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The Sopranos — Season 5 Episode 6

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CEFR level

at that exact place and time

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at that exact place and time

I saw him standing right there

a space where people stay until something happens

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a space where people stay until something happens

Please wait in the waiting area

a space where people stay until they can enter another place

Please sit in the waiting area

an unfair feeling for or against someone

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an unfair feeling for or against someone

We must fight against racial prejudice

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

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used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

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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

not stopped or broken

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not stopped or broken

He enjoyed an uninterrupted sleep

a period of time marked by particular events or characteristics

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a period of time marked by particular events or characteristics

We live in the digital age

the number of years someone has lived

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the number of years someone has lived

Age is just a number

to become older

Everyone ages

becoming older

People age as time passes

a skin disease in animals caused by mites

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a skin disease in animals caused by mites

The stray dog was suffering from mange

the practice of using the intellect as the main guide in life

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the practice of using the intellect as the main guide in life

Intellectualism is valued in universities

the side that faces forward

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the side that faces forward

He sat up front in the bus

open and direct in speech or behavior

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open and direct in speech or behavior

He was up front about the costs

paid or done before something happens

You must pay the fee up front

money paid before a service is done

I had to pay the fee up front

paid before receiving a service or product

I paid the rent up-front

the ending of a pregnancy

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the ending of a pregnancy

Abortion is a sensitive topic

to become less or go away

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to become less or go away

Interest in the project began to drop away

to be of significance or relevance

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to be of significance or relevance

It does not matter to me

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

This is a private matter

a short period of time

It happened in a matter of days

the material that things are made of

Everything is made of matter

significance or relevance

This work is a matter of great importance

a difficult or troubling situation

I have a private matter to discuss with you

a topic or situation being discussed

We should focus on the matter at hand

a physical material or substance

Everything in the universe is made of matter

a subject or situation being discussed

Let us talk about a different matter

the set of qualities that make a person who they are

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the set of qualities that make a person who they are

He has a strong character

a person in a story, movie, or game

He is my favorite character

a written mark or letter used in a writing system

This password requires eight characters

a particular person, especially one who is unusual or noteworthy

That old man is a real character

medical care to help someone recover from injury or illness

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medical care to help someone recover from injury or illness

She goes to physical therapy every week

to put words or information into a document or space

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to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

to form letters or words on a surface

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to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

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

to come into contact with someone or something

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to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

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to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

small white balls made from cassava root, used in pudding

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small white balls made from cassava root, used in pudding

I love tapioca pudding

to get or receive something

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to get or receive something

He got a new car

to understand or hear something correctly

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to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to give information to someone

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to give information to someone

Please inform us about the changes

content

He informed on his accomplice to the police

a large store selling food and household goods

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a large store selling food and household goods

I go to the supermarket every Saturday

to be in a state or condition

How are you doing

to act or conduct oneself in a particular way

You are doin fine

to perform an action

What are you doing

to be in a place or position

You are doin at the office

to carry out an action or activity

What are you doin'

a building where people live

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a building where people live

I live in a big house

to say that something is necessary

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to say that something is necessary

This job requires experience

to demand or necessitate

This job requires a lot of patience

to need something to happen

This job requires a lot of experience

to state your opinion firmly

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to state your opinion firmly

We must take a stand against injustice

to state your opinion or position clearly and publicly

It is time to take a stand against injustice

to publicly express a firm opinion about something

You need to take a stand on this issue

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

a feeling that someone or something is good or acceptable

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a feeling that someone or something is good or acceptable

She nodded to show her approval

official agreement or permission

He needs his boss's approval

an unspecified thing

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an unspecified thing

I want something to eat

used to indicate an approximate amount or degree

It costs something like ten dollars

an unknown or unspecified thing

There is something in my eye

possibly or maybe

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possibly or maybe

Perhaps it will rain today

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

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to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

I will pick up my friend from the airport

to get better or become more active

The economy is starting to pick up

to see or become aware of something

I picked up a strange smell in the room

to start again after stopping

We will pick up the lesson tomorrow

the act of going to get something

The package pick-up is at the front desk

the act of starting a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He is very good at the pick-up

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

feeling or showing pleasure

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feeling or showing pleasure

I am very happy today

a group of planets and other objects that orbit a star

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a group of planets and other objects that orbit a star

We live in the solar system

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 be admitted as a student to a college or university

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to be admitted as a student to a college or university

He will matriculate at the university next semester

to start doing something

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to start doing something

We will get to the main topic soon

to have the chance to do something

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to have the chance to do something

You get to meet the director

to arrive at a place

How do I get to the station

to cause someone to feel annoyed, worried, or discouraged

His constant talking really gets to me

the process of teaching and learning

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the process of teaching and learning

Education is important for everyone

details about a person or event

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details about a person or event

They come from different backgrounds

a computer process that runs without the user's direct attention

This app runs in the background

to give someone important information

The manager will background the team on the new project

the part of a picture or scene behind the main things

The mountains are in the background

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 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

a feeling of sadness or disappointment

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a feeling of sadness or disappointment

It is a shame that the store is closed

to make someone feel bad about something they did

They shamed him for lying

a feeling of being bad or wrong about something you did

He felt a deep sense of shame

an object or item

This is a useful thing

actions or events that people do

We have many things to do today

objects or matters of any kind

I have many things in my bag

an object, idea, or situation

Some things are hard to explain

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

letters, packages, or electronic messages sent through a system

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letters, packages, or electronic messages sent through a system

Did you check the mail today

letters and packages sent or received

I received a lot of mail today

a newspaper or magazine

I read the mail every morning

to cover a surface with color using paint

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to cover a surface with color using paint

I will paint the wall

a liquid used to cover surfaces with color

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a liquid used to cover surfaces with color

The paint is blue

to make a picture using paint

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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

used to express surprise or emotion

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used to express surprise or emotion

My god, look at that!

to go to your place of employment to do your job

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to go to your place of employment to do your job

I go to work every morning

a large freshwater fish often caught for food

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a large freshwater fish often caught for food

He caught a large carp in the lake

to say negative things about someone or something

Stop carping about every little detail

happening quickly without warning

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happening quickly without warning

There was a sudden change

to think about something carefully

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to think about something carefully

I will consider your offer

to think of as being something

I consider him a friend

to think about a particular fact when making a decision

You should consider the cost before buying it

the lower part of the face that holds the teeth

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the lower part of the face that holds the teeth

He broke his jaw in the accident

the bone that holds the teeth

He has a strong jaw

to talk for a long time, especially in an angry or boring way

Stop jawing and start working

not well organized or controlled

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not well organized or controlled

His thoughts are all over the place

in every part of a place

My papers are all over the place

not willing to work or be active

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not willing to work or be active

He is very lazy

not wanting to work or use energy

He is too lazy to clean his room

not willing to work or make an effort

He is too lazy to work

a mark given for school work

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a mark given for school work

I got a D plus on my history test

to make musical sounds with your voice

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to make musical sounds with your voice

I like to sing

to say good things about someone or something

She sang his praises

a series of musical notes that form a song

That sing was very catchy

to be very good or successful

The new design is really singing

used to express surprise or emotion

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used to express surprise or emotion

Oh my god that is incredible

an expression of shock or surprise

Oh my god look at this

containing as much as possible

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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 type of colorful carp fish

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a type of colorful carp fish

The pond is full of colorful koi

a set of matching jacket and trousers

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a set of matching jacket and trousers

He wore a black suit to the wedding

to be right or suitable for someone or something

This time suits me well

a claim or dispute brought to a court of law

He brought a suit against his neighbor

to look good or be suitable together

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to look good or be suitable together

This tie goes with your suit

to go somewhere together with someone

I will go with you to the store

to pick or select something

I will go with the red car

to be or become involved with someone or something

I want to go with someone who is kind

to stop existing or to no longer be present

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to stop existing or to no longer be present

The pain will go away soon

to leave a place

You should go away now

to travel somewhere for a short holiday

We will go away for the weekend

in or to a place that is not inside a building

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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

from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

used to emphasize a statement

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used to emphasize a statement

It is very cold indeed

happening at a low rate or with little activity

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happening at a low rate or with little activity

Business was slow today

moving at a low speed

The train is very slow

to make something move less quickly

You must slow down

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

something that is wrong or incorrect

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something that is wrong or incorrect

I sent the email by mistake

the process of being accepted into a school or organization

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the process of being accepted into a school or organization

She applied for admission to the university

a statement that you did something wrong

His admission of guilt surprised everyone

the amount of money you pay to enter a place or event

The admission is ten dollars

the process of a patient being admitted to a hospital for care

The hospital admission process was smooth

unlike or not identical

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unlike or not identical

We are different

not the same or not identical

These two books are different

the reason for which something is done

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the reason for which something is done

What is the purpose of this meeting?

the thing that you plan to do

What is the purpose of this meeting

very pleasant to taste

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very pleasant to taste

This cake is delicious

very enjoyable or satisfying

This cake is delicious

not changing or willing to change an opinion

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not changing or willing to change an opinion

She remained firm in her decision

an organization that sells goods or services

He works for a law firm

not soft or yielding

The mattress is very firm

a business organization

He works at a law firm

existing as a fact

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existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

an expression of appreciation

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an expression of appreciation

He sent his thanks

to tell someone you are grateful

Thanks for the help

a short phrase used to show you are grateful

Thanks for your help

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

by yourself or without help

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by yourself or without help

I live on my own

the feeling of worry caused by demands

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the feeling of worry caused by demands

He is under a lot of pressure

the strong effect of something pushing against something else

The water pressure is high

to try to make someone do something

They pressured him to sign the paper

in accordance with fact or reality

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in accordance with fact or reality

It is true that she is here

always telling the truth

He is a true person

always supporting and being faithful to someone

She is a true friend to me

always working as expected

This system is true and effective

to have an opinion or think something is true

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to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

an idea or belief you have

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an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

the act of thinking carefully

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the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

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

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

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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

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