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Friends — Season 4 Episode 12

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a thin stick of wood with graphite for writing or drawing

In scene

a thin stick of wood with graphite for writing or drawing

I have a yellow pencil

to write something in a calendar as a tentative plan

I will pencil our meeting in for Friday

to write or mark something with a pencil

Please pencil your name on the list

to take place

In scene

to take place

What happened?

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

things that bother or irritate someone

In scene

things that bother or irritate someone

Loud chewing is one of my biggest peeves

an adult male chicken

In scene

an adult male chicken

The rooster crows every morning

used to introduce a statement that corrects or adds to something

In scene

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

Did he actually say that

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

help or aid given to someone

In scene

help or aid given to someone

Can you give me a hand

the end part of your arm with fingers

In scene

the end part of your arm with fingers

Wash your hands

the power to manage or control something

The project is in my hands

to fire a gun or other weapon

In scene

to fire a gun or other weapon

Please do not shoot the weapon

a word used to show mild surprise or annoyance

Shoot I forgot my keys

to move suddenly and fast

Shoot, I forgot my keys

to take pictures with a camera

We will shoot a movie

to record with a camera

We will shoot a movie tomorrow

to make a gun fire

He shot the gun into the air

to use a gun to hit someone or something

You should not shoot at birds

to fire a gun at someone or something

The soldier shot at the target

to wound someone with a gun

The robber shot the security guard

to force a liquid into something

The doctor will shoot the medicine

to hit someone with a bullet from a gun

They shot the man in the street

to move or send something fast

Please shoot the ball to me

coming before all others in time or order

In scene

coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

to put something into a container or space tightly

In scene

to put something into a container or space tightly

She stuffed the bag

personal things or possessions

Put your stuff in the car

objects or items in general

I have too much stuff

very old

In scene

very old

This building is ancient

to let something stay in place

In scene

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

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

He asked for leave to visit his family

a young person

In scene

a young person

The child is playing

a fact or event that can be seen or known

In scene

a fact or event that can be seen or known

This is a strange phenomenon

to put your hand on something

In scene

to put your hand on something

Do not touch the glass

to have an effect on someone's emotions

Your kind words touched me

a natural ability to do something well

He has a professional touch

a tiny quantity of something

Add a touch of salt

something that makes you angry or annoyed

In scene

something that makes you angry or annoyed

Loud chewing is my biggest peeve

to make someone feel angry or annoyed

It peeves me when people talk loudly

not fair or just

In scene

not fair or just

This decision is unfair

to add excitement or interest to something

In scene

to add excitement or interest to something

He tried to spice up the party with music

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 bright flash of electricity in the sky

In scene

a bright flash of electricity in the sky

The lightning lit up the sky

the state of being pregnant

In scene

the state of being pregnant

Pregnancy lasts nine months

to make someone do something

In scene

to make someone do something

They forced him to leave

a group of people organized for a purpose

He joined the police force

to use physical strength to move something

He forced the door open

physical power or strength

He pushed the door with force

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

a phrase used to say you will not do something

No way I am doing that

a personal view or judgment

In scene

a personal view or judgment

What is your opinion?

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

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

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

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

not changing or moving

In scene

not changing or moving

He has a steady job

to become regular or calm

His heart rate steadied

a person someone is in a serious, exclusive relationship with

He is my steady

to make something firm or steady

He held the ladder to steady it

not real; existing only in the mind

In scene

not real; existing only in the mind

He has an imaginary friend

a living thing that is not a plant

In scene

a living thing that is not a plant

The lion is a wild animal

relating to basic physical instincts

He has an animal instinct for survival

at all times; every time

In scene

at all times; every time

I always wake up early

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

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

In scene

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

coming after the first

In scene

coming after the first

This is my second book

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

In scene

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

the place where you live

In scene

the place where you live

I am going home

a color between red and blue

In scene

a color between red and blue

I have a purple shirt

words shown at the bottom of a video

In scene

words shown at the bottom of a video

I watch movies with subtitles

used to express surprise or emotion

In scene

used to express surprise or emotion

Man that was fast

an adult male person

He is a kind man

the two soft parts on a woman's chest

In scene

the two soft parts on a woman's chest

Breast cancer is common

the upper front part of a human body

She held the baby against her breast

the meat from the chest of a bird or animal

I prefer chicken breast

in a state of preparation

In scene

in a state of preparation

I am ready to go

to make someone feel fear

In scene

to make someone feel fear

Don't scare me

feeling fear

It was a big scare

any object or matter

In scene

any object or matter

I can eat anything

a category or class of things

In scene

a category or class of things

What type of music do you like

to not continue an action

He is a weird type of person

to write using a keyboard

I am typing an email

to perform a medical test

The doctor typed his blood

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 book with recipes for cooking

In scene

a book with recipes for cooking

I bought a new cookbook

to eat a small amount of food between meals

In scene

to eat a small amount of food between meals

I like to snack on nuts

an attractive person

He is such a snack

a light meal between main meals

I had a healthy snack

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

a period when something lasts

It takes time to finish the work

an occasion or occurrence

I read this book three times

the operation of multiplying numbers

Five times five is twenty five

a publication that reports news

This newspaper is called the Times

a particular period of history

We live in difficult times

the number of times something happens

I read this book three times

a point or period when something happens

We had good times together

used to show multiplication

Five times five is twenty five

instances or occurrences

I visit them at difficult times

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

In scene

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

This book costs ten dollars

the number 4

In scene

the number 4

I have four apples

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 make certain that something happens

In scene

to make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

having no doubt; confident

Make sure of the facts

to check that something is true or correct

Make sure the door is locked

not different

In scene

not different

We have the same car

a thing that is being talked about

I saw the same man yesterday

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

In scene

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

I watched episode one last night

the number 1

In scene

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

a team sport played on ice with sticks and a puck

In scene

a team sport played on ice with sticks and a puck

They play hockey in winter

the number 30

In scene

the number 30

I am thirty years old

to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

In scene

to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

Don't freak out

a person who is very strange or unusual

He is considered a bit of a freak

very strange or not normal

It was a freak accident

to produce or create something

In scene

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

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

a sheet or thickness of material

In scene

a sheet or thickness of material

The cake has three layers

to put one thickness of material over something

You should layer the cake with cream

a period of sixty seconds

In scene

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

to change position or go to a new place

In scene

to change position or go to a new place

The car is moving

causing strong feelings

It was a moving story

to change one's place of living

We are moving to a new city next week

unwanted waste material

In scene

unwanted waste material

Please take out the garbage

of very low quality

This movie is total garbage

extremely good or impressive

In scene

extremely good or impressive

That car is so cool

not excited or angry

Keep cool during the test

having a relatively low temperature; not hot or warm

The weather is cool today

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

to make something stop working

In scene

to make something stop working

Please shut the computer

to stop someone from being part of a group or activity

They shut him out of the conversation

to make someone stop talking

He tried to shut her

a set of things that are similar

In scene

a set of things that are similar

Which category does this book belong to?

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

the number 3

In scene

the number 3

I have three apples

the amount of money or risk involved in a situation

In scene

the amount of money or risk involved in a situation

The stakes are high in this situation

strong pointed pieces of wood or metal

The gardener used wooden stakes for the plants

a horse race where the prize is money bet by the owners

The horse won the stakes race today

to reach a place

In scene

to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to become conscious again

In scene

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

a sweet on a stick that you suck

In scene

a sweet on a stick that you suck

I have a red lollipop

to want to do something

In scene

to want to do something

I feel like going for a walk

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 be aware of a physical or emotional state

Sometimes I feel like a child

to say you hope something good happens to someone

In scene

to say you hope something good happens to someone

I wish you a happy birthday

to want something that is not likely or not true

I wish I could fly

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

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 large number of

In scene

a large number of

I have many books

to speak to someone in a friendly way when you meet them

In scene

to speak to someone in a friendly way when you meet them

He greeted me with a smile

to require something because it is necessary

In scene

to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

a hard solid mineral material

In scene

a hard solid mineral material

The rock is heavy

to be very good or impressive

You rock

to move something gently back and forth

She rocked the baby

a style of popular music with strong beat

I love rock music

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