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Gilmore Girls — Season 2 Episode 6

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a flexible pipe for carrying water

In scene

a flexible pipe for carrying water

The garden hose is long

to trick someone out of money

He hosed me on the deal

to spray someone or something with water

I will hose the car

a piece of clothing that covers the legs and feet

She wore silk hose

an organization that sells goods or services

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an organization that sells goods or services

He works for a law firm

not changing or willing to change an opinion

She remained firm in her decision

not soft or yielding

The mattress is very firm

a business organization

He works at a law firm

a meal of beans cooked in a sauce

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a meal of beans cooked in a sauce

I had toast and baked beans for breakfast

a soft shoe worn indoors

In scene

a soft shoe worn indoors

Put on your slippers

a comfortable shoe worn indoors

My slippers are warm

to make a serious promise or statement

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to make a serious promise or statement

I swear to tell the truth

to make a very serious promise

I swear to tell the truth

to make a serious promise to do something

I swear to finish this work on time

thin, tight-fitting leg coverings for women

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thin, tight-fitting leg coverings for women

She is wearing black pantyhose

to go out with someone romantically

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to go out with someone romantically

He is dating a new girl

a way to find the age of old things

Carbon dating is used for fossils

the activity of going out with someone to see if you like them romantically

They started dating last month

to not look at or listen to someone or something

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to not look at or listen to someone or something

He ignored my question

to pay no attention to something

Ignore the warning signs

to not pay attention to someone or something

He ignored me at the party

not looking at or listening to something

Just ignore the noise

feeling the need to drink water

In scene

feeling the need to drink water

I am very thirsty

having a strong desire for something

He is thirsty for knowledge

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

In scene

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

I go to bed

the flat area at the back of a truck for carrying cargo

The truck bed is full of wood

the bottom of a river or valley

Fish live at the river bed

to receive or acquire something

In scene

to receive or acquire something

I am getting a gift

to start to be in a particular state

It is getting late

to make something happen

I will get him to help

to go somewhere

He is getting out of the car

to obtain or receive something

I am getting a new phone

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

the structure that covers the top of a building

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the structure that covers the top of a building

The cat is sitting on the roof

a house or place where you live

He has a roof over his head

the upper covering of a building

The roof is leaking

to go into a place or vehicle

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to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

coming after all others; the only one left

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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

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

to make or become different

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to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

In scene

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

to make or become different

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to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

In scene

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

making something different

I need to change the plan

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

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

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

Saturday and Sunday

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Saturday and Sunday

I will go to the park this weekend

the part of the week when you do not work

We are going on a trip for the weekend

an expression of surprise or admiration

In scene

an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

a period of seven days

In scene

a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

to move away from a place or group

In scene

to move away from a place or group

The soldiers decided to withdraw from the city

to take something back

She withdrew her statement

to remove money from a bank account

I went to the bank to withdraw money

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 get by with what is available

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to get by with what is available

We have to make do with what we have

to use what is available even if it is not ideal

We had no chairs so we made do with boxes

without any doubt; totally

In scene

without any doubt; totally

I absolutely agree with you

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 pull something heavy with effort

In scene

to pull something heavy with effort

They had to haul the boat ashore

a large amount of things that someone has gathered or won

Look at my shopping haul

not smart or not able to think well

In scene

not smart or not able to think well

That was a dumb question

to make something easier to understand

They had to dumb down the manual

not able to talk

The man was born dumb

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

In scene

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

What do you think of this movie

to have an idea or remember something

I can think of a better name

to have someone or something in your thoughts

I am thinking of my friends

to start talking about a topic

Can you think of any good movies

to have an idea or opinion about something

What do you think of this book

in the direction in front

In scene

in the direction in front

Go straight ahead

earlier than planned or expected

We arrived ahead of schedule

coming or happening in the time to come

There are many challenges ahead

in a better position than others

She is ahead in the race

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

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

to treat someone too well, often making them selfish

Don't spoil the child

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

They divided the spoils of war among the soldiers

good things that happen by chance

In scene

good things that happen by chance

I had some good luck

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

Luck can change quickly

to get something as a result of good luck

He lucked into this amazing job

unable to move or pass through

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unable to move or pass through

The lock is jammed

to become stuck and unable to move

The door is jammed

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

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to be unable to remember something

In scene

to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to fail to remember something

I always forget his name

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

understand | to have knowledge of something

In scene

understand | to have knowledge of something

I knew the answer

to have knowledge of something

He knew the truth

sounds arranged in a pleasing way

In scene

sounds arranged in a pleasing way

I love listening to music

a difficult or unpleasant situation

He had to face the music for his actions

organized sounds made for listening

I listen to music every day

at high speed

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at high speed

He runs very fast

to not eat food for a period of time

He decided to fast for a day

showing a time later than the correct time

My watch is five minutes fast

in a strong, fixed way

The baby is fast asleep

a short story with a funny ending

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a short story with a funny ending

He told a funny joke

to say or do things to cause laughter, or indicate a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

In scene

to say or do things to cause laughter, or indicate a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I was only joking

a funny or clever trick

In scene

a funny or clever trick

He played a joke on his friend

to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a joke

saying or doing things to cause laughter, or indicating that a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I told a joke to my friend

an informal word for alcoholic drinks

In scene

an informal word for alcoholic drinks

They bought some booze for the party

an informal word for alcoholic beverages

He brought some booze to the party

to drink alcoholic beverages

They like to booze on the weekends

to have the same opinion as someone else

In scene

to have the same opinion as someone else

We don't always see eye to eye

a particular amount or degree of something

In scene

a particular amount or degree of something

The water level is rising

to knock down a building or structure

The storm leveled the building

having a surface with no high or low parts

The ground is level here

a flat area at a particular height in a building

We live on the third level

an important or interesting event or situation

In scene

an important or interesting event or situation

The whole affair was a disaster

a private or personal concern

This is a private affair

a secret romantic relationship between two people

They had an affair

to not forget to do something

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to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

to bring back a memory of something

In scene

to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

used to add force to a statement

In scene

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

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

happening right away

In scene

happening right away

The medicine worked instantly

to stop someone from doing something

In scene

to stop someone from doing something

The police held back the crowd

to make something happen more slowly or later than it should

Lack of money held back the project

to stop yourself from doing something

She tried to hold back her tears

to keep something from being shown or given

Don't hold back the truth

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

a machine with blades that move air

In scene

a machine with blades that move air

Turn on the fan

a person who likes someone or something very much

In scene

a person who likes someone or something very much

He is a big fan of jazz

a person who does not like someone or something

He is a fan of no one here

to move quickly like a fan or to cause air movement

She fanned herself with a book

a set of two things that go together

In scene

a set of two things that go together

I have a pair of socks

to put two things together as a set

I need to pair these socks

a set of two things or people

I bought a new pair of shoes

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

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

to take in or use something

In scene

to take in or use something

We consume too much electricity

to take up all of someone's time or attention

Work consumes all his time

to use something completely

These lamps consume a lot of energy

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 add something casually or as an extra

In scene

to add something casually or as an extra

He decided to throw in a free gift

to add something extra to a deal or offer

I will throw in a discount to close the deal

to join or support a person or group

She decided to throw in with the team

to put someone in jail

The police threw him in

a move to a higher job or rank

In scene

a move to a higher job or rank

He got a promotion at work

a move to a higher or more important job

She got a promotion last week

an activity to make people know about a product or event

The store is running a promotion for new customers

the activity of promoting and selling products

In scene

the activity of promoting and selling products

She works in marketing

the activity of telling people about a product or service to encourage them to buy it

Good marketing helps the company sell more products

to advertise or tell people about a product or service

We are marketing our new product

to be responsible for managing or leading something

In scene

to be responsible for managing or leading something

He is in charge of the project

the position of having control or responsibility

She is in charge of this project

having control or care of something

She is in charge of the project

a girl who goes to school

In scene

a girl who goes to school

She is a schoolgirl

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

I will work till five

a machine used to keep money in a shop

The cashier opened the till

up to the time when

Wait till tomorrow

up to the time when

Wait till she arrives

a piece of furniture with a flat surface for writing or working

In scene

a piece of furniture with a flat surface for writing or working

The book is on the desk

to work at a desk

I will desk for the whole day

a specific area or department in a news organization

Please put the book on the desk

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

a book that lists words and their meanings

In scene

a book that lists words and their meanings

I use a dictionary to learn new words

in every way or to the full degree

In scene

in every way or to the full degree

I completely forgot about the meeting

the outer surface or part of something

In scene

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

In scene

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 keep something in a particular position or state

In scene

to keep something in a particular position or state

Hold on to your ticket

to wait or stop

In scene

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 a firm hold of something

Please hold on to the railing

things that you must do

In scene

things that you must do

I have many responsibilities at work

to deal with a situation or problem

In scene

to deal with a situation or problem

I can handle this problem

a part of an object that you hold to open, move, or use it

Please hold the handle of the door

a name or nickname used for identification

What is your Twitter handle

to give something to someone by hand

Handle the book to your friend

cars and other vehicles on the road

In scene

cars and other vehicles on the road

There is a lot of traffic today

the movement of people or things from one place to another

There is a lot of traffic on the road

to buy and sell illegal goods

Criminals traffic stolen goods

lasting for or relating to a long period of time

They made a long term agreement

continuing for a long time

They have a long term agreement

lasting for a long time

It has long term consequences

continuing for a long period

They have a long term plan

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

In scene

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I wake up early in the morning

a short way to say 'good morning'

Morning, how are you?

the early part of the day before noon

I drink coffee in the morning

the early part of the day

I drink coffee in the morning

to go back to a place or activity

In scene

to go back to a place or activity

I will get back to work

to get something again after losing it

I want to get back my book

to improve a relationship with someone after a problem

They decided to get back together

to do something bad to someone who did something bad to you

He wanted to get back at her

for a greater amount of time

In scene

for a greater amount of time

We need more time to work

having more length or time

This rope is longer than that one

for a greater amount of time

I cannot wait any longer

for a greater amount of time

I cannot wait any longer

for a great amount of time

They stayed for a long time

for a greater amount of time

I will study for a longer time

for a greater amount of time

Give me more time to think

having greater length or duration

This bridge is longer

having greater length

The movie was longer than the book

for a shorter time than before

I no longer live here

for a greater amount of time than before

It took longer than expected

for a greater amount of time or distance

The route is longer today

measuring a greater distance from end to end

This stick is longer than that one

for a greater amount of time

I cannot wait any longer

to think someone or something is another person or thing

In scene

to think someone or something is another person or thing

I mistook him for his brother

to make someone feel frightened or nervous

In scene

to make someone feel frightened or nervous

Don't let them intimidate you

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