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Friends — Season 9 Episode 6

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to require something because it is necessary

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to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

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used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

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a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

a narrow piece of land sticking out from a larger area

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a narrow piece of land sticking out from a larger area

The Florida panhandle is beautiful

the day before today

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the day before today

It rained yesterday

things that are of low value or poor quality

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things that are of low value or poor quality

This movie is total crap

concern or interest in something

I do not give a crap

to speak very negatively about someone or something

Do not crap on my work

solid waste from the body

The dog left some crap on the carpet

friendly or pleasant

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friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

enjoyable or good

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enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

the day after today

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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

happening after a particular time

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happening after a particular time

We will eat later

happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

no longer living

The late king died long ago

happening or done not long ago

That is a later development

at a time in the future or after a particular event

I will do it later

at a time that comes after the present

See you later

at a time in the future

I will be back later

happening after the expected time

The later train arrived at midnight

old

This is a later work of the artist

not on time

He is later than usual

not on time

She is later than we expected

at a time after now

I will see you later

true or accurate

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true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

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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

to happen soon or be about to happen

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to happen soon or be about to happen

A problem came up

to happen or be mentioned

This topic will come up in the meeting

to grow up in the same place as someone else

She came up in a small town

to move to a higher place

Come up and see my room

to move near to something or someone

A stranger came up to me

to happen or appear

A problem came up at work

to move to a higher place or position

I came up the stairs to my office

to be mentioned or discussed

Your name came up in our meeting

happening or appearing soon

The exam date is coming up soon

to be going to happen in the near future

Christmas is coming up fast

to happen or take place

Many questions came up during the event

to move to a higher position or status

She came up in the company quickly

used to call attention or express surprise

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used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

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 understand something

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to understand something

I don't get it

to reach a place

When did you get home?

the fleshy part of the body you sit on

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the fleshy part of the body you sit on

He fell on his ass

an animal like a small horse with long ears

The ass carries the load

a stupid or annoying person

Don't be such an ass

of a higher quality or more suitable

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of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to a greater extent

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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 small metal object used to open locks

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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

not good or low quality

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not good or low quality

This product is bad

in a bad or severe way

He was hurt bad

morally wrong or wicked

He is a bad person

feeling regret or remorse

I feel bad about the mistake

to have a particular result or outcome

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to have a particular result or outcome

The situation worked out eventually

to do physical activity for fitness

I work out every morning

to think of or develop a method or solution

We need to work out a plan

to find a solution to a problem

I will work out the problem

to find a solution to a problem

We can work out this problem

to ask someone to marry you

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to ask someone to marry you

He proposed to her last night

to put forward an idea or plan

I propose a new plan

to ask someone to marry you

He decided to propose

an unknown or unspecified person

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an unknown or unspecified person

Someone is at the door

a young person

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a young person

The kid is playing

to say something not serious

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to say something not serious

I am just kidding

to aim or show direction with something

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to aim or show direction with something

He pointed to the door

the main thought or argument you are making

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the main thought or argument you are making

I see your point

a specific time or stage in a process

At this point we can stop

a sharp or pointed end

The point of the pencil is sharp

a piece of writing with rhythm and imagery

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a piece of writing with rhythm and imagery

She wrote a beautiful poem

relating to emotions or feelings

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relating to emotions or feelings

She is an emotional person

in a way related to emotions

This is an emotional issue

connected to a person's feelings

He gave an emotional speech

to look at something carefully

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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

an informal word for a man or boy

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an informal word for a man or boy

He is a funny fella

an informal word for a man

That fella is my boss

an informal word for men

He is a nice fella

to say something you have memorized

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to say something you have memorized

He recited the alphabet

to say something you have memorized out loud

She will recite a poem

to keep for future use

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to keep for future use

I save money every month

an action that stops something bad from happening

We saved the project

to keep someone from harm or death

The doctor saved his life

a public event with music, food, and games

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a public event with music, food, and games

The carnival is in town this week

a traveling outdoor event with rides and games

We went to the carnival yesterday

a cause or explanation for something

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a cause or explanation for something

Give me one good reason

the ability to think and make sensible decisions

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

to not do something correctly or not hit something

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to not do something correctly or not hit something

He missed the target

not present or not there

I missed the bus

to feel sad that someone is not with you

I miss my family

a girl or young woman

Miss Taylor is my teacher

to make a serious statement or promise

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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

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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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

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

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

to go back to a place or person

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to go back to a place or person

When will you come back?

to become fashionable or successful again after a period of time

Vintage clothes are coming back

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

to be required or expected to do something

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to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

to express regret for a mistake

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to express regret for a mistake

I apologize for being late

to say sorry for something you did wrong

I apologize for being late

the act of admitting you did something wrong

You should apologize for being late

the act of admitting you did something wrong

I apologize for being late

to have fun with others

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to have fun with others

Let's party up tonight!

to be influenced or decided by something

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to be influenced or decided by something

It depends on the weather

to try something to check its quality

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to try something to check its quality

I want to test the new car

a set of questions or tasks to measure knowledge or ability

I have a math test tomorrow

a procedure done to test a hypothesis

The scientist ran a test

to surprise or impress someone greatly

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to surprise or impress someone greatly

The view blew my mind

unlike or not identical

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unlike or not identical

We are different

not the same or not identical

These two books are different

for the reason that

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for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

to explain the meaning of something in other words

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to explain the meaning of something in other words

Can you translate this sentence

to change words from one language to another

Please translate this letter for me

to change something from one form to another

He can translate the book into English

to be referred to by a particular name

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to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

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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

something that you do

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something that you do

This was a brave act

a formal written rule made by a government

The government passed a new act

a show or routine performed for an audience

The circus act was funny

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

to cook food in hot oil

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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

a place with many houses and buildings where people live

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a place with many houses and buildings where people live

I live in a small town

a man who has a child

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a man who has a child

He is a great father

a man who has a child

My father is a doctor

a young female person

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a young female person

The girl is playing

a female person

She is a smart girl

an informal word for a woman

I am with the girls

having lived for a short time; not old

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having lived for a short time; not old

He is very young

being in the early part of life

She is a young woman

a young person

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a young person

The child is playing

a person below the age of adulthood

Every child needs love

very good or impressive

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very good or impressive

This view is awesome

very good or impressive

Your performance was awesome

very good or impressive

That is an awesome idea

extremely impressive or enjoyable

That movie was awesome

to request information

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to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

to touch someone or something with force

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to touch someone or something with force

He hit the ball

to go to a place

Let's hit the gym

a person or thing that is very popular or successful

The song is a big hit

a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

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a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

Close the door please

a movable panel that opens and closes to allow entry

The door is open

a movable barrier used to close off an entrance to a room or building

Please close the door

a panel that opens to enter a room

He is at the door

red spots or irritation on the skin

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red spots or irritation on the skin

I have a rash on my arm

done too quickly without thinking

It was a rash decision

an area of red, itchy spots on the skin

I have a rash on my arm

a sudden large number of something

There was a rash of robberies

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

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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

many times or often

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many times or often

He travels a lot

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

used to express surprise or emotion

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used to express surprise or emotion

My god, look at that!

to break up and move earth

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to break up and move earth

He likes to dig in the garden

a critical or mocking remark

That was a cheap dig at me

to like or enjoy something

I really dig your style

to look for something by moving things around

I had to dig through my bag for the keys

needing careful thought or action

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needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

a cloth worn by infants to absorb waste

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a cloth worn by infants to absorb waste

The baby needs a new diaper

a piece of absorbent material worn by adults to absorb waste

The patient needs a new diaper

to put a fresh diaper on a baby

I need to diaper the baby

in a way that is easy to see or understand

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in a way that is easy to see or understand

He is obviously lying

physically appealing

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physically appealing

She looks sexy in that dress

attractive in a sexual way

He looks very sexy in that suit

arousing sexual desire

He has a sexy voice

to have a particular meaning or message

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to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

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

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

more unpleasant or of lower quality

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more unpleasant or of lower quality

The weather is getting worse

of lower quality or more serious

This cake tastes worse than the last one

to give a part of something to others

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to give a part of something to others

I will share my food with you

to have something in common with someone

We share the same hobby

a part or portion of something

This is your share

to use something at the same time as others

I share a room with him

using something with others at the same time

We share the same office

a group of words that expresses a complete thought

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a group of words that expresses a complete thought

This is a long sentence

to decide and announce the legal punishment for a person who has been found guilty of a crime

The judge sentenced the criminal to jail

a legal decision that states a punishment for a crime

He received a five year sentence

to give information to someone by speaking

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to give information to someone by speaking

She is telling the truth

to describe events in words

She is telling a story

a statement about what will happen in the future

The fortune telling was accurate

to say something to someone

She is telling a story

to make someone feel happy because they have what they want

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to make someone feel happy because they have what they want

The results satisfied the client

to make someone believe something is true

The evidence satisfied the police

to meet a need or desire

A simple meal will satisfy him

to do what is required

You need to satisfy the requirements

to select or choose something

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to select or choose something

Pick a color

to remove something from a small space

Use a toothpick to pick your teeth

to take something in your hand or lift it

Pick up your book

a small tool used to play a string instrument

He lost his guitar pick

at no time

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at no time

I never eat meat

to speak about a topic

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to speak about a topic

We need to talk about the plan

to highlight how extreme something is

Talk about a lucky break

to say something about a particular subject

They talked about the project

to understand or notice something

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to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become aware of something

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to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

a large vessel that travels on water

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a large vessel that travels on water

The large ship crossed the ocean

to imagine or support two people as a romantic couple

I ship those two characters

the state or quality of having a particular characteristic

Friendship is very important

to send or transport goods

We will ship the order tomorrow

to be responsible for someone or something

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to be responsible for someone or something

She takes care of the children

to deal with a problem or situation

I will take care of the dishes

to look after or handle something

Please take care of the dog

to look at something for a period of time

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to look at something for a period of time

I like to watch movies

to pay attention to what you are doing

Watch your step on the stairs

to take care of someone or something

Please watch my bag

a small clock worn on the wrist

My watch is broken

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