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Friends — Season 8 Episode 16

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having a greater than average height

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having a greater than average height

He is very tall

hard to do or achieve

Finishing this project is a tall order

of more than average height

He is a very tall man

a spicy green pepper used in cooking

In scene

a spicy green pepper used in cooking

I like jalapeños on my pizza

having no mistakes or defects

In scene

having no mistakes or defects

This diamond is perfect

a reason you give to explain a mistake

That is just a perfect for being late

to make something have no mistakes or defects

She wants to perfect her skills

a score or mark given for school work

She got a perfect on her history exam

to take something from one place to another

In scene

to take something from one place to another

Please carry this box inside

to be able to be heard from a distance

Her voice carries well in this hall

to have or hold something with you

Do you carry an umbrella

to help someone keep going or stay strong

Courage carries him through the day

to have something as a result or consequence

This job carries great responsibility

taken from one place to another

The goods were carried by truck

to have a particular result or consequence

This decision carries serious risks

to take or move something from one place to another

Please carry your books to the desk

a place where you can buy and eat meals

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a place where you can buy and eat meals

This restaurant is very famous

a place where you can buy and eat meals

I like to eat at a restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat a meal

Let's meet at the restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat meals

The restaurant is closed today

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

in any case

In scene

in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

used to emphasize that something is true

In scene

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

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

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

to be right or suitable for someone or something

In scene

to be right or suitable for someone or something

This time suits me well

a set of matching jacket and trousers

He wore a black suit to the wedding

a claim or dispute brought to a court of law

He brought a suit against his neighbor

to have a future decided by fate

In scene

to have a future decided by fate

They were destined to meet

any object or matter

In scene

any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

I don't have anything

the evening before today

In scene

the evening before today

I slept well last night

the evening before today

I went to the cinema last night

besides or in addition to what is mentioned

In scene

besides or in addition to what is mentioned

Who else is coming?

a different one

In scene

a different one

I want to go somewhere else

in a different way

How else can I do this

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

an unknown or unspecified person

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an unknown or unspecified person

Somebody is at the door

a person of importance or high status

She acts like she is really somebody

an unknown person

I need somebody to help me

to make a short visit

In scene

to make a short visit

Please come by tomorrow

to get or acquire something

How did you come by this book

to make a short or casual visit to a place or person

Come by my office later

in the same place or group as each other

In scene

in the same place or group as each other

We study together

in a romantic relationship again after a breakup

They got back together recently

to join separate parts to make a single whole

How much is it all together

in a sensible and well-planned way

She is a very together person

to strongly dislike

In scene

to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

a person perfectly suited to you in a relationship

In scene

a person perfectly suited to you in a relationship

He is my soul mate

a person perfectly suited to be your close companion or romantic partner

I think I finally met my soul mate

a person who is perfectly suited to another in a romantic relationship

I believe I have found my soul mate

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

relating to one specific person or thing

In scene

relating to one specific person or thing

She has a certain charm

sure to happen

Success is certain

without any doubt

I am certain that he is right

to make a serious statement or promise

In scene

to make a serious statement or promise

I swear to tell the truth

to be very sure about something

I swear I saw him

to use bad language

Do not swear in class

a large area of land with its own government

In scene

a large area of land with its own government

Which country are you from

an area of open land with fields and trees

I live in the country

a style of music with folk and western roots

She likes listening to country music

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

to be of significance or relevance

In scene

to be of significance or relevance

It does not matter to me

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

In scene

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

This is a private matter

a short period of time

It happened in a matter of days

the material that things are made of

Everything is made of matter

significance or relevance

This work is a matter of great importance

a difficult or troubling situation

I have a private matter to discuss with you

a topic or situation being discussed

We should focus on the matter at hand

a physical material or substance

Everything in the universe is made of matter

a subject or situation being discussed

Let us talk about a different matter

used to express surprise or annoyance

In scene

used to express surprise or annoyance

Jeez, that is expensive

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

an informal word for a man

In scene

an informal word for a man

He is a nice guy

people | an informal word for a group of people

Hi guys

an informal word for men

Those guys are tall

informal word for a group of people

Listen guys

to go from one place to another

In scene

to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

of a higher quality or more suitable

In scene

of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to a greater extent

In scene

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

You had better leave now

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

In scene

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

coming after the first

This is my second book

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

the number 8

In scene

the number 8

I have eight apples

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

an item

In scene

an item

Put your things on the table

something that you do

Swimming is a good thing to do

a subject or area of interest

That is a complicated thing

to notice or recognize a smell

In scene

to notice or recognize a smell

I can smell smoke

to give off a smell

The fish smells bad

the quality perceived by the nose

I love the smell of rain

to come back to a former position or popularity

The trend began to smell again

a soft white cheese made from milk

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a soft white cheese made from milk

I love mozzarella cheese

a flat, round Italian dish with cheese and toppings

In scene

a flat, round Italian dish with cheese and toppings

I love eating pizza

a round baked dish with cheese and toppings

We ordered a pizza for dinner

feeling nervous or concerned

In scene

feeling nervous or concerned

I am worried about the exam

a large sweet fruit with a hard green skin

In scene

a large sweet fruit with a hard green skin

I love eating melon

to know the meaning of something

In scene

to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

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

having a baby developing inside the body

In scene

having a baby developing inside the body

She is pregnant

having a baby growing inside the body

She is pregnant with her first child

full of hidden meaning or significance

The silence was pregnant with meaning

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

having a strong unpleasant smell

In scene

having a strong unpleasant smell

These socks are smelly

to say something not serious

In scene

to say something not serious

I am just kidding

a young person

The kid is playing

to continue doing something

In scene

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

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

coins or paper notes used to buy things

In scene

coins or paper notes used to buy things

I have some money

a living thing that is not a plant

In scene

a living thing that is not a plant

The lion is a wild animal

relating to basic physical instincts

He has an animal instinct for survival

a living organism that can move and feel

The tiger is a wild animal

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

In scene

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

the measured period in which things happen

In scene

the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

a point when something happens

In scene

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

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

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

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

to take off something, especially clothing

In scene

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

fully developed or grown

In scene

fully developed or grown

He is very mature for his age

becoming fully grown or developed

He is a mature person

to become an adult or fully developed

He needs time to mature

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

calm and in control of your feelings

In scene

calm and in control of your feelings

Meditation helps me feel centered

feeling calm and in control of your emotions

She felt centered after the yoga class

to put attention on something

The meeting was centered on the new project

having one's attention or interest directed toward oneself

I feel centered today

to think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

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

to look at things in a relaxed way

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to look at things in a relaxed way

I like to browse in bookstores

to look at things in a relaxed way without a specific plan

I like to browse through the shop

to seem or appear a certain way

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to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

used to get someone's attention

In scene

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to turn your eyes toward something

In scene

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

many times or often

In scene

many times or often

He travels a lot

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

to go somewhere together with someone

In scene

to go somewhere together with someone

I will go with you to the store

to pick or select something

I will go with the red car

to look good or be suitable together

This tie goes with your suit

to be or become involved with someone or something

I want to go with someone who is kind

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

In scene

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

Excuse me, where is the station?

used to ask someone to repeat what they said because you did not hear or understand it

Excuse me could you say that again

a polite way to get someone's attention or say sorry

Excuse me can you help me

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me I did not see you

a very young child

In scene

a very young child

The baby is sleeping

someone who acts immaturely

Don't be such a baby

a friendly or affectionate name for someone

I love you baby

a very young animal

Look at that baby goat

feeling strong romantic affection for someone

In scene

feeling strong romantic affection for someone

They are in love

feeling deep affection for someone

They have been in love for years

feeling strong romantic affection for someone

He is totally in love with her

feeling deep romantic love for someone

They looked so happy and in love

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

the sensation you experience when eating or drinking

In scene

the sensation you experience when eating or drinking

This cake has a sweet taste

a short experience of something

She wanted a taste of success

a personal liking for something

We have the same taste in music

to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

Please taste the soup

a human being

In scene

a human being

He is a good person

a human individual

Every person is different

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

very close to death

In scene

very close to death

The plant is dying

very wanting to do something

I am dying to see you

to cause something to be a certain way

In scene

to cause something to be a certain way

Please make it easy

to succeed in getting somewhere

I will make it to the concert

to achieve something

She finally made it

to stay alive or last through a difficult experience

Many people did not make it through the storm

to succeed in doing something

He worked hard to make it

to cause something to become something

Make it a rule to arrive on time

to cause something to appear a certain way

Don't make it look so difficult

to prepare or create something

I will make it for dinner

to succeed in arriving at a place or achieving a goal

We will make it on time

every person; all people

In scene

every person; all people

Everyone is here

every person; all people

Everyone likes music

all people

Everyone is happy

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

to speak words

In scene

to speak words

He said no

already referred to earlier

The said document is missing

to express something in words

He said that he was busy

to speak words

She said she was tired

to have a friendly relationship

In scene

to have a friendly relationship

I get along with my brother

to be in the company of someone

You can get along with us

to succeed in dealing with a situation or to continue making progress

How are you getting along with your new job

to depart or go away

It is time for us to get along

to have a good relationship with someone

My sister and I get along well

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to anticipate receiving or experiencing something, often something unpleasant

You are looking for trouble

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to search for something or someone that is missing

I am looking for my keys

to try to find or get something

I am looking for my keys

in a very good or complete way

In scene

in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

not inside a building or room

In scene

not inside a building or room

Let's go out

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

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

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