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Brooklyn Nine-Nine — Season 1 Episode 14

Words & meanings

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clothes worn under your outer clothes

In scene

clothes worn under your outer clothes

I need to buy new underwear

to run at full speed

In scene

to run at full speed

He had to sprint to catch the bus

a short, fast run or effort

He finished the race with a sprint

to strike or knock against something

In scene

to strike or knock against something

I bumped into the table

to push someone out of a position

They bumped me from the flight

to have sexual intercourse

They bumped

a sudden rise in amount or level

We need a salary bump

a deep, heavy bass sound in music

I can hear the bass bump

a small raised area on a surface

He has a bump on his head

to push someone out of a position

They bumped him from the team

to increase the level of something

I was bumped from the flight

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

In scene

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a message that tells you about danger

In scene

a message that tells you about danger

I got a weather alert

fully awake and able to think clearly

He is very alert

to make someone or something aware of something

The alarm alerted everyone to the fire

odd or surprising

In scene

odd or surprising

That is a strange sound

content

It is strange to see snow here

unusual or odd

It was a strange dream

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

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

very large in size

In scene

very large in size

The elephant is enormous

a shift in the way a situation is developing

In scene

a shift in the way a situation is developing

She turned the room into a gym

a chance to do something in a sequence

It is your turn now

to pass something to someone else

Please turn the book to him

to move a switch or knob to make a device start working

Turn the knob to start the machine

a feeling of being thankful

In scene

a feeling of being thankful

I want to show my appreciation

the ability to recognize the value or meaning of something

He shows appreciation for hard work

to go into a place or vehicle

In scene

to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

to inform on someone

In scene

to inform on someone

He ratted out his friends

to enter a place or vehicle by force

In scene

to enter a place or vehicle by force

Someone has broken into my house

to have a feeling or sensation

In scene

to have a feeling or sensation

I experienced great joy

something that you do or go through

It was a great experience

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

She has a lot of experience

containing as much as possible

In scene

containing as much as possible

The glass is full of water

containing all parts; entire

Please write your full name

to the greatest possible extent

He has full control

having eaten enough food

I am full after that meal

slightly wet

In scene

slightly wet

The soil is moist

to stop working correctly

In scene

to stop working correctly

The system went wrong

to stop working correctly or to have a bad result

Everything started to go wrong

to make an error or do something incorrectly

I think you went wrong on this question

to stop working properly or have a problem

Everything will go wrong

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory

In scene

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory

I have a complaint about the service

a formal document that starts a legal case by stating a grievance

He filed a formal complaint against the company

a statement that something is wrong or unfair

She made a formal complaint about the noise

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

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

You know, I am not sure about this

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

a time when you travel or rest from work

In scene

a time when you travel or rest from work

I am on vacation

continuously or very often

In scene

continuously or very often

He talks all the time

direct and truthful

In scene

direct and truthful

Give me a straight answer

without changing direction or stopping

Go straight to your home

sexually attracted to people of the opposite gender

He is straight

not curved or bent; extending in one direction without turning

Draw a straight line

accepted by everyone as true

In scene

accepted by everyone as true

He is the undisputed champion

to give someone a job

In scene

to give someone a job

They want to hire a new manager

a person who has been given a job

They welcomed the new hire

to give someone a job

We need to hire more staff

to pay money to use something for a time

We decided to hire a car for our holiday

to move over snow on skis

In scene

to move over snow on skis

I like to ski

a long narrow piece of wood or metal for gliding on snow

I have new skis

to move over snow on long, narrow boards attached to your feet

They want to ski down the mountain

the way someone's voice sounds

In scene

the way someone's voice sounds

He spoke in a firm tone

a particular shade of a color

The walls were painted in a soft tone of blue

a sound, especially one that is a signal

The phone made a high tone

the quality of a sound or voice

She speaks with a gentle tone

to reach a place or destination

In scene

to reach a place or destination

We will arrive at the station soon

not on time

The train will arrive late

to get to a place

We arrive at the station at noon

to get to a place

They arrive in London tomorrow

to comprehend or grasp meaning

In scene

to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

in a way that shows good judgment

In scene

in a way that shows good judgment

She spent her money wisely

not easy; hard

In scene

not easy; hard

He had a rough year

not exact; not completely accurate

This is just a rough estimate

not smooth; having an uneven surface

The rock is rough

using force that is not gentle

The game was very rough

present in the world or a place

In scene

present in the world or a place

There are many opportunities out there

strange or unusual

His ideas are a bit out there

in a place that is away from the speaker

Look at the birds out there

in a place away from here

He is out there waiting for you

in a place away from here

There are many people out there

polite behavior and care for others

In scene

polite behavior and care for others

We show respect for our elders

to have a good opinion of someone or something

I respect my teacher

a specific part or detail of something

He is right in this respect

polite behavior and care for others

We should show respect to our elders

relating to the mind

In scene

relating to the mind

She is psychologically strong

a person with higher rank or authority

In scene

a person with higher rank or authority

I spoke to my superior officer about the issue

in a way that is without problems

In scene

in a way that is without problems

Everything went smoothly

a sound representing laughter

In scene

a sound representing laughter

Heh, you are right

a small model of a human figure

In scene

a small model of a human figure

I bought a beautiful nesting doll in Russia

a public sale where items are sold to the highest bidder

In scene

a public sale where items are sold to the highest bidder

The painting was sold at an auction

an event where people bid to buy things

I will bid at the auction tomorrow

a public event where items are sold to the highest bidder

He bought the painting at an auction

a smaller amount or number

In scene

a smaller amount or number

I want less water

to ask God to protect or help

May God bless you

too many to count

The stars are endless

not having something

She is fearless

to say words to someone

In scene

to say words to someone

He is saying hello to his friend

a well-known expression or remark

It is an old saying

the act of speaking words

His way of saying things is funny

the act of expressing something in words

Saying that was a mistake

having as part of a group

In scene

having as part of a group

Everyone is invited, including me

a scheduled meeting or arrangement

In scene

a scheduled meeting or arrangement

I have an appointment with the doctor

a scheduled meeting or visit

I have a doctor's appointment

an arrangement to meet someone at a set time

I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow

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

besides or in addition to what is mentioned

In scene

besides or in addition to what is mentioned

Who else is coming?

in a different way

How else can I do this

a different one

I want to go somewhere else

a group of things that share similar features

In scene

a group of things that share similar features

My class is very friendly

of the best quality or highest standard

She has a lot of class

a meeting where you learn something

I have an English class today

rude or impolite behavior

That comment showed no class

a group of students in the same year at school

I like my class

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

In scene

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

In scene

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 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

to give a part of something to others

In scene

to give a part of something to others

I will share my food with you

to have something in common with someone

We share the same hobby

a part or portion of something

This is your share

to use something at the same time as others

I share a room with him

using something with others at the same time

We share the same office

at a slow speed; not quickly

In scene

at a slow speed; not quickly

Please speak slowly

in a slow way

He speaks slowly

at a low speed

The car moved slowly

to use time doing something

In scene

to use time doing something

She spent the day reading

very tired or lacking energy

I am completely spent

to give money in exchange for something

He spent all his money

already used or consumed

The battery is spent

extremely good or impressive

In scene

extremely good or impressive

That car is so cool

not excited or angry

Keep cool during the test

having a relatively low temperature; not hot or warm

The weather is cool today

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

to wait or stop

In scene

to wait or stop

Please hold on a moment

power or influence over someone

He has a firm hold on the team

to hold something tightly or keep it

Hold on to the rail

to keep something in a particular position or state

Hold on to your ticket

to keep a firm hold of something

Please hold on to the railing

to get a prize or victory

In scene

to get a prize or victory

She hopes to win the game

to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get someone's love or affection

He hoped to win her heart

a very big win

The election was a big win for the party

a victory or award in a competition

That was an easy win for them

the usual or normal choice

This is the win choice

to get a victory or prize

You must win in life

to look good on someone

That jacket wins on you

content

They fight to win

to get first place or defeat others

Our team will win today

to get a prize or victory

I want to win the game

the period from noon to evening

In scene

the period from noon to evening

I have a meeting in the afternoon

the time between noon and evening

We have a meeting in the afternoon

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

In scene

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

true or accurate

In scene

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

to be told about something

In scene

to be told about something

Did you hear about the accident?

to receive information or news about a specific person or thing

Did you hear about the accident

to get information about something

I heard about the meeting

to get information about something

Did you hear about the news

the part of the face that smells and breathes

In scene

the part of the face that smells and breathes

Touch your nose

the part of the face used for smelling

Her nose is small

a person who finds out information

In scene

a person who finds out information

The investigator arrived at the scene

a person who looks into something carefully

The investigator checked the documents

a person who looks into something to find out the truth

The investigator solved the mystery

a place to live that is part of a larger building

In scene

a place to live that is part of a larger building

I live in a small apartment

a set of rooms to live in

Your apartment is very beautiful

a place to live that is part of a larger building

She lives in a small apartment

to officially stop something for a time

In scene

to officially stop something for a time

The company decided to suspend the project

to hang something in the air

They suspended the lamp from the ceiling

to stop something temporarily

They decided to suspend the meeting

a small bag held in the hand

In scene

a small bag held in the hand

She carried a gold clutch

to hold something firmly in your hand

He clutched the railing

extremely useful or important in a difficult situation

That extra battery was clutch during the long flight

to become old or advanced in age

In scene

to become old or advanced in age

He is getting up there

in a higher place

How did you get up there

to rest with your eyes closed

In scene

to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

no more than

In scene

no more than

It is only a scratch

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

I have only two dollars

being the one and only

You are my only friend

a tax on goods coming into or leaving a country

In scene

a tax on goods coming into or leaving a country

The government imposed a new tariff on imported cars

without any purpose or benefit

In scene

without any purpose or benefit

This tool is useless

not useful or helpful

This broken pen is useless

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

to talk a lot, usually in an annoying way

In scene

to talk a lot, usually in an annoying way

Stop yapping

to perform an action or activity

Do your homework

to create or produce something

Make a new folder

to do or carry out an action

Perform the test

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 permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

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

to go somewhere with someone

In scene

to go somewhere with someone

Do you want to come with me

to exist or happen at the same time as something

This phone comes with a charger.

to be provided or sold as part of something else

This phone comes with a charger

to be provided together with something

The phone comes with a charger

of a higher quality or more suitable

In scene

of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to a greater extent

In scene

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

You had better leave now

making no sound

In scene

making no sound

The room was completely silent

made smooth with oil

In scene

made smooth with oil

The chain needs to be well lubed to work properly

to use something that belongs to someone else and return it later

In scene

to use something that belongs to someone else and return it later

Can I borrow your pen?

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