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Gilmore Girls — Season 2 Episode 5

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used to say that something is sad or unlucky

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used to say that something is sad or unlucky

Unfortunately the store is closed today

in a way that causes regret or disappointment

In scene

in a way that causes regret or disappointment

Unfortunately, I cannot come

in a way that shows bad luck or sadness

She responded unfortunately to the bad news

in a way that is sad or disappointing

Unfortunately it is raining today

a food grain used in cooking

In scene

a food grain used in cooking

I like to eat rice

a performer who wears colorful clothing and makeup to make people laugh

In scene

a performer who wears colorful clothing and makeup to make people laugh

The clown made the children laugh

a person who behaves in a silly or stupid way

Stop acting like a clown

a person who wears funny clothes and makes people laugh

The clown made everyone laugh at the party

very close to something or someone

In scene

very close to something or someone

He sat next to me

very close to being true

It is next to impossible

coming after the current one

Who is next to go

close to something

The book is next to the lamp

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

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In fact, it is very cold

something that is true

It is a fact that the earth is round

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

In scene

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

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

an official decision made by a judge or authority

The judge made a strict rule

to make something visible or available for people to see

In scene

to make something visible or available for people to see

He shows me his photos

a television or radio program

I like watching TV shows

a public performance or event

We went to see a magic show

not obvious or noticeable

In scene

not obvious or noticeable

There is a subtle difference between the two

fitting very closely to the body

In scene

fitting very closely to the body

This shirt is too tight

having a very small difference between two sides or amounts

The election result was very tight

in a comfortable and safe way

You will sleep tight

having a very small difference between two sides or amounts

The schedule is very tight

hard to deal with

We are in a tight situation

held strongly in place

The lid of the jar is tight

in a way that holds something very tightly

He held my hand tight

unwilling to spend money

He is too tight to pay for dinner

having strong control or rules

Security at the airport is tight

to stick something to a surface

In scene

to stick something to a surface

He plastered posters on the wall

a soft mixture used to cover walls or fix bones

He has a plaster on his arm

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

I need to get out of here

to a place that is not here

I am out of here

to have an idea or opinion

In scene

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

not quite but close

In scene

not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

to begin doing something seriously

In scene

to begin doing something seriously

Let's get down to business

to start dealing with something seriously

It is time to get down to work

to start doing something

In scene

to start doing something

Let's begin the lesson

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

a person's father or mother

In scene

a person's father or mother

I love my parents

a company that owns another company

The parent company owns several smaller businesses

to care for and bring up a child

They are parenting their children with love

a person's father or mother

My parent is very kind

to construct or organize something by joining parts

In scene

to construct or organize something by joining parts

I put together the new table

to gather things into one place

I will put together all my books

to join separate things to make one whole

They put together the puzzle

to understand or realize something after thinking about it

I finally put together what happened

to have your home or origin in a place

In scene

to have your home or origin in a place

I come from Turkey

to be from a place or source

I come from a small town

to be from a place

Problems come from stress

having a greater than average height

In scene

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

to learn or be told something

In scene

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

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

to make someone change their bad behavior

In scene

to make someone change their bad behavior

He needs to straighten out his behavior

to resolve a problem or confusing situation

In scene

to resolve a problem or confusing situation

We need to straighten out this misunderstanding

to make something straight or tidy

Straighten out your desk

to fix a problem or make something clear

We need to straighten out this misunderstanding

to cook food in an oven or over fire

In scene

to cook food in an oven or over fire

I will roast a chicken for dinner

to be extremely hot, especially in temperature

It is roasting in this room

a comedy event where people make jokes about a guest of honor

The actor was the subject of a roast

dark roasted coffee beans

I prefer dark roast coffee

to play music together informally

In scene

to play music together informally

The band likes to jam together

a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar

In scene

a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar

I like strawberry jam

to become stuck and unable to move

The door is jammed

informal word for pajamas

I put on my jams before bed

a polite way to address a man

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a polite way to address a man

Yes, sir

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

relating to a particular person

In scene

relating to a particular person

This is a personal matter

relating to someone's character in a way that might be hurtful

His comments were too personal

connected with a specific person

I have a personal opinion

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

to care for and help something grow

In scene

to care for and help something grow

She is raising three children

to get money or support for a purpose

We are raising money for the new library

to move something to a higher position

He is raising the flag

to move something to a higher position

She is raising her hand

to change into a particular state or condition

In scene

to change into a particular state or condition

Water will become ice

to begin to be something

In scene

to begin to be something

She wants to become a doctor

to look good on someone

That dress really becomes you

starting to be something

The weather will become cold

after a long time or delay

In scene

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

a particular area of activity or interest

In scene

a particular area of activity or interest

They are working on the diplomatic front

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 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

a way of teaching reading using sounds

In scene

a way of teaching reading using sounds

The children are learning phonics

polite behavior and care for others

In scene

polite behavior and care for others

We show respect for our elders

to have a good opinion of someone or something

I respect my teacher

a specific part or detail of something

He is right in this respect

polite behavior and care for others

We should show respect to our elders

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

a way of thinking about or approaching a topic

In scene

a way of thinking about or approaching a topic

What is your position on this issue

a paid role of employment

She is looking for a new position

the place where someone or something is

Please position the camera carefully

a set of circumstances someone is in

They are in a difficult position

to be likely to behave in a certain way

In scene

to be likely to behave in a certain way

I tend to wake up early

to look after something

She tends the garden

something that you do or go through

In scene

something that you do or go through

It was a great experience

to have a feeling or sensation

I experienced great joy

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

She has a lot of experience

the act of putting something in place to be used

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the act of putting something in place to be used

The software installation took ten minutes

a large artwork made to be shown in a specific place

The installation in the museum was impressive

to make someone feel very happy or excited

In scene

to make someone feel very happy or excited

The news thrilled her

a strong feeling of happiness or excitement

I love the thrill of speed

intended to be taken away from a shop or restaurant

In scene

intended to be taken away from a shop or restaurant

Two coffees to go please

to move from one place to another

I go to school every day

left to be done or completed

There are two weeks to go before the exam

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

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

In scene

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 take place and affect someone

In scene

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

In scene

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

the man married to one's parent but not one's biological father

In scene

the man married to one's parent but not one's biological father

He is my stepfather

the husband of your mother who is not your father

My stepfather is very kind

a man who is the husband of one's parent but not one's biological father

My stepfather is a kind man

a man who is married to your mother but is not your biological father

My stepfather is very kind

to give a task or role to someone

In scene

to give a task or role to someone

The boss assigned a task to him

to receive something that is offered

In scene

to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

to accept or endure something

You should take it as a gift

to accept a situation as it is

You have to take it as it is

to accept a difficult situation

I cannot take it anymore

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

a formal meeting to ask questions

In scene

a formal meeting to ask questions

I have a job interview tomorrow

to ask someone questions in a formal meeting

In scene

to ask someone questions in a formal meeting

They will interview the candidates today

a meeting to ask someone questions

I have a job interview tomorrow

a lord or king you serve

In scene

a lord or king you serve

The knight bowed before his liege

the act of showing or explaining how to do something

In scene

the act of showing or explaining how to do something

Teaching requires patience

very good

In scene

very good

You did a great job

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

the number 4

In scene

the number 4

I have four apples

a small piece of cloth or paper used to wipe your mouth while eating

In scene

a small piece of cloth or paper used to wipe your mouth while eating

I used a napkin to wipe my mouth

a disposable pad used during menstruation

She bought a pack of napkins

a piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning during meals

I need a napkin

a place where goods are sold

In scene

a place where goods are sold

I am going to the store

coming or waiting to happen

There is a surprise in store for you

to put something in a place for later use

Store the grain in the barn

a place where goods are sold

I went to the store

having a good reason or fair cause

In scene

having a good reason or fair cause

Her anger was justified

the son of your brother or sister

In scene

the son of your brother or sister

My nephew is five years old

to empty the stomach through the mouth

In scene

to empty the stomach through the mouth

The baby threw up his milk

to build or erect a structure

They threw up a wall in one day

to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

He felt sick and started to throw up

to cook food over fire or heat

In scene

to cook food over fire or heat

We will grill some chicken tonight

to cook food on a metal frame over direct heat

In scene

to cook food on a metal frame over direct heat

We grill chicken in the summer

a device for cooking food over direct heat

He cooks burgers on the grill

a metal frame used to cook food over direct heat

Put the meat on the grill

a person's private area or business

Stop getting all up in my grill

to ask someone a lot of difficult questions

The police grilled the suspect for hours

a place that serves grilled food

We ate dinner at the local grill

kind and helpful to neighbors

In scene

kind and helpful to neighbors

They are very neighborly

a deep, wide ditch filled with water around a castle

In scene

a deep, wide ditch filled with water around a castle

The castle is surrounded by a moat

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

In scene

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

Please forgive me

to stop feeling angry with someone for something they did

You should forgive him for his mistake

the process of learning or teaching skills

In scene

the process of learning or teaching skills

The company provides training for new employees

physical activity done to improve strength or skill

He focuses on his training

the process of learning or preparing for a sport or activity

He is doing his daily training

the process of learning or being taught a skill

The company offers computer training

a promise or firm decision to do something

In scene

a promise or firm decision to do something

He has a strong commitment to his work

to allow someone to avoid trouble or responsibility

In scene

to allow someone to avoid trouble or responsibility

She had to bail him out of trouble

to leave a place or situation suddenly

In scene

to leave a place or situation suddenly

I have to bail

money paid to let someone leave jail

He was released on bail

a very big win

In scene

a very big win

He won the election in a landslide

a large amount of earth or rocks sliding down a hill

The heavy rain caused a landslide

a thing that you can choose

In scene

a thing that you can choose

You have two options

to make a choice from a set of possibilities

You have the option to leave early

the number 1,000

In scene

the number 1,000

I have a thousand books

to have confidence in someone

In scene

to have confidence in someone

You can trust his advice

belief in the honesty or reliability of someone or something

I have trust in you

to believe someone is honest or reliable

I trust my friend

a single unit of language that has meaning

Trust is a word

a motion picture

In scene

a motion picture

I watched a great film

a thin flexible strip coated with light-sensitive material used to take photographs

I need to buy a new roll of film

to capture moving images with a camera

They are filming a movie

a very thin covering of a substance on a surface

There was a thin film of oil on the water

to pass the tongue over something

In scene

to pass the tongue over something

The dog licked my hand

to succeed in dealing with a difficult problem

He finally licked the problem

a hard hit or a punishment

He took a hard lick during the match

a short, simple series of musical notes

The guitarist played a cool lick

Saturday and Sunday

In scene

Saturday and Sunday

I will go to the park this weekend

the part of the week when you do not work

In scene

the part of the week when you do not work

We are going on a trip for the weekend

happening after a particular time

In scene

happening after a particular time

We will eat later

happening or done after the expected or usual time

In scene

happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

no longer living

The late king died long ago

happening or done not long ago

That is a later development

at a time in the future or after a particular event

I will do it later

at a time that comes after the present

See you later

at a time in the future

I will be back later

happening after the expected time

The later train arrived at midnight

old

This is a later work of the artist

not on time

He is later than usual

not on time

She is later than we expected

at a time after now

I will see you later

to become friends again after an argument

In scene

to become friends again after an argument

They finally made up

products used to color or change the face

She puts on her make up

to produce or create something

He made up a story

to decide something firmly

He made up his mind

the way a person or thing looks

The make-up of the room is simple

the way in which the parts of something are arranged or combined

The chemical make-up of the water is simple

to create a story or excuse

He had to make up an excuse

to go on for a period of time

In scene

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

coming immediately before the present

In scene

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

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

a plant used for cooking or medicine

In scene

a plant used for cooking or medicine

Mint is a fresh herb

used to emphasize that something is totally true or extreme

In scene

used to emphasize that something is totally true or extreme

I am plum tired of waiting

very good or desirable, especially a job or opportunity

She secured a plum job in the city

a small round fruit with purple or red skin

I like eating plums

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

a small flat boat made of wood or rubber

In scene

a small flat boat made of wood or rubber

We rented a rubber raft

to travel on water using a flat floating structure

We decided to raft across the lake

a flat structure for floating on water

He stood on a wooden raft

a flat structure used for floating on water

They built a raft from logs

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