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The Crown — Season 3 Episode 6

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to give someone a right, title, or advantage

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to give someone a right, title, or advantage

The university will confer a degree on him

to talk with someone to exchange ideas

The managers conferred about the project

to hurt someone in return for harm they caused

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to hurt someone in return for harm they caused

He took revenge on his enemy

the act of hurting someone who hurt you

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the act of hurting someone who hurt you

He wanted revenge for the joke

the act of punishing someone for a wrong

She sought vengeance for her friend

strong pride in one's country

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strong pride in one's country

Nationalism can lead to conflicts between countries

used to emphasize a statement

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used to emphasize a statement

It is very cold indeed

able to be felt or noticed easily

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able to be felt or noticed easily

The tension in the room was palpable

to say words to someone

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to say words to someone

I can speak English

to communicate using words in a particular language

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to communicate using words in a particular language

Do you speak Spanish

at this very moment

I am speaking right now

to say words to someone

Please speak slowly

to say words to someone

He speaks to the crowd

polite behavior and care for others

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polite behavior and care for others

We show respect for our elders

to have a good opinion of someone or something

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to have a good opinion of someone or something

I respect my teacher

a specific part or detail of something

He is right in this respect

polite behavior and care for others

We should show respect to our elders

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

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to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

to demand or necessitate

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to demand or necessitate

This job requires a lot of patience

to say that something is necessary

This job requires experience

to need something to happen

This job requires a lot of experience

the sound of rapid, repeated drumming

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the sound of rapid, repeated drumming

I heard a ratatatat on the door

experienced or owned by two or more people

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experienced or owned by two or more people

They have a shared room

to give a portion of something to others

I shared my cookie with him

to have something in common with someone

They have a shared interest in music

done or experienced by two or more people together

We have a shared interest

to use something at the same time as others

She shared her lunch with me

used by more than one person at the same time

We use a shared computer

the act of entering a place by force

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the act of entering a place by force

The army planned an invasion

a period of sixty seconds

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a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree

One degree contains sixty minutes

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

a room used for sleeping

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a room used for sleeping

My bedroom is small

a room used for sleeping

I clean my bedroom every day

the process of changing words from one language to another

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the process of changing words from one language to another

The translation is accurate

to change words from one language to another

He works in translation

the process of changing words into another language

This translation is very accurate

a person who comes to see a place or person

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a person who comes to see a place or person

We have a visitor today

someone who comes to a place

The visitor is at the door

a polite word for a man

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a polite word for a man

Is there a gentleman who can help

polite term for a man

This gentleman is waiting

a polite man from a high social class

He is a true gentleman

a polite or formal word for a man

He is a real gentleman

able to speak the Welsh language

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able to speak the Welsh language

He is a Welsh-speaking man

able to speak the Welsh language

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able to speak the Welsh language

These children are Welsh-speaking

a strong feeling like love, anger, or sadness

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a strong feeling like love, anger, or sadness

Love is a strong emotion

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

without any uncertainty

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without any uncertainty

He will no doubt come to the party

good things that happen by chance

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good things that happen by chance

I had some good luck

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

Luck can change quickly

to get something as a result of good luck

He lucked into this amazing job

to want something to happen

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to want something to happen

I am hoping for the best

expect/wish | to want something to happen

She is hoping to pass the exam

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'

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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

to give or offer something to someone

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to give or offer something to someone

She presented him with a gift

to make something happen

This situation presents a problem

happening or existing now

Focus on the present

a thing given to someone

I bought a present for my friend

to go past very fast

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to go past very fast

The hours fly by when I read

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

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to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

The lock is broken

a device used to keep a door, box, etc. closed or secure

I lost the key to my lock

a small amount of hair

She cut a lock of hair

without other people

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without other people

She is alone

without other people

He walked home alone

used to emphasize that one thing is enough

The cost alone is high

without being bothered or disturbed

Please leave me alone

easily broken or damaged; fine

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easily broken or damaged; fine

The glass vase is very delicate

done with great care to avoid causing harm or offense

This is a delicate situation

requiring careful handling to avoid problems

Please handle this delicate vase with care

to move close to someone or something

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to move close to someone or something

A stranger came up to me

to extend to a particular height or level

The water came up to my knees.

having a full shape or form

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having a full shape or form

The school offers a rounded education

having a smooth, curved shape

The table has rounded corners

on the highest part of something

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on the highest part of something

The cat sat atop the wall

to put words or information into a document or space

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to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

to form letters or words on a surface

In scene

to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

to create words on a page

I want to write a story

to form letters or words on a surface

Please write your name here

a basic explanation of a subject

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a basic explanation of a subject

This is a good introduction to history

the act of telling people each other's names when meeting for the first time

The introduction was quick

the act of making a new product available to the public

The company announced the introduction of a new product

to behave as if something is true when it is not

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to behave as if something is true when it is not

The children like to pretend they are pirates

something that influences a result

The child likes to pretend he is a superhero

to act as if something is true when it is not

He pretended to be asleep

to act as if something is true

The kids pretend to be superheroes

a favorable time or situation

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a favorable time or situation

This is a great opportunity

good situations that make it possible to do something

This job is a great opportunity

the qualities typical of British people

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the qualities typical of British people

It is hard to define true Britishness

feeling that you have been treated badly or unjustly

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feeling that you have been treated badly or unjustly

She felt aggrieved by the decision

feeling angry or unhappy because of unfair treatment

He felt aggrieved by the decision

a particular way of thinking about something

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a particular way of thinking about something

We have different perspectives on this issue

not easy to do or deal with

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not easy to do or deal with

This is a tough question

demanding or hard on someone

The teacher is very tough

having a lot of strength or bravery

He is a tough man

used to say that something is bad but the speaker does not care

Tough luck for you

a tube-shaped musical instrument you blow into

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a tube-shaped musical instrument you blow into

She plays the flute

a tall narrow glass for drinking wine

He poured wine into a flute

a large natural or artificial lake for storing water

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a large natural or artificial lake for storing water

The city gets its water from the local reservoir

something that is expected to happen

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something that is expected to happen

It will most likely rain tomorrow

very likely to happen or be true

He will most likely arrive on time

an old word for "you"

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an old word for "you"

I love thee

suitable or proper for the situation

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suitable or proper for the situation

A formal apology is in order

placed in a neat, correct, or organized way

The books are in order on the shelf

the way things are placed or happen one after another

Please put the files in order

for the purpose of

He worked hard in order to succeed

if something happens or as a preparation

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if something happens or as a preparation

Take an umbrella in case it rains

if something happens

Take an umbrella in case it rains

for use if something happens

Take an umbrella in case it rains

to do something once more

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to do something once more

Can you repeat that please?

to show a television program again after its first showing

They will repeat the show tonight

to say something that has already been said

Please repeat the question

not hard to do or understand

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not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

not hard to do

This math problem is easy

the area where performers act or sing

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the area where performers act or sing

The singer is onstage

words showing happiness for someone's success

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words showing happiness for someone's success

Congratulations on your graduation

in every way or to the full degree

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in every way or to the full degree

I completely forgot about the meeting

to show respect or admiration

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to show respect or admiration

He saluted the officer

to show respect by raising your hand to your head

The soldier will salute the officer

to show or imply something

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to show or imply something

The evidence suggests he is guilty

to offer an idea for consideration

I suggest we go home

to begin to be something

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to begin to be something

She wants to become a doctor

to change into a particular state or condition

Water will become ice

to look good on someone

That dress really becomes you

starting to be something

The weather will become cold

to make or shape something

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to make or shape something

She composed a poem

to make yourself calm after being upset

She took a breath to compose herself

to produce a piece of music, literature, or art

He composed a new piece of music

to produce a piece of music, literature, or art

He composed a beautiful song

to pick someone for a role or position

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to pick someone for a role or position

They will elect a new leader

picked for a position

The elected member joined the meeting

very clear and easy to see or understand

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very clear and easy to see or understand

His accent is unmistakable

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

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

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a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

See you tomorrow

a group of soldiers, aircraft, or ships working together

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a group of soldiers, aircraft, or ships working together

The squadron flew over the base

the number 2 in Welsh

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the number 2 in Welsh

Dau means two in Welsh

to hold something and stop it from moving away

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to hold something and stop it from moving away

She keeps the ball in her hand

to continue to have or do something

She keeps working hard

to give information to someone

He keeps his team informed about the project

to remain in a particular place or state

He keeps calm under pressure

the line of hair above each eye

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the line of hair above each eye

She raised her eyebrow in surprise

the line of hair above your eye

Her eyebrows are thick

the line of hair above the eye

She has thick eyebrows

happening after a particular time

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happening after a particular time

We will eat later

happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

no longer living

The late king died long ago

happening or done not long ago

That is a later development

at a time in the future or after a particular event

I will do it later

at a time that comes after the present

See you later

at a time in the future

I will be back later

happening after the expected time

The later train arrived at midnight

old

This is a later work of the artist

not on time

He is later than usual

not on time

She is later than we expected

at a time after now

I will see you later

to become a king, queen, or emperor

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to become a king, queen, or emperor

He sought to monarchize the land

what you think about something

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what you think about something

That is an interesting point of view

a way of thinking about something

I understand your point of view

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

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a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

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

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

to force a rule or system on people

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to force a rule or system on people

The government imposed a new tax

to make someone accept something

They want to impose new rules on everyone

to ask for too much from someone

I hope I am not imposing on you

to ask for too much in a way that makes others uncomfortable

I hope I am not imposing on you

familiar with something because you have experienced it

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familiar with something because you have experienced it

I am used to the cold weather

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

I used to swim every day

the time you go to bed to sleep

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the time you go to bed to sleep

It is bedtime

very impressive or dramatic

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very impressive or dramatic

The view from the top is spectacular

a belief or idea that something is true or will happen

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a belief or idea that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling it will rain

an emotion that you experience

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an emotion that you experience

Love is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

In scene

a strong feeling or emotion

Joy is a happy feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Love is a powerful feeling

the general mood or character of a place

The room has a cozy feeling

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I am feeling happy today

to have a physical or emotional feeling

I can feel the wind

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

I feel that we are lost

expecting good things to happen

I have a hopeful feeling about this

the belief that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling he knows

a belief that something is true without proof

She trusts her intuition

a physical or emotional feeling

I have a strange feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Anger is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

She is full of feeling

to have an opinion or attitude

I have a feeling that we should go

to make someone feel uninterested or weary

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to make someone feel uninterested or weary

He bores his friends with long stories

to learn about something

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to learn about something

You should familiarize yourself with the rules

to like one thing more than another

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to like one thing more than another

I would rather stay home

to a moderate degree

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to a moderate degree

It is rather cold today

used to show a choice or preference for one thing

I would rather stay home

to make music by blowing into a musical instrument

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to make music by blowing into a musical instrument

He tooted his trumpet loudly

a short, sharp sound made by a horn or whistle

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a short, sharp sound made by a horn or whistle

I heard a loud toot

used to make a polite request

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used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

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a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

Please sign the contract here

making people feel happy and accepted

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making people feel happy and accepted

The hotel staff was very welcoming

to not forget to do something

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to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

to bring back a memory of something

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to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

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