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The Good Place — Season 3 Episode 1

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in a simple or straightforward way; merely

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in a simple or straightforward way; merely

It is simply a matter of time

in a simple or straightforward manner

She explained it simply

used to emphasize a statement

It is simply amazing

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

I simply wanted to help

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

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

I used to swim every morning

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

in the same place or group as each other

In scene

in the same place or group as each other

We study together

in a romantic relationship again after a breakup

They got back together recently

to join separate parts to make a single whole

How much is it all together

in a sensible and well-planned way

She is a very together person

to be upset or annoyed by something

In scene

to be upset or annoyed by something

I don't mind the cold

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

In scene

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

He has a brilliant mind

to have a plan or intention to do something

I mind to help him

to be responsible for something

Please mind your step on the stairs

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

In scene

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

Excuse me, where is the station?

used to ask someone to repeat what they said because you did not hear or understand it

Excuse me could you say that again

a polite way to get someone's attention or say sorry

Excuse me can you help me

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me I did not see you

an unspecified place

In scene

an unspecified place

Let's go someplace quiet

an unspecified place

I want to go someplace quiet

an unspecified place

Let us go someplace quiet

not dangerous or risky

In scene

not dangerous or risky

You are safe here

to be very sure about something

It is a safe bet

able to be trusted to do a job well

She is a safe choice for the job

a locked metal box used to store valuable items

The documents are in the safe

to be in a place as a member of an audience or group

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to be in a place as a member of an audience or group

He sits in the audience

to be in a seated position inside a place

She was sitting in the car

to join an activity or performance as a guest

The musician sat in with the band

a form of protest where people sit and refuse to leave

They decided to sit in

to get pleasure from something

In scene

to get pleasure from something

I enjoy reading books

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

In scene

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

I will be there in one hour

one of the twenty-four parts of a day

We will leave in one hour

a period of 60 minutes

I will be there in an hour

to speak or write something

In scene

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 periodical with articles and pictures

In scene

a periodical with articles and pictures

I read a fashion magazine

a holder for bullets or cartridges in a gun

He put a new magazine into his gun

the land next to the sea

In scene

the land next to the sea

We walked along the coast

to progress with little effort

The bike coasted down the hill

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

In scene

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

I don't live there anymore

now not happening or existing

I don't live here anymore

not happening or existing now

I don't go there anymore

not happening or existing now

They don't play together anymore

the best or highest level ever done

In scene

the best or highest level ever done

He broke the world record

a flat disc that stores music or sound

I listen to music on an old record

a written or spoken account of facts or events

The police have a record of the accident

to store sound, video, or information for later use

Please record the meeting

the whole of space and everything in it

In scene

the whole of space and everything in it

The universe is vast

everything that exists in space, including stars, planets, and galaxies

The universe is very big

a particular situation or set of conditions

She considers a vast universe of options

to become calm and less tense

In scene

to become calm and less tense

I need to relax after a long day

to make a rule or requirement less strict

The school decided to relax the rules

to make someone feel calm and less tense

Music helps me relax

to become calm or less active

I want to relax on the weekend

in any place or situation

In scene

in any place or situation

You can sit wherever you like

in any place or situation

You can go wherever you want

a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause health problems

In scene

a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause health problems

HPV is a common virus

extremely good-looking

In scene

extremely good-looking

She looks super hot

extremely warm or attractive

The soup is super hot

a thing made to be like another

In scene

a thing made to be like another

I made a copy of the document

to receive and understand a radio message

Copy that, loud and clear

to do something the same way as someone else

She tries to copy her sister

written material for printing or publishing

Please proofread the advertising copy

the day after today

In scene

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 have a job in a particular field or industry

In scene

to have a job in a particular field or industry

She works in finance

to find time in a busy schedule for someone or something

I can work in a meeting at noon

to fit or be suitable in a particular place or situation

The new rules work in well

to have a job in a place

I work in a bank

to work together with others

I enjoy working in a team

to add or mix something into an activity

We should work in some exercise to our routine

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

In scene

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

one of two equal parts of something

In scene

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

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

In scene

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

He tries to flatter his boss for a promotion

to say nice things about someone

She flattered him with her words

to say nice things to someone to make them feel good

He flattered the manager to get the job

a procedure to check for a medical condition

In scene

a procedure to check for a medical condition

The doctor ordered a brain scan

to look at something carefully

He scanned the document for errors

a picture made by a machine of the inside of the body

The doctor checked the brain scan

to look at something quickly

I scanned the newspaper

liked more than others

In scene

liked more than others

Blue is my favourite colour

the act of making choices

In scene

the act of making choices

Good decision making is a vital skill

the process of making choices

In scene

the process of making choices

This is a difficult decision making process

the act of choosing between options

Making decisions is important for success

the process of making choices

Effective decision-making is very important

to make certain that something happens

In scene

to make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

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 check that something is true or correct

Make sure the door is locked

a building or location for a specific activity

In scene

a building or location for a specific activity

The shopping centre is open

the middle point or part of something

They met in the centre of the town

the back of the neck

In scene

the back of the neck

He has a tattoo on his nape

to have power over something

In scene

to have power over something

He can control the robot

the act of managing or regulating something

In scene

the act of managing or regulating something

She lost control of the car

a thing used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of an experiment

The scientists used a control for their experiment

a person who stands at the door of a building to help people or keep it secure

In scene

a person who stands at the door of a building to help people or keep it secure

The doorman opened the door for me

a large number of

In scene

a large number of

I have many books

to go back to a place or activity

In scene

to go back to a place or activity

I will get back to work

to get something again after losing it

I want to get back my book

to improve a relationship with someone after a problem

They decided to get back together

to do something bad to someone who did something bad to you

He wanted to get back at her

caused by something

In scene

caused by something

The game was cancelled due to rain

as a result of something

The game was cancelled due to rain

planned to happen at a certain time

The bus is due to arrive soon

happening after a particular time

In scene

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

used to show surprise or annoyance

In scene

used to show surprise or annoyance

Geez, it is so hot today

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

to stop sleeping and become conscious

In scene

to stop sleeping and become conscious

I wake up at seven

to cause someone to stop sleeping

Wake up your sister

to stop sleeping

I wake up early every morning

to stop sleeping and open your eyes

I wake up early every day

to stop sleeping

I wake up early every day

a friendly word used when meeting someone

In scene

a friendly word used when meeting someone

Buongiorno, how are you?

a sweet brown food made from cocoa

In scene

a sweet brown food made from cocoa

I like chocolate cake

a sweet food made from cacao

I love chocolate

a brown food made from cacao, often eaten as candy

I like eating dark chocolate

a long piece of writing on a particular subject for a university degree

In scene

a long piece of writing on a particular subject for a university degree

She is writing her thesis

a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved

His thesis is that technology changes society

a long piece of writing on a particular subject

Students must submit a thesis

to make a choice or decision about something

In scene

to make a choice or decision about something

I need to decide what to eat

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

In scene

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

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

the ability to enter or use something

In scene

the ability to enter or use something

I have access to the building

to get into a place or system

You can access the files here

to go back to a place or person

In scene

to go back to a place or person

When will you come back?

to become fashionable or successful again after a period of time

Vintage clothes are coming back

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

cars and other vehicles on the road

In scene

cars and other vehicles on the road

There is a lot of traffic today

the movement of people or things from one place to another

There is a lot of traffic on the road

to buy and sell illegal goods

Criminals traffic stolen goods

a smaller amount or number

In scene

a smaller amount or number

I want less water

to ask God to protect or help

May God bless you

too many to count

The stars are endless

not having something

She is fearless

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

In scene

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I wake up early in the morning

a short way to say 'good morning'

In scene

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 take place and affect someone

In scene

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

to move behind someone and go where they go

In scene

to move behind someone and go where they go

The dog followed me home

to happen or appear after something else in order

Night follows day

to do what someone tells you to do

You should follow the instructions

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

Follow the latest news

to understand what someone is saying or doing

Do you follow my instructions

not able to do something

In scene

not able to do something

He was unable to come

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

having life

In scene

having life

The fish is still live

the way a person or thing exists

In scene

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

the number 6

In scene

the number 6

I have six apples

an idea or arrangement for doing something

In scene

an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

In scene

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

Follow the rules

to make an official decision as a judge or authority

The judge will rule on the case

to be the best or dominant

This song rules

to have official power over a country or group

The king rules the land

to have official power over a country or area

The king used to rule the country

a statement that tells you what you must or must not do

You must follow the school rules

the usual or normal state of things

Working late is the rule here

a general statement that describes how something is done

It is a fundamental rule of science

an official instruction about what you can or cannot do

New safety rules were introduced

an official decision made by a judge or authority

The judge made a strict rule

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

In scene

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a large amount

In scene

a large amount

We have plenty of time

as much as is needed

We have plenty of food for everyone

to a great degree

That room is plenty big for our needs

relating to one specific person or thing

In scene

relating to one specific person or thing

She has a certain charm

sure to happen

Success is certain

without any doubt

I am certain that he is right

a change caused by something

In scene

a change caused by something

The decision had a ripple effect

to produce tears from the eyes

In scene

to produce tears from the eyes

The baby started to cry

to ask for something in an urgent way

She cried for help

to make a loud sound or yell

He cried out in pain

looking or pointing to the front

In scene

looking or pointing to the front

This camera is front facing

the central part or point

In scene

the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

something that happens as a result of an action or event

In scene

something that happens as a result of an action or event

Her reaction was very positive

content

Her reaction to the news was unexpected

the way your body responds to something

He had an allergic reaction

a process in which substances change into new substances

The chemical reaction changed the color

the fact of being real or alive

In scene

the fact of being real or alive

The existence of water is essential

the state of being alive

This is the purpose of his existence

to take something that does not belong to you

In scene

to take something that does not belong to you

He stole my phone

a long, narrow scarf or shawl worn around the neck or shoulders

She wore a silk stole with her dress

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

In scene

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

I am glad to see you

feeling pleased or satisfied

I am glad to see you

a temporary brain injury from a hit to the head

In scene

a temporary brain injury from a hit to the head

He has a concussion

a person perfectly suited to be your romantic partner

In scene

a person perfectly suited to be your romantic partner

He hopes to find his soulmate one day

a person who is perfectly suited to another

I finally met my soulmate

a person perfectly suited to another

I found a friend who is my soulmate

a person ideally suited to another

They are true soulmates

a visual representation

In scene

a visual representation

I drew a picture

a movie made for cinema

We saw a funny picture at the cinema

to form a mental image of something

I can't picture it

the whole situation or main idea

You need to understand the whole picture

not able to do anything to help yourself

In scene

not able to do anything to help yourself

I felt helpless in that situation

not able to do anything to help yourself

The small kitten was helpless without its mother

to do something to excess

In scene

to do something to excess

He went on a shopping binge

to watch many episodes of a show in a short time

They binged the whole season

an informal way to say you are leaving

In scene

an informal way to say you are leaving

I have to go now, see ya

a casual way to say goodbye

See ya later

feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

In scene

feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

I am proud of you

feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

I am proud of your success

feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

He is proud of his work

in a way that shows satisfaction and pleasure

She has a proud expression

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