The God Father

The God Father

The Godfather follows the Corleone crime family as ageing patriarch Vito hands the reins to his reluctant son Michael, who is slowly drawn from war hero to ruthless mafia boss. For English learners, the reward is patience: the pacing is slow and deliberate, the dialogue measured, and much of the tension lives in what characters don't say, so you learn to read tone, formality, and subtext. The sprinkling of Italian alongside careful, old-fashioned English also makes it a lesson in how power is spoken quietly.

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I believe

To accept something as true or real.

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Stay with her

To remain present or involved with her.

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But in here

Refers to circumstances or feelings specific to an enclosed area.

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Boyfriend

A1

a man or boy that somebody has a romantic or sexual relationship with

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She found a boyfriend

She started a romantic relationship with a man.

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Went to the movies

Visited a cinema to watch a film.

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Protest

B1

the expression of strong dislike of or opposition to something; a statement or an action that shows this

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I didn't protest

To not show objection or disagreement.

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Two and two

The result of adding the numbers two and two, often used idiomatically to indicate something obvious.

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Made __

To have created or produced something.

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Whiskey

A strong alcoholic drink made from fermented grain mash.

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She resisted

She fought against something that was trying to influence her.

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She kept her honor

To maintain respect and integrity; to uphold one's moral principles.

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Animal

A1

a creature that is not a bird, a fish, a reptile, an insect or a human

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They beat her like an animal

They physically harm her very severely, similar to how one might harm an animal.

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Her nose was broken

Indicates that her nose has been fractured or damaged.

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Her jaw was shattered

Her jaw was broken into many pieces.

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Did she not

Used to confirm or clarify a statement about a woman not doing something.

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I wept

To cry quietly or softly.

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Lighting

B2

the arrangement or type of light in a place

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Beautiful girl

A young woman who is very attractive.

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She will never be beautiful again

She will not return to a state of beauty.

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Are we good

A casual way to ask if everything is fine or acceptable.

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I went to the police

I visited or contacted the police for assistance or to report a crime.

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Like a good American

A phrase highlighting actions typical of American culture or values.

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Three days in

A period that lasts for three consecutive days.

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But suspended the sentence

To delay the enforcement of a legal punishment or penalty.

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Sentencing

The formal decision made by a court about the punishment for a crime.

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Sentence

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a set of words expressing a statement, a question or an order, usually containing a subject and a verb. In written English sentences begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop/period (.), a question mark (?) or an exclamation mark (!).

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They went free that very day

They achieved freedom or escape on that specific day.

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Smiling

The action of forming a smile to show happiness.

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They smiled at me

People expressed happiness by smiling in my direction.

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Did I not tell you

A rhetorical phrase emphasizing a prior warning or advice.

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What do you want of me

A question asking what someone desires or expects from you.

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Tell me anything

Invite someone to share any information or thoughts freely.

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Can you do that

A request for confirmation of someone's ability to complete a task.

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I cannot do

To express the inability to perform an action.

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I'll give you anything you ask

I will provide whatever you request.

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Help me help you

A phrase encouraging collaboration and mutual assistance.

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I've known you many years

I have been aware of you or have seen you for a long time.

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Cup of coffee

A container of brewed coffee used for drinking.

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You never wanted my friendship

Expresses that someone did not desire a friendly relationship.

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But we did

A phrase used to emphasize that an action was completed despite challenges.

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Let's be frank here

A phrase used to urge honesty and directness in a conversation.

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Didn't want to

Expressing a lack of desire to do a specific action.

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You found Paradise in America

A state or place of great happiness and joy, often idealized.

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America

A country located mainly in North America, known for its cultural diversity.

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Paradise

A state or place of perfect happiness.

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You and, uh... and me

A casual phrase to refer to both the speaker and the listener.

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Had police protection

Being provided with security and support by law enforcement.

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There were courts of law

Official places where legal matters are handled and judgments are made.

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Courts

Places where legal disputes are heard and resolved by a judge.

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Not like you

To indicate a difference in characteristics or behavior.

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To do with

Having a connection or relation to something.

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You come to me and say

You approach me and talk.

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Don Corleone, give me justice

A request for fairness or retribution from a figure of authority.

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You don't ask with respect

You don't request in a polite way.

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Think, think, think

To have a particular opinion or belief about something.

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Off with you

A phrase telling someone to leave.

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You don't offer friendship

You don't provide or suggest friendship to someone.

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