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Friends — Season 2 Episode 18

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a phrase used to begin a knock-knock joke

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a phrase used to begin a knock-knock joke

He started with knock knock

a type of joke that starts with repeated 'knock knock'

In scene

a type of joke that starts with repeated 'knock knock'

I love this knock knock joke type

a short funny story or game

Do you know a knock knock joke?

a short loud hit made by knocking

I heard a knock knock on the door

to clean with a brush

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to clean with a brush

I brush my teeth every morning

a tool with bristles used for cleaning or painting

I need a paint brush

to move something lightly against something else

His arm brushed against mine

dense small trees or shrubs growing in the wild

We walked through the thick brush

work that you do for money

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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

a set of conditions at a particular time

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a set of conditions at a particular time

This is a difficult situation

the set of things happening in a place or to a person

I am in a difficult situation

a set of circumstances or events

It is a difficult situation

the set of things that are happening in a place or at a time

The situation here is strange

feeling fear

In scene

feeling fear

She is afraid of spiders

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid I cannot help you

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid that we are late

not restrained or disciplined

In scene

not restrained or disciplined

The party got wild

very unusual or exciting

That is a wild idea

living in nature, not controlled by humans

Tigers are wild animals

to move down quickly to the ground

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to move down quickly to the ground

Be careful not to fall

the season between summer and winter

The leaves change color in the fall

to change into a particular state or condition

The room fell silent

to not succeed in doing something

The mission did not fall

of the highest quality

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of the highest quality

He is a top drawer lawyer

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

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used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

to look at something carefully

In scene

to look at something carefully

Please check your answers

a piece of paper showing how much money you owe for a service or meal

Could we have the check please

a design of small squares, often on fabric

He wore a check shirt

a written order to a bank to pay money

Can I have the check please

the act of breaking a rule or law

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the act of breaking a rule or law

This is a clear violation of the rules

a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

In scene

a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

Close the door please

a movable panel that opens and closes to allow entry

The door is open

a movable barrier used to close off an entrance to a room or building

Please close the door

a panel that opens to enter a room

He is at the door

used to show you do not care or it does not matter

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used to show you do not care or it does not matter

Whatever, I don't care

no matter what

Do whatever you want

used to refer to something not specified

You can eat whatever you want

used to say that it does not matter which one or what happens

I will stay whatever happens

to understand or conclude from information

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to understand or conclude from information

I gather that you are tired

to bring people or things to one place

Please gather your things before we leave

to come to one place as a group

We will gather here tonight

to bring under control

She gathered her thoughts

to make someone feel very scared

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to make someone feel very scared

The scary movie terrified the children

feeling very scared

The loud noise terrified the baby

to reach a place

In scene

to reach a place

Come over to my place later

to experience a sudden physical or emotional state

I came over faint in the heat

to give a particular impression to others

She comes over as a very kind person

to visit someone at their home

Please come over to my house tonight

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

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to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think about it

to consider something carefully

I need to think about your offer

to think about something carefully

I need to think about your offer

as it seems or appears

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as it seems or appears

Apparently, he forgot the meeting

tardy

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tardy

I am late for work

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

not on time

I am late for work

having life

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having life

The fish is still live

to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

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

very strong or extreme

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very strong or extreme

The competition was intense

to think of something in a particular way

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to think of something in a particular way

Don't take it personally

to move something into your hand or possession

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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 move something somewhere

Please take this book to the library

the main thought or argument you are making

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the main thought or argument you are making

I see your point

to aim or show direction with something

He pointed to the door

a specific time or stage in a process

At this point we can stop

a sharp or pointed end

The point of the pencil is sharp

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

to have sexual intercourse with someone

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to have sexual intercourse with someone

He slept with her

to sleep in the same bed as another person

She sleeps with her brother

to have sexual intercourse with someone

They slept with each other

to sleep in the same bed as someone

I slept with my baby

to form letters or words on a surface

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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

to take place and affect someone

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to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

used to show you are annoyed or upset

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used to show you are annoyed or upset

Ugh, I hate waking up early

to take food into your mouth and swallow it

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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

to produce or create something

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to produce or create something

He made up a story

products used to color or change the face

She puts on her make up

to decide something firmly

He made up his mind

to become friends again after an argument

They finally made up

the way a person or thing looks

The make-up of the room is simple

the way in which the parts of something are arranged or combined

The chemical make-up of the water is simple

to create a story or excuse

He had to make up an excuse

a point when something happens

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a point when something happens

At that time I was tired

the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

a particular kind of life or experience

We had a great time

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

a set of rooms to live in

In scene

a set of rooms to live in

Your apartment is very beautiful

a place to live that is part of a larger building

I live in a small apartment

a place to live that is part of a larger building

She lives in a small apartment

the quality of being gentle and caring

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the quality of being gentle and caring

She looked at the baby with tenderness

a sore or sensitive feeling

I felt tenderness in my injured ankle

an adult human female

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an adult human female

She is a strong woman

relating to adult females

This is a woman's dress

an adult female human

She is a professional woman

unlike or not identical

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unlike or not identical

We are different

not the same or not identical

These two books are different

a short version or collection of important information

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a short version or collection of important information

He reads daily news digests

a visual representation

In scene

a visual representation

I drew a picture

a movie made for cinema

We saw a funny picture at the cinema

to form a mental image of something

I can't picture it

the whole situation or main idea

You need to understand the whole picture

to take a quick deep breath

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to take a quick deep breath

She gasped in surprise

a short quick breath

She gave a gasp of surprise

a waterproof curtain used in a shower

In scene

a waterproof curtain used in a shower

I bought a new shower curtain

to a moderate degree

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to a moderate degree

This task is pretty hard

pleasant to look at

She is a pretty girl

very pleasing to look at

She is wearing a pretty dress

to strike something with force

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to strike something with force

I heard a loud bang

the hair cut straight across the forehead

She has bangs

to have sexual intercourse with someone

They banged

a place where someone lives, often used informally

This is my bang

to strike something hard

He banged his head on the door

a sudden loud sound

I heard a loud bang outside

a female person with the same parents

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a female person with the same parents

My sister is a student

a girl or woman who has the same parents as you

I have a sister

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

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

The children play in the garden

to perform music on a musical instrument

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to perform music on a musical instrument

Can you play a song

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

having no purpose or significance

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having no purpose or significance

This argument is meaningless

a word used when leaving

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a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

the part of the body you use to walk

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the part of the body you use to walk

My leg hurts

one section of a long journey or event

This is the final leg of the trip

to use your eyes to notice something

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to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to understand or realize

In scene

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

no more than

In scene

no more than

It is only a scratch

being the one and only

In scene

being the one and only

You are my only friend

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

I have only two dollars

used to get attention or introduce a statement

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used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

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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 take something to a place

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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

feeling or showing anger

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feeling or showing anger

He is mad at me

feeling very strong affection for someone

He is mad about her

very big in size or amount

Those shoes are mad

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

to urge someone to do something

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to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

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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

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

the state of being alive

In scene

the state of being alive

Life is beautiful

lasting for a large amount of time

The battery life is short

to have a particular kind of life or experience

He had a difficult life

lasting for a large amount of time

He spent his whole life here

a small striped rodent

In scene

a small striped rodent

The chipmunk stores nuts for winter

the use of words to express the opposite of literal meaning

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the use of words to express the opposite of literal meaning

It is a strange irony that the teacher failed the test

a situation or statement that is the opposite of what is expected

It was a cruel irony that the fire station burned down

the use of words to say the opposite of what you mean

He used irony to express his disagreement

a building where people live

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a building where people live

I live in a big house

a very deep hole or gap

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a very deep hole or gap

He looked down into the abyss

a little fish

In scene

a little fish

The fishy is swimming

having the smell or flavor of fish

This water smells fishy

seeming dishonest or not right

His story sounds a bit fishy

to handle or use something for fun or activity

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to handle or use something for fun or activity

He is playing with the controls

to think about an idea without making a firm commitment

I play with the idea of moving abroad

to touch or move something for fun

Do not play with your food

existing as a fact

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existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

to make a serious statement or promise

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to make a serious statement or promise

I swear to tell the truth

to be very sure about something

I swear I saw him

to use bad language

Do not swear in class

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

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used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

a large amount or number

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a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

There are a lot of people here

a talk about something

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a talk about something

We had a long discussion about the project

a conversation or debate about a topic

They had a long discussion about their plans

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

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to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

He stole my pen

something that is sold for a very low price

This jacket was a steal

to take attention or praise that someone else should get

She stole the show

to take something that does not belong to you

Someone tried to steal my bike

taken without permission

Someone tried to steal my bag

feeling or showing pleasure

In scene

feeling or showing pleasure

I am very happy today

feeling or showing pleasure

I am happy today

at some times, not always

In scene

at some times, not always

Sometimes I wake up early

cool and refreshing

In scene

cool and refreshing

The morning air was brisk

quick and energetic

She took a brisk walk

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

to seem or appear a certain way

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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

very ugly or strange in a shocking way

In scene

very ugly or strange in a shocking way

The statue had a grotesque face

a series of connected vehicles that run on tracks

In scene

a series of connected vehicles that run on tracks

The train is very crowded today

to point a weapon at a target

He trained the rifle at the target

the long back part of a formal dress that trails on the ground

The bride wore a dress with a long train

to help someone learn a skill

They train dogs to help people

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

Athletes train every day

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

They train dogs to help people

to cause someone to do something

In scene

to cause someone to do something

He made me cry

to produce or form something

In scene

to produce or form something

I make dinner every day

to succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to say or express something

She made a suggestion

to take place

In scene

to take place

What happened?

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

to put seeds into the ground to grow

In scene

to put seeds into the ground to grow

She sowed the seeds

to make something happen or grow

He sows seeds in the garden

a female adult pig

The sow is caring for her piglets

a count of things

In scene

a count of things

There is a large number of cars

a symbol or word that represents an amount or quantity

In scene

a symbol or word that represents an amount or quantity

What is your house number

to cause damage or hurt to someone

We should number the boxes

a series of digits that identifies a phone line

Please call my phone number

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

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