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Friends — Season 8 Episode 9

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CEFR level

the number 3

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the number 3

I have three apples

having a high ability to learn and understand

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having a high ability to learn and understand

Dogs are intelligent animals

having or showing quick intelligence

He is very intelligent

one of two equal parts of something

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one of two equal parts of something

The team played both halves well

to some extent but not completely

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to some extent but not completely

He was half asleep

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

I am going out with my better half

to seem or appear a certain way

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to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

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the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

used to get someone's attention

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used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to turn your eyes toward something

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to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

a friendly way to address someone

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a friendly way to address someone

Hi hon, how are you?

casual trousers made of denim

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casual trousers made of denim

I am wearing blue jeans

casual trousers made of denim

I bought a new pair of blue jeans

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

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to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

happening until now or even now

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happening until now or even now

I am still waiting

despite what was said

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despite what was said

It was raining, but he still went out

not moving

Stand still

not a single thing

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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 start doing something with energy or force

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to start doing something with energy or force

He went at the task with energy

to be located in a particular position

Where does this part go at

to move or act at a particular speed or rate

He goes at a steady rate

to move or act at a particular rate or pace

They are going at a fast pace

at no time

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at no time

I never eat meat

no matter what

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no matter what

Do whatever you want

used to refer to something not specified

You can eat whatever you want

used to show you do not care or it does not matter

Whatever, I don't care

used to say that it does not matter which one or what happens

I will stay whatever happens

to become married

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to become married

They want to get married

having a husband or wife

They want to get married soon

having a husband or wife

They are married

to enter into a marriage

They will get married in June

the measured period in which things happen

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the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

a point when something happens

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a point when something happens

At that time I was tired

a particular kind of life or experience

We had a great time

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

liked more than others

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liked more than others

Blue is my favorite color

to mark as preferred

This is my favorite song

not soft or liquid

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not soft or liquid

Ice is solid

happening without stopping

We worked for three solid hours

a helpful act for someone

Can you do me a solid?

of a high or acceptable quality

He has a solid chance to win

to be tricked into believing something false

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to be tricked into believing something false

I fell for the trick

to start to love someone

He fell for her instantly

to start to like or love someone

I think he is falling for her

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

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to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

The lock is broken

a device used to keep a door, box, etc. closed or secure

I lost the key to my lock

a small amount of hair

She cut a lock of hair

having many parts and hard to understand

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having many parts and hard to understand

This is a complex problem

a set of ideas or feelings about oneself

He has an inferiority complex

a group of buildings together

The sports complex is huge

on two occasions

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on two occasions

I called him twice

enjoyable or good

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enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

coming before all others in time or order

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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

used to introduce a statement that corrects or adds to something

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used to introduce a statement that corrects or adds to something

I thought he was American, but actually he is British

used to emphasize that something is true or real

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used to emphasize that something is true or real

Did he actually say that

something that matters a lot

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something that matters a lot

This is a big deal

something that does not matter much

It is no big deal

something that is very important or serious

It is not a big deal

a large wild cat that lives in Africa

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a large wild cat that lives in Africa

The lion is the king of the jungle

a large wild cat that lives in Africa

I saw a lion at the zoo

a person who is strong, brave, or important

He is a lion in battle

a large wild cat with a mane, found in Africa

The lion is the king of the jungle

information or understanding about something

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information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a thought or plan in your mind

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a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

very unhappy or sad

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very unhappy or sad

She felt miserable all day

feeling very sad or uncomfortable

He felt miserable after the bad news

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

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used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

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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

the left or right part of something

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the left or right part of something

Stay by my side

a part or feature of something

Every story has a bright side

a small portion of food served with the main meal

I ordered a side of fries

a position of agreement or alliance

Whose side are you on

a person who makes sure rules are followed in a game

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a person who makes sure rules are followed in a game

The ref blew the whistle

to be the official who makes sure the rules are followed in a game

He will ref the final game

very thin, especially in a way that is not healthy

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very thin, especially in a way that is not healthy

He is too skinny

to continue doing something

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to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

having a positive or desirable quality

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having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

to make an effort to do something

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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 wait or stop

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to wait or stop

Please hold on a moment

power or influence over someone

He has a firm hold on the team

to hold something tightly or keep it

Hold on to the rail

to keep something in a particular position or state

Hold on to your ticket

to keep a firm hold of something

Please hold on to the railing

unusual or odd

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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

to stop moving or working to recover energy

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to stop moving or working to recover energy

I need some rest

the part that is left

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the part that is left

I will do the rest tomorrow

a thing that holds or supports something

He used a foot rest

attracted to people of the same sex

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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

a manner or method of doing something

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a manner or method of doing something

This is the best way

by a large amount

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by a large amount

It is way too expensive

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

No way

the path or line along which something moves

I am on my way

used to express relief or exhaustion

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used to express relief or exhaustion

Whew, that was a close call!

a strong feeling of not liking something

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a strong feeling of not liking something

He has a strong aversion to seafood

to not go outside

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to not go outside

It is raining, so let's stay in

to live in a place for a period of time

I am staying in London for a month

to continue to be in a place

Please stay in your seats until the plane stops

to continue to be in a place

I want to stay in tonight

to stay at your house or a place

I prefer to stay in on rainy days

to not leave a place

I prefer to stay in today

a very short period of time

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a very short period of time

Wait a moment

the present time or period

I am busy at the moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment please

a very brief period

It only took a moment

possibly; used to express uncertainty

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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

did something regularly in the past

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did something regularly in the past

He used to swim every day

familiar or comfortable with a situation

I am used to the cold weather

many times or often

I used to play football

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

something done regularly in the past

I used to play football

to ask someone to come or join

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to ask someone to come or join

I will invite him to join us

a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or do something

I received an invite to the wedding

to make people want to come in or join

I will invite my friends to the party

to take off something, especially clothing

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to take off something, especially clothing

Please take off your shoes

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 stop doing work for a period of time

I want to take off next Friday

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 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

something that requires effort to do

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something that requires effort to do

Learning a language is a challenge

to try to win against someone

I challenge you to a race

tardy

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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

to come together in one place

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to come together in one place

Let's get together for coffee

to start a romantic relationship

They finally got together

to spend time with someone in a social setting

We should get together for coffee

to arrange or prepare something

I need to get together my notes

a social meeting of people

We are having a small get-together tonight

almost certainly; very likely

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almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

to think that something will happen

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to think that something will happen

I expect a call today

to be pregnant with a baby

She is expecting a baby

to be required or expected to do something

You are expected to come

content

I expect a reply soon

an organization of people with a shared interest

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an organization of people with a shared interest

I joined the chess club

the part of a piece of clothing that goes around the neck

The shirt has a white collar

a sandwich made with three slices of bread and meat, cheese, and vegetables

I ordered a club sandwich for lunch

a long stick used to hit a ball in golf

He bought a new golf club

not good or convincing

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not good or convincing

That is a lame excuse

not good or convincing

That is a lame excuse

unable to walk normally because of an injury or problem with a leg or foot

The horse is lame

a way to address someone you like or love

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a way to address someone you like or love

I love you, sweetie

help or aid given to someone

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help or aid given to someone

Can you give me a hand

the end part of your arm with fingers

In scene

the end part of your arm with fingers

Wash your hands

the power to manage or control something

The project is in my hands

to pass something to someone using your hand

Please hand me the pen

a baked dish with a pastry crust and apple filling

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a baked dish with a pastry crust and apple filling

I love eating apple pie

to produce tears from the eyes

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to produce tears from the eyes

The baby started to cry

to ask for something in an urgent way

She cried for help

to make a loud sound or yell

He cried out in pain

strong and in good physical shape

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strong and in good physical shape

She exercises to stay fit

right for a particular situation

He is not fit for the job

to be the right size or shape to go into a space

The key fits the lock perfectly

a sudden, uncontrolled burst of physical movement

He had a fit of anger

this day

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this day

I am busy today

the present day

Today is a holiday

the day now

I saw him today

the current day

We start today

to give off small flashes of light

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to give off small flashes of light

The diamonds sparkle in the light

a question or situation that causes difficulty

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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

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

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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

true or accurate

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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

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

a large number or amount

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a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

many times or often

He travels a lot

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

to start to be in a particular state

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to start to be in a particular state

It is getting cold

to receive or obtain something

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to receive or obtain something

I got a letter today

to reach a place

When did you get home?

to understand something

I don't get it

not any person

In scene

not any person

No one is home

any person

No one knows the answer

not any person at all

No one is at home

to move fast on your feet

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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 take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

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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

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

to form letters or words on a surface

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to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

to create words on a page

I want to write a story

to form letters or words on a surface

Please write your name here

to get a prize or victory

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to get a prize or victory

She hopes to win the game

to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get someone's love or affection

He hoped to win her heart

a very big win

The election was a big win for the party

a victory or award in a competition

That was an easy win for them

the usual or normal choice

This is the win choice

to get a victory or prize

You must win in life

to look good on someone

That jacket wins on you

content

They fight to win

to get first place or defeat others

Our team will win today

to get a prize or victory

I want to win the game

to bring or come together in one place

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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

something that you do

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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

for what reason

In scene

for what reason

How come you are late?

for what reason

How come you are late

in an exact manner

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in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

to make something hot or warmer

In scene

to make something hot or warmer

Warm up the soup

connected to feelings or the mind

She eventually warmed up to the new boss

to get ready for an activity

You need to warm up before you run

a short activity to prepare the body for exercise

I do a quick warm-up before running

a short activity to get ready for something

You should warm up before exercising

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