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Friends — Season 3 Episode 16

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the center of your feelings, especially love

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the center of your feelings, especially love

She has a kind heart

one of the four suits in a deck of cards, shaped like a heart

I have the ace of hearts

the most important or central part

They live in the heart of the city

the organ that pumps blood in your body

The heart pumps blood

a small piece of material that sticks out, used to pull or hold something

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a small piece of material that sticks out, used to pull or hold something

Pull the tab to open the can

a record of what you owe at a bar or restaurant

Put it on my tab

a small piece that sticks out to mark a place

I put a tab on the page to find it later

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 be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

to make something less sensitive or active

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to make something less sensitive or active

The medicine helps deaden the pain

to spend time and effort doing something

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to spend time and effort doing something

She is working on her painting

to try to solve or deal with something

I need to work on this problem

to have an effect on someone

The medicine is starting to work on him

to try to make something better or finish it

He works on his English skills

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

used to express surprise or emotion

In scene

used to express surprise or emotion

My god, look at that!

a thing made to be like another

In scene

a thing made to be like another

I made a copy of the document

to receive and understand a radio message

Copy that, loud and clear

to do something the same way as someone else

She tries to copy her sister

written material for printing or publishing

Please proofread the advertising copy

to start doing something

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to start doing something

We will get to the main topic soon

to have the chance to do something

In scene

to have the chance to do something

You get to meet the director

to arrive at a place

How do I get to the station

to have an emotional effect on someone

Her bad mood started to get to me

an exclamation used to indicate that you realize something has gone wrong or that a problem has occurred

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an exclamation used to indicate that you realize something has gone wrong or that a problem has occurred

Uh-oh I forgot my keys

a sound people make when something bad might happen

Uh oh I dropped my phone

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

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feeling pleasure or satisfaction

I am glad to see you

to go on for a period of time

In scene

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

a response to a question

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a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

to agree with or support something

In scene

to agree with or support something

I am on board with your suggestion

on or into a vehicle

All passengers are on board

included as part of a device

The computer has on-board memory

included as a member of a team or activity

Everyone on board must work together

agreeing to join or help with something

We are glad to have you on board

on a ship, aircraft, or vehicle

All passengers are on board

all people

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all people

Everybody is here

to urge someone to do something

In scene

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

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

the day before today

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the day before today

It rained yesterday

to ask yourself something or feel curious

In scene

to ask yourself something or feel curious

I wonder why she is late

a feeling of surprise and admiration

She looked at the stars in wonder

something that causes surprise or admiration

The pyramids are a wonder of the world

making little or no noise

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making little or no noise

The room is quiet

with little or no sound

Keep quiet

to get something good from something

In scene

to get something good from something

You will benefit from this course

something that helps you or gives you a good result

This plan has many benefits

an event to raise money for a cause

They organized a benefit for the children

used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

In scene

used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

What the hell are you doing

used to express surprise, frustration, or indifference

What the hell is that

a small clock worn on the wrist

In scene

a small clock worn on the wrist

My watch is broken

to pay attention to what you are doing

Watch your step on the stairs

to look at something for a period of time

I like to watch movies

to take care of someone or something

Please watch my bag

to speak with someone

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to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

relating to the country of India

In scene

relating to the country of India

I love Indian food

relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas

He studied Indian history

to make someone believe or do something

In scene

to make someone believe or do something

I tried to convince him to come

able to make someone believe something is true

I convinced him to come

to get something by paying money

In scene

to get something by paying money

I want to buy a car

to accept something as true

I don't buy his story

to cause someone to receive something, often a problem or a charge

His arrogance bought him a lot of trouble

something that you buy

This dress was a great buy

the non-physical part of a person

In scene

the non-physical part of a person

The human spirit is strong

a strong alcoholic beverage

He ordered a strong spirit

a person's lively or enthusiastic quality

He has a team spirit

to take someone or something away secretly

The spy was spirited away

a point when something happens

In scene

a point when something happens

At that time I was tired

the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

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

the yearly celebration of a past event

In scene

the yearly celebration of a past event

Happy wedding anniversary

to want something that is not likely or not true

In scene

to want something that is not likely or not true

I wish I could fly

to say you hope something good happens to someone

I wish you a happy birthday

very good

In scene

very good

You did a great job

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

having the skill or opportunity to do something

In scene

having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

the process of removing hair from legs using wax

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the process of removing hair from legs using wax

I have an appointment for leg waxing

to request information

In scene

to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

to take hold of something firmly

In scene

to take hold of something firmly

He grasped the handle

the ability to reach or hold something

The baby has a strong grasp

to understand something fully

He could not grasp the idea

a small container for carrying money and personal items

In scene

a small container for carrying money and personal items

She put the money in her purse

to press your lips together tightly

She pursed her lips in anger

the amount of money given as a prize in a competition

The winner took home a large purse

in a complete or absolute way

In scene

in a complete or absolute way

I totally agree with you

at any time; in all your life

In scene

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

used to add force to a statement

In scene

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

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

things that you eat

In scene

things that you eat

I like Italian food

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

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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

possibly; used to express uncertainty

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possibly; used to express uncertainty

Maybe it will rain

something that might happen or be true

It is a maybe

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

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a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

extremely unpleasant

In scene

extremely unpleasant

The movie was awful

very or extremely

He has an awful lot of money

to decide something firmly

In scene

to decide something firmly

He made up his mind

products used to color or change the face

She puts on her make up

to produce or create something

He made up a story

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 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 take liquid into the mouth and swallow

In scene

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

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

I want a cold drink

to give attention to sound or someone speaking

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to give attention to sound or someone speaking

Please listen to me

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

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a feeling of physical or emotional pain

He felt deeply hurt

to cause physical or emotional damage to someone or something

Don't hurt your brother

to make someone feel physical pain

Don't hurt your knee

feeling sad or offended

She felt hurt by his words

to require something because it is necessary

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to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

the physical structure of a person or animal

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the physical structure of a person or animal

Exercise is good for your body

a group of people who are part of an organization

The governing body meets today

a physical thing

This metal body reflects light

a human being

There was a body on the floor

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

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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

the end of a romantic relationship

In scene

the end of a romantic relationship

Their breakup was very sad

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

as a result of

In scene

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

to clean a surface using a mop

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to clean a surface using a mop

I mop the floor every day

a tool with a handle and cloth for cleaning floors

In scene

a tool with a handle and cloth for cleaning floors

Where is the mop?

a thick or untidy mass of hair on someone's head

He has a mop of hair

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to think something is true without proof

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to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

to stop doing something

In scene

to stop doing something

I want to quit smoking

to stop doing a job or activity

He decided to quit his job.

the upper inside surface of a room

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the upper inside surface of a room

The ceiling is painted white

the highest possible level

They set a ceiling on the price

a piece of information sent to someone

In scene

a piece of information sent to someone

I sent you a message

to send information to someone

I will message him later

a written message sent on a phone

He sent a message by phone

content

I received a short message

a written note sent to someone

Please leave a message

a part of a building with walls and a door

In scene

a part of a building with walls and a door

This is my room

an empty area that can be used

Is there room for me?

to be required or expected to do something

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to be required or expected to do something

You are supposed to arrive on time

at the present moment

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at the present moment

I am studying right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

to become larger or more

In scene

to become larger or more

The demand for goods continues to grow

to cause plants or hair to develop

They grow tomatoes in the garden

to start to be in a state

The plant started to grow

perceive with eyes

In scene

perceive with eyes

I saw a bird

to cut something using a tool with teeth

He sawed the wood

to match an opponent's bet in a game

He saw the bet

a tool with a toothed blade used for cutting

Use the saw

to make someone or something die

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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 stop or end something

We had to kill the project

to take care of someone or keep them safe

In scene

to take care of someone or keep them safe

He looks out for his sister

to pay attention to someone to keep them safe

Look out for traffic when you cross the street

to pay attention to see if something appears

Look out for cars when you cross the street

a common pet with four legs

In scene

a common pet with four legs

I have a small dog

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

fine or okay

Everything is all right

to occur or take place

In scene

to occur or take place

How did this come about

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

a state of great pain or misery

In scene

a state of great pain or misery

Life was hell for him

a place of torment after death

I don't believe in hell

used to express anger or emphasis

Go to hell

a long television commercial that gives information about a product

In scene

a long television commercial that gives information about a product

I saw an infomercial for a new blender

to form a picture in your mind

In scene

to form a picture in your mind

Imagine a beautiful beach

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 be disloyal in a romantic relationship

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to be disloyal in a romantic relationship

He cheated on his wife

to go and see someone for a short time

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to go and see someone for a short time

I will stop by later

to engage in sexual activity

In scene

to engage in sexual activity

They made love

to go away from someone or something

In scene

to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

still there after others have gone

In scene

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

the side opposite to right

Turn left here

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