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Friends — Season 5 Episode 20

Words & meanings

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a quantity of something

In scene

a quantity of something

How much is this

to a large degree

In scene

to a large degree

I like it very much

still there after others have gone

Not much is left

to a small degree; slightly

It did not help much

a woman who was previously married to someone

In scene

a woman who was previously married to someone

He gets along well with his ex wife

a woman who was married to someone and is now divorced

His ex wife lives in London

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

to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

In scene

to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

The storm destroyed the village

to break something so it cannot be used again

The storm destroyed the old house

to beat someone very easily in a game or competition

We destroyed the other team in the game

to end the life of a living thing

They had to destroy the sick dog

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

someone who has been hurt or treated badly

In scene

someone who has been hurt or treated badly

He was a victim of the accident

in a clear way

In scene

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

this day

In scene

this day

I am busy today

the present day

In scene

the present day

Today is a holiday

the day now

I saw him today

the current day

We start today

money paid to the government on income or goods

In scene

money paid to the government on income or goods

I have to pay my taxes

to put pressure on something

This difficult task taxes my energy

to separate something into parts to understand it

In scene

to separate something into parts to understand it

Let us break down the task

to stop working or progressing

Our car broke down on the way home

to make someone feel less strong or confident

The constant criticism broke him down

to produce tears from your eyes

She broke down in tears

to separate something into smaller parts

The scientist will break down the data

to divide something into smaller parts

Please break down the project into steps

to stop functioning

My car broke down on the highway

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 particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

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

attracted to people of the same sex

In scene

attracted to people of the same sex

He is gay

lively and colorful in a way that is associated with LGBTQ+ culture

He is an openly gay man

funny or intended to make people laugh

The party had a gay atmosphere

to be reasonable or understandable

In scene

to be reasonable or understandable

This does not make sense

to be logical or understandable

What you are saying makes sense

to be logical or easy to understand

Your explanation makes sense

causing admiration or wonder

In scene

causing admiration or wonder

The view is amazing

causing great surprise or wonder

It was an amazing sight

very good or surprising in a good way

You did an amazing job

suddenly and without warning

In scene

suddenly and without warning

He called me out of the blue

suddenly and without warning

The idea came out of the blue

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

a person who represents clients in legal matters

In scene

a person who represents clients in legal matters

He is a good lawyer

a person who gives legal advice and represents people in court

The lawyer defended his client in court

to act as a lawyer for someone or something

He will lawyer the case

at high speed

In scene

at high speed

He runs very fast

to not eat food for a period of time

He decided to fast for a day

showing a time later than the correct time

My watch is five minutes fast

in a strong, fixed way

The baby is fast asleep

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

used to express surprise or annoyance

In scene

used to express surprise or annoyance

Jeez, that is expensive

to make something full

In scene

to make something full

Please fill the glass with water

to become extremely frightened

He was filled with dread

to write information in empty spaces

Please fill out this form

as much food as you want to eat

Eat your fill

to give someone information about something

Please fill me in on the details

to spend time doing something

She fills her days with reading

to make something full by adding things to it

Fill the bottle with water

to take the place of someone in a job or role

Fill the position

on the outside or far from the center

In scene

on the outside or far from the center

The outer layer of the skin

to discharge a gun

In scene

to discharge a gun

He fired a shot

a photograph taken with a camera

That is a great shot

completely spoiled or destroyed

My car engine is shot

a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink

He ordered a shot of tequila

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

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 go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

the number 2

In scene

the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

to have power over something

In scene

to have power over something

He can control the robot

the act of managing or regulating something

She lost control of the car

a thing used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of an experiment

The scientists used a control for their experiment

to be part of something

In scene

to be part of something

She wants to fit into the group

to be the correct size or shape to go inside something

The key does not fit into the lock

to find a place for someone or something in a busy schedule

I can fit into my schedule on Tuesday

to have as a part or feature

In scene

to have as a part or feature

The job involves a lot of travel

to take part in something

We want to involve everyone in the project

to be in a romantic relationship

They are romantically involved

having a husband or wife

In scene

having a husband or wife

Are you married?

strongly attached to something

He is married to his work

having a husband or wife

They have been married for ten years

having a husband or wife

They are a married couple

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 piece of information sent to someone

She left a message for you

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

to move fast on your feet

In scene

to move fast on your feet

I run every morning

to happen or take place repeatedly over a period of time

The play runs for two hours

to be in charge of something

She runs a small business

to stop doing work for a period of time

In scene

to stop doing work for a period of time

I want to take off next Friday

to start to be successful or widely used

The new software really took off this year

to start to be successful or popular

Her career really started to take off

to start to move or leave quickly

The plane will take off soon

to make someone stop thinking about something

This hobby helps take off the stress from your mind

to have a period of time away from work

I will take off next week

to start moving suddenly and fast

He took off as soon as the bell rang

to go away quickly

He took off suddenly

to rise into the air from the ground

The plane will take off now

to take off something, especially clothing

Please take off your shoes

to have a period of time away from work

I will take off next week

to begin a journey or activity

The plane will take off soon

the act of leaving the ground

The plane is ready for take off

to make someone remember something

In scene

to make someone remember something

Please remind me to call him

very good

In scene

very good

This cake is fantastic

to a very great degree

He spent a fantastic amount of money

one more; a different one

In scene

one more; a different one

I want another cup of coffee

the side that faces forward

In scene

the side that faces forward

Sit in the front of the car

to serve as a false appearance for something

They used the store as a front

a particular area of activity or interest

They are working on the diplomatic front

a public activity used to hide a secret illegal activity

The event was a front for his illegal activities

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

Please stand at the front of the line

to give someone something before they pay for it

Can you front me the money until Friday

the forward edge of an advancing mass of air

A cold front is moving in

the forward part of something

Stand at the front of the line

in a formal or official way

In scene

in a formal or official way

They are officially married

in a way that follows official rules or procedures

The building was officially opened yesterday

continuously or very often

In scene

continuously or very often

He talks all the time

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?

something that is wrong or incorrect

In scene

something that is wrong or incorrect

I made a mistake

to think something is different than it really is

I mistook him for his brother

to make an attempt at something

In scene

to make an attempt at something

I am not sure if I can win but I will go for it

to try to do something you want

You really want that job so go for it

to tell someone to try something

You should go for it

to try to do something with energy

You should go for it

an action that is against the law

In scene

an action that is against the law

Stealing is a crime

the act of betraying your country

He was punished for the crime of betraying his country

an act that is against the law

Stealing is a serious crime

to make something move through the air

In scene

to make something move through the air

Throw the ball to me

a light cover for a bed or sofa

Put a throw on the sofa

to make someone feel confused or surprised

The sudden question really threw me

to organize and hold an event

I will throw a party

a place to sit

In scene

a place to sit

Please take your seat

to be given to someone as a right or reward

She won a seat in parliament

to have space for a number of people

The room seats ten people

to show someone where to sit

The host seated us

every single thing or all things

In scene

every single thing or all things

He lost everything

every single thing

Everything is ready

discovered or gained recently

In scene

discovered or gained recently

She has a newfound confidence

found or gained recently

In scene

found or gained recently

They explored the newfound land

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 keep for future use

In scene

to keep for future use

I save money every month

to keep someone from harm or death

In scene

to keep someone from harm or death

The doctor saved his life

an action that stops something bad from happening

We saved the project

the place where you live

In scene

the place where you live

I am going home

to notice or recognize a smell

In scene

to notice or recognize a smell

I can smell smoke

to give off a smell

In scene

to give off a smell

The fish smells bad

the quality perceived by the nose

In scene

the quality perceived by the nose

I love the smell of rain

to come back to a former position or popularity

The trend began to smell again

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

the first example of something new

In scene

the first example of something new

This is the first prototype of the car

the first or original model of something

They are testing a new prototype

to form an idea about something without being sure

In scene

to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

in a real and honest way

In scene

in a real and honest way

I am genuinely sorry

completely correct or accurate

In scene

completely correct or accurate

What is the exact time?

to force someone to give you something

He exacted a promise from her

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

In scene

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

any person

In scene

any person

Does anybody want cake?

any person

Is anybody here

a person, not a specific one

I didn't see anybody

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

not a single thing

In scene

not a single thing

There is nothing here

not a single thing

I have nothing in my hand

still there after others have gone

There is nothing left

not anything

There is nothing in the box

to not do something you were supposed to do

In scene

to not do something you were supposed to do

I blew off my homework

to be forced off by a sudden strong impact

The hat blew off in the wind

to not do something you planned

He blew off our meeting

to perform very poorly or fail at something

He blew off his presentation

to fail to do something you are supposed to do

She decided to blow off her responsibilities

to release stress or tension

He needs to blow off some steam

to be removed or separated by an explosion

The explosion blew off the door

to remove something suddenly and with force

The wind blew off my hat

to not attend something you are supposed to go to

She blew off the meeting

to get rid of built-up anger or stress

I exercise to blow off steam

the act of refusing or ignoring someone

Her boyfriend gave her the cold blow-off

the reason for which something is done

In scene

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

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

I used to swim every morning

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

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

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

unlike or not identical

In scene

unlike or not identical

We are different

not the same or not identical

These two books are different

to bring back a memory of something

In scene

to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

a small hole dug for protection in the ground

In scene

a small hole dug for protection in the ground

The soldier hid in the foxhole

to stop existing or to no longer be present

In scene

to stop existing or to no longer be present

The pain will go away soon

to leave a place

You should go away now

to travel somewhere for a short holiday

We will go away for the weekend

to move to another place

Please go away now

a solid food made from milk

In scene

a solid food made from milk

I like cheese

to a small extent

In scene

to a small extent

I am a little tired

small in size

He has a little dog

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

objects or items in general

In scene

objects or items in general

I have too much stuff

personal things or possessions

Put your stuff in the car

to put something into a container or space tightly

She stuffed the bag

to put something into a container or space tightly

I stuffed my clothes into the suitcase

to begin or continue something

In scene

to begin or continue something

Please go ahead

official approval to start an activity

We got the go ahead to start

coming after the first

In scene

coming after the first

This is my second book

an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

not straight; twisted out of shape

In scene

not straight; twisted out of shape

The wire is twisted

a thin piece of lemon or orange peel

Add a twist of lemon

to turn or bend something

Twist the cap to open

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

In scene

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

Please sign the contract here

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

to form a picture in your mind

In scene

to form a picture in your mind

Imagine a beautiful beach

to create a picture in your mind

Just imagine a world without war

to form a mental image of something

Imagine you are on a beach

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

In scene

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

In scene

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

In scene

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

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