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Friends — Season 2 Episode 16

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to leave a place

In scene

to leave a place

It is time to go out

to be sent or delivered

The invitations went out yesterday

to leave home to spend time with others

I want to go out tonight

to stop functioning or shining

The lights suddenly went out

to exit a place

I want to go out tonight

to go somewhere away from home for social reasons

We will go out for dinner tonight

very large in size or degree

In scene

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

very good

In scene

very good

You did a great job

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

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

to use something as the main reason or starting point for something

In scene

to use something as the main reason or starting point for something

We base this plan on research

to use something as the reason for a decision or idea

I base my opinion on facts

having good luck

In scene

having good luck

I am very lucky

to take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

In scene

to take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

The children play in the garden

to perform a role in a film or play

He plays a doctor in the movie

to handle a situation in a certain way

You should play it safe

to perform music on a musical instrument

Can you play a song

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

a tool used for eating

In scene

a tool used for eating

I use a spoon for soup

to lie close behind someone with your body curved around theirs

They like to spoon

not a single thing

In scene

not a single thing

There is nothing here

not a single thing

I have nothing in my hand

still there after others have gone

There is nothing left

not anything

There is nothing in the box

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

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

In scene

used to emphasize that something is true or real

Did he actually say that

to feel sad that someone is not with you

In scene

to feel sad that someone is not with you

I miss my family

not present or not there

I missed the bus

to not do something correctly or not hit something

He missed the target

a girl or young woman

Miss Taylor is my teacher

a thought or plan in your mind

In scene

a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

the planet we live on

In scene

the planet we live on

The world is round

the state of being alive and having experiences

She brought a new baby into the world

a particular area or existence

He lives in his own world

the earth with its people

Peace in the world is important

a person's father or mother

In scene

a person's father or mother

I love my parents

a company that owns another company

The parent company owns several smaller businesses

to care for and bring up a child

They are parenting their children with love

a person's father or mother

My parent is very kind

a physical or verbal struggle between people

In scene

a physical or verbal struggle between people

They had a big fight yesterday

to take part in a fight or war

Soldiers fight to protect their country

to try hard to stop or prevent something

We must fight the disease

the quality of being strong and determined

She showed great fight today

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

an unknown or unspecified person

In scene

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

the color of the sky

In scene

the color of the sky

The sky is blue

one more; a different one

In scene

one more; a different one

I want another cup of coffee

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

the time at this moment

I am busy now

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

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

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 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 reach a place

When did you get home?

to make something happen to someone

In scene

to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

two people in a romantic relationship

In scene

two people in a romantic relationship

I think they are an item

a single thing or object

This item is on sale

a recording of moving images

In scene

a recording of moving images

I watched a funny video

to make a recording of moving images

He wants to video the event

an informal word for a man

In scene

an informal word for a man

He is a nice guy

people | an informal word for a group of people

Hi guys

an informal word for men

Those guys are tall

informal word for a group of people

Listen guys

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

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

in a state of preparation

In scene

in a state of preparation

I am ready to go

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

a piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning during meals

In scene

a piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning during meals

I need a napkin

a disposable pad used during menstruation

She bought a pack of napkins

a small piece of cloth or paper used to wipe your mouth while eating

I used a napkin to wipe my mouth

in an exact manner

In scene

in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

an organized activity with rules for fun or sport

In scene

an organized activity with rules for fun or sport

I love this game

natural ability at something

Her game is improving

a planned series of actions to achieve a goal over a long period

He plays a long game to win the election

ready to try something

Are you game for a long hike

a color like blood or tomatoes

In scene

a color like blood or tomatoes

The apple is red

a wine that is red in color

I prefer red

to become true or real

In scene

to become true or real

My dream came true

to become real or happen in reality

Her prediction came true

to become real as was said or expected

His dream finally came true

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

the number 9

In scene

the number 9

I have nine apples

willing to share or give

In scene

willing to share or give

He is a very giving person

to make something happen

The storm is giving us problems

an event where people gather to celebrate something

They organized a giving for the holidays

to force someone to leave a job or place

They are giving him the boot

to manage to get away from someone who is chasing you

He is giving the guards the slip

to hand something to someone

I am giving her the book

to hand something to someone

She is giving me a present

happening until now or even now

In scene

happening until now or even now

I am still waiting

despite what was said

In scene

despite what was said

It was raining, but he still went out

not moving

Stand still

to move fast on your feet

In scene

to move fast on your feet

I run every morning

to happen or take place repeatedly over a period of time

The play runs for two hours

to be in charge of something

She runs a small business

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 appear to be a certain way

In scene

to appear to be a certain way

That sounds great

something you hear

I heard a strange sound

to receive something that is offered

In scene

to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

to accept or endure something

You should take it as a gift

to accept a situation as it is

You have to take it as it is

to accept a difficult situation

I cannot take it anymore

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

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

a substance used for washing

In scene

a substance used for washing

I wash my hands with soap

a substance used for washing

In scene

a substance used for washing

This soap smells like lemon

a television drama series about daily life

She watches a soap opera every day

a television series about daily life

My mom watches her favorite soap every day

a section of a play, movie, or story

In scene

a section of a play, movie, or story

The first scene of the movie was sad

the place where something happens

Police arrived at the scene

an emotional or angry public outburst

Please do not make a scene

a type of activity or social group that someone likes or is interested in

She is part of the local art scene

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

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

a part or division of something

In scene

a part or division of something

This section is very long

a particular time or event

In scene

a particular time or event

It was a special occasion

to make something happen

His comments occasioned much debate

the joint connecting the arm to the body

In scene

the joint connecting the arm to the body

My shoulder hurts

a duty or burden you must carry

He bears a heavy shoulder for the team

the part of a road next to the main driving lane

He pulled the car onto the shoulder

no longer living

In scene

no longer living

The flower is dead

in serious trouble

If the boss finds out I am dead

very or completely

The shot was dead center

having no feeling or movement temporarily

My leg is dead

to see or be present at an event

In scene

to see or be present at an event

I managed to catch the bus

to seize or stop something moving

He tried to catch the ball

to receive or become affected by something

I caught a cold

to hear and remember something

I didn't catch what you said

all of something

In scene

all of something

I ate the whole pizza

not damaged or missing any parts

I ate the whole apple

any object or matter

In scene

any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

I don't have anything

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

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

In scene

to move something into your hand or possession

I will take the keys

to do an action

I take a walk every day

to look after yourself or be cautious

In scene

to look after yourself or be cautious

Take care on the road

to care for someone or something

He takes care of his little sister

the act of looking after someone or something

She takes care of her sister

to look after someone or something

I will take care of the baby

showing good taste or style

In scene

showing good taste or style

The room was decorated in a tasteful way

every single thing or all things

In scene

every single thing or all things

He lost everything

every single thing

Everything is ready

to form a mental image of something

In scene

to form a mental image of something

I can't picture it

a movie made for cinema

We saw a funny picture at the cinema

a visual representation

I drew a picture

the whole situation or main idea

You need to understand the whole picture

a very short period of time

In scene

a very short period of time

Wait a moment

the present time or period

I am busy at the moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment please

a very brief period

It only took a moment

good-looking, especially in a strong or elegant way

In scene

good-looking, especially in a strong or elegant way

He is very handsome

a strip of material used to decorate the edge of a surface

In scene

a strip of material used to decorate the edge of a surface

They installed new molding

a hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools

Pour the hot wax into the molding

to influence the way someone or something develops

Teachers help in molding the character of their students

to pay attention to sound

In scene

to pay attention to sound

Listen to the music

to give attention to sound or someone speaking

In scene

to give attention to sound or someone speaking

Please listen to me

needing careful thought or action

In scene

needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

not laughing or playing around

In scene

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

to keep someone or something busy or unavailable

In scene

to keep someone or something busy or unavailable

My money is tied up in this project

to attach or bind things together

Please tie up your shoelaces

to complete the last parts of something

We need to tie up the project details

to put money into something for a period of time

He tied up his savings in stocks

a situation where movement is stopped

The accident caused a major tie-up

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 young person

In scene

a young person

The kid is playing

to say something not serious

In scene

to say something not serious

I am just kidding

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

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

not different

In scene

not different

We have the same car

a thing that is being talked about

I saw the same man yesterday

lasting for a large amount of time

In scene

lasting for a large amount of time

The meeting was long

to want something very much

I long to see you

measuring a great distance from end to end

The snake is very long

by a large amount

We did not wait long

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 expression of surprise or amazement

In scene

an expression of surprise or amazement

Whoa, look at that!

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

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