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Gilmore Girls — Season 1 Episode 1

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to bring to an end

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to bring to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring something to an end

In scene

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

the end of an event or activity

She is near the finish of her project

the final appearance of a surface

The wood has a glossy finish

to keep away from someone or something

In scene

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid heavy traffic

to keep away from something

Try to avoid bad habits

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid traffic

to say yes to something

In scene

to say yes to something

She accepted the invitation

to take something that is offered

In scene

to take something that is offered

He accepted the award

to recognize something as true or valid

I accept the truth

a penalty for doing something wrong

I accept your offer

a piece of writing for school or publication

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a piece of writing for school or publication

She wrote a paper about history

to put a layer of material over a surface

They decided to paper the bedroom

thin sheets used for writing or printing

I need a piece of paper

used to refer to any one of a group of people or things

In scene

used to refer to any one of a group of people or things

You can choose whichever you like

despite that; nevertheless

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despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

to feel very happy and eager

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to feel very happy and eager

This book will excite you

to make someone feel very happy or eager

In scene

to make someone feel very happy or eager

The news will excite the children

to cause someone to feel eager or interested

The news will excite the fans

the parents of your parents

In scene

the parents of your parents

I visit my grandparents every summer

a parent of your mother or father

I visit my grandparents every summer

the parents of your parents

I visit my grandparents every summer

the parent of your parent

My grandparents are very kind

the parent of your mother or father

This is my grandparents house

the parent of your mother or father

I visited my grandparents today

a ceremony where two people get married

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a ceremony where two people get married

The wedding ceremony starts at noon

a woman who is getting married

The bride arrived at the wedding early

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We are going to a wedding this Saturday

to become joined in marriage

They are planning their wedding

a tall plant with a trunk and branches

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a tall plant with a trunk and branches

There is a tall tree in the garden

to force an animal to climb up into a tree

The dog treed the cat

a tall plant with a trunk and branches

The tree is tall

to leave a place or situation

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to leave a place or situation

Get out of the room right now

to keep away from or not go into

I want to get out of this meeting

to receive an advantage or gain from something

What did you get out of that class

a weightlifting exercise where you lie on a bench and push a barbell up from your chest

He does the bench press to build chest muscles

to lift a barbell while lying on a bench

He can bench press fifty kilograms

a flat cake with square patterns

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a flat cake with square patterns

I like waffles for breakfast

to speak or write a lot without saying anything important

He just waffled during the speech

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to tell someone something

In scene

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

the part of a room that you walk on

In scene

the part of a room that you walk on

Please clean the floor

a story or level of a building

I live on the third floor

the right to speak in a meeting or debate

The chairperson gave her the floor

to shock or surprise someone greatly

The news floored him

any person

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any person

Is anybody here

any person

Does anybody want cake?

a person, not a specific one

I didn't see anybody

a large number or amount

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a large number or amount

I have a lot of work to do

a great number or quantity

In scene

a great number or quantity

We have a lot of time

a piece of land

He bought a parking lot

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

many times or often

I see him a lot

a group of people

That is a loud lot

a method of deciding something by chance

This is my lot in life

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

a small number or quantity

That is a lot less

to a great degree

I like it a lot

to direct your attention or respect toward something

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to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to give money for something

In scene

to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

to give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

given money for work done

This is a paid position

money given for work done

He received his pay yesterday

to give attention to someone or something

Please pay attention to the teacher

money given for work

I receive my pay every month

to get money for work done

This job pays well

money received for work

My pay is deposited monthly

to give someone the money you owe them

I need to pay my credit card debt

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to experience a bad result for something you did

You will pay for what you did

to go to see someone or a place

We will pay a visit to the museum

to get possession of something

I will pay for the book

a doctor who treats diseases of the rectum and colon

In scene

a doctor who treats diseases of the rectum and colon

The proctologist examined the patient

to give off a smell

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to give off a smell

The fish smells bad

the quality perceived by the nose

In scene

the quality perceived by the nose

I love the smell of rain

to notice or recognize a smell

I can smell smoke

to come back to a former position or popularity

The trend began to smell again

something that must happen for something else to happen

In scene

something that must happen for something else to happen

I accept the condition

the situation or environment in which something happens

In scene

the situation or environment in which something happens

The car is in good condition

a medical problem or disease

He has a heart condition

to teach someone to behave in a certain way

The dog was conditioned to sit

coming before all others in time or order

In scene

coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

at the beginning

In scene

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

to bring something to an end

In scene

to bring something to an end

I need to finish up my homework

a cause or explanation for something

In scene

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 cause something to go somewhere

In scene

to cause something to go somewhere

I will send him to school

to send information to someone

I will send an email to him

moving ahead in a direction

Please send the letter to my house

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I send to do this

a substance used to enhance appearance

In scene

a substance used to enhance appearance

She wears makeup every day

the way something is put together

The chemical makeup of the soil is complex

products used to decorate the face

I bought new makeup

a test taken to replace one that was missed

I took a makeup test today

the way someone is treated or cared for

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the way someone is treated or cared for

The patient needs special treatment

a covering or decoration for a window

She chose a modern window treatment

the medical care given to a sick person

He needs urgent treatment

a beauty treatment for the face

She went to the spa for a skin treatment

to be given something

In scene

to be given something

I received a letter today

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

not a single thing

In scene

not a single thing

There is nothing here

not a single thing

I have nothing in my hand

still there after others have gone

There is nothing left

not anything

There is nothing in the box

to get or receive something

In scene

to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

to not be used or enjoyed

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to not be used or enjoyed

Please do not let the food go to waste

to use something carelessly or without good result

It is a shame to let all that food go to waste

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to stop for a short time

In scene

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to give information to someone

In scene

to give information to someone

Please inform us about the changes

content

He informed on his accomplice to the police

an alcoholic drink made from grapes

In scene

an alcoholic drink made from grapes

I drink red wine

to treat someone to drinks or a meal as a way to gain their favor

They wined and dined the potential client

a group of things that share similar features

In scene

a group of things that share similar features

My class is very friendly

a meeting where you learn something

In scene

a meeting where you learn something

I have an English class today

of the best quality or highest standard

She has a lot of class

rude or impolite behavior

That comment showed no class

an object used to make music

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an object used to make music

I play a musical instrument

a device used to do a particular job

The scientist used a precise instrument

shocking or morally unacceptable

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shocking or morally unacceptable

The movie was banned for obscene scenes

to put something into action

In scene

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to have a need for something

In scene

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

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

many times or often

I use my computer often

to look at something for a long time

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to look at something for a long time

She is staring at the painting

in or to every place

In scene

in or to every place

I looked everywhere for my keys

including everything

In scene

including everything

It was a total failure

in a complete way

I totally agree with you

to damage a vehicle so badly it cannot be repaired

He totaled his car

the whole amount or number

The total is fifty

at the moment when

In scene

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

a period of sixty seconds

In scene

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

a period of 60 seconds

In scene

a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree

One degree contains sixty minutes

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

a permanent design on the skin

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a permanent design on the skin

She has a tattoo on her arm

a rapid, regular drumming sound

The drum tattoo signaled the march

the floor above the ground floor

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the floor above the ground floor

My bedroom is upstairs

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

not married

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not married

He is unmarried

having a low temperature

In scene

having a low temperature

The winter cold is harsh

showing no kindness or affection

He is a cold person

a common sickness with a runny nose and cough

I have a cold

not awake or aware of what is happening

He was knocked cold in the fight

more than usual

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more than usual

I am not particularly hungry

a type of movement performed to music as an art or activity

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a type of movement performed to music as an art or activity

They performed a traditional dance

to move your body to music

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to move your body to music

They dance together

a person you do something with

He was her dance for the night

a word used to call someone or something

The station dance is Alpha

a social gathering where people dance

We are going to a dance tonight

to move your body to music

She likes to dance at parties

to use something that belongs to someone else and return it later

In scene

to use something that belongs to someone else and return it later

Can I borrow your pen?

a written note sent to someone

In scene

a written note sent to someone

I wrote a letter

a certificate given for achievement in sports

He earned a letter for his performance on the team

a symbol in an alphabet

A is a letter

in every detail, without any changes

He followed the instructions to the letter

a small unit of money, equal to 1/100 of a dollar or euro

In scene

a small unit of money, equal to 1/100 of a dollar or euro

I have fifty cents in my pocket

the number 100

A century is one hundred years

one hundredth of a whole, used to talk about parts of a total

The word percent literally means per cent

the edges of the mouth

In scene

the edges of the mouth

She has red lips

rude or disrespectful speech

Don't give me any lip

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

that is enough; no more

In scene

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

In scene

as much as needed

This is enough for me

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

In scene

feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

I am proud of your success

feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

I am proud of you

feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

He is proud of his work

in a way that shows satisfaction and pleasure

She has a proud expression

to have as a part or feature

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to have as a part or feature

The job involves a lot of travel

to take part in something

In scene

to take part in something

We want to involve everyone in the project

to be in a romantic relationship

They are romantically involved

of a higher quality or more suitable

In scene

of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

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

You had better leave now

to try to win or be better than others

In scene

to try to win or be better than others

They compete for the gold medal

to take part in a contest or race

They will compete in the tournament

to take part in a contest or activity

She will compete in the marathon

to try to win or be better than others in a contest

Companies compete for customers

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

making something different

In scene

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

to have enough money or time for something

In scene

to have enough money or time for something

I cannot afford a new car

to have enough money to buy or do something

I cannot afford a new car

to give or supply something

The tree affords us shade

a large musical instrument with many strings

In scene

a large musical instrument with many strings

She plays the harp

to keep talking about something in an annoying way

Please stop harping on about your old job

an object used to make music

She plays the harp beautifully

a word used when leaving

In scene

a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

the number 30

In scene

the number 30

I am thirty years old

the number 30

I am thirty years old

to have life and experiences

In scene

to have life and experiences

She is happy to be alive

having life; not dead

He is still alive

to say something to make people laugh

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to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a joke

a short story with a funny ending

In scene

a short story with a funny ending

He told a funny joke

to say or do things to cause laughter, or indicate a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

In scene

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

easily annoyed or in a bad mood

In scene

easily annoyed or in a bad mood

He is always crabby in the morning

to dislike something very much

In scene

to dislike something very much

I despise people who lie

to start talking about a subject

In scene

to start talking about a subject

Don't bring up the wedding

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police will bring him up on charges

to care for a child until they are an adult

She brought up three children alone

to go and get something and bring it to someone

Please bring up my bag from the car

nice or enjoyable

In scene

nice or enjoyable

We had a lovely day at the park

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

a person who is kind and pleasant

She is a lovely person

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

showing good judgment or reason

In scene

showing good judgment or reason

It was a sensible decision

one of two equal parts of something

In scene

one of two equal parts of something

The team played both halves well

to some extent but not completely

He was half asleep

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

I am going out with my better half

causing a feeling of slight fear or discomfort

In scene

causing a feeling of slight fear or discomfort

That old house looks really creepy

causing a feeling of fear or unease

This old house is creepy

causing fear or unease

He is a creepy man

to require a specific amount of money

In scene

to require a specific amount of money

It costs ten dollars

to require a specific amount of money

In scene

to require a specific amount of money

This jacket costs fifty dollars

to need something

This mistake cost him his job

to enter or reach a place or device

In scene

to enter or reach a place or device

I cannot get into the locked room

to influence someone's behavior or mood

What has gotten into him today

to start liking or enjoying something very much

I really got into jazz music

to start being in a situation

I want to get into politics

in a way that uses energy or effort

In scene

in a way that uses energy or effort

He is actively looking for a job

the day after today

In scene

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

Saturday and Sunday

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Saturday and Sunday

I will go to the park this weekend

the part of the week when you do not work

We are going on a trip for the weekend

to be in a particular position or state

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to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

to be on your feet with your body upright

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to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

to be able to accept something unpleasant

In scene

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

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