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The Sopranos — Season 4 Episode 3

Words & meanings

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total; used to emphasize

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total; used to emphasize

It was a complete surprise

to bring to an end

Please complete the form

to make something have all its parts

You must complete the puzzle

having all parts; finished

The set is now complete

to drink a small amount of liquid at a time

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to drink a small amount of liquid at a time

She likes to sip her coffee slowly

a small amount of liquid that you drink

He took a sip of tea

to make use of something

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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

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

a person who buys and sells goods

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a person who buys and sells goods

He is a successful trader

an opinion or suggestion about what to do

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an opinion or suggestion about what to do

I need some advice

an opinion about what someone should do

I need your advice

feelings of pity and care for someone who is sad

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feelings of pity and care for someone who is sad

I feel great sympathy for her loss

feelings of agreement with a cause or group

She has sympathy for the cause

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

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a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

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one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

known by many people

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known by many people

He is a high profile lawyer

attracting a lot of public attention

The company is involved in a high profile lawsuit

attracting a lot of public attention

She handled a high-profile case

the land along the edge of a sea or lake

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the land along the edge of a sea or lake

We walked along the shore

the land along the edge of a sea or lake

We walked along the shore

having a high temperature

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having a high temperature

The coffee is hot

very strong or severe

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very strong or severe

He is hot to start his new job

very popular or successful

That game is very hot right now

sexually attractive

This game is hot

having a high temperature

The coffee is very hot

a person who plays the violin

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a person who plays the violin

She is a talented violinist

money paid for instruction at a school

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money paid for instruction at a school

The tuition at this university is high

a formal written or spoken expression of facts or opinions

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a formal written or spoken expression of facts or opinions

He made a statement to the press

something you say or write

He made a strong statement

a written record of financial transactions or a formal account

I checked my bank statement

someone who travels on a river using a raft

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someone who travels on a river using a raft

The rafter enjoyed the fast river

a long piece of wood that supports a roof

The rafter supports the roof

a formal written request for something

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a formal written request for something

She sent her job application

a piece of software on a computer or phone

I downloaded a new application

a practical use for something

This tool has a useful application

to come and get someone in a vehicle

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to come and get someone in a vehicle

Can you pick me up at six?

something that makes you feel more awake or happy

This coffee is a great pick-me-up

something that makes you feel more energetic or happy

I need a quick pick-me-up

to not continue an action

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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

wearing neat, stylish clothes like a private school student

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wearing neat, stylish clothes like a private school student

He wears preppy clothes to work

an official advisor, especially in an Italian criminal organization

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an official advisor, especially in an Italian criminal organization

He is the right hand man and consigliere of the crime boss

a person who likes and helps someone or something

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a person who likes and helps someone or something

He is a big supporter of this club

a person who agrees with and helps a person or group

She is a strong supporter of this charity

in a way that causes regret or disappointment

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in a way that causes regret or disappointment

Unfortunately, I cannot come

used to say that something is sad or unlucky

Unfortunately the store is closed today

in a way that shows bad luck or sadness

She responded unfortunately to the bad news

in a way that is sad or disappointing

Unfortunately it is raining today

to say what is important without extra details

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to say what is important without extra details

Please stop wasting time and get to the point

not able to do something

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not able to do something

He was unable to come

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

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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

people who are treated cruelly and unfairly by those in power

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people who are treated cruelly and unfairly by those in power

He fought for the rights of oppressed people

treated in a cruel and unfair way

Many people felt oppressed in that system

treated in a cruel and unfair way by someone with power

The oppressed villagers rebelled against the ruler

a person with no home or job who moves from place to place

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a person with no home or job who moves from place to place

The tramp slept in the park

making no sound

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making no sound

The room was completely silent

to offer an idea for consideration

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to offer an idea for consideration

I suggest we go home

to show or imply something

The evidence suggests he is guilty

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

to stop being seen or found

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to stop being seen or found

The sun disappeared behind the clouds

to make an effort to do something

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to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

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to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

relating to both Italian and American culture

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relating to both Italian and American culture

She is Italian American

a game where numbers are called out

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a game where numbers are called out

We play bingo every Friday

a portable device used to make calls and access the internet

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a portable device used to make calls and access the internet

I lost my cell phone yesterday

a device for talking to people from far away

She answered the phone quickly

a small phone you can carry with you

I forgot my cell phone at home

a small phone you can carry with you

My cell phone is in my bag

a phone you can carry with you

Many people use a mobile phone

a person who steals things

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a person who steals things

The thief stole my wallet

to take something that is not yours

The thief stole my phone

a person who steals things

The thief stole the wallet

a person who steals things

The thief was caught by police

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

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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

to take something to a place

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to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

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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

a small change to a law or document

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a small change to a law or document

The committee proposed an amendment to the law

a word or phrase used in a particular context

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a word or phrase used in a particular context

This is a technical term

a rule or part of an agreement

The terms of the contract are fair

a fixed length of time for a job or office

His term in office ends soon

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

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a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

He cast his vote for the candidate

to make a choice in an election or meeting

I will vote tomorrow

to make someone feel very tired

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to make someone feel very tired

Walking all day will tire you

the rubber part of a wheel that touches the road

The car needs a new tire

pleasing to the eye or mind

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pleasing to the eye or mind

She has a beautiful voice

very pleasing to look at

She is a beautiful woman

a list of days, weeks, and months of a year

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a list of days, weeks, and months of a year

Check the calendar for the date

to remain in a place

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to remain in a place

Please stick around for a few minutes

to stay in a place for a while

Please stick around after the meeting

to stay in a place for a while

You should stick around after the meeting

an institution where students study for advanced degrees and where research is conducted

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an institution where students study for advanced degrees and where research is conducted

I study at a big university

a place where people study after high school

They study at the university

a meal where each guest brings a dish to share

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a meal where each guest brings a dish to share

We are having a potluck dinner

a meal where each guest brings a dish to share

We are hosting a potluck dinner tonight

no longer living

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no longer living

The flower is dead

in serious trouble

If the boss finds out I am dead

very or completely

The shot was dead center

having no feeling or movement temporarily

My leg is dead

to leave a place or person, often used as a rude way to tell someone to leave

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to leave a place or person, often used as a rude way to tell someone to leave

Get lost and leave me alone

to not know where you are

We will get lost in this city

to become unable to be found

I got lost in the city

to not know where you are

I will get lost in the city

to remove or destroy something entirely

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to remove or destroy something entirely

The storm will wipe out the crops

to fall or hit something suddenly

He wiped out while riding his bike

to completely destroy something

The storm wiped out the entire crop

too bad to be forgiven

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too bad to be forgiven

His mistake was unforgivable

to try to achieve something over a period of time

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to try to achieve something over a period of time

He is working for his goals

to have a job at a company or for a person

I work for a global company

to be appropriate or effective for someone or something

This schedule works for me

to do a job for someone

I work for a big company

complete or total

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complete or total

It was pure luck

not mixed with anything else

This water is pure

not mixed with other substances; clean

This is pure water

a made-up, meaningless word

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a made-up, meaningless word

He invented the word muscia-moosh

behaving badly

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behaving badly

He is a naughty child

behaving badly or not following rules

The naughty child did not listen

a type of small ear-shaped pasta

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a type of small ear-shaped pasta

I cooked orecchiette for dinner

to go to an event or be in a place

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to go to an event or be in a place

I will attend the meeting

to happen at the same time as something else

Fever often attends this illness

to help or look after someone or something

You should attend to your studies

to stay until someone or something arrives

He attended the guests at the door

to have your home or origin in a place

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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

to give your time or effort to something

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to give your time or effort to something

He devotes his time to helping others

cars and other vehicles on the road

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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

to make something seem less important than it is

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to make something seem less important than it is

Do not trivialize his feelings about the situation

the person in charge of a meeting or group

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the person in charge of a meeting or group

The chairman started the meeting

to go back to a place or activity

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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

a woman who uses magic

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a woman who uses magic

The sorceress cast a powerful spell

having no place to live

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having no place to live

He is homeless

a person who is seen as a perfect example of a particular quality or type

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a person who is seen as a perfect example of a particular quality or type

He became the poster boy for the movement

to speak honestly to someone

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to speak honestly to someone

I will level with you

to be at the same position or standard as someone or something

His performance levels with the best players

a person who speaks for an organization

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a person who speaks for an organization

The company spokesman announced the news

an expression used when leaving or going to sleep

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an expression used when leaving or going to sleep

Good night, see you tomorrow

a polite expression used when leaving someone in the evening or when going to sleep

I will see you tomorrow good night

words said when parting at night

Good night see you tomorrow

a nice time spent during the evening

I had a good night with my friends

to move upward or to come closer

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to move upward or to come closer

Come on up to the balcony

to move closer to a place

Come on up to my office

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

a tool that measures body heat

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a tool that measures body heat

I use a thermometer to check my temperature

to receive something that is offered

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to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

to accept or endure something

You should take it as a gift

to accept a situation as it is

You have to take it as it is

to accept a difficult situation

I cannot take it anymore

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

used to make a polite request

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used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

to behave as if something is true when it is not

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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 when it is not

He pretended to be asleep

to act as if something is true

The kids pretend to be superheroes

extremely good

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extremely good

This cake is excellent

a thought or plan in your mind

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a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

the feeling of being sad

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the feeling of being sad

Her eyes were full of sadness

not wearing clothes on the upper body

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not wearing clothes on the upper body

The man was topless

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