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Brooklyn Nine-Nine — Season 1 Episode 21

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CEFR level

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

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a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

for the reason that

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for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

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from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

serving as a standard example

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serving as a standard example

This is a classic example

a work of high quality that is widely admired

This book is a classic

to work together secretly

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to work together secretly

They were in cahoots to commit the crime

slang for very good or impressive

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slang for very good or impressive

That car is sick

causing a feeling of disgust or strong disapproval

This is a sick joke

annoyed or bored with something you have experienced for too long

I am sick of this noise

feeling unwell

I feel sick today

to make something shorter

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to make something shorter

We can abbreviate "Street" to "St."

to be very sure about something

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to be very sure about something

I bet he is late

to risk money on a game or race

He bet on the red car

the most suitable or helpful option

Taking the train is your best bet

to think something is likely true

I bet he will arrive late

to burn something until it turns black

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to burn something until it turns black

He charred the meat on the grill

a British informal word for tea

I would love a cup of char

to arrange a new time for something

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to arrange a new time for something

I need to reschedule the meeting

to change the time of a planned event

We must reschedule the meeting

the Japanese art of folding paper

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the Japanese art of folding paper

I love making origami

the art of folding paper into shapes

Origami creates beautiful shapes

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

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used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

to tear something into small pieces

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to tear something into small pieces

She shredded the documents

to tear or cut something into small strips or pieces

I shred the old documents

to play guitar very skillfully

He loves to shred on his guitar

a very small amount of something

He did not show a shred of emotion

to laugh at someone or something in a mean way

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to laugh at someone or something in a mean way

They mocked his silly hat

not real, made to look or act like the real thing

They held a mock trial

to make fun of someone or something

Do not mock your classmates

one of three babies born at the same time

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one of three babies born at the same time

They are triplets

to continue doing something

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to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

the best or highest level ever done

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the best or highest level ever done

He broke the world record

a written or spoken account of facts or events

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a written or spoken account of facts or events

The police have a record of the accident

a flat disc that stores music or sound

I listen to music on an old record

to store sound, video, or information for later use

Please record the meeting

coming before all others in time or order

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coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

a large amount or number

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a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

There are a lot of people here

a small flying vehicle without a pilot

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a small flying vehicle without a pilot

He bought a new drone

to make a low continuous sound

The motor droned in the distance

to talk for a long time in a dull way

The teacher droned on for an hour

a person who does boring, repetitive work

He is just a drone in the office

having a modern and attractive style

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having a modern and attractive style

She is wearing a stylish dress

at the present moment

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at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

a piece of land completely surrounded by water

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a piece of land completely surrounded by water

They live on a small island

a piece of land surrounded by water

This is a small island

a piece of land surrounded by water

Hawaii is a famous island

happening or existing now

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happening or existing now

What is your current address

a flow of electric charge

The current flows through the wire

water moving in a direction

The current is very strong here

to move your body to music

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to move your body to music

They dance together

a type of movement performed to music as an art or activity

They performed a traditional dance

a person you do something with

He was her dance for the night

a word used to call someone or something

The station dance is Alpha

a social gathering where people dance

We are going to a dance tonight

to move your body to music

She likes to dance at parties

to leave behind or give up

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to leave behind or give up

He had to abandon his car

a feeling of not being restricted or controlled

She danced with total abandon

to leave behind or give up

They had to abandon the ship

a flat, round Italian dish with cheese and toppings

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a flat, round Italian dish with cheese and toppings

I love eating pizza

a round baked dish with cheese and toppings

We ordered a pizza for dinner

to say words to someone

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to say words to someone

I can speak English

at this very moment

I am speaking right now

to communicate using words in a particular language

Do you speak Spanish

to say words to someone

Please speak slowly

to say words to someone

He speaks to the crowd

to speak with someone

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to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

to hit someone repeatedly

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to hit someone repeatedly

They beat up the thief

to criticize someone harshly

The reporter beat up the politician over his policies

to hit or damage something repeatedly

The storm beat up the old shed

old and in bad condition

He drives a beat-up car

a formal check of knowledge or condition

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a formal check of knowledge or condition

She passed the final examination

relating to a particular person

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relating to a particular person

This is a personal matter

relating to someone's character in a way that might be hurtful

His comments were too personal

connected with a specific person

I have a personal opinion

a plastic ring that you spin around your waist

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a plastic ring that you spin around your waist

She is playing with a hula hoop

not having enough sleep

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not having enough sleep

I feel very sleep deprived today

needing sleep

I am sleep deprived

money paid in advance

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money paid in advance

I paid a deposit for the house

a natural layer of a substance in the ground

This area has a rich coal deposit

to put something down in a specific location

Please deposit your bags here

to form an opinion without knowing all the facts

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to form an opinion without knowing all the facts

People speculate about the future

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

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the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

He has a brilliant mind

to be upset or annoyed by something

I don't mind the cold

to have a plan or intention to do something

I mind to help him

to be responsible for something

Please mind your step on the stairs

a device used to keep things cold

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a device used to keep things cold

Put the drinks in the cooler

a device that keeps drinks cold

The office cooler is broken

lower in temperature

The weather is cooler today

a cold mixed alcoholic beverage

She drank a fruit cooler by the pool

a box used to keep food and drinks cold

We took a cooler to the beach

slightly cold or not as hot

It is cooler in the shade

less angry or excited

She is cooler than me under pressure

having a lower temperature

The water here is cooler than the river

more stylish or admirable

This new car is cooler than the old one

more calm and not easily upset

You need to be cooler during the meeting

more fashionable or impressive

Her new haircut is cooler

a container or device used to keep things cold

Put the drinks in the cooler

an underground pipe for carrying away waste water

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an underground pipe for carrying away waste water

The sewer is blocked

someone who sews clothes or other items

She is a skilled sewer

coming after the current one

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coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

a speech or show to an audience

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a speech or show to an audience

I have a presentation tomorrow

the act of giving a gift to someone

The presentation of the gift was touching

not able to be fixed or answered

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not able to be fixed or answered

This math problem is unsolvable

to make something work again

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to make something work again

Can you fix my bike?

to make something stay in a certain place

Please fix the shelf to the wall

a difficult or unpleasant situation

They are in a real fix

to make the result of a contest or vote unfair in advance

They tried to fix the election

an expression of appreciation

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an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

a word telling someone to stop

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a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

a set of questions or tasks to measure knowledge or ability

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a set of questions or tasks to measure knowledge or ability

I have a math test tomorrow

to try something to check its quality

I want to test the new car

a procedure done to test a hypothesis

The scientist ran a test

an expression of relief or gratitude

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an expression of relief or gratitude

Thank god you are safe

to feel or show you are happy something bad did not happen

I thank God that we are safe

said when you are happy about something

Thank God we are here

to like something very much

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to like something very much

I am crazy about chocolate

a hot drink made from leaves

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a hot drink made from leaves

I drink tea every morning

a hot drink made by pouring boiling water on dried leaves

I drink tea every morning

news or rumors about other people

She is spilling the tea about the party

the hard white parts in the mouth used for biting

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the hard white parts in the mouth used for biting

Brush your teeth

a hard white object in your mouth used for chewing

He lost a tooth

to start to be seen or happen

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to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to urge someone to do something

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to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

to give a name to something

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to give a name to something

Let's call it a success

to predict something accurately

You called it when you said it would rain

to stop an activity for now

Let us call it a day

to make an arrangement or agreement with someone

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to make an arrangement or agreement with someone

They decided to make a deal

to reach an agreement with someone

They decided to make a deal

to reach an agreement with someone

We made a deal to sell the house

despite that; nevertheless

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despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

having less light or more dark color

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having less light or more dark color

This paint is blacker than the other one

a stupid person

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a stupid person

He is a complete idiot

a very stupid or silly person

Do not be an idiot

used to get attention or introduce a statement

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used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

to make someone agree to do something

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to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

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to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

information or understanding about something

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information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a thought or plan in your mind

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a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

not easy to do or deal with

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not easy to do or deal with

This is a tough question

demanding or hard on someone

The teacher is very tough

having a lot of strength or bravery

He is a tough man

used to say that something is bad but the speaker does not care

Tough luck for you

Saturday and Sunday

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Saturday and Sunday

I will go to the park this weekend

the part of the week when you do not work

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the part of the week when you do not work

We are going on a trip for the weekend

to keep away from or not go into

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to keep away from or not go into

I want to get out of this meeting

to receive an advantage or gain from something

What did you get out of that class

to leave a place or situation

Get out of the room right now

to leave or go away from a place

You should get out of the house

to go away from a place

Get out of my room

not right or not working properly

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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

a severe loss or defeat, especially in a competition

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a severe loss or defeat, especially in a competition

The team suffered a humiliating beatdown

the joint between the hand and arm

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the joint between the hand and arm

He wore a watch on his wrist

having a positive or desirable quality

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having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

very small in amount or degree

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very small in amount or degree

The damage was minimal

very small in amount or degree

The damage was minimal

enjoyable or good

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enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

a liquid that you can drink

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a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

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to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

forward movement or improvement

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forward movement or improvement

She is making progress in her studies

to move forward or improve

Science continues to progress

forward movement or development

We are making good progress on this project

to make someone believe or do something

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to make someone believe or do something

I tried to convince him to come

making someone agree to do something

I convinced him to join us

able to make someone believe something is true

I convinced him to come

the number 3

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the number 3

I have three apples

taken or given through the mouth

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taken or given through the mouth

He takes oral medication

communicated using the mouth

He passed his oral exam

a common sickness with fever and cough

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a common sickness with fever and cough

I have the flu

having a nice or enjoyable taste or quality

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having a nice or enjoyable taste or quality

This tea is sweeter than the one I had before

having a pleasant taste or feeling

This apple is sweeter than the other one

to kill someone intentionally

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to kill someone intentionally

They plotted to murder the king

the crime of killing someone intentionally

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the crime of killing someone intentionally

He was arrested for murder

to spoil or end something completely

She murdered that melody with her performance

to say something to get information

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to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

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to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

a box or bag for storing or carrying things

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a box or bag for storing or carrying things

He put the phone in its case

a particular situation or example

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a particular situation or example

This is a special case

a matter that is decided in a court of law

The police are working on the case

the organ inside the body that digests food

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the organ inside the body that digests food

My stomach hurts

the mental strength to do something difficult

He does not have the stomach for this

the part of the body where food goes

I have a full stomach

to be able to accept or deal with something unpleasant

I cannot stomach his behavior

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