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Friends — Season 2 Episode 4

Words & meanings

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used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

In scene

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

having a low temperature

In scene

having a low temperature

The winter cold is harsh

showing no kindness or affection

He is a cold person

a common sickness with a runny nose and cough

I have a cold

not awake or aware of what is happening

He was knocked cold in the fight

the state of being alive

In scene

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

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

in a complete or absolute way

In scene

in a complete or absolute way

I totally agree with you

in a way that is formally recognized

In scene

in a way that is formally recognized

He has an official role

formally recognized by an authority

This is an official document

made known formally

The news is now official

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

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

a place where alcoholic drinks are served

In scene

a place where alcoholic drinks are served

We met at a bar

a rectangular piece of food, often sweet

I ate a chocolate bar

a long, rigid piece of metal or material

The window has iron bars

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me out?

to give assistance to someone

I can help you out with this task

to give someone aid or assistance

Could you help out with this

a manner or method of doing something

In scene

a manner or method of doing something

This is the best way

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

No way

by a large amount

It is way too expensive

the path or line along which something moves

I am on my way

to organize, build, or make something ready for use

In scene

to organize, build, or make something ready for use

I will set up the computer

to arrange for someone to have something or meet someone

We set up a meeting for them

to plan something dishonest to cause trouble

They set him up

the way in which a system, place, or equipment is organized

The computer set-up is very simple

a dishonest trick designed to make someone look guilty of a crime

He realized that the arrest was a set-up

to put something in position or order

Please set up the chairs for the meeting

to put something in place and make it ready

They set up the new computer system

to arrange or get something ready

We need to set up the agenda for today

to be prepared or arranged

I set up the new computer

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

In scene

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

very good

In scene

very good

You did a great job

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

a word or phrase that someone is called

In scene

a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

the night of today

In scene

the night of today

I will go home tonight

the night of the current day

In scene

the night of the current day

What are you doing tonight

the place where people go to learn

In scene

the place where people go to learn

I go to school

a group of people or things

I saw a school of fish

to give lessons to someone

He schooled them in physics

extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

In scene

extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

It was a wonderful day

loose-fitting clothes worn for sleeping

In scene

loose-fitting clothes worn for sleeping

I wear my pajamas to bed

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

in a few words; briefly

In scene

in a few words; briefly

In a nutshell, the plan failed

lasting for a large amount of time

In scene

lasting for a large amount of time

The meeting was long

to want something very much

I long to see you

measuring a great distance from end to end

The snake is very long

by a large amount

We did not wait long

to let someone see something

In scene

to let someone see something

Show me your book

to come or be present somewhere

He didn't show up

a public display or exhibition

The show starts now

a TV or radio program

I watch a talk show

water that is frozen solid

In scene

water that is frozen solid

The lake is covered in ice

a state of being ready to protect against attack

In scene

a state of being ready to protect against attack

You must keep your guard up

to watch over something to keep it safe

The dog guards the house

a person whose job is to protect a place or people

The guard is at the door

physically appealing

In scene

physically appealing

She looks sexy in that dress

arousing sexual desire

In scene

arousing sexual desire

He has a sexy voice

attractive in a sexual way

He looks very sexy in that suit

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

to live in the same house as someone

In scene

to live in the same house as someone

They live together in a small apartment

to reside in the same house

They live together in a small house

any object or matter

In scene

any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

I don't have anything

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

In scene

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

I love watching movies

used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

In scene

used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

What the hell are you doing

used to express surprise, frustration, or indifference

What the hell is that

used to express surprise or anger

What the hell you broke it

the day before today

In scene

the day before today

It rained yesterday

very surprising or hard to believe

In scene

very surprising or hard to believe

The result of the game was unbelievable

not able to be believed

That is an unbelievable price

very hard or impossible to believe

It is an unbelievable story

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have a lot of work to do

a piece of land

He bought a parking lot

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

many times or often

I see him a lot

a group of people

That is a loud lot

a great number or quantity

We have a lot of time

a method of deciding something by chance

This is my lot in life

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

a small number or quantity

That is a lot less

to a great degree

I like it a lot

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

to start to be in a particular state

In scene

to start to be in a particular state

It is getting cold

to receive or obtain something

In scene

to receive or obtain something

I got a letter today

to understand something

In scene

to understand something

I don't get it

to reach a place

When did you get home?

used to introduce a statement that corrects or adds to something

In scene

used to introduce a statement that corrects or adds to something

I thought he was American, but actually he is British

used to emphasize that something is true or real

In scene

used to emphasize that something is true or real

Did he actually say that

to strike something, like a door

In scene

to strike something, like a door

Knock on the door

to say unkind things about someone or something

Her performance knocked them out

to cause a woman to become pregnant

He knocked her up

to lower the amount or value of something

They knocked ten dollars off

in a way that is not joking

In scene

in a way that is not joking

He spoke seriously about his future

in a very severe or extreme way

He was seriously injured in the accident

in a sincere or serious way

He spoke seriously about his future

to a very great degree

In scene

to a very great degree

The weather is unbelievably hot

12 months or 365 days

In scene

12 months or 365 days

This year is 2024

a period of 12 months

Happy New Year

lasting five years

It lasted five years

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

without any purpose or benefit

In scene

without any purpose or benefit

This tool is useless

not useful or helpful

This broken pen is useless

to become joined in marriage

In scene

to become joined in marriage

They decided to marry last year

having a husband or wife

They want to marry soon

to be very committed to something

He married his life to music

telling people what to do

In scene

telling people what to do

She is very bossy

covered with sweat

In scene

covered with sweat

My palms are sweaty

covered with liquid from the body when hot or active

I feel sweaty after exercising

covered with liquid from the body

His face was sweaty

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

words used to show you are grateful

In scene

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

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

coming immediately before the present

In scene

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

to feel comfortable and welcomed as part of a group or environment

In scene

to feel comfortable and welcomed as part of a group or environment

He fits in well with his new team

to find time or space for someone or something in a busy schedule or limited area

I can fit in a quick meeting

to be the right size or type for a space or situation

She does not fit in with her classmates

to feel comfortable and accepted as part of a group

He tries to fit in with his new colleagues

a cold mixture of raw vegetables

In scene

a cold mixture of raw vegetables

I like fresh salad

a boy or man who has the same parents as you

In scene

a boy or man who has the same parents as you

I have one brother

a male sibling

In scene

a male sibling

He is my older brother

a male sibling

My brother is a student

the time when you are a child

In scene

the time when you are a child

I had a happy childhood

in contact with; pressed on

In scene

in contact with; pressed on

He leaned against the wall

to be in opposition to something

He is against the plan

in opposition to someone or something

He is against the new plan

in opposition to

It is against the rules

not different

In scene

not different

We have the same car

a thing that is being talked about

I saw the same man yesterday

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

a low, rumbling sound made when annoyed

In scene

a low, rumbling sound made when annoyed

He started to grumble about the wait

to express dissatisfaction in a low, quiet voice

He started to grumble about the weather

to make a low, rumbling sound

The old engine began to grumble

coming after the second in a series

In scene

coming after the second in a series

He is the third person in line

coming after the second

In scene

coming after the second

March is the third month

one of three equal parts of something

I ate a third of the pizza

to make a low sound of pain or pleasure

In scene

to make a low sound of pain or pleasure

He let out a low moan of pain

to express dissatisfaction or unhappiness

He is always moaning about his job

to wait for a short time

In scene

to wait for a short time

Hang on a minute

to fix something in a place

Hang on the poster here

to be decided by something

Success hangs on your hard work

to keep something in your possession

Please hang on to this receipt

someone who talks a lot

In scene

someone who talks a lot

He is a big talker

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

In scene

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

In scene

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

every person; all people

In scene

every person; all people

Everyone is here

every person; all people

Everyone likes music

all people

Everyone is happy

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

In scene

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

at a short distance away

In scene

at a short distance away

My house is close to the park

paying a lot of attention to details

Please pay close attention to the details

not open

Please close the door

to surround and catch someone

The police close on the suspect

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

an unknown or unspecified person

In scene

an unknown or unspecified person

Somebody is at the door

a person of importance or high status

She acts like she is really somebody

an unknown person

I need somebody to help me

without any doubt; totally

In scene

without any doubt; totally

I absolutely agree with you

to move into a room or building

In scene

to move into a room or building

Please come in

to be sold or found in a particular form

This dress comes in red

to have a part or role in a situation

Where does the expert come in

to finish in a particular position in a competition

She came in second in the race

to arrive or finish in a position

She came in first in the race

to be useful in a situation

This tool will come in handy later

to become involved in a situation

They asked me to come in on the project

to bring back a memory of something

In scene

to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

used to tell someone to be quiet

In scene

used to tell someone to be quiet

Shh, be quiet

a sound used to tell someone to be silent

Shh the movie has started

a sound used to tell someone to be quiet

He made a shh sound

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

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

to allow something to be known

In scene

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

to take a quick deep breath

In scene

to take a quick deep breath

She gasped in surprise

a short quick breath

She gave a gasp of surprise

the number 2

In scene

the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

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

the solid part of the earth's surface

In scene

the solid part of the earth's surface

We finally saw land

to come down to the ground after moving through the air

The plane landed safely

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

I watched a good film

to achieve the desired result

He landed a new job

must or need to

In scene

must or need to

I gotta go now

to need to do something

I gotta go now

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

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

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