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Friends — Season 2 Episode 6

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a person who is highly skilled in a job

In scene

a person who is highly skilled in a job

He is a professional photographer

relating to a job that requires special training

In scene

relating to a job that requires special training

She wants to improve her professional skills

connected to a person's job or career

This is a professional decision

to look at something for a period of time

In scene

to look at something for a period of time

I like to watch movies

to pay attention to what you are doing

Watch your step on the stairs

to take care of someone or something

Please watch my bag

a small clock worn on the wrist

My watch is broken

to say something to someone

In scene

to say something to someone

Tell me your name

to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

an act of asking for something

In scene

an act of asking for something

I sent a request for more information

to ask someone to do something

You should request more time

to ask someone to do something

This was a simple request

content

I requested a copy of the report

to become larger or swollen

In scene

to become larger or swollen

My ankle started to swell up

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

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 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

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

the quality of being pleasing or beautiful

In scene

the quality of being pleasing or beautiful

She has natural beauty

a very attractive person

She is a true beauty

a damaged part of the body

In scene

a damaged part of the body

The wound is healing

to cause physical harm to someone or something

The soldier was wounded

feeling very nervous, anxious, or stressed

He was wound tight after the meeting

to press something firmly

In scene

to press something firmly

Squeeze the lemon

to put pressure on someone to make them do something

They tried to squeeze him into signing the contract

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

She is my main squeeze

to make a suggestion

In scene

to make a suggestion

What do you say to a movie?

mentally ill or very foolish

In scene

mentally ill or very foolish

That idea is nuts

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

Tighten the nuts with a wrench

a hard-shelled seed or fruit that is eaten

I like eating salted nuts

the two male reproductive organs in the scrotum

He hurt his nuts

a hard dry fruit with an edible kernel

I like eating healthy nuts

an unspecified thing

In scene

an unspecified thing

I want something to eat

an unknown or unspecified thing

In scene

an unknown or unspecified thing

There is something in my eye

used to indicate an approximate amount or degree

It costs something like ten dollars

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

systematic investigation to discover facts

In scene

systematic investigation to discover facts

She is doing research on cancer

to show approval by clapping hands

In scene

to show approval by clapping hands

The audience began to applaud

to express approval or admiration for someone

The audience began to applaud

wanting or ready to do or participate in something

In scene

wanting or ready to do or participate in something

Are you up for a coffee

ready to be considered for something

He is up for a promotion

to be a candidate for something

Is this job still up for grabs

a group of musicians who play music together

In scene

a group of musicians who play music together

He is in a rock band

a range of radio frequencies used for communication

The radio operates on a specific frequency band

a thin flat piece of material

Use a rubber band

to bring people together for a common purpose

We must band together to solve this problem

the conditions that affect a situation

In scene

the conditions that affect a situation

It was a difficult circumstance

the sound you make when speaking or singing

In scene

the sound you make when speaking or singing

He has a deep voice

to say what you think or feel

She voiced her concerns

to move downward

In scene

to move downward

Be careful not to drop the plate

to get smaller in size or amount

Put one drop of oil in the pan

to leave something at a specific place

I will drop you off at school

to stop doing or talking about something

Please drop the subject now

to form an idea about something without being sure

In scene

to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

a word used to say hi

In scene

a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

a white liquid from animals used as food or drink

In scene

a white liquid from animals used as food or drink

I drink milk every morning

to get as much advantage as possible from a situation

He tried to milk the situation for all it was worth

to get milk from a mammal

He learned to milk the cow

a creamy liquid made from plants, used as a drink or in cooking

I prefer almond milk in my coffee

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 large appliance for keeping food cold

In scene

a large appliance for keeping food cold

Put the milk in the refrigerator

to make an opening or separation with a sharp tool

In scene

to make an opening or separation with a sharp tool

I cut the cake

to allow someone more freedom or less strictness

Cut me some slack

to break the skin or surface of something

I cut my finger

to stop or break a connection

Don't cut me off

in a way that sounds like you are speaking through your nose

In scene

in a way that sounds like you are speaking through your nose

He speaks nasally

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.

the end part of your arm with fingers

In scene

the end part of your arm with fingers

Wash your hands

help or aid given to someone

Can you give me a hand

the power to manage or control something

The project is in my hands

to pass something to someone using your hand

Please hand me the pen

to do a job or task

In scene

to do a job or task

He works in an office

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 operate correctly or as expected

The elevator does not work

to move something toward yourself

In scene

to move something toward yourself

He pulled the door open

a strong feeling that makes you want to go to or be with someone or something

I felt a strong pull towards him

to carry out an action

He tried to pull a trick on me

to take something back or remove it

He decided to pull his request

to speak words

In scene

to speak words

He said no

already referred to earlier

The said document is missing

to express something in words

He said that he was busy

to speak words

She said she was tired

one or the other of two things

In scene

one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

of a higher quality or more suitable

In scene

of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

You had better leave now

a car that carries passengers for a fare

In scene

a car that carries passengers for a fare

I will take a taxi to the airport

to spend time with someone informally

In scene

to spend time with someone informally

I like to hang with my friends

to be with someone socially

I like to hang with my friends

to spend time with someone

I want to hang with my friends

a round object

In scene

a round object

Kick the ball

a formal social dance

They went to the ball

to shape something into a round ball

Ball the dough

a good time; enjoyment

We had a ball

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?

a high-level academic degree

In scene

a high-level academic degree

He has a PhD in physics

a sound indicating yes or understanding

In scene

a sound indicating yes or understanding

Mm hm, that is correct

a sound made to show agreement or that you are listening

Mm hm, I am listening

a game played with a ball and hoop

In scene

a game played with a ball and hoop

I like playing basketball

to say something very softly

In scene

to say something very softly

She whispered a secret to me

a very small amount of something

There was a whisper of smoke in the air

a very quiet sound made when speaking

She spoke in a whisper

to form letters or words on a surface

In scene

to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

to create words on a page

I want to write a story

to form letters or words on a surface

Please write your name here

having unpredictable changes of mood

In scene

having unpredictable changes of mood

He is very moody today

to go out with someone romantically

In scene

to go out with someone romantically

They have been dating for two months

a particular day of the month or year

What is today's date?

a sweet brown fruit from a palm tree

I like eating dates

up to the present time

We have learned a lot to date

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

to suddenly become very excited or enthusiastic

In scene

to suddenly become very excited or enthusiastic

He flipped when he heard the news

to throw a coin into the air to decide something

In scene

to throw a coin into the air to decide something

Let's flip a coin

to throw something lightly, especially a coin

She flipped the coin

a sweet cake made with carrots

In scene

a sweet cake made with carrots

I love carrot cake

a temporary job or performance

In scene

a temporary job or performance

He got a gig as a DJ

to play a musical performance, especially as a paid job

The band is going to gig at the club tonight

a live music show

Did you enjoy the rock gig last night

a unit of computer data storage (gigabyte)

The file size is one gig

coming after the first

In scene

coming after the first

This is my second book

an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

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 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 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

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

a regular male romantic partner

In scene

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

a dark mark on the skin caused by a blow

In scene

a dark mark on the skin caused by a blow

She has a bruise on her knee

to cause a bruise on the skin

I bruised my arm

having a dark mark on the skin from a blow

His leg is bruised

a dark mark on the skin from an injury

She has a large bruise on her leg

to have clothing on the body

In scene

to have clothing on the body

I wear a watch

clothes that people wear

This shop sells sports wear

the damage that happens to something from normal use

The carpet began to wear

to make someone feel very tired

The hard work began to wear him

to have clothing on the body

I wear a coat in winter

to have clothing on the body

She wears a beautiful dress

to have clothing on the body

He wears a blue shirt

to have clothes or accessories on your body

You should wear a mask

to have clothes on your body

Wear your jacket before leaving

to have clothing on your body

She wears her new shoes

to show a feeling or quality through your appearance or behavior

She wears a happy expression

a piece of music with words

In scene

a piece of music with words

I love this song

a short piece of music with words

She sang a short song

a structure with walls and a roof

In scene

a structure with walls and a roof

This building is very tall

to make something by putting parts together

They are building a new house

the process of making a structure

The building of the new house is almost finished

to gradually become something over time

They are building on their past success

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

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 married woman

In scene

a married woman

His wife is a doctor

a box or bag for storing or carrying things

In scene

a box or bag for storing or carrying things

He put the phone in its case

a particular situation or example

This is a special case

a matter that is decided in a court of law

The police are working on the case

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

at the same time, in agreement

In scene

at the same time, in agreement

They sang the song in unison

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

in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

a large orange vegetable often used for cooking or decoration

In scene

a large orange vegetable often used for cooking or decoration

I love pumpkin pie

to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

In scene

to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

I will deal with the problem tomorrow

to be concerned with or discuss a specific subject

This book deals with ancient history

to engage in business or communication with a person

I do not like dealing with rude people

to take action to solve a problem

I have to deal with this problem

produce | to create or cause something

In scene

produce | to create or cause something

He made me laugh

to force someone to do something

He made me wait outside

in a very good or easy situation

You have got it made with this job

to get money as payment for work or an activity

He made a lot of money last year

to create or cause something

She made a cake for the party

to laugh quietly

In scene

to laugh quietly

She chuckled at the joke

to laugh quietly

He chuckled at the joke

to laugh in a quiet, soft way

He gave a little chuckle

to laugh with short quiet sounds

He started to chuckle at the funny video

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

a thin stick of wood with graphite for writing or drawing

In scene

a thin stick of wood with graphite for writing or drawing

I have a yellow pencil

to write something in a calendar as a tentative plan

I will pencil our meeting in for Friday

to write or mark something with a pencil

Please pencil your name on the list

to put things into a container

In scene

to put things into a container

Pack the boxes

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 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

a small furry pet

In scene

a small furry pet

The cat is sleeping

a small animal with fur that people often keep as a pet

The cat is sleeping on the sofa

an attractive person, often a woman

In scene

an attractive person, often a woman

She is a real babe

an informal word for someone you love or like

In scene

an informal word for someone you love or like

I love you babe

a person who is naive or lacks experience

He is a babe in the woods when it comes to business

a very young child or baby

She is holding the babe in her arms

a tool with a handle and brush used for sweeping

In scene

a tool with a handle and brush used for sweeping

I use a broom to clean the floor

a long stick used for flying in the Harry Potter series

Harry flies on his magic broom

a large number of

In scene

a large number of

I have many books

at a slow speed; not quickly

In scene

at a slow speed; not quickly

Please speak slowly

in a slow way

He speaks slowly

at a low speed

The car moved slowly

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