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Brooklyn Nine-Nine — Season 1 Episode 1

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CEFR level

used to express surprise or emotion

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used to express surprise or emotion

Man that was fast

an adult male person

He is a kind man

an adult male human

Every man needs food

a slang word for a woman's chest

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a slang word for a woman's chest

He was staring at her titties

a tool used for eating

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a tool used for eating

I use a spoon for soup

to lie close behind someone with your body curved around theirs

They like to spoon

a hidden camera used to watch caregivers

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a hidden camera used to watch caregivers

They installed a nanny cam in the living room

a person or company that brings goods into a country to sell

In scene

a person or company that brings goods into a country to sell

The importer brings cars from abroad

the part of a shirt or jacket that covers your arm

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the part of a shirt or jacket that covers your arm

This shirt has long sleeves

a protective case for an object

This sleeve protects my laptop

a game where people give anonymous gifts

In scene

a game where people give anonymous gifts

We are playing Secret Santa at work

the number 1

In scene

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 long loose piece of clothing

In scene

a long loose piece of clothing

He put on his robe after the shower

to get someone involved in something

In scene

to get someone involved in something

We need to engage the local community

to make a machine or system start working

You need to engage the machine

to start fighting against someone or something

The soldiers engaged the enemy

promised to get married

They are engaged

to select or choose something

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to select or choose something

Pick a color

to take something in your hand or lift it

In scene

to take something in your hand or lift it

Pick up your book

to remove something from a small space

Use a toothpick to pick your teeth

a small tool used to play a string instrument

He lost his guitar pick

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

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

a friendly or affectionate name for someone

In scene

a friendly or affectionate name for someone

Good night, baby girl

an action that is against the law

In scene

an action that is against the law

Stealing is a crime

the act of betraying your country

He was punished for the crime of betraying his country

an act that is against the law

Stealing is a serious crime

a sharp, high-pitched sound

In scene

a sharp, high-pitched sound

The machine made a loud zeep sound

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

not less than; at the very least

In scene

not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

to say or express something in a particular way

In scene

to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put this

to move something to a position

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to move something to a position

Put the book on the table

to make someone go through a difficult situation

The mistake put him in a difficult situation

to direct your attention or effort toward something

She put all her energy into the project

to become a part of a group or activity

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to become a part of a group or activity

I want to join the club

to connect or fasten together

Please join these two pieces of rope

to go to be with someone

Join us for lunch

to bring people together in marriage

The priest joined them in marriage

a description of events

In scene

a description of events

I read a long story

a floor or level of a building

The house has two stories

a particular situation or set of events

That is a different story

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

In scene

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

See you tomorrow

the noise made by a gun firing

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the noise made by a gun firing

I heard a gunshot

to say that you accept or agree with something

In scene

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

to move from one place to another

In scene

to move from one place to another

He went to the store

to change into a different state

The milk went bad

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He let the bird go

to move to a lower place

The elevator went down to the first floor

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

In scene

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

The lock is broken

a device used to keep a door, box, etc. closed or secure

I lost the key to my lock

a small amount of hair

She cut a lock of hair

to produce or create something

In scene

to produce or create something

He made up an excuse for being late

products used to color or change the face

She applies her makeup every morning

to decide something firmly

I have made up my mind

created or thought of, not real

He made up a story

not real or true

That story is made up

to give a task or role to someone

In scene

to give a task or role to someone

The boss assigned a task to him

to go on for a period of time

In scene

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming immediately before the present

In scene

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

in a way that matters

In scene

in a way that matters

He is talented and, more importantly, hardworking

not difficult or complicated

In scene

not difficult or complicated

This is a simple task

in a simple or straightforward manner

I like to keep things simple

not fancy or complex

She wore a simple dress

a flat piece of material placed at an entrance to wipe shoes on

In scene

a flat piece of material placed at an entrance to wipe shoes on

Please wipe your feet on the doormat

a person who lets others treat them badly without complaining

She is not a doormat

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

to a small degree

In scene

to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

to be reasonable or understandable

In scene

to be reasonable or understandable

This does not make sense

to be logical or understandable

What you are saying makes sense

to be logical or easy to understand

Your explanation makes sense

to start doing something

In scene

to start doing something

Let's begin the lesson

not far away

In scene

not far away

Is there a pharmacy nearby?

a ceremony for a dead person

In scene

a ceremony for a dead person

They attended the funeral yesterday

to find the way to deal with a problem

In scene

to find the way to deal with a problem

She solved the math problem

to have found an answer to a problem

The math problem was solved quickly

in or to any place

In scene

in or to any place

You can sit anywhere

any location or direction

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

I cannot find my keys anywhere

an old person

In scene

an old person

He is a bit of an oldie

a popular song from the past

They played an oldie on the radio

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

In scene

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

Be careful

having no value or use

In scene

having no value or use

This old key is worthless

never making a mistake

In scene

never making a mistake

She thinks she is right all the time

not dangerous or risky

In scene

not dangerous or risky

You are safe here

to be very sure about something

It is a safe bet

able to be trusted to do a job well

She is a safe choice for the job

a locked metal box used to store valuable items

The documents are in the safe

to make something be in a particular state or condition

In scene

to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

the side opposite to right

In scene

the side opposite to right

Turn left here

to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

to move downward

In scene

to move downward

Be careful not to drop the plate

to get smaller in size or amount

Put one drop of oil in the pan

to leave something at a specific place

I will drop you off at school

to stop doing or talking about something

Please drop the subject now

to some extent; kind of

In scene

to some extent; kind of

I sort of agree with you

a group with similar features

This is a new sort of fruit

a particular kind of something

What sort of music do you like

a protective outer layer

In scene

a protective outer layer

The computer has a metal casing

to look around a place carefully

He was casing the house

a cover or case that holds something

The casing protects the wires

to do something very well

In scene

to do something very well

The police finally nailed the thief

to attach something with a nail

I will nail the board to the wall

a thin piece of metal with a sharp point used to join things

I hit the nail with a hammer

the hard thin layer at the end of a finger or toe

She painted her nails

a piece of a whole

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a piece of a whole

The engine has many parts

a character in a play or film

He played a small part

to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

any object or matter

In scene

any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

I don't have anything

doing what rules or instructions say

In scene

doing what rules or instructions say

He is a rule following student

to request information

In scene

to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

a place where you buy things

In scene

a place where you buy things

This is a small shop

to buy goods from stores

I like to shop for clothes

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

in an unexpected way

In scene

in an unexpected way

Suddenly, it started to rain

happening fast or without warning

The rain started suddenly

a performance of music in front of an audience

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a performance of music in front of an audience

I bought tickets for the concert

a live music performance

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a live music performance

I am going to a concert tonight

a live performance of music

I went to a rock concert last night

in a coordinated way with others

They worked in concert to save the park

a sound expressing agreement or acknowledgment

In scene

a sound expressing agreement or acknowledgment

Mm hmm, I agree

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

Mm hmm, I am listening to you

a sound used to show you are listening or asking someone to continue

Mm hmm, go on

a sound people make to show they agree or are listening

Mm hmm I agree with you

someone who has been hurt or treated badly

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someone who has been hurt or treated badly

He was a victim of the accident

a small group of people trained to work together

In scene

a small group of people trained to work together

The squad is ready for the mission

to suddenly stop something for a short time

In scene

to suddenly stop something for a short time

Please do not interrupt me

at a time before the present

In scene

at a time before the present

I finished the work earlier today

happening or arriving before the expected time

The plane arrived earlier than expected

happening or coming before a particular time

We arrived earlier than our friends

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to anticipate receiving or experiencing something, often something unpleasant

You are looking for trouble

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to search for something or someone that is missing

I am looking for my keys

to try to find or get something

I am looking for my keys

used to say that something will happen only if something else does not happen

In scene

used to say that something will happen only if something else does not happen

You cannot pass unless you study hard

except if

I won't go unless you come

a task or job that you must do

In scene

a task or job that you must do

It is my duty to help you

a thing that you must do

In scene

a thing that you must do

It is my duty to help others

things you must do

It is your duty to help him

a tax paid on goods

You must pay duty on these goods

to stop talking or make someone stop talking

In scene

to stop talking or make someone stop talking

Please shut up

to make someone stop talking

Just shut up and listen

to stop talking or to tell someone else to be silent

Please shut up while I am working

to stop speaking, especially to be quiet

Please shut up and listen

a person who gives secret information to the police or media

In scene

a person who gives secret information to the police or media

The informant told the police where the criminal was hiding

a tight piece of clothing worn for swimming

In scene

a tight piece of clothing worn for swimming

He wore a speedo at the beach

tight shorts worn for swimming

He bought a new speedo

a set of rules about what clothing is acceptable in a place

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a set of rules about what clothing is acceptable in a place

There is a strict dress code at the office

a set of rules about what clothing is acceptable in a place

The office has a strict dress code

used to get the listener's attention or as a pause

In scene

used to get the listener's attention or as a pause

You know what we should go home

a phrase used to refer to something the speaker does not want to name

He is doing you know what again

something that is not named

I forgot to buy you know what

a place that sells food and daily items

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a place that sells food and daily items

I am going to the grocery store to buy milk

a place where goods are sold

I bought some fruit at the grocery store

to notice or recognize a smell

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to notice or recognize a smell

I can smell smoke

the quality perceived by the nose

In scene

the quality perceived by the nose

I love the smell of rain

to give off a smell

The fish smells bad

to come back to a former position or popularity

The trend began to smell again

a personal view or judgment

In scene

a personal view or judgment

What is your opinion?

a personal belief or judgment about something

What is your opinion on this topic

to use something without a good purpose

In scene

to use something without a good purpose

Stop wasting your time

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

exactly right or true

In scene

exactly right or true

The information is accurate

a possible set of events

In scene

a possible set of events

What is the worst-case scenario?

to be in charge of something

In scene

to be in charge of something

She directs the movie

to point or turn something in a particular direction

He directed the light at the wall

saying exactly what you mean without trying to be polite

She is very direct with her feedback

without anything in between

This is a direct flight

to preserve food with salt or smoke

In scene

to preserve food with salt or smoke

They cure the meat with salt

to make a sick person healthy

The doctor cured the patient

to make an illness or problem go away

The medicine cured her

something that makes you healthy

They found a cure for the flu

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