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Gilmore Girls — Season 1 Episode 3

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used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

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

a sweet red fruit with small seeds on the outside

In scene

a sweet red fruit with small seeds on the outside

I love strawberries

a secret plan by a group of people

In scene

a secret plan by a group of people

The police uncovered a conspiracy

a secret plan by a group to do something harmful

They were accused of conspiracy

a very difficult or unpleasant situation

In scene

a very difficult or unpleasant situation

This traffic is a nightmare

a frightening dream

I had a nightmare last night

to come together in one place

In scene

to come together in one place

Let's get together for coffee

to start a romantic relationship

They finally got together

to spend time with someone in a social setting

We should get together for coffee

to arrange or prepare something

I need to get together my notes

a social meeting of people

We are having a small get-together tonight

creative activities like painting or music

In scene

creative activities like painting or music

She loves the arts

the use of supernatural powers

They practiced the dark arts

special abilities or talents

She has many arts

a long way away

In scene

a long way away

The store is too far

left to be done or completed

How far are you with your homework

to a large extent

This car is far better

until the present time

So far everything is good

very pleasing or beautiful

In scene

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

nice or enjoyable

In scene

nice or enjoyable

We had a lovely day at the park

a person who is kind and pleasant

She is a lovely person

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

to turn your eyes toward something

In scene

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to give an opinion or state a view

In scene

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to say something to get information

In scene

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

a thing made to be like another

In scene

a thing made to be like another

I made a copy of the document

to receive and understand a radio message

Copy that, loud and clear

to do something the same way as someone else

She tries to copy her sister

written material for printing or publishing

Please proofread the advertising copy

to say that you accept or agree with something

In scene

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

of great size or amount

In scene

of great size or amount

She has a large family

big in size

I want a large coffee

a slang term for one thousand US dollars

He won five large in the game

the state of being free from control by others

In scene

the state of being free from control by others

They fought for their independence

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

He wants an apple

to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things

In scene

to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things

I will compare these two items

to examine similarities and differences

Compare these two pictures.

to examine similarities and differences

Please compare these two pictures

to look at two or more things to see how they are alike or different

Please compare these two photos

to feel very happy and eager

In scene

to feel very happy and eager

This book will excite you

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

to comprehend or grasp meaning

In scene

to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

to treat someone too well, often making them selfish

In scene

to treat someone too well, often making them selfish

Don't spoil the child

to damage or destroy something good

In scene

to damage or destroy something good

The rain spoiled the picnic

valuable things taken by force

The soldiers shared the spoils after the battle

something valuable taken or gained, especially as a result of a victory or effort

They divided the spoils of war among the soldiers

something that causes damage or trouble

In scene

something that causes damage or trouble

Poverty is a blight on society

as said or reported by someone or something

In scene

as said or reported by someone or something

According to the report it will be sunny

by your own choice, without being asked or forced

You may act according to your own choice

in a way that matches, corresponds to, or follows something else

The work was done according to the plan

in relation to

This is according to the recent changes

to be put in a particular position

In scene

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to continue doing something

In scene

to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

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

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

In scene

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

an expression of excitement or surprise

In scene

an expression of excitement or surprise

Boy, that is a big dog

a young male person

He is a little boy

an occasion when you eat food

In scene

an occasion when you eat food

We had a nice meal

the food eaten at a particular time of day

Breakfast is the first meal of the day

having the same appearance or quality

In scene

having the same appearance or quality

The two brothers look alike

the parent of your parent

In scene

the parent of your parent

I love my grandparent

the parent of your parent

In scene

the parent of your parent

She is my grandparent

a parent of your mother or father

My grandparent is very kind

the parent of your mother or father

My grandparent came to visit us

someone you do not know

In scene

someone you do not know

Don't talk to strangers

odd or surprising

The stranger the better

a person who is in a place they do not know

The stranger looked at the map

a person you do not know

I do not talk to a stranger

feeling a very strong need to eat

In scene

feeling a very strong need to eat

I am starving

a device that marks musical time at a steady speed

In scene

a device that marks musical time at a steady speed

I use a metronome to keep the right tempo

pleasing to the eye or mind

In scene

pleasing to the eye or mind

She has a beautiful voice

very pleasing to look at

She is a beautiful woman

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

In scene

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

I love watching movies

a complete failure or disaster

In scene

a complete failure or disaster

The party was a complete fiasco

in the company of someone or something

In scene

in the company of someone or something

She came along with her friend

in the company of or accompanying

He came along with his friend

in the company of someone or something

I need a pen along with this paper

a fine, soft, sheer net fabric

In scene

a fine, soft, sheer net fabric

Her wedding dress is made of tulle

relating to the body

In scene

relating to the body

He is in good physical health

relating to the physical world, not spiritual

The physical world is complex

a medical check-up of a person's body

I need to go for my yearly physical

of or relating to the body

He needs physical exercise daily

physically strong and good at sports

In scene

physically strong and good at sports

He is a very athletic person

good at sports or physical activities

He is very athletic

to get into a particular state or condition

In scene

to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to start to do something

I come to like this song

the number 1

In scene

the number 1

I have one apple in my bag

one part of a series (e.g., an episode)

I watched episode one last night

a very short period of time

Wait for one moment please

to a small degree

This is one better than that

very good or unusual

In scene

very good or unusual

She has a remarkable memory

a book about your own life

In scene

a book about your own life

He wrote a memoir about his life

to go somewhere with someone

In scene

to go somewhere with someone

Do you want to come with me

to exist or happen at the same time as something

This phone comes with a charger.

to be provided or sold as part of something else

This phone comes with a charger

to be provided together with something

The phone comes with a charger

to try to get or do something

In scene

to try to get or do something

She wants to pursue her dreams

to follow or try to get something

The police pursued the suspect

to try to achieve or get something

She wants to pursue a career in art

used to show you do not care or it does not matter

In scene

used to show you do not care or it does not matter

Whatever, I don't care

no matter what

Do whatever you want

used to refer to something not specified

You can eat whatever you want

used to say that it does not matter which one or what happens

I will stay whatever happens

to begin a golf game by hitting the first shot

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to begin a golf game by hitting the first shot

They tee off at dawn

to hit a golf ball from a tee to begin a hole

He will tee off at nine o'clock

to pause or clarify what you are saying

In scene

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

to show or make clear what something is

In scene

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

In scene

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

not nice; cruel

In scene

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

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

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

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

based on tradition

In scene

based on tradition

They wore traditional clothes

a party where people wear masks and fancy clothes

In scene

a party where people wear masks and fancy clothes

They attended a masquerade in elegant costumes

to act like someone else

He masqueraded as a guard

to hit something heavily, making a dull sound

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to hit something heavily, making a dull sound

He thumped the table

showing careful thought for others

In scene

showing careful thought for others

It was very thoughtful of you

to have as a part or feature

In scene

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

a strong feeling that you can do something well

In scene

a strong feeling that you can do something well

He has confidence in his skills

in a way that is meant to be kept secret

I told him this in confidence

the feeling of being sure of yourself

She speaks with confidence

a feeling of trust in someone

I have confidence in my doctor

not having enough of something

In scene

not having enough of something

We are short of time

measuring a small distance from end to end

In scene

measuring a small distance from end to end

She has short hair

lasting a short time

We had a short meeting

a piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist to the thighs

He bought a new short

suddenly, without warning

He stopped short when he saw the car

measuring a small distance from end to end

This rope is too short

an act of putting arms around someone

In scene

an act of putting arms around someone

Give me a hug

to put your arms around something and hold it close

He hugged his friend goodbye

to stay very near to something

The road hugs the coastline

an agreement where each side gives up something

In scene

an agreement where each side gives up something

We reached a compromise

to reach an agreement by each giving up something

We need to compromise to solve the problem

to make something weaker or less effective

This mistake could compromise the security

a design of crossed lines forming squares

In scene

a design of crossed lines forming squares

He wore a plaid shirt

to stay or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air

In scene

to stay or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air

The leaf floats on the water

to give someone money for a short time

He can float me some cash for the ticket

to mention an idea for others to think about

He floated a new idea

a game played with a ball and hoop

In scene

a game played with a ball and hoop

I like playing basketball

the process of taking air into and out of your lungs

In scene

the process of taking air into and out of your lungs

It is hard to breathe in this room

to be completely focused on or full of something

He breathes fashion

to give new life or energy to something

We need to breathe life into the project

to say something aloud

She did not breathe a word about it

a sudden event causing great damage or trouble

In scene

a sudden event causing great damage or trouble

The earthquake was a disaster

extremely bad or unsuccessful

The event was a total disaster

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

In scene

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

Although it was raining, we went out

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 behave in a dishonest way to gain an advantage

In scene

to behave in a dishonest way to gain an advantage

Do not cheat on the exam

to have a secret romantic or sexual relationship with someone else while in a relationship

He cheated on his wife

a person who acts dishonestly to get an advantage

He is a known cheat

to avoid something bad

He managed to cheat death

to direct your attention or effort toward a specific thing or activity

In scene

to direct your attention or effort toward a specific thing or activity

Focus on your studies

to give your attention to something

Please focus on your work

to give attention to something

Focus on the road while driving

to give your attention to something

You should focus on the important details

used to add force to a statement

In scene

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

In scene

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We are going to a wedding this Saturday

a ceremony where two people get married

In scene

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

to become joined in marriage

They are planning their wedding

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

not polite; showing bad manners

In scene

not polite; showing bad manners

He was very rude to the waiter

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

In scene

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

My arm hurts

a part of a large organization that handles a specific area of work

This is the research arm of the company

to provide with weapons or tools

The soldiers were armed

a gun or other weapon used in fighting

He had to drop his arm

to plan and carry out an event

In scene

to plan and carry out an event

He staged the equipment

to make something look real when it is not

They staged a protest in the city center

a step in a process

We are at the first stage

a raised area where people perform

The actor is on the stage

an attractive or interesting quality

In scene

an attractive or interesting quality

She has a flair for cooking

a natural ability to do something well

She has a flair for languages

money paid for a service

In scene

money paid for a service

You have to pay an entry fee

money paid for a service

The entrance fee is ten dollars

a small piece of paper with a re-adherable strip on the back

In scene

a small piece of paper with a re-adherable strip on the back

Write it on a post it

a small piece of paper with sticky glue on the back, used to write notes

I wrote a reminder on a post it

an unusual and exciting experience or activity

In scene

an unusual and exciting experience or activity

We had a great adventure in the mountains

a warm piece of clothing for the upper body

In scene

a warm piece of clothing for the upper body

I wear a sweater in winter

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body

Wear a sweater

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually made of wool

I bought a wool sweater

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

In scene

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

feeling strong dislike or revulsion

In scene

feeling strong dislike or revulsion

He looked at the insect with disgust

not laughing or playing around

In scene

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

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