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The Crown — Season 5 Episode 8

Words & meanings

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a polite expression used when meeting someone in the afternoon

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a polite expression used when meeting someone in the afternoon

Good afternoon how are you today

connected to the matter being discussed

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connected to the matter being discussed

Please provide all relevant information

a special 50th anniversary of an event

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a special 50th anniversary of an event

They celebrated the queen's golden jubilee

not difficult or complicated

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not difficult or complicated

This is a simple task

in a simple or straightforward manner

I like to keep things simple

not fancy or complex

She wore a simple dress

the day after today

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the day after today

See you tomorrow

the day after today

I will call you tomorrow

the day after today

We left on the next day

in any case

Hope for a better tomorrow

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

given money for work done

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given money for work done

This is a paid position

to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

to give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

money given for work done

He received his pay yesterday

to give attention to someone or something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

money given for work

I receive my pay every month

to get money for work done

This job pays well

money received for work

My pay is deposited monthly

to give someone the money you owe them

I need to pay my credit card debt

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to experience a bad result for something you did

You will pay for what you did

to go to see someone or a place

We will pay a visit to the museum

to get possession of something

I will pay for the book

an underground room for storing things

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an underground room for storing things

We keep the wine in the cellar

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

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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

to a small degree

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to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

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a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

almost not; by a very small amount

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almost not; by a very small amount

I could barely see the road

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 permit or allow someone to do something

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to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to tell someone something

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to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

a way of describing something by comparing it to something else

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a way of describing something by comparing it to something else

He used a metaphor to explain the idea

used to emphasize that something is even less likely

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used to emphasize that something is even less likely

I can't even walk, let alone run

the state of being legally responsible for something

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the state of being legally responsible for something

The company has a legal liability

money that a person or company owes to others

The company has a large liability

something that causes problems or makes you less successful

Her lack of experience is a liability

expressing disapproval or criticism

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expressing disapproval or criticism

He is very critical of my work

very important or serious

This is a critical decision

very bad or dangerous

He is in critical condition

a secret plan to do something bad

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a secret plan to do something bad

They discovered the plot against the king

the solid part of the earth's surface

He bought a small plot of land

the main events of a story

The plot of the movie is exciting

to make someone known to others for the first time

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to make someone known to others for the first time

I want to introduce my friend to you

to present something new

The company introduced a new phone

to bring something into a place for the first time

The company introduced a new product

to make someone known to another person

I want to introduce you to my friend

very soon or immediately

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very soon or immediately

I will be right up

to form letters or words on a surface

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to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

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

to tell someone something

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to tell someone something

I will let you know when I arrive

to receive a message or response from someone

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to receive a message or response from someone

I hope to hear from you soon

to get a message or call from someone

I want to hear from you soon

to get a message or contact from someone

I want to hear from you soon

to get a message or contact from someone

I heard from my brother about the results

to speak about something briefly

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to speak about something briefly

He didn't mention the price

to speak about something briefly

Please mention your experience in the letter

to say something about someone or something

He mentioned the book to me

a person or thing that could cause harm

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a person or thing that could cause harm

The storm is a threat to the city

a statement that you will hurt someone if they do not do what you want

He made a threat against his rival

to kill a large number of people in a cruel way

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to kill a large number of people in a cruel way

The army slaughtered the innocent villagers

to kill animals for food

They slaughter cattle for food

to kill many people violently

The army slaughtered the civilians

to cause a violent killing event to start

The army slaughtered the enemy troops

enjoyable or good

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enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

extremely unpleasant

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extremely unpleasant

The movie was awful

very or extremely

He has an awful lot of money

extremely

It was an awful long time

very bad or unpleasant

The weather was awful yesterday

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

in a way that is a basic part of something

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in a way that is a basic part of something

Skydiving is inherently risky

in or to a place that is not inside a building

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in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

true or accurate

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true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

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used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

a set of matching jacket and trousers

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a set of matching jacket and trousers

He wore a black suit to the wedding

to be right or suitable for someone or something

This time suits me well

a claim or dispute brought to a court of law

He brought a suit against his neighbor

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

unable to see other opinions or ideas

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unable to see other opinions or ideas

He has a blinkered view of the situation

a long passage inside a building

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a long passage inside a building

Walk down the corridor

a long, narrow strip of land used for a specific purpose

They created a green corridor for animals

to be all around something

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to be all around something

The walls surround the city

to need something very much

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to need something very much

This old house is crying out for some repairs

to give something that someone needs

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to give something that someone needs

The company provides free food

to hand something to someone

The hotel provides free breakfast

on the condition that

You can go out provided you finish your homework

to give something that is needed

The company provides free water

the fact of not achieving what you wanted

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the fact of not achieving what you wanted

He learned from his failure

the fact of a machine or device not working properly

The engine failure stopped the car

to start to be something

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to start to be something

It got dark outside

to get or receive something

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to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

to cause something to go somewhere

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to cause something to go somewhere

I will send him to school

to send information to someone

I will send an email to him

moving ahead in a direction

Please send the letter to my house

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I send to do this

public recognition for an achievement

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public recognition for an achievement

She deserves credit for her hard work

to put money into an account

The bank will credit your account tomorrow

the ability to borrow money and pay it back later

I bought the laptop on credit

a unit that counts toward a degree

This course is worth three credits

not able to be changed

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not able to be changed

This is my final decision

a test at the end of a course

I have a final tomorrow

happening at the end

This is the final chapter

the last game in a competition to decide the winner

Our team reached the final

a sudden feeling of surprise or upset

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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

a choice on a machine or device

Press the shock button to start

not reaching a goal

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not reaching a goal

The mission was unsuccessful

to have an effect on someone or something

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to have an effect on someone or something

Peers can influence your choices

an effect that someone or something has on another person or thing

She has a good influence on him

the ability to affect the decisions or actions of others

She has a lot of influence over him

used to give someone's name

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used to give someone's name

I met a person by the name of Alice

a colored cosmetic for the lips

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a colored cosmetic for the lips

She is wearing red lipstick

a colored substance used on the lips

Put some lipstick on

to know the meaning of something

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to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

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 statement that someone has done something wrong

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a statement that someone has done something wrong

He denied the accusation

not able to be reached or used

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not able to be reached or used

The product is unavailable

not able to be reached or used

He is unavailable today

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

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

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to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

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

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

to select or choose something

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to select or choose something

Pick a color

to remove something from a small space

Use a toothpick to pick your teeth

to take something in your hand or lift it

Pick up your book

a small tool used to play a string instrument

He lost his guitar pick

to feel sad about something you did

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to feel sad about something you did

I regret saying that

a feeling of sadness about something that happened or was not done

He expressed his regret for the mistake

making it hard to breathe

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making it hard to breathe

The heat in the room was suffocating

used to get attention or introduce a statement

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used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

the time at this moment

I am busy now

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

to say that you do not agree with something

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to say that you do not agree with something

I object to this plan

a thing that you plan to achieve

Our main object is to succeed

a noun or pronoun that is affected by the action of a verb in a sentence

Identify the object in the sentence

a physical thing that you can see and touch

It is a small object

unhappy with a situation and no longer loyal

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unhappy with a situation and no longer loyal

The disaffected voters wanted a change

to give something to help a cause or situation

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to give something to help a cause or situation

Everyone should contribute to the project

to give something, such as time or money, to help a group or activity

I want to contribute to the project

to make someone or something die

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to make someone or something die

The hunter killed the deer

to make something stop working or operating

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to make something stop working or operating

The company killed the project

to be very funny or popular with an audience

The comedian killed the audience

to want something very much

I am killing for a slice of pizza

to stop or end something

We had to kill the project

to make something die

The frost will kill the plants

to make someone die

The soldiers killed the king

a person who kills someone

The police caught the killer

to cause someone great emotional pain

His words killed me

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

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used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

manage a difficult situation

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manage a difficult situation

She learned to cope with stress

to deal with a difficult situation

He learned how to cope with stress

managing a difficult situation

He learned to cope with stress

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

to be true or relevant for someone or something

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to be true or relevant for someone or something

The same rule goes for everyone

to decide to take or do something

I will go for the cake

to depart from a place

I have to go for today

to try to get or achieve something

You should go for your dreams

to be true or relevant for someone or something

This rule goes for everyone

to try to do or get something

I will go for the top prize

to have a particular price

This painting goes for a high price

to plan or intend to do something

We go for an early start tomorrow

to be suitable or right for someone

That color goes for your skin tone

to support or choose someone

I go for the local team

to try to achieve something

You should go for your dreams

to want or choose something

I think I will go for the salad

to try to hit or defeat someone

The dog might go for you

the person in charge of a meeting or group

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the person in charge of a meeting or group

The chairman started the meeting

at any time; in all your life

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at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at no time

I will not ever go back

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

used to explain something

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used to explain something

You see I forgot to call you

to become aware of something with your eyes

Can you see that bird

a house or place where you live

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a house or place where you live

He has a roof over his head

the upper covering of a building

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the upper covering of a building

The roof is leaking

the structure that covers the top of a building

The cat is sitting on the roof

very large in size or amount

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very large in size or amount

The project costs were astronomical

not logical or sensible

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not logical or sensible

He has an irrational fear of spiders

not able to be written as a simple fraction

Pi is an irrational number

to keep someone safe from harm

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to keep someone safe from harm

The army defended the city

to give reasons to show something is right

She defended her decision

to speak or act in favor of someone or something

He defended his friend

good at making people agree with you

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good at making people agree with you

He is a very persuasive speaker

in a way that is impossible to ignore

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in a way that is impossible to ignore

The mistake was glaringly obvious

a job or profession that someone does for a long time

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a job or profession that someone does for a long time

She has a successful career in medicine

the time someone spends in a particular activity or role

The athlete ended her career after ten years

a job or occupation over time

She wants a career in medicine

to cause something to go somewhere

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to cause something to go somewhere

I sent a letter to my friend

to cause something to go to a place

He sent a letter to me

to cause something to go somewhere

I sent an email

to make someone feel extremely sad or shocked

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to make someone feel extremely sad or shocked

The sudden news devastated her

to cause great damage or destruction to something

The earthquake devastated the city

to make someone feel very shocked or sad

The news devastated her

to give a reply to someone

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to give a reply to someone

I cannot answer for him

to accept the blame or punishment for something

You will have to answer for your actions

to accept blame or duty for something

You must answer for your mistakes

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