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The Crown — Season 4 Episode 2

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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

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

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despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

Although it was raining, we went out

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

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the joint that connects the foot to the leg

I hurt my ankle

the body part connecting the foot and leg

He wore socks up to his ankle

to talk about something with a lot of strong feeling

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to talk about something with a lot of strong feeling

She gushed about her new job

to flow out fast and in large amounts

Water gushed from the pipe

to flow out quickly and in large amounts

Blood gushed from the wound

only just; almost not

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only just; almost not

There was scarcely anyone there

done as a regular part of a routine

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done as a regular part of a routine

I routinely check my emails

to behave in a silly or foolish way

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to behave in a silly or foolish way

He likes to bibble during lessons

to continue doing something

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to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

wanting more than you need

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wanting more than you need

He is a greedy man

strength and determination

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strength and determination

She showed real grit during the competition

to show courage and determination in a difficult situation

She showed great grit during the race

tiny pieces of sand or stone

There was grit in my shoes

to be right or suitable for someone or something

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to be right or suitable for someone or something

This time suits me well

a set of matching jacket and trousers

He wore a black suit to the wedding

a claim or dispute brought to a court of law

He brought a suit against his neighbor

to say something to get information

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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

the act of giving money to buy things

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the act of giving money to buy things

Online shopping encourages spending

the act of using money to buy or pay for things

The government reduced its spending

to use money to buy or pay for something

She is spending all her money

to use time doing something

I am spending the day at the park

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

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 small river

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a small river

The stream is very clear

a live or recorded video or audio sent over the internet

I am watching a live stream

a continuous moving supply of something

A stream of people entered the store

a very short period of time

In scene

a very short period of time

Wait a moment

the present time or period

I am busy at the moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment please

a very brief period

It only took a moment

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

to continue at the same level or rate

You must keep up your grades

to stay at the same level or speed

I cannot keep up with them

something that happens because of an action

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something that happens because of an action

Every action has a consequence

value or significance

The decision is of great consequence

to give a penalty for doing something wrong

He faced the consequence of his actions

not noticing what is happening

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not noticing what is happening

He was oblivious to the noise

very ugly or strange in a shocking way

In scene

very ugly or strange in a shocking way

The statue had a grotesque face

after a period of time, not too late

In scene

after a period of time, not too late

We arrived just in time for the train

not too late

We arrived at the cinema in time

the time when male animals are sexually active

In scene

the time when male animals are sexually active

Deer are in the rut during autumn

a boring pattern that is hard to break

I am stuck in a rut

a boring pattern that is hard to break

I feel like I am stuck in a rut

inside a period of time or space

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inside a period of time or space

I will arrive within an hour

to continue to be in a place

In scene

to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

a period of time spent in a place

In scene

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

a story about love and romantic relationships

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a story about love and romantic relationships

I like reading romance novels

to be of significance

This small detail does not romance at all

a feeling of deep affection

Romance is important in a relationship

to try to make someone fall in love with you

He tried to romance her with flowers

a feeling of deep affection

They share a beautiful romance

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 evening before today

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the evening before today

I went to the cinema last night

the evening before today

I slept well last night

behavior that causes pain or suffering

In scene

behavior that causes pain or suffering

Animal cruelty is wrong

behavior that causes pain or suffering

Cruelty to animals is wrong

to put something in danger

In scene

to put something in danger

Don't risk your life

a strategy game where players try to conquer territories

We played Risk last night

the chance of something bad happening

Smoking is a health risk

to expose to possible harm or loss

He did not want to risk his life

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

In scene

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

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

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to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

the number 2

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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 wish for something

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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

the quality of doing something within reasonable limits

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the quality of doing something within reasonable limits

Eat sweets in moderation

a way of thinking about or approaching a topic

In scene

a way of thinking about or approaching a topic

What is your position on this issue

a paid role of employment

She is looking for a new position

the place where someone or something is

Please position the camera carefully

a set of circumstances someone is in

They are in a difficult position

to cause someone severe physical or mental pain

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to cause someone severe physical or mental pain

They decided to torture him

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

In scene

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

a statement that you will definitely do something

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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

completely new and unused

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completely new and unused

I bought a brand new car

very new or unused

I bought a brand new car

to make a serious promise or statement

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to make a serious promise or statement

He is a sworn enemy of the king

to have made a formal promise

He is my sworn enemy

the way someone looks, especially physical attractiveness

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the way someone looks, especially physical attractiveness

He has good looks

to seem or appear a certain way

She looks tired today

to try to find something

She looks for her keys

seems to be

She looks happy today

to appear or give the impression

He looks like his father

to make someone feel less interested or willing to do something

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to make someone feel less interested or willing to do something

His bad attitude put me off the job

to postpone something to a later time

We had to put off the meeting

to delay doing something

Don't put off your homework

feeling slightly angry or bothered by something

The noise put me off my work

something that is wrong or incorrect

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something that is wrong or incorrect

I made a mistake

to think something is different than it really is

I mistook him for his brother

the state of not having something

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the state of not having something

There is a lack of water

to not have something that is needed

In scene

to not have something that is needed

We lack the money to buy a car

not having enough of something

There is a lack of food

a place that is lower or farther away

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a place that is lower or farther away

The station is down there

the lower part of the body

It hurts down there

to cause physical harm to someone or something

In scene

to cause physical harm to someone or something

The knife wounded his finger

having physical injuries

The wounded soldier walked slowly

people who have been hurt in an accident or war

They helped the wounded after the accident

one of two equal parts of something

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one of two equal parts of something

The team played both halves well

to some extent but not completely

He was half asleep

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

I am going out with my better half

not polite; showing bad manners

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not polite; showing bad manners

He was very rude to the waiter

to start to understand someone or something well

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to start to understand someone or something well

I want to get to know you better

to start to know someone

I want to get to know you

to begin to understand someone or something

I want to get to know you

to become familiar with someone

I want to get to know you better

connected with the way people live together in groups

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connected with the way people live together in groups

This is a major social issue

a gathering of people for fun or social interaction

We went to a social last night

connected with interacting with other people

He is a very social person

a reduction to a lower rank or position at work

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a reduction to a lower rank or position at work

He received a demotion because of his poor performance

to say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

I agree with you

to say yes or have the same opinion

I agree with your plan

to share the same view as someone

We agree on this point

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

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the act of choosing or the thing chosen

It was a difficult choice

of very good quality

We were served choice wine

the thing that someone prefers most

This blue dress is my choice

to think something is important

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to think something is important

I value your friendship

how useful or important something is

This ring has great value

a made-up small animal

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a made-up small animal

I saw a dibble-ibble in my dream

a fictional word with no real meaning

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a fictional word with no real meaning

That is just a dibble-ibble term

a fictional or invented term

In scene

a fictional or invented term

The child used a dibble-ibble word

a made-up word with no real meaning

In scene

a made-up word with no real meaning

Please stop using dibble-ibble words

to pay attention to danger

In scene

to pay attention to danger

Watch out for the cars

to pay attention to notice something or someone

Watch out for the mailman

to pay attention to avoid danger

Watch out for the wet floor

to be careful about something

Watch out for the ice on the road

to accept that something is true or important

In scene

to accept that something is true or important

They finally recognized the need for change

to know and remember something or someone that you have seen before

I didn't recognize him at first

a serialized drama on television or radio

In scene

a serialized drama on television or radio

I like watching soap operas

a television series about daily life

My grandmother watches a soap opera every day

a television drama series with many episodes

This soap opera has many episodes

used to express sadness or regret

In scene

used to express sadness or regret

Alas, it was too late

used to say you are speaking for yourself as one person in a group

In scene

used to say you are speaking for yourself as one person in a group

I for one agree with him

intended for a single person

This room is for one

to say sorry for something you did wrong

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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

a religious ceremony using water

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a religious ceremony using water

The baby had a baptism

harm or damage to the body

In scene

harm or damage to the body

He has a serious injury

damage to a person's mental or emotional well-being

This event caused him a severe mental injury

damage to the body caused by an accident or attack

He suffered a serious injury

to urge someone to do something

In scene

to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

to move toward or arrive at a place

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to move toward or arrive at a place

The train is coming

happening or appearing soon

The coming weeks will be busy

to move from a higher place to a lower one

My friend is coming to my house

very ugly or unpleasant to look at

In scene

very ugly or unpleasant to look at

That dress is hideous

in the right way

In scene

in the right way

Please close the door properly

in the right way

Please close the door properly

a specific part of a larger area

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a specific part of a larger area

This sector is very busy

a specific area of the economy

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a specific area of the economy

The technology sector is growing fast

a part of the economy or society

Technology is a growing sector

to ask someone for something, often money or help

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to ask someone for something, often money or help

He begged for money on the street

to ask for something in an urgent way

I beg you to stay

a humble way to refer to yourself

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a humble way to refer to yourself

The cake was made by yours truly

ready to face danger or pain

In scene

ready to face danger or pain

She is a brave girl

to face a difficult or dangerous situation without fear

She braved the heavy rain to go out

to ask someone to come or join

In scene

to ask someone to come or join

I will invite him to join us

a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or do something

I received an invite to the wedding

to make people want to come in or join

I will invite my friends to the party

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

In scene

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 dress code requiring formal evening wear

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a dress code requiring formal evening wear

The event is black tie

a formal social event where men wear tuxedos

The party is black tie

clothing worn for very formal events

He wore black tie

a dress code requiring formal evening wear, usually tuxedos for men and evening gowns for women

The party is a black-tie event

a title used before a married woman's name

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a title used before a married woman's name

Mrs. Smith is my teacher

to pull something along a surface or with effort

In scene

to pull something along a surface or with effort

Drag the chair across the room

something that is boring or annoying

This meeting is such a drag

a puff of smoke from a cigarette or joint

He took a long drag

a performance where men dress in women's clothing for entertainment

He is famous for his drag performance

mainly

In scene

mainly

It is mostly sunny today

for the most part

The students are mostly from Turkey

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

to solve a problem or improve a situation

In scene

to solve a problem or improve a situation

I will sort out this problem soon

to deal with someone's problem or need

I will sort out your problem soon

to arrange things in a neat or correct way

I need to sort out my desk

to solve a problem or deal with a difficult situation

I will sort out the problem

the study or record of past events

In scene

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

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