EpisodeFree

Friends — Season 8 Episode 11

Words & meanings

389 words

Go to Quiz

CEFR level

to do things in a certain way

In scene

to do things in a certain way

He behaved strangely

to act in a way that is accepted as right

You must behave while you are at school

to do something or to behave in a certain way

Please behave yourself

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

In scene

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

a place where goods are sold

In scene

a place where goods are sold

I am going to the store

coming or waiting to happen

There is a surprise in store for you

to put something in a place for later use

Store the grain in the barn

a place where goods are sold

I went to the store

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

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 fasten or join something

In scene

to fasten or join something

Please attach the photo to the form

a person who works in an embassy as a specialist

The military attaché attended the meeting

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

the central part or point

In scene

the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

a natural substance in the body that controls functions

In scene

a natural substance in the body that controls functions

Insulin is a hormone

the way your hair is cut and styled

In scene

the way your hair is cut and styled

I need a haircut

a reduction in the value of an asset or investment

The bondholders had to accept a haircut

a person who reads

In scene

a person who reads

The reader liked the book

a book used for learning to read

The teacher gave us a reader

a machine that reads information

The card reader is broken

someone who reads a text

She is a fast reader

all of something

In scene

all of something

I ate the whole pizza

not damaged or missing any parts

I ate the whole apple

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

In scene

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

a shift in the way a situation is developing

In scene

a shift in the way a situation is developing

She turned the room into a gym

a chance to do something in a sequence

It is your turn now

to pass something to someone else

Please turn the book to him

to move a switch or knob to make a device start working

Turn the knob to start the machine

after a long time or at last

In scene

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

having no place to live

In scene

having no place to live

He is homeless

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

a place where students study after high school

In scene

a place where students study after high school

She is studying at college

in a normal or typical way

In scene

in a normal or typical way

I ordinarily go to bed at ten

the direction opposite of west

In scene

the direction opposite of west

The sun rises in the east

a piece of furniture with a flat top

In scene

a piece of furniture with a flat top

Put the book on the table

a piece of furniture with a flat top

We need a new kitchen table

to postpone a discussion or decision until a later time

We will table the proposal

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

the smallest finger on your hand

In scene

the smallest finger on your hand

She pointed with her pinkie

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

In scene

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

used to mean "very" or "extremely"

In scene

used to mean "very" or "extremely"

That was a hell of a game

very good or impressive

He is a hell of a player

used to emphasize how extreme something is

It was a hell of a day

used to emphasize how good something is

You did a hell of a job

the bottom part of your face below your mouth

In scene

the bottom part of your face below your mouth

He has a strong chin

to lift your body using your chin over a bar

He can chin himself ten times

to strike something, like a door

In scene

to strike something, like a door

Knock on the door

to say unkind things about someone or something

Her performance knocked them out

to cause a woman to become pregnant

He knocked her up

to lower the amount or value of something

They knocked ten dollars off

a sport where people move on ice with skates

In scene

a sport where people move on ice with skates

I love ice skating in winter

the sport of moving on ice with skates

Ice skating is a popular winter sport

the activity of moving on ice wearing special boots with blades

I love going ice skating with my friends

moving on ice with special shoes

Ice skating is a popular winter activity

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

to make someone interested or want to go towards something

In scene

to make someone interested or want to go towards something

The flowers attract bees

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

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 small metal object used to open locks

In scene

a small metal object used to open locks

I lost my house key

the most important thing for achieving something

Education is the key to success

relating to sex

In scene

relating to sex

Sexual health is important

relating to sexual desire or orientation

Sexual attraction is a natural feeling

related to physical or romantic intimacy

They share a sexual attraction

connected with physical sexual activity

He was asked about his sexual history

the place where you live

In scene

the place where you live

I am going home

to make something clear or understandable

In scene

to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain this

a statement that makes something clear

Please explain the rules to me

to make something clear or easy to understand

Can you explain this math problem to me

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

Can you explain this rule

a place where people dance naked for entertainment

In scene

a place where people dance naked for entertainment

He went to a strip club

a place where people perform striptease for entertainment

He went to a strip club

a formal check of knowledge or ability

In scene

a formal check of knowledge or ability

I have an exam tomorrow

making you feel relaxed and without pain

In scene

making you feel relaxed and without pain

This bed is very comfortable

feeling relaxed and not worried

I feel comfortable here

as a result of

In scene

as a result of

We stayed at home because of the rain

due to something

The game was canceled because of the rain

as a result of

We stayed home because of the rain

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

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 think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

having a lot of hair on the body

In scene

having a lot of hair on the body

He has hairy arms

very risky or dangerous

Driving on the icy road was very hairy

dangerous or complicated

That was a hairy situation

a word used to say hi

In scene

a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

having very little money

In scene

having very little money

He is hard up these days

having very little money

I am a bit hard up this month

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

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

having life

In scene

having life

The fish is still live

to have your home in a place

In scene

to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

an idea or belief you have

In scene

an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

in every way or to the full degree

In scene

in every way or to the full degree

I completely forgot about the meeting

not easy to do or deal with

In scene

not easy to do or deal with

This is a tough question

demanding or hard on someone

The teacher is very tough

having a lot of strength or bravery

He is a tough man

used to say that something is bad but the speaker does not care

Tough luck for you

one of the five long parts of your hand

In scene

one of the five long parts of your hand

I have a ring on my finger

to say someone is guilty of a crime

She fingered him as the thief

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

having lived for a short time; not old

In scene

having lived for a short time; not old

He is very young

being in the early part of life

She is a young woman

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

happening three times

In scene

happening three times

I checked the door thrice

to be told about something

In scene

to be told about something

Did you hear about the accident?

to receive information or news about a specific person or thing

Did you hear about the accident

to get information about something

I heard about the meeting

to get information about something

Did you hear about the news

totally or in all ways

In scene

totally or in all ways

This is an altogether different story

including everyone or everything

There were ten people altogether

not wearing any clothes

He was standing there in the altogether

a round, deep dish used for food or as a trophy

In scene

a round, deep dish used for food or as a trophy

I have a bowl of soup

a contest or tournament, often with a trophy

They played in the big bowl

to throw a ball to a batter in cricket

He learned how to bowl

to roll a ball in a game like ten-pin bowling

He bowls the ball slowly

a small bag worn around the waist

In scene

a small bag worn around the waist

I put my phone in my fanny pack

a small bag or box for holding things

I keep my keys in this fanny pack

a small bag worn around the waist

She wears a fanny pack at the park

a small bag worn around the waist

She bought a new fanny pack

to spend time in a casual way

In scene

to spend time in a casual way

I just want to hang out at home

to put wet clothes on a line to dry

I hang out the laundry in the sun

to stick a part of your body out of an opening

Do not hang out the window

to spend time with friends in a casual way

We like to hang out on weekends

to spend time relaxing with friends

They hang out at the park every day

to spend time with someone in a relaxed way

We hung out at my house

to spend time with friends in a relaxed way

Let's hang out this evening

a casual meeting with friends or others

We planned a fun hang out for Friday

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 move to a place

In scene

to move to a place

Come here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Come now do not be upset

to occur or take place

How did this come about

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

one more; a different one

In scene

one more; a different one

I want another cup of coffee

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

to make a photograph from a film negative

In scene

to make a photograph from a film negative

I developed the film yesterday

to make or produce something new

The team developed a new product

a new and interesting event that has happened

We are waiting for the latest development

to grow or change into something larger or more advanced

The seed develops into a plant

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

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

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

In scene

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

In scene

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

In scene

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

one of two children born at the same time

In scene

one of two children born at the same time

I have a twin brother

one of two born at the same time

They are twins

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

to give a short version of something

In scene

to give a short version of something

Can you sum up the main points?

an informal discussion between people

In scene

an informal discussion between people

We had a long conversation

one of three babies born at the same time

In scene

one of three babies born at the same time

They are triplets

to make something happen to someone

In scene

to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to hand something to someone

In scene

to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

Back to series