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The Crown — Season 4 Episode 9

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used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In scene

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In fact, it is very cold

something that is true or real

It is a fact that the earth is round

something that is true

It is a fact that the earth is round

something known to be true

This is a known fact

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

We are going to move

to regularly be present at a place for a purpose

I am going to university

to express a future plan or intention

I am going to study

to intend or be about to do something

I am going to study today

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

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

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

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to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think about it

to consider something carefully

I need to think about your offer

to think about something carefully

I need to think about your offer

words used to show you are grateful

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words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

a respectful term used to address a woman, especially in a formal setting or when providing customer service

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a respectful term used to address a woman, especially in a formal setting or when providing customer service

Excuse me ma'am

a respectful way to address a woman

How can I help you maam

a respectful term for a woman

Yes, ma'am

a polite word for a woman

May I help you, ma'am

something that can be done or is true

In scene

something that can be done or is true

It is possible to finish the work today

a person who might be chosen for something

She is a possible for the role

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

to do everything possible to achieve something

In scene

to do everything possible to achieve something

They will go to any lengths to win the game

to make a great effort to achieve something

He went to any lengths to find the truth

the way two people or groups interact with each other

In scene

the way two people or groups interact with each other

They are on good terms with their neighbors

a rule or part of an agreement

I do not agree with these terms

rules or parts of an agreement

You must accept the terms

a word or phrase used in a particular context

These are technical terms

a very short period of time

In scene

a very short period of time

It happened in an instant

happening right away

I need an instant response

made to be ready very fast

I drink instant coffee every morning

a person's brother or sister

In scene

a person's brother or sister

I have only one sibling

a person's brother or sister

Do you have any siblings?

happening or being done at the present time

In scene

happening or being done at the present time

The project is already underway

a spirit or image of a dead person

In scene

a spirit or image of a dead person

He saw a phantom in the hall

the evening before today

In scene

the evening before today

I went to the cinema last night

the evening before today

I slept well last night

someone who accepts things as they really are

In scene

someone who accepts things as they really are

He is a realist

to do something that someone is not prepared for

In scene

to do something that someone is not prepared for

She was taken by surprise by the news

to get something into your possession

The land was taken by the king

to eat or drink something

I have taken my medicine

to get or accept something

The delivery was taken at the door

to get control of something

He has taken the lead in the race

to get a picture with a camera

I have taken a photo of the trees

to go to a place or person

She has taken her son to the park

to move something from one place to another

Who has taken my pen from the desk

a structure that carries a road or railway over a river

In scene

a structure that carries a road or railway over a river

The train crossed the Tay Bridge

having no doubt; confident

In scene

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.

the quality of being friendly and helpful

In scene

the quality of being friendly and helpful

Thank you for your kindness

coming before all others in time or order

In scene

coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

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

very bad or unpleasant

In scene

very bad or unpleasant

The weather was ghastly

very bad, unpleasant, or shocking

The weather was ghastly

a large mass of snow that falls down a mountain

In scene

a large mass of snow that falls down a mountain

An avalanche hit the mountain village

not any more

In scene

not any more

This is no longer valid

not anymore; from now on not

He no longer lives here

not anymore

I no longer smoke

to not do something anymore

He no longer works here

to reach a goal or do well

In scene

to reach a goal or do well

He worked hard to succeed

to take the place of someone in a job or role

He will succeed his father as CEO

the number 4

In scene

the number 4

I have four apples

a temporary framework used to support workers and materials during building work

In scene

a temporary framework used to support workers and materials during building work

The workers are standing on the scaffolding

a temporary structure used to support workers and materials during construction or repair

Workers climbed up the scaffolding

to think about a particular fact when making a decision

In scene

to think about a particular fact when making a decision

You should consider the cost before buying it

to think of as being something

I consider him a friend

to think about something carefully

I will consider your offer

the set of qualities that make a person who they are

In scene

the set of qualities that make a person who they are

People have different personalities

the state of being empty

In scene

the state of being empty

He felt a sense of emptiness

an alternative plan to use if the first one fails

In scene

an alternative plan to use if the first one fails

We have a plan b if this fails

not completely, close to

In scene

not completely, close to

It is nearly time to go

to grasp the meaning of something

In scene

to grasp the meaning of something

She failed to comprehend the gravity of the situation

content

I cannot comprehend this poem

in every way or to the full degree

In scene

in every way or to the full degree

I completely forgot about the meeting

the moment you understand something clearly

In scene

the moment you understand something clearly

It was a sudden realization

belonging to the highest social class

In scene

belonging to the highest social class

He comes from an aristocratic family

the state of things as they really are

In scene

the state of things as they really are

He returned to reality

a thing that is true or real

This is a harsh reality

having no mistakes or defects

In scene

having no mistakes or defects

This diamond is perfect

a reason you give to explain a mistake

That is just a perfect for being late

to make something have no mistakes or defects

She wants to perfect her skills

a score or mark given for school work

She got a perfect on her history exam

as it seems or appears

In scene

as it seems or appears

Apparently, he forgot the meeting

at a time in the past

In scene

at a time in the past

Once upon a time, there was a king

not following the usual way

His new teaching method is a bit off piste

a part of a mountain for skiing that is not marked or prepared

They enjoy skiing off-piste in deep snow

to do or carry out an activity

In scene

to do or carry out an activity

They conduct a survey

the way a person acts

His conduct was professional

to allow electricity or heat to pass through

Metal wires conduct electricity

to organize or direct an activity

The scientist will conduct the experiment

to be devoted to a cause or promise

In scene

to be devoted to a cause or promise

I cannot commit to this project

to do or perform an action

He committed a serious crime

to intentionally end one's own life

He decided to commit suicide

to capture moving images with a camera

They committed the event to film

a person who has unrealistic or fanciful ideas

In scene

a person who has unrealistic or fanciful ideas

He is a fantasist who dreams of flying

to understand or notice something

In scene

to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become aware of something

In scene

to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

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

in a strong or fixed way

In scene

in a strong or fixed way

Hold the handle firmly

as a result of the fact that

In scene

as a result of the fact that

Now that you are here, we can start

used to explain that something is true because of a new situation

Now that you are here we can start

friendly and generous

In scene

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

He is seeking a new job

to try very hard to get something

They are seeking a better life

feeling very shocked and afraid

In scene

feeling very shocked and afraid

She was horrified by the accident

feeling extremely upset or afraid

We were horrified by the news

a large group of soldiers in an army

In scene

a large group of soldiers in an army

The battalion was sent to the front line

a task or job that you must do

In scene

a task or job that you must do

It is my duty to help you

a thing that you must do

It is my duty to help others

things you must do

It is your duty to help him

a tax paid on goods

You must pay duty on these goods

of very low quality or standard

In scene

of very low quality or standard

This movie is absolute rubbish

things that are no longer wanted or needed

Put the rubbish in the bin

a polite way to address a man

In scene

a polite way to address a man

Yes, sir

an unexpected event that causes damage or injury

In scene

an unexpected event that causes damage or injury

There was a car accident yesterday

an unexpected and harmful event

It was a car accident

something that happens without being planned

It was just an accident

to have a friendly or harmonious relationship with someone

In scene

to have a friendly or harmonious relationship with someone

I get on well with my sister

to become older

He is getting on in years

to enter a vehicle

Get on the bus

to enter or climb onto a bus, train, or plane

I will get on the bus

to make someone feel annoyed

You are getting on my nerves

to manage or advance with a task or situation

How are you getting on with your work

to deal with a situation or activity

How are you getting on

to have a friendly relationship with someone

They get on well with each other

a sudden feeling of surprise or upset

In scene

a sudden feeling of surprise or upset

It was a big shock

a sudden painful feeling from electricity passing through the body

I felt a shock when I touched the wire

a sudden, dangerous physical reaction to an allergy

The patient went into shock after the medicine

to check that something is true or correct

In scene

to check that something is true or correct

Make sure the door is locked

having no doubt; confident

Make sure of the facts

to do something to be certain that a situation is as you want it to be

Make sure the door is locked

to make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

to dislike something very much

In scene

to dislike something very much

I loathe cold weather

a strong feeling of hate

I loathe dishonest people

excessive interest in oneself

His self obsession prevents him from listening to others

the state of being overly interested in your own life and problems

His self-obsession makes it hard for him to listen to others

causing great sadness or shock

In scene

causing great sadness or shock

The news was devastating

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

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

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

a word or phrase used to secretly refer to a person, place, or thing

In scene

a word or phrase used to secretly refer to a person, place, or thing

His code name was Eagle

a secret name used instead of a real name

His code name is Eagle

to pay attention to sound

In scene

to pay attention to sound

Listen to the music

to give attention to sound or someone speaking

Please listen to me

the real facts about something

In scene

the real facts about something

Tell me the truth

a written or spoken account of something

In scene

a written or spoken account of something

She gave a detailed report

to give information about something, usually in speech or writing

In scene

to give information about something, usually in speech or writing

She reported the news to her boss

to go to a place as instructed

Report to the manager immediately

a written account of information or findings

I wrote a report for school

strong love or care for someone

In scene

strong love or care for someone

Her devotion to her children is amazing

having the skill or opportunity to do something

In scene

having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

to take or accept something that is given

In scene

to take or accept something that is given

He is receiving his mail now

a woman you trust and share secrets with

In scene

a woman you trust and share secrets with

She has always been my closest confidante

the group with the most people

In scene

the group with the most people

The majority of people agree

becoming greater over time

In scene

becoming greater over time

It is becoming increasingly difficult

likely to cause harm or injury

In scene

likely to cause harm or injury

It is dangerous to play with fire

likely to cause harm

This road is dangerous

to change into a particular state or condition

In scene

to change into a particular state or condition

She fell asleep quickly

very mean or violent

The giant had a fell look in his eyes

to move down quickly to the ground

The ball fell to the ground

in a way that is not expected

In scene

in a way that is not expected

He caught me by surprise

the most recent time before now

In scene

the most recent time before now

I ate sushi last time

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last time

happening or coming just before the present

I went there last time

the period from noon to evening

In scene

the period from noon to evening

I have a meeting in the afternoon

the time between noon and evening

We have a meeting in the afternoon

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