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Friends — Season 4 Episode 2

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a soft cloth made from pressed wool or other fibers

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a soft cloth made from pressed wool or other fibers

This hat is made of felt

to be aware of something through touch or emotion

I felt the cold wind

to feel shy or awkward

He felt awkward at the party

very pleasing to look at

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very pleasing to look at

She is the prettiest girl in the class

to try to find something

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to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to anticipate receiving or experiencing something, often something unpleasant

You are looking for trouble

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

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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 way to address someone you like or love

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a way to address someone you like or love

I love you, sweetie

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

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

to make or become different

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to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

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

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

something that you do

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something that you do

Swimming is a good thing to do

an item

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an item

Put your things on the table

a subject or area of interest

That is a complicated thing

a particular set of circumstances

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a particular set of circumstances

It is a big deal

to take action to solve a problem

I can deal with this

a large quantity of something

This task takes a great deal of time

to buy and sell illegal goods

He was arrested for dealing drugs

a single unit of language that has meaning

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a single unit of language that has meaning

I don't know this word

a piece of news or information

Let me give you a word of advice

to meet someone by chance

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to meet someone by chance

I ran into an old friend

to hit an object by accident while moving

I ran into a tree while skiing

to experience a problem or difficulty

We ran into some problems

to get to a particular amount or level

The costs ran into thousands

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

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a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

I will be there in one hour

a white fish with orange skin

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a white fish with orange skin

Orange roughy lives in deep waters

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

brought back to life in a new body

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brought back to life in a new body

He believes he was reincarnated as a bird

a serious bacterial infection that causes muscle stiffness

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a serious bacterial infection that causes muscle stiffness

He got a tetanus shot

to go out with someone romantically

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to go out with someone romantically

He is dating a new girl

a way to find the age of old things

Carbon dating is used for fossils

a large tree with strong wood

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a large tree with strong wood

The oak tree is very old

to write or name the letters of a word

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to write or name the letters of a word

How do you spell your name

words or actions that have magic power

The witch cast a spell

to indicate that something, usually bad, will occur

This spells disaster

a short period of time

I worked there for a short spell

in a particular way

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in a particular way

This cake was specially made for you

used to emphasize that something is more true or important than usual

I specially like this song

to a great extent

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to a great extent

I miss you a lot

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

many times or often

He travels a lot

to not enter a place or to avoid becoming involved in something

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to not enter a place or to avoid becoming involved in something

You should stay out of this argument

to remain away from your house, especially late at night

Teenagers often stay out late with friends

of the highest quality or most favorable

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of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

to have a job at a place

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to have a job at a place

I work at a shop

to have a job or perform a task

She works at a hospital

to operate or perform as intended

This machine does not work at high speeds

in a clear way

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in a clear way

It is clearly visible

in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand

She spoke clearly during the meeting

friendly or pleasant

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friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

enjoyable or good

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enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

a choice or responsibility to decide

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a choice or responsibility to decide

It was a tough call

to say that someone or something is something

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to say that someone or something is something

They call him the boss

to contact someone by telephone

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to contact someone by telephone

Please call me tomorrow

to ask for something to happen

I will call a taxi

to make use of something

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to make use of something

Can I use your pen

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

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

I used to swim every morning

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

having a strong flavor or effect

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having a strong flavor or effect

The coffee has a strong taste

having a lot of skill or ability

She is a strong candidate for the job

very good or effective at persuading people

She made a strong argument

having great power or force

He is a strong man

to have confidence in someone

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to have confidence in someone

You can trust his advice

belief in the honesty or reliability of someone or something

I have trust in you

a single unit of language that has meaning

Trust is a word

to use your eyes to notice something

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to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to have a meeting or visit with someone

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to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

to understand or realize

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to understand or realize

I see what you mean

one side of a sheet in a book or document

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one side of a sheet in a book or document

Turn the page

to try to reach someone by making an announcement

I will page the doctor

a message sent to a pager device

He sent me a page

a person who shares a room or apartment

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a person who shares a room or apartment

I have a new housemate

used to introduce a statement that corrects or adds to something

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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

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used to emphasize that something is true or real

Did he actually say that

a special set of clothes worn by members of a group

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a special set of clothes worn by members of a group

He wears a school uniform

the same in all parts or at all times

The temperature is uniform in the room

a long soft seat for two or more people

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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

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

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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

of a higher quality or more suitable

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of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

You had better leave now

to go into a place or vehicle

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to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

one of the four suits in a deck of cards

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one of the four suits in a deck of cards

I have the ace of spades

a tool with a flat blade for digging

He used a spade to dig a hole

to receive something that is offered

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to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

a small furry pet

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a small furry pet

The cat is sleeping

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

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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

to give an impression of being something

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to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

an informal discussion between people

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an informal discussion between people

We had a long conversation

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

this day

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this day

I am busy today

an unknown or unspecified person

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an unknown or unspecified person

Somebody is at the door

a person of importance or high status

She acts like she is really somebody

a young female person

The girl is reading a book

having qualities typical of a girl

These toys are designed for girls

young woman | a female child or young woman

Those girls are students

young female humans

There are many girls playing in the park

young female people

The girls are going to school

the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

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the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

This book costs ten dollars

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

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taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

Be careful

something that is true or real

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something that is true or real

It is a fact that the earth is round

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In fact, it is very cold

a female parent

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a female parent

I love my mother

as it seems or appears

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as it seems or appears

Apparently, he forgot the meeting

to become larger or more

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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

to see or locate something

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to see or locate something

I found my keys

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

to make something happen to someone

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to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to say something to someone

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to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

to hand something to someone

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to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

any person

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any person

Can anyone help me?

having put on clothing

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having put on clothing

She is smartly dressed

to put clothing on yourself

He is dressed for the party

used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

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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

having no doubt; confident

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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

to put food into your mouth and swallow it

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to put food into your mouth and swallow it

I eat an apple

a young female person

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a young female person

The girl is playing

a female person

She is a smart girl

an informal word for a woman

I am with the girls

an expression of surprise or admiration

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an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

for the reason that

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for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

to move to a place

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to move to a place

Come here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Come now do not be upset

to occur or take place

How did this come about

not different

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not different

We have the same car

a thing that is being talked about

I saw the same man yesterday

true or accurate

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true or accurate

You are right

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

to start sleeping

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to start sleeping

I often fall asleep while reading

in a state of sleep

The baby appears to fall asleep

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

used to call attention or express surprise

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used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

to look at and understand written words

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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

to have or keep something as your property

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to have or keep something as your property

They own a big house

by yourself or without help

I live on my own

to accept responsibility for something and deal with it confidently

He decided to own his mistakes

liked more than others

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liked more than others

Blue is my favorite color

to mark as preferred

This is my favorite song

a symbol or word that represents an amount or quantity

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a symbol or word that represents an amount or quantity

What is your house number

a count of things

There is a large number of cars

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

a person who keeps and checks financial records

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a person who keeps and checks financial records

The accountant checked the company books

a person's father or mother

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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

polite behavior and care for others

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polite behavior and care for others

We show respect for our elders

to have a good opinion of someone or something

I respect my teacher

a specific part or detail of something

He is right in this respect

one part of a series (e.g., an episode)

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one part of a series (e.g., an episode)

I watched episode one last night

the number 1

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the number 1

I have one apple in my bag

a very short period of time

Wait for one moment please

to a small degree

This is one better than that

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