The Crown S01E02 vocabulary: the 395 English words to know

715 different words in this film. Knowing the 1,000 most common English words covers about 69% of this film; the 3,000 most common, about 83%.

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Words worth learning
WordUses
accept 4
00:47:54I don't expect you to accept the post.
sovereign 4
00:11:52Well, as sovereign, of course, there is nothing you can do
foot 3
00:12:35Put your feet up. Let the younger generation have a go now."
allow 3
00:12:51and... no more allow the sovereign
duty 3
00:47:04be resuming your duties with the Royal Air Force.
interest 3
00:13:01Even when it's in the national interest, sir?
flight 3
00:29:21departing on a 13:30 scheduled flight to...
necessary 3
00:15:19Do not speak unless absolutely necessary
suggest 3
00:07:24And now our latest estimates suggest that in 1952..."
understanding 3
00:26:01My understanding is not.
boot 3
00:11:02but we can provide you with Wellington boots.
mourn 3
00:29:31crowds gather to mourn King George VI.
uncommonly 3
00:47:23She felt that you had enjoyed an uncommonly close association
continue 2
00:18:09If Papa's condition should continue to improve,
plane 2
00:22:35Nineteen hours later, the Royal plane landed at Nairobi.
crowd 2
00:29:31crowds gather to mourn King George VI.
asleep 2
00:44:40-So, where is he? -He's still asleep.
consider 2
00:04:43Consider it given.
papers 2
00:06:32-Some papers about rationing. -What else?
hat 2
00:02:35-Yes, thank you. -Oh, like the hat.
note 2
00:06:52I shall be making mental notes.
leader 2
00:08:15He's the party leader.
national 2
00:13:01Even when it's in the national interest, sir?
monster 2
00:06:05I can be a monster. Did they say that?
serve 2
00:49:12Within the close community of those that serve the family,
aware 2
00:49:23Now I'm well aware of the toll that round-the-clock service
slowly 2
00:16:23Move slowly around me.
post 2
00:47:54I don't expect you to accept the post.
journey 2
00:22:32were off on a Commonwealth journey.
regret 2
00:24:22I regret to inform you. The King has just passed away.
assume 2
00:46:56I'd assumed that following the death of His Late Majesty,
nation 2
00:29:25As flags across the nation are lowered in tribute,
deeply 2
00:00:16"My husband and I are deeply touched by our welcome here."
wide 2
00:52:20The grief for your father's death will be felt far and wide.
senior 2
00:02:06Senior Chief Waruhiu wa Kung'u of the Kikuyu.
entirely 2
00:11:33He focuses almost entirely
flag 2
00:15:59White flag.
generation 2
00:07:59and, quite possibly, lose power for a whole generation.
generous 2
00:47:43-I see. -A kind and generous offer.
grief 2
00:32:08The profound sense of grief felt amongst his people today
elephant 2
00:09:33Apparently, there's a large breeding herd of elephants at Treetops.
appropriate 2
00:45:01shouldn't you be sitting in the appropriate chair?
announce 2
00:28:29It was announced from Sandringham at 10:45 today...
association 2
00:47:23She felt that you had enjoyed an uncommonly close association
economic 2
00:06:54-"The economic situation-- -What?
household 2
00:47:39as comptroller of the Queen Mother's household.
savage 2
00:01:12Little more than 50 years ago, Nairobi was a savage place,
leadership 2
00:42:20Your leadership. Your incapacity.
resume 2
00:18:16-You can resume your Naval career. -Really?
continent 2
00:02:28Independence is sweeping across the continent.
reign 2
00:55:45fell upon us in his reign.
profound 2
00:32:08The profound sense of grief felt amongst his people today
tribute 2
00:01:26a striking tribute to the men and women of all races,
airfield 2
00:29:1613:00 drive to Nanyuki airfield and board East African Airways C47
preside 2
00:44:44So, in his absence, as deputy, I will preside.
abdicate 2
00:12:20That person was murdered by his elder brother... when he abdicated.
comptroller 2
00:47:39as comptroller of the Queen Mother's household.
bloody 1
00:17:52-You're a bloody idiot. -I am.
impossible 1
00:42:24-To ask him to bid you stand down. -That's impossible.
obviously 1
00:37:40Obviously his name is...
queen 1
00:57:29Famous have been the reigns of our queens.
contact 1
00:26:10We're trying to contact the Governor in Nairobi.
doubt 1
00:01:46Who is, no doubt, very jealous indeed that I have come in his place.
village 1
00:29:28and news spreads throughout our cities and villages,
decision 1
00:50:12I want you to make the right decision.
island 1
00:55:40The greatest shocks ever felt by this island
board 1
00:29:1613:00 drive to Nanyuki airfield and board East African Airways C47
support 1
00:02:32Their support is important more than ever.
experience 1
00:14:02I speak from personal experience.
rid 1
00:07:56Either we get rid of him now or we lose the next election
patient 1
00:13:48It is better to be patient and get what you desire in the right time...
final 1
00:29:35We are comforted by the knowledge that he spent his final hours
everywhere 1
00:27:35The news is breaking everywhere. They can't keep holding.
shh 1
00:18:59-No! -Shh. Tembo. Tembo.
decide 1
00:37:25Though it would help if we could decide here and now on your name.
begin 1
00:14:20Shall we begin to walk back, sir?
hero 1
00:48:09You're a decorated war hero, still in your prime,
stage 1
00:34:15Your Royal Highness, this stage of the embalming process...
low 1
00:15:21and then, only using a low voice.
closed 1
00:29:01Nanyuki, sorry. In a closed car arriving at 10:30.
arm 1
00:15:35Stay close, please, arms length.
steal 1
00:02:25Oh, come off it, where did you steal that one from, eh?
indeed 1
00:01:46Who is, no doubt, very jealous indeed that I have come in his place.
mention 1
00:47:10I mentioned this to the Queen...
engine 1
00:27:57They keep trying to start the engine.
fresh 1
00:30:22-There is fresh lemonade. -Oh, that looks delicious.
spirit 1
00:56:20and a spirit undaunted.
following 1
00:28:25It is with the greatest sorrow that we make the following announcement.
band 1
00:01:19except for the occasional band of nomadic herdsmen.
apparently 1
00:09:33Apparently, there's a large breeding herd of elephants at Treetops.
heavy 1
00:56:01The late King, who assumed the heavy burden of the Crown
wild 1
00:01:17the home of wild animals and uninhabited
animal 1
00:01:17the home of wild animals and uninhabited
majesty 1
00:22:24bringing Their Majesties and Princess Margaret to the airport
large 1
00:09:33Apparently, there's a large breeding herd of elephants at Treetops.
military 1
00:48:13has no military associations.
health 1
00:33:12The King, who retired to rest last night in his usual health,
possibly 1
00:07:59and, quite possibly, lose power for a whole generation.
file 1
00:15:29We'll move in small groups, single file, maximum three at a time.
strength 1
00:52:24Your people will need your strength and leadership.
size 1
00:11:04-There's no need to worry. -What size are you, sir?
breathe 1
00:04:11Breathe in, Your Majesty.
center 1
00:01:29who have made it a great center of commerce and finance.
pack 1
00:36:52It appears Miss MacDonald neglected to pack a black dress.
travel 1
00:22:50And, from there, the Royal couple will travel to Sagana Lodge...
remain 1
00:01:33Now, it remains only for me to pass on the apologies
papa 1
00:18:37I'll write to Papa.
view 1
00:07:37Given these circumstances, I'd be interested to hear the PM's views
chair 1
00:45:01shouldn't you be sitting in the appropriate chair?
strike 1
00:55:03there struck a deep and somber note in our lives,
fill 1
00:12:43and that void has been filled by George the VI
condition 1
00:18:09If Papa's condition should continue to improve,
audience 1
00:13:22The reason I agreed to grant you an audience,
jealous 1
00:01:46Who is, no doubt, very jealous indeed that I have come in his place.
usual 1
00:33:12The King, who retired to rest last night in his usual health,
total 1
00:15:16But I must ask you to proceed in total silence from here on.
ugly 1
00:49:16I regret to tell you, that talk, ugly talk,
focus 1
00:11:33He focuses almost entirely
draw 1
00:20:07So, if you draw one or eight,
issue 1
00:11:35on issues relating to America and the Soviet Union,
process 1
00:34:15Your Royal Highness, this stage of the embalming process...
unit 1
00:29:10There'll be a demonstration by units of the African Rifles.
fan 1
00:28:00All they have to do is make sure the fan is off and wait.
gentleman 1
00:19:56-Right. -Morning, gentlemen. Here we are.
alarm 1
00:06:48Don't be alarmed if you hear no response.
finger 1
00:09:55It's all right, you can use your fingers.
community 1
00:49:12Within the close community of those that serve the family,
signal 1
00:15:23Along the way, we may have to use some hand signals.
silence 1
00:15:16But I must ask you to proceed in total silence from here on.
wet 1
00:10:59Still rather wet underfoot, I'm afraid, after the storms yesterday,
gosh 1
00:02:18Oh, gosh, look, I've got that one, and that one, actually.
spread 1
00:29:28and news spreads throughout our cities and villages,
storm 1
00:10:59Still rather wet underfoot, I'm afraid, after the storms yesterday,
loss 1
00:52:08And I know you will be as devastated as I am by this loss.
secretary 1
00:14:07Foreign Secretary.
rush 1
00:50:05There's no rush. Take your time to think it over.
century 1
00:55:12stilled the clatter and traffic of 20th century life,
clock 1
00:49:23Now I'm well aware of the toll that round-the-clock service
tour 1
00:37:13Royal correspondents mostly, assigned to cover the tour.
warning 1
00:37:04And a word of warning, ma'am. A good many journalists outside.
lower 1
00:29:25As flags across the nation are lowered in tribute,
royal 1
00:02:03Your Royal Highness, may I present
downstairs 1
00:05:52Have they told you terrible things, your colleagues downstairs?
airport 1
00:22:24bringing Their Majesties and Princess Margaret to the airport
period 1
00:57:34Some of the greatest periods in our history
delicious 1
00:30:22-There is fresh lemonade. -Oh, that looks delicious.
knowledge 1
00:29:35We are comforted by the knowledge that he spent his final hours
horn 1
00:20:16Two short blasts on the horn will indicate the drive's over.
grant 1
00:13:22The reason I agreed to grant you an audience,
jacket 1
00:16:35Right, Your Highness. Stay close. Hold onto my jacket.

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