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Friends — Season 2 Episode 13

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to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

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to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

to put the edge of something inside something else

In scene

to put the edge of something inside something else

He tucked his shirt into his pants

items worn on the body

In scene

items worn on the body

I like my new clothes

to put clothes on someone

She clothes the children

covered with water or another liquid

The clothes are wet

an item of clothing

I need new clothes for the party

the day before today

In scene

the day before today

It rained yesterday

objects or items in general

In scene

objects or items in general

I have too much stuff

personal things or possessions

Put your stuff in the car

to put something into a container or space tightly

She stuffed the bag

to put something into a container or space tightly

I stuffed my clothes into the suitcase

the opening in your face used for eating and speaking

In scene

the opening in your face used for eating and speaking

Open your mouth

a person who needs to be fed

We have another mouth to feed.

to move your lips as if speaking without sound

She mouthed the words

no longer in good condition

In scene

no longer in good condition

The screen is broken

no longer in effect

The promise was broken

no longer functioning properly

The coffee machine is broken

made obedient through training

The horse is fully broken

to want something very much

In scene

to want something very much

I am dying for a coffee

the permanent end of life

In scene

the permanent end of life

Everyone will die one day

a small cube with numbers used in games

Roll the die

very wanting to do something

I am dying to see the show

a person who has never done a particular activity

He is still a die here

very close to death

The plant is going to die soon

to stop living

The old tree died yesterday

to stop functioning or operating

My laptop died suddenly

to stop being alive

All living things will eventually die

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

to move something somewhere

In scene

to move something somewhere

Please take this book to the library

to think of something in a particular way

In scene

to think of something in a particular way

Don't take it personally

to move something into your hand or possession

I will take the keys

to do an action

I take a walk every day

causing excitement

In scene

causing excitement

The game was very exciting

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

to move something to a higher position

In scene

to move something to a higher position

Can you lift this box

to make something better or more attractive

This paint will lift the look of the room

a device that moves people or things up and down between floors in a building

The lift is broken so we must take the stairs

a free trip in a vehicle

He gave me a lift

an event where people celebrate or socialize

In scene

an event where people celebrate or socialize

I am going to a party

to take part in a party or celebration

They party all night

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

In scene

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

Luck can change quickly

good things that happen by chance

I had some good luck

to get something as a result of good luck

He lucked into this amazing job

two of something

In scene

two of something

I have a couple of questions

to go with someone, often when not expected

In scene

to go with someone, often when not expected

Can I tag along?

to go somewhere with others

You can tag along with us to the cinema

a type of underwear with a narrow strip at the back

In scene

a type of underwear with a narrow strip at the back

She bought a new thong

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

having a positive or desirable quality

In scene

having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

to think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

to engage in kissing and physical intimacy with someone

In scene

to engage in kissing and physical intimacy with someone

They were making out in the park

to see, hear, or comprehend something with difficulty

I cannot make out the words on this page

to write information on a form or document

You need to make out the application form

to deal with a situation or get along in life

How did you make out on your exam

to kiss and touch someone romantically

They were making out in the park

to kiss and touch sexually

They made out all night

shut; not allowing entrance

In scene

shut; not allowing entrance

The shop is closed

to bring something to a finish

He closed the meeting

to speak about a topic

In scene

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 stop being upset or impatient

In scene

to stop being upset or impatient

Keep your panties on, we will be there soon

a place where criminals are locked up

In scene

a place where criminals are locked up

The prison is very old

a place where people are kept as punishment for crimes

He is in prison

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

a year or stage in school

In scene

a year or stage in school

My son is in the second grade

a score or mark given for school work

The teacher is grading the exams

a level of how good something is

They sell only top grade meat

to assign a score or mark to work

The teacher will grade our essays

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

In scene

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

Excuse me, where is the station?

used to ask someone to repeat what they said because you did not hear or understand it

Excuse me could you say that again

a polite way to get someone's attention or say sorry

Excuse me can you help me

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me I did not see you

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 question or situation that causes difficulty

In scene

a question or situation that causes difficulty

This math problem is hard

a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

Thanks for the help, it was no problem

something that is difficult to deal with

I have a problem with my car

without any difficulty

This is a big problem

permission to start or proceed

In scene

permission to start or proceed

We are waiting for the green light

to give official permission for something

The boss gave the green light to the project

a signal that tells drivers to go

We waited for the green light

to make someone believe or do something

In scene

to make someone believe or do something

I tried to convince him to come

making someone agree to do something

I convinced him to join us

able to make someone believe something is true

I convinced him to come

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds

In scene

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds

There are sixty minutes in an hour

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

The secretary recorded the minutes

a long-running American news magazine television show

Many people watch 60 Minutes

a period of sixty seconds

Wait for five minutes

a famous person, especially in entertainment

In scene

a famous person, especially in entertainment

She is a movie star

to have a leading role in a performance

In scene

to have a leading role in a performance

He stars in the new play

a person who is very dear to you

You are my star

a large ball of burning gas in space that appears as a point of light

The stars are bright tonight

a group of things that share similar features

In scene

a group of things that share similar features

My class is very friendly

of the best quality or highest standard

She has a lot of class

a meeting where you learn something

I have an English class today

rude or impolite behavior

That comment showed no class

a group of students in the same year at school

I like my class

to use something that belongs to someone else and return it later

In scene

to use something that belongs to someone else and return it later

Can I borrow your pen?

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

physically appealing

In scene

physically appealing

She looks sexy in that dress

attractive in a sexual way

He looks very sexy in that suit

arousing sexual desire

He has a sexy voice

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

In scene

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

a small animal with a long tail that lives in trees

In scene

a small animal with a long tail that lives in trees

The monkey is eating a banana

a small to medium-sized primate with a tail

In scene

a small to medium-sized primate with a tail

Some monkeys live in groups

to make fun of someone in a playful or annoying way

Stop monkeying him while he studies

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

to know the meaning of something

In scene

to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

In scene

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

to laugh at someone or something in a disrespectful way

In scene

to laugh at someone or something in a disrespectful way

They scoffed at his idea

to eat something quickly and greedily

He scoffed down the sandwich

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

to understand what someone said or to catch someone

In scene

to understand what someone said or to catch someone

Gotcha, I will do it

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

a single unit of language that has meaning

In scene

a single unit of language that has meaning

I don't know this word

a piece of news or information

Let me give you a word of advice

a long yellow fruit

In scene

a long yellow fruit

I like to eat bananas

silly or not sensible

He is acting a bit banana

a long yellow fruit

I eat a banana every day

the number after nineteen

In scene

the number after nineteen

I have twenty apples

the number after nineteen

I have twenty dollars

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

a tiny organism that causes disease

In scene

a tiny organism that causes disease

The virus spreads quickly

a piece of software that can damage a computer

My computer has a virus

a harmful program that damages or disrupts computers

My computer has a virus.

a harmful computer program that can copy itself

This computer virus copies itself

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

In scene

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

I love watching movies

for only male students

In scene

for only male students

He goes to an all-boys school

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

coming after the second in a series

In scene

coming after the second in a series

He is the third person in line

one of three equal parts of something

I ate a third of the pizza

coming after the second

March is the third month

the sound of laughing

In scene

the sound of laughing

I heard a ha ha

a sound of laughter

He said ha ha

to a great extent

It is ha ha good

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

In scene

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

coming after the first

This is my second book

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

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 talk or say something

Hear me clearly

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

a living thing that is not a plant

In scene

a living thing that is not a plant

The lion is a wild animal

relating to basic physical instincts

He has an animal instinct for survival

a living organism that can move and feel

The tiger is a wild animal

a wheeled bed for moving sick people

In scene

a wheeled bed for moving sick people

The paramedics pushed the gurney into the ambulance

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

different from what is normal or usual

In scene

different from what is normal or usual

Today is a special day

a product or service that is not usual or is temporarily available

In scene

a product or service that is not usual or is temporarily available

The lunch special is very cheap

something that gives pleasure

Getting ice cream was a special treat

different from what is usual

Today is a very special day

a young person

In scene

a young person

The kid is playing

to say something not serious

I am just kidding

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

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

a soft hat that fits closely on the head

In scene

a soft hat that fits closely on the head

He is wearing a red cap

to put a cover or top on something

Cap the bottle tightly

to become separated from something

The loose part will cap from the base

to kill someone

He capped the intruder last night

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 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 reach a place

When did you get home?

to understand something

I don't get it

no more than; maximum

In scene

no more than; maximum

It will take ten minutes tops

the upper part of an outfit

She bought three new tops for summer

a musical band or team

That band is the tops

the uppermost part of something

The mountain tops are white

to meet with someone in order to work on something together

In scene

to meet with someone in order to work on something together

Let us hook up tomorrow to finish the report

to connect pieces of equipment or machines to work together

Please hook up the printer to the computer

to engage in sexual or romantic activity with someone

They hooked up at the party last night

to have a casual sexual relationship with someone

They decided to hook up at the party

to have a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He started to hook up with his coworker

to have a casual sexual relationship with someone

They hooked up after the concert

to have a casual sexual relationship with someone

She hooked up with him last night

to have casual sexual intercourse with someone

They hooked up in the bedroom

to meet someone for a romantic or sexual encounter

Let us hook up later tonight

any person

In scene

any person

Does anybody want cake?

any person

Is anybody here

a person, not a specific one

I didn't see anybody

the fleshy part of the body you sit on

In scene

the fleshy part of the body you sit on

He fell on his ass

an animal like a small horse with long ears

The ass carries the load

a stupid or annoying person

Don't be such an ass

appealing in a youthful or charming way

In scene

appealing in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

attractive in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

trying to be clever in a way that is annoying or disrespectful

Don't get cute with me

to make something more charming or appealing

You can cute up the room with some colorful cushions

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

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 say that someone or something is something

They call him the boss

to ask for something to happen

I will call a taxi

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