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Friends — Season 6 Episode 20

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a short story with a funny ending

In scene

a short story with a funny ending

He told a funny joke

to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a joke

to say or do things to cause laughter, or indicate a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I was only joking

a funny or clever trick

He played a joke on his friend

saying or doing things to cause laughter, or indicating that a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I told a joke to my friend

the length of the inner leg of pants

In scene

the length of the inner leg of pants

What is the inseam of these pants?

in the area close to a place

In scene

in the area close to a place

Many trees are around the school

used to indicate an approximate amount

I will arrive around 5 PM

having knowledge of how to use or handle something

She knows her way around the office

to change the direction or result of something

We must turn the situation around

in a complete or absolute way

In scene

in a complete or absolute way

I totally agree with you

the place where something happens

In scene

the place where something happens

Police arrived at the scene

a section of a play, movie, or story

In scene

a section of a play, movie, or story

The first scene of the movie was sad

an emotional or angry public outburst

Please do not make a scene

a type of activity or social group that someone likes or is interested in

She is part of the local art scene

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

to use someone unfairly for your own benefit

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to use someone unfairly for your own benefit

Don't let them take advantage of you

to use something to help yourself

You should take advantage of the library

to use something for your own benefit

He took advantage of the opportunity

a time that is after the exact hour

In scene

a time that is after the exact hour

It is ten past five

to someone so they can consider or approve it

Please pass this document to the manager

the time that has already happened

We should learn from the past

a type of baked pastry or savory dish

He bought a fresh past

to think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

to make someone feel fear

In scene

to make someone feel fear

Don't scare me

feeling fear

It was a big scare

to become less upset or excited

In scene

to become less upset or excited

You need to calm down

to make calm or relaxed

He tried to calm down his angry friend

to become less angry or excited

Please calm down

used to make a polite request

In scene

used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

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

used to wish someone success or good fortune

In scene

used to wish someone success or good fortune

Good luck on your exam

a wish for success or happiness

I wish you good luck with your exam

success or luck

Winning that game required some good luck

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

friendly or pleasant

In scene

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

enjoyable or good

In scene

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

an expression of surprise or pleasure

In scene

an expression of surprise or pleasure

Ooh, look at that cake!

rubbing the body to relax muscles

In scene

rubbing the body to relax muscles

I need a massage

to press and move your hands on someone's body

She massaged my shoulders

to tell someone to forget what you just said

In scene

to tell someone to forget what you just said

Never mind I will do it myself

to pay no attention to something

Never mind the price

used to emphasize that something is even less possible or likely than the thing already mentioned

I cannot walk never mind run

something extra that can be used if needed

In scene

something extra that can be used if needed

I have a backup plan

a second version of something kept safe

Always keep a backup of your files

extra help or resources

The police called for backup

something extra that can be used if needed

We need a backup plan

not any person

In scene

not any person

Nobody is home

no person at all

Nobody was in the room

no person

He felt like a nobody

a person of no importance or influence

He felt like a nobody at school

the male sexual organ

In scene

the male sexual organ

He mentioned his schwang

at a distance from here

In scene

at a distance from here

The city is far away

to not be in a place

He is away for the weekend

to the full extent or without holding back

He was working away

to move something from one place to another

Put your toys away

the name of a book, movie, etc.

In scene

the name of a book, movie, etc.

What is the title of the book?

a contest to decide who is the best in a sport

He won the world boxing title

a legal document that shows who owns a property

She holds the title to the house

a word that shows a person's social or professional position

He has the title of professor

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

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

In scene

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 say something that is not true

In scene

to say something that is not true

Do not lie to me

to be in a flat position on a surface

I like to lie on the beach

to be in a particular place or state

The village lies in the valley

to cry out loudly

In scene

to cry out loudly

Don't yell at me

to cry out loudly

He started to yell at his friend

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 type of pasta in small tube shapes

In scene

a type of pasta in small tube shapes

I like macaroni and cheese

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

to not forget to do something

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to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

to bring back a memory of something

In scene

to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to let something stay in place

In scene

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

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

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

content

In scene

content

He didn't respond to the email

to do something as a reaction to something

How did he respond to the news

to say or do something as an answer

Please respond to my question

to say something when someone asks you a question or speaks to you

Please respond to my question

something that pushes away or drives off

In scene

something that pushes away or drives off

I bought a mosquito repeller

a person who acts in plays or movies

In scene

a person who acts in plays or movies

He is a famous actor

a device for making calls

In scene

a device for making calls

The phone is on the table

to make a telephone call

I will phone you tomorrow

a device used to make calls and access the internet

My phone is charging

the fleshy part of the body you sit on

In scene

the fleshy part of the body you sit on

He fell on his ass

a stupid or annoying person

In scene

a stupid or annoying person

Don't be such an ass

an animal like a small horse with long ears

The ass carries the load

a sound made to get someone's attention

In scene

a sound made to get someone's attention

She used an ahem to interrupt him

a sound made to get attention or clear the throat

Ahem she cleared her throat

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 succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to say or express something

She made a suggestion

to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

In scene

to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

I will deal with the problem tomorrow

to be concerned with or discuss a specific subject

This book deals with ancient history

to engage in business or communication with a person

I do not like dealing with rude people

to take action to solve a problem

I have to deal with this problem

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

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 make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to test something to see if it works

In scene

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

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

They will try the suspect in court

a long thin mark on a surface

In scene

a long thin mark on a surface

Draw a straight line

a telephone connection or wire

The line is busy

a sentence or remark in a conversation

I forgot my line

a set of related products offered by a company

This is a new line of clothing

existing as a fact

In scene

existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

used to emphasize that something is true

In scene

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

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 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

a set of things gathered together

In scene

a set of things gathered together

He has a large stamp collection

a set of things gathered together

She has a large collection of stamps

the act of taking something that has been ordered

You can come for the collection of your order

a group of objects that someone has gathered

He has a large stamp collection

continuously or very often

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continuously or very often

He talks all the time

one more; a different one

In scene

one more; a different one

I want another cup of coffee

a sound representing laughter

In scene

a sound representing laughter

Heh, you are right

containing all parts; entire

In scene

containing all parts; entire

Please write your full name

to the greatest possible extent

He has full control

containing as much as possible

The glass is full of water

having eaten enough food

I am full after that meal

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

very good or impressive

In scene

very good or impressive

That is a neat trick

clean and well-ordered

Please keep your desk neat

served without ice or mixers

He drinks his whiskey neat

clean and well-ordered

Her desk is always neat

to pass urine

In scene

to pass urine

The toddler wants to tinkle

to make a high clear sound like a small bell

The small bell began to tinkle

to make a high light ringing sound

The bell started to tinkle

personal things or possessions

In scene

personal things or possessions

Put your stuff in the car

objects or items in general

In scene

objects or items in general

I have too much stuff

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

two slices of bread with filling

In scene

two slices of bread with filling

I ate a sandwich for lunch

a place name (a town in England or the US)

Sandwich is a town

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

a statement that you will definitely do something

In scene

a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

to meet someone by chance

In scene

to meet someone by chance

I ran into an old friend

to hit an object by accident while moving

I ran into a tree while skiing

to experience a problem or difficulty

We ran into some problems

to encounter an unexpected problem

We ran into trouble with the car

to crash into something while moving

He ran into the wall

to encounter someone unexpectedly

I ran into an old friend today

to meet someone by chance

I ran into my old teacher at the park

to blend or flow into one another

The blue paint ran into the yellow paint

to get to a particular amount or level

The costs ran into thousands

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

a product or service that is not usual or is temporarily available

In scene

a product or service that is not usual or is temporarily available

The lunch special is very cheap

different from what is normal or usual

Today is a special day

something that gives pleasure

Getting ice cream was a special treat

different from what is usual

Today is a very special day

silly or unreasonable

In scene

silly or unreasonable

That is a ridiculous idea

in a way that is silly or unreasonable

The price is ridiculous

very silly or unreasonable

You look ridiculous in that hat

very foolish or unreasonable

Your idea is completely ridiculous

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

a clever action that seems magical

In scene

a clever action that seems magical

He showed us a card trick

a clever or dishonest action

He used a trick to win the game

not working correctly

She has a trick knee

a clever or special way of doing something

I learned the trick of baking a cake

to hit something with your foot

In scene

to hit something with your foot

He kicked the ball

to make someone very tired

This heavy work kicked me

to force someone to leave a place

They kicked him out of the house

to begin working or operating

I get a kick out of this

tardy

In scene

tardy

I am late for work

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

not on time

I am late for work

a stupid person

In scene

a stupid person

He is a complete idiot

a very stupid or silly person

Do not be an idiot

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

new information about something

In scene

new information about something

I have some good news

a type of underwear with a narrow strip at the back

In scene

a type of underwear with a narrow strip at the back

She bought a new thong

if something happens or as a preparation

In scene

if something happens or as a preparation

Take an umbrella just in case

done in order to be prepared for a possibility, even if it is unlikely

I took an umbrella just in case

to break apart suddenly and violently

In scene

to break apart suddenly and violently

The bomb will explode

to break apart suddenly with force

The balloon will explode

breaking apart with a loud noise

The balloon exploded loudly

a long passage in a building

In scene

a long passage in a building

Walk down the hall

a big room used for meetings or events

The hall is very big

to keep someone from harm or death

In scene

to keep someone from harm or death

The doctor saved his life

to keep for future use

I save money every month

an action that stops something bad from happening

We saved the project

a decision or opinion about someone or something

In scene

a decision or opinion about someone or something

You should not make a quick judgment

the ability to make good choices

She showed good judgment

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

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