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Friends — Season 2 Episode 8

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a taste that stays in your mouth after eating or drinking something

In scene

a taste that stays in your mouth after eating or drinking something

The wine has a bitter aftertaste

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 become married

In scene

to become married

They want to get married

having a husband or wife

They want to get married soon

having a husband or wife

They are married

to enter into a marriage

They will get married in June

to put your hand on something

In scene

to put your hand on something

Do not touch the glass

to have an effect on someone's emotions

Your kind words touched me

a natural ability to do something well

He has a professional touch

a tiny quantity of something

Add a touch of salt

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

an unknown or unspecified person

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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

in a hopeful way

In scene

in a hopeful way

Hopefully, the weather will be nice

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

at the same time as

In scene

at the same time as

I listen to music while I study

a period of time

Please wait for a while

used to change the subject or return to a previous topic

In scene

used to change the subject or return to a previous topic

Anyhoo, let's get back to the main point

to treat someone too well, often making them selfish

In scene

to treat someone too well, often making them selfish

Don't spoil the child

to damage or destroy something good

In scene

to damage or destroy something good

The rain spoiled the picnic

valuable things taken by force

The soldiers shared the spoils after the battle

something valuable taken or gained, especially as a result of a victory or effort

They divided the spoils of war among the soldiers

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 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

to say words to someone

In scene

to say words to someone

I can speak English

at this very moment

I am speaking right now

to communicate using words in a particular language

Do you speak Spanish

to say words to someone

Please speak slowly

to say words to someone

He speaks to the crowd

to speak about a topic

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to speak about a topic

We need to talk about the plan

to highlight how extreme something is

Talk about a lucky break

to say something about a particular subject

They talked about the project

to look at someone or something carefully

In scene

to look at someone or something carefully

Please check out the report

to take something from a library for a period of time

I need to check out this book from the library

to complete the formal process of leaving a hotel or paying for goods at a store

We need to check out by noon

to make sure something is correct or true

I will check out the facts

the act of leaving a hotel or paying for goods

Please complete your hotel check-out before noon

at no time

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at no time

I never eat meat

any object or matter

In scene

any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

I don't have anything

to say that someone or something is something

In scene

to say that someone or something is something

They call him the boss

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 ask for something to happen

I will call a taxi

something that makes someone angry or upset

In scene

something that makes someone angry or upset

No offense intended

the act of attacking someone or something

The army prepared a strong offense

to be appropriate or effective for someone or something

This small amount will offense for the ticket

an illegal act

It was a serious offense

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

the soft muscle inside the mouth used for tasting and speaking

In scene

the soft muscle inside the mouth used for tasting and speaking

He burned his tongue on the hot coffee

a system of words used for speaking

English is my mother tongue

to touch or move something with the tongue

The dog tongued the bone

the tongue of an animal used as food

He tried eating beef tongue

belonging to or shared by two or more people

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belonging to or shared by two or more people

We have a common goal

a language used by many people

English is a common language

polite behavior and good manners

It is common courtesy to say please

happening often or found in many places

This is a common mistake

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

a unit of digital information equal to one million bytes

In scene

a unit of digital information equal to one million bytes

The file is one megabyte

to apply pressure to something

In scene

to apply pressure to something

Press the button

news organizations and journalists

The press is here

to make a strong request or demand

They will press us for an answer

to want something to happen

In scene

to want something to happen

Keep your hope

to want something to happen

I hope you win

to want something to happen

I hope you succeed

to want something to happen

There is still hope

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

to go back to a place or activity

In scene

to go back to a place or activity

I will get back to work

to get something again after losing it

I want to get back my book

to improve a relationship with someone after a problem

They decided to get back together

to do something bad to someone who did something bad to you

He wanted to get back at her

a young person

In scene

a young person

I have two kids

young human beings

The kids are playing

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

In scene

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

I go to bed

the flat area at the back of a truck for carrying cargo

The truck bed is full of wood

the bottom of a river or valley

Fish live at the river bed

a sound made to get someone's attention

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a sound made to get someone's attention

She used an ahem to interrupt him

a sound made to get attention or clear the throat

Ahem she cleared her throat

to write using a keyboard

In scene

to write using a keyboard

I am typing an email

a category or class of things

What type of music do you like

to not continue an action

He is a weird type of person

to perform a medical test

The doctor typed his blood

the part of your body used to see

In scene

the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

a flat shape with three straight sides

In scene

a flat shape with three straight sides

Draw a triangle

a situation where three people are in a romantic relationship with each other

They were caught in a complicated love triangle

the most unpleasant or of the lowest quality

In scene

the most unpleasant or of the lowest quality

This is the worst movie I have ever seen

of the lowest quality or most severe

This is the worst restaurant in town

of the lowest quality or most severe

It was the worst day of his life

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

fine or okay

Everything is all right

in a powerful or intense way

In scene

in a powerful or intense way

I strongly disagree

in a powerful or intense way

He strongly believes in his idea

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

to select or choose something

In scene

to select or choose something

Pick a color

to remove something from a small space

Use a toothpick to pick your teeth

to take something in your hand or lift it

Pick up your book

a small tool used to play a string instrument

He lost his guitar pick

unhappy because you have no friends or company

In scene

unhappy because you have no friends or company

I feel lonely when I am at home alone

far away from other people or places

The cabin was in a lonely place

the left or right part of something

In scene

the left or right part of something

Stay by my side

a part or feature of something

Every story has a bright side

a small portion of food served with the main meal

I ordered a side of fries

a position of agreement or alliance

Whose side are you on

to break into small pieces or fall apart

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to break into small pieces or fall apart

The cake began to crumble

to fall apart into tiny bits

The dry cookie began to crumble

a baked dessert with fruit and a crumbly topping

I made an apple crumble

to break into small pieces or become weak

The dry cake began to crumble

a small green edible nut

In scene

a small green edible nut

I like pistachio ice cream

a piece of glass that shows your reflection

In scene

a piece of glass that shows your reflection

I look in the mirror

to show a copy of something

The lake mirrors the mountains

to press something with great force

In scene

to press something with great force

He crushed the empty can

the quality of a person's mind or feelings

I have a crush on him

a strong feeling of romantic attraction

I have a crush on him

to beat someone completely

Our team will crush the rival

used to express frustration or urgency

In scene

used to express frustration or urgency

For God's sake, hurry up

used to express frustration or annoyance

For gods sakes just tell me the truth

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

a low, rough noise made by a person or animal

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a low, rough noise made by a person or animal

The pig let out a loud grunt

to make a low, rough noise

He grunted in response

an informal word for a low-ranking soldier

He started as a grunt

a device that stores computer data permanently

In scene

a device that stores computer data permanently

I need a new hard drive for my laptop

the part of a computer that stores information temporarily

In scene

the part of a computer that stores information temporarily

My computer needs more RAM

a male sheep

The ram has big horns

to push something hard against something else

The car rammed into the wall

to go on for a period of time

In scene

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming immediately before the present

In scene

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

a skillful and deceptive trick using quick hand movements

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a skillful and deceptive trick using quick hand movements

He stole the wallet with sleight of hand

the skill of performing clever tricks with your hands

The magician used sleight of hand to hide the card

a clever skill of doing tricks with your hands

The magician used sleight of hand

the good and bad points of something

In scene

the good and bad points of something

Let's discuss the pros and cons

a thing that takes the place of another

In scene

a thing that takes the place of another

You can use honey as a substitute for sugar

to take the place of someone or something

You can substitute honey for sugar

the part of a picture or scene behind the main things

In scene

the part of a picture or scene behind the main things

The mountains are in the background

a computer process that runs without the user's direct attention

This app runs in the background

to give someone important information

The manager will background the team on the new project

details about a person or event

They come from different backgrounds

a person's social, cultural, or family history

He has a musical background

not firm or hard to the touch

In scene

not firm or hard to the touch

The pillow is very soft

not strong or successful

The approach was too soft

not strict or harsh

The teacher was soft on his students

not loud or harsh

She speaks in a soft voice

a group of three people

In scene

a group of three people

They formed a threesome for the game

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

used to express surprise or emotion

In scene

used to express surprise or emotion

Sweet! I got the tickets

friendly or pleasant

Goodnight, sweet

giving pleasure or happiness

That is a sweet gesture

having the flavor of sugar

This apple is very sweet

a man who has a child

In scene

a man who has a child

He is a great father

a man who has a child

My father is a doctor

to make something move through the air

In scene

to make something move through the air

Throw the ball to me

a light cover for a bed or sofa

Put a throw on the sofa

to make someone feel confused or surprised

The sudden question really threw me

to organize and hold an event

I will throw a party

an alcoholic drink made from grapes

In scene

an alcoholic drink made from grapes

I drink red wine

to treat someone to drinks or a meal as a way to gain their favor

They wined and dined the potential client

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

a quantity of something

In scene

a quantity of something

How much is this

to a large degree

I like it very much

still there after others have gone

Not much is left

to a small degree; slightly

It did not help much

a time when you can do something

In scene

a time when you can do something

I had a chance to travel

a possibility that something may happen

There is a chance of rain

a possibility of something bad happening

There is a chance of failure

to not be able to do something

In scene

to not be able to do something

I cannot swim

not old or existing before

In scene

not old or existing before

This is a new idea

recently made or discovered; not old

I bought a new car

a professional cook, often in charge of a kitchen

In scene

a professional cook, often in charge of a kitchen

The chef cooked a delicious meal

a description of events

In scene

a description of events

I read a long story

a floor or level of a building

The house has two stories

a particular situation or set of events

That is a different story

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

In scene

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

By the way, what is your name?

used to introduce a new or extra comment

By the way I like your shoes

used to introduce a new or extra topic

By the way have you finished the report

used to introduce a new or related topic

By the way did you call Mom

used to add a side comment

By the way I saw your brother yesterday

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 express surprise or shock

In scene

used to express surprise or shock

My gosh, look at that cake!

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

causing pain or discomfort

In scene

causing pain or discomfort

The injury was very painful

to make a suggestion

In scene

to make a suggestion

What do you say to a movie?

to move downward, especially into water

In scene

to move downward, especially into water

The ship started to sink

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 produce tears from the eyes

In scene

to produce tears from the eyes

The baby started to cry

to make a loud sound or yell

In scene

to make a loud sound or yell

He cried out in pain

to ask for something in an urgent way

She cried for help

used to express surprise or emotion

In scene

used to express surprise or emotion

My god, look at that!

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

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