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The Walking Dead — Season 4 Episode 16

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to succeed in doing something

In scene

to succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to cause someone to do something

In scene

to cause someone to do something

He made me cry

to produce or form something

In scene

to produce or form something

I make dinner every day

to say or express something

She made a suggestion

any object or matter

In scene

any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

In scene

any object or matter

I don't have anything

the solid surface of the earth

In scene

the solid surface of the earth

Sit on the ground

to press something into small pieces or powder

He ground the pepper

the space between two moving objects

Keep ground between the cars

a reason for a decision or belief

There is no ground for your complaint

to speak with someone

In scene

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

right for a particular situation

In scene

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

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

used to add a negative statement

In scene

used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

to leave or escape from a place

In scene

to leave or escape from a place

The thief managed to get away

to move away from a place or person

I need to get away from the noise

to go somewhere else for a vacation or change of scenery

I need to get away for a few days

to break free from a place or situation

The thief managed to get away

to begin to be something

In scene

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

a man who is in a romantic relationship

In scene

a man who is in a romantic relationship

He has a boyfriend

a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

She went to the cinema with her boyfriend

a regular male romantic partner

My boyfriend is a doctor

real or true

In scene

real or true

Is this website legit?

to have a different opinion than someone

In scene

to have a different opinion than someone

I disagree with you

to make someone feel sick or unwell

The hot weather seems to disagree with me

to not have the same opinion as someone

I disagree with your idea

to make someone feel sick in their stomach

Dairy products sometimes disagree with me

a response to a question

In scene

a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

to place seeds or young plants in soil so they can grow

In scene

to place seeds or young plants in soil so they can grow

They are planting trees

to put something in a secret place

He planted the evidence in her bag

to place something in a fixed position

He planted his feet on the ground

a place where people stay in tents or temporary shelters

In scene

a place where people stay in tents or temporary shelters

The summer camp is near the lake

a group with a shared opinion

Both camps agree on the plan

to live in a tent or shelter for a short time

We decided to camp in the mountains

to put something down flat

In scene

to put something down flat

Lay the book on the table

informal term for having sexual intercourse

He bragged about his last lay

to touch someone with their lips as a sign of affection

He leaned in to lay her

to remove the cover from something

He helped to lay the truth bare

the side opposite to right

In scene

the side opposite to right

Turn left here

still there after others have gone

In scene

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

to see or notice someone or something

In scene

to see or notice someone or something

I spotted him in the crowd

to pay for someone's bill or cost

I will spot you for lunch today

a particular area or point

This is a nice spot for a picnic

a strong liking for something

She has a soft spot for cats

to pull something along a surface or with effort

In scene

to pull something along a surface or with effort

Drag the chair across the room

something that is boring or annoying

This meeting is such a drag

a puff of smoke from a cigarette or joint

He took a long drag

a performance where men dress in women's clothing for entertainment

He is famous for his drag performance

to point or direct something toward a target

In scene

to point or direct something toward a target

He aimed at the target

a purpose or target that someone wants to achieve

My aim is to learn English

to plan to do something

I aim to finish my work today

to try to do something that makes someone satisfied

We aim to please our customers

a particular area or position

In scene

a particular area or position

This is a beautiful place

to occur or take place

The meeting will take place tomorrow

to put something in a position

Please place the book on the table

to know or recognize someone

I know his face but I can't place him

at the back of something

In scene

at the back of something

The cat is behind the sofa

in the space at the back of something

The ball is behind the chair

the part of the body you sit on

He fell on his behind

the person or thing that causes something to happen

She is the force behind this project

not on time

He is behind schedule

without someone knowing

He did it behind my back

to give support to someone or something

We are behind you

left in a place when you go away

He left his keys behind

to use your teeth to cut or hurt something

In scene

to use your teeth to cut or hurt something

The dog bit him

a small part of something

In scene

a small part of something

Give me a bit of paper

a short performance or routine

He did a funny bit on stage

a short period of time

Wait a bit

having the skill or opportunity to do something

In scene

having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

In scene

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

I don't live there anymore

now not happening or existing

I don't live here anymore

not happening or existing now

I don't go there anymore

not happening or existing now

They don't play together anymore

to keep doing or using something

In scene

to keep doing or using something

Stick with your plan

to be unable to get rid of someone or something you do not want

I have to stick with this broken computer all day

to continue to support or be with someone

I decided to stick with my friend during the crisis

to keep doing or using something

You should stick with your studies

to continue using or choosing something

I will stick with my plan

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

to see or learn where someone or something is

In scene

to see or learn where someone or something is

I found my keys

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The court found that the agreement was invalid

discover | to see or learn where someone or something is

They found the lost dog

to begin or create something

He founded a new company

to be worthy of something

In scene

to be worthy of something

You deserve a break

to be worthy of something

You deserve to be happy

to speak about a topic

In scene

to speak about a topic

We need to talk about the plan

to highlight how extreme something is

Talk about a lucky break

to say something about a particular subject

They talked about the project

used to tell someone to be quiet

In scene

used to tell someone to be quiet

Shh, be quiet

a sound used to tell someone to be silent

Shh the movie has started

a sound used to tell someone to be quiet

He made a shh sound

to take place and affect someone

In scene

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

a line or route along which something moves

In scene

a line or route along which something moves

The train is on the track

a special advantage or connection that helps you succeed

He has the inside track for the job

to follow the movement or development of something

The police are tracking the suspect

to be logical or consistent with what is already known

This story tracks with the facts

a written note of information you keep to remember it

I keep a track of my expenses

a piece of recorded music on an album

This is my favorite track on the album

a sport where people run races on a track

She runs track at school

to manage in a difficult situation

In scene

to manage in a difficult situation

How are you holding up

to make someone or something late

In scene

to make someone or something late

Traffic held me up

to manage a difficult situation

He held up well during the stress

to raise something in the air

Please hold up your hand

to stay true or strong over time

The theory still holds up

to rob someone using a weapon

They tried to hold up the store

to lift or keep something in a raised position

These pillars hold up the roof

to physically keep something in place or to remain valid under pressure

The pillars hold up the roof

to ask someone to stop and wait for a moment

Please hold up while I lock the door

to be able to be accepted or proven true when examined

Your theory does not hold up

to remain strong or successful

He is holding up well after the accident

that is enough; no more

In scene

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

as much as needed

This is enough for me

a fully grown male human

In scene

a fully grown male human

Two men are here

adult human males

The men are standing outside

an adult human male

Many men work here

adult human males

These men are strong

traveling from one place to another

In scene

traveling from one place to another

The journey took ten hours

a famous American rock music group

I love listening to the band Journey

a long or difficult series of events to reach a goal

Learning a new language is a long journey

to travel from one place to another

They will journey across the country

an object used to hurt or attack someone

In scene

an object used to hurt or attack someone

He has a dangerous weapon

to supply with weapons

They will weaponize the drones

an object used for fighting or attacking

The suspect dropped the weapon

an object used to attack or defend

He was carrying a weapon

to move your body with small twisting motions

In scene

to move your body with small twisting motions

The child began to squirm in his seat

not a single thing

In scene

not a single thing

There is nothing here

not a single thing

I have nothing in my hand

still there after others have gone

There is nothing left

not anything

There is nothing in the box

a tool that shoots bullets

In scene

a tool that shoots bullets

The man has a gun

a weapon that shoots bullets

He hid the gun in his bag

to fire a gun at someone or something

He gunned the target

a device that shoots out a substance

She used a glue gun

to make a wild animal used to living with people

In scene

to make a wild animal used to living with people

Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago

the direction that is to the left when you watch the sun rise

In scene

the direction that is to the left when you watch the sun rise

He lives in the north

hurting or uncomfortable

In scene

hurting or uncomfortable

My muscles are sore

quick to become angry or offended

He is a sore loser

a painful spot on the skin

He has a sore on his lip

the part that is behind or at the back of something

In scene

the part that is behind or at the back of something

My back hurts

to a previous place or position

In scene

to a previous place or position

Please come back

to reply to someone's message

I will write back soon

to support someone or something

I will back you up

a covering for the head

In scene

a covering for the head

He is wearing a hat

the permanent end of life

In scene

the permanent end of life

Everyone will die one day

a small cube with numbers used in games

Roll the die

to want something very much

I am dying for a coffee

very wanting to do something

I am dying to see the show

a person who has never done a particular activity

He is still a die here

very close to death

The plant is going to die soon

to stop living

The old tree died yesterday

to stop functioning or operating

My laptop died suddenly

to stop being alive

All living things will eventually die

in the area close to a place

In scene

in the area close to a place

Many trees are around the school

used to indicate an approximate amount

I will arrive around 5 PM

having knowledge of how to use or handle something

She knows her way around the office

to change the direction or result of something

We must turn the situation around

the part of the body connecting the head to the torso

In scene

the part of the body connecting the head to the torso

She wore a scarf around her neck

to kiss and hug someone romantically

They were necking in the park

a situation where someone is closely watching or pressuring you

My boss is breathing down my neck

a narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas

The village lies on a narrow neck of land

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

to move something to a position

In scene

to move something to a position

Put the book on the table

to make someone go through a difficult situation

The mistake put him in a difficult situation

to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put this

to direct your attention or effort toward something

She put all her energy into the project

a place where animals or people are protected

In scene

a place where animals or people are protected

The wildlife sanctuary protects endangered birds

from a time

In scene

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

In scene

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

coming before all others in time or order

In scene

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

a physical activity or game played for fun or competition

In scene

a physical activity or game played for fun or competition

Football is a popular sport

to wear something in public

He is sporting a new suit

to wear or show something proudly

She is sporting a new haircut

a tube with a wide top and narrow bottom used to pour liquids

In scene

a tube with a wide top and narrow bottom used to pour liquids

Use a funnel to pour the oil

to send or move something in a particular direction

They funnelled money into the account

to ask yourself something or feel curious

In scene

to ask yourself something or feel curious

I wonder why she is late

a feeling of surprise and admiration

She looked at the stars in wonder

something that causes surprise or admiration

The pyramids are a wonder of the world

something that causes surprise or admiration

It is a wonder that he survived

not sensible or intelligent

In scene

not sensible or intelligent

That was a stupid mistake

a stupid or annoying person

Stop being so stupid

to join or fasten things together

In scene

to join or fasten things together

Tie your shoelaces

a piece of cloth worn around the neck

He is wearing a red tie

a link or relationship between people or things

They have strong family ties

having the same number of points

The game ended in a tie

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

to continue doing something

In scene

to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

someone who says things that are not true

In scene

someone who says things that are not true

He is a liar

used to add force to a statement

In scene

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

In scene

a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

Close the door please

a movable panel that opens and closes to allow entry

In scene

a movable panel that opens and closes to allow entry

The door is open

a movable barrier used to close off an entrance to a room or building

Please close the door

a panel that opens to enter a room

He is at the door

a building where people live

In scene

a building where people live

I live in a big house

not shut or blocked

In scene

not shut or blocked

The window is open

not yet filled or taken

I am open to suggestions

to start or make something start

The store is open now

to move something so that it is no longer closed or blocked

Please open the door

to speak words

In scene

to speak words

He said no

already referred to earlier

The said document is missing

to express something in words

He said that he was busy

to speak words

She said she was tired

to need to pay or give something to someone

In scene

to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you ten dollars

caused by or happening because of something

He owes his success to hard work

to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you five dollars

to ask someone to come or join

In scene

to ask someone to come or join

I will invite him to join us

a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or do something

I received an invite to the wedding

to make people want to come in or join

I will invite my friends to the party

the number 4

In scene

the number 4

I have four apples

land covered with trees

In scene

land covered with trees

We went for a walk in the woods

a large area of land covered with trees

We went for a walk in the woods

the hard material from trees

The table is made of wood

a small area of trees

We walked through the woods

to take care of someone or something

In scene

to take care of someone or something

Please watch my bag

a small clock worn on the wrist

In scene

a small clock worn on the wrist

My watch is broken

to pay attention to what you are doing

Watch your step on the stairs

to look at something for a period of time

I like to watch movies

to express the character or qualities of something

In scene

to express the character or qualities of something

The results speak for themselves

to be in a romantic relationship with someone

He is spoken for and not available

to be already claimed by someone else

This seat is already spoken for

to request or reserve something for yourself

I want to speak for that room

used to make a suggestion

In scene

used to make a suggestion

Let us go

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let us play outside

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

the outer form or outline of something

In scene

the outer form or outline of something

The clouds have a strange shape

the physical or mental state of a person

He is in good shape

to make something take a particular form or character

You can shape the clay with your hands

the outer form or outline of something

Everything has a shape

to catch or hold someone so they cannot escape

In scene

to catch or hold someone so they cannot escape

The hunters trapped the wolf

a dangerous or unpleasant situation that tricks someone into doing something they do not want to do

This contract is a trap

a piece of equipment used to catch animals or people

He set a trap for the mouse

the opening in the face used for speaking and eating

Keep your trap shut

to stop holding or carrying an object and let it rest on a surface

In scene

to stop holding or carrying an object and let it rest on a surface

Please put down your heavy bag

to make someone feel foolish or unimportant by speaking to them unkindly

Stop putting me down

to give money as a first payment for something

We put down a deposit for the car

to write or record information on paper or in a system

Please put down your name on the list

to kill an animal to end its suffering

The vet had to put down the sick dog

to move something to a lower position

Put down the box you are holding

to move something to a lower position

Please put down your book on the table

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