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The Queen's Gambit — Season 1 Episode 7

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to press something with great force

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to press something with great force

He crushed the empty can

the quality of a person's mind or feelings

I have a crush on him

a strong feeling of romantic attraction

I have a crush on him

to beat someone completely

Our team will crush the rival

to make someone do something

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to make someone do something

They forced him to leave

a group of people organized for a purpose

He joined the police force

to use physical strength to move something

He forced the door open

physical power or strength

He pushed the door with force

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.

the area in a hotel or office where visitors are first helped

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the area in a hotel or office where visitors are first helped

Please check in at the front desk

the place in a hotel, office, or building where visitors are greeted and helped

You can leave your key at the front desk

the area in a hotel or office where visitors are first helped

The front desk is open 24 hours

a specific area or department in a news organization

The story is currently at the front desk

things that happen or are observed

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things that happen or are observed

Some natural phenomena are mysterious

a person who makes art

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a person who makes art

He is a great artist

a person who makes art

She is a famous artist

a person who does a job skillfully

He is an artist with a paintbrush

to avoid using something

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to avoid using something

Can you spare a minute to help me

kept in reserve

I have a spare key

to avoid making someone deal with something

Please spare me the details

to prevent harm or death

The enemy decided to spare his life

to act as if something is true when it is not

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to act as if something is true when it is not

He pretended to be asleep

to behave as if something is true when it is not

The children like to pretend they are pirates

something that influences a result

The child likes to pretend he is a superhero

to act as if something is true

The kids pretend to be superheroes

satisfactory or acceptable in quality

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satisfactory or acceptable in quality

He found a decent job

the name of a color like red or blue

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the name of a color like red or blue

Red is my favorite color

to put color on something

She colors the picture

to affect how someone thinks or feels about something

His past experiences colored his view

the act of beginning something

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the act of beginning something

The opening of the engine takes some effort

a space or hole that lets you enter or pass through

There is a small opening in the wall

the first time a public place or event is available to people

The grand opening of the new park is tomorrow

a position that is available to be filled

There is an opening for a manager at the firm

to start something

The opening of the show was great

the start of something

The opening of the show was great

a chance to do something

This job opening is a great chance for you

to stay in one place until something happens

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to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

to look at something carefully

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to look at something carefully

Please check your answers

a written order to a bank to pay money

In scene

a written order to a bank to pay money

Can I have the check please

a piece of paper showing how much money you owe for a service or meal

Could we have the check please

a design of small squares, often on fabric

He wore a check shirt

a rule about what is right and wrong

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a rule about what is right and wrong

He has a strong sense of personal ethic

a set of moral beliefs or values

He has a strong code of ethics

not clear or transparent

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not clear or transparent

The water in the glass is cloudy

covered with clouds

The sky is very cloudy today

even though something is true

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even though something is true

Whilst the price is high, the quality is excellent

at the same time as something else is happening

He read a book whilst travelling

must or need to

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must or need to

I gotta go now

to need to do something

I gotta go now

to need something

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to need something

This mistake cost him his job

to require a specific amount of money

It costs ten dollars

to require a specific amount of money

This jacket costs fifty dollars

something that is normal or regularly happens

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something that is normal or regularly happens

I'll have my usual coffee

happening most of the time

It is usual to see rain

happening most of the time

It was just a normal day

the thing someone normally chooses or does

I will order my usual

having a positive or desirable quality

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having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

to think something is true without proof

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to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to be required or expected to do something

In scene

to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

to give something to each person

In scene

to give something to each person

The teacher handed out the papers

to give something to someone

The teacher will hand out the books

produce | to create or cause something

In scene

produce | to create or cause something

He made me laugh

to force someone to do something

He made me wait outside

in a very good or easy situation

You have got it made with this job

to get money as payment for work or an activity

He made a lot of money last year

to create or cause something

She made a cake for the party

the soft organ inside the head that controls thought and feeling

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the soft organ inside the head that controls thought and feeling

The brain controls the body

to hit someone very hard on the head

He threatened to brain his enemy with a club

the ability to think and learn

He has a great brain

a procedure to check for a medical condition

The doctor performed a medical examination

at high speed

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at high speed

He runs very fast

to not eat food for a period of time

He decided to fast for a day

showing a time later than the correct time

My watch is five minutes fast

in a strong, fixed way

The baby is fast asleep

a Russian word meaning no

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a Russian word meaning no

He said nyet to the plan

a color between red and blue

In scene

a color between red and blue

I have a purple shirt

not large in size

In scene

not large in size

This is a small cat

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

many times or often

He travels a lot

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

a person's father or mother

In scene

a person's father or mother

I love my parents

a company that owns another company

The parent company owns several smaller businesses

to care for and bring up a child

They are parenting their children with love

a person's father or mother

My parent is very kind

having no pity or kindness

In scene

having no pity or kindness

The dictator was merciless

a person who does not believe in any god

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a person who does not believe in any god

He is an atheist

to urge someone to do something

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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

something that is usual or expected

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something that is usual or expected

This is the standard procedure

a flag used by a ruler or leader

The king waved his royal standard

a level of quality or achievement that is considered acceptable

The company has a high standard of quality

the place where someone or something is

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the place where someone or something is

Please position the camera carefully

a way of thinking about or approaching a topic

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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

a set of circumstances someone is in

They are in a difficult position

to move something so it is not closed

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to move something so it is not closed

Open up the window

to share private feelings or secrets with someone

He opened up to his friend

to make something known that was secret

She is starting to open up

to begin a new store, company, or operation

They plan to open up a new cafe

to allow people to enter or use

They will open up the new park

to talk about your feelings or thoughts

You can open up to me

a long and determined effort to achieve a social or political goal

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a long and determined effort to achieve a social or political goal

They started a crusade against corruption

a religious war in the Middle Ages

The first crusade began in 1096

a sum of money set aside for a specific purpose

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a sum of money set aside for a specific purpose

They started a fund for the new library

an amount of money saved for a purpose

The government created a fund for education

an organization that raises money for a specific cause

The fund supports local schools

to provide money for something

They will fund the project

to rest with your eyes closed

In scene

to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

to be very sure about something

In scene

to be very sure about something

I bet he is late

to risk money on a game or race

He bet on the red car

the most suitable or helpful option

Taking the train is your best bet

to think something is likely true

I bet he will arrive late

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

an alcoholic drink made from grapes

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an alcoholic drink made from grapes

I drink red wine

to treat someone to drinks or a meal as a way to gain their favor

They wined and dined the potential client

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

connected with God or religion

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connected with God or religion

This is a holy place

used to express anger or emphasis

Holy cow, look at that

to change into a different state

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to change into a different state

The milk went bad

to move from one place to another

He went to the store

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He let the bird go

to move to a lower place

The elevator went down to the first floor

a rude expression to show anger at someone

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a rude expression to show anger at someone

Don't say fuck you to me

used to add another point

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used to add another point

Besides, it is too late

used to add another point to what has been said

Besides it is raining outside

in addition to what has been said

Besides it is getting late

other than; not including

No one was there besides me

in a clear way

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in a clear way

It is clearly visible

in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand

She spoke clearly during the meeting

coming before all others in time or order

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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

to become larger or affect more areas

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to become larger or affect more areas

They spread the news quickly

to make information or ideas known to many people

They spread the news to everyone

a large amount of different foods arranged for a meal

They prepared a huge spread for the party

to move parts of something apart

He spread his fingers wide

the quality of being strong and not easily broken

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the quality of being strong and not easily broken

The solidity of the bridge is impressive

to have knowledge or information about something

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to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

to bring to an end

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to bring to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

the end of an event or activity

She is near the finish of her project

the final appearance of a surface

The wood has a glossy finish

to think that something exists or is true

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to think that something exists or is true

I believe in magic

to trust or have confidence in someone or support an idea

I believe in your success

to have confidence in someone or something

I believe in my team

to think something or someone really exists

I believe in ghosts

of the lowest quality or most severe

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of the lowest quality or most severe

This is the worst restaurant in town

of the lowest quality or most severe

It was the worst day of his life

the most unpleasant or of the lowest quality

This is the worst movie I have ever seen

in a usual way

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in a usual way

I normally wake up at 7 AM

in a usual way

She is behaving normally today

in most cases

I normally go to work by bus

in the usual way

I normally go to work by bus

what happens because of something

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what happens because of something

The result was surprising

to make something happen

Heavy rain resulted in flooding

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'

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

a board used to play chess

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a board used to play chess

We set up the pieces on the chessboard

at a short distance away

In scene

at a short distance away

My house is near the park

very close to happening

It is near lunchtime

to come close to something

The runner nears the finish line

not far away

The park is near my house

words or ideas that are not true or sensible

In scene

words or ideas that are not true or sensible

Stop talking nonsense

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

perhaps; used to say that something may be true

In scene

perhaps; used to say that something may be true

This is possibly the best way

an important or interesting event or situation

In scene

an important or interesting event or situation

The whole affair was a disaster

a private or personal concern

This is a private affair

a secret romantic relationship between two people

They had an affair

a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

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a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

I bought a movie ticket

a piece of paper that gives you entry or travel rights

I bought a ticket for the concert

a fine or notice for a traffic violation

He got a parking ticket

a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

I need to buy my train ticket

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

In scene

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

the final plan or aim

In scene

the final plan or aim

What is your endgame?

to be unable to remember something

In scene

to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to fail to remember something

I always forget his name

a human being

In scene

a human being

He is a good person

a human individual

Every person is different

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

all the words a person knows or uses

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all the words a person knows or uses

Reading books improves your vocabulary

to carry out an action

In scene

to carry out an action

He tried to pull a trick on me

a strong feeling that makes you want to go to or be with someone or something

I felt a strong pull towards him

to move something toward yourself

He pulled the door open

to take something back or remove it

He decided to pull his request

to use time doing something

In scene

to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

the group of people who govern a country or area

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the group of people who govern a country or area

Local government manages the city

the group that controls a country

The government passed a new law

something that matters a lot

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something that matters a lot

This is a big deal

something that does not matter much

It is no big deal

something that is very important or serious

It is not a big deal

a glass or plastic container for liquids

In scene

a glass or plastic container for liquids

The water is in the bottle

to put something into a bottle

They bottle the wine

a large and important town

In scene

a large and important town

New York is a large city

a state in the northeastern United States

New York is a state in the northeastern US

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

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 like one thing more than another

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to like one thing more than another

I would rather stay home

to a moderate degree

In scene

to a moderate degree

It is rather cold today

used to show a choice or preference for one thing

I would rather stay home

a portion or fragment

In scene

a portion or fragment

I have a piece of cake

to put separate parts together to form a whole

I will piece these parts together

a single object of a particular type

I have two pieces of furniture

not hurt or damaged

The box arrived in one piece

to a great degree

In scene

to a great degree

It is terribly cold today

used to make an adjective stronger

I am terribly sorry

in a very unkind or unpleasant way

He behaved terribly at the party

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