abrupt manner

The anchor sank like a stone

completely still and not moving at all

He sat there like a stone

great in amount or size

In scene

great in amount or size

The company made a considerable profit last year

hard to understand or deal with

In scene

hard to understand or deal with

Their relationship is complicated

difficult to understand or deal with

This machine is very complicated

hard to understand or deal with

This math problem is too complicated

hard to understand or deal with

This math problem is very complicated

a large quantity of something

In scene

a large quantity of something

I have a good deal of work to do

an arrangement or offer that is favorable

We made a good deal today

a rude or unpleasant person

In scene

a rude or unpleasant person

He is such an asshole

the opening where solid waste leaves the body

He felt pain in his asshole

a very rude or unpleasant person

Don't be such an asshole

a very rude or mean person

Don't be an asshole to your friends

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

In scene

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I wake up early in the morning

a short way to say 'good morning'

Morning, how are you?

the early part of the day before noon

I drink coffee in the morning

the early part of the day

I drink coffee in the morning

the part of the brain that connects the brain to the spinal cord

In scene

the part of the brain that connects the brain to the spinal cord

The brain stem controls basic body functions

the part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord

The brain stem controls basic body functions

ready to be considered or used

In scene

ready to be considered or used

All options are still on the table

being discussed as a possible option

The new offer is on the table

a scheduled meeting or arrangement

In scene

a scheduled meeting or arrangement

I have an appointment with the doctor

a scheduled meeting or visit

I have a doctor's appointment

an arrangement to meet someone at a set time

I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow

to keep something in your hand or arms

In scene

to keep something in your hand or arms

She held the baby in her arms

to be kept in a place by the police or authorities

The suspect was held by police

to arrange and carry out an event

They held a meeting last week

to feel a bad feeling toward someone for something they did

He held a grudge against his boss

to keep someone in a place and stop them from leaving

The police held the suspect for questioning

not being sure about something

In scene

not being sure about something

There is a lot of uncertainty about the future

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

one thousand thousand

In scene

one thousand thousand

A million people live here

to laugh in a quiet, soft way

In scene

to laugh in a quiet, soft way

He chuckles at the joke

to laugh quietly

He chuckles at the joke

to take place

In scene

to take place

What happened?

to occur or come to pass

In scene

to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

in a quiet and gentle way

In scene

in a quiet and gentle way

She spoke softly

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

In scene

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

a man you are married to

In scene

a man you are married to

My husband is a doctor

an open container with a handle, used for carrying things

In scene

an open container with a handle, used for carrying things

Fill the bucket with water

to make a small cough to prepare to speak

In scene

to make a small cough to prepare to speak

He cleared his throat

put different things together

In scene

put different things together

This is a mixed team

a combination of different ingredients

I ate a mixed salad for lunch

to put different things together

The soup has a mixed flavor

a planned public or social occasion

In scene

a planned public or social occasion

The music event was great

something that happens, especially something important

In scene

something that happens, especially something important

This event changed my life

to take part in something

In scene

to take part in something

He got involved in the project

having many parts or details that are connected

This is an involved process

to have as a part or feature

The job involved a lot of hard work

to be in a romantic relationship

They are involved with each other

an expression of surprise or admiration

In scene

an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

a part or division of something

In scene

a part or division of something

This section is very long

free from bacteria or germs

In scene

free from bacteria or germs

The surgeon used sterile tools

unable to have children

They found out they are sterile

to be completely covered by something

In scene

to be completely covered by something

The house was buried in snow

to win against a team by a large amount

They buried the other team 5-0

to put something in a place where it cannot be found

The dog likes to bury its bone

to put a dead body into the ground

They buried the body

satisfactory or acceptable in quality

In scene

satisfactory or acceptable in quality

He found a decent job

an action or step taken

In scene

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to go from one place to another

In scene

to go from one place to another

Please move your car

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

an idea or plan put forward for consideration

In scene

an idea or plan put forward for consideration

Do you have any suggestions

content

I have a good suggestion

a piece of advice about what to do or choose

Please follow my suggestion

to cause trouble or worry

In scene

to cause trouble or worry

Please don't bother me

to make an effort to do something

Don't bother to call him

a problem or difficulty

It is a lot of bother to move these boxes

practical knowledge or ability

In scene

practical knowledge or ability

He has the know-how to fix the car

to move from one side to the other

In scene

to move from one side to the other

We will go through the tunnel

to be successfully finished or approved

The trade agreement went through yesterday

to read or check something carefully from beginning to end

Please go through these documents

to experience or deal with something

She went through a hard time

to be officially accepted or completed

The contract finally went through

to experience a difficult situation

She went through a difficult time

having great strength or effect

In scene

having great strength or effect

He is a powerful leader

a company that owns shares in other companies

In scene

a company that owns shares in other companies

They formed a holding company

an organization that sells goods or services

The holding company owns several subsidiaries

a company that owns other companies

The parent company makes decisions

a company that owns shares in other companies

This is a large parent firm

as a result of

In scene

as a result of

We stayed home because of the rain

due to something

The game was canceled because of the rain

as a result of

We stayed at home because of the rain

on account of

We stayed home because of the rain

to make something happen to someone

In scene

to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

not causing any hurt or suffering

In scene

not causing any hurt or suffering

The procedure was painless

one of the seven large land areas on Earth

In scene

one of the seven large land areas on Earth

Asia is the largest continent

a hard hat that protects the head

In scene

a hard hat that protects the head

Wear your helmet

a hard hat worn to protect the head

Always wear a helmet when riding a bike

a piece of writing

In scene

a piece of writing

Please read this text carefully

to send a written message by phone

Please text me later

a written message sent on a phone

I sent him a text

to send a written message by phone

I will text you later

used to show agreement or understanding

In scene

used to show agreement or understanding

Feel free to call me

having no work or obligations

I am free this afternoon to help you

to not feel forced to do something

You do not need to feel obligated to help

to give information to someone

In scene

to give information to someone

Please inform us about the changes

content

He informed on his accomplice to the police

a convenient or appropriate time for something

In scene

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Is this a good time to talk

a fun or pleasant period of time

We had a good time at the party

enjoyable or happy

We had a good time at the party

enjoying social activities and fun

He is a good time person

at a time before the present

In scene

at a time before the present

I finished the work earlier today

happening or arriving before the expected time

The plane arrived earlier than expected

happening or coming before a particular time

We arrived earlier than our friends

something that shows a fact is true

In scene

something that shows a fact is true

Do you have any proof

to read something carefully to find and correct mistakes

You should proof your essay

not affected by something

This watch is waterproof

that is enough; no more

In scene

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

as much as needed

This is enough for me

very good

In scene

very good

You did a great job

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

to ask someone to come or join

In scene

to ask someone to come or join

I will invite him to join us

a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or do something

I received an invite to the wedding

to make people want to come in or join

I will invite my friends to the party

having great importance or purpose

In scene

having great importance or purpose

We had a meaningful conversation

to operate or do what it is supposed to do

In scene

to operate or do what it is supposed to do

The machine does not function

a social gathering or party

It was a formal function

to work or do what it is supposed to do

The machine does not function anymore

the natural or intended use of something

What is the function of this button

to behave badly to show strong feelings

In scene

to behave badly to show strong feelings

The child acted out in class

to perform a story or role

We acted out the scene

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