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The Sopranos — Season 3 Episode 12

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a sheet or thickness of material

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a sheet or thickness of material

The cake has three layers

to put one thickness of material over something

You should layer the cake with cream

to comprehend or grasp meaning

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to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

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

something that is wrong or incorrect

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something that is wrong or incorrect

I made a mistake

to think something is different than it really is

I mistook him for his brother

showing no kindness or affection

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showing no kindness or affection

He is a cold person

a common sickness with a runny nose and cough

I have a cold

having a low temperature

The winter cold is harsh

not awake or aware of what is happening

He was knocked cold in the fight

the quality of caring only about yourself

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the quality of caring only about yourself

His selfishness ruined their friendship

the place where a person lives or grew up

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the place where a person lives or grew up

I am going back home next month

the place where a person lives or grew up; to a previous place or position

I am going back home today

the place where a person grew up

I am going back home for the summer

to a previous place or position

I am going back home tomorrow

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

to intentionally end one's own life

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to intentionally end one's own life

He committed suicide

very easy to find or not special

This is a common mistake

a fast back-and-forth running drill in sports

We ran suicides during practice

the act of intentionally killing yourself

He attempted suicide

to force someone to do something

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to force someone to do something

He made me wait outside

in a very good or easy situation

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in a very good or easy situation

You have got it made with this job

produce | to create or cause something

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produce | to create or cause something

He made me laugh

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

not yet decided or settled

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not yet decided or settled

The case is pending

waiting for something to happen

The delivery is pending

waiting to be dealt with or approved

I have a pending payment

going to happen soon

The pending meeting is tomorrow

not yet decided or finished

The application is still pending

used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

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used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

I don't like it. Neither do I

not one or the other

Neither book is good

not one of two people or things

Neither of the students is here

not one or the other

The box is neither big nor small

after a long time or delay

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after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

to make an exact copy of something

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to make an exact copy of something

Scientists tried to replicate the experiment

relating to one specific person or thing

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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

in a truthful and sincere way

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in a truthful and sincere way

Please answer honestly

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

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the scientific study of the mind and behavior

She is studying psychology at university

to keep existing or functioning

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to keep existing or functioning

The story will live on

a live or recorded video or audio sent over the internet

The event is live on the internet

to use a specific food or amount of money to stay alive

They live on bread and water

to have your home in a particular place

Students live on campus

to do physical activity to stay healthy or fit

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to do physical activity to stay healthy or fit

I do exercise every morning

a task done to practice or improve a skill

I have to do this math exercise

an activity done to learn or improve a skill

This is a grammar exercise

to use a power, right, or quality

You can exercise your right to vote

not in or to any place

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not in or to any place

I have nowhere to go tonight

in no place

There is nowhere to sit

for the reason that

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for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

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from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

not wanting to work or use energy

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not wanting to work or use energy

He is too lazy to clean his room

not willing to work or be active

He is very lazy

not willing to work or make an effort

He is too lazy to work

a person who runs a large, important company

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a person who runs a large, important company

He is considered a true captain of industry

to damage something so badly that it is no longer good or useful

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to damage something so badly that it is no longer good or useful

The rain ruined my clothes

to cause great damage to something

The rain ruined our plans

the state of being completely destroyed or failed

The war brought total ruin

the broken parts of a building that was destroyed

We visited the ancient ruins

to walk with a heavy load or with effort

They are humpin heavy packs up the trail

to move with effort or push against something

He was humpin a heavy box up the hill

in relation to

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in relation to

We have a better position vis a vis our rivals

causing a feeling of disgust or strong disapproval

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causing a feeling of disgust or strong disapproval

This is a sick joke

feeling unwell

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feeling unwell

I feel sick today

slang for very good or impressive

That car is sick

annoyed or bored with something you have experienced for too long

I am sick of this noise

liked more than others

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liked more than others

Blue is my favorite color

to mark as preferred

This is my favorite song

to make use of something

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to make use of something

I am using a computer

not possible to consider or allow

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not possible to consider or allow

Going to the party is out of the question

being talked about or considered

The topic is out of the question at the meeting

to make something happen

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to make something happen

Smoking can lead to cancer

to be a route or road that goes to a specific destination

This path leads to the beach

to cause something to happen

Hard work will lead to success

to provide a way to a place

This door leads to the garden

the reason for which something is done

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the reason for which something is done

His intent was to win the race

very focused on doing something

She was intent on finishing the project

a plan or goal

His intent was to help

a place that sells cars

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a place that sells cars

I bought a car from the dealership

to go from one place to another

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to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

to like one thing more than another

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to like one thing more than another

I would rather stay home

used to show a choice or preference for one thing

I would rather stay home

to a moderate degree

It is rather cold today

time without end

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time without end

They promised to love each other for eternity

not very important or serious

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not very important or serious

He has a low-level job

a man who acts strong and brave

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a man who acts strong and brave

He acts like a tough guy to impress his friends

a man who behaves in a forceful or intimidating way to appear strong and dangerous

He acts like a tough guy

to state something with authority

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to state something with authority

You cannot dictate my life

to tell someone what to do in an authoritative way

He tried to dictate what we should do

to give orders or instructions that must be followed

He likes to dictate what others should do

to say words aloud for someone else to write down

The manager dictated the report to her secretary

new and different in a good way

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new and different in a good way

His ideas are very original

the earliest or initial form of something

This is the original version

to behave in a dishonest way to gain an advantage

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to behave in a dishonest way to gain an advantage

Do not cheat on the exam

to have a secret romantic or sexual relationship with someone else while in a relationship

He cheated on his wife

a person who acts dishonestly to get an advantage

He is a known cheat

to avoid something bad

He managed to cheat death

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

a picture made with paint

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a picture made with paint

This painting is beautiful

to cover a surface with color using paint

I am painting the wall blue

to make a picture using paint

She loves painting

taking up all of your attention or energy

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taking up all of your attention or energy

Their love was all consuming

taking up all of someone's attention or energy

His passion for music is all-consuming

a group of people working together

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a group of people working together

The film crew worked hard

to work as a member of a boat's team

He likes to crew on sailing boats

a group of people working together

The crew is ready

the group of people who work on a movie or show, not the actors

The film crew set up the cameras

a free trip in a vehicle

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a free trip in a vehicle

He gave me a lift

to make something better or more attractive

This paint will lift the look of the room

a device that moves people or things up and down between floors in a building

The lift is broken so we must take the stairs

to move something to a higher position

Can you lift this box

a nation in North America

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a nation in North America

The United States is a large country

a promise or firm decision to do something

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a promise or firm decision to do something

He has a strong commitment to his work

a machine that gives out something

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a machine that gives out something

There is a soap dispenser in the bathroom

used to give one reason or example

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used to give one reason or example

One thing I like about this house is the garden

a picture of a person

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a picture of a person

She painted a beautiful portrait of her mother

a painting or photograph of a person

This is a portrait of my grandfather

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

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

to say what something is like

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to say what something is like

Can you describe your house?

to say what something is like

Can you describe your house

to say what someone or something is like

Can you describe him

to say what something is like

The author describes the scene well

a young human being

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a young human being

Many children go to school

a person's sons or daughters

She has three children

young human beings

The children are playing in the park

young human beings

These children are studying for their exam

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

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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

a person or thing that causes others to feel ashamed

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a person or thing that causes others to feel ashamed

He is a disgrace to his family

to cause someone to feel ashamed

He disgraced his family with his actions

a machine that washes dishes automatically

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a machine that washes dishes automatically

Put the plates in the dishwasher

a person who washes dishes in a kitchen

He works as a dishwasher at the restaurant

that is enough; no more

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that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

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as much as needed

This is enough for me

in a short time

I have enough money

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

feeling relaxed and not worried

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feeling relaxed and not worried

I feel comfortable here

making you feel relaxed and without pain

This bed is very comfortable

despite that; nevertheless

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despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

as a result of the fact that

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as a result of the fact that

Now that you are here, we can start

used to explain that something is true because of a new situation

Now that you are here we can start

the way something is done

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the way something is done

He spoke in a professional manner

to make something new or bring into existence

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to make something new or bring into existence

I want to create a new account

the number 1,000

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the number 1,000

I have a thousand books

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

used to show something happens no matter what

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used to show something happens no matter what

I will go even if it rains

continuing without stopping

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continuing without stopping

The incessant rain lasted for days

to become joined in marriage

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to become joined in marriage

They decided to marry last year

having a husband or wife

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having a husband or wife

They want to marry soon

to be very committed to something

He married his life to music

to begin or continue something

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to begin or continue something

Please go ahead

official approval to start an activity

We got the go ahead to start

a short well-known statement that expresses a general truth

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a short well-known statement that expresses a general truth

He quoted an old adage about patience

must or need to

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must or need to

You gotta see this movie

to need to do something

You gotta see this movie

a fatal brain disease that affects cows and can be passed to humans who eat infected beef

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a fatal brain disease that affects cows and can be passed to humans who eat infected beef

Mad cow disease is a dangerous illness for cows

the part of your body used to see

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the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

made larger by air or force

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made larger by air or force

The balloon is fully blown

a slang term for the illegal drug cocaine

He has been using blown lately

to break something into pieces

The building was blown up by a bomb

to make someone feel very impressed

I was blown away by his performance

to stick something to a surface

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to stick something to a surface

He plastered posters on the wall

a soft mixture used to cover walls or fix bones

He has a plaster on his arm

the greatest amount or furthest point allowed

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the greatest amount or furthest point allowed

There is a speed limit here

the highest amount or level allowed

There is a limit to how many people can enter

to keep something within a certain amount

You should limit your sugar intake

the act of caring for a child

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the act of caring for a child

She is good at mothering her children

a building where materials are made or processed

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a building where materials are made or processed

The old mill is by the river

a device for grinding or crushing a substance into powder

I use a small mill to grind coffee beans

a place where grain is ground into flour

Grain is ground at the mill

a person who comes to live in a new country

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a person who comes to live in a new country

He is an immigrant from Italy

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