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You — Season 5 Episode 4

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to give something to someone else

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to give something to someone else

He had to cede control of the company

to give up power or land to someone else

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to give up power or land to someone else

They decided to cede the territory

a standing yoga pose also known as triangle pose

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a standing yoga pose also known as triangle pose

Trikonasana is a popular yoga pose

true or accurate

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true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

In scene

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

the organ inside the body that digests food

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the organ inside the body that digests food

My stomach hurts

the mental strength to do something difficult

He does not have the stomach for this

the part of the body where food goes

I have a full stomach

to be able to accept or deal with something unpleasant

I cannot stomach his behavior

one of two born at the same time

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one of two born at the same time

They are twins

one of two children born at the same time

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one of two children born at the same time

I have a twin brother

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

causing pain or suffering

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causing pain or suffering

He is a cruel person

not having any dirt or marks

In scene

not having any dirt or marks

Please put on a clean shirt

fully or totally

I clean forgot the date

following the rules and not using unfair methods

They played a clean game

not involved in illegal or dishonest activities

He has a clean record

easy to understand or interpret

This is a clean answer

to hit someone, especially in the face

He cleaned him in the face

not guilty of a crime

The jury found him clean

not having done anything illegal

His record is clean

free from dirt or marks

Please keep your room clean

completely free of dirt or marks

The glass is completely clean

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

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used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to go from one place to another

In scene

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

an act of entertaining an audience

In scene

an act of entertaining an audience

The band gave a great performance

how well someone or something does a job or activity

The team improved their performance last month

the act of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment

The performance was amazing

the number 1

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the number 1

I have one apple in my bag

one part of a series (e.g., an episode)

I watched episode one last night

a very short period of time

Wait for one moment please

to a small degree

This is one better than that

a pain in the head

In scene

a pain in the head

I have a bad headache

a person or thing that causes trouble or worry

Organizing this event is a real headache

to understand or notice something

In scene

to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

sensible or not extreme

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sensible or not extreme

The price is reasonable

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

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

to seem or appear a certain way

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to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

pleasing to the eye or mind

In scene

pleasing to the eye or mind

She has a beautiful voice

very pleasing to look at

She is a beautiful woman

to continue doing something

In scene

to continue doing something

Keep up the good work

to move or progress at the same speed as someone or something else

Try to keep up with the group

to stop someone from sleeping

The loud music kept me up all night

to continue at the same level or rate

You must keep up your grades

to stay at the same level or speed

I cannot keep up with them

a female evil spirit or supernatural being

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a female evil spirit or supernatural being

She-demons appear in many ancient stories

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 tell someone you are grateful

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to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to move something to a higher position

In scene

to move something to a higher position

Please raise your hand

to start talking about a subject

She raised a new point

to take care of a child until they are an adult

She raised three children alone

to gather or bring together an amount of money

They raised money for charity

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

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to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

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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

to pretend to be stronger or more confident than you are

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to pretend to be stronger or more confident than you are

He is just bluffing

a high steep area of land next to the sea or a river

The path goes along the edge of the bluff

to say something that is not true

He is just bluffing about his cards

must or need to

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must or need to

I gotta go now

to need to do something

In scene

to need to do something

I gotta go now

very good or impressive

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very good or impressive

This is a brilliant idea

very intelligent or smart

He is a brilliant student

a crack or break in something hard

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a crack or break in something hard

He has a fracture in his arm

not firm or hard to the touch

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not firm or hard to the touch

The pillow is very soft

not strong or successful

The approach was too soft

not strict or harsh

The teacher was soft on his students

not loud or harsh

She speaks in a soft voice

to have something in your possession

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to have something in your possession

I have the map on hand

to be directly involved in doing something

She has a hands on approach to teaching

to place your hands on something

Please do not place your hands on the glass

a person who kills someone for money or political reasons

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a person who kills someone for money or political reasons

The assassin was caught by the police

to make something new available or accessible

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to make something new available or accessible

You can unlock new features in the game

to open a locked door or container

I unlock the door

to have clothing on the body

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to have clothing on the body

I wear a watch

clothes that people wear

This shop sells sports wear

the damage that happens to something from normal use

The carpet began to wear

to make someone feel very tired

The hard work began to wear him

to have clothing on the body

I wear a coat in winter

to have clothing on the body

She wears a beautiful dress

to have clothing on the body

He wears a blue shirt

to have clothes or accessories on your body

You should wear a mask

to have clothes on your body

Wear your jacket before leaving

to have clothing on your body

She wears her new shoes

to show a feeling or quality through your appearance or behavior

She wears a happy expression

a person you work with

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a person you work with

He is my colleague

a person who steals things

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a person who steals things

The thief stole my wallet

to take something that is not yours

The thief stole my phone

a person who steals things

The thief stole the wallet

a person who steals things

The thief was caught by police

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

In scene

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

I am glad to see you

feeling pleased or satisfied

I am glad to see you

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

In scene

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

I am busy now

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

extremely bad or useless

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extremely bad or useless

Your effort was pathetic

deserving pity or contempt

His excuse was pathetic

to think that something is true

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to think that something is true

I believe you

to some extent but not completely

In scene

to some extent but not completely

He was half asleep

one of two equal parts of something

The team played both halves well

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

I am going out with my better half

to get a prize or victory

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to get a prize or victory

They won the match

to be the best or first in a competition

She won the gold medal in the race

something that is true or real

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something that is true or real

It is a fact that the earth is round

something known to be true

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something known to be true

This is a known fact

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In fact, it is very cold

something that is true

It is a fact that the earth is round

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

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to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

He stole my pen

something that is sold for a very low price

This jacket was a steal

to take attention or praise that someone else should get

She stole the show

to take something that does not belong to you

Someone tried to steal my bike

taken without permission

Someone tried to steal my bag

the brother of your spouse, or the husband of your sister

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the brother of your spouse, or the husband of your sister

He is my brother in law

the brother of your spouse or the husband of your sibling

My brother in law is coming to dinner

the brother of your spouse, or the husband of your sibling

Her brother in law took the kids to school

stupid or untrue talk

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stupid or untrue talk

That is total bullshit

to say something that is not true

Stop bullshitting me and tell the truth

to chat in a relaxed, informal way

We were just bullshitting in the kitchen

a book of plans or strategies

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a book of plans or strategies

The team followed the playbook

to come into contact with someone or something

In scene

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

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 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

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

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a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

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used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

to speak about a topic

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to speak about a topic

We need to talk about the plan

to highlight how extreme something is

Talk about a lucky break

to say something about a particular subject

They talked about the project

very important or difficult to deal with

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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

great mental ability or talent

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great mental ability or talent

Her musical genius is obvious

a person with exceptional intelligence or talent

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a person with exceptional intelligence or talent

Albert Einstein was a true genius

something made by hand

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something made by hand

This sweater is her own handiwork

something made or done by a person

This sweater is her own handiwork

a strength-training exercise where you step forward and bend one knee

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a strength-training exercise where you step forward and bend one knee

I do lunges every morning

to move forward suddenly

She lunged forward to catch the ball

a sudden forward movement

The cat made a lunge at the mouse

websites and apps for sharing content and connecting with people

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websites and apps for sharing content and connecting with people

I spend too much time on social media

the ways people share news and information

I use social media to talk to my friends

a website or app used for social networking

I check my social media every morning

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

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to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

the way someone or something looks

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the way someone or something looks

She has a professional appearance

the act of being seen in a place

She made a brief appearance at the party

the permanent end of life

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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 give something that someone needs

In scene

to give something that someone needs

The company provides free food

to hand something to someone

The hotel provides free breakfast

on the condition that

You can go out provided you finish your homework

to give something that is needed

The company provides free water

to go into a place

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to go into a place

Please go in

(of the sun) to be covered by clouds

The sun went in behind the clouds

to start criticizing or opposing someone

The media will go in on the politician

to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

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to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

Please taste the soup

a short experience of something

She wanted a taste of success

the sensation you experience when eating or drinking

This cake has a sweet taste

a personal liking for something

We have the same taste in music

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

to get into a place or system

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to get into a place or system

You can access the files here

the ability to enter or use something

I have access to the building

moving or pointing to a higher place

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moving or pointing to a higher place

Look at the upward trend

moving to a higher place

He looked upward

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

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to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

permitted by the law

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permitted by the law

It is a lawful activity

allowed by law

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allowed by law

It is a lawful activity

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

to accept or tolerate something

In scene

to accept or tolerate something

I will not stand for this behavior

to mean or symbolize something

What does this symbol stand for

to be a candidate in an election

She will stand for mayor

to influence someone in a clever or dishonest way

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to influence someone in a clever or dishonest way

He tried to manipulate her decision

to control someone or something

He tried to manipulate her

to handle or control something skillfully

She manipulated the conversation

to change or control something in a skillful way

He manipulated the data to show the results

feeling very unhappy

In scene

feeling very unhappy

She is suffering from a broken heart

a particular way of holding your body

In scene

a particular way of holding your body

She struck a pose

to behave in a way that is not natural to impress others

He likes to pose as a rich man

to cause something to exist

This poses a great risk

a sentence that asks for information

He posed a difficult question

to become calm and less tense

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to become calm and less tense

I need to relax after a long day

to make a rule or requirement less strict

The school decided to relax the rules

to make someone feel calm and less tense

Music helps me relax

to become calm or less active

I want to relax on the weekend

without being prevented by something

In scene

without being prevented by something

We went for a walk in spite of the rain

a large natural hole in the side of a hill or under the ground

In scene

a large natural hole in the side of a hill or under the ground

They found a dark cave

to stop resisting or surrender

He finally caved to the pressure

to hit someone or something with great force

He caved the wall with one punch

a large natural hole in the ground or in a rock

The bear sleeps in a cave

a piece of writing

In scene

a piece of writing

Please read this text carefully

to send a written message by phone

Please text me later

a written message sent on a phone

I sent him a text

to send a written message by phone

I will text you later

showing a clear understanding of a situation

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showing a clear understanding of a situation

She gave an insightful answer

a polite expression used when meeting someone in the morning

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a polite expression used when meeting someone in the morning

Good morning, how are you?

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

In scene

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

Follow the rules

to make an official decision as a judge or authority

The judge will rule on the case

to be the best or dominant

This song rules

to have official power over a country or group

The king rules the land

to have official power over a country or area

The king used to rule the country

a statement that tells you what you must or must not do

You must follow the school rules

the usual or normal state of things

Working late is the rule here

a general statement that describes how something is done

It is a fundamental rule of science

an official instruction about what you can or cannot do

New safety rules were introduced

an official decision made by a judge or authority

The judge made a strict rule

a particular situation or set of conditions

In scene

a particular situation or set of conditions

She considers a vast universe of options

everything that exists in space, including stars, planets, and galaxies

The universe is very big

the whole of space and everything in it

The universe is vast

a large room in a building

In scene

a large room in a building

They met in the council chamber

to put a bullet into the firing part of a gun

He chambered a round before entering the building

a group of people who work together for a common purpose, especially a local business organization

He joined the local chamber of commerce

the part of a gun where a bullet is loaded before firing

He checked the chamber of his pistol

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