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The Sopranos — Season 6 Episode 20

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relating to history or past times

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relating to history or past times

This city was historically a trade center

to understand something

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to understand something

I got it

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 think something is true without proof

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to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to be required or expected to do something

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to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

a strong feeling of liking something

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a strong feeling of liking something

He has a fascination with old cars

a very strong feeling of interest and attraction

She has a fascination with space

a treatment to help someone get better from an illness or injury

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a treatment to help someone get better from an illness or injury

She is starting physical therapy today

treatment for a mental or physical condition

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treatment for a mental or physical condition

She goes to therapy once a week

a person who wears clothes for photos or shows

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a person who wears clothes for photos or shows

She is a famous fashion model

a type or version of a product

This is the latest model of the car

a good example to follow

She is a good model for students

a simplified description or version of a system or process

They model the data in the system

the main long thin part of a plant

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the main long thin part of a plant

The flower has a long stem

the part of the brain that connects the brain to the spinal cord

The brain stem controls basic body functions

to come from a particular source

His success stems from hard work

to prevent something from flowing or spreading

He pressed the wound to stem the bleeding

to say something funny that is not true

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to say something funny that is not true

He likes to joke about my haircut

causing death

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causing death

The poison is deadly

very or completely

He is deadly serious

causing or able to cause death

The snake has a deadly bite

to a great degree

He was deadly serious about the matter

a pleasant thought or dream about something you wish for

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a pleasant thought or dream about something you wish for

He has a fantasy of traveling the world

stories about magic and imaginary worlds

I love reading fantasy novels

a pleasant situation that is not real

Living on the moon is a fantasy

a story or idea that is not real

I love reading fantasy books

to speak with someone

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to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

at any moment that

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at any moment that

You can come over any time

a tube of chopped meat inside a skin

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a tube of chopped meat inside a skin

I like to eat sausage

having a personality disorder with no care for others

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having a personality disorder with no care for others

He showed sociopathic tendencies

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

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

a small portable device used to store digital data

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a small portable device used to store digital data

I saved my photos on a memory stick

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 answer a telephone call

Please pick up the phone

to answer the phone when it rings

Please pick up the phone

to go and get someone or something

I will pick up my sister from school

to get knowledge or a skill

She picked up Spanish quickly

to take something in your hand or lift it

Please pick up the pen from the floor

having a positive or desirable quality

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having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

to lose blood from a wound

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to lose blood from a wound

Your finger is bleeding

to lose a large amount of money

The company is bleeding money

to gradually blend into something

The colors began to bleed together

to show very strong support for a team or group

He bleeds for his team

to breathe something in through your nose

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to breathe something in through your nose

He began to snort the powder

to force air loudly through your nose

The pig gave a loud snort

a small job that needs to be done

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a small job that needs to be done

I have many chores to do

to put pressure on someone to make them do something

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to put pressure on someone to make them do something

They tried to squeeze him into signing the contract

to press something firmly

Squeeze the lemon

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

She is my main squeeze

a large public road vehicle

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a large public road vehicle

I take the bus to work

to remove dirty dishes from a table

He bussed the table after the meal

to take someone somewhere by bus

They bus students to school

a dramatic work with singing and music

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a dramatic work with singing and music

I love watching opera

a play where singers perform with music

We saw a classic opera yesterday

to make a small hole in something with a sharp point

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to make a small hole in something with a sharp point

I pricked my finger with a needle

the male sex organ

He injured his penis

a small, sharp point on a plant or object

The tool has a small sharp prick at the end

a rude or annoying person

He is such a prick

to begin to be something

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to begin to be something

She wants to become a doctor

to change into a particular state or condition

Water will become ice

to look good on someone

That dress really becomes you

starting to be something

The weather will become cold

to talk about something in detail

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to talk about something in detail

I do not want to go into the details

to go inside or become part of something

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to go inside or become part of something

She went into the room

to be silent and unhappy because you are angry

He will go into a sulk if you say that

an alcoholic drink made from grapes

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an alcoholic drink made from grapes

I drink red wine

to treat someone to drinks or a meal as a way to gain their favor

They wined and dined the potential client

the final result of a situation

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the final result of a situation

The upshot of the meeting was an agreement

a long time with a special character

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a long time with a special character

This was a new era for the company

a long and distinct period of history

The invention of electricity started a new era

in the direction of someone or something

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in the direction of someone or something

She walked towards the door

right for a particular situation

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right for a particular situation

He is not fit for the job

to be the right size or shape to go into a space

The key fits the lock perfectly

strong and in good physical shape

She exercises to stay fit

a sudden, uncontrolled burst of physical movement

He had a fit of anger

a bitter Italian alcoholic drink made with gin, vermouth, and Campari

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a bitter Italian alcoholic drink made with gin, vermouth, and Campari

He ordered a negroni at the bar

a strong thin board made of layers of wood glued together

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a strong thin board made of layers of wood glued together

We used plywood to build the shelves

a period of seven days

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a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

a movement of the body that has a meaning

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a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

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a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

Please sign the contract here

to let go or set free

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to let go or set free

He decided to unleash the dog

a rude expression to show anger at someone

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a rude expression to show anger at someone

Don't say fuck you to me

a feeling of being nervous or upset

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a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to feel nervous or concerned about something

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to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

a time of great danger or difficulty

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a time of great danger or difficulty

The country is in a financial crisis

a dangerous or difficult situation that needs to be dealt with immediately

The country is facing a major crisis

a time of great danger or difficulty

The country is in an economic crisis

serious difficult situations

The country is facing an economic crisis

the act of going away from a place

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the act of going away from a place

Our departure is tomorrow

a change from what is normal or expected

This decision is a departure from our usual policy

almost always

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almost always

I am at home most of the time

true or accurate

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true or accurate

You are right

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

a group of organized crime members

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a group of organized crime members

These crime families control the city

a group of people related by blood or marriage

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a group of people related by blood or marriage

Many families live here

to go through an event or period

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to go through an event or period

They lived through the war

to stay alive during a difficult event

He lived through the crash

a moving ridge on water or in the air

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a moving ridge on water or in the air

The waves are very big today

to move your hand from side to side to greet or signal

She gave a friendly wave

to move from side to side repeatedly

The trees wave in the wind

a sudden increase in popularity or activity of something

There is a new wave of interest in jazz

to move something back and forth in the air

Wave the flag to show support

to move your hand from side to side to greet or signal

She waved at her friend

to get or take something with a fast movement

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to get or take something with a fast movement

She grabbed her keys and left

to surround or be on all sides of something

The walls grab the garden

to take something quickly with your hand

She reached out to grab the bag

to officially agree to work with an organization

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to officially agree to work with an organization

The player signed with a new team

to have someone or something in your thoughts

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to have someone or something in your thoughts

I am thinking of my friends

to have an idea or remember something

I can think of a better name

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

What do you think of this movie

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

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

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 take something to a place

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to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

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

the ability to wait calmly

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the ability to wait calmly

Please have some patience

the ability to wait calmly without getting angry

Learning requires a lot of patience

the science of treating illness and injuries

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the science of treating illness and injuries

He studies medicine at university

a substance used to treat illness

I take medicine for my headache

a substance used to treat illness

Take your medicine to feel better

a substance used to cure illness

Take your medicine every day

to stay in a place and not go out

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to stay in a place and not go out

They holed up in a small cabin

a word or group of words that communicates a meaning

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a word or group of words that communicates a meaning

This is a common expression

a look on someone's face that shows emotion

He had a sad expression

causing great sadness or shock

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causing great sadness or shock

The news was devastating

as it seems or appears

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as it seems or appears

Apparently, he forgot the meeting

to ask God to protect or help

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to ask God to protect or help

God bless you

to make someone feel happy or well

Her kindness blesses those around her

to feel very lucky or thankful

I feel blessed to have such a great family

to keep someone safe from harm

May God bless you and keep you safe

done using a phone

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done using a phone

We talked over the phone

using a telephone to communicate

We talked over the phone yesterday

to produce tears from the eyes

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to produce tears from the eyes

The baby started to cry

to ask for something in an urgent way

She cried for help

to make a loud sound or yell

He cried out in pain

to say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

I agree with you

to say yes or have the same opinion

I agree with your plan

to share the same view as someone

We agree on this point

used to emphasize a large amount of something (informal)

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used to emphasize a large amount of something (informal)

You scared the shit out of me

to strike or hit something

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to strike or hit something

The laser zapped the target

to make someone feel very tired

This long day really zapped me

to cook or heat food quickly in a microwave

Please zap this food for me

connected to the basic laws of a country

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connected to the basic laws of a country

This is a constitutional right

a short walk taken for exercise or health

He takes a daily constitutional

to say something without saying it directly

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to say something without saying it directly

He implied that he was tired

to say something without saying it directly

Silence may imply consent

an unknown or unspecified place

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an unknown or unspecified place

I left my keys somewhere

an unspecified or unknown location

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an unspecified or unknown location

I left my keys somewhere

place

I left my keys somewhere

to cut off someone's head

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to cut off someone's head

The soldier decapitated his enemy

an expression of surprise or admiration

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an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

a step taken to achieve a particular purpose

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a step taken to achieve a particular purpose

The government took strict measures to improve safety

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

connected to the time when a woman stops having periods

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connected to the time when a woman stops having periods

She is experiencing menopausal symptoms

to change someone's opinion or decision

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to change someone's opinion or decision

He tried to sway my decision

to move gently from one side to another

The trees sway in the wind

an action or step taken

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an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to go from one place to another

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to go from one place to another

Please move your car

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

a medical professional who treats women's reproductive health issues

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a medical professional who treats women's reproductive health issues

She has an appointment with her gynecologist

a doctor for women's reproductive health

I have an appointment with my gynecologist

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

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used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

I thought it was easy, but in fact it was hard

all the money, property, and possessions a person owns

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all the money, property, and possessions a person owns

He left his entire estate to his sister

a large piece of land with a house on it

He lives on a large estate

a particular social or legal position

He holds a high estate in society

someone you do not know

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someone you do not know

Don't talk to strangers

odd or surprising

The stranger the better

a person who is in a place they do not know

The stranger looked at the map

a person you do not know

I do not talk to a stranger

a person who is not known or is odd

He is a total stranger to me

to mean or symbolize something

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to mean or symbolize something

The dove represented peace in the story

to act or speak for someone

The lawyer represented his client in court

to be a symbol or sign for something

The dove represented peace

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