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Friends — Season 3 Episode 5

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CEFR level

by a large amount

In scene

by a large amount

It is way too expensive

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

No way

a manner or method of doing something

This is the best way

the path or line along which something moves

I am on my way

to become less upset or excited

In scene

to become less upset or excited

You need to calm down

to make calm or relaxed

He tried to calm down his angry friend

to become less angry or excited

Please calm down

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

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?

one single occasion

In scene

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

at some time in the past

I once lived here

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

right now without delay

Do it at once

how likely something is

In scene

how likely something is

The odds are in our favor

the probability that something will happen

The odds of winning are low

a state of conflict or not agreeing

They are at odds about the plan

to use your eyes to notice something

In scene

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

to prevent something from moving or happening

In scene

to prevent something from moving or happening

The fallen tree blocks the road

a large solid piece of something

He used a block of ice

a section of a street between two intersections

Walk one block and turn left

a raised wooden structure used for beheadings

The prisoner knelt on the block

a pain in the head

In scene

a pain in the head

I have a bad headache

a person or thing that causes trouble or worry

Organizing this event is a real headache

the day before today

In scene

the day before today

It rained yesterday

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

very unusual or exciting

In scene

very unusual or exciting

That is a wild idea

not restrained or disciplined

The party got wild

living in nature, not controlled by humans

Tigers are wild animals

a doctor who performs operations

In scene

a doctor who performs operations

The surgeon performed the operation

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 make someone or something die

In scene

to make someone or something die

The hunter killed the deer

to be very funny or popular with an audience

The comedian killed the audience

to want something very much

I am killing for a slice of pizza

to make something stop working or operating

The company killed the project

to stop or end something

We had to kill the project

to make something die

The frost will kill the plants

to make someone die

The soldiers killed the king

a person who kills someone

The police caught the killer

to cause someone great emotional pain

His words killed me

to mix or beat quickly with a utensil

In scene

to mix or beat quickly with a utensil

Whip the cream until thick

to hit with a whip

He whipped the horse

to take out quickly

He whipped out his phone

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

a liquid that you can drink

In scene

a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

work that you do for money

In scene

work that you do for money

I have a new job

a piece of work that needs to be done

In scene

a piece of work that needs to be done

Your job is to clean the room

a medical operation to change the body

She had a nose job

a putty used to fill holes and cracks in walls

In scene

a putty used to fill holes and cracks in walls

He used spackle to fix the hole in the wall

to put a soft material into holes in a wall to make it smooth

You should spackle the wall before painting

to fill holes or cracks in a wall with a paste

I used special paste to spackle the cracks

to have an idea or opinion

In scene

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

a particular area or point

In scene

a particular area or point

This is a nice spot for a picnic

to see or notice someone or something

I spotted him in the crowd

to pay for someone's bill or cost

I will spot you for lunch today

a strong liking for something

She has a soft spot for cats

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

the main thought or argument you are making

In scene

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

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 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 fleshy part of the body you sit on

In scene

the fleshy part of the body you sit on

He fell on his fanny

to begin or continue something

In scene

to begin or continue something

Please go ahead

official approval to start an activity

We got the go ahead to start

in a different situation or if something else happens

In scene

in a different situation or if something else happens

Hurry up, otherwise you will be late

in another way or manner

I thought otherwise

something that you do

In scene

something that you do

Swimming is a good thing to do

an item

In scene

an item

Put your things on the table

a subject or area of interest

That is a complicated thing

a coffee made with espresso and steamed milk

In scene

a coffee made with espresso and steamed milk

I would like a latte please

to try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

In scene

to try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He tried to hit on her at the party

to suddenly have a good idea or find a solution

I hit on a new plan

to choose someone or something as the victim of an attack

The attackers decided to hit on the store

to mention an idea for someone to think about

He hit on a great idea

a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot

In scene

a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot

The screen is ten inches wide

to move very slowly and gradually

The car began to inch forward

a unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters

That screen is ten inches wide

to let someone do something

In scene

to let someone do something

Please allow me to explain

to give permission for something

They allowed us to go home

a flat piece used for floors or walls

In scene

a flat piece used for floors or walls

The bathroom has white tiles

a small square used in board games

In scene

a small square used in board games

I need a letter tile

to cover a surface with flat pieces

They will tile the kitchen floor

a member of the police force

In scene

a member of the police force

The cop stopped the car

to take or get something

I copped a new shirt at the store

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 demand or necessitate

In scene

to demand or necessitate

This job requires a lot of patience

to say that something is necessary

This job requires experience

to need something to happen

This job requires a lot of experience

in a bad or severe way

In scene

in a bad or severe way

He was hurt bad

not good or low quality

In scene

not good or low quality

This product is bad

morally wrong or wicked

He is a bad person

feeling regret or remorse

I feel bad about the mistake

a person who rules a country or group

In scene

a person who rules a country or group

The king was a fair ruler

a straight tool used to measure length or draw straight lines

I used a ruler to draw a straight line

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

something that is given away free

In scene

something that is given away free

I got a freebie at the store

a person you like and spend time with

In scene

a person you like and spend time with

He is my friend

a group of people related by blood or marriage

They are my friends

people who support a group or cause

The museum has many friends who donate money

people you know and like

I have many friends

a group of people you know and like

I have many friends

to say that something is true

In scene

to say that something is true

He admitted his mistake

to let someone enter a place

The club admits members only

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

the number 4

In scene

the number 4

I have four apples

a long soft seat for two or more people

In scene

a long soft seat for two or more people

I sat on the couch

to express something in a particular way

The request was couched in polite terms

a female person with the same parents

In scene

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

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 piece of clothing covering the lower body

In scene

a piece of clothing covering the lower body

I am wearing black pants

of very poor quality

This movie was pants

to pull someone's pants down as a prank

He decided to pants his friend to embarrass him

a piece of clothing that covers the legs

I bought new blue pants

for all time, always

In scene

for all time, always

I will love you forever

for a very long period

I will remember this day forever

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

In scene

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

an electronic device for processing data

In scene

an electronic device for processing data

I use a computer for work

an electronic machine for processing data

I use my computer every day

a machine that processes data and runs programs

This computer runs many programs

extremely angry

In scene

extremely angry

He was hopping mad when he saw the mess

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

a sea creature with eight arms

In scene

a sea creature with eight arms

The octopus lives in the ocean

to lift or open something using a tool or leverage

In scene

to lift or open something using a tool or leverage

He pried the lid off the jar

to ask personal questions that are not your business

I don't mean to pry

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

In scene

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

This is a private matter

to be of significance or relevance

It does not matter to me

a short period of time

It happened in a matter of days

the material that things are made of

Everything is made of matter

significance or relevance

This work is a matter of great importance

a difficult or troubling situation

I have a private matter to discuss with you

a topic or situation being discussed

We should focus on the matter at hand

a physical material or substance

Everything in the universe is made of matter

a subject or situation being discussed

Let us talk about a different matter

to move something to a position

In scene

to move something to a position

Put the book on the table

to make someone go through a difficult situation

The mistake put him in a difficult situation

to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put this

to direct your attention or effort toward something

She put all her energy into the project

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 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

having no mistakes or defects

In scene

having no mistakes or defects

This diamond is perfect

a reason you give to explain a mistake

That is just a perfect for being late

to make something have no mistakes or defects

She wants to perfect her skills

a score or mark given for school work

She got a perfect on her history exam

giving pleasure or happiness

In scene

giving pleasure or happiness

That is a sweet gesture

used to express surprise or emotion

Sweet! I got the tickets

friendly or pleasant

Goodnight, sweet

having the flavor of sugar

This apple is very sweet

to understand or notice something

In scene

to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

an idea or belief you have

In scene

an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

the act of thinking carefully

In scene

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

to be the right size or type for a space or situation

In scene

to be the right size or type for a space or situation

She does not fit in with her classmates

to find time or space for someone or something in a busy schedule or limited area

I can fit in a quick meeting

to feel comfortable and welcomed as part of a group or environment

He fits in well with his new team

to feel comfortable and accepted as part of a group

He tries to fit in with his new colleagues

to come into the presence of someone

In scene

to come into the presence of someone

They met at university

encounter

We met for coffee

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

extremely good

In scene

extremely good

This cake is excellent

to make something happen to someone

In scene

to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to hand something to someone

In scene

to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

to bring to an end

In scene

to bring to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

the end of an event or activity

She is near the finish of her project

the final appearance of a surface

The wood has a glossy finish

in a complete or absolute way

In scene

in a complete or absolute way

I totally agree with you

to be unable to remember something

In scene

to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to fail to remember something

I always forget his name

feeling or showing anger

In scene

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 cover something with a thin protective layer

In scene

to cover something with a thin protective layer

I will laminate the document

having a thin protective layer

In scene

having a thin protective layer

The card is laminate

to cover something with a thin layer of plastic for protection

I need to laminate this paper

a thin layer of material used for protection or decoration

We installed laminate flooring

worried or scared about what might happen

In scene

worried or scared about what might happen

I feel nervous about the exam

relating to the body's system that controls responses to stimuli

I feel nervous before the exam

given without charge by the establishment

In scene

given without charge by the establishment

This drink is on the house

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

In scene

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

a person who likes someone or something very much

In scene

a person who likes someone or something very much

He is a big fan of jazz

a machine with blades that move air

Turn on the fan

a person who does not like someone or something

He is a fan of no one here

to move quickly like a fan or to cause air movement

She fanned herself with a book

an idea or arrangement for doing something

In scene

an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

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