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Friends — Season 1 Episode 8

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easy to predict or anticipate

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easy to predict or anticipate

The ending was predictable

something that you do

In scene

something that you do

Swimming is a good thing to do

an item

In scene

an item

Put your things on the table

a subject or area of interest

That is a complicated thing

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

a school for students aged 12 to 14

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a school for students aged 12 to 14

I started junior high last year

a school for students aged 12 to 14

She started junior high last year

a school for students around 12 to 15 years old

She starts junior high school next year

causing damage to oneself

In scene

causing damage to oneself

His behavior is self-destructive

doing things that hurt your own well-being

Smoking is a self destructive habit

doing things that hurt yourself

He has self-destructive habits

tardy

In scene

tardy

I am late for work

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

having great power or force

In scene

having great power or force

He is a strong man

having a lot of skill or ability

She is a strong candidate for the job

very good or effective at persuading people

She made a strong argument

having a strong flavor or effect

The coffee has a strong taste

not quite but close

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not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

to form a picture in your mind

In scene

to form a picture in your mind

Imagine a beautiful beach

to create a picture in your mind

Just imagine a world without war

to form a mental image of something

Imagine you are on a beach

a distinctive part or quality of something

In scene

a distinctive part or quality of something

This car has a safety feature

a special story in a newspaper or magazine

The magazine has a feature on art

a full-length film shown in a cinema

The feature begins at 8 PM

content

The movie features a great actor

something that causes surprise or admiration

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something that causes surprise or admiration

The pyramids are a wonder of the world

something that causes surprise or admiration

In scene

something that causes surprise or admiration

It is a wonder that he survived

a feeling of surprise and admiration

She looked at the stars in wonder

to ask yourself something or feel curious

I wonder why she is late

every person; all people

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every person; all people

Everyone is here

every person; all people

Everyone likes music

all people

Everyone is happy

very foolish or unreasonable

In scene

very foolish or unreasonable

That is a crazy idea

very attracted or enthusiastic

I am crazy about this song

mentally ill or very foolish

He is acting crazy

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

This is enough for me

used to show that something is surprising given what was just said

In scene

used to show that something is surprising given what was just said

Even though it was raining, we went for a walk

despite that; nevertheless

I went out even though it was raining

despite the fact that

Even though he was tired he worked

the central part or point

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the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

items worn on the body

In scene

items worn on the body

I like my new clothes

to put clothes on someone

She clothes the children

covered with water or another liquid

The clothes are wet

very pleasing or beautiful

In scene

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

a person who is kind and pleasant

She is a lovely person

nice or enjoyable

We had a lovely day at the park

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

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

to put something over another thing

In scene

to put something over another thing

Cover the pot with a lid

to keep someone safe from harm

The soldier covered his comrade from the attack

to do someone's job for them temporarily

Can you cover for me tomorrow

to report the news about an event

The journalist will cover the event

concerning the weather

In scene

concerning the weather

Weather-wise, it is a great day for a picnic

an adult human female

In scene

an adult human female

She is a strong woman

relating to adult females

This is a woman's dress

an adult female human

She is a professional woman

an event where people celebrate or socialize

In scene

an event where people celebrate or socialize

I am going to a party

to take part in a party or celebration

They party all night

the sense or power of perceiving sound with the ears

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the sense or power of perceiving sound with the ears

Hearing is one of five senses

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

The hearing organ is on the side of the head

a formal meeting in a court to listen to evidence

The lawyer prepared for the hearing

to learn or be told something

I am hearing this for the first time

a meeting to listen to evidence or discuss something

The committee scheduled a hearing

a formal meeting to listen to evidence in a court

The judge presided over the hearing

a formal meeting in a court to listen to evidence

The hearing will continue tomorrow

a formal meeting to listen to evidence or discuss something

They held a hearing to discuss the project

to be aware of sound with your ears

His hearing is getting worse

to listen to a formal request in court

The court granted a hearing for his request

to make a choice or decision about something

In scene

to make a choice or decision about something

I need to decide what to eat

a rank or class of ability

In scene

a rank or class of ability

She is in a different league

a collection of sports teams that compete against each other

He plays in the football league

a group of teams that play against each other

The team won the league last year

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

to operate correctly or as expected

In scene

to operate correctly or as expected

The elevator does not work

something produced by effort, especially art

This is a great work of art

activity that requires effort

I have a lot of work to do

to do a job or task

He works in an office

to have a friendly relationship

In scene

to have a friendly relationship

I get along with my brother

to be in the company of someone

You can get along with us

to succeed in dealing with a situation or to continue making progress

How are you getting along with your new job

to depart or go away

It is time for us to get along

a title used before a married woman's name

In scene

a title used before a married woman's name

Mrs. Smith is my teacher

to move past someone or something

In scene

to move past someone or something

He passed the car

an official document that lets you enter a place

In scene

an official document that lets you enter a place

I have a security pass

to say no to an offer or request

I will pass on that offer

to be successful in a test or exam

I passed the exam

no longer fashionable or modern

This hat is passé

having a positive or desirable quality

In scene

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

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

pleasing to look at

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pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

friendly or pleasant

In scene

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

enjoyable or good

In scene

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

the number 25

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the number 25

I have twenty five dollars

a period of time

In scene

a period of time

Please wait for a while

at the same time as

I listen to music while I study

to start to be something

In scene

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to get or receive something

In scene

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

a long thin strip of pasta

In scene

a long thin strip of pasta

I love noodles

the organ inside the head used for thinking

Use your noodle to solve this

to think about something in a casual way

I was noodling on that idea for a while

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

In scene

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

Although it was raining, we went out

a board made from wood fibers

In scene

a board made from wood fibers

The shelf is made of fiberboard

to become an adult

In scene

to become an adult

I want to be a doctor when I grow up

to become older

Children grow up quickly

to a certain limit or amount

The price can grow up to fifty dollars

to urge someone to do something

In scene

to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

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 express surprise or excitement

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used to express surprise or excitement

Gee, that's a huge cake

to strongly dislike

In scene

to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

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 suggest or mean something indirectly

In scene

to suggest or mean something indirectly

What are you getting at?

to try to say or express

What are you getting at

to move close enough to touch or attack someone

The dog couldn't get at the cat

to try to say or mean something indirectly

What are you trying to get at

a woman's suit with pants instead of a skirt

In scene

a woman's suit with pants instead of a skirt

She wore a blue pantsuit

a set of clothing with a jacket and trousers

She wore a blue pantsuit to the meeting

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

a small-scale golf course with obstacles, often for entertainment

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a small-scale golf course with obstacles, often for entertainment

We visited a miniature golf course

information or understanding about something

In scene

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

too good or too attractive for someone to have a romantic relationship with

In scene

too good or too attractive for someone to have a romantic relationship with

She is out of my league

too difficult or too good for someone to be involved with

This project is out of my league

covered with soft hair or fibers

In scene

covered with soft hair or fibers

The peach has fuzzy skin

feeling pleasant and comfortable

The movie gave me a fuzzy feeling

not sharp or easy to understand

The photo is a bit fuzzy

at no time

In scene

at no time

I never eat meat

to become calm and less tense

In scene

to become calm and less tense

I need to relax after a long day

to make a rule or requirement less strict

The school decided to relax the rules

to make someone feel calm and less tense

Music helps me relax

to make use of something

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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

the state of being alive

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the state of being alive

Life is beautiful

lasting for a large amount of time

The battery life is short

to have a particular kind of life or experience

He had a difficult life

lasting for a large amount of time

He spent his whole life here

giving pleasure or amusement

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giving pleasure or amusement

This game is fun

a feeling of pleasure or amusement

In scene

a feeling of pleasure or amusement

We had a lot of fun

an outer piece of clothing worn for warmth

In scene

an outer piece of clothing worn for warmth

I wear a coat in winter

a thin layer spread over a surface

He applied a second coat of paint

to give money for something

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to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

In scene

to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

a small container for carrying money and personal items

In scene

a small container for carrying money and personal items

She put the money in her purse

to press your lips together tightly

She pursed her lips in anger

the amount of money given as a prize in a competition

The winner took home a large purse

a place where you can buy and eat meals

In scene

a place where you can buy and eat meals

The restaurant is closed today

a place where you can buy and eat meals

This restaurant is very famous

a place where you can buy and eat meals

I like to eat at a restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat a meal

Let's meet at the restaurant

coming before all others in time or order

In scene

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

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

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 direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

In scene

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

a group with similar qualities

In scene

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 take something that belongs to someone else without permission

In scene

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

He stole my pen

something that is sold for a very low price

This jacket was a steal

to take attention or praise that someone else should get

She stole the show

a regular male romantic partner

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a regular male romantic partner

My boyfriend is a doctor

a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

She went to the cinema with her boyfriend

a man who is in a romantic relationship

He has a boyfriend

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

having lived for many years

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having lived for many years

My grandfather is old

belonging to a past time; ex-

This is my old car

having existed for a long time

They are old friends

the colorful part of a plant

In scene

the colorful part of a plant

I love red flowers

the colorful part of a plant

She bought some fresh flowers

a visual representation

In scene

a visual representation

I drew a picture

a movie made for cinema

We saw a funny picture at the cinema

to form a mental image of something

I can't picture it

the whole situation or main idea

You need to understand the whole picture

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

no matter what

In scene

no matter what

Do whatever you want

used to refer to something not specified

You can eat whatever you want

used to show you do not care or it does not matter

Whatever, I don't care

used to say that it does not matter which one or what happens

I will stay whatever happens

a thin layer of material used for protection or decoration

In scene

a thin layer of material used for protection or decoration

We installed laminate flooring

to cover something with a thin protective layer

I will laminate the document

to cover something with a thin layer of plastic for protection

I need to laminate this paper

having a thin protective layer

The card is laminate

a point when something happens

In scene

a point when something happens

At that time I was tired

the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

a particular kind of life or experience

We had a great time

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

to produce or form something

In scene

to produce or form something

I make dinner every day

to succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to cause someone to do something

He made me cry

to say or express something

She made a suggestion

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

the meal you eat in the middle of the day

In scene

the meal you eat in the middle of the day

I have lunch at noon

the meal you eat in the middle of the day

I had a salad for lunch

a small loop on pants that a belt goes through

In scene

a small loop on pants that a belt goes through

This pair of jeans has belt loops

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