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Vikings — Season 2 Episode 9

Words & meanings

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to produce babies or young animals

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to produce babies or young animals

Some animals breed in spring

to cause a feeling or situation to develop

Poverty breeds crime

to be brought up in a place or family

He was bred in a small village

a particular kind of person or thing

What breed is your dog

to get a prize or victory

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to get a prize or victory

She hopes to win the game

to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get someone's love or affection

He hoped to win her heart

a very big win

The election was a big win for the party

a victory or award in a competition

That was an easy win for them

the usual or normal choice

This is the win choice

to get a victory or prize

You must win in life

to look good on someone

That jacket wins on you

content

They fight to win

to get first place or defeat others

Our team will win today

to get a prize or victory

I want to win the game

a helpful or kind act

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a helpful or kind act

Can you do me a favour?

to agree with or support something

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to agree with or support something

I favour this new plan

the feeling of being annoyed by waiting

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the feeling of being annoyed by waiting

I could feel his impatience as we waited in line

one of the five long parts of your hand

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one of the five long parts of your hand

I have a ring on my finger

to say someone is guilty of a crime

She fingered him as the thief

able to be trusted or relied on

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able to be trusted or relied on

He is a trustworthy person

able to be trusted or relied on

He is a trustworthy friend

to be responsible for someone or something

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to be responsible for someone or something

She takes care of the children

to deal with a problem or situation

I will take care of the dishes

to look after or handle something

Please take care of the dog

to make something happen

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to make something happen

Smoking can lead to cancer

to be a route or road that goes to a specific destination

This path leads to the beach

to cause something to happen

Hard work will lead to success

to provide a way to a place

This door leads to the garden

the act of destroying something

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the act of destroying something

The storm caused a lot of destruction

to permit or allow someone to do something

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to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

saying what you truly feel or think

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saying what you truly feel or think

He gave a sincere apology

a circular ornament worn on the head by a king or queen

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a circular ornament worn on the head by a king or queen

The king wears a golden crown

to officially make someone a king or queen

They will crown the new queen tomorrow

a king or queen and their family

The crown traveled to the city

a name of a road or street

We live on Crown Street

a piece of a whole

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a piece of a whole

The engine has many parts

a character in a play or film

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a character in a play or film

He played a small part

to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

produce | to create or cause something

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produce | to create or cause something

He made me laugh

to force someone to do something

He made me wait outside

in a very good or easy situation

You have got it made with this job

to get money as payment for work or an activity

He made a lot of money last year

to create or cause something

She made a cake for the party

to move down quickly to the ground

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to move down quickly to the ground

Be careful not to fall

the season between summer and winter

The leaves change color in the fall

to change into a particular state or condition

The room fell silent

to not succeed in doing something

The mission did not fall

as said or reported by someone or something

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as said or reported by someone or something

According to the report it will be sunny

by your own choice, without being asked or forced

You may act according to your own choice

in a way that matches, corresponds to, or follows something else

The work was done according to the plan

in relation to

This is according to the recent changes

as stated by or based on something

According to the news it will rain tomorrow

a strong trust or confidence in someone or something

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a strong trust or confidence in someone or something

I have faith in you

strong belief in someone or something

I have faith in you

to take part in a fight

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to take part in a fight

The soldiers battle for the city

to try to defeat someone or something

The soldiers battle for the city

a long and difficult disagreement or fight in a court of law

They fought a long battle in court

to try very hard to deal with a difficult situation

They battle against the storm

clever at tricking others

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clever at tricking others

The sly fox stole the cheese

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

having physical injuries

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having physical injuries

The wounded soldier walked slowly

to cause physical harm to someone or something

The knife wounded his finger

people who have been hurt in an accident or war

They helped the wounded after the accident

to damage or destroy something severely

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to damage or destroy something severely

The accident wrecked the car

a badly damaged vehicle or structure

The car was a total wreck

a badly damaged vehicle or structure

The ship was a total wreck

a person who is very upset or in a bad state

He was a nervous wreck after the exam

to talk in order to reach an agreement

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to talk in order to reach an agreement

They are negotiating a new contract

to talk with others to reach an agreement

They need to negotiate the price

another time

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another time

Please try again

a serious, unexpected situation requiring immediate action

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a serious, unexpected situation requiring immediate action

I have a family emergency

a serious situation needing immediate action

This is an emergency

the part of a hospital for urgent medical care

He is in the emergency

a particular area or position

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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

to offer an idea for consideration

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to offer an idea for consideration

I suggest we go home

to show or imply something

The evidence suggests he is guilty

on two occasions

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on two occasions

I called him twice

a thing you want to do or achieve

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a thing you want to do or achieve

My intention is to learn English

used to say yes or to show agreement

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used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

a unit of area equal to 4,047 square meters

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a unit of area equal to 4,047 square meters

The farm is ten acres in size

something that can be done or is true

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something that can be done or is true

It is possible to finish the work today

a person who might be chosen for something

She is a possible for the role

to split into parts

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to split into parts

Divide the cake into four pieces

a line or area that separates two things

There is a clear divide between the two countries

to separate into parts

Divide the cake into equal pieces

to know the meaning of something

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to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

to go somewhere with someone

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to go somewhere with someone

I will accompany you to the airport

to go somewhere with someone

I will accompany you to the airport

to go somewhere with someone

Please accompany me to the store

things of great worth, often hidden or buried

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things of great worth, often hidden or buried

They searched for buried treasures

a thing that is very valuable or important

They found hidden treasures in the cave

the act of hurting someone who hurt you

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the act of hurting someone who hurt you

He wanted revenge for the joke

to hurt someone in return for harm they caused

He took revenge on his enemy

the act of punishing someone for a wrong

She sought vengeance for her friend

a commander of a hundred soldiers in ancient Rome

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a commander of a hundred soldiers in ancient Rome

The centurion commanded his soldiers

big in size or amount

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big in size or amount

The fat cat is sleeping

used to emphasize something

He received a fat salary

a natural oily substance in food

This food has too much fat

to become joined in marriage

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to become joined in marriage

They decided to marry last year

having a husband or wife

They want to marry soon

to be very committed to something

He married his life to music

to try to hurt or damage

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to try to hurt or damage

The dog attacked the cat

a sudden health problem

He had a heart attack

the area where two opposing armies are fighting

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the area where two opposing armies are fighting

The soldiers were sent to the battlefront

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

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a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

Follow the rules

to make an official decision as a judge or authority

The judge will rule on the case

to be the best or dominant

This song rules

to have official power over a country or group

The king rules the land

to have official power over a country or area

The king used to rule the country

a statement that tells you what you must or must not do

You must follow the school rules

the usual or normal state of things

Working late is the rule here

a general statement that describes how something is done

It is a fundamental rule of science

an official instruction about what you can or cannot do

New safety rules were introduced

an official decision made by a judge or authority

The judge made a strict rule

not completely, close to

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not completely, close to

It is nearly time to go

the person who

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the person who

Whoever knows the answer should raise their hand

the person that or any person that

Whoever arrives first wins

powerful beings believed to control the world

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powerful beings believed to control the world

Ancient Greeks believed in many gods

a being believed to have power over people and nature

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a being believed to have power over people and nature

Ancient people worshipped many gods

something that helps you be better

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something that helps you be better

This is a big advantage

to bring someone somewhere by offering something nice

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to bring someone somewhere by offering something nice

They tried to lure him with a high salary

for a shorter time than before

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for a shorter time than before

I no longer live here

having more length or time

This rope is longer than that one

for a greater amount of time

I cannot wait any longer

for a greater amount of time

I cannot wait any longer

for a great amount of time

They stayed for a long time

for a greater amount of time

I will study for a longer time

for a greater amount of time

Give me more time to think

having greater length or duration

This bridge is longer

having greater length

The movie was longer than the book

for a greater amount of time

We need more time to work

for a greater amount of time than before

It took longer than expected

for a greater amount of time or distance

The route is longer today

measuring a greater distance from end to end

This stick is longer than that one

for a greater amount of time

I cannot wait any longer

to decide between options

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to decide between options

Choose a color

to select from a group of options

You can choose a color

to pick something from a group

Choose your favorite color

the act of making a choice

You must choose a path

picked out from a group

This is the chosen one

total; used to emphasize

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total; used to emphasize

It was a complete surprise

to bring to an end

Please complete the form

to make something have all its parts

You must complete the puzzle

having all parts; finished

The set is now complete

to a greater extent or degree

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to a greater extent or degree

We need further information

to help the progress or development of something

She took the course to further her career

to a greater distance

The park is further than I thought

to help the progress or development of something

They want to further their shared goals

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

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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

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

to succeed in dealing with a problem

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to succeed in dealing with a problem

She overcame her fear

to affect someone very strongly

She was overcome with emotion

to refuse to change your opinion or give in

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to refuse to change your opinion or give in

You must stand your ground

to refuse to change your opinion or position

You must stand your ground during the meeting

to refuse to change your opinion or give in to pressure

She stood her ground when the boss criticized her

a law that allows people to use force to defend themselves without retreating

He invoked the stand-your-ground law during the trial

an act of entering a place suddenly or without permission

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an act of entering a place suddenly or without permission

The army made a sudden incursion into the territory

knowing about something

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knowing about something

I am aware of the problem

for the most part

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for the most part

The students are mostly from Turkey

mainly

It is mostly sunny today

not including something or someone

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not including something or someone

You cannot go without a ticket

not having something

I cannot see without my glasses

on or to the outside of something

He stood without the door

a long stick with a sharp point used for hunting or fighting

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a long stick with a sharp point used for hunting or fighting

The soldier carried a spear

to push a pointed object into something

He speared the target

to have a particular meaning or message

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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

a small jumping insect that bites

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a small jumping insect that bites

The dog has fleas

before something happens

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before something happens

Please book your ticket in advance

to give aid or support to someone

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to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

to rest with your eyes closed

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to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

the activity of looking at and understanding written words

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the activity of looking at and understanding written words

I love reading

an occasion when something is read aloud to an audience

We went to a poetry reading

the way someone understands a written text

This is my reading of the report

a town in Berkshire, England

I visited Reading last summer

the act of looking at and understanding written words

Reading is a great hobby

to look at and understand written words

I like reading books

an act of looking at or interpreting something

His reading of the poem was emotional

written words to be read

This reading is quite difficult

to make or produce something

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to make or produce something

They will form a committee

a paper with blank spaces to fill in

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a paper with blank spaces to fill in

Fill out this form

the state of being fit and ready to perform well

The athlete is in excellent form

the visible shape of something

The ice took a strange form

people or groups that work together

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people or groups that work together

They became close allies during the war

the side opposite to right

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the side opposite to right

Turn left here

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

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

to be required or expected to do something

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to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

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no more than

It is only a scratch

being the one and only

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being the one and only

You are my only friend

no more than

I have only two dollars

a group with similar features

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a group with similar features

What sort of food is this

to separate or order things into groups

Please sort these books

to deal with a problem or situation successfully

I will sort this problem out soon

to form a picture in your mind

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to form a picture in your mind

Imagine a beautiful beach

to create a picture in your mind

Just imagine a world without war

to form a mental image of something

Imagine you are on a beach

the large area of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface

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the large area of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface

They swam in the sea today

a very large number or quantity of something

I saw a sea of faces

the large body of salt water covering most of the earth

I love swimming in the sea

to continue to be in a place

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to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

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a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

See you tomorrow

the act of recognizing something as true or valid

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the act of recognizing something as true or valid

The proposal gained wide acceptance

official permission to join a group or program

He received his acceptance letter from the university

to leave behind or give up

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to leave behind or give up

He had to abandon his car

a feeling of not being restricted or controlled

She danced with total abandon

to leave behind or give up

They had to abandon the ship

in a real or honest way

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in a real or honest way

He is truly sorry for his mistake

in a genuine or honest way

I am truly sorry

extremely

He is truly kind

used to get attention or introduce a statement

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used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

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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

to think that something is true

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to think that something is true

I believe you

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