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Friends — Season 1 Episode 9

Words & meanings

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a short funny movie or drawing

In scene

a short funny movie or drawing

I love watching cartoons

a root vegetable similar to a sweet potato

In scene

a root vegetable similar to a sweet potato

I love eating roasted yams

appealing in a youthful or charming way

In scene

appealing in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

attractive in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

trying to be clever in a way that is annoying or disrespectful

Don't get cute with me

to make something more charming or appealing

You can cute up the room with some colorful cushions

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

to or at a lower place

In scene

to or at a lower place

Go down

indicating a reduction in speed or activity

Slow down

toward a lower position

Look down

a mother or father

In scene

a mother or father

My parents are kind

the people who raise a child

Parents must be patient

a person's father or mother

I live with my parents

a piece of furniture with a flat top

In scene

a piece of furniture with a flat top

Put the book on the table

a piece of furniture with a flat top

We need a new kitchen table

to postpone a discussion or decision until a later time

We will table the proposal

extra money given for a service

In scene

extra money given for a service

I left a tip for the waiter

a helpful piece of information or suggestion

Follow these tips for success

the pointed end of something

The tips of these pens are very fine

helpful pieces of information or advice

Here are some useful tips

a sound made when finding something unpleasant or gross

In scene

a sound made when finding something unpleasant or gross

Eww, that is gross

a young female person

In scene

a young female person

The girl is playing

a female person

She is a smart girl

an informal word for a woman

I am with the girls

to move your body to music

In scene

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

unlike or not identical

In scene

unlike or not identical

We are different

not the same or not identical

These two books are different

used to show support or approval

In scene

used to show support or approval

Hear hear! I agree with you

a savory liquid served with food

In scene

a savory liquid served with food

He poured gravy over the meat

something good or positive

The extra day off was just gravy

a slang term for male reproductive fluid

Some slang uses gravy to mean semen

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

In scene

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

a feeling of worry or interest about something

In scene

a feeling of worry or interest about something

I don't care

the act of looking after someone or something

Skin care is important

to want to do something

Would you care for tea

a word said when parting

In scene

a word said when parting

He said goodbye to his friend

very bad

In scene

very bad

The weather was terrible

something very unpleasant

The weather is terrible today

extremely unpleasant or of low quality

The weather is terrible today

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

In scene

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

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

real or true

In scene

real or true

The actual cost was higher

content

The actual cost was lower

not including

In scene

not including

Aside from the weather it was a great trip

a short comment made while talking about something else

He made a quick aside during the speech

to or toward the side

Please step aside

an expression of surprise or admiration

In scene

an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

to shape or slice by cutting into a surface

In scene

to shape or slice by cutting into a surface

He carved a statue from wood

to make a shape by cutting into a hard material

He carved a figure out of wood

to cut or shape something with a knife or tool

She carved her name into the tree

to cut a shape or slices from something

He will carve a bird from wood

to move to a place

In scene

to move to a place

Come here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Come now do not be upset

to occur or take place

How did this come about

very pleasant to taste

In scene

very pleasant to taste

This cake is delicious

very enjoyable or satisfying

This cake is delicious

a woman who is attracted to other women

In scene

a woman who is attracted to other women

She is a proud lesbian

a thing made to be like another

In scene

a thing made to be like another

I made a copy of the document

to receive and understand a radio message

Copy that, loud and clear

to do something the same way as someone else

She tries to copy her sister

written material for printing or publishing

Please proofread the advertising copy

unpleasant to look at

In scene

unpleasant to look at

That is an ugly dress

to use your eyes to notice something

In scene

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

used to get someone's attention

See here

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to give permission or express certainty

In scene

used to give permission or express certainty

By all means, come in

used to give permission or express agreement

You can by all means use my phone

to give support to someone or something

In scene

to give support to someone or something

We are behind you

at the back of something

The cat is behind the sofa

in the space at the back of something

The ball is behind the chair

the part of the body you sit on

He fell on his behind

the person or thing that causes something to happen

She is the force behind this project

not on time

He is behind schedule

without someone knowing

He did it behind my back

left in a place when you go away

He left his keys behind

an expression of surprise or pleasure

In scene

an expression of surprise or pleasure

Ooh, look at that cake!

to ask someone to come or join

In scene

to ask someone to come or join

I will invite him to join us

a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or do something

I received an invite to the wedding

to make people want to come in or join

I will invite my friends to the party

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

In scene

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

It was a difficult choice

of very good quality

We were served choice wine

the thing that someone prefers most

This blue dress is my choice

based on tradition

In scene

based on tradition

They wore traditional clothes

to require something because it is necessary

In scene

to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

that is enough; no more

In scene

that is enough; no more

That is enough

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

as much as needed

This is enough for me

one of two equal parts of something

In scene

one of two equal parts of something

The team played both halves well

to some extent but not completely

He was half asleep

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

I am going out with my better half

to give money or help

In scene

to give money or help

Everyone chipped in to buy the gift

causing admiration or wonder

In scene

causing admiration or wonder

The view is amazing

causing great surprise or wonder

It was an amazing sight

very good or surprising in a good way

You did an amazing job

personal things or possessions

In scene

personal things or possessions

Put your stuff in the car

objects or items in general

In scene

objects or items in general

I have too much stuff

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

one more; a different one

In scene

one more; a different one

I want another cup of coffee

to learn or be told something

In scene

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

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

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

sliced bread browned by heat

In scene

sliced bread browned by heat

I eat toast for breakfast

to raise a glass and drink to honor someone or something

In scene

to raise a glass and drink to honor someone or something

They made a toast to the success

to make bread brown by heating it

I toast the bread

in a hopeless or failed situation

If we lose this game we are toast

to need to pay or give something to someone

In scene

to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you ten dollars

caused by or happening because of something

He owes his success to hard work

to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you five dollars

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

a condition that causes difficulty breathing

In scene

a condition that causes difficulty breathing

He has asthma

a group of people related by blood or marriage

In scene

a group of people related by blood or marriage

I love my family

a set of directions for making food

Please follow the family for this dish

one part of a television or radio series

I watched the first family of the show

without other people

In scene

without other people

She is alone

without other people

He walked home alone

used to emphasize that one thing is enough

The cost alone is high

without being bothered or disturbed

Please leave me alone

the front part of your body between your chest and legs

In scene

the front part of your body between your chest and legs

He has a big belly

the part of the body between the chest and the legs

He fell on his belly

the part of the body below the chest where food is digested

My belly hurts after eating

something that helps you be better

In scene

something that helps you be better

This is a big advantage

a large amount or number

In scene

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

to accept the truth of something

In scene

to accept the truth of something

You must face the truth

the front part of the head

In scene

the front part of the head

She has a beautiful face

directly with another person, not by phone or online

We should talk face to face

to have the front toward something

The window faces the garden

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

something you are required to do

In scene

something you are required to do

It is my responsibility to finish the work

things that you must do

Doing homework is his responsibility

a device for baking or heating food

In scene

a device for baking or heating food

Put the cake in the oven

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 want something to happen or be true

In scene

to want something to happen or be true

I wish for a better world

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

in the same place or group as each other

In scene

in the same place or group as each other

We study together

in a romantic relationship again after a breakup

They got back together recently

to join separate parts to make a single whole

How much is it all together

in a sensible and well-planned way

She is a very together person

a short musical sound

In scene

a short musical sound

The singer made a shoop sound

to make a short visit

In scene

to make a short visit

Please come by tomorrow

to get or acquire something

How did you come by this book

to make a short or casual visit to a place or person

Come by my office later

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

a person in a story, movie, or game

In scene

a person in a story, movie, or game

He is my favorite character

the set of qualities that make a person who they are

He has a strong character

a written mark or letter used in a writing system

This password requires eight characters

a particular person, especially one who is unusual or noteworthy

That old man is a real character

a planned gathering of people

In scene

a planned gathering of people

I have a meeting at ten

to bring or come together in one place

I have a meeting tomorrow

to come into contact with someone or something

I had a meeting with my friend

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

a public area with grass and trees

In scene

a public area with grass and trees

I go to the park

to leave a vehicle in a place for a time

Park the car here

to sit or stay in a place for a time

You can park yourself on the couch

very bad or unpleasant

In scene

very bad or unpleasant

This is a crappy movie

of very poor quality

The service at that restaurant was crappy

a dark area formed by blocking light

In scene

a dark area formed by blocking light

The tree casts a long shadow

to follow someone closely to learn from them

I will shadow the manager to learn the job

colored powder used on the eyelids

She is wearing blue eye shadow

to think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

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

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

having lived for many years

In scene

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

a flexible bag filled with air or gas

In scene

a flexible bag filled with air or gas

She blew up a balloon

to become larger or swell up

The costs began to balloon

a rubber bag filled with air or gas

The balloon floated away into the sky

to wish for something

In scene

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 vehicle that flies

In scene

a vehicle that flies

The plane is taking off

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