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The Crown — Season 1 Episode 7

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the basic qualities or personality of something

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the basic qualities or personality of something

It is his nature to be kind

the physical world and all living things

I love spending time in nature

the physical world and living things

We must protect nature

the plants, animals, and land of the earth

I love spending time in nature

to think better than someone else

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to think better than someone else

The spy was able to outthink the enemy

to think better than someone else

He tried to outthink the competition

used to show contrast

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used to show contrast

It was raining; however, we went out

used to show a difference between two statements

It is raining; however, we will go out.

in whatever way

However you do it, it is fine

a person who attends a royal court as a companion or official

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a person who attends a royal court as a companion or official

The courtier stood near the king

a situation where there is no war or fighting

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a situation where there is no war or fighting

We all want peace in the world

a state of quiet and no conflict

We all want peace

a local official who deals with minor legal matters

The justice of the peace signed our papers

to rest your body on your bottom

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to rest your body on your bottom

You can sit down here

a meal where people sit at a table to eat

We had a sit-down meal

to have a formal or planned meeting with someone

We should sit down to discuss the contract

a strike or organized protest

The workers held a sit-down in the factory

until the present time

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until the present time

So far, everything is good

a long way

I cannot walk so far

up to this point in time

I have finished two chapters so far

to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

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to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

This book interests me

money paid for borrowing money

The bank charges a high interest rate

an activity that you enjoy doing in your free time

Reading is one of my interests

a financial or other involvement in something

He has an interest in the company

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 planned way or path to follow

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a planned way or path to follow

The ship changed its course

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will come

a series of lessons on a particular subject

I am taking an English course

one part of a meal, such as a starter or main dish

The first course was soup

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

one part of a meal, such as a starter or main dish

I liked the main course

a continuous period of time

During the course of the day

a way of doing something

The ship changed its course

an area of land used for a sport or activity

The golf course is very large

a series of classes or lessons on a particular subject

I am taking an English course

a sudden event that causes great damage or suffering

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a sudden event that causes great damage or suffering

The flood was a complete catastrophe

the quality of being determined to do what you want

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the quality of being determined to do what you want

His willfulness made it hard to work with him

the act of making a choice

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the act of making a choice

Choosing the right path is difficult

a group of words that form a unit

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a group of words that form a unit

I don't know this phrase

an experienced and respected political leader

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an experienced and respected political leader

He was a great statesman

an experienced and respected political leader

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an experienced and respected political leader

He is a respected statesman

a skilled and experienced political leader

He is a respected statesman

knowing what is happening around you

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knowing what is happening around you

She was conscious of the noise

to use time doing something

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to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

a period of 24 hours

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a period of 24 hours

I work every day

at some time in the future

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at some time in the future

I want to travel the world one day

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We celebrate a special day

a period of time, especially in the past

In my grandfather's day, there were no computers

to make something appear or happen

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to make something appear or happen

The wizard summoned a ghost

to order people to come to a place

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to order people to come to a place

The king summoned his advisors

too confident in a way that is rude

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too confident in a way that is rude

He made a presumptuous comment

to speak with someone

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to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

a person with a natural ability or talent for something

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a person with a natural ability or talent for something

He is a natural at playing piano

as expected or usual

It is natural to feel nervous

existing in nature, not created by humans

We prefer natural food

to make use of something

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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

before now; in the past

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before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

to make it difficult for someone or something to move or work effectively

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to make it difficult for someone or something to move or work effectively

Heavy rain hampered our progress

a large container used for laundry or storage

Put your clothes in the hamper

the written works of a period, language, or subject

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the written works of a period, language, or subject

I love reading English literature

to proceed with something

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to proceed with something

I need to get on with my work

to have a friendly or pleasant relationship with someone

I get on with my colleagues

to like someone and enjoy a friendly connection

I get on with my colleagues

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

from a country that is not your own

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from a country that is not your own

I like learning foreign languages

from or about another country

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from or about another country

I want to learn a foreign language

from another country or culture

This custom is foreign to me

near the beginning of a period of time

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near the beginning of a period of time

I woke up early today

happening or done before the usual or expected time

I arrived early today

at a time before the present

We arrived early

very serious or formal

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very serious or formal

He had a solemn expression

to move or progress at the same speed as someone or something else

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to move or progress at the same speed as someone or something else

Try to keep up with the group

to continue doing something

Keep up the good work

to stop someone from sleeping

The loud music kept me up all night

the energy used to try hard

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the energy used to try hard

It takes a lot of effort to learn a language

physical or mental energy used to do something

It takes effort to learn a new language

a change from what is normal or expected

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a change from what is normal or expected

This decision is a departure from our usual policy

the act of going away from a place

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the act of going away from a place

Our departure is tomorrow

information or awareness gained through experience

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information or awareness gained through experience

She has a lot of knowledge about history

to give or provide something

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to give or provide something

I would like to extend my thanks

to make something longer

I want to extend my visa

to cover a certain area or distance

The garden extends to the river

long poles used to walk high above the ground

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long poles used to walk high above the ground

The performer walked on stilts

to create a picture in your mind

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to create a picture in your mind

Just imagine a world without war

to form a picture in your mind

Imagine a beautiful beach

to form a mental image of something

Imagine you are on a beach

to get someone involved in something

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to get someone involved in something

We need to engage the local community

to make a machine or system start working

You need to engage the machine

to start fighting against someone or something

The soldiers engaged the enemy

promised to get married

They are engaged

a person who acts for another

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a person who acts for another

The deputy manager is in charge today

a person who is given the power to act for another, especially a police officer

He is a deputy for the local precinct

the act of causing a bomb or explosive to explode

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the act of causing a bomb or explosive to explode

The bomb squad performed a controlled detonation

feeling or showing thanks

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feeling or showing thanks

I am grateful for your help

to know the meaning of something

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to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to know what something means

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to know what something means

I understand you

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to a large extent

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to a large extent

This car is far better

a long way away

The store is too far

left to be done or completed

How far are you with your homework

until the present time

So far everything is good

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

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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 sheet or thickness of material

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a sheet or thickness of material

The cake has three layers

to put one thickness of material over something

You should layer the cake with cream

to like one thing more than another

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to like one thing more than another

I prefer coffee to tea

to like someone or something more than another

I prefer tea to coffee

having many parts and hard to understand

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having many parts and hard to understand

This is a complex problem

a set of ideas or feelings about oneself

He has an inferiority complex

a group of buildings together

The sports complex is huge

to lead an activity or organization

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to lead an activity or organization

She will spearhead the new project

in accordance with fact or reality

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in accordance with fact or reality

It is true that she is here

always telling the truth

He is a true person

always supporting and being faithful to someone

She is a true friend to me

always working as expected

This system is true and effective

comparative form of light meaning having less weight

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comparative form of light meaning having less weight

This bag is lighter than the other one

a small tool used to start a fire

He used a lighter to light the candle

something that produces brightness

This lamp acts as a lighter for the room

having less color or darkness

This blue shirt is lighter

to not allow something

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to not allow something

My parents forbid me to go out

to tell someone they are not allowed to do something

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to tell someone they are not allowed to do something

They forbid smoking in the office

to tell someone they are not allowed to do something

Heavy rain forbids us from leaving

to not allow something to happen

Smoking is forbidden here

in a way that needs to be done soon

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in a way that needs to be done soon

I need a doctor urgently

a practice exercise for an emergency

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a practice exercise for an emergency

We have a fire drill today

to make a hole in something using a tool

He will drill a hole in the wall

to ask someone many questions

The teacher drilled the students with questions

a tool for making holes

He used a drill to make a hole

almost not at all

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almost not at all

I can hardly hear you

to cause trouble or difficulty for someone

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to cause trouble or difficulty for someone

I hope this does not inconvenience you

a situation that causes difficulty

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a situation that causes difficulty

Sorry for the inconvenience

to cause trouble or difficulty for someone

I hope I did not inconvenience you

a personal view or judgment

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a personal view or judgment

What is your opinion?

a personal belief or judgment about something

What is your opinion on this topic

to write information in empty spaces

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to write information in empty spaces

Please fill in this form

to tell someone something they need to know

Can you fill me in on the details

to do someone's job or task temporarily

Can you fill in for me tomorrow

a group of people with a shared interest

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a group of people with a shared interest

she is a member of a local hiking association

a link between people or things

there is a strong association between smoking and illness

an organization of people with a shared interest

He joined the tennis association

a famous annual horse race in the UK

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a famous annual horse race in the UK

The Grand National is a famous horse race

to perform or carry out an action or plan

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to perform or carry out an action or plan

They executed the plan well

to end someone's life as a punishment

The prisoner was executed

to think someone is being dishonest or planning something bad

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to think someone is being dishonest or planning something bad

They offered too much money so I smelled a rat

to be on the side of what is unfair or bad

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to be on the side of what is unfair or bad

You are in the wrong in this argument

as much as is needed

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as much as is needed

Two liters of water is sufficient for one day

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

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a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

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used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

a common sickness with a runny nose and cough

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a common sickness with a runny nose and cough

I have a cold

showing no kindness or affection

He is a cold person

having a low temperature

The winter cold is harsh

not awake or aware of what is happening

He was knocked cold in the fight

an empty or available area

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an empty or available area

There is no space here

to place things at a distance from each other

You should space the plants out

to fail to remember something

I spaced out during the lesson

a person's current state or circumstances

I am in a good space right now

to have something as part of a group or set

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to have something as part of a group or set

The price includes breakfast

having as part of a group

The book includes many pictures

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

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a piece of furniture for sleeping on

I go to bed

the flat area at the back of a truck for carrying cargo

The truck bed is full of wood

the bottom of a river or valley

Fish live at the river bed

a single thing or object

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a single thing or object

This item is on sale

two people in a romantic relationship

I think they are an item

to put clothing on yourself

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to put clothing on yourself

I need to dress for work

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

She is wearing a blue dress

to make something look more attractive

We should dress the cake with fresh fruit

to clean and cover an injury

The nurse will dress the wound

difficult to hold or walk on because it is smooth

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difficult to hold or walk on because it is smooth

The floor is slippery

not honest or reliable

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not honest or reliable

He is a slippery character

smooth and hard to grip or stand on

The floor is wet and slippery

difficult to grip or stand on

The floor is slippery because of the water

a person who is being studied or tested

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a person who is being studied or tested

The king protected his subjects

the theme or idea being discussed

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the theme or idea being discussed

This is a difficult subject

to make someone experience something unpleasant

He subjected the prisoner to torture

a person who is ruled by a monarch or government

He is a loyal subject of the queen

to make someone or something seem less important

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to make someone or something seem less important

His success overshadowed mine

used to introduce two possibilities

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used to introduce two possibilities

I don't know whether he will come

used to introduce two possibilities

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used to introduce two possibilities

I do not know whether he is coming

to return to a normal state after a difficulty

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to return to a normal state after a difficulty

He bounced back quickly after his illness

now and then

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now and then

I occasionally visit my grandparents

in a way that shows respect for others

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in a way that shows respect for others

He asked politely

to start doing something or to begin a process

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to start doing something or to begin a process

She is starting out as a teacher

a place where students study after high school

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a place where students study after high school

She is studying at college

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