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The Sopranos — Season 2 Episode 6

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the act of sharing information or ideas

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the act of sharing information or ideas

Good communication is essential

the act of sharing information with others

We use phones for communication

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

In scene

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

What do you think of this movie

to have an idea or remember something

I can think of a better name

to have someone or something in your thoughts

I am thinking of my friends

to start talking about a topic

Can you think of any good movies

to have an idea or opinion about something

What do you think of this book

to not win a fight, game, or contest

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to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to no longer have something

In scene

to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not understand what someone is saying

You are losing me

to not know where you are

I always lose my keys

to be beaten in a game or competition

We did not want to lose the game

to stop living

She lost her father last year

to not win a game or contest

They will lose the match

to no longer have something

I do not want to lose this chance

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

to be unable to find something

Did you lose your wallet

to stop having something you had before

He lost his job yesterday

to stop having something

I lost my focus

to no longer have something

I often lose my keys

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

In scene

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

He stole my pen

something that is sold for a very low price

This jacket was a steal

to take attention or praise that someone else should get

She stole the show

to take something that does not belong to you

Someone tried to steal my bike

taken without permission

Someone tried to steal my bag

a period of seven days

In scene

a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

a failure to understand something correctly

In scene

a failure to understand something correctly

There was a misunderstanding between them

a situation where people do not understand each other correctly

It was a simple misunderstanding

to understand something in the wrong way

Do not misunderstand my intentions

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

money spent on something

In scene

money spent on something

The travel expense was high

a very rude or mean person

In scene

a very rude or mean person

Don't be an asshole to your friends

the opening where solid waste leaves the body

He felt pain in his asshole

a rude or unpleasant person

He is such an asshole

a very rude or unpleasant person

Don't be such an asshole

to take action to solve a problem

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to take action to solve a problem

I can deal with this

a particular set of circumstances

In scene

a particular set of circumstances

It is a big deal

a large quantity of something

This task takes a great deal of time

to buy and sell illegal goods

He was arrested for dealing drugs

to go away from someone or something

In scene

to go away from someone or something

Leave it behind

to make something be in a particular state or condition

Leave the door open

to decide not to take something

I do not need a receipt so you can leave it

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

to change and become more mature or advanced

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to change and become more mature or advanced

Children grow quickly

to become larger or more

The demand for goods continues to grow

to cause plants or hair to develop

They grow tomatoes in the garden

to start to feel anxious about something

I began to grow worried about the weather

to start to be in a state

The plant started to grow

a large strong box with a lid, used for storing things

In scene

a large strong box with a lid, used for storing things

She kept her old clothes in the trunk

shorts worn for swimming

He is wearing blue trunks

content

The elephant drinks with its trunk

the thick main stem of a tree

The tree has a thick trunk

used to show something is surprising or extreme

In scene

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

a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt

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a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt

He wore a black vest

to give someone an official power or right

The power is vested in the president

to change position or go from one place to another

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to change position or go from one place to another

The clouds move across the sky

to drive a vehicle on rough ground not made for cars

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to drive a vehicle on rough ground not made for cars

They enjoy off roading in the mountains

feeling embarrassed or guilty

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feeling embarrassed or guilty

He felt ashamed of his mistake

the state of looking or being like something else

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the state of looking or being like something else

There is a strong resemblance between them

to start to be something

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to start to be something

It got dark outside

to get or receive something

In scene

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

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 give money for something

In scene

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

In scene

to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

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

at that exact place and time

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at that exact place and time

I saw him standing right there

from outside a group or place

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from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

in or to a place that is not inside a building

In scene

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

a type of large, edible sea fish

In scene

a type of large, edible sea fish

I ate grilled snapper for dinner

an informal term for a person, especially a young one

That young snapper is very energetic

a place where goods are sold

In scene

a place where goods are sold

I am going to the store

coming or waiting to happen

There is a surprise in store for you

to put something in a place for later use

Store the grain in the barn

a place where goods are sold

I went to the store

to cause something to go somewhere

In scene

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

a social gathering or party

In scene

a social gathering or party

It was a formal function

to work or do what it is supposed to do

The machine does not function anymore

the natural or intended use of something

What is the function of this button

to operate or do what it is supposed to do

The machine does not function

a small sweet for the throat

In scene

a small sweet for the throat

Suck a lozenge for your throat

to learn or discover something

In scene

to learn or discover something

I will find out the answer

to discover that someone has done something wrong or dishonest

I hope he does not find out

to discover or get facts about something

I want to find out the truth

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

in any case

In scene

in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

a person who buys goods or services

In scene

a person who buys goods or services

The customer is always right

a person who buys goods or services

The customer is always right

an informal word for a man

In scene

an informal word for a man

That fella is my boss

an informal word for a man or boy

He is a funny fella

an informal word for men

He is a nice fella

to begin or continue something

In scene

to begin or continue something

Please go ahead

official approval to start an activity

We got the go ahead to start

the line that marks the end of the playing area in some sports

In scene

the line that marks the end of the playing area in some sports

The ball crossed the goal line

the area where players try to score in a sport

The ball crossed the goal line

to stop a device or machine from working

In scene

to stop a device or machine from working

Please turn off the lamp

to leave the road or path one is traveling on

Turn off the highway at the next exit

to cause someone to lose interest or feel disgusted

His rude behavior turned me off

to stop thinking about something

I need to turn off for a while

a game where some players act as police and others as thieves

In scene

a game where some players act as police and others as thieves

We played cops and robbers in the garden

a physical state of the penis being firm and erect

In scene

a physical state of the penis being firm and erect

He has a hard on

an intense, often unreasonable preoccupation with something

He has a hard on for that new game

to be very strict or severe with someone

Do not be so hard on him

someone who is strict or hard to deal with

My boss is very hard on me

to treat someone rudely

In scene

to treat someone rudely

Do not disrespect your teachers

to show a lack of respect

Showing disrespect to teachers is wrong

not laughing or playing around

In scene

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

great in amount or degree

In scene

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

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

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

an unknown or unspecified person

In scene

an unknown or unspecified person

Somebody is at the door

a person of importance or high status

She acts like she is really somebody

an unknown person

I need somebody to help me

a game played by two teams kicking a ball into a goal

In scene

a game played by two teams kicking a ball into a goal

I like to play soccer

a very short period of time

In scene

a very short period of time

Wait a moment

the present time or period

I am busy at the moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment please

a very brief period

It only took a moment

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

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

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

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 first meal of the day

In scene

the first meal of the day

I eat breakfast at 8 AM

the first meal of the day

I like to eat eggs for breakfast

containing as much as possible

In scene

containing as much as possible

The glass is full of water

containing all parts; entire

Please write your full name

to the greatest possible extent

He has full control

having eaten enough food

I am full after that meal

a large amount or number

In scene

a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

There are a lot of people here

to cover a surface with color using paint

In scene

to cover a surface with color using paint

I will paint the wall

a liquid used to cover surfaces with color

The paint is blue

to make a picture using paint

She likes to paint

to give a particular impression of someone or something

The report paints a sad picture of the situation

to move toward or arrive at a place

In scene

to move toward or arrive at a place

The train is coming

happening or appearing soon

In scene

happening or appearing soon

The coming weeks will be busy

to move from a higher place to a lower one

My friend is coming to my house

to get pleasure from something

In scene

to get pleasure from something

I enjoy reading books

to have your home or origin in a place

In scene

to have your home or origin in a place

I come from Turkey

to be from a place or source

I come from a small town

to be from a place

Problems come from stress

at some time in the future

In scene

at some time in the future

I will visit Japan one day

lasting for only one day

This was a one day trip

at some time in the future

One day I will visit Japan

to say something about someone or something

In scene

to say something about someone or something

He mentioned the book to me

to speak about something briefly

He didn't mention the price

to speak about something briefly

Please mention your experience in the letter

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

to make someone very tired

In scene

to make someone very tired

This heavy work kicked me

to hit something with your foot

In scene

to hit something with your foot

He kicked the ball

to force someone to leave a place

They kicked him out of the house

to begin working or operating

I get a kick out of this

an illegal or dishonest way of making money

In scene

an illegal or dishonest way of making money

They ran an illegal racket

a loud, unpleasant sound

Stop making such a racket

a tool with a handle and strings used in tennis or badminton

I bought a new tennis racket

to make something work again

In scene

to make something work again

Can you fix my bike?

to make something stay in a certain place

Please fix the shelf to the wall

a difficult or unpleasant situation

They are in a real fix

to make the result of a contest or vote unfair in advance

They tried to fix the election

to stay hidden and watch quietly

In scene

to stay hidden and watch quietly

A stranger was lurking in the shadows

an informal term for a grown male

In scene

an informal term for a grown male

He is a big boy now

a large hamburger with multiple patties

I ate a big boy for lunch

to feel concern about something

In scene

to feel concern about something

I don't give a shit about what they think

to not care about something

I do not give a shit about his opinion

a description of events

In scene

a description of events

I read a long story

a floor or level of a building

The house has two stories

a particular situation or set of events

That is a different story

to have something stuck in your throat making it hard to breathe

In scene

to have something stuck in your throat making it hard to breathe

He choked on a piece of apple

to stop or slow something from flowing

The leaves choke the drain

unable to breathe properly

He began to choke

unable to breathe properly

He choked on his food

very bad or of poor quality

In scene

very bad or of poor quality

This movie is shit

to lie to someone or trick them

Are you shitting me

to think something is true without proof

In scene

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

In scene

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

one of the four suits in a deck of cards

In scene

one of the four suits in a deck of cards

I have the ace of spades

a tool with a flat blade for digging

He used a spade to dig a hole

the number 8

In scene

the number 8

I have eight apples

in a place behind the speaker or at a time in the past

In scene

in a place behind the speaker or at a time in the past

I left my bag back there

at a place or time that was mentioned before

We talked about that back there

at that place we were before

I left my coat back there

the theme or idea being discussed

In scene

the theme or idea being discussed

This is a difficult subject

to make someone experience something unpleasant

He subjected the prisoner to torture

a person who is ruled by a monarch or government

He is a loyal subject of the queen

a person who is being studied or tested

The king protected his subjects

very unusual or weird

In scene

very unusual or weird

That is a freaky coincidence

a person who cleans and maintains a building

In scene

a person who cleans and maintains a building

The janitor cleaned the floor

a person employed to clean, maintain, and make minor repairs in a building

The janitor cleans the school

a person whose job is to clean a building

The janitor cleaned the hall

a round piece of metal used instead of money

In scene

a round piece of metal used instead of money

I need a token for the game

done to appear inclusive without real meaning

It was only a token gesture

something that represents a feeling or fact

This is a token of my gratitude

needed or essential

In scene

needed or essential

Sleep is necessary for health

something that must be done or is required

It is necessary to drink water every day

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

In scene

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

to become a part of a group or activity

In scene

to become a part of a group or activity

I want to join the club

to connect or fasten together

Please join these two pieces of rope

to go to be with someone

Join us for lunch

to bring people together in marriage

The priest joined them in marriage

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