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Vikings — Season 4 Episode 12

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

not hard to do or understand

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not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

not hard to do

This math problem is easy

making it hard to breathe

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making it hard to breathe

The heat started to suffocate me

to make it hard for someone to breathe

Thick smoke can suffocate a person

to be unable to breathe well

He felt like he was suffocating

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

to keep someone or something from harm

In scene

to keep someone or something from harm

We must protect the environment

to keep someone or something from being harmed

The mother protected her child from the rain

to keep something safe

We must protect the environment

to share the same view as someone

In scene

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 stop holding something

In scene

to stop holding something

Let go of the rope

to end someone's employment

They let her go last week

to allow someone to avoid trouble or responsibility

They decided to let him go

at the side of something

In scene

at the side of something

Sit beside me

a person who grows crops or raises animals

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a person who grows crops or raises animals

The farmer is harvesting the crops

a person who grows crops or raises animals

The farmer plants seeds

a person who grows crops or raises animals

My grandfather was a farmer

someone who owns or works on a farm

The farmer is planting seeds

a way things are not the same

In scene

a way things are not the same

What is the difference between these two?

a change or effect that something causes

Your help made a big difference

a way in which things are not the same

There is a big difference between these colors

having a husband or wife

In scene

having a husband or wife

They want to marry soon

to become joined in marriage

They decided to marry last year

to be very committed to something

He married his life to music

a country ruled by a king or queen

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a country ruled by a king or queen

The United Kingdom is an island nation

a country or area ruled by a king or queen

He ruled over a vast kingdom

a country or area ruled by a king or queen

The king rules his kingdom

to make something clear or understandable

In scene

to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain this

a statement that makes something clear

Please explain the rules to me

to make something clear or easy to understand

Can you explain this math problem to me

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

Can you explain this rule

a person who carries messages or delivers things

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a person who carries messages or delivers things

He acted as a messenger for the king

to carry and give something to someone

The messenger delivered a package

to send a message or information

I sent the photo via messenger

to put a magic spell on someone or something

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to put a magic spell on someone or something

The witch bewitched the prince

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

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

the large body of salt water covering most of the earth

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the large body of salt water covering most of the earth

The ship was at sea for two weeks

not knowing what to do or where to go

I was at sea with the new instructions

on a boat in the ocean

The sailors have been at sea for months

having the skill or opportunity to do something

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having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

the measured period in which things happen

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the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

a particular kind of life or experience

We had a great time

a point when something happens

At that time I was tired

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

to be able to accept something unpleasant

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to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to leave someone alone, especially in a difficult situation

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to leave someone alone, especially in a difficult situation

He deserted his family

a large, dry, sandy place with few plants

It is very hot in the desert

a hot, dry area with little rain or plants

The desert is very hot

something that someone deserves

He finally got his just deserts

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

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a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

to speak words

In scene

to speak words

He said no

already referred to earlier

The said document is missing

to express something in words

He said that he was busy

to speak words

She said she was tired

feeling fear

In scene

feeling fear

She is afraid of spiders

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid I cannot help you

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid that we are late

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

to leave behind or give up

In scene

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

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

to keep a distance from someone or something

In scene

to keep a distance from someone or something

Please stay away from the edge

to remain at a distance and not approach a person, place, or thing

You should stay away from the fire

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

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from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

I don't live there anymore

now not happening or existing

I don't live here anymore

not happening or existing now

I don't go there anymore

not happening or existing now

They don't play together anymore

to go somewhere with someone

In scene

to go somewhere with someone

Do you want to come with me

to exist or happen at the same time as something

This phone comes with a charger.

to be provided or sold as part of something else

This phone comes with a charger

to be provided together with something

The phone comes with a charger

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

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to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

I love my family

to like very much

I love chocolate

to want something very much

I would love a cup of coffee

the act of having sex

They made love

a wild animal related to the dog

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a wild animal related to the dog

Wolves live in packs

very unusual or special

In scene

very unusual or special

She has an extraordinary talent for music

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

to feel sorry for someone

In scene

to feel sorry for someone

I pity him

a feeling of sadness that something is not as good as it should be

It is a pity that you cannot come

a feeling of sadness for your own bad situation

Stop feeling pity for yourself

a person who lacks good sense

He is a total pity

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

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 make fun of someone

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to make fun of someone

Don't laugh at him

to act as an official in charge of an event

In scene

to act as an official in charge of an event

He will officiate the game

to be in charge of a ceremony or event

The priest will officiate the wedding

to perform the official duties at an event

A priest officiated the wedding

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 give money for something

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to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

to give an impression of being something

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to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

as much as is needed

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as much as is needed

We have plenty of food for everyone

a large amount

We have plenty of time

to a great degree

That room is plenty big for our needs

an idea or arrangement for doing something

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an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

a method for achieving something

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a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

a sudden attack or invasion

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a sudden attack or invasion

The police conducted a raid on the building

a liquid that is sent out in small drops from a container

Use the raid to kill the insects

feeling fear

The police planned a raid

to enter a place and take things without asking

They raided the kitchen for food

after a long time or delay

In scene

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

soft hair covering an animal's skin

In scene

soft hair covering an animal's skin

The cat has soft fur

the soft hair covering an animal's body

The rabbit has very soft fur

the short, soft hair that covers the body of some animals

The cat left fur on the chair

to see or locate something

In scene

to see or locate something

I found my keys

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

to keep away from someone or something

In scene

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid traffic

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid heavy traffic

to keep away from something

Try to avoid bad habits

to move to a place

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to move to a place

Come here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Come now do not be upset

to occur or take place

How did this come about

a feeling of worry or interest about something

In scene

a feeling of worry or interest about something

I don't care

the act of looking after someone or something

Skin care is important

to want to do something

Would you care for tea

a female parent

In scene

a female parent

I love my mother

moving ahead in a direction

In scene

moving ahead in a direction

Walk along the river

in the company of someone or something

Bring your sister along

to make someone believe something that is not true, usually to get what you want

He led me along with fake promises

during the whole time

He sang along the way

to make someone feel happy because they have what they want

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to make someone feel happy because they have what they want

The results satisfied the client

to meet a need or desire

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to meet a need or desire

A simple meal will satisfy him

to make someone believe something is true

The evidence satisfied the police

to do what is required

You need to satisfy the requirements

any person

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any person

Can anyone help me?

to meet again after being apart

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to meet again after being apart

The friends reunited after ten years

to bring people or things together again

The organization helped reunite the family

to meet or join again after being apart

The siblings reunited after many years

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

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

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

the 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

in accordance with fact or reality

In scene

in accordance with fact or reality

It is true that she is here

always telling the truth

He is a true person

always supporting and being faithful to someone

She is a true friend to me

always working as expected

This system is true and effective

a drawing that shows an area or information

In scene

a drawing that shows an area or information

I need a map

to connect one thing to another

You need to map these values to the correct items

a drawing that shows where places are

Look at the map

traveling from one place to another

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traveling from one place to another

The journey took ten hours

a famous American rock music group

I love listening to the band Journey

a long or difficult series of events to reach a goal

Learning a new language is a long journey

to travel from one place to another

They will journey across the country

a vehicle for traveling on water

In scene

a vehicle for traveling on water

The boat is on the water

a small vehicle for traveling on water

We took a boat to the island

a small vehicle for traveling on water

I have a small boat

a small vehicle for traveling on water

They use a small boat for fishing

to go somewhere together with someone

In scene

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

a long period of time before now

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a long period of time before now

I lived there a long time ago

not including

In scene

not including

Everyone except Tom came

however; used to introduce a contrast

I would go except I am tired

used to introduce a contrast

Everyone came, except you

exclude

Everyone came except him

a large vessel that travels on water

In scene

a large vessel that travels on water

The large ship crossed the ocean

to imagine or support two people as a romantic couple

I ship those two characters

the state or quality of having a particular characteristic

Friendship is very important

to send or transport goods

We will ship the order tomorrow

to be in opposition to something

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to be in opposition to something

He is against the plan

in opposition to someone or something

He is against the new plan

in opposition to

It is against the rules

in contact with; pressed on

He leaned against the wall

used to emphasize a statement

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used to emphasize a statement

It is very cold indeed

to make someone or something die

In scene

to make someone or something die

The hunter killed the deer

to be very funny or popular with an audience

The comedian killed the audience

to want something very much

I am killing for a slice of pizza

to make something stop working or operating

The company killed the project

to stop or end something

We had to kill the project

to make something die

The frost will kill the plants

to make someone die

The soldiers killed the king

a person who kills someone

The police caught the killer

to cause someone great emotional pain

His words killed me

to make someone feel better when they are sad

In scene

to make someone feel better when they are sad

I tried to console her

a panel with switches and controls

He used the game console

to beat someone in a contest or fight

In scene

to beat someone in a contest or fight

Our team defeated them

to be beaten by someone in a contest or fight

The team was defeated in the game

failing to win a game or contest

He accepted his defeat

to make something no longer useful or effective

This error defeats the purpose of the experiment

a liquid that you can drink

In scene

a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

during the whole time

In scene

during the whole time

I knew the truth all along

during the entire period of time

I knew it all along

to show that something is true

In scene

to show that something is true

I can prove it

to show that something is true

He proved his theory

to show that something is true

They proved the truth

at no time

In scene

at no time

I never eat meat

to learn or be told something

In scene

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

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

to be very sure about something

In scene

to be very sure about something

I swear I saw him

to make a serious statement or promise

In scene

to make a serious statement or promise

I swear to tell the truth

to use bad language

Do not swear in class

to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

In scene

to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

I need to speak to you

to make someone feel understood or moved

This movie really speaks to me

to talk to someone seriously about their bad behavior or mistakes

The teacher had to speak to the student

to have a conversation with someone

I need to speak to you

to talk to someone

I need to speak to him

to have a conversation with someone

I want to speak to the manager

used to tell someone to be quiet

In scene

used to tell someone to be quiet

Shh, be quiet

a sound used to tell someone to be silent

Shh the movie has started

a sound used to tell someone to be quiet

He made a shh sound

to be unable to remember something

In scene

to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to fail to remember something

I always forget his name

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

In scene

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?

a description of imaginary or real events

In scene

a description of imaginary or real events

I love reading ghost stories

the floors or levels of a building

The building has ten stories

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