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Suits — Season 2 Episode 16

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to take part in a fight

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to take part in a fight

The soldiers battle for the city

to try to defeat someone or something

The soldiers battle for the city

a long and difficult disagreement or fight in a court of law

They fought a long battle in court

to try very hard to deal with a difficult situation

They battle against the storm

a large boat powered by steam

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a large boat powered by steam

The steamer crossed the river

a device that uses steam to remove wrinkles from clothes

Use the steamer to remove the wrinkles

a ship or boat powered by steam

The old steamer crossed the river

a device used to cook food with steam

I use a steamer for vegetables

to make something larger or greater

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to make something larger or greater

We need to increase sales

becoming larger or greater

The number of students continues to increase

a manner or method of doing something

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a manner or method of doing something

This is one way to do it

traveling in one direction only

I bought a one way ticket

moving or allowing movement in only one direction

This is a one way street

a ticket that lets you go to a place but not come back

I bought a one way ticket to London

moving or allowing movement in only one direction

This street is a one-way road

a written note sent to someone

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a written note sent to someone

I wrote a letter

a certificate given for achievement in sports

He earned a letter for his performance on the team

a symbol in an alphabet

A is a letter

in every detail, without any changes

He followed the instructions to the letter

to give an impression of being something

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to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

the number 3

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the number 3

I have three apples

an idea or arrangement for doing something

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an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

something that helps you or gives you a good result

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something that helps you or gives you a good result

This plan has many benefits

an event to raise money for a cause

They organized a benefit for the children

to get something good from something

You will benefit from this course

content

Exercise has many benefits for health

a response to a question

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a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

to need to pay or give something to someone

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to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you ten dollars

caused by or happening because of something

He owes his success to hard work

to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you five dollars

to be more than something

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to be more than something

We must out-educate the competition

to behave in a dishonest way to gain an advantage

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to behave in a dishonest way to gain an advantage

Do not cheat on the exam

to have a secret romantic or sexual relationship with someone else while in a relationship

He cheated on his wife

a person who acts dishonestly to get an advantage

He is a known cheat

to avoid something bad

He managed to cheat death

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

to experience something, often something bad

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to experience something, often something bad

He is taking a big risk

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 get or receive something

I am taking charge

one of the twelve parts of a year

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one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

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a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

the number 4

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the number 4

I have four apples

to be decided by something

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to be decided by something

It depends on the weather

kind and caring

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kind and caring

She is a warm person

to make something hot

I need to warm the milk

moderately hot; at a pleasant moderate heat

The weather is warm today

a sum of money set aside for a specific purpose

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a sum of money set aside for a specific purpose

They started a fund for the new library

to provide money for something

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to provide money for something

They will fund the project

an amount of money saved for a purpose

The government created a fund for education

an organization that raises money for a specific cause

The fund supports local schools

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

a person who represents clients in legal matters

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a person who represents clients in legal matters

The district attorney presented evidence in court

to believe something is true without proof

In scene

to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

to accept or endure something

You should take it as a gift

to accept a situation as it is

You have to take it as it is

to accept a difficult situation

I cannot take it anymore

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

to state something honestly and directly

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to state something honestly and directly

He finally came out about the truth

to be released, published, or revealed

The new book will come out soon

to leave a place or appear

The sun came out

at the present time or without delay

The truth will come out immediately

in a friendly and welcoming way

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in a friendly and welcoming way

They welcomed the guests with open arms

a friendly and happy greeting

They welcomed us with open arms

to make an effort to do something

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to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

to get a prize or victory

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to get a prize or victory

She hopes to win the game

to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get someone's love or affection

He hoped to win her heart

a very big win

The election was a big win for the party

a victory or award in a competition

That was an easy win for them

the usual or normal choice

This is the win choice

to get a victory or prize

You must win in life

to look good on someone

That jacket wins on you

content

They fight to win

to get first place or defeat others

Our team will win today

to get a prize or victory

I want to win the game

the ability to do something well without wasting time or energy

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the ability to do something well without wasting time or energy

This new machine increases efficiency

to turn into ice from a liquid state

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to turn into ice from a liquid state

Water will freeze at zero degrees

to stop an activity or process temporarily

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to stop an activity or process temporarily

The company decided to freeze the hiring process

extremely cold

The weather outside is freezing

to turn into ice or become very cold

Water will freeze at zero degrees

to say someone did something wrong

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to say someone did something wrong

Do not accuse him without proof

saying someone did something wrong

They accuse him of stealing

a polite or formal word for a man

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a polite or formal word for a man

He is a real gentleman

polite term for a man

This gentleman is waiting

a polite man from a high social class

He is a true gentleman

a polite word for a man

Is there a gentleman who can help

to think something is true without proof

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to think something is true without proof

I assume you are tired

to begin to have a role or responsibility

He assumed the role of manager

a difficult problem or responsibility that someone has to deal with

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a difficult problem or responsibility that someone has to deal with

He considers his illness a cross to bear

to do better than someone in a competition

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to do better than someone in a competition

She wants to outdo her rival

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

a person who lacks good sense

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a person who lacks good sense

Don't be such a fool

to deceive someone

Don't try to fool me

a person who lacks good judgment

He is a complete fool

to deceive someone

You can't fool me

to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

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to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

I need to speak to you

to make someone feel understood or moved

This movie really speaks to me

to talk to someone seriously about their bad behavior or mistakes

The teacher had to speak to the student

to have a conversation with someone

I need to speak to you

to talk to someone

I need to speak to him

to have a conversation with someone

I want to speak to the manager

extremely good

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extremely good

This cake is excellent

sending written messages on a phone

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sending written messages on a phone

He is texting his friend

a short look at something before it is fully ready

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a short look at something before it is fully ready

I want to see a preview of the movie

to stay in one place until something happens

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to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to stop for a short time

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to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

not using time or energy well

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not using time or energy well

The old machine is inefficient

to try to get or do something

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to try to get or do something

She wants to pursue her dreams

to follow or try to get something

The police pursued the suspect

to try to achieve or get something

She wants to pursue a career in art

an animal or living being

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an animal or living being

The sea is full of strange creatures

an animal or other living thing

The ocean is full of strange creatures

to understand something

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to understand something

I don't get it

to reach a place

When did you get home?

to start to be in a particular state

It is getting cold

to receive or obtain something

I got a letter today

calculated in advance

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calculated in advance

The projected costs are high

arranged or intended in advance

The projected date is next week

to show how something works or is done

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to show how something works or is done

He will demonstrate how to use the machine

despite that; nevertheless

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despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

to stay in one place until something happens

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to stay in one place until something happens

I am waiting for the bus

a period of time spent waiting

The waiting time is very long

to stay in a place until something happens

I am waiting here

to stay in one place until someone or something arrives

We are waiting for the bus

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

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to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

to produce and distribute a book, article, etc.

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to produce and distribute a book, article, etc.

She published a new book

to make something known to people

The company published the results

to make something available to the public

She plans to publish her first novel

relating to a particular person

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relating to a particular person

This is a personal matter

connected with a specific person

In scene

connected with a specific person

I have a personal opinion

relating to someone's character in a way that might be hurtful

His comments were too personal

to support someone or something

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to support someone or something

I will back you up

to make an extra copy of computer files to prevent loss

You should back up your files

to move in a direction that is behind you

You need to back up the car

to start again after a pause or stop

Let us back up and talk about it

to cause a line of vehicles to stop moving

The accident backed up traffic for miles

to make something work again after a problem

Please back up the system after the error

to return something to its original place

You should back up the files to their folder

to move backwards or return to a previous point

You need to back up the car slowly

a supply or collection of something

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a supply or collection of something

We have a pool of talented candidates

a game played on a table with balls and cues

Let's play a game of pool

a small area of still water

The hotel has a big pool

very impressive or dramatic

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very impressive or dramatic

The view from the top is spectacular

to get a prize or victory

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to get a prize or victory

They won the match

to be the best or first in a competition

She won the gold medal in the race

an instruction to do something

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an instruction to do something

The captain gave a strict order

the way things are placed or happen one after another

Put the books in alphabetical order

a group of people with a shared purpose or organization

He joined a religious order

to ask for food or drink in a restaurant

I want to order a pizza

in a state of being angry or frustrated

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in a state of being angry or frustrated

He made mistakes because he was on tilt

to gently touch or stroke someone in a loving way

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to gently touch or stroke someone in a loving way

She caressed the baby's cheek

to learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

the food eaten at a particular time of day

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the food eaten at a particular time of day

Breakfast is the first meal of the day

an occasion when you eat food

We had a nice meal

to make something work again

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to make something work again

Can you fix my bike?

to make the result of a contest or vote unfair in advance

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to make the result of a contest or vote unfair in advance

They tried to fix the election

to make something stay in a certain place

Please fix the shelf to the wall

a difficult or unpleasant situation

They are in a real fix

to force someone to leave a place

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to force someone to leave a place

They kicked him out of the house

to hit something with your foot

In scene

to hit something with your foot

He kicked the ball

to make someone very tired

This heavy work kicked me

to begin working or operating

I get a kick out of this

enough room to move or act freely

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enough room to move or act freely

We need some breathing room to finish the project

feelings of pity and care for someone who is sad

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feelings of pity and care for someone who is sad

I feel great sympathy for her loss

feelings of agreement with a cause or group

She has sympathy for the cause

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

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to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

the time by which something must be finished

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the time by which something must be finished

I have to finish this report before the deadline

a final date or time by which something must be done

The deadline is tomorrow

the time by which something must be finished

The deadline is tomorrow

to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

In scene

to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

I will deal with the problem tomorrow

to be concerned with or discuss a specific subject

This book deals with ancient history

to engage in business or communication with a person

I do not like dealing with rude people

to take action to solve a problem

I have to deal with this problem

meant to be kept private

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meant to be kept private

This is a confidential document

to feel strong dislike for something

In scene

to feel strong dislike for something

I abhor violence

to go forward

In scene

to go forward

The army continued to advance

an attempt to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He made a romantic advance

before something happens

Please book the tickets in advance

money given before it is earned

I asked for a salary advance

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to anticipate receiving or experiencing something, often something unpleasant

You are looking for trouble

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to search for something or someone that is missing

I am looking for my keys

to try to find or get something

I am looking for my keys

to betray someone by revealing secrets or disloyalty

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to betray someone by revealing secrets or disloyalty

He sold out his partner

to have no more of a product available for sale

The tickets sold out in minutes

to abandon your beliefs for personal gain

The band sold out to become famous

to sell one's business or share in a business

The founder decided to sell out and retire

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

They left the house early

to let something stay in place

In scene

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

an unspecified thing

In scene

an unspecified thing

I want something to eat

used to indicate an approximate amount or degree

It costs something like ten dollars

an unknown or unspecified thing

There is something in my eye

a process of taking a case to court

In scene

a process of taking a case to court

They are involved in costly litigation

trying to protect yourself from criticism

In scene

trying to protect yourself from criticism

Stop being so defensive

to join together

In scene

to join together

The two companies decided to merge

the act of joining things together

In scene

the act of joining things together

We need to merge these two files

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