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The Sopranos — Season 5 Episode 8

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to require a specific amount of money

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to require a specific amount of money

It costs ten dollars

to need something

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to need something

This mistake cost him his job

to require a specific amount of money

This jacket costs fifty dollars

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

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to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

in a deep state of sleep or unawareness

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in a deep state of sleep or unawareness

The patient is still comatose

a violent hitting together of two things

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a violent hitting together of two things

The collision damaged both cars

any person

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any person

Can anyone help me?

the highest university degree

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the highest university degree

She has a doctorate in history

a liquid that you can drink

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a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

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to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

to move to a place

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to move to a place

Come here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Come now do not be upset

to occur or take place

How did this come about

sure to happen

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sure to happen

Change is inevitable

having great strength or effect

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having great strength or effect

He is a powerful leader

the part of a room that you walk on

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the part of a room that you walk on

Please clean the floor

a story or level of a building

I live on the third floor

the right to speak in a meeting or debate

The chairperson gave her the floor

to shock or surprise someone greatly

The news floored him

to push a car pedal all the way down

He decided to floor it on the highway

a type of energy that can be harmful in large amounts

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a type of energy that can be harmful in large amounts

Exposure to radiation is dangerous

to go to a previous place or time

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to go to a previous place or time

I want to go back home

to have existed since a particular time in the past

Our friendship goes back ten years

to agree to start a job or activity

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to agree to start a job or activity

He signed on for a two-year contract

to employ someone

They decided to sign on new employees

to begin a job or employment

I will sign on for the new job tomorrow

a type of meat product usually made from pork

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a type of meat product usually made from pork

This dish contains spicy sausage

an event that happens without warning

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an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

to get money or reward for work

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to get money or reward for work

He earns a good salary

to get money by working

I need to earn money

to get money for work done

She earns a salary

to get money for work done

He earns payment for his work

to share a home with someone

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to share a home with someone

They live with their friends

to accept and endure a difficult or unpleasant situation

You have to learn to live with it

to share a home with someone

I live with my family

to share a home with someone

They live with their grandparents

to accept and deal with something unpleasant

I have to live with this pain

a piece of information sent to someone

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a piece of information sent to someone

I sent you a message

to send information to someone

I will message him later

a piece of information sent to someone

She left a message for you

a written message sent on a phone

He sent a message by phone

content

I received a short message

a written note sent to someone

Please leave a message

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

information that someone must know to do their job or stay safe

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information that someone must know to do their job or stay safe

This safety procedure is a need to know

only for people who must have the information

Access is restricted to a need to know

only for people who must have the information

Access is limited to a need to know basis

information that must be kept secret

This information is need to know only

to start to control something

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to start to control something

He will take over the company

the act of taking control of a company or organization

They decided to take over the company

to bring something to a person or place

Can you take this over to her

to pass another vehicle while driving

It is dangerous to take over on a curve

to say something to get information

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to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to talk or say something

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to talk or say something

She says hello to her teacher

to say words to someone

He says hello to everyone

to speak words to communicate something

She says she is happy

to speak or write something

The sign says stop

to state a thought or belief

He says that this is a bad idea

to show or read as text

The sign says stop

to speak words to communicate something

He says a short story

to speak words

The report says the truth

taking into account; because of something

In scene

taking into account; because of something

We changed our plans in light of new information

of the highest quality or degree

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of the highest quality or degree

He is the greatest player

the most of something

She achieved the greatest success

very big in size or amount

This is the greatest mountain

having a high temperature

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having a high temperature

The coffee is hot

sexually attractive

In scene

sexually attractive

This game is hot

very strong or severe

He is hot to start his new job

very popular or successful

That game is very hot right now

having a high temperature

The coffee is very hot

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

In scene

to make a picture using paint

She likes to paint

to cover a surface with color using paint

I will paint the wall

to give a particular impression of someone or something

The report paints a sad picture of the situation

to cause something to go somewhere

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to cause something to go somewhere

I will send him to school

to send information to someone

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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

to start doing something with energy or force

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to start doing something with energy or force

He saw the task and went at it with energy

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

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feeling pleasure or satisfaction

I am glad to see you

feeling pleased or satisfied

I am glad to see you

to go away from something and not take it with you

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to go away from something and not take it with you

I left my bag behind

to accidentally not take something with you when you go

I left my bag behind at the cafe

to leave behind or give up

Please do not leave your bag behind

to make something stay in a place when you go

I left behind my phone

a design cut into a hard surface

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a design cut into a hard surface

He admired the beautiful engraving on the ring

not less than; at the very least

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not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

the meat from a deer

In scene

the meat from a deer

I tried venison for the first time

a box-shaped part of a piece of furniture that slides in and out to hold things

In scene

a box-shaped part of a piece of furniture that slides in and out to hold things

Put your socks in the drawer

a person who draws pictures

He is a talented drawer

an informal term for underpants

He put on a clean pair of drawers

a box-shaped piece of furniture that slides in and out of a desk or chest

Put the keys in the drawer

a specific product model name

In scene

a specific product model name

We chose the Duet washing machine

a song performed by two people

They sang a beautiful duet

to sing or play a piece of music with another person

They sang a beautiful duet together

to stay in a place until something happens

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to stay in a place until something happens

I am waiting for the bus

to stay in a place or delay an action until someone arrives or something happens

I wait for the bus

to feel excited for something to happen

I am waiting for my vacation

relating to crime or punishment

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relating to crime or punishment

The penal code is very strict

to send something through the air with force

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to send something through the air with force

He threw the ball to me

to get rid of something unwanted

He threw the broken chair away

to send something through the air with force

He threw the ball

an organization that helps people in danger at sea

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an organization that helps people in danger at sea

The coastguard saved the boat in the storm

to make a decision that supports one side in a dispute

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to make a decision that supports one side in a dispute

The judge ruled in their favor

to have power or authority over a place

The king rules in this land

to make an official decision about a legal matter

The judge ruled in the evidence

a feeling of sadness about something that happened or was not done

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a feeling of sadness about something that happened or was not done

He expressed his regret for the mistake

to feel sad about something you did

I regret saying that

without delay

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without delay

I will do it right away

in a way that is easy to see or understand

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in a way that is easy to see or understand

He is obviously lying

a polite word for a man

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a polite word for a man

Is there a gentleman who can help

polite term for a man

This gentleman is waiting

a polite man from a high social class

He is a true gentleman

a polite or formal word for a man

He is a real gentleman

the way things are organized or arranged

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the way things are organized or arranged

I like your desk setup

stupid or untrue talk

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stupid or untrue talk

That is total bullshit

to say something that is not true

Stop bullshitting me and tell the truth

to chat in a relaxed, informal way

We were just bullshitting in the kitchen

a mixed alcoholic drink made with Scotch whisky and Drambuie

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a mixed alcoholic drink made with Scotch whisky and Drambuie

I ordered a rusty nail at the bar

despite that; nevertheless

In scene

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

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

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

In scene

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

an expression of relief or gratitude

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an expression of relief or gratitude

Thank god you are safe

to feel or show you are happy something bad did not happen

I thank God that we are safe

said when you are happy about something

Thank God we are here

before now; in the past

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before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

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in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

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the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

My knee hurts

to strike someone with your knee

He tried to knee the opponent

to happen soon or be about to happen

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to happen soon or be about to happen

A problem came up

to happen or be mentioned

This topic will come up in the meeting

to grow up in the same place as someone else

She came up in a small town

to move to a higher place

Come up and see my room

to move near to something or someone

A stranger came up to me

to happen or appear

A problem came up at work

to move to a higher place or position

I came up the stairs to my office

to be mentioned or discussed

Your name came up in our meeting

happening or appearing soon

The exam date is coming up soon

to be going to happen in the near future

Christmas is coming up fast

to happen or take place

Many questions came up during the event

to move to a higher position or status

She came up in the company quickly

to be worthy of something

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to be worthy of something

You deserve to be happy

to be worthy of something

In scene

to be worthy of something

You deserve a break

a round red or yellow fruit eaten as a vegetable

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a round red or yellow fruit eaten as a vegetable

I like to eat fresh tomatoes

to look at every part of a place carefully

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to look at every part of a place carefully

I scoured the room for my keys

an old container for keeping food cold with ice

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an old container for keeping food cold with ice

The food was kept in an icebox

happening just after something else

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happening just after something else

I will call you right after the meeting

at the moment that comes just after something happens

I left right after the movie

the end parts of the arms used for holding things

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the end parts of the arms used for holding things

She holds the cup in her hands

skill or competence to do something

He has the hands for this work

power or responsibility to do something

This situation is out of my hands

physical assistance from people

I need extra hands to finish the project

to stop talking or make someone stop talking

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to stop talking or make someone stop talking

Please shut up

to make someone stop talking

Just shut up and listen

to stop talking or to tell someone else to be silent

Please shut up while I am working

to stop speaking, especially to be quiet

Please shut up and listen

to continue to live

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to continue to live

Plants cannot survive without water

to stay alive after a dangerous event

He survived the accident

to continue to live after someone else has died

He survived his wife by ten years

to continue to exist after a difficult situation

They survived the earthquake

the process of returning to a normal life after illness or prison

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the process of returning to a normal life after illness or prison

He went to a rehabilitation center after his injury

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

In scene

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

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 central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

must or need to

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must or need to

I gotta go now

to need to do something

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to need to do something

I gotta go now

to understand or comprehend something

In scene

to understand or comprehend something

I don't get this math problem

used to tell someone to pay attention to what you are about to say

Get this, he actually apologized

used to tell someone to listen to something surprising

Get this he actually won the race

in any case

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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

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

a thing given to someone freely

In scene

a thing given to someone freely

This is a gift for you

to give something to someone

She decided to gift the book to her friend

the ability or right to give or decide something

She has the gift to make final decisions

a natural ability to do something well

She has a gift for music

an act of moving through water using your body

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an act of moving through water using your body

I like to swim in the sea

to move through water using your body

I like to swim

to be successful or stay afloat

The new business will swim

a meeting where you learn something

I am going to my swim lesson

to make an effort to do something

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to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to test something to see if it works

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to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

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

They will try the suspect in court

something that covers or protects

In scene

something that covers or protects

The manhole cover is made of iron

a flat cover over a hole in the street

The car drove over the manhole cover

to decide that a planned event will not happen

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to decide that a planned event will not happen

They had to cancel the meeting

to make a mark on a ticket or stamp to show it cannot be used again

The machine will cancel your ticket

to stop supporting or approving of someone publicly

People decided to cancel the actor

to decide that something will not happen

I need to cancel my appointment

the mother of your spouse

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the mother of your spouse

My mother in law is very kind

the act of entering a place again

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the act of entering a place again

The visa allows for multiple re-entry

the superlative form of "old", meaning having lived or existed for the longest time

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the superlative form of "old", meaning having lived or existed for the longest time

My grandfather is the oldest person I know

having lived or existed for a very long time

This is the oldest building in the city

the one who is the most advanced in age

She is the oldest child in the family

the first or most ancient

This is the oldest church in the region

the one with the most years

He is the oldest person here

the superlative form of old, meaning having lived or existed for the longest time

This is the oldest building in the city

a part of a surface or space

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a part of a surface or space

This is a quiet area

a subject or part of a situation

In scene

a subject or part of a situation

He is an expert in this area

a part of a place

This is a play area for children

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to have a need for something

In scene

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

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 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

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