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True Detective — Season 1 Episode 6

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CEFR level

to a smaller degree

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to a smaller degree

I am eating less and less sugar

to make calm or relaxed

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to make calm or relaxed

The music calmed her

free from strong emotion; relaxed

Please stay calm

not feeling worried or angry

He stayed calm during the exam

enjoyable or happy

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enjoyable or happy

We had a good time at the party

a fun or pleasant period of time

We had a good time at the party

enjoying social activities and fun

He is a good time person

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Is this a good time to talk

a young female person

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a young female person

The girl is playing

a female person

She is a smart girl

an informal word for a woman

I am with the girls

to get in touch with someone

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to get in touch with someone

Please contact me soon

the act of touching someone or something

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the act of touching someone or something

Avoid direct contact with the skin

designed to stick when pressed

Use contact adhesive for the edges

a thin lens placed on the eye to improve sight

I wear contact lenses every day

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

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

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a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

I will be there in one hour

one of the twenty-four parts of a day

We will leave in one hour

a period of 60 minutes

I will be there in an hour

no longer current or modern

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no longer current or modern

The company uses legacy systems

something important left behind by a person

He left a great legacy behind

something passed down from an ancestor

He left a legacy for his children

a particular situation or example

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a particular situation or example

This is a special case

a box or bag for storing or carrying things

He put the phone in its case

a matter that is decided in a court of law

The police are working on the case

to think that something is true

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to think that something is true

I believe you

to take place

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to take place

What happened?

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

to start drinking a lot of alcohol

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to start drinking a lot of alcohol

He started to hit the bottle after losing his job

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

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a set of printed pages bound together for reading

I read a book

to arrange to use something in advance

I want to book a room

to officially record someone's arrest in police records

The police decided to book the suspect

a written work with pages

I am reading a good book

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

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the act of choosing or the thing chosen

It was a difficult choice

of very good quality

We were served choice wine

the thing that someone prefers most

This blue dress is my choice

allowed to do something

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allowed to do something

Questions are welcome

to be happy to receive something

You are welcome here

to greet someone who has arrived

They welcomed the guests

a small quantity or degree

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a small quantity or degree

I am a little bit tired

money paid for instruction at a school

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money paid for instruction at a school

The tuition at this university is high

to say that you have done something wrong

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to say that you have done something wrong

He confessed to the crime

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

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to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

I love my family

to like very much

I love chocolate

to want something very much

I would love a cup of coffee

the act of having sex

They made love

used to express agreement or acceptance

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used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

not being present

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not being present

A page is missing

to feel sad that someone is not with you

I miss you

not able to be found

The dog is missing

to not reach or catch something

I missed the ball

to not have something that should be there

One page is missing from this book

to speak about a topic

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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

a senior member of a government

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a senior member of a government

The minister spoke about the new law

to give help or care to someone

She ministered to the wounded soldiers

a high-ranking government leader

The minister spoke to the press

a person who leads a church

The minister led the service

happening or done before the usual or expected time

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happening or done before the usual or expected time

I arrived early today

near the beginning of a period of time

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near the beginning of a period of time

I woke up early today

at a time before the present

We arrived early

to make or become different

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to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

a helpful or kind action done for someone

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a helpful or kind action done for someone

Can you do me a favor

to give someone an advantage or treat them more kindly

The teacher favors some students

to like one thing more than another

Most people favor the new law

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

Could you do me a favor

the measured period in which things happen

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the measured period in which things happen

I have waited for a long time

existing for a long period

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existing for a long period

I have lived here for a long time

lasting for a long period of time

This is a long time project

a long duration of time

I have not seen you for a long time

having been in a particular position, state, or relationship for a long period

She is a long-time member of this club

the open area around a house

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the open area around a house

The children are playing in the yard

a unit of length equal to three feet

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a unit of length equal to three feet

The fabric is one yard long

an enclosed area of land next to a building

The children are playing in the yard

a person who manages an organization

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a person who manages an organization

She is the hospital administrator

used to show something is surprising or extreme

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used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

very strong or extreme

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very strong or extreme

The competition was intense

or something like that

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or something like that

Do you want some tea or something?

or something like that

Do you want coffee or something

the physical structure of a person or animal

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the physical structure of a person or animal

Exercise is good for our bodies

groups of people working together for a purpose

International bodies work together for peace

the whole physical structure of a person or animal

We should take care of our bodies

the ability to do something difficult or frightening

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the ability to do something difficult or frightening

I don't have the nerve to do it

a feeling of worry or nervousness

She felt a lot of nerve before the performance

a thread-like part of the body that carries feelings and messages

He damaged a nerve in his leg

the ability to stay calm and not get angry

He kept his nerve during the crisis

the land next to the sea

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the land next to the sea

We walked along the coast

to progress with little effort

The bike coasted down the hill

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

a group with similar qualities

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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

the inner part or within something

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the inner part or within something

The keys are inside the bag

in or into a place

In scene

in or into a place

It is very hot inside

the ability to enter or use something

The key lets you inside the room

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

giving help to people in need

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giving help to people in need

She is a very charitable person

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

a large natural flow of water

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a large natural flow of water

The river is very long

to flow like a river

Tears rivered down her face

a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel

There is a wide river near our village

enjoyable or good

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enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

located inside something

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located inside something

The internal parts are damaged

a mixed alcoholic drink made with gin and vermouth

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a mixed alcoholic drink made with gin and vermouth

He ordered a martini

common and not special

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common and not special

This is just a garden variety cold

a very ordinary kind of something

It was just a garden variety mistake

to make something clear or understandable

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to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain this

a statement that makes something clear

Please explain the rules to me

to make something clear or easy to understand

Can you explain this math problem to me

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

Can you explain this rule

a person who works with another in a business or activity

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a person who works with another in a business or activity

He is my business partner

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

In scene

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

She lives with her partner

a person you do something with

She is my business partner

a person you work or play with

I have a new dance partner

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 stay until later

Please wait for me

a piece of information that is spread without being confirmed as true

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a piece of information that is spread without being confirmed as true

I heard a rumor about the new project

a story that may not be true

I heard a rumor about him

to make someone or something late

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to make someone or something late

Traffic held me up

to manage in a difficult situation

How are you holding 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

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

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

having a husband or wife

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having a husband or wife

Are you married?

strongly attached to something

He is married to his work

having a husband or wife

They have been married for ten years

having a husband or wife

They are a married couple

to be given something

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to be given something

I received a letter

to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

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to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

I will deal with the problem tomorrow

to be concerned with or discuss a specific subject

This book deals with ancient history

to engage in business or communication with a person

I do not like dealing with rude people

to take action to solve a problem

I have to deal with this problem

a red powder or cream used to color the cheeks

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a red powder or cream used to color the cheeks

She applied a little rouge to her cheeks

the ability to think clearly and make good decisions

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the ability to think clearly and make good decisions

He uses logic to solve the problem

a digital audio workstation used for recording and editing music

I use Logic to record my songs

a friendly way to address someone

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a friendly way to address someone

Hi hon, how are you?

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

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to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

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the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

the years from 1984 to 1986

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the years from 1984 to 1986

He was born in the mid eighties

the years from 1984 to 1986

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the years from 1984 to 1986

Fashion changed in the mid eighties

to leave a place

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to leave a place

Come on out and play

the state of being free from a rule or duty

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the state of being free from a rule or duty

Students can apply for an exemption from the exam

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

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a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

a vulgar word used to express strong emotion

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a vulgar word used to express strong emotion

fuck I missed the bus

to have sexual intercourse

they decided to fuck

happening or existing before now

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happening or existing before now

He is a former president

used to emphasize that something is true

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used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

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

to try to get or achieve something

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to try to get or achieve something

You should go after your dreams

to criticize or blame someone aggressively

The critics went after his new book

to try to catch or get something

You should go after your dreams

the colorful part of a plant

In scene

the colorful part of a plant

This flower is red

to act against someone who trusted you

Do not flower those who trust you

a part of a plant that is often colorful

I gave her a beautiful flower

the colorful part of a plant that makes seeds

I gave her a beautiful flower

used to make a polite request

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used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

to rest with your eyes closed

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to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

likely to change or break easily

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likely to change or break easily

The chair is unstable

to be referred to by a particular name

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to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

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used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

to have knowledge or information about something

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to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

the smallest in amount or degree

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the smallest in amount or degree

This is the least expensive room

used to say something positive despite a problem

It was cold but at least we had a heater

not less than; at the very least

At least three people came

to a small degree

I am not in the least bit worried

relating to the legal right to care for a child or person

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relating to the legal right to care for a child or person

She has custodial rights for her daughter

to stop being seen or found

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to stop being seen or found

The sun disappeared behind the clouds

to go back to a place or person

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to go back to a place or person

When will you come back?

to become fashionable or successful again after a period of time

Vintage clothes are coming back

a soft substance used to clean teeth

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a soft substance used to clean teeth

I need to buy some toothpaste

not connected to religion

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not connected to religion

He advocates for a secular education system

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

This mistake cost him his job

to require a specific amount of money

This jacket costs fifty dollars

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