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Gilmore Girls — Season 2 Episode 1

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a plant used as a seasoning in cooking

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a plant used as a seasoning in cooking

I love oregano on my pizza

a part of a whole divided by 100

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a part of a whole divided by 100

Fifty percent of the students passed

totally or in every way

I am one hundred percent sure

an amount of something as a part of a whole

Fifty percent of the students passed the exam

to say something to get information

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to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

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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

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

nothing more than

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nothing more than

It was merely a mistake

in a simple or straightforward way

It was merely a small error

a small, sweet, cream-filled sponge cake

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a small, sweet, cream-filled sponge cake

He ate a Twinkie for a snack

to be about or relate to something

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to be about or relate to something

This problem concerns all of us

something that makes you feel anxious

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something that makes you feel anxious

My main concern is the weather

a large business organization

It is a large manufacturing concern

something that is your job or duty to deal with

That is none of your concern

to become married

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to become married

They want to get married

to enter into a marriage

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to enter into a marriage

They will get married in June

having a husband or wife

They want to get married soon

having a husband or wife

They are married

to make a low continuous sound with your voice or mouth closed

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to make a low continuous sound with your voice or mouth closed

She likes to hum a song

a low continuous sound

I heard a low hum in the room

to make a low, continuous sound with your voice

She was humming a happy tune

practices to keep clean and healthy

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practices to keep clean and healthy

Good hygiene prevents diseases

a room in a home used for fun and relaxation

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a room in a home used for fun and relaxation

She spends time in the rec room

a room used for games and fun activities

We play games in the rec room

a room for games and relaxation

Let's play in the rec room

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

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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 try to get information about something

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to try to get information about something

Did you ask about the tickets

to try to get information about something

She asked about your health

to request information about something

He asked about the new job

to try to get information about someone or something

He asked about my family

having the skill or opportunity to do something

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having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

all of something

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all of something

She read the entire book

complete or full

The entire team arrived early

complete or total

I read the entire book

to be the right size or shape to go into a space

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to be the right size or shape to go into a space

The key fits the lock perfectly

right for a particular situation

He is not fit for the job

strong and in good physical shape

She exercises to stay fit

a sudden, uncontrolled burst of physical movement

He had a fit of anger

to think about pleasant or impossible things

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to think about pleasant or impossible things

She likes to fantasize about winning the lottery

to think about pleasant or unlikely things that are not real

I often fantasize about winning the lottery

to start a romantic relationship again with someone you were previously dating

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to start a romantic relationship again with someone you were previously dating

He wants to get back with his ex-girlfriend

to start a romantic relationship again with someone

He wants to get back with his ex-girlfriend

to move to a place

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to move to a place

Come here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Come now do not be upset

to occur or take place

How did this come about

the number or size of something

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the number or size of something

A small amount of sugar is enough

to develop into something

Her efforts amounted to nothing

to have a meal, usually a formal one

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to have a meal, usually a formal one

We are dining at a fancy restaurant tonight

the central part or point

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the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

at a time before the present

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at a time before the present

I finished the work earlier today

happening or arriving before the expected time

The plane arrived earlier than expected

happening or coming before a particular time

We arrived earlier than our friends

a person who sells things

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a person who sells things

He is a car dealer

a period of seven days

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a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

a work of high quality that is widely admired

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a work of high quality that is widely admired

This book is a classic

serving as a standard example

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serving as a standard example

This is a classic example

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

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

We are having chicken for dinner

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

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

What's for dinner?

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

We are having dinner at seven

a very short period of time

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a very short period of time

Wait a moment

the present time or period

I am busy at the moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment please

a very brief period

It only took a moment

a building where people live

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a building where people live

I live in a big house

a particular set of circumstances

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a particular set of circumstances

It is a big deal

to take action to solve a problem

I can deal with this

a large quantity of something

This task takes a great deal of time

to buy and sell illegal goods

He was arrested for dealing drugs

to form an opinion or conclusion about someone or something

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to form an opinion or conclusion about someone or something

I took him to be an expert

to move to a place

They took to the mountains for the weekend

to begin to do something regularly

He took to jogging every morning

to need a particular amount of time, effort, or resources to do something

This project takes to much time

a device that measures or counts time

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a device that measures or counts time

I set the timer for ten minutes

a device that measures or sets a time limit

The timer is counting down

a plant or part of a plant that people eat as food

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a plant or part of a plant that people eat as food

I eat fresh vegetables every day

a plant that is eaten as food

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a plant that is eaten as food

I like to eat fresh vegetables

having severe brain damage and unable to think or move

The patient is a vegetable

a very short unit of time

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a very short unit of time

Wait a sec

a common mineral used to season food

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a common mineral used to season food

Pass me the salt, please

to put salt on food

You should salt the meat before cooking it

to be required or expected to do something

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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

having or showing quick intelligence

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having or showing quick intelligence

He is a smart student

to cause a sharp, stinging pain

My eyes began to smart

well-dressed or neat in appearance

He looks very smart in his suit

showing good judgment

It was a smart choice

moving with quick small movements

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moving with quick small movements

Her hands were shaking

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

Make sure of the facts

to do something to be certain that a situation is as you want it to be

Make sure the door is locked

to check that something is true or correct

Make sure the door is locked

to make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

stylish and of high quality

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stylish and of high quality

She looks very classy in that dress

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

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used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

used to add a negative statement

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used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

one or the other of two things

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one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

a person who studies at a school

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a person who studies at a school

I am a student

small in size

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small in size

He has a little dog

to a small extent

I am a little tired

a small hotel or place to stay

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a small hotel or place to stay

We stayed at a cozy inn

a small hotel or pub that provides lodging for travelers

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a small hotel or pub that provides lodging for travelers

We stayed at a cozy inn

to be brave enough to do something

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to be brave enough to do something

He didn't dare to jump

willing to take risks or try new things

She dared to sing on the stage

a risky or bold act done to show courage

I accepted the dare

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

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to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

a business where people keep and borrow money

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a business where people keep and borrow money

I have a bank account

to keep or store something for later use

You should bank your savings for later

the land along the side of a river

We sat on the river bank

to lean or tilt to one side

The plane banked to the left

at a shorter distance

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at a shorter distance

Our house is closer to the school

having a close, warm relationship with someone

We are closer friends now

paying more careful attention

You should take a closer look at the details

a person who successfully completes a sale

He is the best closer in the team

at a short distance from something

Please come closer

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

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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

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

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to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me may I pass

to ask someone to pardon you

Please excuse my foolish error

a reason given to explain or justify an action

He has a good excuse

a reason given to explain a mistake

Do not make an excuse for being late

to go back to a place or person

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to go back to a place or person

When will you come back?

to become fashionable or successful again after a period of time

Vintage clothes are coming back

to talk a lot, usually in an annoying way

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to talk a lot, usually in an annoying way

Stop yapping

to perform an action or activity

Do your homework

to create or produce something

Make a new folder

to do or carry out an action

Perform the test

to do something special to mark an important event

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to do something special to mark an important event

They celebrate the victory

to do something fun for a special event

We will celebrate your birthday tonight

to do something fun for a special event

We celebrate my birthday

to take part in a special event or occasion

We celebrate his birthday every year

feeling a need to eat

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feeling a need to eat

I am hungry

feeling a strong need or desire for something

He is hungry for success

feeling a need to eat more than before

I am even more hungry now

one of two born at the same time

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one of two born at the same time

They are twins

one of two children born at the same time

I have a twin brother

unusual or odd

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unusual or odd

This is a weird smell

to make someone feel strange or uncomfortable

He weirded me out

to make someone feel strange or uneasy

His comment really weirded me out

not normal or ordinary

He had a weird dream last night

the quality of being funny or making people laugh

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the quality of being funny or making people laugh

He has a great sense of humor

to do what someone wants to keep them happy

Just humor him for a moment

the way someone is feeling at a particular time

She was in a good humor today

a skill or good quality that someone has

She possesses the humor of kindness

the quality of being funny

She has a great sense of humor

to get to the same point as others

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to get to the same point as others

She ran fast to catch up with the group

to become very interested or involved in something

I need to catch up on the latest trends

to talk to someone you have not seen for a while to find out what they have been doing

We met for coffee to catch up

a talk to update each other on news

Let's have a quick catch-up

to get to the same point as others

I need to catch up with my studies

to go to be with someone

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to go to be with someone

Join us for lunch

to become a part of a group or activity

I want to join the club

to connect or fasten together

Please join these two pieces of rope

to bring people together in marriage

The priest joined them in marriage

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

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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

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

showing no kindness or affection

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showing no kindness or affection

He is a cold person

a common sickness with a runny nose and cough

I have a cold

having a low temperature

The winter cold is harsh

not awake or aware of what is happening

He was knocked cold in the fight

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

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a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We are going to a wedding this Saturday

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

to become joined in marriage

They are planning their wedding

the ceremony where two people wed

They are planning a beautiful wedding

the ceremony of becoming joined in marriage

They had a small nikah ceremony

having a husband or wife

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having a husband or wife

They are a married couple

having a husband or wife

In scene

having a husband or wife

Are you married?

strongly attached to something

He is married to his work

having a husband or wife

They have been married for ten years

a garment worn on the upper body

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a garment worn on the upper body

He is wearing a white shirt

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body

He is wearing a blue shirt

pleasing to the eye or mind

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pleasing to the eye or mind

She has a beautiful voice

very pleasing to look at

She is a beautiful woman

to be very sure about something

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to be very sure about something

I bet he is late

to risk money on a game or race

He bet on the red car

the most suitable or helpful option

Taking the train is your best bet

to think something is likely true

I bet he will arrive late

as much as needed

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as much as needed

This is enough for me

as much as is needed

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as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

that is enough; no more

That is enough

to form an idea about something without being sure

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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

without any doubt

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without any doubt

I will definitely come

a natural way of knowing something without thinking

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a natural way of knowing something without thinking

Birds build nests by instinct

having life

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having life

The fish is still live

to have your home in a place

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to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

a large number or amount

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a large number or amount

I have a lot of work to do

many times or often

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many times or often

I see him a lot

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

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 say something that is not true

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to say something that is not true

He is lying to his parents

to spend time doing nothing useful

Stop lying around all day

to be in a flat position on a surface

He is lying on the sofa

to be in a horizontal position on a surface

He is lying on the bed

to behave as if something is true when it is not

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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 when it is not

He pretended to be asleep

to act as if something is true

The kids pretend to be superheroes

public respect or awards given to someone

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public respect or awards given to someone

The hero received many honors

a special task or privilege

It was a great honor to accept the award

to show great respect for someone

They honor the winners

extremely good

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extremely good

This cake is excellent

a person who is kind and pleasant

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a person who is kind and pleasant

She is a lovely person

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

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

to cause something to go somewhere

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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 white bird often used as a symbol of peace

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a white bird often used as a symbol of peace

The white dove is a symbol of peace

at or to the place where something is

Where is my pen

to talk about yourself with too much pride

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to talk about yourself with too much pride

He likes to brag about his car

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