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Friends — Season 2 Episode 9

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a time when you can do something

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a time when you can do something

I had a chance to travel

a possibility that something may happen

In scene

a possibility that something may happen

There is a chance of rain

a possibility of something bad happening

There is a chance of failure

not easy

In scene

not easy

This exam is hard

containing alcohol

This is a hard drink

not soft or yielding

The bed is too hard

with a lot of effort or energy

He works hard every day

feeling or showing pleasure

In scene

feeling or showing pleasure

I am very happy today

feeling or showing pleasure

I am happy today

to get something by paying money

In scene

to get something by paying money

I bought a new car

very bad or unpleasant

In scene

very bad or unpleasant

The weather is horrible

to a very great degree

There was a horrible amount of work

very bad or unpleasant

This is a horrible smell

very bad or unpleasant

The food was horrible

not shut or blocked

In scene

not shut or blocked

The window is open

not yet filled or taken

I am open to suggestions

to start or make something start

The store is open now

to move something so that it is no longer closed or blocked

Please open the door

to put something over another thing

In scene

to put something over another thing

Cover the pot with a lid

to keep someone safe from harm

The soldier covered his comrade from the attack

to do someone's job for them temporarily

Can you cover for me tomorrow

to report the news about an event

The journalist will cover the event

to make a loud sound with a horn

In scene

to make a loud sound with a horn

Don't honk the horn

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In scene

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

I thought it was easy, but in fact it was hard

to take food into your mouth and swallow it

In scene

to take food into your mouth and swallow it

We eat dinner at six

to put food into your mouth and swallow it

I eat an apple

to put food in your mouth and swallow it

He eats all the cookies

an unspecified or unknown location

In scene

an unspecified or unknown location

I left my keys somewhere

place

I left my keys somewhere

an unknown or unspecified place

I left my keys somewhere

a period of 60 seconds

In scene

a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree

One degree contains sixty minutes

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

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

to move to a place

In scene

to move to a place

Come here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Come now do not be upset

to occur or take place

How did this come about

to put on formal or special clothes

In scene

to put on formal or special clothes

We need to dress up for the wedding

to make something look more attractive

You can dress up the room with flowers

to make something seem different or better than it really is

He tried to dress up the bad news

to put on formal or costume clothing

Children like to dress up for Halloween

a game where you wear costumes to pretend to be someone else

We like to play dress-up

to put on special or fancy clothes

People often dress up for parties

to make the most of the present moment

In scene

to make the most of the present moment

You should seize the day

to make the most of the present moment

You should seize the day and try new things

to move something somewhere

In scene

to move something somewhere

Please take this book to the library

to move something into your hand or possession

In scene

to move something into your hand or possession

I will take the keys

to do an action

In scene

to do an action

I take a walk every day

to think of something in a particular way

Don't take it personally

a flat shape with four equal sides

In scene

a flat shape with four equal sides

The table is square

direct and honest in a way that is easy to understand

He is square with me

not real or genuine

In scene

not real or genuine

This is a fake diamond

not genuine or true

This is a fake diamond

to make something seem true when it is not

He faked a cough

a person who manages a building

In scene

a person who manages a building

Call the super for the leak

higher than something in position

The prefix super indicates a position above

very good or great

This cake is super

to a great degree

I am super tired

an expression of surprise or pleasure

In scene

an expression of surprise or pleasure

Ooh, look at that cake!

to a small degree

In scene

to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

something that happens, often bad or unusual

In scene

something that happens, often bad or unusual

It was a strange incident

the day after today

In scene

the day after today

See you tomorrow

the day after today

I will call you tomorrow

the day after today

We left on the next day

in any case

Hope for a better tomorrow

a female child of a parent

In scene

a female child of a parent

My daughter is smart

a female child of a parent

She has a daughter

the mother of your parent

In scene

the mother of your parent

My grandmother is kind

to cause something to come apart or stop working

In scene

to cause something to come apart or stop working

Don't break the glass

a short time to stop work or activity

Let's take a break

to not follow a rule or law

Do not break the rules

to give information to someone

She had to break the news to him

to get or receive something

In scene

to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

to give information to someone

In scene

to give information to someone

She told a story

to give information to someone

He told me the secret

to say something to someone

She told me a secret

the current day

In scene

the current day

We start today

this day

I am busy today

the present day

Today is a holiday

the day now

I saw him today

besides or in addition to what is mentioned

In scene

besides or in addition to what is mentioned

Who else is coming?

a different one

In scene

a different one

I want to go somewhere else

in a different way

How else can I do this

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

the outer layer of a body

In scene

the outer layer of a body

She has soft skin

to punish someone very harshly

They will skin him for this

to take the outer layer off something

He skinned the rabbit

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

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

a person who prepares and sells medicines

In scene

a person who prepares and sells medicines

The pharmacist gave me the medicine

to slow down or stop a vehicle

In scene

to slow down or stop a vehicle

The driver had to brake at the light

to make a vehicle go slower or stop

You need to brake here

to make a high-pitched noise

The wheels brake with a loud noise

a device that makes a vehicle slow down or stop

Use the brake to stop the car

a rude expression of defiance or annoyance

In scene

a rude expression of defiance or annoyance

I don't care, bite me

to hit something hard

In scene

to hit something hard

The car crashed into a tree

to go to an event without being invited

I decided to crash the party

to make a sudden loud sound

The plates crashed to the floor

to sleep somewhere temporarily

Can I crash at your place

to put someone in a locked place

In scene

to put someone in a locked place

The police locked him up

to put someone in a place they cannot leave

The police locked up the criminal

a place where people or things are held

He was kept in the lock up overnight

to lock doors and windows to make a place safe

Please lock up the house

a place where people are held by the police

The police took him to the lock up

a place where things are kept secure

We rented a lock-up for our furniture

a series of digits that identifies a phone line

In scene

a series of digits that identifies a phone line

Please call my phone number

a count of things

There is a large number of cars

to cause damage or hurt to someone

We should number the boxes

a symbol or word that represents an amount or quantity

What is your house number

a person who is invited to an event or stays at a home

In scene

a person who is invited to an event or stays at a home

We have a guest for dinner

a fragrant green plant used in cooking

In scene

a fragrant green plant used in cooking

I added some basil to the salad

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

In scene

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

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

Did he actually say that

your mother's husband who is not your biological father

In scene

your mother's husband who is not your biological father

My stepdad is kind

the man married to your parent

He is my stepdad

the husband of one's mother who is not one's biological father

My stepdad is very kind

the man married to your mother but not your biological father

My stepdad is very kind

a device that gives off heat

In scene

a device that gives off heat

The radiator is warm

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 want to do something

I feel like going for a walk

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

to give something and get something in return

In scene

to give something and get something in return

Let's swap seats

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 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

a female parent

In scene

a female parent

I love my mother

a strong desire to eat sweet foods

In scene

a strong desire to eat sweet foods

I have a sweet tooth

to continue doing something

In scene

to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

a flat container used to hold food

In scene

a flat container used to hold food

Put the food on the plate

a flat metal sign on a vehicle with numbers and letters

He checked the license plate

the tasks or duties someone has to deal with

I have a lot on my plate today

to put food on a plate for serving

She plated the dessert carefully

a shop where medicines are prepared and sold

In scene

a shop where medicines are prepared and sold

Where is the nearest pharmacy?

a place where you buy medicine

I bought medicine at the pharmacy

a sound made to get someone's attention

In scene

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 gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

In scene

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

extra money given for service

In scene

extra money given for service

He left a big tip

the pointed end of something

The tip of the pencil is broken

a large heap of waste or earth

The truck took the waste to the tip

to show or tell something that was hidden

He gave me a useful tip about the exam

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

thinking about something too much

In scene

thinking about something too much

He is obsessive about cleanliness

a shoe that covers the foot and ankle or leg

In scene

a shoe that covers the foot and ankle or leg

I bought new boots for winter

used to add something extra to what was said

He is smart and kind to boot

the space at the back of a car for carrying things

Put the suitcase in the boot

to force someone to leave a job or position

They had to boot him from his job

furniture and decorative objects

In scene

furniture and decorative objects

The room has modern furnishings

to put furniture in a room or building

They are furnishing their new house

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

to take something quickly and firmly

In scene

to take something quickly and firmly

Seize the day

to take hold of something quickly and firmly

In scene

to take hold of something quickly and firmly

He seized the bag

to take something quickly or by force

The police seized the drugs

the quality of being clear or reasonable

In scene

the quality of being clear or reasonable

What you said makes sense

to become aware of something

I sense that something is wrong

a particular feeling or awareness

I have a sense of relief

a particular meaning or interpretation

This word has another sense

a glass or plastic container for liquids

In scene

a glass or plastic container for liquids

The water is in the bottle

to put something into a bottle

They bottle the wine

to seem or appear a certain way

In scene

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

used to get someone's attention

In scene

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

to no longer have something

In scene

to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not understand what someone is saying

You are losing me

to not know where you are

I always lose my keys

to be beaten in a game or competition

We did not want to lose the game

to stop living

She lost her father last year

to not win a game or contest

They will lose the match

to no longer have something

I do not want to lose this chance

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

to be unable to find something

Did you lose your wallet

to stop having something you had before

He lost his job yesterday

to stop having something

I lost my focus

to no longer have something

I often lose my keys

a way things are not the same

In scene

a way things are not the same

What is the difference between these two?

a change or effect that something causes

Your help made a big difference

a way in which things are not the same

There is a big difference between these colors

to learn or be told something

In scene

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

a small sweet chocolate cake

In scene

a small sweet chocolate cake

I love eating chocolate brownies

a small chocolate cake

She baked some brownies

to have your home in a place

In scene

to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

the way a person or thing exists

In scene

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

having life

The fish is still live

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

to press your lips against someone or something as a sign of love or greeting

In scene

to press your lips against someone or something as a sign of love or greeting

She kissed her baby

a group of musicians who play music together

I love the band Kiss

to touch something gently

The ball kissed the table edge

to touch someone with your lips as a sign of love

She kissed her baby on the forehead

a particular area or position

In scene

a particular area or position

This is a beautiful place

to occur or take place

The meeting will take place tomorrow

to put something in a position

Please place the book on the table

to know or recognize someone

I know his face but I can't place him

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

in a very good or complete way

In scene

in a very good or complete way

It is perfectly normal

a sound representing laughter

In scene

a sound representing laughter

Heh, you are right

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

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