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Friends — Season 4 Episode 22

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a person very interested in a specific topic

In scene

a person very interested in a specific topic

He is a computer geek

a person who is very interested in a particular subject

In scene

a person who is very interested in a particular subject

She is a movie geek

a person who is very interested in a specific hobby or subject

He is a science geek

a person who is very interested in technology or computers

He is a computer geek

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

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

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

a thin flat piece of cloth or paper

In scene

a thin flat piece of cloth or paper

I need a clean sheet for the bed

a large piece of cloth used to cover a mattress

I put a clean sheet on the bed

a thin flat piece of paper

Please write your name on a sheet of paper

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

In scene

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I wake up early in the morning

a short way to say 'good morning'

Morning, how are you?

the early part of the day before noon

I drink coffee in the morning

the early part of the day

I drink coffee in the morning

a period of 60 seconds

In scene

a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree

One degree contains sixty minutes

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

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

something that is accepted as true

In scene

something that is accepted as true

Victory is a given

to take into account

Given the rain we should stay home

to hand something to someone

The key was given to him

if something is true or exists

Given the circumstances he is doing well

taking into account

Given the weather we should stay home

to do a job or task

In scene

to do a job or task

He works in an office

something produced by effort, especially art

This is a great work of art

activity that requires effort

I have a lot of work to do

to operate correctly or as expected

The elevator does not work

to spend time doing nothing useful

In scene

to spend time doing nothing useful

He spends his time sitting around

to sit in a relaxed way with no particular activity

We sat around after lunch

to do nothing for a period of time

We sat around for an hour

to do nothing or be inactive

We just sat around all day

to sit and do nothing useful

They sit around all day

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

to keep for future use

In scene

to keep for future use

I save money every month

an action that stops something bad from happening

In scene

an action that stops something bad from happening

We saved the project

to keep someone from harm or death

The doctor saved his life

not present or not there

In scene

not present or not there

I missed the bus

to not do something correctly or not hit something

He missed the target

to feel sad that someone is not with you

I miss my family

a girl or young woman

Miss Taylor is my teacher

almost not at all

In scene

almost not at all

I can hardly hear you

the part that is behind or at the back of something

In scene

the part that is behind or at the back of something

My back hurts

to a previous place or position

In scene

to a previous place or position

Please come back

to reply to someone's message

I will write back soon

to support someone or something

I will back you up

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

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

in a very good or complete way

In scene

in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

not inside a building or room

In scene

not inside a building or room

Let's go out

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

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

to speak loudly and angrily to someone

In scene

to speak loudly and angrily to someone

Don't yell at me

the person you like and trust the most

In scene

the person you like and trust the most

She is my best friend

a very good friend

She is my best friend

a very good friend

She is my best friend

a person you like more than anyone else

She is my best friend

despite that; nevertheless

In scene

despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

a place where students study before college

In scene

a place where students study before college

I go to high school

acting in a childish or silly way

Stop acting so high school about this

a school for students aged 14 to 18

She is a high school student

relating to the level of education for teenagers

She is a high-school student

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

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

having life

In scene

having life

The fish is still live

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

Fish live in water

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

the body part that holds urine

In scene

the body part that holds urine

The bladder stores urine

coming immediately before the present

In scene

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

used to get someone's attention

In scene

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to turn your eyes toward something

In scene

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

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

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

He sent his thanks

to tell someone you are grateful

Thanks for the help

a short phrase used to show you are grateful

Thanks for your help

to do something incorrectly

In scene

to do something incorrectly

I screwed up the test

to harm or damage someone or something

The heavy rain screwed up the roof

a person who often makes mistakes

He is a total screw-up

to cause something to go somewhere

In scene

to cause something to go somewhere

I will send him to school

to send information to someone

I will send an email to him

moving ahead in a direction

Please send the letter to my house

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I send to do this

happening until now or even now

In scene

happening until now or even now

I am still waiting

not moving

Stand still

despite what was said

It was raining, but he still went out

extremely good or impressive

In scene

extremely good or impressive

That car is so cool

not excited or angry

In scene

not excited or angry

Keep cool during the test

having a relatively low temperature; not hot or warm

In scene

having a relatively low temperature; not hot or warm

The weather is cool today

a question or situation that causes difficulty

In scene

a question or situation that causes difficulty

This math problem is hard

a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

Thanks for the help, it was no problem

something that is difficult to deal with

I have a problem with my car

without any difficulty

This is a big problem

the process of becoming shorter or tighter

In scene

the process of becoming shorter or tighter

Thermal contraction happens in cold weather

a sudden tightening of a muscle

She felt a muscle contraction

tense or easily upset

In scene

tense or easily upset

He felt edgy before the exam

having a modern, unconventional, or slightly shocking style

She has an edgy fashion style

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

in the recent past

In scene

in the recent past

I have been very busy lately

to reach a place

In scene

to reach a place

When did you get home?

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

an extinct animal from long ago

In scene

an extinct animal from long ago

He loves dinosaurs

something that is very old and no longer useful

This old computer is a dinosaur

a large animal that lived long ago

The dinosaur is huge

a feeling of worry or interest about something

In scene

a feeling of worry or interest about something

I don't care

the act of looking after someone or something

Skin care is important

to want to do something

Would you care for tea

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

the last part of something

In scene

the last part of something

This is the end of the road

to come to a stop or conclusion

The movie ends now

the furthest point or part of something

He stood at the end of the road

the part of a situation that belongs to a particular person

Everything is fine on my end

things that you eat

In scene

things that you eat

I like Italian food

to spend time in a casual way

In scene

to spend time in a casual way

I just want to hang out at home

to put wet clothes on a line to dry

I hang out the laundry in the sun

to stick a part of your body out of an opening

Do not hang out the window

to spend time with friends in a casual way

We like to hang out on weekends

to spend time relaxing with friends

They hang out at the park every day

to spend time with someone in a relaxed way

We hung out at my house

to spend time with friends in a relaxed way

Let's hang out this evening

a casual meeting with friends or others

We planned a fun hang out for Friday

at all times; every time

In scene

at all times; every time

I always wake up early

real or true

In scene

real or true

The actual cost was higher

content

The actual cost was lower

feeling sorrow or unhappiness

In scene

feeling sorrow or unhappiness

I feel sad today

an animal kept for pleasure and company

In scene

an animal kept for pleasure and company

I have a pet dog

a domestic animal kept for pleasure

I have a pet dog

a medical imaging test that shows how tissues are working

The doctor ordered a PET scan

to touch an animal or person with your hand in a gentle way

He petted the cat

to find an answer to a problem

In scene

to find an answer to a problem

They solved the problem

to find an answer to something

She can solve this puzzle

to find a way to deal with a problem

I can solve this math problem

to find an answer to something

I can solve this puzzle

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

In scene

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

I will pick up my friend from the airport

to get better or become more active

The economy is starting to pick up

to see or become aware of something

I picked up a strange smell in the room

to start again after stopping

We will pick up the lesson tomorrow

the act of going to get something

The package pick-up is at the front desk

the act of starting a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He is very good at the pick-up

to answer a telephone call

Please pick up the phone

to answer the phone when it rings

Please pick up the phone

to go and get someone or something

I will pick up my sister from school

to get knowledge or a skill

She picked up Spanish quickly

to take something in your hand or lift it

Please pick up the pen from the floor

usual or typical

In scene

usual or typical

It was just a regular day

a person who visits a place often

He is a regular at this cafe

happening often or at fixed times

I exercise on a regular basis

a person who brings food and drinks to customers in a restaurant

The bus arrives at regular intervals

normal or typical

This is my regular route to work

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 succeed in doing something

In scene

to succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to cause someone to do something

In scene

to cause someone to do something

He made me cry

to produce or form something

In scene

to produce or form something

I make dinner every day

to say or express something

In scene

to say or express something

She made a suggestion

a small simple building or house

In scene

a small simple building or house

He lives in a small hut

the number 1,000

In scene

the number 1,000

I have a thousand books

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

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

must or need to

In scene

must or need to

I gotta go now

to need to do something

I gotta go now

an event where people celebrate or socialize

In scene

an event where people celebrate or socialize

I am going to a party

to take part in a party or celebration

They party all night

a vertical structure that divides or encloses an area

In scene

a vertical structure that divides or encloses an area

They put a wall in the room

a strong structure made of stone or brick

The wall is made of brick

to surround or close off an area with a wall

They walled off the area

a vertical structure that divides or surrounds a space

The wall is very high

to give or offer something to someone

In scene

to give or offer something to someone

She presented him with a gift

to make something happen

This situation presents a problem

happening or existing now

Focus on the present

a thing given to someone

I bought a present for my friend

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

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

to get or receive something

In scene

to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

having good luck

In scene

having good luck

I am very lucky

one of the twelve parts of a year

In scene

one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

the day after today

In scene

the day after today

See you tomorrow

the day after today

I will call you tomorrow

the day after today

We left on the next day

in any case

Hope for a better tomorrow

the state of being free from danger

In scene

the state of being free from danger

They value their personal security

the people or systems that keep a place safe

The airport has tight security

a party for a man who is about to get married

In scene

a party for a man who is about to get married

He is planning his bachelor party

a party for a man before his wedding

He went to a bachelor party last night

a social event held for a man shortly before his wedding, typically attended by his male friends

They went to a bachelor party last night

content

They went to Las Vegas for the bachelor party

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 clear liquid that falls as rain and is in rivers, lakes, etc.

In scene

a clear liquid that falls as rain and is in rivers, lakes, etc.

I drink a glass of water

to give water to plants

I water the plants every day

not easy

In scene

not easy

This exam is hard

containing alcohol

This is a hard drink

not soft or yielding

The bed is too hard

with a lot of effort or energy

He works hard every day

to like very much

In scene

to like very much

I love chocolate

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

In scene

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

I love my family

to want something very much

I would love a cup of coffee

the act of having sex

They made love

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

to occur or take place

How did this come about

to reach a place

In scene

to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to go to someone for help or support

You can come to me for help

to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to enter your thoughts

The idea came to me suddenly

to arrive at a point or situation

We have come to a difficult decision

to arrive at a particular situation

The situation has come to an end

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

to become conscious again after being unconscious

She finally came to after the accident

to lead to a particular result

The total bill came to fifty dollars

to go to a place to see someone

Please come to my house this evening

an expression used when leaving or going to sleep

In scene

an expression used when leaving or going to sleep

Good night, see you tomorrow

a polite expression used when leaving someone in the evening or when going to sleep

I will see you tomorrow good night

words said when parting at night

Good night see you tomorrow

a nice time spent during the evening

I had a good night with my friends

a person you know and like

In scene

a person you know and like

He is a friend from school

a person you like and know well

We have been friends for years

a person who supports something

He is a friend of the arts

to become very angry or upset

In scene

to become very angry or upset

He lost it when he saw the broken vase

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

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