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Succession — Season 4 Episode 1

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a person who seeks a romantic relationship

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a person who seeks a romantic relationship

He was her most persistent suitor

at a later time

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at a later time

We had dinner and went for a walk afterwards

feeling sure of yourself

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feeling sure of yourself

She is confident in her skills

feeling certain that something is true

I am confident that they will arrive on time

to a small degree

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to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

to make something unclean

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to make something unclean

Don't soil your clothes

the top layer of the ground where plants grow

The soil is very dry

the area of a country or region

He was born on this soil

easy to see or notice

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easy to see or notice

He wore a high visibility jacket

an emotion that you experience

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an emotion that you experience

Love is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Love is a powerful feeling

the general mood or character of a place

The room has a cozy feeling

a belief or idea that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling it will rain

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I am feeling happy today

to have a physical or emotional feeling

I can feel the wind

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

I feel that we are lost

expecting good things to happen

I have a hopeful feeling about this

the belief that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling he knows

a belief that something is true without proof

She trusts her intuition

a physical or emotional feeling

I have a strange feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Anger is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Joy is a happy feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

She is full of feeling

to have an opinion or attitude

I have a feeling that we should go

to reach a place

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to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to get into a particular state or condition

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to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to go to someone for help or support

You can come to me for help

to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to enter your thoughts

The idea came to me suddenly

to arrive at a point or situation

We have come to a difficult decision

to arrive at a particular situation

The situation has come to an end

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

to become conscious again after being unconscious

She finally came to after the accident

to lead to a particular result

The total bill came to fifty dollars

to go to a place to see someone

Please come to my house this evening

an association of several companies or organizations

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an association of several companies or organizations

The consortium was formed to build the new bridge

of more than average height

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of more than average height

He is a very tall man

hard to do or achieve

Finishing this project is a tall order

having a greater than average height

He is very tall

to continue doing something

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to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

making a sharp sound when broken or bitten

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making a sharp sound when broken or bitten

These chips are very crunchy

an amount of money offered for something

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an amount of money offered for something

The bidding for the house started high

an effort to achieve or obtain something

His bidding to become president was unsuccessful

an order or request to do something

He came at my bidding

the act of telling someone to do something

He followed his mother's bidding

a phone setting that plays sound through a speaker

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a phone setting that plays sound through a speaker

Put the call on speakerphone

of the best quality or highest standard

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of the best quality or highest standard

She has a lot of class

a group of things that share similar features

My class is very friendly

a meeting where you learn something

I have an English class today

rude or impolite behavior

That comment showed no class

a group of students in the same year at school

I like my class

a storage unit for cigars, often with a slash design

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a storage unit for cigars, often with a slash design

He keeps his cigars in the slash cigar humidor

an old man

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an old man

The old man sat on the bench

an informal word for father

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an informal word for father

My old man is home

an informal term for an older man

He is a very kind old man

an informal word for a man

The old man is sitting

existing as a fact

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existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

happening at the end

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happening at the end

This is the final chapter

a test at the end of a course

I have a final tomorrow

not able to be changed

This is my final decision

the last game in a competition to decide the winner

Our team reached the final

to a very high degree

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to a very high degree

It is extremely hot today

not soft or liquid

In scene

not soft or liquid

Ice is solid

of a high or acceptable quality

In scene

of a high or acceptable quality

He has a solid chance to win

happening without stopping

We worked for three solid hours

a helpful act for someone

Can you do me a solid?

very unpleasant or of poor quality

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very unpleasant or of poor quality

This is a shitty movie

extremely unpleasant or of very low quality

In scene

extremely unpleasant or of very low quality

That was a shitty movie

very bad or unpleasant

I had a shitty day

very bad or unpleasant

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very bad or unpleasant

The weather is horrible

to a very great degree

There was a horrible amount of work

very bad or unpleasant

This is a horrible smell

very bad or unpleasant

The food was horrible

a boy or man who has the same parents as you

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a boy or man who has the same parents as you

I have two brothers

boys or men who have the same parents

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boys or men who have the same parents

My brothers are coming to dinner

a male who has the same parents as you

I have two brothers

male siblings

They are brothers

to give aid or support to someone

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to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

to a very great degree

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to a very great degree

The prices are ludicrously high

a very offensive word used to show strong anger or emphasis

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a very offensive word used to show strong anger or emphasis

Get your motherfucking hands off me

must or need to

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must or need to

I gotta go now

to need to do something

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to need to do something

I gotta go now

to say something not serious

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to say something not serious

I am just kidding

a young person

The kid is playing

relating to one specific person or thing

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relating to one specific person or thing

She has a certain charm

without any doubt

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without any doubt

I am certain that he is right

sure to happen

Success is certain

a group of people, especially family or friends

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a group of people, especially family or friends

My folks are coming to visit

the people in a family

I am visiting my folks this weekend

relating to the traditional culture of ordinary people

She likes to listen to folk music

to make something half as big or many

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to make something half as big or many

I will halve the recipe for tonight

the act of exchanging goods for money

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the act of exchanging goods for money

The store made a big sale

an event where things are sold

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an event where things are sold

The store is having a big sale

a severe defeat or harsh punishment

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a severe defeat or harsh punishment

The team received a drubbing in the final game

the act of getting something

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the act of getting something

The acquisition of new skills takes time

the act of buying something

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the act of buying something

The company announced a new acquisition

free from disturbance; tranquil

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free from disturbance; tranquil

The garden is very peaceful

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

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to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

I will pick up my friend from the airport

to see or become aware of something

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to see or become aware of something

I picked up a strange smell in the room

to get better or become more active

The economy is starting to pick up

to start again after stopping

We will pick up the lesson tomorrow

the act of going to get something

The package pick-up is at the front desk

the act of starting a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He is very good at the pick-up

to answer a telephone call

Please pick up the phone

to answer the phone when it rings

Please pick up the phone

to go and get someone or something

I will pick up my sister from school

to get knowledge or a skill

She picked up Spanish quickly

to take something in your hand or lift it

Please pick up the pen from the floor

a container with a handle for carrying things

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a container with a handle for carrying things

He filled the pail with water

a very short time earlier

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a very short time earlier

I ate right before the meeting

to go through something

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to go through something

He sustained a serious injury

to keep something going for a long time

It is hard to sustain this growth

to provide what is needed for someone to stay alive or feel well

Food and water sustain life

a large boat used for pleasure

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a large boat used for pleasure

He owns a luxury yacht

a medium-sized boat used for racing or pleasure

They spent the weekend on a yacht

not less than; at the very least

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not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

all of something

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all of something

She read the entire book

complete or full

The entire team arrived early

complete or total

I read the entire book

to do something very well

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to do something very well

The police finally nailed the thief

to attach something with a nail

I will nail the board to the wall

a thin piece of metal with a sharp point used to join things

I hit the nail with a hammer

the hard thin layer at the end of a finger or toe

She painted her nails

a place where you can leave coats and bags for safekeeping

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a place where you can leave coats and bags for safekeeping

Please leave your coat at the coat check

a place where coats are left at an event

Please leave your coat at the coat-check

a noisy disturbance or fuss

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a noisy disturbance or fuss

There was a kerfuffle over the new rules

not a single thing

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not a single thing

There is nothing here

not a single thing

I have nothing in my hand

still there after others have gone

There is nothing left

not anything

There is nothing in the box

a piece of clothing covering the lower body

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a piece of clothing covering the lower body

I am wearing black pants

of very poor quality

This movie was pants

to pull someone's pants down as a prank

He decided to pants his friend to embarrass him

a piece of clothing that covers the legs

I bought new blue pants

to agree with or support something

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to agree with or support something

I am on board with your suggestion

on or into a vehicle

All passengers are on board

included as part of a device

The computer has on-board memory

included as a member of a team or activity

Everyone on board must work together

agreeing to join or help with something

We are glad to have you on board

on a ship, aircraft, or vehicle

All passengers are on board

used to say yes or to show agreement

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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

a small, bite-sized piece of food served at parties

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a small, bite-sized piece of food served at parties

We served canapes at the party

not afraid of anything

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not afraid of anything

She is a fearless explorer

having a level surface without curves

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having a level surface without curves

The table is flat

a set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a building

I live in a small flat

a musical note that is one semitone lower than the natural note

He played a B flat note on the piano

a low-heeled shoe for women

She wears comfortable flats

an underground railway system

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an underground railway system

I took the subway to work

a chain of sandwich shops

I bought a sandwich at Subway

to be upset or annoyed by something

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to be upset or annoyed by something

I don't mind the cold

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

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the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

He has a brilliant mind

to have a plan or intention to do something

I mind to help him

to be responsible for something

Please mind your step on the stairs

the way parts are organized or put together

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the way parts are organized or put together

The structure of the book is clear

to organize or put parts together in a particular way

You should structure your essay well

a thing that is built or constructed

This is an ancient structure

to receive a message or response from someone

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to receive a message or response from someone

I hope to hear from you soon

to get a message or call from someone

I want to hear from you soon

to get a message or contact from someone

I want to hear from you soon

to get a message or contact from someone

I heard from my brother about the results

feeling nervous or concerned

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feeling nervous or concerned

I am worried about the exam

to cover or treat something with iron

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to cover or treat something with iron

They ironize the steel to prevent rust

made specially for a specific customer

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made specially for a specific customer

He wears bespoke suits

fully or totally

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fully or totally

I entirely agree with you

the place where someone or something is

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the place where someone or something is

Please position the camera carefully

a paid role of employment

She is looking for a new position

a set of circumstances someone is in

They are in a difficult position

a way of thinking about or approaching a topic

What is your position on this issue

extremely bad or useless

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extremely bad or useless

Your effort was pathetic

deserving pity or contempt

His excuse was pathetic

a particular area or position

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a particular area or position

This is a beautiful place

to occur or take place

The meeting will take place tomorrow

to put something in a position

Please place the book on the table

to know or recognize someone

I know his face but I can't place him

having a positive or desirable quality

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having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

to do a task or activity

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to do a task or activity

They performed the experiment in the lab

to behave in a particular way in a situation

The car performs well on the road

to act, sing, or play music for an audience

The dancers perform every Friday

to sell all of one's land, buildings, or business

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to sell all of one's land, buildings, or business

They decided to sell up and travel

to sell all of one's property, such as a house or business, often in order to move somewhere else

They decided to sell up and move to the coast

in a few words

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in a few words

Long story short, I lost my keys

used to say you are giving only the main facts of a long story

Long story short we were late

a short version of a long story or explanation

Here is the long story short

having a husband or wife

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having a husband or wife

Are you married?

strongly attached to something

He is married to his work

having a husband or wife

They have been married for ten years

having a husband or wife

They are a married couple

a feeling that something is true, especially something bad

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a feeling that something is true, especially something bad

I have a suspicion that he is lying

a feeling that someone may have done something wrong

He was arrested on suspicion of theft

used to tell someone they are free to do something they want to do

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used to tell someone they are free to do something they want to do

You can use my computer, knock yourself out

to do whatever you want without holding back

You can take all the cookies knock yourself out

to do what you want without restriction

If you want to use my car knock yourself out

to do something as much as you like without restraint

You can use my computer so knock yourself out

a person who is not very smart

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a person who is not very smart

Don't be a dummy

a person who is new to something

This guide is for dummies

a model used to represent the real thing

This is a dummy phone

a model used for testing or display

The dress is on a dummy

funny in a strange or silly way

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funny in a strange or silly way

He has a wacky sense of humor

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

We followed the path through the forest

a narrow way for walking

We walked along the narrow path

to strongly dislike

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to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

to start to love someone

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to start to love someone

He fell for her instantly

to be tricked into believing something false

I fell for the trick

to start to like or love someone

I think he is falling for her

being a certain number of years old

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being a certain number of years old

She is ten years old

a person of a specified age

She is a ten-year-old girl

a person of a specified age

She is a five-year-old girl

to show that something is true

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to show that something is true

I can prove it

to show that something is true

He proved his theory

to show that something is true

They proved the truth

to get or receive something

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to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

something you allow yourself to have or do for pleasure

In scene

something you allow yourself to have or do for pleasure

Having a massage is my weekly indulgence

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