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The Boys — Season 2 Episode 8

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feeling nervous or worried

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feeling nervous or worried

I feel anxious about the exam

wanting to do something very much

I am anxious to hear the news

to produce tears from the eyes

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to produce tears from the eyes

The baby started to cry

to ask for something in an urgent way

She cried for help

to make a loud sound or yell

He cried out in pain

a young, slim, usually hairless man

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a young, slim, usually hairless man

He is a young twink

a person from Germany

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a person from Germany

He acted as a Kraut in the film

a type of fermented cabbage

I added kraut to my sandwich

to keep someone or something in a small, enclosed space

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to keep someone or something in a small, enclosed space

They were cooped up in the small room all day

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

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used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

words spoken to a god

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words spoken to a god

She said a short prayer

a spoken or silent talk to a god

My prayer was answered

a group with similar qualities

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a group with similar qualities

This is some kind of plant

the inside part of the body where food is digested

In scene

the inside part of the body where food is digested

The gut is important

to cause someone deep emotional pain

The news of his departure really gutted her

of high quality or very nice

That is a gut idea

feeling strong displeasure or irritation

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feeling strong displeasure or irritation

The customer was angry about the delay

feeling strong annoyance or displeasure

He is angry with me

feeling strong annoyance or displeasure

She is feeling angry after the argument

very good

In scene

very good

This cake is fantastic

to a very great degree

He spent a fantastic amount of money

a very unpleasant person

In scene

a very unpleasant person

Stop being such a bastard

a person who works very hard

He is a hard working bastard

a child born to parents who are not married to each other

The child was born a bastard

a very rude or offensive word for a person you dislike

He acted like a complete bastard

used to express relief or exhaustion

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used to express relief or exhaustion

Whew, that was a close call!

to say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

a phrase used to show you agree something is possible

In scene

a phrase used to show you agree something is possible

You may be right about this

the ability to do things on your own

In scene

the ability to do things on your own

She took the initiative

a new plan or project to achieve a goal

The government launched a new initiative to reduce waste

a young female person

The girl is reading a book

having qualities typical of a girl

These toys are designed for girls

young woman | a female child or young woman

Those girls are students

young female humans

There are many girls playing in the park

young female people

The girls are going to school

to make something quickly

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to make something quickly

I can whip up a quick snack

to make or prepare something quickly

I can whip up a quick meal

to make or prepare food quickly

I can whip up a quick dinner

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

to die because you cannot breathe underwater

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to die because you cannot breathe underwater

Many people drown every year

to be completely covered or overcome by something

The music drowned out the voices

to cause someone to die by holding them under water

The villain tried to drown the hero

to change into something else

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to change into something else

The caterpillar turned into a butterfly

to become something different

The caterpillar will turn into a butterfly

to change direction to move onto a different road or path

Turn into the next street

to change into something different

The caterpillar will turn into a butterfly

a part of a mixture, especially in food

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a part of a mixture, especially in food

This is the main ingredient

something that is expected to happen

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something that is expected to happen

It is likely to rain today

not difficult or complicated

In scene

not difficult or complicated

This is a simple task

in a simple or straightforward manner

I like to keep things simple

not fancy or complex

She wore a simple dress

to make an attempt at something

In scene

to make an attempt at something

I am not sure if I can win but I will go for it

to try to do something you want

You really want that job so go for it

to tell someone to try something

You should go for it

to try to do something with energy

You should go for it

in the recent past

In scene

in the recent past

I have been very busy lately

a day when you allow yourself to break a rule or restriction

In scene

a day when you allow yourself to break a rule or restriction

I will have a cheat day today

to suddenly criticize or hit someone

In scene

to suddenly criticize or hit someone

He lashed out at her

the person that someone really is

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the person that someone really is

He is trying to find his true self

a person's own individual identity

You must love yourself

a person's own being

She discovered her true self

not known by others

In scene

not known by others

I have a secret plan

something that you do not tell other people

I have a secret to tell you

to make someone suffer for doing something wrong

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to make someone suffer for doing something wrong

The teacher punished the student for cheating

a very unpleasant or dirty place

In scene

a very unpleasant or dirty place

This city is a shithole

the part of your body used to see

In scene

the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

to ask for something in an urgent way

In scene

to ask for something in an urgent way

I beg you to stay

to ask someone for something, often money or help

He begged for money on the street

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

coming immediately before the present

In scene

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

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

the inner part or within something

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the inner part or within something

The keys are inside the bag

in or into a place

In scene

in or into a place

It is very hot inside

the ability to enter or use something

The key lets you inside the room

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

true or accurate

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true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

In scene

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

a long period of time before now

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a long period of time before now

I lived there a long time ago

to leave a place by airplane

In scene

to leave a place by airplane

I will fly out to Paris tomorrow

to leave a place by plane

They will fly out tomorrow morning

a piece of glass that shows your reflection

In scene

a piece of glass that shows your reflection

I look in the mirror

to show a copy of something

The lake mirrors the mountains

in any case

In scene

in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

to enter a building or vehicle by force, usually to steal

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to enter a building or vehicle by force, usually to steal

Someone tried to break in last night

to make someone used to a new situation

It takes time to break in new shoes

to interrupt a conversation or activity

Please do not break in while I am speaking

to use a new item until it becomes comfortable or works properly

You need to break in these new shoes

the act of entering a building illegally to steal or damage things

There was a break-in at the store last night

to enter a building by force

Someone tried to break in last night

without water or moisture

In scene

without water or moisture

The grass is dry

not interesting

The history lecture was dry

not drunk or intoxicated

He has been dry for a year

having no more energy or resources left

My motivation for this project is dry

to remove water from something

Dry your hands with a towel

to beat or overcome someone or something

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to beat or overcome someone or something

The boxer took down his opponent

to pull apart a structure or take something off a wall

They will take down the tent

to record information in writing

Please take down his phone number

to make someone fall to the ground

The wrestler tried to take down his opponent

to bring something down from a high place

Please take down the decorations

lasting the entire day

In scene

lasting the entire day

I worked all day

happening for the whole day

I worked all day today

lasting the entire day

I have been studying all-day

to a large degree

In scene

to a large degree

I like it very much

a quantity of something

How much is this

still there after others have gone

Not much is left

to a small degree; slightly

It did not help much

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

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

to a moderate degree

In scene

to a moderate degree

This task is pretty hard

pleasant to look at

She is a pretty girl

very pleasing to look at

She is wearing a pretty dress

the state of not being in danger or harm

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the state of not being in danger or harm

Please prioritize your safety

a defensive player in American football

The safety tackled the runner

a device that stops something from firing or working

Always check the safety before handling the gun

a part of a gun that stops it from firing

He clicked the safety on

the number 2

In scene

the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

to move from one side of something to the other

In scene

to move from one side of something to the other

We need to get across the river

to make someone understand what you mean

It is difficult to get across my point

to have a meeting or visit with someone

In scene

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

to understand or realize

In scene

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

a hot, charged state of matter

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a hot, charged state of matter

The sun is made of plasma

the clear liquid part of blood

Doctors separated the plasma from the blood cells

a type of flat, bright display screen

We watched the movie on a plasma TV

a specific area or position

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a specific area or position

What is your current location?

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

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to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

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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 book used for study or exercises

In scene

a book used for study or exercises

Please open your workbook

to know the meaning of something

In scene

to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

the study or record of past events

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the study or record of past events

I love reading about history

a shared past relationship or experience with someone

They have a long history together

a written account of past events

We learn history at school

the things that happened in the past

We learn history at school

expressing disapproval or criticism

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expressing disapproval or criticism

He is very critical of my work

very important or serious

This is a critical decision

very bad or dangerous

He is in critical condition

a large and important town

In scene

a large and important town

I want to visit New York City

believing you deserve special treatment without earning it

In scene

believing you deserve special treatment without earning it

She has an entitled attitude

to give someone the right to do or have something

This ticket entitles you to a free meal

given the right to do or have something

You are entitled to a refund

to give a title to something

The book is entitled The Great Gatsby

to provide with weapons or tools

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to provide with weapons or tools

The soldiers were armed

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

My arm hurts

a part of a large organization that handles a specific area of work

This is the research arm of the company

a gun or other weapon used in fighting

He had to drop his arm

to receive or acquire something

In scene

to receive or acquire something

I am getting a gift

to start to be in a particular state

It is getting late

to make something happen

I will get him to help

to go somewhere

He is getting out of the car

to obtain or receive something

I am getting a new phone

not required to pay taxes

In scene

not required to pay taxes

Charity organizations are often tax-exempt

the state or position of something

In scene

the state or position of something

What is your current status?

the state or position of something

What is the status of your application

a person's standing or rank in society

He has high status in the company

to direct all your attention to a specific thing

In scene

to direct all your attention to a specific thing

We need to zero in on the main problem

to direct all attention to someone or something

She zeroed in on the main problem

a jar used to collect money when someone uses bad language

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a jar used to collect money when someone uses bad language

I put a dollar in the swear jar when I said a bad word

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to call him

used to say that something will happen in the future

It is going to rain

to make someone feel very happy or excited

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to make someone feel very happy or excited

The news thrilled her

a strong feeling of happiness or excitement

I love the thrill of speed

a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

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a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

We walked for a mile

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

The town is one mile away

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

The town is one mile away

on each separate occasion

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on each separate occasion

Please enter one at a time

one person or thing at a time

Go through the door one at a time

to make someone or something die

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to make someone or something die

The hunter killed the deer

to make something stop working or operating

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to make something stop working or operating

The company killed the project

to be very funny or popular with an audience

The comedian killed the audience

to want something very much

I am killing for a slice of pizza

to stop or end something

We had to kill the project

to make something die

The frost will kill the plants

to make someone die

The soldiers killed the king

a person who kills someone

The police caught the killer

to cause someone great emotional pain

His words killed me

wood used for making a fire

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wood used for making a fire

We need more firewood

a group of people, especially family or friends

In scene

a group of people, especially family or friends

Some folks like to travel

the people in a family

My folks live in New York

informal word for parents

I need to call my folks

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

a close friend or companion

In scene

a close friend or companion

He is my best buddy

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

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