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Friends — Season 3 Episode 23

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a device that adjusts light brightness

In scene

a device that adjusts light brightness

Use the dimmer to lower the lights

to make less bright

The room feels dimmer now

a tool used to make a light less bright

He installed a dimmer for the lamp

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

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

a passage between rows of seats or shelves

In scene

a passage between rows of seats or shelves

I am in the snack aisle

a walkway between shelves in a store

I found the cereal in the next aisle

used to make a polite request

In scene

used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

the person who wins a contest

In scene

the person who wins a contest

He is the world champion

to fight for or support a cause

She will champion the cause of education

to finish a task, use something up, or endure a difficult period

In scene

to finish a task, use something up, or endure a difficult period

I need to get through my homework

to succeed in reaching someone by telephone or communication

I could not get through to him

to successfully go from one side to the other

The car could not get through the narrow street

to complete or deal with something difficult

I have to get through my homework

to manage to do or finish something difficult

She got through the difficult exam

to successfully deal with a difficult situation

We will get through this hard time

in a very good or complete way

In scene

in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

not inside a building or room

Let's go out

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

to become married

In scene

to become married

They want to get married

having a husband or wife

They want to get married soon

having a husband or wife

They are married

to enter into a marriage

They will get married in June

a group of people organized for a purpose

In scene

a group of people organized for a purpose

He joined the police force

to make someone do something

They forced him to leave

to use physical strength to move something

He forced the door open

physical power or strength

He pushed the door with force

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

In scene

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

I don't live there anymore

now not happening or existing

I don't live here anymore

not happening or existing now

I don't go there anymore

not happening or existing now

They don't play together anymore

at any time; in all your life

In scene

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at no time

I will not ever go back

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

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

used to show something is surprising or extreme

In scene

used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

In scene

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

to cover a surface with color using paint

In scene

to cover a surface with color using paint

I will paint the wall

a liquid used to cover surfaces with color

The paint is blue

to make a picture using paint

She likes to paint

to give a particular impression of someone or something

The report paints a sad picture of the situation

having a lot of money or possessions

In scene

having a lot of money or possessions

He is a very rich man

to successfully control or defeat something

In scene

to successfully control or defeat something

The army conquered the city

without water or moisture

In scene

without water or moisture

The grass is dry

not interesting

The history lecture was dry

not drunk or intoxicated

He has been dry for a year

having no more energy or resources left

My motivation for this project is dry

to remove water from something

Dry your hands with a towel

to be responsible for someone or something

In scene

to be responsible for someone or something

She takes care of the children

to deal with a problem or situation

I will take care of the dishes

to look after or handle something

Please take care of the dog

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

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?

being the last or most extreme

In scene

being the last or most extreme

This is the ultimate goal

average or not special

In scene

average or not special

It was a run of the mill movie

any object or matter

In scene

any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

I don't have anything

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

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 a moderate degree

In scene

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 think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

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

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

In scene

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

No way he can win

used to express shock or that you find something hard to believe

No way you won the lottery

used to say no firmly or to decline something strongly

No way am I doing that

a phrase used to say you will not do something

No way I am doing that

made from or relating to herbs

In scene

made from or relating to herbs

I love drinking herbal tea

at no time

In scene

at no time

I never eat meat

a sound used to say yes or show you are listening

In scene

a sound used to say yes or show you are listening

Uh huh I understand what you mean

used to show agreement or understanding

Uh huh I understand your point

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

Go on. Uh huh

an informal way to say yes or show that you are listening

Uh-huh I understand what you mean

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

a polite way to address a group of people

In scene

a polite way to address a group of people

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the show

a polite way to address a group of people

Ladies and gentlemen please welcome our guest

possibly; used to express uncertainty

In scene

possibly; used to express uncertainty

Maybe it will rain

perhaps

In scene

perhaps

Maybe he is late

something that might happen or be true

It is a maybe

good things that happen by chance

In scene

good things that happen by chance

I had some good luck

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

Luck can change quickly

to get something as a result of good luck

He lucked into this amazing job

available to work if needed

In scene

available to work if needed

The doctor is on call today

ready to work when needed

I am on call this weekend

a helpful or kind action done for someone

In scene

a helpful or kind action done for someone

Can you do me a favor

to give someone an advantage or treat them more kindly

The teacher favors some students

to like one thing more than another

Most people favor the new law

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

Could you do me a favor

a change or effect that something causes

In scene

a change or effect that something causes

Your help made a big difference

a way things are not the same

What is the difference between these two?

a way in which things are not the same

There is a big difference between these colors

words used to show you are grateful

In scene

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

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

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

the activity of playing in fields

In scene

the activity of playing in fields

The children enjoy field playing

a very young child

In scene

a very young child

The baby is sleeping

a very young animal

In scene

a very young animal

Look at that baby goat

someone who acts immaturely

Don't be such a baby

a friendly or affectionate name for someone

I love you baby

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

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

to look at and understand written words

In scene

to look at and understand written words

I read a book every month

to audition by reading lines

She will read for the part

to hear and understand what someone is saying over a radio

Do you read me

to know what someone is thinking without them saying it

I can read your mind

not hard to do or understand

In scene

not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

not hard to do

This math problem is easy

to have sexual intercourse with someone

In scene

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

having enough value or merit

In scene

having enough value or merit

The book is worth reading

an opportunity to do something

It is worth a try

how useful or important something is

This project has great worth

the value or importance of something

This ring has great worth

able to be reached or used

In scene

able to be reached or used

The information is accessible online

easy to enter or use

The building is accessible

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

to ask for something to happen

In scene

to ask for something to happen

I will call a taxi

a choice or responsibility to decide

It was a tough call

relating to the physical world, not spiritual

In scene

relating to the physical world, not spiritual

The physical world is complex

relating to the body

He is in good physical health

a medical check-up of a person's body

I need to go for my yearly physical

of or relating to the body

He needs physical exercise daily

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

to go from one place to another

In scene

to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

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 organization of people with a shared interest

In scene

an organization of people with a shared interest

I joined the chess club

the part of a piece of clothing that goes around the neck

The shirt has a white collar

a sandwich made with three slices of bread and meat, cheese, and vegetables

I ordered a club sandwich for lunch

a long stick used to hit a ball in golf

He bought a new golf club

a person who juggles objects for entertainment

In scene

a person who juggles objects for entertainment

The juggler is very talented

pleasing to look at

In scene

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

enjoyable or good

In scene

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

the central part or point

In scene

the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

a sound made to get someone's attention

In scene

a sound made to get someone's attention

She used an ahem to interrupt him

a sound made to get attention or clear the throat

Ahem she cleared her throat

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 music on a musical instrument

In scene

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

the physical structure of a person or animal

In scene

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

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 move into a room or building

In scene

to move into a room or building

Please come in

to be sold or found in a particular form

This dress comes in red

to have a part or role in a situation

Where does the expert come in

to finish in a particular position in a competition

She came in second in the race

to arrive or finish in a position

She came in first in the race

to be useful in a situation

This tool will come in handy later

to become involved in a situation

They asked me to come in on the project

to take something away or off

In scene

to take something away or off

Please remove the box

combat | to take part in a physical struggle

In scene

combat | to take part in a physical struggle

Stop fighting with your brother

showing strength and willingness to keep trying

She has a fighting spirit

a particular way of doing or expressing something

He has a unique fighting

to try hard to stop or prevent something

We are fighting the spread of the virus

to take part in a fight or war

The soldiers are fighting for their country

to make a picture with a pen, pencil, or similar tool

In scene

to make a picture with a pen, pencil, or similar tool

I like to draw flowers

to move closer to something

The holidays are drawing near

to take something from a container or group

He drew a card from the deck

to finish a game with the same score as the other side

The game ended in a draw

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

a particular kind of life or experience

We had a great time

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

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

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

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

to think something is true without proof

In scene

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to be required or expected to do something

In scene

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 cause someone to feel anger

In scene

to cause someone to feel anger

Don't anger the boss

a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed

His anger was obvious

a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed

He could not hide his anger

a large African antelope with spiral horns

In scene

a large African antelope with spiral horns

The kudu has long spiral horns

without any doubt

In scene

without any doubt

I will definitely come

an expression of surprise or amazement

In scene

an expression of surprise or amazement

Whoa, look at that!

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