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Vikings — Season 3 Episode 3

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to succeed in doing something difficult

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to succeed in doing something difficult

I managed to fix the car

to be responsible for a business or people

He manages a large team

to succeed in doing something

I can manage to finish the report

to deal with a situation or problem

I can manage this task by myself

content

She manages a large company

a protective wall around a castle or city

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a protective wall around a castle or city

They stood on the rampart to watch the enemy

the later part of a person's or animal's life

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the later part of a person's or animal's life

He enjoyed his old age in the countryside

the part of life when a person is old

He enjoys reading in his old age

to die because you cannot breathe underwater

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to die because you cannot breathe underwater

Many people drown every year

to be completely covered or overcome by something

The music drowned out the voices

to cause someone to die by holding them under water

The villain tried to drown the hero

something that is formed or created

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something that is formed or created

The rock formation is beautiful

the way people or things are placed together

The team practiced their new formation

the act of making or creating something

The formation of clouds is a natural process

a male leader of an empire

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a male leader of an empire

The emperor ruled the land

used to get someone's attention

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used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

to have something as a belonging

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to have something as a belonging

She possesses many expensive books

to have control over someone or something

Anger possessed him

to make someone want to do something

What possessed you to do that

to communicate with someone using words

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to communicate with someone using words

I am talking to my friend

to speak to someone

I am talking to my teacher

to speak with someone

She likes talking to her friend

a conversation where someone is scolded or corrected

He got a serious talking to from his boss

to move something toward yourself

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to move something toward yourself

He pulled the door open

a strong feeling that makes you want to go to or be with someone or something

I felt a strong pull towards him

to carry out an action

He tried to pull a trick on me

to take something back or remove it

He decided to pull his request

to bring to an end

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to bring to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

the end of an event or activity

She is near the finish of her project

the final appearance of a surface

The wood has a glossy finish

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

a word or phrase that someone is called

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a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

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

good enough; satisfactory

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good enough; satisfactory

Her apology was acceptable

good enough to be approved of

The quality of the work is acceptable

good enough; satisfactory

The quality is acceptable

the act of treating something holy or important with great disrespect

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the act of treating something holy or important with great disrespect

Many people felt that destroying the statue was a sacrilege

a hard pointed part on an animal's head

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a hard pointed part on an animal's head

The goat has a long horn

a musical instrument made of metal that you blow into

She plays the horn in the school band

a device that makes a loud warning sound

He pressed the car horn

to share the same view as someone

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to share the same view as someone

We agree on this point

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 make someone go through a difficult situation

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to make someone go through a difficult situation

The mistake put him in a difficult situation

to move something to a position

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to move something to a position

Put the book on the table

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 piece of land completely surrounded by water

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a piece of land completely surrounded by water

They live on a small island

a piece of land surrounded by water

This is a small island

a piece of land surrounded by water

Hawaii is a famous island

words used to show you are grateful

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words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

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

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

true or accurate

In scene

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

the energy used to try hard

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the energy used to try hard

It takes a lot of effort to learn a language

physical or mental energy used to do something

It takes effort to learn a new language

no more than

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no more than

It is only a scratch

being the one and only

In scene

being the one and only

You are my only friend

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

I have only two dollars

up to the time when

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up to the time when

Wait until tomorrow

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

Do not leave until I return

up to the time when

We stayed until noon

an act of asking for something

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an act of asking for something

I demand an explanation

to ask for something in a firm or strong way

The workers demand better pay

to ask for something forcefully

The workers demand higher wages

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

a long part of something

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a long part of something

It is a long stretch of road

a statement that is not likely to be true

That is a bit of a stretch

to make something longer or wider by pulling it

Stretch the rubber band

a period of time spent in prison

He served a long stretch in prison

to pick or select something

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to pick or select something

I will go with the red car

to go somewhere together with someone

I will go with you to the store

to look good or be suitable together

This tie goes with your suit

to be or become involved with someone or something

I want to go with someone who is kind

to take part in a fight or war

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to take part in a fight or war

They fought for their freedom

a female god

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a female god

Athena is a goddess

a female god or divine being

She is a powerful goddess

a woman who cares for a child temporarily, not as a birth parent

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a woman who cares for a child temporarily, not as a birth parent

The foster mother looked after the child

to carry out an action

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to carry out an action

I am doing my homework

the act of doing something

Success comes from doing

to perform an action

She is doing her homework

to do an activity or task

What are you doing

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 strip of cloth used to cover a wound

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a strip of cloth used to cover a wound

He put a bandage on the cut

to control someone like a toy

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to control someone like a toy

The manager puppets his staff

a model of a person or animal that is moved by hand

The child played with a puppet

a model of a person or animal moved by strings or hands

The puppet danced on the stage

to arrive somewhere in order to get someone or something

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to arrive somewhere in order to get someone or something

I came for my son at school

to move toward someone or something

The dog is coming for the ball

to criticize or confront someone in an aggressive way

Why did he come for you

to approach someone with the intent to deal with them

She came for him after his rude comment

to arrive at a place to see someone or something

She will come for a visit tomorrow

someone who catches fish

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someone who catches fish

He is a good fisherman

a person who catches fish

The fisherman is by the lake

a person who catches fish for work

The fisherman goes to sea every day

having life

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having life

The fish is still live

to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

an official deal to end a disagreement

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an official deal to end a disagreement

They reached a settlement

a place where people live

It was a small fishing settlement

to ask God to protect or help

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to ask God to protect or help

God bless you

to keep someone safe from harm

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to keep someone safe from harm

May God bless you and keep you safe

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

the act of destroying something

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the act of destroying something

The storm caused a lot of destruction

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

used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

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used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

I don't like it. Neither do I

not one or the other

Neither book is good

not one of two people or things

Neither of the students is here

not one or the other

The box is neither big nor small

happening for the first time

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happening for the first time

This is my first time here

doing something for the first time

I am visiting Paris for the first time

the first time something happens

It is my first time here

doing something for the first time

It was my first time at this school

happening or being done for the first time

This is my first-time visit

not any person

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not any person

Nobody is home

no person at all

Nobody was in the room

no person

He felt like a nobody

a person of no importance or influence

He felt like a nobody at school

used to make a suggestion

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used to make a suggestion

Let us go

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let us play outside

the number 3

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the number 3

I have three apples

the top layer of the ground where plants grow

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the top layer of the ground where plants grow

The soil is very dry

the area of a country or region

He was born on this soil

to make something unclean

Don't soil your clothes

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 make someone believe something false

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to make someone believe something false

Do not delude yourself

to make someone believe something that is not true

Don't let him delude you

a person who moves from place to place

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a person who moves from place to place

He is a lonely wanderer

to reach a place

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to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to go to someone for help or support

You can come to me for help

to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to enter your thoughts

The idea came to me suddenly

to arrive at a point or situation

We have come to a difficult decision

to arrive at a particular situation

The situation has come to an end

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

to become conscious again after being unconscious

She finally came to after the accident

to lead to a particular result

The total bill came to fifty dollars

to go to a place to see someone

Please come to my house this evening

to make someone feel very tired

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to make someone feel very tired

Walking all day will tire you

the rubber part of a wheel that touches the road

The car needs a new tire

to keep away from something

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to keep away from something

Stay away from the fire

at a distance from someone or something

He lives away from the city

almost at a particular state or condition

It is weeks away from being ready

at a distance from

He is away from home

something that makes you feel anxious

In scene

something that makes you feel anxious

My main concern is the weather

a large business organization

It is a large manufacturing concern

to be about or relate to something

This problem concerns all of us

something that is your job or duty to deal with

That is none of your concern

a large, comfortable house

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a large, comfortable house

They live in a beautiful villa

large animals kept on farms for meat or milk

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large animals kept on farms for meat or milk

The farmer has a lot of cattle

large animals kept on farms for meat or milk

The cattle are grazing in the field

a system of words for expressing ideas

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a system of words for expressing ideas

I am learning a new language

the words that someone uses when speaking

He speaks a foreign language

a very large sea mammal that breathes air

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a very large sea mammal that breathes air

A whale is a huge animal

to hit someone or something with great force

He whaled on the door

to hunt and kill whales for their products

They used to whale in the north

a very large sea animal that breathes air

The whale swam deep into the ocean

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

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

many times or often

He travels a lot

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

to lose blood from a wound

In scene

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 feel nervous or troubled

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to feel nervous or troubled

Do not worry about the exam

only just; almost not

In scene

only just; almost not

There was scarcely anyone there

to force someone to go somewhere

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to force someone to go somewhere

They turfed him out of the club

the surface layer of soil with grass growing on it

The gardener laid new turf

a dish made of meat, especially steak

He ordered the turf option

an area that someone controls or considers their own

This is my turf

the area of air and space above the earth

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the area of air and space above the earth

Look at the blue skies today

plants grown and gathered for use

In scene

plants grown and gathered for use

The farmers harvested the wheat crop

a large number of people or things together

A new crop of students arrived

to cut the edges off a picture

I need to crop this photo

a building with a communal area for washing or socializing

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a building with a communal area for washing or socializing

We visited the old bathhouse

to give an impression of being something

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to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

having no doubt; confident

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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.

responsibility for a problem or error

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responsibility for a problem or error

It was my fault that we were late

to say someone did something wrong

It is hard to fault his work

a large break in the earth's surface

There is a fault line under this city

a bad or weak quality in a person's character

Everyone has a personal fault

to make a sudden, violent attack on someone

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to make a sudden, violent attack on someone

A group of thieves set upon the man

words that are spoken very well

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words that are spoken very well

Well said, I agree with you

a very short period of time

In scene

a very short period of time

Wait a moment

the present time or period

I am busy at the moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment please

a very brief period

It only took a moment

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

to make sounds showing you think something is funny

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to make sounds showing you think something is funny

He laughs at the joke

something funny that makes people smile or make sounds of amusement

That joke was a good laugh

the sound made when happy or amused

I heard her laugh

at the side of something

In scene

at the side of something

Sit beside me

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

In scene

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

My knee hurts

to strike someone with your knee

He tried to knee the opponent

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