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Friends — Season 5 Episode 21

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all of something

In scene

all of something

I ate the whole pizza

not damaged or missing any parts

I ate the whole apple

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

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

to give money for something

In scene

to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

to give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

given money for work done

This is a paid position

money given for work done

He received his pay yesterday

to give attention to someone or something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

money given for work

I receive my pay every month

to get money for work done

This job pays well

money received for work

My pay is deposited monthly

to give someone the money you owe them

I need to pay my credit card debt

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to experience a bad result for something you did

You will pay for what you did

to go to see someone or a place

We will pay a visit to the museum

to get possession of something

I will pay for the book

to find something for the first time

In scene

to find something for the first time

They discovered a new planet

content

Scientists discovered a new planet

a manner or method of doing something

In scene

a manner or method of doing something

This is the best way

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

No way

by a large amount

It is way too expensive

the path or line along which something moves

I am on my way

having life; not dead

In scene

having life; not dead

He is still alive

to have life and experiences

She is happy to be alive

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

a large extinct animal with tusks

In scene

a large extinct animal with tusks

The mastodon lived a long time ago

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 expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn it, I forgot my keys

an exclamation used to show frustration, anger, or disappointment

Damn it I missed the bus

to put food into your mouth and swallow it

In scene

to put food into your mouth and swallow it

I eat an apple

to take food into your mouth and swallow it

In scene

to take food into your mouth and swallow it

We eat dinner at six

to put food in your mouth and swallow it

He eats all the cookies

an event where people try to be the fastest

In scene

an event where people try to be the fastest

I won the horse race

a large group of people

People of every race live here

to run or move fast

I had to race to the station

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 want something that is not likely or not true

In scene

to want something that is not likely or not true

I wish I could fly

to say you hope something good happens to someone

I wish you a happy birthday

the colorful part of a plant

In scene

the colorful part of a plant

This flower is red

to act against someone who trusted you

Do not flower those who trust you

a part of a plant that is often colorful

I gave her a beautiful flower

the colorful part of a plant that makes seeds

I gave her a beautiful flower

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

to run after someone or something

In scene

to run after someone or something

The dog chases the cat

to run after to catch

The police chased the thief

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

In scene

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

to take place

In scene

to take place

What happened?

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

the food eaten at a particular time of day

In scene

the food eaten at a particular time of day

Breakfast is the first meal of the day

an occasion when you eat food

We had a nice meal

of very high quality for shows

In scene

of very high quality for shows

This dog is show quality

many times or often

In scene

many times or often

He travels a lot

to a great extent

In scene

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

the act of moving to a new home

In scene

the act of moving to a new home

We are moving in on Monday

to go into a place as a group

The soldiers are moving in

to begin living in a new residence

They are moving in today

to succeed in doing something difficult

In scene

to succeed in doing something difficult

They pulled off the difficult task

to carry out an action

She pulled off the difficult plan

to leave for a place

The car pulled off at high speed

to take something off, especially something stuck

He pulled off the sticker

to succeed in doing something difficult

We pulled off the plan

to begin a new store, company, or operation

In scene

to begin a new store, company, or operation

They plan to open up a new cafe

to share private feelings or secrets with someone

He opened up to his friend

to move something so it is not closed

Open up the window

to make something known that was secret

She is starting to open up

to allow people to enter or use

They will open up the new park

to talk about your feelings or thoughts

You can open up to me

to have your home in a place

In scene

to have your home in a place

I live in London

to live in the building where you are employed

The nanny lives in with the family

to have your home in a place

I live in a big house

living in the same place as someone

They have a live-in nanny

living in the same home as a romantic partner

They are a live-in couple

not laughing or playing around

In scene

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

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

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

a house or apartment with two bedrooms

In scene

a house or apartment with two bedrooms

I live in a two bedroom apartment

a home with two separate bedrooms

We rented a two-bedroom apartment

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

to make a low, soft sound like a cat

In scene

to make a low, soft sound like a cat

The cat began to purr

not having something

In scene

not having something

I cannot see without my glasses

not including something or someone

You cannot go without a ticket

on or to the outside of something

He stood without the door

something that happens, often bad or unusual

In scene

something that happens, often bad or unusual

It was a strange incident

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 move downward

In scene

to move downward

Be careful not to drop the plate

to stop doing or talking about something

In scene

to stop doing or talking about something

Please drop the subject now

to get smaller in size or amount

Put one drop of oil in the pan

to leave something at a specific place

I will drop you off at school

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 like very much

I love chocolate

to want something very much

I would love a cup of coffee

the act of having sex

They made love

to let someone see something

In scene

to let someone see something

Show me your book

a TV or radio program

In scene

a TV or radio program

I watch a talk show

to come or be present somewhere

He didn't show up

a public display or exhibition

The show starts now

to receive something that is offered

In scene

to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

to accept or endure something

You should take it as a gift

to accept a situation as it is

You have to take it as it is

to accept a difficult situation

I cannot take it anymore

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

Wait until tomorrow

up to the time when

We stayed until noon

up to the time when

Do not leave until I return

to persist in doing something

In scene

to persist in doing something

Keep trying until you succeed

to have and continue to have something

In scene

to have and continue to have something

You can keep the book

to take care of something

The soldier will keep the gate safe

to share a home with someone

In scene

to share a home with someone

They live with their friends

to accept and endure a difficult or unpleasant situation

You have to learn to live with it

to share a home with someone

I live with my family

to share a home with someone

They live with their grandparents

to accept and deal with something unpleasant

I have to live with this pain

to go forward or to a new topic

In scene

to go forward or to a new topic

Let's move on to the next topic

to stop being affected by a past negative experience and continue with your life

She is ready to move on after the breakup

to go forward to the next thing

We should move on to the next topic

to start doing something new after finishing a previous activity

It is time to move on with your life

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

of a higher quality or more suitable

In scene

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

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

happening until now or even now

In scene

happening until now or even now

I am still waiting

not moving

In scene

not moving

Stand still

despite what was said

It was raining, but he still went out

to a previous place or position

In scene

to a previous place or position

Please come back

the part that is behind or at the back of something

My back hurts

to reply to someone's message

I will write back soon

to support someone or something

I will back you up

to think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

to legally take a child as your own

In scene

to legally take a child as your own

They decided to adopt a child

to start to have a particular attitude or belief

They adopted a new approach

a farm bird kept for its meat and eggs

In scene

a farm bird kept for its meat and eggs

The chicken is eating corn

a situation where two people try to make the other back down first

We played a game of chicken

not brave; afraid

Do not be such a chicken

to have someone or something in your thoughts

In scene

to have someone or something in your thoughts

I am thinking of my friends

to have an idea or remember something

I can think of a better name

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

What do you think of this movie

to start talking about a topic

Can you think of any good movies

to have an idea or opinion about something

What do you think of this book

to keep doing or using something

In scene

to keep doing or using something

Stick with your plan

to be unable to get rid of someone or something you do not want

I have to stick with this broken computer all day

to continue to support or be with someone

I decided to stick with my friend during the crisis

to keep doing or using something

You should stick with your studies

to continue using or choosing something

I will stick with my plan

a word used when leaving

In scene

a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

of the highest quality or most favorable

In scene

of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

kind thoughts or wishes for someone

Please give her my best

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

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

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

having good luck

In scene

having good luck

I am very lucky

to get into bed to sleep

In scene

to get into bed to sleep

I go to bed at ten

the fine threads that grow on a person's head

In scene

the fine threads that grow on a person's head

I cut my hair

the fine threads that grow on a person's body

He has hair on his arms

the thin strands that grow on a person's head

She has long brown hair

a very small amount or distance

He won by a hair

to become very anxious, upset, or frightened

In scene

to become very anxious, upset, or frightened

I freaked out when I saw the spider

a sudden, intense display of strong emotion

She had a major freak out in front of everyone

a sudden, intense episode of fear or panic

She had a major freak-out

to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

Do not freak out about the exam

used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

In scene

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

used to express surprise or anger

What the hell you broke it

very foolish or unreasonable

In scene

very foolish or unreasonable

That is an insane idea

to make something weaker or less effective

In scene

to make something weaker or less effective

This mistake could compromise the security

to reach an agreement by each giving up something

We need to compromise to solve the problem

an agreement where each side gives up something

We reached a compromise

thin sheets used for writing or printing

In scene

thin sheets used for writing or printing

I need a piece of paper

to put a layer of material over a surface

They decided to paper the bedroom

a piece of writing for school or publication

She wrote a paper about history

to pay to use something temporarily

In scene

to pay to use something temporarily

I want to rent a car

money paid for the use of a property

The rent is too high

something that can be done or is true

In scene

something that can be done or is true

It is possible to finish the work today

a person who might be chosen for something

She is a possible for the role

to do something incorrectly

In scene

to do something incorrectly

I messed up the test

to make something messy or disorganized

You messed up my room

to damage or make something bad

Do not mess up this task

to cause problems or disorder

Do not mess up my plans

to spoil or do something badly

Do not mess up this project

not quite but close

In scene

not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

the meal you eat in the middle of the day

In scene

the meal you eat in the middle of the day

I have lunch at noon

the meal you eat in the middle of the day

I had a salad for lunch

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 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

to perform music on a musical instrument

Can you play a song

to want to do something

In scene

to want to do something

I feel like going for a walk

to be aware of a physical or emotional state

Sometimes I feel like a child

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

It feels like it is going to snow

to have a desire to do something

I feel like eating pizza

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

In scene

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

He has a brilliant mind

to be upset or annoyed by something

I don't mind the cold

to have a plan or intention to do something

I mind to help him

to be responsible for something

Please mind your step on the stairs

to stop sleeping and become conscious

In scene

to stop sleeping and become conscious

I wake up at seven

to cause someone to stop sleeping

Wake up your sister

to stop sleeping

I wake up early every morning

to stop sleeping and open your eyes

I wake up early every day

to stop sleeping

I wake up early every day

to be referred to by a particular name

In scene

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

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 arrive somewhere in order to get someone or something

In scene

to arrive somewhere in order to get someone or something

I came for my son at school

to move toward someone or something

The dog is coming for the ball

to criticize or confront someone in an aggressive way

Why did he come for you

to approach someone with the intent to deal with them

She came for him after his rude comment

to arrive at a place to see someone or something

She will come for a visit tomorrow

lasting for a large amount of time

In scene

lasting for a large amount of time

The meeting was long

to want something very much

I long to see you

measuring a great distance from end to end

The snake is very long

by a large amount

We did not wait long

to look at something carefully

In scene

to look at something carefully

Please check your answers

a piece of paper showing how much money you owe for a service or meal

Could we have the check please

a design of small squares, often on fabric

He wore a check shirt

a written order to a bank to pay money

Can I have the check please

to become calm and less tense

In scene

to become calm and less tense

I need to relax after a long day

to make a rule or requirement less strict

The school decided to relax the rules

to make someone feel calm and less tense

Music helps me relax

to become calm or less active

I want to relax on the weekend

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