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Friends — Season 1 Episode 7

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objects like chairs, tables, beds used in a home

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objects like chairs, tables, beds used in a home

I need new furniture for my room

large items used to sit, sleep, or store things in a home

We bought new furniture for our living room

to begin to be something

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to begin to be something

She wants to become a doctor

to change into a particular state or condition

Water will become ice

to look good on someone

That dress really becomes you

to act as an official in charge of an event

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to act as an official in charge of an event

He will officiate the game

to be in charge of a ceremony or event

The priest will officiate the wedding

to perform the official duties at an event

A priest officiated the wedding

having life

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having life

All living things need water

the place or conditions where you live

Their living conditions are poor

the way a person lives

They have a simple way of living

the money you earn to support yourself

He earns a living as a teacher

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

one of the hard white objects in your mouth used for biting

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one of the hard white objects in your mouth used for biting

He has a loose tooth

to have a particular meaning or message

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to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

involving many things; not specific

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involving many things; not specific

This is a general rule

a high-ranking officer in the army

He is a general in the army

coming after the first

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coming after the first

This is my second book

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

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a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

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

to start to be something

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to start to be something

It got dark outside

to get or receive something

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to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

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

a casual greeting or way to ask what is happening

Hey what's up

a casual way to say hello or ask how someone is

Hey, what's up?

what is going on

Hey what's up

asking what is happening or wrong

You look sad. What's up?

an unknown or unspecified person

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an unknown or unspecified person

Someone is at the door

to catch or hold someone so they cannot escape

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to catch or hold someone so they cannot escape

The hunters trapped the wolf

a dangerous or unpleasant situation that tricks someone into doing something they do not want to do

This contract is a trap

a piece of equipment used to catch animals or people

He set a trap for the mouse

the opening in the face used for speaking and eating

Keep your trap shut

not a single thing

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not a single thing

There is nothing here

not a single thing

I have nothing in my hand

still there after others have gone

There is nothing left

not anything

There is nothing in the box

at all times; every time

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at all times; every time

I always wake up early

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

in a hopeful way

In scene

in a hopeful way

Hopefully, the weather will be nice

the opening in your face used for eating and speaking

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the opening in your face used for eating and speaking

Open your mouth

a person who needs to be fed

We have another mouth to feed.

to move your lips as if speaking without sound

She mouthed the words

to try to find something

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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

the head of a city or town

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the head of a city or town

The mayor lives in this house

the leader of a city or town

He is the mayor of the city

the basic work that prepares for something

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the basic work that prepares for something

They laid the groundwork for the new project

the basic work that is done to prepare for something

We need to do some groundwork before we start the project

a rude or offensive name for someone

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a rude or offensive name for someone

Stop being such a crap weasel

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

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used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to have no electricity

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to have no electricity

The city blacked out

to make something dark or invisible

I blacked out the secret details

to become unconscious for a short time

He blacked out after the heavy workout

feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

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feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

He is proud of his work

feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

I am proud of you

feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

I am proud of your success

in a way that shows satisfaction and pleasure

She has a proud expression

a small furry pet

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a small furry pet

The cat is sleeping

a small animal with fur that people often keep as a pet

The cat is sleeping on the sofa

almost certainly; very likely

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almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

an adult male person

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an adult male person

He is a kind man

used to express surprise or emotion

In scene

used to express surprise or emotion

Man that was fast

an adult male human

Every man needs food

a person who shares a room or apartment

In scene

a person who shares a room or apartment

I have a new housemate

a person you share a home with

I am looking for a new roommate

someone you share a home with

My roommate is very kind

the light that comes from the moon

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the light that comes from the moon

The moonlight is beautiful

to have a second job at night

He moonlights as a driver

the two long parts of the body from shoulder to hand

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the two long parts of the body from shoulder to hand

He folded his arms

a gun or other weapon used in fighting

He was caught carrying arms

a small motorcycle with pedals

In scene

a small motorcycle with pedals

He rides a moped to work

causing fear

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causing fear

This movie is very scary

the most scary or frightening

This is the scariest movie

a common pet with four legs

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a common pet with four legs

I have a small dog

a common four-legged pet animal

The dog is playing in the park

concerned only with surface appearance

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concerned only with surface appearance

Their relationship is very superficial

affecting only the surface of the body

The cut on his arm was superficial

relating to adult females

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relating to adult females

This is a woman's dress

an adult human female

She is a strong woman

an adult female human

She is a professional woman

feeling a need to eat

In scene

feeling a need to eat

I am hungry

feeling a strong need or desire for something

He is hungry for success

feeling a need to eat more than before

I am even more hungry now

belief in the honesty or reliability of someone or something

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belief in the honesty or reliability of someone or something

I have trust in you

to believe someone is honest or reliable

I trust my friend

to have confidence in someone

You can trust his advice

a single unit of language that has meaning

Trust is a word

to pay attention to sound

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to pay attention to sound

Listen to the music

to give attention to sound or someone speaking

Please listen to me

to give someone the chance to take something

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to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

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

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

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to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

I love my family

to like very much

I love chocolate

to want something very much

I would love a cup of coffee

the act of having sex

They made love

a small devil or a mischievous child

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a small devil or a mischievous child

The little imp played a trick on his sister

to form an idea about something without being sure

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to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

to put your hand on something

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to put your hand on something

Do not touch the glass

to have an effect on someone's emotions

Your kind words touched me

a natural ability to do something well

He has a professional touch

a tiny quantity of something

Add a touch of salt

a group with similar qualities

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a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

to understand or notice something

In scene

to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

to request information

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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

to use your eyes to notice something

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to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to have a meeting or visit with someone

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to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

to understand or realize

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to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

a solid material that melts easily

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a solid material that melts easily

Candles are made of wax

playful in a naughty way

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playful in a naughty way

He had an impish smile

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 day you were born each year

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the day you were born each year

Today is my birthday

the day when someone was born

When is your birthday

objects or items in general

In scene

objects or items in general

I have too much stuff

personal things or possessions

Put your stuff in the car

to put something into a container or space tightly

She stuffed the bag

to put something into a container or space tightly

I stuffed my clothes into the suitcase

fixed or held in place and unable to move

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fixed or held in place and unable to move

I am stuck in traffic

to give someone a difficult or unwanted task

I was stuck with this homework

to become fixed to something

The paper is stuck to the wall

unable to move or be removed

The door is stuck

to stay in a place or situation

The door is stuck

to attack someone with a knife

The criminal stuck the guard

to remain in a place or situation

I am stuck in traffic

unable to move or escape

We are stuck in the elevator

unable to move from a place or position

My foot is stuck in the hole

unable to think of something to say or do

I am stuck on this answer

besides or in addition to what is mentioned

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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

to a previous place or position

In scene

to a previous place or position

Please come back

the part that is behind or at the back of something

My back hurts

to reply to someone's message

I will write back soon

to support someone or something

I will back you up

a small room at the entrance of a building

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a small room at the entrance of a building

The guests waited in the vestibule

a small room or hall leading into a larger room

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a small room or hall leading into a larger room

The vestibule leads to the main ballroom

to dislike something very much

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to dislike something very much

I loathe cold weather

a strong feeling of hate

I loathe dishonest people

the number 10

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the number 10

I have ten apples

a thin round ball of air inside liquid or air

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a thin round ball of air inside liquid or air

Soap creates many bubbles

a false belief that someone holds

She lives in a bubble

to produce round pockets of air

The water began to bubble

a safe, separate, or isolated environment

He lives in a protected bubble

to permit or allow someone to do something

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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

an alcoholic drink made from grapes

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an alcoholic drink made from grapes

I drink red wine

to treat someone to drinks or a meal as a way to gain their favor

They wined and dined the potential client

a system of words for expressing ideas

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a system of words for expressing ideas

I am learning a new language

the words that someone uses when speaking

He speaks a foreign language

in a very good or complete way

In scene

in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

not inside a building or room

In scene

not inside a building or room

Let's go out

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

good things that happen by chance

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good things that happen by chance

I had some good luck

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

Luck can change quickly

to get something as a result of good luck

He lucked into this amazing job

a line or route along which something moves

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a line or route along which something moves

The train is on the track

a special advantage or connection that helps you succeed

He has the inside track for the job

to follow the movement or development of something

The police are tracking the suspect

to be logical or consistent with what is already known

This story tracks with the facts

a written note of information you keep to remember it

I keep a track of my expenses

a piece of recorded music on an album

This is my favorite track on the album

a sport where people run races on a track

She runs track at school

to go back to a place

In scene

to go back to a place

I will return home soon

to give something back to its owner

Please return the book

the state of being perfect

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the state of being perfect

She strives for perfection

the position or role of a priest

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the position or role of a priest

He entered the priesthood

to have your home or origin in a place

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to have your home or origin in a place

I come from Turkey

to be from a place or source

I come from a small town

to be from a place

Problems come from stress

a period of seven days

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a period of seven days

I will see you next week

electrical force that supplies light and heat

In scene

electrical force that supplies light and heat

The power went out

the capacity to do something

He has the power to win

the ability to control or affect others

He has a lot of power

to move with great force or energy

The boat powered through the water

a woman who lives in a religious community

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a woman who lives in a religious community

She became a nun

to cause trouble or disturbance

In scene

to cause trouble or disturbance

Don't mess with the settings

a state of confusion or dirtiness

This room is a mess

having good luck

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having good luck

I am very lucky

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

must or need to

In scene

must or need to

I gotta go now

to need to do something

I gotta go now

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