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Friends — Season 6 Episode 8

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thin, tight-fitting leg coverings for women

In scene

thin, tight-fitting leg coverings for women

She is wearing black pantyhose

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

an unknown or unspecified person

In scene

an unknown or unspecified person

Someone is at the door

the number 1

In scene

the number 1

I have one apple in my bag

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

I watched episode one last night

a very short period of time

Wait for one moment please

to a small degree

This is one better than that

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

pleasing to the eye or mind

In scene

pleasing to the eye or mind

She has a beautiful voice

very pleasing to look at

She is a beautiful woman

the season after winter

In scene

the season after winter

Flowers bloom in spring

a twisted metal coil that can stretch and bounce back

This pen has a spring

to move suddenly and quickly

He sprang out of bed

a place where water flows naturally from the ground

We drank water from the cold spring

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

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

shining with a lot of light

In scene

shining with a lot of light

The sun is very bright today

smart or quick to learn

She is a bright student

full of hope and good possibilities

The student has a bright future

not showing good judgment

That was not a bright idea

unusual or odd

In scene

unusual or odd

This is a weird smell

to make someone feel strange or uncomfortable

He weirded me out

to make someone feel strange or uneasy

His comment really weirded me out

not normal or ordinary

He had a weird dream last night

all of something

In scene

all of something

I ate the whole pizza

not damaged or missing any parts

I ate the whole apple

to have a similar appearance to

In scene

to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

the opening in your face used for eating and speaking

In scene

the opening in your face used for eating and speaking

Open your mouth

a person who needs to be fed

We have another mouth to feed.

to move your lips as if speaking without sound

She mouthed the words

someone who lives near you

In scene

someone who lives near you

He is my new neighbor

to make sounds showing you think something is funny

In scene

to make sounds showing you think something is funny

He laughs at the joke

something funny that makes people smile or make sounds of amusement

That joke was a good laugh

the sound made when happy or amused

I heard her laugh

in a very extreme way

In scene

in a very extreme way

The movie was insanely good

to be the property of a person or entity

In scene

to be the property of a person or entity

This book belongs to me

to be a part of a group or organization

I belong to a chess club

to be a member or property of something

This book belongs to me

to be owned by someone

This book belongs to me

said to express a strong wish that something does not happen

In scene

said to express a strong wish that something does not happen

God forbid, we get lost

a phrase used to say you hope something bad does not happen

God forbid you fail the exam

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

a room in a house for relaxing and meeting guests

In scene

a room in a house for relaxing and meeting guests

We sat in the living room

a space in a house for sitting and relaxing

We sit in the living room

a room in a house for relaxing

There is a big sofa in the living room

a room in a house for relaxing and socializing

We have guests in the living room

material made from fibers

In scene

material made from fibers

This fabric is very soft

the basic structure of something

The fabric of society is changing

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

showing no kindness or affection

In scene

showing no kindness or affection

He is a cold person

a common sickness with a runny nose and cough

I have a cold

having a low temperature

The winter cold is harsh

not awake or aware of what is happening

He was knocked cold in the fight

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

a tall evergreen tree with needles

In scene

a tall evergreen tree with needles

There are many pine trees in the forest

to want something very much

He pines for success

to miss someone or something very much

The dog pines for its owner

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

In scene

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

to decide that something will not happen

In scene

to decide that something will not happen

I need to cancel my appointment

to decide that a planned event will not happen

They had to cancel the meeting

to make a mark on a ticket or stamp to show it cannot be used again

The machine will cancel your ticket

to stop supporting or approving of someone publicly

People decided to cancel the actor

to move your body to music

In scene

to move your body to music

They dance together

a type of movement performed to music as an art or activity

They performed a traditional dance

a person you do something with

He was her dance for the night

a word used to call someone or something

The station dance is Alpha

a social gathering where people dance

We are going to a dance tonight

to move your body to music

She likes to dance at parties

the way things are placed or organized

In scene

the way things are placed or organized

The arrangement of the furniture is nice

an agreement or plan made between people

We made an arrangement to meet at noon

an agreement or plan made with other people

We have an arrangement to meet tomorrow

known by many people

In scene

known by many people

He is a famous singer

in a way that is not joking

In scene

in a way that is not joking

He spoke seriously about his future

in a very severe or extreme way

He was seriously injured in the accident

in a sincere or serious way

He spoke seriously about his future

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

a person who kisses

In scene

a person who kisses

She is a gentle kisser

a person's mouth or face

Wipe that grin off your kisser

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

a prepared food item or meal

In scene

a prepared food item or meal

This dish tastes great

a flat container for serving or eating food

Please put the dish on the table

to share news or gossip with someone

We gathered to dish about the latest news

to want something to happen

In scene

to want something to happen

I hope you win

to want something to happen

I hope you succeed

to want something to happen

There is still hope

to want something to happen

Keep your hope

the strength or ability to be active

In scene

the strength or ability to be active

I don't have any energy today

to hand something to someone

In scene

to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

appealing in a youthful or charming way

In scene

appealing in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

attractive in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

trying to be clever in a way that is annoying or disrespectful

Don't get cute with me

to make something more charming or appealing

You can cute up the room with some colorful cushions

a metal container used for cooking

In scene

a metal container used for cooking

Put the pan on the stove

to look for gold in a river using a pan

He is panning for gold

an expression of surprise or admiration

In scene

an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

to leave or start a journey

In scene

to leave or start a journey

It is time to head off

to stop something from happening

We must head off the argument

to speak to someone in a very angry way

He headed me off for my mistake

relating to women or girls

In scene

relating to women or girls

Pink is a feminine color

a room where documents are copied

In scene

a room where documents are copied

The copy room is down the hall

to make something go away

In scene

to make something go away

I need to get rid of this old sofa

to throw away, remove, or stop dealing with something you do not want

I need to get rid of this old chair

to make a place or person free of something unwanted

I need to get rid of this old stuff

at no time

In scene

at no time

I never eat meat

to begin living in a new residence

In scene

to begin living in a new residence

We move in next week

to move closer to someone or something, often to attack or take control

The soldiers move in on the enemy base

to start living in a new house or apartment

They will move in tomorrow

to start living in the same home as someone else

They decided to move in together

to go into a place as a group

The team decided to move in

to go into a place without making noise

The cat moved in silently

to start living in the same home as someone

She moved in with her partner

prepared for immediate use

The house is move in ready

to start living in a new home

He moved in to a new apartment

to start living in a new place

The tenants will move in soon

to begin living in the same home as someone else

They are moving in as a couple

the act of moving to a new home

We have a move-in date next week

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

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

not nice; cruel

In scene

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

an affectionate way to address someone you love

In scene

an affectionate way to address someone you love

Good morning, sweetums

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

In scene

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

I don't live there anymore

now not happening or existing

I don't live here anymore

not happening or existing now

I don't go there anymore

not happening or existing now

They don't play together anymore

to cook food in hot oil

In scene

to cook food in hot oil

I fry eggs for breakfast

to damage something with heat or electricity

The power surge fried my phone

a social gathering where food is fried and served

They are hosting a fish fry this weekend

a long thin piece of potato fried in oil

He ate one fry

to change into something else

In scene

to change into something else

The caterpillar turned into a butterfly

to become something different

The caterpillar will turn into a butterfly

to change direction to move onto a different road or path

Turn into the next street

to change into something different

The caterpillar will turn into a butterfly

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

a color like blood or tomatoes

In scene

a color like blood or tomatoes

The apple is red

a wine that is red in color

I prefer red

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

to say something to someone

In scene

to say something to someone

Tell me your name

to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

In scene

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

She is wearing a blue dress

to put clothing on yourself

In scene

to put clothing on yourself

I need to dress for work

to make something look more attractive

We should dress the cake with fresh fruit

to clean and cover an injury

The nurse will dress the wound

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

a food made from flour and water

In scene

a food made from flour and water

I buy fresh bread

a food made from flour and water, baked in an oven

I bought a fresh loaf of bread

to cover food with breadcrumbs before cooking

Bread the fish

cash or currency used to buy things

I need to earn some bread to pay my bills

a soft object for the head in bed

In scene

a soft object for the head in bed

I need a soft pillow

a substance used to enhance appearance

In scene

a substance used to enhance appearance

She wears makeup every day

the way something is put together

The chemical makeup of the soil is complex

products used to decorate the face

I bought new makeup

a test taken to replace one that was missed

I took a makeup test today

as a result of

In scene

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

a strong, hard metal

In scene

a strong, hard metal

This gate is made of iron

a mineral that is an essential nutrient for the body

I need to eat more iron

to make cloth flat with heat

I need to iron my shirt

a device used for joining metal with solder

He used the iron to fix the circuit

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

a place where students study after high school

In scene

a place where students study after high school

She is studying at college

to speak with someone

In scene

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

a manner or method of doing something

In scene

a manner or method of doing something

This is the best way

the path or line along which something moves

In scene

the path or line along which something moves

I am on my way

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

No way

by a large amount

It is way too expensive

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

12 months or 365 days

In scene

12 months or 365 days

This year is 2024

a period of 12 months

Happy New Year

lasting five years

It lasted five years

used to add a negative statement

In scene

used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

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

possibly; used to express uncertainty

In scene

possibly; used to express uncertainty

Maybe it will rain

something that might happen or be true

It is a maybe

perhaps

Maybe he is late

paper used to cover gifts

In scene

paper used to cover gifts

I used wrapping paper to cover the box

to take place and affect someone

In scene

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

In scene

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

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

to form a relationship with someone or something

In scene

to form a relationship with someone or something

I want to get in touch with my roots

to communicate with someone

Please get in touch with me tomorrow

at some time in the future

In scene

at some time in the future

Someday I will travel the world

at some time that is not now

I hope to visit Japan someday

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

an expression of surprise or amazement

In scene

an expression of surprise or amazement

Whoa, look at that!

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