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Vikings — Season 3 Episode 10

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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 change or effect that something causes

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a change or effect that something causes

Your help made a big difference

a way things are not the same

What is the difference between these two?

a way in which things are not the same

There is a big difference between these colors

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

relating to right and wrong behavior

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relating to right and wrong behavior

It is a moral issue

a piece of wisdom from an event

The moral of the story is to be honest

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

a person sent to represent a country

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a person sent to represent a country

The envoy delivered the message to the government

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

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

to hit with force

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to hit with force

He struck the ball

to cause something to exist

Strike his name from the list

to give a particular impression to someone

He strikes me as a kind person

a work stoppage by employees as a form of protest

The workers are on strike

one of the twelve parts of a year

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one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

a choice that you make after thinking

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a choice that you make after thinking

It was a difficult decision

the act of choosing between two or more possibilities

He made a difficult decision

extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

In scene

extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

It was a wonderful day

to decide to end an activity or process

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to decide to end an activity or process

We must call a halt to this project

no more than

In scene

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

to show how something works or is done

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to show how something works or is done

He will demonstrate how to use the machine

to ask God to protect or help

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to ask God to protect or help

God bless you

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

to keep someone safe from harm

May God bless you and keep you safe

to make a serious emotional request

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to make a serious emotional request

She pleaded for help

to state something in a court of law

She had to plead her case before the judge

to refuse to answer a question

The witness decided to plead

in a different situation or if something else happens

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in a different situation or if something else happens

Hurry up, otherwise you will be late

in another way or manner

I thought otherwise

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

to cause something to go somewhere

In scene

to cause something to go somewhere

I will send him to school

to send information to someone

In scene

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

the study or record of past events

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the study or record of past events

I love reading about history

a shared past relationship or experience with someone

They have a long history together

a written account of past events

We learn history at school

the things that happened in the past

We learn history at school

money paid for a killing or crime

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money paid for a killing or crime

The criminal paid blood money to the family

before the expected time

In scene

before the expected time

I arrived sooner than expected

in less time than before

Please arrive sooner next time

to like one thing more than another

I would sooner stay than leave

in the near future

Please arrive sooner

to make yourself or something ready

In scene

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

relating to the physical world rather than spiritual

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relating to the physical world rather than spiritual

He has no earthly possessions

too bad or unpleasant to accept

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too bad or unpleasant to accept

The noise in the room was intolerable

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

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used to introduce a new topic or additional information

By the way, what is your name?

used to introduce a new or extra comment

By the way I like your shoes

used to introduce a new or extra topic

By the way have you finished the report

used to introduce a new or related topic

By the way did you call Mom

used to add a side comment

By the way I saw your brother yesterday

money that you give for something you buy

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money that you give for something you buy

I made the payment online

an amount of money that you have to pay

I made the payment today

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

This is enough for me

something of great worth

In scene

something of great worth

They found the pirate's hidden treasure

a thing that is very valuable or important

They found a chest of gold treasure

a person who is very special and loved

You are a real treasure to us

to care for something very much

I treasure our friendship

to not be able to do something

In scene

to not be able to do something

I cannot swim

to form a picture in your mind

In scene

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

very important or difficult to deal with

In scene

very important or difficult to deal with

This is a heavy topic

weighing a lot

This box is heavy

containing a lot of fat, sugar, or calories

This chocolate cake is very heavy

a type of loud, heavy rock music

He listens to heavy metal

to be of use or benefit to someone

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to be of use or benefit to someone

Her advice was of great avail to me

to make use of something

You should avail yourself of this chance

a statement that you will definitely do something

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a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

a title for a royal person

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a title for a royal person

Your Highness, the guests are here

having life

In scene

having life

All living things need water

the place or conditions where you live

Their living conditions are poor

the way a person lives

They have a simple way of living

the money you earn to support yourself

He earns a living as a teacher

to feel angry or upset about something unfair

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to feel angry or upset about something unfair

I resent the way he speaks to me

after a long time or delay

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after a long time or delay

He eventually arrived home

after a long time or delay

We eventually arrived home

after a long time or at the end

He eventually found his keys

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

to bring back a memory

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to bring back a memory

I cannot recall his name

to ask people to return a product because it is unsafe

The company will recall the faulty products

to tell someone about possible danger

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to tell someone about possible danger

I warned him about the rain

to ask someone for something, often money or help

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to ask someone for something, often money or help

He begged for money on the street

to ask for something in an urgent way

I beg you to stay

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

He is seeking a new job

to try to find something

They seek a solution

to try to find someone or something

He is seeking his lost cat

to try very hard to get something

She seeks a better future

a reason or purpose

In scene

a reason or purpose

I did it for her sake

a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice

I ordered a glass of sake

a reason or purpose

I did it for the sake of peace

not including something or someone

In scene

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

to like someone or something more than another

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to like someone or something more than another

I prefer tea to coffee

to like one thing more than another

I prefer coffee to tea

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

the act of stopping anger at someone who did wrong

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the act of stopping anger at someone who did wrong

She asked for his forgiveness

to perform a religious ceremony that makes someone a member of the church

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to perform a religious ceremony that makes someone a member of the church

The priest baptized the child

to perform a Christian religious ceremony of immersing someone in water

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to perform a Christian religious ceremony of immersing someone in water

They were baptized in the river

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

something you must do because of a rule or promise

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something you must do because of a rule or promise

It is my obligation to help

making someone want to know or learn more

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making someone want to know or learn more

The book is very interesting

a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something

This book is very interesting

causing curiosity or attention

This is an interesting story

something that gives support or assistance

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something that gives support or assistance

The organization provided food aid

to think about something carefully

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to think about something carefully

I will consider your offer

to think of as being something

I consider him a friend

to think about a particular fact when making a decision

You should consider the cost before buying it

to prevent something from moving or happening

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to prevent something from moving or happening

The fallen tree blocks the road

a large solid piece of something

He used a block of ice

a section of a street between two intersections

Walk one block and turn left

a raised wooden structure used for beheadings

The prisoner knelt on the block

great courage in danger

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great courage in danger

He showed great valor in battle

to strongly dislike

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to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

a talk about something

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a talk about something

We had a long discussion about the project

a conversation or debate about a topic

They had a long discussion about their plans

pleasantly soft and round

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pleasantly soft and round

The baby has plump cheeks

to become rounder or fuller

The baby has plump cheeks

at an earlier time

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at an earlier time

She previously worked here

at an earlier time

I met her previously

to stop liking something after doing it for a long time

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to stop liking something after doing it for a long time

She tired of playing the game

to lose energy or patience for something

I tire of doing the same work

to lose energy or patience for something

Children tire of their old toys

to become bored or annoyed by something after a time

You will tire of this game soon

to become bored or weary of something

I tire of hearing the same excuses

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

not wearing any clothes

In scene

not wearing any clothes

The baby is naked

not wearing any clothes

The baby is naked

to leave a place

In scene

to leave a place

You should go away now

to stop existing or to no longer be present

The pain will go away soon

to travel somewhere for a short holiday

We will go away for the weekend

to move to another place

Please go away now

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

to continue to be in a place

In scene

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 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

powerful beings believed to control the world

Ancient Greeks believed in many gods

very unpleasant or offensive

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very unpleasant or offensive

The food had a vile smell

a physical or verbal struggle between people

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a physical or verbal struggle between people

They had a big fight yesterday

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

the quality of being strong and determined

She showed great fight today

to say firmly that something must happen

In scene

to say firmly that something must happen

I insist on paying for dinner

deeply loved or cherished

In scene

deeply loved or cherished

She is my beloved grandmother

a person who is loved

He wrote a letter to his beloved

to move to a lower position or level

In scene

to move to a lower position or level

The elevator is going down

to become less in amount or size

The prices went down

to be sent to prison

The thief will go down for five years

to take place or occur

Tell me what went down last night

to move from a higher place to a lower one

We will go down the stairs

to take place or occur

Tell me what went down at the party

to stay in a place during the winter season

In scene

to stay in a place during the winter season

Many birds winter in warmer climates

the coldest season of the year

Winter is very cold

something valuable taken or gained, especially as a result of a victory or effort

In scene

something valuable taken or gained, especially as a result of a victory or effort

They divided the spoils of war among the soldiers

valuable things taken by force

The soldiers shared the spoils after the battle

to treat someone too well, often making them selfish

Don't spoil the child

to damage or destroy something good

The rain spoiled the picnic

happening right away

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happening right away

Come here immediately

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

a person who lacks good sense

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a person who lacks good sense

Don't be such a fool

to deceive someone

Don't try to fool me

a person who lacks good judgment

He is a complete fool

to deceive someone

You can't fool me

coming or waiting to happen

In scene

coming or waiting to happen

Nobody knows what the future has in store

relating to a physical shop or store

In store sales are rising

inside a store

The manager is in store now

a collection of things kept for future use

We have plenty of food in store

to give someone an advantage or treat them more kindly

In scene

to give someone an advantage or treat them more kindly

The teacher favors some students

a helpful or kind action done for someone

Can you do me a favor

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

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