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The Boys — Season 3 Episode 4

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the way things are organized or arranged

In scene

the way things are organized or arranged

I like your desk setup

to think of or plan something

In scene

to think of or plan something

What do you have in mind for dinner?

to be thinking about something

I have a new project in mind

to be thinking of doing something

I have in mind to leave early

to say the exact words someone else said

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to say the exact words someone else said

Can you quote the text exactly

a short passage taken from a text, speech, or statement

She included a famous quote in her essay

to repeat someone's words

He likes to quote famous authors

a statement of how much something will cost

He asked for a quote for the repairs

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to stop for a short time

In scene

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

a person who performs rap music

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a person who performs rap music

He is a famous rapper

to say something to get information

In scene

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

soft and not rough or severe

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soft and not rough or severe

He is a gentle person

a polite or kind person

He is a gentle man

kind and calm

He has a gentle voice

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

In scene

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

My knee hurts

to strike someone with your knee

He tried to knee the opponent

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

In scene

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

By the way, what is your name?

used to introduce a new or extra comment

By the way I like your shoes

used to introduce a new or extra topic

By the way have you finished the report

used to introduce a new or related topic

By the way did you call Mom

used to add a side comment

By the way I saw your brother yesterday

a person who does not win or is not successful

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a person who does not win or is not successful

Don't be such a loser

someone who gets upset or angry when they lose

He acts like a sore loser when he plays games

someone who is defeated in a game or contest

The loser of the game was sad

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

total; used to emphasize

In scene

total; used to emphasize

It was a complete surprise

to bring to an end

Please complete the form

to make something have all its parts

You must complete the puzzle

having all parts; finished

The set is now complete

a set of directions for making food

In scene

a set of directions for making food

I have a cake recipe

something that makes a result happen

This is a recipe for success

a set of directions for cooking a dish

I found a new recipe for cake

to talk or say something

In scene

to talk or say something

She says hello to her teacher

to say words to someone

He says hello to everyone

to speak words to communicate something

She says she is happy

to speak or write something

The sign says stop

to state a thought or belief

He says that this is a bad idea

to show or read as text

The sign says stop

to speak words to communicate something

He says a short story

to speak words

The report says the truth

a small wheeled frame used to move heavy objects

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a small wheeled frame used to move heavy objects

He used a dolly to move the heavy boxes

a small toy that looks like a person

The girl is playing with her dolly

to pick something from a group

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to pick something from a group

He chose a red car

to pick something from a group

She chose the red dress

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

In scene

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

No way he can win

used to express shock or that you find something hard to believe

No way you won the lottery

used to say no firmly or to decline something strongly

No way am I doing that

a phrase used to say you will not do something

No way I am doing that

a statement that you will definitely do something

In scene

a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

to not forget to do something

In scene

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

to bring back a memory of something

In scene

to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

a physical or verbal struggle between people

In scene

a physical or verbal struggle between people

They had a big fight yesterday

to try hard to stop or prevent something

In scene

to try hard to stop or prevent something

We must fight the disease

to take part in a fight or war

Soldiers fight to protect their country

the quality of being strong and determined

She showed great fight today

a thing made to be like another

In scene

a thing made to be like another

I made a copy of the document

to receive and understand a radio message

Copy that, loud and clear

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

to rest with your eyes closed

In scene

to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

the way your hair is cut and styled

In scene

the way your hair is cut and styled

I need a haircut

a reduction in the value of an asset or investment

The bondholders had to accept a haircut

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

In scene

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

What do you think of this movie

to have an idea or remember something

I can think of a better name

to have someone or something in your thoughts

I am thinking of my friends

to start talking about a topic

Can you think of any good movies

to have an idea or opinion about something

What do you think of this book

full of energy and activity

In scene

full of energy and activity

She is a lively child

the act of lying in court

In scene

the act of lying in court

He was charged with perjury

not strong or successful

In scene

not strong or successful

The approach was too soft

not firm or hard to the touch

The pillow is very soft

not strict or harsh

The teacher was soft on his students

not loud or harsh

She speaks in a soft voice

different from what is normal or usual

In scene

different from what is normal or usual

Today is a special day

a product or service that is not usual or is temporarily available

The lunch special is very cheap

something that gives pleasure

Getting ice cream was a special treat

different from what is usual

Today is a very special day

a person who screams

In scene

a person who screams

The baby is a real screamer

a very hard, fast shot in a sport like football

He scored with a screamer

to feel nervous or concerned about something

In scene

to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

to talk informally

In scene

to talk informally

We chat every day

a small animal with fur that people keep as a pet

The cat is sleeping on the sofa

a friendly, casual conversation

We had a nice chat

a person's own view or standard

In scene

a person's own view or standard

In my book honesty is the best policy

a set of printed pages bound together

I have two books in my bag

a set of pages with writing or pictures

I have many books on my shelf

written financial records

The accountant is checking the books

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 something work

In scene

to make something work

He knows how to operate this machine

to do a medical operation on a patient

The doctors will operate on him tomorrow

to work as a member of a boat's team

My brother operates on a cruise ship

good for your health or well-being

In scene

good for your health or well-being

This is a wholesome meal

a jail on a ship or in a military base

In scene

a jail on a ship or in a military base

The sailor was sent to the brig

to stop liking something after doing it for a long time

In scene

to stop liking something after doing it for a long time

She tired of playing the game

to lose energy or patience for something

I tire of doing the same work

to lose energy or patience for something

Children tire of their old toys

to become bored or annoyed by something after a time

You will tire of this game soon

to become bored or weary of something

I tire of hearing the same excuses

something that is found or learned

In scene

something that is found or learned

It was a great discovery

a person who is very skilled at something

In scene

a person who is very skilled at something

She is a real pro

a reason in favor of something

List the pros and cons

a person who is very skilled at something

He is a pro at tennis

supporting or agreeing with something

He is pro-reform

the soft organ inside the head that controls thought and feeling

In scene

the soft organ inside the head that controls thought and feeling

The brain controls the body

to hit someone very hard on the head

He threatened to brain his enemy with a club

the ability to think and learn

He has a great brain

a procedure to check for a medical condition

The doctor performed a medical examination

a planned series of actions for a specific purpose

In scene

a planned series of actions for a specific purpose

The company launched a new ad campaign

an organized series of adventures in a role-playing game

We started a new campaign in our game

an organized series of actions to achieve a goal

The politician started his campaign

a planned set of activities to achieve a goal

The company started a new advertising campaign

to become less upset or excited

In scene

to become less upset or excited

You need to calm down

to make calm or relaxed

He tried to calm down his angry friend

to become less angry or excited

Please calm down

an old man

In scene

an old man

The old man sat on the bench

an informal term for an older man

He is a very kind old man

an informal word for father

My old man is home

an informal word for a man

The old man is sitting

the area just outside the front door of a building

In scene

the area just outside the front door of a building

He stood on the doorstep

very close to dying

He was at death's doorstep

to be successfully finished or approved

In scene

to be successfully finished or approved

The trade agreement went through yesterday

to experience or deal with something

In scene

to experience or deal with something

She went through a hard time

to read or check something carefully from beginning to end

Please go through these documents

to move from one side to the other

We will go through the tunnel

to be officially accepted or completed

The contract finally went through

to experience a difficult situation

She went through a difficult time

happening quickly or in a short time

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happening quickly or in a short time

She gave a quick answer

able to think or understand things fast

She has a quick mind

the sensitive flesh under the fingernails or toenails

He cut his nail too short and reached the quick

a very rude and insulting word for a person

In scene

a very rude and insulting word for a person

That motherfucker stole my wallet

a very rude word for a person you dislike

Do not trust that motherfucker

a very offensive word for a person

The motherfucker ruined everything

a large sweet fruit with a hard green skin

In scene

a large sweet fruit with a hard green skin

I love eating melon

male child or young man

In scene

male child or young man

The boys are playing football

a group of male people

In scene

a group of male people

Hey boys come here

young male human children

The boys are playing in the park

young men or male children

These boys are very talented

plural of boy; informal for a group of men

I am going out with the boys

a person who tells people about secret wrongdoing

In scene

a person who tells people about secret wrongdoing

The whistleblower exposed the company fraud

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

a word used to welcome someone

In scene

a word used to welcome someone

Welcome to our home

sexually attractive

In scene

sexually attractive

She is the hottest girl in the room

very good or impressive

This is the hottest new trend

having the highest temperature

August is the hottest month of the year

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

In scene

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

He stole my pen

something that is sold for a very low price

This jacket was a steal

to take attention or praise that someone else should get

She stole the show

to take something that does not belong to you

Someone tried to steal my bike

taken without permission

Someone tried to steal my bag

to react too strongly to something

In scene

to react too strongly to something

Don't overreact to the news

having great meaning or value

In scene

having great meaning or value

Education is important

to take care of someone or keep them safe

In scene

to take care of someone or keep them safe

He looks out for his sister

to pay attention to someone to keep them safe

Look out for traffic when you cross the street

to pay attention to see if something appears

Look out for cars when you cross the street

to visit someone informally

In scene

to visit someone informally

I will drop by your office tomorrow

to make a short visit to a place

Drop by my house later

to visit someone without planning ahead

I will drop by your house later

used to emphasize a statement

In scene

used to emphasize a statement

It is simply amazing

in a simple or straightforward manner

She explained it simply

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

It is simply a matter of time

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

I simply wanted to help

a feeling of sadness when expectations are not met

In scene

a feeling of sadness when expectations are not met

He felt a deep disappointment

to feel strong dislike for someone

In scene

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to strongly dislike

In scene

to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

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

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

In scene

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

a small animal like a mouse with long back legs

In scene

a small animal like a mouse with long back legs

I have a pet gerbil

the order of authority in an organization

In scene

the order of authority in an organization

You must follow the chain of command to report the issue

to use your eyes to notice something

In scene

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to understand or realize

In scene

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

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

to cut or grip with the teeth

In scene

to cut or grip with the teeth

The dog wants to bite the toy

a small amount of food to eat

I had a quick bite

an injury from an animal's teeth

He has a dog bite on his leg

a short part of a speech or performance

I heard a sound bite on the news

what you can see from a place

In scene

what you can see from a place

The hotel room has a great view

to see or watch something

I want to view the photo

what you think about something

What is your view on this

a television program

I watched the morning view on TV

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

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

He asked for leave to visit his family

showing good judgment

In scene

showing good judgment

It was a smart choice

to cause a sharp, stinging pain

My eyes began to smart

having or showing quick intelligence

He is a smart student

well-dressed or neat in appearance

He looks very smart in his suit

to have sexual intercourse (past participle of "fuck" in this context)

In scene

to have sexual intercourse (past participle of "fuck" in this context)

They have fucked

damaged and not working properly

This machine is fucked

in a very difficult or unpleasant situation

We are totally fucked

a vulgar word used to express strong emotion

This fucked car is broken

understand | to have knowledge of something

In scene

understand | to have knowledge of something

I knew the answer

to have knowledge of something

He knew the truth

to start being part of a situation or activity

In scene

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to go into a place or vehicle

In scene

to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

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

public recognition for an achievement

In scene

public recognition for an achievement

She deserves credit for her hard work

to put money into an account

The bank will credit your account tomorrow

the ability to borrow money and pay it back later

I bought the laptop on credit

a unit that counts toward a degree

This course is worth three credits

the year before the current one

In scene

the year before the current one

I moved here last year

the year just before the current one

It was colder last year

a substance that can cause illness or death

In scene

a substance that can cause illness or death

The snake's poison is strong

an informal word for an alcoholic drink that someone chooses to have

What is your poison tonight

to give a poisonous substance to someone

He tried to poison the king

a substance that can cause illness or death

The snake had a deadly poison

to be in opposition to something

In scene

to be in opposition to something

He is against the plan

in opposition to someone or something

He is against the new plan

in opposition to

It is against the rules

in contact with; pressed on

He leaned against the wall

by design, not by accident

In scene

by design, not by accident

He did it on purpose

done intentionally, not by accident

He broke the cup on purpose

the reason for which something is done

His purpose is to help everyone

the thing that you plan to do

He broke the glass on purpose

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