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The Crown — Season 1 Episode 3

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CEFR level

correct or right for the situation

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correct or right for the situation

Please use the proper tools

correct or right for the situation

You should wear proper clothes for the meeting

correct or right for the situation

Please wear proper shoes for the hike

polite and following social rules

He is a very proper young man

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

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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

a flying vehicle with wings

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a flying vehicle with wings

The airplane is big

clapping to show approval

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clapping to show approval

The crowd gave loud applause

brought into life

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brought into life

I was born in Istanbul

to come into the world at birth

The baby was born yesterday

to start living

A new idea was born

lasting a short time

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lasting a short time

It was a brief meeting

a short written report or summary

I read the brief before the meeting

to give someone important information

The boss briefed the team

a type of tight-fitting men's underwear

He bought a new pair of briefs

to push air out of your lungs

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to push air out of your lungs

Inhale deeply and exhale slowly

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

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to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

an event that happens without warning

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an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

the long metal part of a gun through which bullets are fired

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the long metal part of a gun through which bullets are fired

The bullet left the barrel

a large round container often used for storage

The wine is in a barrel

to move very fast in a certain direction

The car barreled down the road

the long metal part of a gun that the bullet comes out of

He cleaned the barrel of the gun

the system of how a country produces, sells, and buys goods and services

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the system of how a country produces, sells, and buys goods and services

The country's economy is growing

the quality of being good value for the money spent

We need to practice economy in our spending

the way money, trade, and jobs work in a country

The country has a strong economy

a person who is related to you by blood

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a person who is related to you by blood

He is my own flesh and blood

made of real human body and feelings

He is a flesh and blood person

to say that you are not connected to someone or something

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to say that you are not connected to someone or something

He had to disavow the report

the quality of being too eager to please others

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the quality of being too eager to please others

His obsequiousness towards the manager was annoying

responsible for doing something wrong

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responsible for doing something wrong

He felt guilty about lying

feeling bad about doing something wrong

He felt guilty about lying

feeling or showing guilt

He felt guilty about lying

having done something that is against the law or moral rules

The jury found him guilty

a way things are not the same

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a way things are not the same

What is the difference between these two?

a change or effect that something causes

Your help made a big difference

a way in which things are not the same

There is a big difference between these colors

feeling or showing pleasure

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feeling or showing pleasure

I am happier now

to give reasons for or against something

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to give reasons for or against something

He tried to argue his point of view

to speak against something

He argued against the plan

to speak angrily with someone because you have different opinions

They always argue about money

the money you earn to support yourself

Farming is his livelihood

to become an adult

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to become an adult

I want to be a doctor when I grow up

to become older

Children grow up quickly

to a certain limit or amount

The price can grow up to fifty dollars

to become an adult

I want to be a pilot when I grow up

at some time in the future

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at some time in the future

I will visit Japan one day

lasting for only one day

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lasting for only one day

This was a one day trip

at some time in the future

One day I will visit Japan

to come to one place as a group

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to come to one place as a group

We will gather here tonight

to bring people or things to one place

Please gather your things before we leave

to bring under control

She gathered her thoughts

to understand or conclude from information

I gather that you are tired

a helpful or kind act

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a helpful or kind act

Can you do me a favour?

to agree with or support something

I favour this new plan

a special set of clothes worn by members of a group

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a special set of clothes worn by members of a group

He wears a school uniform

a set of clothes worn by members of a group

The police officer is wearing a uniform

the same in all parts or at all times

The temperature is uniform in the room

a short statement of the main points

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a short statement of the main points

Please write a short summary of the book

almost not; by a very small amount

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almost not; by a very small amount

I could barely see the road

to a great degree

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to a great degree

I am awfully sorry

not right or not working properly

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not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

to do something in response to something else

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to do something in response to something else

How did he react to the news?

to spend time relaxing with others

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to spend time relaxing with others

We are just kicking it at home

to stop living

The old engine will soon kick it

lacking kindness or sympathy

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lacking kindness or sympathy

The ice-veined ruler showed no mercy

an official statement made to a group of people

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an official statement made to a group of people

The school made an important announcement

a public or formal message

The school made an announcement

a particular area or position

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a particular area or position

I like these places

areas or buildings where something is located

We visited many beautiful places

a particular spot or location

These are nice places to visit

to put something in a particular position

She places the book on the table

causing pain or discomfort

In scene

causing pain or discomfort

The injury was very painful

showing warmth and concern for others

In scene

showing warmth and concern for others

She is a caring person

the feeling of being interested in or worried about someone or something

She is a very caring person

the quality of being helpful and thoughtful

She is a very caring person

at a distance from someone or something

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at a distance from someone or something

He lives away from the city

to keep away from something

In scene

to keep away from something

Stay away from the fire

almost at a particular state or condition

It is weeks away from being ready

at a distance from

He is away from home

to let someone do something

In scene

to let someone do something

Please allow me to explain

to give permission for something

They allowed us to go home

used to something because of past experience

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used to something because of past experience

I am accustomed to the cold weather

familiar with something through experience

I am accustomed to the cold weather

a small piece of bread

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a small piece of bread

He dropped a breadcrumb on the table

very unpleasant or offensive

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very unpleasant or offensive

The food had a vile smell

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

an informal way to say yes

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an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

used to emphasize a statement

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used to emphasize a statement

It is very cold indeed

to set up or create something

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to set up or create something

They want to establish a new company

to show that something is true

The evidence established the truth

having a lot of knowledge or skill from doing something for a long time

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having a lot of knowledge or skill from doing something for a long time

She is an experienced teacher

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

He gained experience from the job

having gained skill or knowledge from doing something

He is an experienced teacher

a set of directions for making food

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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

a common four-legged pet

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a common four-legged pet

I love dogs

a common four-legged pet that barks

Dogs are very playful animals

a common four-legged animal kept as a pet

We have two dogs at home

domestic animals that bark and are kept as pets

Dogs can be trained easily

to breathe out loudly to show emotion

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to breathe out loudly to show emotion

He sighed with relief

making a great effort to do something difficult

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making a great effort to do something difficult

She is struggling to finish her homework

facing problems or not doing well

She is struggling to learn English

to take part in an activity

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to take part in an activity

She engages in volunteer work

to participate in an activity

She engages in many activities

to participate in an activity

She engages in volunteer work

to bite or chew on something persistently

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to bite or chew on something persistently

The dog likes to gnaw on bones

to bite something many times

The dog likes to gnaw on this bone

a list of planned activities and times for them

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a list of planned activities and times for them

Check the schedule for today

to plan or arrange something at a particular time

I will schedule a meeting

the act of making a plan for when things will happen

I need to make a schedule for the week

a plan of events or tasks

My schedule is very busy

to give something to someone

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to give something to someone

He bestowed a gift on her

a fixed length of time for a job or office

In scene

a fixed length of time for a job or office

His term in office ends soon

a rule or part of an agreement

The terms of the contract are fair

a word or phrase used in a particular context

This is a technical term

very good or unusual

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very good or unusual

She has a remarkable memory

to formally give something for consideration

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to formally give something for consideration

I put in an application for the job

to spend time or effort on something

She put in a lot of work on this project

to move someone or something into a particular position or place

Please put in the new batteries

to move something into a container or space

I put in the keys into the bag

to place something into position

They will put in a new heater

a feeling of happiness or satisfaction

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a feeling of happiness or satisfaction

Reading books gives me great pleasure

very bad or mean

In scene

very bad or mean

That was a nasty comment

the act of having sex

They had sexual intercourse

happening in the sky

In scene

happening in the sky

The aerial view of the city is beautiful

a device for receiving television signals

The technician fixed the aerial

able to be controlled or handled

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able to be controlled or handled

The workload is manageable

to get something from someone who died

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to get something from someone who died

I inherited this house from my grandfather

the broken pieces left after an accident

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the broken pieces left after an accident

The rescue team searched the wreckage

a ceremony for a dead person

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a ceremony for a dead person

They attended the funeral yesterday

to treat someone rudely by ignoring them

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to treat someone rudely by ignoring them

She snubbed him at the party

in or into a place

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in or into a place

It is very hot inside

the ability to enter or use something

The key lets you inside the room

the inner part or within something

The keys are inside the bag

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

in most cases or as a rule

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in most cases or as a rule

I generally wake up at 7 am

to start talking about a subject

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to start talking about a subject

Don't bring up the wedding

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police will bring him up on charges

to care for a child until they are an adult

She brought up three children alone

to go and get something and bring it to someone

Please bring up my bag from the car

to keep someone safe from harm

In scene

to keep someone safe from harm

The army defended the city

to give reasons to show something is right

She defended her decision

to speak or act in favor of someone or something

He defended his friend

used to show that each person in a group does something to the others

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used to show that each person in a group does something to the others

They help one another

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

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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

a skill or good quality that someone has

In scene

a skill or good quality that someone has

Patience is my greatest strength

to be important or have significance

The strength of the evidence is high

the ability to do things that need physical effort

He has great physical strength

a liquid that you can drink

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a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

In scene

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

to give the impression of being

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to give the impression of being

He appears to be tired

to come into view or to be seen

A ghost appeared in the room

to act in a play, film, or show

She will appear in the new movie

to come into view or to be seen

The stars appear at night

to feel very sad because someone has died

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to feel very sad because someone has died

They mourn the loss of their friend

as a way of paying back for something

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as a way of paying back for something

He gave her a gift in return for her help

in most cases

In scene

in most cases

I normally go to work by bus

in a usual way

She is behaving normally today

in a usual way

I normally wake up at 7 AM

in the usual way

I normally go to work by bus

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

a strong feeling of anger or shock

In scene

a strong feeling of anger or shock

The news caused public outrage

without any doubt

In scene

without any doubt

I am certain that he is right

sure to happen

Success is certain

relating to one specific person or thing

She has a certain charm

the state of being firm and not changing

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the state of being firm and not changing

The country needs political stability

right or proper for a situation

In scene

right or proper for a situation

This dress is appropriate for the party

to take something for yourself

He appropriated the money

to take something that does not belong to you

He appropriated the company funds for personal use

things you must do

In scene

things you must do

I have many duties at work

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