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Vikings — Season 3 Episode 8

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CEFR level

an informal way to say hello

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an informal way to say hello

Hello, how are you?

a realm in Norse mythology where the dead go

According to legend the dead go to Hel

at a short distance away

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at a short distance away

I saw the painting up close

very near in distance

I looked at the picture up close

a sign or sound that gives information

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a sign or sound that gives information

The red light is a signal to stop

to send a message or sign to someone

She signaled me to come here

a message or sign sent to someone

He sent a signal for help

a message sent by radio or electricity

I cannot get a signal here

a natural way of knowing something without thinking

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a natural way of knowing something without thinking

Birds build nests by instinct

the land or rank of an earl

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the land or rank of an earl

The king granted him an earldom

connected or fastened tightly

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connected or fastened tightly

The prisoner was bound in chains

going or traveling toward a place

The ship is bound for home

a long or high jump

The deer cleared the fence in a single bound

almost certain to happen

It is bound to rain today

to say someone is great

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to say someone is great

They hailed him as a hero

small balls of ice that fall from the sky during a storm

The car was damaged by the heavy hail

to call or wave to get attention

I need to hail a taxi

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

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a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

to go from one place to another

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to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

to show that something is true

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to show that something is true

He proved his theory

to show that something is true

I can prove it

to show that something is true

They proved the truth

toward the front or future

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toward the front or future

Step forward

confident in a way that may seem rude

He was too forward

a player position in sports

He plays as a forward

to send something to another person or place

Please forward the email

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

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 move backward or return to a previous state

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to move backward or return to a previous state

The army had to fall back

an alternative option if the first one fails

You need a plan to fall back on

to move backward or return to a previous state

The soldiers had to fall back

to physically attack someone

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to physically attack someone

He tried to assault the guard

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

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to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

Please forgive me

to stop feeling angry with someone for something they did

You should forgive him for his mistake

to continue doing something

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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

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

in a happy or willing way

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in a happy or willing way

I will gladly help you

at an earlier time

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at an earlier time

She previously worked here

at an earlier time

I met her previously

a person who fights in an army

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a person who fights in an army

He is a brave soldier

a person who serves in an army

The soldier is guarding the camp

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 successfully go from one side to the other

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to successfully go from one side to the other

The car could not get through the narrow street

to finish a task, use something up, or endure a difficult period

I need to get through my homework

to succeed in reaching someone by telephone or communication

I could not get through to him

to complete or deal with something difficult

I have to get through my homework

to manage to do or finish something difficult

She got through the difficult exam

to successfully deal with a difficult situation

We will get through this hard time

to act in a particular way toward someone or something

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to act in a particular way toward someone or something

She treats everyone with kindness

to give medical care to someone

The doctor will treat the patient

to pay for someone else's food or drink

I will treat you to lunch today

something that gives pleasure

This chocolate is a special treat

at a fast speed; without delay

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at a fast speed; without delay

He ran quickly to the bus

a feeling of being nervous or upset

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a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

to make yourself or something ready

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to make yourself or something ready

I need to prepare for the exam

a piece of information sent to someone

Please send me a message

happening at the start

I prepared the list

to make something ready for use

I prepare my bag for school

impossible to capture or break through

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impossible to capture or break through

The fortress was considered impregnable

to use something without a good purpose

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to use something without a good purpose

Do not waste your time

to defeat someone easily in a fight or competition

They wasted their opponents in the game

very drunk or high on drugs

He was totally wasted

unwanted materials

Industrial waste is a problem

a red silk banner that was the royal standard of France in the Middle Ages

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a red silk banner that was the royal standard of France in the Middle Ages

The army carried the royal oriflamme into battle

relating to an empire

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relating to an empire

The city had an imperial palace

relating to an empire or emperor

The imperial palace is very large

a person who rules an empire

The imperial sat on the throne

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

having a duty or being answerable for something

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having a duty or being answerable for something

He is responsible for the project

no more than

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no more than

It is only a scratch

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

I have only two dollars

being the one and only

You are my only friend

to tell someone you are happy for their achievement

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to tell someone you are happy for their achievement

I want to congratulate you

to make or build something

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to make or build something

They construct a new bridge

an idea formed by putting different parts together

This social construct influences our behavior

to think that something exists or is true

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to think that something exists or is true

I believe in magic

to trust or have confidence in someone or support an idea

I believe in your success

to have confidence in someone or something

I believe in my team

to think something or someone really exists

I believe in ghosts

to rise to your feet from a sitting or lying position

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to rise to your feet from a sitting or lying position

I need to get up to reach the book

to be involved in something

What are you getting up to today?

a set of clothes that you wear

She wore a funny get-up to the party

to wake someone from sleep

Please get the children up early

to move away from a place

I have to get up and leave now

to move from a sitting or lying position to a standing one

I get up early every morning

to make a feeling or hope stronger

You should get up your courage

something that must happen for something else to happen

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something that must happen for something else to happen

I accept the condition

a medical problem or disease

He has a heart condition

the situation or environment in which something happens

The car is in good condition

to teach someone to behave in a certain way

The dog was conditioned to sit

in the same place or group as each other

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in the same place or group as each other

We study together

in a romantic relationship again after a breakup

They got back together recently

to join separate parts to make a single whole

How much is it all together

in a sensible and well-planned way

She is a very together person

to show the way or be in charge

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to show the way or be in charge

She will lead the group

the main character in a play, movie, or show

She played the lead in the movie

a heavy soft metal

Lead is a heavy metal

a person who may be interested in buying a product or service

The police followed a new lead in the case

to give an impression of being something

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to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

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 someone suffer for doing something wrong

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to make someone suffer for doing something wrong

The teacher punished the student for cheating

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

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

What do you think of this movie

to have an idea or remember something

I can think of a better name

to have someone or something in your thoughts

I am thinking of my friends

to start talking about a topic

Can you think of any good movies

to have an idea or opinion about something

What do you think of this book

to cover something completely

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to cover something completely

The room was bathed in light

to clean yourself with water

I bathe every morning

a physical or verbal struggle between people

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a physical or verbal struggle between people

They had a big fight yesterday

the quality of being strong and determined

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the quality of being strong and determined

She showed great fight today

to take part in a fight or war

Soldiers fight to protect their country

to try hard to stop or prevent something

We must fight the disease

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

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

someone who is easily scared

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someone who is easily scared

Don't be such a coward

someone who is easily scared or avoids danger

He is a coward for running away

someone who is easily scared

Don't be a coward

someone who is afraid to do something difficult

He is a coward for running away

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 tell someone something is true to make them feel sure

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to tell someone something is true to make them feel sure

I assure you that everything will be fine

to make certain of something

She assured me that the task was done

a person who shoots with a bow and arrow

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a person who shoots with a bow and arrow

The archers hit the target

to make a choice or decision about something

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to make a choice or decision about something

I need to decide what to eat

feeling strong displeasure or irritation

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feeling strong displeasure or irritation

The customer was angry about the delay

feeling strong annoyance or displeasure

He is angry with me

feeling strong annoyance or displeasure

She is feeling angry after the argument

something given up for a greater cause

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something given up for a greater cause

It was a huge sacrifice

to give up something valuable for a purpose

He sacrificed his time for the team

to kill a person or animal as an offering to a god or spirit

People used to sacrifice animals

to give up something valuable for a purpose

She sacrificed her career for her family

to take a position of power illegally or by force

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to take a position of power illegally or by force

He tried to usurp the throne

to make someone feel fear

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to make someone feel fear

Loud noises frighten the baby

to go somewhere together with someone

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to go somewhere together with someone

I will go with you to the store

to pick or select something

I will go with the red car

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

moved by the flow of a river

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moved by the flow of a river

The river borne sediment reached the lake

to officially choose someone for a role

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to officially choose someone for a role

He was anointed as the new leader

to put a liquid or oil on a surface or body part

She anointed her skin with oil

to get something

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to get something

He wants to gain experience

to get more of something

She gained a lot of experience

an increase in value or amount

The investment resulted in a gain

a person who hates or fights another

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a person who hates or fights another

They were enemies for years

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

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

Please open the door

not yet filled or taken

I am open to suggestions

to start or make something start

The store is open now

not shut or blocked

The window is open

a thick, smooth liquid used for cooking or fuel

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a thick, smooth liquid used for cooking or fuel

I used some oil for cooking

to put oil on something to make it move smoothly

He needs to oil the door hinge

a thick liquid fuel found underground

The price of oil is rising

to make a choice or decision about something

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to make a choice or decision about something

They determined the date of the wedding

to discover the facts about something

Doctors are trying to determine the cause of the illness

to find out or establish something exactly

The police will determine the truth

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

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

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a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

to force entry into a building or enclosed space

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to force entry into a building or enclosed space

The police breached the house

a gap or hole in a wall or barrier

The enemy made a breach in the wall

an act of breaking a rule or law

This is a breach of contract

to take something quickly with your hand

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to take something quickly with your hand

She reached out to grab the bag

to surround or be on all sides of something

The walls grab the garden

to get or take something with a fast movement

She grabbed her keys and left

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

to think something is true without proof

In scene

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to be required or expected to do something

In scene

to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

to move up something

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to move up something

The climber scaled the wall

one of the small hard flat pieces that cover the skin of a fish

The fish has shiny scales

the size or extent of something

We need to understand the scale of this problem

a series of musical notes in order

She practiced the piano scale

a person who fights in an army

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a person who fights in an army

The soldiers were very brave

a person who serves in an army

The soldiers marched on the field

to put something into a liquid briefly

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to put something into a liquid briefly

She dipped the bread in soup

covered with a liquid that has been dipped in

The strawberry was dipped in chocolate

used to emphasize a statement

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used to emphasize a statement

It is very cold indeed

to have power over someone or something

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to have power over someone or something

He decided to take command of the rescue mission

to take charge of a group or organization

The general decided to take command of the unit

to stay in a place until something happens

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to stay in a place until something happens

I am waiting for the bus

to stay in a place or delay an action until someone arrives or something happens

I wait for the bus

to feel excited for something to happen

I am waiting for my vacation

a piece of cloth with a design used as a symbol of a country or group

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a piece of cloth with a design used as a symbol of a country or group

The flag waves in the wind

to mark something for attention or further action

I will flag this email

a small piece of material attached to a surface to mark a position or spot

I put a flag on the map to mark the spot

to wave something to get attention

He flagged the taxi

to get pleasure from something

In scene

to get pleasure from something

I enjoy reading books

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