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Gilmore Girls — Season 1 Episode 16

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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

to bring something to an end

In scene

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring 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

not less than; at the very least

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not less than; at the very least

At least three people came

used to say something positive despite a problem

It was cold but at least we had a heater

to a small degree

I am not in the least bit worried

the smallest in amount or degree

This is the least expensive room

a group with similar features

In scene

a group with similar features

What sort of food is this

to separate or order things into groups

Please sort these books

to deal with a problem or situation successfully

I will sort this problem out soon

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

In scene

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

My knee hurts

to strike someone with your knee

He tried to knee the opponent

to be required or expected to do something

In scene

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

the act of saying no or refusing something

In scene

the act of saying no or refusing something

His denial of the request was surprising

the act of not accepting that something is true or real

He lives in denial about his problem

done without prior planning

In scene

done without prior planning

They decided to travel on the spur of the moment

a large, strong breed of dog

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a large, strong breed of dog

The Doberman is a loyal dog

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel 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

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

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

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

a piece of work given to someone

In scene

a piece of work given to someone

I finished my assignment

with lips pressed together in a kiss

In scene

with lips pressed together in a kiss

The couple stood lip-locked at the station

the time at this moment

In scene

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 move something to a position

In scene

to move something to a position

Put the book on the table

to make someone go through a difficult situation

The mistake put him in a difficult situation

to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put this

to direct your attention or effort toward something

She put all her energy into the project

one of the twelve parts of a year

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one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

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

to change into a different state

In scene

to change into a different state

It has gotten cold

to reach a place

I have gotten to the station

to get something

I have gotten a letter

to make someone very interested

In scene

to make someone very interested

The magic show fascinated the children

to store sound, video, or information for later use

In scene

to store sound, video, or information for later use

Please record the meeting

the best or highest level ever done

He broke the world record

a flat disc that stores music or sound

I listen to music on an old record

a written or spoken account of facts or events

The police have a record of the accident

a particular time or event

In scene

a particular time or event

It was a special occasion

to make something happen

His comments occasioned much debate

the side that faces forward

In scene

the side that faces forward

Sit in the front of the car

to serve as a false appearance for something

They used the store as a front

a particular area of activity or interest

They are working on the diplomatic front

a public activity used to hide a secret illegal activity

The event was a front for his illegal activities

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

Please stand at the front of the line

to give someone something before they pay for it

Can you front me the money until Friday

the forward edge of an advancing mass of air

A cold front is moving in

the forward part of something

Stand at the front of the line

in or to any place

In scene

in or to any place

You can sit anywhere

any location or direction

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

I cannot find my keys anywhere

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 category or class of things

In scene

a category or class of things

What type of music do you like

to not continue an action

He is a weird type of person

to write using a keyboard

I am typing an email

to perform a medical test

The doctor typed his blood

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

a person with a strong habit or obsession

In scene

a person with a strong habit or obsession

He is a real fitness junkie

a high-ranking person in a college or university

In scene

a high-ranking person in a college or university

The dean gave a speech

likely to become something in the future

In scene

likely to become something in the future

He is a prospective client

a tool used to stop a fire

In scene

a tool used to stop a fire

He used the extinguisher to put out the fire

something made to be sold

In scene

something made to be sold

This is a new product

something that is made or caused by something else

This success is a product of hard work

a movie or show that is meant to make people laugh

In scene

a movie or show that is meant to make people laugh

We watched a funny comedy last night

a type of entertainment that makes people laugh

I love watching comedy movies

a funny movie or show

I love watching comedy movies

a woman who was previously in a romantic relationship

In scene

a woman who was previously in a romantic relationship

I still talk to my ex girlfriend

a woman who was previously in a romantic relationship

She is my ex girlfriend

a person someone used to date

I saw my ex girlfriend today

a small hotel or place to stay

In scene

a small hotel or place to stay

We stayed at a cozy inn

a small hotel or pub that provides lodging for travelers

In scene

a small hotel or pub that provides lodging for travelers

We stayed at a cozy inn

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 become an adult

I want to be a pilot when I grow up

a dish made from wheat flour dough

In scene

a dish made from wheat flour dough

I love eating pasta

in a way that is full of light or color

In scene

in a way that is full of light or color

The sun is shining brightly

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

Could you do me a favor

to give someone an advantage or treat them more kindly

The teacher favors some students

a helpful or kind action done for someone

Can you do me a favor

to like one thing more than another

Most people favor the new law

to have something in your mind as a goal

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to have something in your mind as a goal

I intend to visit London next year

to make something by putting parts together

In scene

to make something by putting parts together

They build a new house

to create or establish something over time

In scene

to create or establish something over time

We want to build a strong team

the shape and size of a person's body

He has a strong build

to become larger or stronger

The excitement began to build

land outside cities and towns

In scene

land outside cities and towns

I love walking in the countryside

a person who holds a high administrative position in an organization or government

In scene

a person who holds a high administrative position in an organization or government

The secretary leads the department

a person who works in an office and handles paperwork

She is a secretary

a person who does office work for someone else

The secretary managed the boss's calendar

a person who does office work

A secretary helps with general office duties

to finally be in a particular situation

In scene

to finally be in a particular situation

We wound up getting lost

to become deeply involved in something

He did not expect to wind up in this debate

to bring something to an end

We will wind up the meeting soon

to make someone feel nervous or excited

Don't wind him up before the test

to start to have strong romantic feelings for someone

In scene

to start to have strong romantic feelings for someone

They fell in love at first sight

to begin to feel love for someone

They will fall in love soon

to continue doing something

In scene

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

the central part or point

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the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

a thing that happens

In scene

a thing that happens

It was a strange hap

a place where people are kept as punishment

The thief is in the hap

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

In scene

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 understand something after thinking

In scene

to understand something after thinking

I can't figure it out

a written symbol representing a number

The figure is written here

the form or shape of a person or thing

It is a strange figure

a person who is important or known

He is a leading figure in politics

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

We want to involve everyone in the project

to be in a romantic relationship

They are romantically involved

to make someone feel very sad or without hope

In scene

to make someone feel very sad or without hope

The news depressed him

to feel very sad or without hope

This news depresses me

to press something down

Depress the button to start the machine

pleasant to look at or desirable

In scene

pleasant to look at or desirable

She is very attractive

useful or pleasant things in a place

In scene

useful or pleasant things in a place

The hotel offers many modern amenities

a person who starts something

In scene

a person who starts something

He is the founder of the company

to fail or break down

The project began to founder

to bring something to an end

In scene

to bring something to an end

I need to finish up my homework

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

having two opposite moods or states

In scene

having two opposite moods or states

He has a bipolar disorder

a place where visitors can touch and feed gentle animals

In scene

a place where visitors can touch and feed gentle animals

We went to the petting zoo today

a place where visitors can touch and feed gentle animals

The children enjoyed the petting zoo

to rest with your eyes closed

In scene

to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

to move to a new place

In scene

to move to a new place

The company decided to relocate to London

content

The company will relocate to a new office

very foolish or unreasonable

In scene

very foolish or unreasonable

That is an insane idea

a small room for storing things

In scene

a small room for storing things

Put your coat in the closet

kept hidden or private

He is a closet fan of that band

before now; in the past

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before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

In scene

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

a part or feature of something

In scene

a part or feature of something

Consider every aspect of the problem

to a previous place or position

In scene

to a previous place or position

Please come back

the part that is behind or at the back of something

My back hurts

to reply to someone's message

I will write back soon

to support someone or something

I will back you up

one only, each separate

In scene

one only, each separate

I need a single sheet of paper

a piece of paper money

He paid with a single

a short music recording released to promote an album

They released a new single yesterday

only one, no more than one

I have a single dollar left

a hit in baseball that lets the batter reach second base

The player hit a single

not married or in a romantic relationship

He is currently single

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

In scene

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

I love my family

to like very much

I love chocolate

to want something very much

I would love a cup of coffee

the act of having sex

They made love

to go from one side to another

In scene

to go from one side to another

We walked through the park

to guide someone through a process or task by explaining each part

Let me walk you through the new software

a careful check of a place

We did a walk-through of the house before buying it

to move through a place on foot

We walk through the park every morning

a detailed explanation or demonstration of a process

This video is a walk-through of the software

to examine or explain something in detail from beginning to end

Let me walk you through the report

a special suit worn by astronauts in space

In scene

a special suit worn by astronauts in space

The astronaut put on his spacesuit

to laugh at someone in a mean way

In scene

to laugh at someone in a mean way

They make fun of his accent

to laugh at someone in an unkind way

Stop making fun of me

to laugh at someone in a mean way

Do not make fun of your classmates

laughed at in a mean way

She was made fun of

happening or done before the usual or expected time

In scene

happening or done before the usual or expected time

I arrived early today

at a time before the present

We arrived early

near the beginning of a period of time

I woke up early today

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

In scene

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

He tried to impress his boss

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

He wanted to impress his boss

to have a strong effect on someones feelings or thoughts

Her kindness impressed me

to make someone feel a strong effect

The music impressed the crowd

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

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

causing admiration or wonder

In scene

causing admiration or wonder

The view is amazing

very good or surprising in a good way

In scene

very good or surprising in a good way

You did an amazing job

causing great surprise or wonder

It was an amazing sight

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

It is a fact that the earth is round

something that is true

It is a fact that the earth is round

something known to be true

This is a known fact

to say that something is good or acceptable

In scene

to say that something is good or acceptable

I hope they approve of my decision

to officially say something is okay

The boss approved the plan

a person who goes with someone to a place

In scene

a person who goes with someone to a place

He acted as her escort

to go with someone to a place to guide or protect them

He will escort you to the door

a person who is paid for sex

He hired an escort for the evening

a four-wheeled road vehicle

He drives an old Escort

containing all parts; entire

In scene

containing all parts; entire

Please write your full name

containing as much as possible

In scene

containing as much as possible

The glass is full of water

to the greatest possible extent

He has full control

having eaten enough food

I am full after that meal

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

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