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Westworld — Season 2 Episode 2

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the practice of treating some people better than others for unfair reasons

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the practice of treating some people better than others for unfair reasons

The boss showed favoritism toward his nephew

to hit someone with the palm of the hand

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to hit someone with the palm of the hand

She slapped him on the cheek

to be very good or impressive

This song really slaps

to place something quickly or carelessly

He slapped the book on the table

to force someone to leave a place

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to force someone to leave a place

They threw him out of the room

to get rid of something

Throw out the old shoes

to force someone to leave a place

The barman threw him out

to force someone to leave a place

They will throw out the noisy guest

a natural skill or ability

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a natural skill or ability

She has a knack for languages

a sparkling wine from France

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a sparkling wine from France

They drank champagne to celebrate

an expensive sparkling white wine from France

We celebrated with a glass of champagne

an expensive white sparkling wine

They served champagne at the party

a type of fizzy white wine, often drunk at celebrations

Many people enjoy sparkling wine

to go out with someone romantically

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to go out with someone romantically

They have been dating for two months

a particular day of the month or year

What is today's date?

a sweet brown fruit from a palm tree

I like eating dates

up to the present time

We have learned a lot to date

a piece of a whole

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a piece of a whole

The engine has many parts

to move away from each other

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to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

a character in a play or film

He played a small part

almost certainly; very likely

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almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

a man who works in business

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a man who works in business

He is a successful businessman

a person who works in business

He is a successful businessman

a person who runs a business

He is a successful businessman

a man who works in a high position in business

The businessman leads his company

in the lower or nearby location

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in the lower or nearby location

Come down here and see this

things you wish or hope for

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things you wish or hope for

She has big dreams for her future

things that you hope to achieve in the future

He has big dreams for his career

the pictures you see while sleeping

I had strange dreams

images or thoughts in the mind during sleep

My dreams are vivid

not having enough skill or ability

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not having enough skill or ability

He was inproficient in his new job

the quality of being funny or making people laugh

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the quality of being funny or making people laugh

She has a great sense of humor

to think that something will happen

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to think that something will happen

I expect a call today

to be pregnant with a baby

She is expecting a baby

to be required or expected to do something

You are expected to come

content

I expect a reply soon

making people feel interested or excited

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making people feel interested or excited

It was a very stimulating discussion

causing something to become active or more active

This lecture was very stimulating

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

the reason for which something is done

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the reason for which something is done

What is the purpose of this meeting?

the thing that you plan to do

What is the purpose of this meeting

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 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

an idea or belief you have

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an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

the act of thinking carefully

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the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

to fight against or refuse to obey authority or control

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to fight against or refuse to obey authority or control

Teenagers often rebel against their parents

a person who opposes authority or accepted rules

The rebel refused to follow the rules

a person who fights against authority

The rebel fought against the government

the real facts about something

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the real facts about something

Tell me the truth

a small quantity or degree

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a small quantity or degree

I am a little bit tired

to a small degree

I am a little bit tired

to take something to a place

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to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

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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

in an exact manner

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in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

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

the quality of being pleasant or attractive

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the quality of being pleasant or attractive

He has a charming smile

nice or delightful to be with

He is a very charming person

nice or attractive in a way that pleases people

The village has a charming atmosphere

used to add emphasis to a question or statement

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used to add emphasis to a question or statement

What in the world are you doing

belonging to or shared by two or more people

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belonging to or shared by two or more people

We have a lot in common

the formal event of crowning a king or queen

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the formal event of crowning a king or queen

The queen attended the coronation

a specific part of a larger area

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a specific part of a larger area

This sector is very busy

a specific area of the economy

The technology sector is growing fast

a part of the economy or society

Technology is a growing sector

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

to cause trouble or worry

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to cause trouble or worry

Please don't bother me

to make an effort to do something

Don't bother to call him

a problem or difficulty

It is a lot of bother to move these boxes

to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

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to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

This book interests me

money paid for borrowing money

The bank charges a high interest rate

an activity that you enjoy doing in your free time

Reading is one of my interests

a financial or other involvement in something

He has an interest in the company

to join or be joined together

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to join or be joined together

The two cables link up here

a meeting or connection between people or groups

The companies planned a link up

a planned meeting or connection

The team organized a quick link-up to discuss the project

a medical condition that causes pain or suffering

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a medical condition that causes pain or suffering

He suffers from a rare skin affliction

a state of quiet and no conflict

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a state of quiet and no conflict

We all want peace

a local official who deals with minor legal matters

The justice of the peace signed our papers

a situation where there is no war or fighting

We all want peace in the world

to do something special for an event

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to do something special for an event

We are celebrating her birthday

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

familiar with something because you have experienced it

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familiar with something because you have experienced it

You will soon get used to the busy traffic

to become familiar with something so that it no longer seems strange

I am getting used to the new city

to become familiar with something over time

I need to get used to the cold weather

to learn to accept something over time

It takes time to get used to a new city

to take place

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to take place

What happened?

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

a table used in religious ceremonies, especially for weddings

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a table used in religious ceremonies, especially for weddings

The couple stood before the altar

the correct way to solve a problem

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the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

to form an idea about something without being sure

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to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

to be confronted by something difficult

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to be confronted by something difficult

We are up against a big problem

in contact with; pressed on

The ladder is up against the wall

to think that something is true

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to think that something is true

I believe you

a meeting to talk and settle a disagreement

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a meeting to talk and settle a disagreement

The two generals agreed to a parley

in a way that follows the exact rules or facts

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in a way that follows the exact rules or facts

Technically, this is not allowed

in a way that follows exact rules or facts

Technically we are closed now

according to strict rules or facts

Technically this is a mammal

according to the exact rules

Technically you are not allowed to park here

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

a rope or chain used to control an animal

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a rope or chain used to control an animal

Put the dog on a leash

an elaborate, highly decorated style of art and architecture

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an elaborate, highly decorated style of art and architecture

The church was built in a baroque style

to bring something back to good condition

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to bring something back to good condition

The medicine restored his health

to return something to its original state

They will restore the old building

to bring something back to its original condition

They want to restore the old painting

difficult or hard to accept

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difficult or hard to accept

He felt bitter about the result

a type of alcoholic drink made from malted barley

He drank a pint of bitter

extremely cold and unpleasant

The wind was bitter yesterday

having a sharp, unpleasant flavor

This coffee is too bitter

the act of appearing again

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the act of appearing again

His sudden reappearance surprised everyone

a phrase used to wish someone success

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a phrase used to wish someone success

I wish you the best of luck with your exam

used to express anger or surprise

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used to express anger or surprise

What the hell is happening

to give someone a difficult responsibility

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to give someone a difficult responsibility

They saddled him with extra work

a seat for a rider on a horse

He put the saddle on the horse

despite that; nevertheless

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despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

a young male person

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a young male person

The young lad helped me with my bags

a boy or young man

He is a bright lad

to cause to become something

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to cause to become something

The shock rendered him speechless

to melt solid fat to make it liquid

You must render the fat to use it for frying

to give or supply something

They will render help

to give or supply something

I will render assistance

information or understanding about something

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information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a thought or plan in your mind

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a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

to look at something for a long time

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to look at something for a long time

She is staring at the painting

one thousand thousand

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one thousand thousand

A million people live here

the number 100

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the number 100

Hundreds of people came

a large amount of something

There were hundreds of people at the concert

a large number of

I have read hundreds of books

a very large animal with a long nose called a trunk

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a very large animal with a long nose called a trunk

The elephant is very big

a very large animal with a long nose and big ears

The elephant is a very large animal

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

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to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

not quite but close

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not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

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the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the part of your body used to see

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the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

to a degree that causes distress

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to a degree that causes distress

The silence was painfully long

to attach something at the top so it stays in the air

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to attach something at the top so it stays in the air

He hung the picture on the wall

to end a phone call

He hung up the phone

to kill someone by hanging them with a rope

They hung the prisoner

without moving from the current position

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without moving from the current position

He ran in place for ten minutes

arranged and prepared for use

All the plans are in place

a win in a competition or struggle

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a win in a competition or struggle

They celebrated the victory after the game

success in a competition or battle

They celebrated their victory

going or traveling toward a place

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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

connected or fastened tightly

The prisoner was bound in chains

a group with similar qualities

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a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

in a very happy way

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in a very happy way

The couple slept blissfully after their long trip

to find something by searching carefully

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to find something by searching carefully

He tried to sniff out the truth

a person who works in a bank or manages money

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a person who works in a bank or manages money

He is a banker

a person who works in a bank

My uncle is a banker

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

almost not; by a very small amount

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almost not; by a very small amount

I could barely see the road

measuring a small distance from end to end

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measuring a small distance from end to end

She has short hair

lasting a short time

We had a short meeting

a piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist to the thighs

He bought a new short

not having enough of something

We are short of time

suddenly, without warning

He stopped short when he saw the car

measuring a small distance from end to end

This rope is too short

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