Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
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goblin /ˈɡɒblɪn/ B2 |
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vault /vɔːlt/ B1 |
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famous /ˈfeɪməs/ A2 |
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buried /ˈberiːd/ B1 |
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unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ B1 |
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sword /sɔːrd/ B1 |
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fake /feɪk/ B1 |
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professor /prəˈfesər/ B2 |
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headmaster /ˈhedmɑːstər/ B2 |
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curious /ˈkjʊəriəs/ B1 |
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imposter /ɪmˈpɒstər/ C1 |
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climate /ˈklaɪmət/ B2 |
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insist /ɪnˈsɪst/ B1 |
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thieves /θiːvz/ B1 |
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brilliant /ˈbrɪliənt/ B2 |
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secret /ˈsiːkrət/ A2 |
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grounds /ɡraʊndz/ B1 |
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punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ B1 |
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curse /kɜːrs/ B1 |
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defensive /dɪˈfensɪv/ B2 |
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exhaustive /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/ C1 |
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surprise /səˈpraɪz/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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You probably don't remember that you—That I showed you to your vault the first time you came to Gringotts?
➔ Relative Clause with 'that'
➔ The word "that" introduces a relative clause which adds extra information about 'you'. It specifies which 'you' the speaker is referring to.
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The sword presented itself to us in a moment of need.
➔ Reflexive Pronoun 'itself'
➔ The reflexive pronoun "itself" indicates that the subject (the sword) is also the object of the verb (presented). It emphasizes that the sword appeared without external intervention.
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Only a goblin would recognise that this is the true sword of Gryffindor.
➔ Inversion for Emphasis (Only + Adverbial)
➔ The structure "Only a goblin would recognise..." uses inversion for emphasis. Normally, it would be "A goblin only would recognise...". By placing 'Only' at the beginning, it highlights the uniqueness of the goblin's ability.
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As I understand it, he's now headmaster.
➔ Parenthetical Phrase with 'As I understand it'
➔ "As I understand it" is a parenthetical phrase that adds a qualification to the statement. It indicates that the speaker is relaying information based on their understanding, which might not be perfectly accurate or confirmed.
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It is impossible. Alone, yes. But with you, no.
➔ Ellipsis for brevity and emphasis
➔ The short sentences "Alone, yes. But with you, no." use ellipsis. The complete sentences would be "It is impossible alone, yes. It is not impossible with you, no." The brevity and contrast make the statement more impactful.
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If we die for them, Harry, I'm gonna kill you.
➔ First Conditional with a humorous tone.
➔ This sentence uses a first conditional structure ("If + present simple, will + base form") to express a possible future situation and its likely consequence. The humorous tone comes from the absurd consequence of killing Harry if they die for others.
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Tell them how it happened that night! Tell them how you looked him in the eye, a man who trusted you, and killed him!
➔ Embedded clauses and repetition for emphasis.
➔ The sentence uses embedded clauses ("a man who trusted you") to add information and repetition of "Tell them" to create a sense of urgency and emotional intensity. The word 'how' introduces an indirect question which also acts as a noun clause.
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