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The Crown — Season 5 Episode 6

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Saturday and Sunday

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Saturday and Sunday

I will go to the park this weekend

the part of the week when you do not work

We are going on a trip for the weekend

a medieval practice of trying to turn ordinary metals into gold

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a medieval practice of trying to turn ordinary metals into gold

Alchemy was considered a mystical science in the Middle Ages

a medieval form of chemistry focused on turning metals into gold

Alchemy was studied by ancient scholars

a feeling of being slightly angry or bothered

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a feeling of being slightly angry or bothered

He felt irritation at the noise

a feeling of pain or annoyance in a part of the body

The soap caused irritation to his skin

very bad or nasty

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very bad or nasty

The weather is horrid today

areas of land with their own government and borders

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areas of land with their own government and borders

I want to visit many different countries

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

inside a period of time or space

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inside a period of time or space

I will arrive within an hour

a formal understanding between people

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a formal understanding between people

They signed the agreement

a formal document with rules both sides must follow

They signed the agreement

having the same opinion

We are in agreement

refusing to change your opinion or make a deal

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refusing to change your opinion or make a deal

The government is taking a hard line on taxes

suddenly or quickly, as if by magic

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suddenly or quickly, as if by magic

And presto, the rabbit disappeared!

words of praise for a success

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words of praise for a success

Congratulations on your new job

to arrive at a place

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to arrive at a place

How do I get to the station

to have the chance to do something

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to have the chance to do something

You get to meet the director

to start doing something

We will get to the main topic soon

to cause someone to feel annoyed, worried, or discouraged

His constant talking really gets to me

an activity you do for fun in your free time

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an activity you do for fun in your free time

Gardening is his favorite leisure activity

an activity done for pleasure in free time

Her hobby is painting pictures

an activity done for pleasure in free time

Reading is my favorite hobby

an activity done for enjoyment

Painting is a relaxing hobby

a person's most private and true thoughts or feelings

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a person's most private and true thoughts or feelings

In your heart of hearts you know the truth

with great care and effort

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with great care and effort

He painstakingly restored the old painting

an image made with a camera

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an image made with a camera

This is a beautiful photograph

to take a picture with a camera

She likes to photograph flowers

a large bird that people often hunt and eat

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a large bird that people often hunt and eat

The pheasant hid in the grass

used to show something is surprising or extreme

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used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

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

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

He signed the important document

having a signature written on it

This is a signed document

to write your name on something to show approval or ownership

The contract is signed

to think about something too much

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to think about something too much

Don't obsess over the small details

to think about something constantly

He obsesses over his grades

a section of a play, movie, or story

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a section of a play, movie, or story

The first scene of the movie was sad

the place where something happens

Police arrived at the scene

an emotional or angry public outburst

Please do not make a scene

a type of activity or social group that someone likes or is interested in

She is part of the local art scene

a record of the number of things

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a record of the number of things

He kept a tally of the score

a mutual arrangement or comprehension

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a mutual arrangement or comprehension

We reached an understanding

to know the meaning of something

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to know the meaning of something

His understanding of math is great

able to understand other people's feelings

She is a very understanding person

the state of knowing or realizing something

She has a deep understanding of the subject

to stop doing something

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to stop doing something

I want to give up smoking

to stop trying or to surrender

Don't give up now

to force someone to leave a job or place

The company had to give up some staff

to keep doing something

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to keep doing something

Please continue reading

to keep happening or doing something

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to keep happening or doing something

The rain continued all day

the act of keeping something going

They decided to continue the meeting

to go on doing something

He continued his studies

to succeed in doing something difficult

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to succeed in doing something difficult

I managed to fix the car

to be responsible for a business or people

He manages a large team

to succeed in doing something

I can manage to finish the report

to ask someone many questions

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to ask someone many questions

The police interrogated the suspect

most important or influential

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most important or influential

She is leading the team

to make something happen or result in something

This is leading to success

to show the way to a place or person

Their leading was very helpful

most important or successful

She is a leading expert in her field

to find something for the first time

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to find something for the first time

They discovered a new planet

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Scientists discovered a new planet

at a time in the past

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at a time in the past

Once upon a time, there was a king

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.

more in size or amount

This number is greater than that one

larger in importance or significance

Safety is of greater importance here

in a way that shows inability to rest or relax

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in a way that shows inability to rest or relax

He slept restlessly all night

to make a situation more exciting or lively

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to make a situation more exciting or lively

We should spice things up with some music

to make a situation more interesting or fun

We decided to spice things up by organizing a surprise party

perceive | to use your eyes to look at something

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perceive | to use your eyes to look at something

I am seeing the mountains from here

to spend time with someone

I am seeing my friend today

used to explain something

Seeing that you are busy I will leave

to watch something happen

I am seeing the movie

to look at something

She is seeing the stars

to watch or look at something

We are seeing the birds

in the most basic or important way

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in the most basic or important way

In essence they are the same thing

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

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the power or right to give orders or make decisions

He has the authority to sign the contract

a person with special knowledge or power

She is an authority on modern art

a person who has the power to make decisions or enforce rules

You should talk to the authority in charge

a group with official power

The housing authority manages the apartments

to say no to or not accept

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to say no to or not accept

He rejected the offer

something that has been refused or not accepted

The factory sells the rejects cheaply

something that has been refused or not accepted

This shirt is a reject

a conversation over the telephone

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a conversation over the telephone

I have a phone call

a voice conversation over the phone

I received a phone call

a talk between two people on the telephone

We had a long phone call

a person who speaks or acts against something publicly

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a person who speaks or acts against something publicly

The protestors marched down the street

a person who publicly shows they disagree with something

The protestors marched down the street

after a long time or delay

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after a long time or delay

We eventually arrived home

after a long time or at the end

He eventually found his keys

after a long time or delay

He eventually arrived home

to make someone agree or do something

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to make someone agree or do something

I persuaded him to stay

to try to make someone do or believe something

I persuaded him to come

after a long time or delay

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after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

to go from one place to another

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to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to make something happen

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to make something happen

This situation presents a problem

to give or offer something to someone

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to give or offer something to someone

She presented him with a gift

happening or existing now

Focus on the present

to some degree, not completely

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to some degree, not completely

I agree with you in part

not quite but close

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not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

in a simple or straightforward way

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in a simple or straightforward way

It was merely a small error

nothing more than

It was merely a mistake

deserving praise or approval

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deserving praise or approval

Her dedication to her studies is commendable

a political barrier that separates two regions

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a political barrier that separates two regions

The iron curtain divided Europe during the Cold War

to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things

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to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things

I will compare these two items

to examine similarities and differences

Compare these two pictures.

to examine similarities and differences

Please compare these two pictures

to look at two or more things to see how they are alike or different

Please compare these two photos

to move things apart

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to move things apart

Please separate the red and white clothes

not joined or different from others

They have separate rooms

to stop being in a romantic or marital relationship with someone

They decided to separate last year

a large administrative area in some countries

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a large administrative area in some countries

The Moscow Oblast is near the capital

odd or surprising

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odd or surprising

That is a strange sound

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It is strange to see snow here

unusual or odd

It was a strange dream

to win or be most common

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to win or be most common

Justice will prevail

to be the most frequent or widespread

Optimism prevails in this town

a group of people who spend time together

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a group of people who spend time together

The whole gang is here

a group of people who do illegal things together

The police arrested the gang

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

something that is not common or usual

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something that is not common or usual

This blue diamond is a true rarity

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

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taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

Be careful

a person who works in an office and handles paperwork

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a person who works in an office and handles paperwork

She is a secretary

a person who holds a high administrative position in an organization or government

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a person who holds a high administrative position in an organization or government

The secretary leads the department

a person who does office work for someone else

The secretary managed the boss's calendar

a person who does office work

A secretary helps with general office duties

related to using science in law

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related to using science in law

She is a forensic expert

to reach an agreement by each giving up something

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to reach an agreement by each giving up something

We need to compromise to solve the problem

to make something weaker or less effective

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to make something weaker or less effective

This mistake could compromise the security

an agreement where each side gives up something

We reached a compromise

the way someone thinks about something

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the way someone thinks about something

Her perception of the situation was wrong

the ability to notice or understand things

Her perception of the problem was different

a polite way to address a man

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a polite way to address a man

Yes, sir

a large meeting for a specific purpose

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a large meeting for a specific purpose

I am going to the convention

a formal agreement between countries

The countries signed a new convention

a usual way of behaving that is accepted in a society

Shaking hands is a social convention

to reach a place

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to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to get into a particular state or condition

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to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to start to do something

I come to like this song

friendly and generous

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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 bring two or more things together

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to bring two or more things together

Combine the ingredients in a bowl

a farm machine that cuts and gathers crops

The combine is working in the field

to greet someone who has arrived

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to greet someone who has arrived

They welcomed the guests

to be happy to receive something

You are welcome here

allowed to do something

Questions are welcome

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 decision or opinion you reach after thinking about something

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a decision or opinion you reach after thinking about something

We reached a logical conclusion

the final part of something

The story has a happy conclusion

a final decision or judgment

They reached a logical conclusion

the only one of its kind

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the only one of its kind

Everyone has a unique fingerprint

to stop being seen or found

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to stop being seen or found

The sun disappeared behind the clouds

the feeling of no longer believing in something

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the feeling of no longer believing in something

He felt a deep sense of disenchantment with his job

to hand something to someone

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to hand something to someone

I am giving her the book

to make something happen

The storm is giving us problems

an event where people gather to celebrate something

They organized a giving for the holidays

to force someone to leave a job or place

They are giving him the boot

to manage to get away from someone who is chasing you

He is giving the guards the slip

willing to share or give

He is a very giving person

to hand something to someone

She is giving me a present

to show that something is true

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to show that something is true

Please confirm your email address

to officially accept someone as a member of a church

The bishop confirmed the new members

a card or message asking someone to come to an event

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a card or message asking someone to come to an event

I received an invitation to the wedding

in or to a position on

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in or to a position on

He placed the book upon the table

to make something new available or accessible

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to make something new available or accessible

You can unlock new features in the game

to open a locked door or container

I unlock the door

a doctor who studies the causes and effects of diseases

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a doctor who studies the causes and effects of diseases

The pathologist examined the tissue sample

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