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Friends — Season 2 Episode 5

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

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

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

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

a person who controls a business or team

In scene

a person who controls a business or team

He is a great manager

a person who manages the career of a performer or athlete

The singer has a good manager

a person who is in charge of a team or business

The manager is in a meeting

very good or impressive

In scene

very good or impressive

The view is incredible

a hard-shelled seed or fruit that is eaten

In scene

a hard-shelled seed or fruit that is eaten

I love eating nuts

a testicle

He got hit in the nuts

a person who is very strange or silly

He is a complete nut

a small metal piece with a hole that screws onto a bolt

Tighten the nut with a wrench

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 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 contact someone by telephone

In scene

to contact someone by telephone

Please call me tomorrow

to ask for something to happen

In scene

to ask for something to happen

I will call a taxi

a choice or responsibility to decide

It was a tough call

to say that someone or something is something

They call him the boss

if something happens or as a preparation

In scene

if something happens or as a preparation

Take an umbrella in case it rains

if something happens

Take an umbrella in case it rains

for use if something happens

Take an umbrella in case it rains

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

to make a sound like a bell

In scene

to make a sound like a bell

The bell began to ring

to telephone someone

I will ring you later

a round line or mark

The cup left a ring on the table

a circular band worn on a finger

She is wearing a gold ring

as said or reported by someone or something

In scene

as said or reported by someone or something

According to the report it will be sunny

by your own choice, without being asked or forced

You may act according to your own choice

in a way that matches, corresponds to, or follows something else

The work was done according to the plan

in relation to

This is according to the recent changes

as stated by or based on something

According to the news it will rain tomorrow

the place where you live

In scene

the place where you live

I am going home

at any time; in all your life

In scene

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at no time

I will not ever go back

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

to take part in a party or celebration

In scene

to take part in a party or celebration

They party all night

an event where people celebrate or socialize

In scene

an event where people celebrate or socialize

I am going to a party

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

perhaps

In scene

perhaps

Maybe he is late

possibly; used to express uncertainty

Maybe it will rain

something that might happen or be true

It is a maybe

rising or falling at a very sharp slope

In scene

rising or falling at a very sharp slope

The mountain path is very steep

costing more than it is worth

The prices here are a bit steep

to leave something in liquid for a time

Steep the tea for five minutes

a place to sit

In scene

a place to sit

Please take your seat

to be given to someone as a right or reward

She won a seat in parliament

to have space for a number of people

The room seats ten people

to show someone where to sit

The host seated us

a person who represents clients in legal matters

In scene

a person who represents clients in legal matters

He is a good lawyer

a person who gives legal advice and represents people in court

The lawyer defended his client in court

to act as a lawyer for someone or something

He will lawyer the case

to have and continue to have something

In scene

to have and continue to have something

You can keep the book

to persist in doing something

Keep trying until you succeed

to take care of something

The soldier will keep the gate safe

to stop yourself from doing something

In scene

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't keep from laughing

to not tell someone something

I tried to keep the secret from her

to stop something from happening

The heavy rain kept us from going out

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 shout in support or joy

In scene

to shout in support or joy

The crowd cheered for the team

to make someone feel happier

I tried to cheer her up

a word said before drinking or to express thanks

They said cheers and drank

in any case

In scene

in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

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

a sweet food made by baking flour, sugar, and eggs

In scene

a sweet food made by baking flour, sugar, and eggs

I ate a slice of cake

to cover something with a thick layer

Mud caked his boots

very simple or effortless

The exam was a piece of cake

one side of a sheet in a book or document

In scene

one side of a sheet in a book or document

Turn the page

to try to reach someone by making an announcement

I will page the doctor

a message sent to a pager device

He sent me a page

to call someone to come to a place

They paged the doctor over the intercom

a live music performance

In scene

a live music performance

I am going to a concert tonight

a performance of music in front of an audience

I bought tickets for the concert

a live performance of music

I went to a rock concert last night

in a coordinated way with others

They worked in concert to save the park

easily upset or affected by things

In scene

easily upset or affected by things

He is very sensitive

quick to react to something

The sensor is very sensitive

easily upset or affected by things

She is very sensitive about her hair

easily hurt when touched

I have sensitive skin

likely to cause embarrassment if made known

This is a sensitive topic

easily hurt physically

My teeth are sensitive to cold

careful not to upset others

You should be sensitive to his feelings

around five o'clock

In scene

around five o'clock

See you at five ish

about five

I will be home at five-ish

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

at no time

In scene

at no time

I never eat meat

a number of people or things together

In scene

a number of people or things together

A pack of dogs

to have a weapon with you

He used to pack a gun

a small bag or box for holding things

I bought a pack of gum

to fill a place with a large number of people

The fans packed the stadium

to put things into a container

Pack the boxes

to strike something with force

He packs a hard punch

to leave a place in a hurry

We should pack and leave soon

to put things into a bag or box for a trip

Have you packed your suitcase yet

to put things into a bag or box for travel or storage

I need to pack my bag

to put your belongings into a bag or suitcase for a trip

I need to pack my bag for the trip

to make a small cough to prepare to speak

In scene

to make a small cough to prepare to speak

He cleared his throat

to get pleasure from something

In scene

to get pleasure from something

I enjoy reading books

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

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 continue to be in a place

In scene

to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

the place or thing that something comes from

In scene

the place or thing that something comes from

The sun is the source of energy

to get something from a place or person

We source materials from this factory

a farm bird kept for its meat and eggs

In scene

a farm bird kept for its meat and eggs

The chicken is eating corn

a situation where two people try to make the other back down first

We played a game of chicken

not brave; afraid

Do not be such a chicken

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 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 give money for something

In scene

to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

to give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

given money for work done

This is a paid position

money given for work done

He received his pay yesterday

to give attention to someone or something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

money given for work

I receive my pay every month

to get money for work done

This job pays well

money received for work

My pay is deposited monthly

to give someone the money you owe them

I need to pay my credit card debt

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to experience a bad result for something you did

You will pay for what you did

to go to see someone or a place

We will pay a visit to the museum

to get possession of something

I will pay for the book

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 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

to eventually be in a situation or state

We ended up at the wrong hotel

to finally be in a place or situation

We might end up in a small town

to reach a final situation or condition

The game ended up in a draw

used to express surprise or annoyance

In scene

used to express surprise or annoyance

Jeez, that is expensive

a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

In scene

a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

I bought a movie ticket

a piece of paper that gives you entry or travel rights

I bought a ticket for the concert

a fine or notice for a traffic violation

He got a parking ticket

a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

I need to buy my train ticket

relating to a large company

In scene

relating to a large company

He works in a corporate office

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

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 fall to the ground

In scene

to fall to the ground

The baby fell down

to move from a higher to a lower position

Rain starts to fall down

to move quickly toward the ground, usually by accident

The heavy book will fall down

to move suddenly from a standing position to the ground

He tripped and fell down

to reach a place

In scene

to reach a place

When did you get home?

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

work that you do for money

In scene

work that you do for money

I have a new job

a medical operation to change the body

She had a nose job

a piece of work that needs to be done

Your job is to clean the room

to split into parts

In scene

to split into parts

Divide the cake into four pieces

a line or area that separates two things

There is a clear divide between the two countries

to separate into parts

Divide the cake into equal pieces

a few days ago

In scene

a few days ago

I saw him the other day

to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things

In scene

to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things

I will compare these two items

to examine similarities and differences

Compare these two pictures.

to examine similarities and differences

Please compare these two pictures

to look at two or more things to see how they are alike or different

Please compare these two photos

not good or low quality

In scene

not good or low quality

This product is bad

in a bad or severe way

He was hurt bad

morally wrong or wicked

He is a bad person

feeling regret or remorse

I feel bad about the mistake

by a large amount

In scene

by a large amount

It is way too expensive

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

No way

a manner or method of doing something

This is the best way

the path or line along which something moves

I am on my way

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

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

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

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

noisy excitement or activity

In scene

noisy excitement or activity

There was a lot of hoopla about the news

a lot of loud, excited talk or activity about something

There is too much hoopla about this

extremely good or impressive

In scene

extremely good or impressive

That car is so cool

not excited or angry

Keep cool during the test

having a relatively low temperature; not hot or warm

The weather is cool today

at the same time as

In scene

at the same time as

I listen to music while I study

a period of time

In scene

a period of time

Please wait for a while

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

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

one more; a different one

In scene

one more; a different one

I want another cup of coffee

a long green vegetable with a crisp texture, often used in salads

In scene

a long green vegetable with a crisp texture, often used in salads

I put cucumber in the salad

a particular way of doing or expressing something

In scene

a particular way of doing or expressing something

He has a unique style of writing

to shape or arrange someone's hair in a particular way

She likes to style her hair every morning

a particular way something is made or looks

I like the style of this house

to give a name or title to someone

He was styled the leader of the group

to want to do something

In scene

to want to do something

I feel like going for a walk

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

In scene

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

It feels like it is going to snow

to be aware of a physical or emotional state

Sometimes I feel like a child

to have a desire to do something

I feel like eating pizza

a written order to a bank to pay money

In scene

a written order to a bank to pay money

Can I have the check please

a piece of paper showing how much money you owe for a service or meal

Could we have the check please

to look at something carefully

Please check your answers

a design of small squares, often on fabric

He wore a check shirt

to do something special to mark an important event

In scene

to do something special to mark an important event

They celebrate the victory

to do something fun for a special event

We will celebrate your birthday tonight

to do something fun for a special event

We celebrate my birthday

to take part in a special event or occasion

We celebrate his birthday every year

informal word for dollar

In scene

informal word for dollar

It costs ten bucks

informal word for US dollars

That jacket costs fifty bucks

a small pink shellfish that can be eaten

In scene

a small pink shellfish that can be eaten

I like eating prawns

used to express surprise or excitement

In scene

used to express surprise or excitement

Gee, that's a huge cake

a liquid food made by cooking vegetables or meat in water

In scene

a liquid food made by cooking vegetables or meat in water

This soup is tasty

a hot liquid food made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water

I like chicken soup

a hot liquid food made by cooking vegetables or meat in water

The soup is hot

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