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Friends — Season 1 Episode 20

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a special set of clothes worn by members of a group

In scene

a special set of clothes worn by members of a group

He wears a school uniform

a set of clothes worn by members of a group

The police officer is wearing a uniform

the same in all parts or at all times

The temperature is uniform in the room

pleasant to look at

In scene

pleasant to look at

She is a pretty girl

to a moderate degree

In scene

to a moderate degree

This task is pretty hard

very pleasing to look at

She is wearing a pretty dress

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

to have an idea or opinion

In scene

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

to understand something after thinking

In scene

to understand something after thinking

I can't figure it out

a written symbol representing a number

The figure is written here

the form or shape of a person or thing

It is a strange figure

a person who is important or known

He is a leading figure in politics

a response to a question

In scene

a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

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

a small edible seed that grows underground

In scene

a small edible seed that grows underground

I love eating peanuts

a cause or explanation for something

In scene

a cause or explanation for something

Give me one good reason

the ability to think and make sensible decisions

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

to receive a message or response from someone

In scene

to receive a message or response from someone

I hope to hear from you soon

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

a table used in religious ceremonies, especially for weddings

In scene

a table used in religious ceremonies, especially for weddings

The couple stood before the altar

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

lacking strength or power

In scene

lacking strength or power

He is too weak to stand

not strong or powerful

He feels weak after being sick

comparative form of weak

He became weaker after the illness

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

In scene

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

I will pick up my friend from the airport

to get better or become more active

The economy is starting to pick up

to see or become aware of something

I picked up a strange smell in the room

to start again after stopping

We will pick up the lesson tomorrow

the act of going to get something

The package pick-up is at the front desk

the act of starting a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He is very good at the pick-up

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

slang for very good or impressive

In scene

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

no matter what

In scene

no matter what

Do whatever you want

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

In scene

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

Whatever, I don't care

used to refer to something not specified

You can eat whatever you want

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

I will stay whatever happens

a machine that records messages from callers

In scene

a machine that records messages from callers

The answering machine is full

a machine that records phone messages

I left a message on the answering machine

a machine that records messages from phone calls

He has an old answering machine

a device that records messages from callers

Please check your answering machine

to go again to a place or topic

In scene

to go again to a place or topic

I want to go back to my home

to move back to a place

I will go back to my house

an unknown or unspecified person

In scene

an unknown or unspecified person

Someone is at the door

a supernatural being that represents evil

In scene

a supernatural being that represents evil

The story is about a devil

a supernatural being often seen as evil

He is like a devil

a high temperature

In scene

a high temperature

The summer heat is strong

the time when a female animal is ready to mate

The cat is in heat

a 1995 American crime film

Have you seen the movie Heat

a gun or firearm

He was carrying heat

to release liquid waste from the body

In scene

to release liquid waste from the body

I need to pee

liquid waste produced by the body

I need to pee right now

to be important or have significance

In scene

to be important or have significance

Your opinion counts

to find the total number of something

Can you count to ten?

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to let something stay in place

In scene

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

sliced bread browned by heat

In scene

sliced bread browned by heat

I eat toast for breakfast

to make bread brown by heating it

I toast the bread

to raise a glass and drink to honor someone or something

They made a toast to the success

in a hopeless or failed situation

If we lose this game we are toast

every person

In scene

every person

Everybody likes pizza

all people

Everybody is here

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

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to push something or someone roughly

In scene

to push something or someone roughly

Don't shove me

a hard, rough push

He gave me a hard shove

a hard blow with the fist

In scene

a hard blow with the fist

He punched the wall

a sweet drink made with fruit juice and sometimes alcohol

We served fruit punch at the party

a tool used to make holes in paper

I need a hole punch

a piece of equipment that does a specific task

In scene

a piece of equipment that does a specific task

The machine is working

a powerful group that controls political activities

The local political machine holds great power

to try to make someone do something

In scene

to try to make someone do something

My parents push me to study

to press against something to move it

Push the button

to try to sell illegal or prescription drugs to people

He was caught pushing drugs on the street

a period of 24 hours

In scene

a period of 24 hours

I work every day

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We celebrate a special day

a period of time, especially in the past

In my grandfather's day, there were no computers

at some time in the future

I want to travel the world one day

a round, closed curve

In scene

a round, closed curve

Draw a circle on the paper

to make a round shape around something

Please circle the correct answer

a group of people with a shared interest

He has a small circle of friends

to go around something in a circular path

The birds circle the lake

to make a short high-pitched sound

In scene

to make a short high-pitched sound

The machine started to beep

a short high-pitched sound

I heard a loud beep

to send a signal to someone's pager or phone

He beeped me yesterday

individuals or humans in general

In scene

individuals or humans in general

People are social beings

a group of people who share the same interests or values

They are a peaceful people

the employees or representatives of an organization

The people at this bank are helpful

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

In scene

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

one of the twelve parts of a year

In scene

one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

a woman who is attracted to other women

In scene

a woman who is attracted to other women

She is a proud lesbian

a thin thread used to clean between teeth

In scene

a thin thread used to clean between teeth

I use dental floss every day

a thin thread used to clean between your teeth

You should use dental floss every day

now and then

In scene

now and then

I occasionally visit my grandparents

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

the place where you live

In scene

the place where you live

I am going home

to make something sharp or to improve a skill

In scene

to make something sharp or to improve a skill

She needs to hone her skills

one more; a different one

In scene

one more; a different one

I want another cup of coffee

having no doubt; confident

In scene

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.

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

In scene

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

the physical act of sex

In scene

the physical act of sex

Safe sex is important

the state of being male or female

Please state your sex on the form

to push a finger or object into something

In scene

to push a finger or object into something

She poked him in the arm

to push or prod someone or something with a finger or a pointed object

Don't poke the bear

to look around a place to find information

He was poking around the old desk

a piece of furniture for sitting on

In scene

a piece of furniture for sitting on

This chair is old

a seat with a back

Sit on the chair

a person with dark brown hair

In scene

a person with dark brown hair

She is a beautiful brunette

a person with dark brown hair

She is a beautiful brunette

a person with dark brown hair

She is a beautiful brunette

to spend time learning about a subject

In scene

to spend time learning about a subject

I study English every day

a detailed examination of a subject

They conducted a study on the new medicine

a person who learns something quickly

She is a fast study

a room used for reading, writing, or working

He is in his study

to start to be something

In scene

to start to be something

He becomes a doctor

to contact someone by telephone

In scene

to contact someone by telephone

Please call me tomorrow

a choice or responsibility to decide

It was a tough call

to say that someone or something is something

They call him the boss

to ask for something to happen

I will call a taxi

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 produce sweat from your skin

In scene

to produce sweat from your skin

I sweat a lot in summer

clothes worn for exercise or relaxing

I wear my sweats to the gym

to cook food slowly in a little fat without browning it

Sweat the onions in a pan

covered with liquid from the body when hot or active

I am damp with sweat

to feel very nervous or worried

Don't sweat the small stuff

to question someone closely or aggressively

The detectives sweated the suspect for information

to feel anxious or stressed about something

Do not sweat the small details

to feel sad that someone is not with you

In scene

to feel sad that someone is not with you

I miss my family

a girl or young woman

In scene

a girl or young woman

Miss Taylor is my teacher

not present or not there

I missed the bus

to not do something correctly or not hit something

He missed the target

to make a serious statement or promise

In scene

to make a serious statement or promise

I swear to tell the truth

to be very sure about something

I swear I saw him

to use bad language

Do not swear in class

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

In scene

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

No way he can win

used to express shock or that you find something hard to believe

No way you won the lottery

used to say no firmly or to decline something strongly

No way am I doing that

a phrase used to say you will not do something

No way I am doing that

a set of conditions at a particular time

In scene

a set of conditions at a particular time

This is a difficult situation

the set of things happening in a place or to a person

I am in a difficult situation

a set of circumstances or events

It is a difficult situation

the set of things that are happening in a place or at a time

The situation here is strange

a set of people or things arranged for identification

In scene

a set of people or things arranged for identification

The witness picked him out of the lineup

to eventually reach a particular place, state, or situation

In scene

to eventually reach a particular place, state, or situation

We ended up at the beach

a piece of clothing covering the lower body

In scene

a piece of clothing covering the lower body

I am wearing black pants

of very poor quality

This movie was pants

to pull someone's pants down as a prank

He decided to pants his friend to embarrass him

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

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

the number 7

In scene

the number 7

I have seven apples

a bowl-shaped fixture for washing

In scene

a bowl-shaped fixture for washing

Wash your hands in the sink

a device that absorbs and spreads out heat

The computer needs a heat sink

to be ruined or not succeed

His new company started to sink

to move downward, especially into water

The ship started to sink

the number 4

In scene

the number 4

I have four apples

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 device for making calls

In scene

a device for making calls

The phone is on the table

to make a telephone call

I will phone you tomorrow

a device used to make calls and access the internet

My phone is charging

to speak with someone

In scene

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

a piece of equipment designed for a specific purpose

In scene

a piece of equipment designed for a specific purpose

This is a useful device

a word used to address someone you love

In scene

a word used to address someone you love

Good night, sweetheart

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

moving to a distance

In scene

moving to a distance

He is off to school

at a reduced price

Get ten percent off

not operating or functioning

The light is off

not correct or accurate

The timing was off

a social meeting between two people

In scene

a social meeting between two people

They have many dates

a particular day of the month or year

Please check the dates

a sweet brown fruit from a palm tree

I like to eat dates

romantic meetings with a partner

They are going on dates

to use your eyes to notice something

In scene

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to have a meeting or visit with someone

In scene

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

to understand or realize

In scene

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

any object or matter

In scene

any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

I don't have anything

the number 5

In scene

the number 5

I have five apples

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