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Gilmore Girls — Season 1 Episode 7

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any person

In scene

any person

Is anybody here

any person

Does anybody want cake?

a person, not a specific one

I didn't see anybody

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

to say something to someone

In scene

to say something to someone

Tell me your name

to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In scene

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In fact, it is very cold

something that is true or real

In scene

something that is true or real

It is a fact that the earth is round

something known to be true

In scene

something known to be true

This is a known fact

something that is true

It is a fact that the earth is round

to stop being seen or found

In scene

to stop being seen or found

The sun disappeared behind the clouds

deeply loved or cherished

In scene

deeply loved or cherished

She is my beloved grandmother

a person who is loved

He wrote a letter to his beloved

a treatment to help someone get better from an illness or injury

In scene

a treatment to help someone get better from an illness or injury

She is starting physical therapy today

treatment for a mental or physical condition

She goes to therapy once a week

to form an idea about something without being sure

In scene

to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

a brown food made from cacao, often eaten as candy

In scene

a brown food made from cacao, often eaten as candy

I like eating dark chocolate

a sweet food made from cacao

I love chocolate

a sweet brown food made from cocoa

I like chocolate cake

the time when you are a child

In scene

the time when you are a child

I had a happy childhood

to wish for something

In scene

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

a soft substance used to clean teeth

In scene

a soft substance used to clean teeth

I need to buy some toothpaste

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

He sent his thanks

to tell someone you are grateful

Thanks for the help

a short phrase used to show you are grateful

Thanks for your help

not good or convincing

In scene

not good or convincing

That is a lame excuse

unable to walk normally because of an injury or problem with a leg or foot

The horse is lame

not good or convincing

That is a lame excuse

to change the direction you are facing or moving

In scene

to change the direction you are facing or moving

Turn around and look at me

to make something become something else

The new manager turned the business around

to make a bad situation much better

The new plan will turn around the company

to become disoriented or lost

I turned around in the woods

a complete change in direction or opinion

The sudden turnaround in his opinion was surprising

a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

In scene

a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

We walked for a mile

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

The town is one mile away

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

The town is one mile away

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

in good health or condition

In scene

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

to have your home in a place

In scene

to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

happening at the same time as it is shown

In scene

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

having life

The fish is still live

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

to take part in an activity

In scene

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

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 make someone feel uneasy or strange

In scene

to make someone feel uneasy or strange

That clown really weirds me out

to make someone feel uncomfortable or strange

Your stare is weirding me out

clean and well-ordered

In scene

clean and well-ordered

Please keep your desk neat

very good or impressive

That is a neat trick

served without ice or mixers

He drinks his whiskey neat

clean and well-ordered

Her desk is always neat

to look at something carefully

In scene

to look at something carefully

He is observing the birds in the park

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

In scene

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

a special event with music, food, or shows

In scene

a special event with music, food, or shows

We went to the music festival

a public celebration or performance

We went to a music festival

extra money given for service

In scene

extra money given for service

He left a big tip

to show or tell something that was hidden

In scene

to show or tell something that was hidden

He gave me a useful tip about the exam

the pointed end of something

The tip of the pencil is broken

a large heap of waste or earth

The truck took the waste to the tip

a small cushion used to decorate a sofa or chair

In scene

a small cushion used to decorate a sofa or chair

She bought new throw pillows for the sofa

a soft object for the head in bed

I bought a new throw pillow

to be in a place as a member of an audience or group

In scene

to be in a place as a member of an audience or group

He sits in the audience

to be in a seated position inside a place

She was sitting in the car

to join an activity or performance as a guest

The musician sat in with the band

a form of protest where people sit and refuse to leave

They decided to sit in

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

to move into a room or building

In scene

to move into a room or building

Please come in

to be sold or found in a particular form

This dress comes in red

to have a part or role in a situation

Where does the expert come in

to finish in a particular position in a competition

She came in second in the race

to arrive or finish in a position

She came in first in the race

to be useful in a situation

This tool will come in handy later

to become involved in a situation

They asked me to come in on the project

a person who does not win or is not successful

In scene

a person who does not win or is not successful

Don't be such a loser

someone who gets upset or angry when they lose

He acts like a sore loser when he plays games

someone who is defeated in a game or contest

The loser of the game was sad

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

to add things to make something look nice

In scene

to add things to make something look nice

We decorate the cake

making a room or place look nice

We want to decorate our living room

to give someone an award or medal for their achievements

The general was decorated for his service

to add nice things to something to make it look better

We decorate the house for Christmas

the academic study of God, religious beliefs, and religious practices

In scene

the academic study of God, religious beliefs, and religious practices

He is studying theology at the university

a tight band used to stop bleeding

In scene

a tight band used to stop bleeding

He applied a tourniquet to the arm

a place where sick people are treated

In scene

a place where sick people are treated

I went to the hospital for a checkup

a place where sick people are treated

He works at the hospital

a place where sick people are treated

The medical center is very busy today

a place where sick people receive treatment

He is in the hospital

a person who broadcasts live video content online

In scene

a person who broadcasts live video content online

The streamer is playing a video game

a long narrow strip of colored paper used for decoration

We hung streamers for the party

a hard-shelled nut from a walnut tree

In scene

a hard-shelled nut from a walnut tree

I like to eat walnuts

to stick things together using a sticky substance

In scene

to stick things together using a sticky substance

I will glue the broken vase

a sticky substance used to attach things

I need some glue for my project

to stick something with glue

Glue the picture to the paper

to join things together with a sticky substance

They will glue the parts together

an object used to make a place look nice

In scene

an object used to make a place look nice

We bought some decorations for the party

a statement that tells you what you must or must not do

In scene

a statement that tells you what you must or must not do

You must follow the school rules

to make an official decision as a judge or authority

The judge will rule on the case

to be the best or dominant

This song rules

to have official power over a country or group

The king rules the land

to have official power over a country or area

The king used to rule the country

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

Follow the rules

the usual or normal state of things

Working late is the rule here

a general statement that describes how something is done

It is a fundamental rule of science

an official instruction about what you can or cannot do

New safety rules were introduced

something that makes you feel anxious

In scene

something that makes you feel anxious

My main concern is the weather

a large business organization

It is a large manufacturing concern

to be about or relate to something

This problem concerns all of us

something that is your job or duty to deal with

That is none of your concern

to control or deal with something

In scene

to control or deal with something

He is handling the situation well

used to make a polite request

In scene

used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

despite the fact that

In scene

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

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

having no mistakes or defects

In scene

having no mistakes or defects

This diamond is perfect

a reason you give to explain a mistake

That is just a perfect for being late

to make something have no mistakes or defects

She wants to perfect her skills

a score or mark given for school work

She got a perfect on her history exam

a word used to address someone you love

In scene

a word used to address someone you love

Good night, sweetheart

causing someone to feel very surprised

In scene

causing someone to feel very surprised

The show was great, leaving him amazed

showing that you do not like or approve of something

In scene

showing that you do not like or approve of something

My parents disapprove of my new haircut

show that you do not like or approve of something

My parents disapprove of my choice

to think something is bad or wrong

My parents disapprove of my new job

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

a person who buys goods or services

In scene

a person who buys goods or services

The customer is always right

a person who buys goods or services

The customer is always right

a quick answer to a remark

In scene

a quick answer to a remark

He has a great comeback for everything

a return to a former position or popularity

The singer made a huge comeback

a period of sixty seconds

In scene

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

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

One degree contains sixty minutes

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

to put something into action

In scene

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

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

In scene

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

I used to swim every morning

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 have a need for something

I could really use some help

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 make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I am trying to learn English

hard to deal with or endure

The situation was very trying

to make an effort to do something

I am trying to learn English

to start to be something

In scene

to start to be something

It got dark outside

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 understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

to make a rule or law be followed

In scene

to make a rule or law be followed

The police enforce the law

used to say something positive despite a problem

In scene

used to say something positive despite a problem

It was cold but at least we had a heater

not less than; at the very least

At least three people came

to a small degree

I am not in the least bit worried

the smallest in amount or degree

This is the least expensive room

lasting a short time

In scene

lasting a short time

We had a short meeting

not having enough of something

In scene

not having enough of something

We are short of time

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

He bought a new short

measuring a small distance from end to end

She has short hair

suddenly, without warning

He stopped short when he saw the car

measuring a small distance from end to end

This rope is too short

a well-known song by Nick Drake

In scene

a well-known song by Nick Drake

I like listening to the song Pink Moon

to become an adult

In scene

to become an adult

I want to be a doctor when I grow up

to become older

Children grow up quickly

to a certain limit or amount

The price can grow up to fifty dollars

to not win a fight, game, or contest

In scene

to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not understand what someone is saying

You are losing me

to not know where you are

I always lose my keys

to be beaten in a game or competition

We did not want to lose the game

to stop living

She lost her father last year

to not win a game or contest

They will lose the match

to no longer have something

I do not want to lose this chance

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

to be unable to find something

Did you lose your wallet

to stop having something you had before

He lost his job yesterday

to stop having something

I lost my focus

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

to keep someone happy or interested

In scene

to keep someone happy or interested

The clown entertained the children

to think about or give attention to an idea

He did not entertain the idea of leaving

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

like a girl or typical of girls

In scene

like a girl or typical of girls

Her room is very girly

a description of imaginary or real events

In scene

a description of imaginary or real events

I love reading ghost stories

the floors or levels of a building

The building has ten stories

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

to operate or do what it is supposed to do

In scene

to operate or do what it is supposed to do

The machine does not function

a social gathering or party

It was a formal function

to work or do what it is supposed to do

The machine does not function anymore

the natural or intended use of something

What is the function of this button

a set of clothes worn together

In scene

a set of clothes worn together

I love your outfit

to provide someone with necessary clothing or equipment

The store outfitted the hikers with warm clothes

an organization or group of people

It is a small professional outfit

to cause great surprise or wonder

In scene

to cause great surprise or wonder

Her talent will amaze you

causing admiration or wonder

The magic trick amazed the audience

allowed to do something

In scene

allowed to do something

Questions are welcome

to be happy to receive something

You are welcome here

to greet someone who has arrived

They welcomed the guests

a written piece in a newspaper or magazine

In scene

a written piece in a newspaper or magazine

I read an interesting article

a strong trust or confidence in someone or something

He has faith in the future

a single thing of a particular type

He bought an article of clothing

a separate part of a legal document or law

The first article is very important

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

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

to experience or deal with something

In scene

to experience or deal with something

She went through a hard time

to be successfully finished or approved

The trade agreement went through yesterday

to read or check something carefully from beginning to end

Please go through these documents

to move from one side to the other

We will go through the tunnel

very foolish or silly

In scene

very foolish or silly

That was a moronic decision

to go away from a place or situation

In scene

to go away from a place or situation

He decided to walk away

to leave a place or situation

He walked away from the house

to depart from a place or abandon a situation, often to avoid difficulty or unpleasantness

It is better to walk away from an argument

to engage in kissing and physical intimacy with someone

In scene

to engage in kissing and physical intimacy with someone

They were making out in the park

to see, hear, or comprehend something with difficulty

I cannot make out the words on this page

to write information on a form or document

You need to make out the application form

to deal with a situation or get along in life

How did you make out on your exam

to select or choose something

In scene

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

inside a period of time or space

In scene

inside a period of time or space

I will arrive within an hour

food and other things you buy at a store

In scene

food and other things you buy at a store

I need to buy groceries

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