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The Sopranos — Season 1 Episode 13

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CEFR level

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

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to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

produced through speaking

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produced through speaking

Spoken English is different from written English

to produce words with your mouth

English is a spoken language

to say words

He has spoken about this issue

a time in the late afternoon when people often have alcoholic drinks

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a time in the late afternoon when people often have alcoholic drinks

We usually meet friends during cocktail hour

the ability to notice or judge something

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the ability to notice or judge something

She has a good ear for music

the part of your head that you hear with

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the part of your head that you hear with

I have two ears

the skill to notice or judge something

She has a good ear for music

the ability to talk to and influence an important person

She has the ear of the director

having the skill or opportunity to do something

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having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

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

the most unpleasant or of the lowest quality

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the most unpleasant or of the lowest quality

This is the worst movie I have ever seen

of the lowest quality or most severe

It was the worst day of his life

someone who lives near you

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someone who lives near you

He is my new neighbor

an expression of surprise or amazement

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an expression of surprise or amazement

Whoa, look at that!

the act of watching people or places closely

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the act of watching people or places closely

The police kept the suspect under surveillance

to pick or select something

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to pick or select something

I will go with the red car

to go somewhere together with someone

I will go with you to the store

to look good or be suitable together

This tie goes with your suit

to be or become involved with someone or something

I want to go with someone who is kind

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

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

not cooked

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not cooked

This meat is uncooked

to act in a particular way toward someone or something

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to act in a particular way toward someone or something

She treats everyone with kindness

to give medical care to someone

The doctor will treat the patient

to pay for someone else's food or drink

I will treat you to lunch today

something that gives pleasure

This chocolate is a special treat

having a mental decline due to old age

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having a mental decline due to old age

The doctor said he is senile

a new and interesting event that has happened

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a new and interesting event that has happened

There is a new development in the case

the process of building new houses, shops, or other structures on a piece of land

They are building a new housing development

the process of growing or improving

The city has seen rapid development

the process of growing or improving

The country is showing economic development

to make a choice or decision about something

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to make a choice or decision about something

I need to decide what to eat

located very close to something else

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located very close to something else

My friend lives next door.

a device used for heating or cooking food

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a device used for heating or cooking food

The stove is hot

a leader of a group of criminals

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a leader of a group of criminals

The capo ordered his men to leave

a high-ranking member of a mafia organization

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a high-ranking member of a mafia organization

The capo controls the local neighborhood

a word said before drinking or to express thanks

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a word said before drinking or to express thanks

They said cheers and drank

to make someone feel happier

I tried to cheer her up

to shout in support or joy

The crowd cheered for the team

fresh fruits and vegetables

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fresh fruits and vegetables

They sell local produce in this shop

to make or grow something

The factory produces cars

to give something to someone when they ask for it

Please produce your ticket

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

having a liking for something

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having a liking for something

I am fond of chocolate

the ability to do something well

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the ability to do something well

Reading is an important skill

an activity to make people know about a product or event

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an activity to make people know about a product or event

The store is running a promotion for new customers

a move to a higher job or rank

He got a promotion at work

a move to a higher or more important job

She got a promotion last week

an official paper that proves something

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an official paper that proves something

I received a certificate

experienced or owned by two or more people

In scene

experienced or owned by two or more people

They have a shared room

to give a portion of something to others

I shared my cookie with him

to have something in common with someone

They have a shared interest in music

done or experienced by two or more people together

We have a shared interest

to use something at the same time as others

She shared her lunch with me

used by more than one person at the same time

We use a shared computer

a bad or hopeless attitude

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a bad or hopeless attitude

He was trapped in a sea of negativity

to go and spend time with someone

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to go and spend time with someone

I will visit my grandmother

to cause harm or trouble to someone

The sickness visited the small town

to go to a place for a period of time

I will visit my grandmother tomorrow

used to say you are very sure something is true

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used to say you are very sure something is true

It is dollars to donuts that he will be late

used to say you are very sure something is true

It is dollars to donuts that he will win

used to say that something is almost certain to be true

It is dollars to donuts that it will rain

the part of the mind you are not aware of

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the part of the mind you are not aware of

It is stored in your subconscious

having a strong desire to do something

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having a strong desire to do something

He was bent on winning

not straight

The metal pipe is bent

not honest or fair

He is a bent politician

a natural talent or strong interest in something

She has a bent for music

to come to an end or stop

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to come to an end or stop

We are running out of time

to take something to someone

He ran out the food to the table

to leave a place in a hurry

He ran out of the room

to use all of something until there is none left

They ran out of all their money

to start being part of a situation or activity

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to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to go into a place or vehicle

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to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to block or hinder someone

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to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

the way a person acts or behaves

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the way a person acts or behaves

His behavior was very good

the way a person or thing acts or functions

His behavior is polite

the number you get when you divide one number by another

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the number you get when you divide one number by another

The quotient of 10 divided by 2 is 5

likely to cause harm

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likely to cause harm

This road is dangerous

likely to cause harm or injury

It is dangerous to play with fire

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

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the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

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used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to express agreement or acceptance

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used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

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a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

I went to say hello to my friend

positioned before or facing

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positioned before or facing

The car is in front of the house

in a position ahead of someone or something

She is standing in front of the door

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

The car is parked in front of the house

to call a phone number by pressing buttons

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to call a phone number by pressing buttons

Dial the number now

to change a setting using a knob or button

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to change a setting using a knob or button

Dial the temperature down

to change the level or amount of something

You can dial the temperature to your liking

designed for use away from paved roads

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designed for use away from paved roads

He bought an off-road vehicle

away from paved or public roads

They enjoy driving off-road

to dry hair with a handheld device that blows hot air

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to dry hair with a handheld device that blows hot air

I need to blow dry my hair

to dry hair using a blow dryer

She will blow dry her hair

to dry and style hair with a hairdryer

I will blow dry my hair

to dry and style hair with a hairdryer

I will blow dry my hair for the party

in most cases

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in most cases

I usually wake up at 7 am

causing pain or discomfort

In scene

causing pain or discomfort

The injury was very painful

a small, oval citrus fruit with a sweet rind and sour flesh

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a small, oval citrus fruit with a sweet rind and sour flesh

I ate a fresh kumquat

a small, oval citrus fruit with a sweet skin

I ate a fresh kumquat

an organized group of criminals

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an organized group of criminals

The mob controls the illegal businesses in the city

a group of people involved in organized crime

He was involved with the mob

a large group of people

The mob gathered in the street

a set of two things or people

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a set of two things or people

I bought a new pair of shoes

to put two things together as a set

I need to pair these socks

a set of two things that go together

I have a pair of socks

to bring or come together in one place

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to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a place where old or sick people live and get care

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a place where old or sick people live and get care

He lives in a nursing home

to begin doing something

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to begin doing something

Let us start with the basics

to begin doing something

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to begin doing something

Let's start with the first page

feeling or showing thanks

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feeling or showing thanks

I am grateful for your help

in love with someone so much that you cannot think clearly

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in love with someone so much that you cannot think clearly

He is lovesick and cannot focus on his work

to have sexual intercourse

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to have sexual intercourse

He finally got lucky after the party

not right or not working properly

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not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

a few days ago

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a few days ago

I saw him the other day

a day not long ago

I saw him the other day

a day not long ago

I visited him the other day

to be unable to remember something

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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

very strong or extreme

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very strong or extreme

The competition was intense

extremely big in size or amount

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extremely big in size or amount

He lives in a huge house

extremely significant or important

This is a huge decision for us

to bring back a memory of something

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to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

a dish of meat cooked slowly in liquid

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a dish of meat cooked slowly in liquid

She cooked a meat ragout for dinner

a period of 24 hours

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a period of 24 hours

I work every day

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We celebrate a special day

a period of time, especially in the past

In my grandfather's day, there were no computers

at some time in the future

I want to travel the world one day

to begin to be something

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to begin to be something

She wants to become a doctor

to change into a particular state or condition

Water will become ice

to look good on someone

That dress really becomes you

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to appear on television

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to appear on television

I saw a movie on TV

changed from the normal or correct shape or form

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changed from the normal or correct shape or form

His ankle was twisted after the fall

strange or not normal

He has a twisted sense of humor

affected by alcohol so that your abilities are reduced

He was too twisted to drive home

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

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

at some time in the future

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at some time in the future

Someday I will travel the world

at some time that is not now

I hope to visit Japan someday

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

the act of removing the testicles of a male animal or person

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the act of removing the testicles of a male animal or person

Castration is sometimes used to control the behavior of certain animals

the ability to think clearly and make good decisions

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the ability to think clearly and make good decisions

He uses logic to solve the problem

a digital audio workstation used for recording and editing music

I use Logic to record my songs

a piece of thick paper used for playing games or showing information

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a piece of thick paper used for playing games or showing information

We are playing a game with cards

a game played with a set of paper pieces with numbers and symbols

We played cards all night

likely to happen

A promotion is in the cards for him

small plastic rectangles used to pay for things

I keep my bank cards in my wallet

to say firmly that something must happen

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to say firmly that something must happen

I insist on paying for dinner

of lower quality or more serious

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of lower quality or more serious

This cake tastes worse than the last one

more unpleasant or of lower quality

The weather is getting worse

an area of red, itchy spots on the skin

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an area of red, itchy spots on the skin

I have a rash on my arm

done too quickly without thinking

It was a rash decision

red spots or irritation on the skin

I have a rash on my arm

a sudden large number of something

There was a rash of robberies

to reach a place

The train is comin

to move toward something

I am comin

to go from one place to another

Please come here now

to go back to a place

I will come back soon

to move toward or be getting closer

He is comin to the party

in a direct and honest way

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in a direct and honest way

She looked him in the eye

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