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Friends — Season 9 Episode 13

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a person who studies human societies and cultures

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a person who studies human societies and cultures

She is a famous anthropologist

for the reason that

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for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

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

kind and calm

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kind and calm

He has a gentle voice

soft and not rough or severe

He is a gentle person

a polite or kind person

He is a gentle man

to give the impression of being something

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to give the impression of being something

That sounds like a good idea

to seem similar to something

That sounds like a great plan

to have a similar sound to something

The wind sounds like a whistle

to have a voice that is similar to someone else's

You sound like your mother

to or toward the side

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to or toward the side

Please step aside

not including

Aside from the weather it was a great trip

a short comment made while talking about something else

He made a quick aside during the speech

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

to be required to do something

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to be required to do something

I have got to study for the exam

to have to do something

I have got to go now

to be obliged to do something

I have got to follow the rules

a large amount of water covering dry land

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a large amount of water covering dry land

The river caused a flood

to cause water to spread over an area that is usually dry

The river will flood the fields

to arrive somewhere in very large numbers

People flood the streets

the joint of a finger

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the joint of a finger

He cracked his knuckles

the bony part of a finger where it bends

He cracked his knuckles

continuously or very often

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continuously or very often

He talks all the time

to run after someone or something

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to run after someone or something

The dog chases the cat

to run after to catch

The police chased the thief

to make people feel more comfortable and start talking

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to make people feel more comfortable and start talking

He told a joke to break the ice

having the right to do something

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having the right to do something

You are eligible for a discount

having the right qualities for a romantic partner

He is considered an eligible bachelor

a public competition or show with horse riding and cattle skills

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a public competition or show with horse riding and cattle skills

He participated in a rodeo last summer

a situation that is wild, confusing, and hard to control

This project was a total rodeo

an expression of appreciation

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an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

any object or matter

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any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

I don't have anything

to not forget to do something

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to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

to bring back a memory of something

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to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

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

the state of being alive

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the state of being alive

Life is beautiful

lasting for a large amount of time

The battery life is short

to have a particular kind of life or experience

He had a difficult life

lasting for a large amount of time

He spent his whole life here

to form an opinion about

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to form an opinion about

Do not judge people by their looks

a person who presides over a court

The judge listened to the witness

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

a person who sings

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a person who sings

She is a famous singer

a person who sings

She is a famous singer

in a very good or complete way

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in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

not inside a building or room

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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

a short story with a funny ending

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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 let something stay in place

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to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

needing careful thought or action

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needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

not laughing or playing around

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not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

exactly in this place

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exactly in this place

I will wait for you right here

in this exact place

Stay right here

in the exact place where someone is

My book is right here

the ability to see

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the ability to see

Her sight is getting worse

to suddenly see someone or something

They sighted a ship in the distance

something that you see

The waterfall is a wonderful sight

happening only once

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happening only once

I saw him one time

happening only once

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happening only once

This is a one time offer

having happened or existed only once

This is a one time payment

used or happening only once

This is a one-time offer

to reach a place

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to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to go to someone for help or support

You can come to me for help

to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to enter your thoughts

The idea came to me suddenly

to arrive at a point or situation

We have come to a difficult decision

to arrive at a particular situation

The situation has come to an end

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

to become conscious again after being unconscious

She finally came to after the accident

to lead to a particular result

The total bill came to fifty dollars

to go to a place to see someone

Please come to my house this evening

not able to be loved

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not able to be loved

He felt unlovable

a small animal with a long tail that lives in trees

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a small animal with a long tail that lives in trees

The monkey is eating a banana

a small to medium-sized primate with a tail

Some monkeys live in groups

to make fun of someone in a playful or annoying way

Stop monkeying him while he studies

to make use of something

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to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

available for everyone to use

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available for everyone to use

This park is public

open

This is a public park

in a place where many people can see or hear you

She spoke in public about the problem

the group of all ordinary people

The public loves the new law

to take place

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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

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

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

the small bump on the chest that produces milk

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the small bump on the chest that produces milk

The baby is nursing at the nipple

to learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

thinking deeply in a quiet way

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thinking deeply in a quiet way

He was brooding in silence

thinking deeply in a sad or angry way

He sat in the corner brooding over his problems

to think for a long time in a sad or worried way

He sat alone brooding over his past mistakes

to put your hand on something

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to put your hand on something

Do not touch the glass

to have an effect on someone's emotions

Your kind words touched me

a natural ability to do something well

He has a professional touch

a tiny quantity of something

Add a touch of salt

in an exact manner

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in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

the permanent end of life

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the permanent end of life

Everyone will die one day

a small cube with numbers used in games

Roll the die

to want something very much

I am dying for a coffee

very wanting to do something

I am dying to see the show

a person who has never done a particular activity

He is still a die here

very close to death

The plant is going to die soon

to stop living

The old tree died yesterday

to stop functioning or operating

My laptop died suddenly

to stop being alive

All living things will eventually die

an expression of surprise or admiration

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an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

a female parent

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a female parent

I love my mother

to have a different opinion from someone else

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to have a different opinion from someone else

I disagree with you

to leave a place or appear

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to leave a place or appear

The sun came out

to be released, published, or revealed

The new book will come out soon

at the present time or without delay

The truth will come out immediately

to state something honestly and directly

He finally came out about the truth

a small hair on the edge of the eyelid

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a small hair on the edge of the eyelid

Her eyelashes are long

the evening before today

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the evening before today

I slept well last night

the evening before today

I went to the cinema last night

an area of grass in a yard

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an area of grass in a yard

He is mowing the lawn

an area of grass in a yard

The children are playing on the lawn

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

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

to be told about something

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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

causing laughter or amusement

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causing laughter or amusement

He is a funny man

odd or unusual

That is a funny smell

to look at and understand written words

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to look at and understand written words

I read a book every month

to audition by reading lines

She will read for the part

to hear and understand what someone is saying over a radio

Do you read me

to know what someone is thinking without them saying it

I can read your mind

to fail at something

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to fail at something

He tried to get the job, but he struck out

to start doing something independently

He decided to strike out on his own

to begin doing something on your own

He decided to strike out on his own

a baseball play where a batter gets three strikes and is out

The batter got a strike-out

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

to try to find something

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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

words used to show you are grateful

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words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

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used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

used to show that something is surprising given what was just said

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used to show that something is surprising given what was just said

Even though it was raining, we went for a walk

despite that; nevertheless

I went out even though it was raining

despite the fact that

Even though he was tired he worked

to cut or grip with the teeth

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to cut or grip with the teeth

The dog wants to bite the toy

a small amount of food to eat

I had a quick bite

an injury from an animal's teeth

He has a dog bite on his leg

a short part of a speech or performance

I heard a sound bite on the news

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

before anything else; as the first point

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before anything else; as the first point

First of all, we need a plan

happening or coming before all others

First of all I want to thank you

at the beginning

First of all we should discuss the plan

a small quantity or degree

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a small quantity or degree

I am a little bit tired

to a small degree

I am a little bit tired

a piece of clothing worn on the legs

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a piece of clothing worn on the legs

These pants are too long

to breathe quickly and with effort

He began to pant after the run

to be aware of something through touch or emotion

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to be aware of something through touch or emotion

I felt the cold wind

to feel shy or awkward

He felt awkward at the party

a soft cloth made from pressed wool or other fibers

This hat is made of felt

to postpone or wait before doing something

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to postpone or wait before doing something

We had to put the project on hold

to stop an activity temporarily

They put the project on hold

a child's word for mother

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a child's word for mother

I love my mama

to speak or call out very loudly

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to speak or call out very loudly

Don't shout at me

an event where people celebrate or socialize

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an event where people celebrate or socialize

I love going to parties

a group of people who do something together

We are meeting with the other parties today

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 move from a lower place to a higher place

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to move from a lower place to a higher place

He went up the stairs

to walk close to someone

He went up to her and said hello

to become larger in number or amount

Prices go up every year

to move to a higher place

The elevator will go up to the top floor

to move to a higher place or level

Prices will go up soon

a large amount or number

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a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

to act as if something is true when it is not

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to act as if something is true when it is not

He pretended to be asleep

to behave as if something is true when it is not

The children like to pretend they are pirates

something that influences a result

The child likes to pretend he is a superhero

to act as if something is true

The kids pretend to be superheroes

a piece of music with words

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a piece of music with words

I love this song

a short piece of music with words

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a short piece of music with words

She sang a short song

to legally end a marriage

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to legally end a marriage

They decided to divorce last year

a woman who is legally separated from her husband

She is a divorce who lives happily

to end a connection or association with something

It is hard to divorce facts from opinions

a woman who is legally separated from her husband

She is a divorcée

a woman who is legally divorced

She is a divorcée

to inform your employer that you are ill and cannot work

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to inform your employer that you are ill and cannot work

I had to call in sick today

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

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used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

I thought it was easy, but in fact it was hard

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