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Gilmore Girls — Season 2 Episode 11

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in a way that gives attention to detail

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in a way that gives attention to detail

Read the instructions carefully

in a way that avoids mistakes or harm

Please drive carefully

to say something in a low, unclear voice

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to say something in a low, unclear voice

He continued to mutter to himself

to strike a surface with a hand or object

In scene

to strike a surface with a hand or object

Please knock on the door

to stop working, usually because of old age

In scene

to stop working, usually because of old age

She is planning to retire soon

to leave one room and go to another

He retired to his room to read

to stop working, usually because of old age

My father will retire next year

to leave your job and stop working

He wants to retire next year

to say that something is necessary

In scene

to say that something is necessary

This job requires experience

to demand or necessitate

This job requires a lot of patience

to need something to happen

This job requires a lot of experience

the foot of an animal with claws or pads

In scene

the foot of an animal with claws or pads

The cat has soft paws

to touch someone in a rough, sexual way

He tried to paw her at the party

a long sock or close-fitting garment worn on the foot and leg

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a long sock or close-fitting garment worn on the foot and leg

She wore black silk stockings

a long sock used to hold gifts at Christmas

We hung a stocking by the fireplace

a supply of goods kept for sale or use

They have a large stock of goods

to move or be passed from one place to another

In scene

to move or be passed from one place to another

News travels very fast

to go from one place to another

I like to travel to new places

to go to a different point in time

They want to travel through time

a person or company that hires people

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a person or company that hires people

He is a fair employer

a place that washes and irons clothes

In scene

a place that washes and irons clothes

I need to take my suit to the cleaners

a place where clothes are washed and pressed for customers

I need to take my suit to the cleaners

a written note sent to someone

In scene

a written note sent to someone

I wrote a letter

a certificate given for achievement in sports

He earned a letter for his performance on the team

a symbol in an alphabet

A is a letter

in every detail, without any changes

He followed the instructions to the letter

causing admiration or wonder

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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

a cooked sausage served in a long bread roll

In scene

a cooked sausage served in a long bread roll

I ate a frank-n-furter

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

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to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

on two occasions

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on two occasions

I called him twice

a common pain-relieving drug

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a common pain-relieving drug

I took an aspirin for my headache

a medicine used to reduce pain or fever

I took an aspirin for my headache

a gathering to show support for a team

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a gathering to show support for a team

The students attended the pep rally

a gathering to show support for a sports team

The students attended a pep rally for the team

to make something easier to understand

In scene

to make something easier to understand

This discovery helps to light on the truth

to set something on fire

Light on the fire

having lights turned on

The house has the lights on

having only a small quantity of something

We are light on supplies

to put things in a neat pile one on top of another

In scene

to put things in a neat pile one on top of another

Please stack the books on the desk

a neat pile of things

There is a stack of books on the table

to put things into a container or device

In scene

to put things into a container or device

Please load the dishwasher

a large amount of something

I have a load of work

a task or responsibility that someone has to deal with

This project is a heavy load for the team

the fluid containing sperm that is released during ejaculation

The doctor examined the load

to say something officially

In scene

to say something officially

The government declared a holiday

to say something officially or publicly

The government declared the holiday

to say something officially or publicly

They declared the war over

a hair coloring technique where strands of hair are lightened

In scene

a hair coloring technique where strands of hair are lightened

She got highlights in her hair

a periodical with articles and pictures

I read the Highlights magazine

a feeling of nervousness or excitement

In scene

a feeling of nervousness or excitement

The tension in the room was high

a feeling of nervousness or pressure

In scene

a feeling of nervousness or pressure

There is a lot of tension in the room

the state of being stretched or pulled tight

The tension in the rope is high

to sign a document with another person

In scene

to sign a document with another person

I will co-sign the loan

to sign a document with someone else to show agreement

My father agreed to co-sign my loan

to tremble from cold or fear

In scene

to tremble from cold or fear

I started to shiver

to shake slightly from cold or fear

He started to shiver in the cold wind

to have an effect or be true in a situation

In scene

to have an effect or be true in a situation

This rule does not apply here

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

You must apply more effort

to give all your attention and effort to something

You must apply yourself to your studies

to place something onto a surface

Please apply this cream to your skin

to ask for something formally

I want to apply for a job

to make a formal request for something

I applied for a new job

to send a request for something

She applied to the university

to put something to a particular purpose

You should apply these methods

put to use for a purpose

Apply this cream to your skin

present in the world or a place

In scene

present in the world or a place

There are many opportunities out there

strange or unusual

His ideas are a bit out there

in a place that is away from the speaker

Look at the birds out there

in a place away from here

He is out there waiting for you

in a place away from here

There are many people out there

a sudden feeling of surprise or upset

In scene

a sudden feeling of surprise or upset

It was a big shock

a sudden painful feeling from electricity passing through the body

I felt a shock when I touched the wire

a sudden, dangerous physical reaction to an allergy

The patient went into shock after the medicine

a choice on a machine or device

Press the shock button to start

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

He tried to open the door

proven to work well through experience

This is a tried method

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 feeling of being nervous or upset

In scene

a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to feel nervous or concerned about something

In scene

to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

to turn into ice from a liquid state

In scene

to turn into ice from a liquid state

Water will freeze at zero degrees

to stop an activity or process temporarily

The company decided to freeze the hiring process

extremely cold

The weather outside is freezing

to turn into ice or become very cold

Water will freeze at zero degrees

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

a dull heavy noise

In scene

a dull heavy noise

The book fell with a thud

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 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

tending to forget things

In scene

tending to forget things

He is becoming very forgetful

saying what you truly feel or think

In scene

saying what you truly feel or think

He gave a sincere apology

coming or happening in the time to come

In scene

coming or happening in the time to come

There are many challenges ahead

earlier than planned or expected

We arrived ahead of schedule

in the direction in front

Go straight ahead

in a better position than others

She is ahead in the race

one part of a series

In scene

one part of a series

This is the second installment of the movie

unable to hear

In scene

unable to hear

He is deaf

in a way that follows strict rules or conventions

In scene

in a way that follows strict rules or conventions

They were formally introduced at the party

in an official way

The agreement was formally signed

a soft blanket a child uses for comfort

In scene

a soft blanket a child uses for comfort

She sleeps with her favorite blankie

a small object you put in your ear to block noise

In scene

a small object you put in your ear to block noise

I use earplugs to sleep better

pleasing to look at

In scene

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

enjoyable or good

In scene

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

the way something is done

In scene

the way something is done

He spoke in a professional manner

to bounce off a surface

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to bounce off a surface

The bullet ricocheted off the wall

to get hold of something that is moving

In scene

to get hold of something that is moving

He caught the ball

to change into a state

I got caught in the rain

to take and hold someone so they cannot escape

The police caught the thief

to be unable to escape

The thief was caught by the police

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

to give a good reason for something

In scene

to give a good reason for something

He tried to justify his late arrival

to show or prove something is right or fair

How can you justify this decision?

to eventually reach a particular place, state, or situation

In scene

to eventually reach a particular place, state, or situation

We ended up at the beach

to eventually be in a situation or state

We ended up at the wrong hotel

to finally be in a place or situation

We might end up in a small town

to reach a final situation or condition

The game ended up in a draw

to crush food with your teeth

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to crush food with your teeth

You must chew your food thoroughly

to use your teeth to crush something

Chew your food well

to use your teeth to break down food

You should chew your food well

having an empty space inside

In scene

having an empty space inside

The pumpkin was hollowed out for Halloween

having a hole or empty space inside

The log was hollowed out

to take out the inner part of something

We hollowed out the pumpkin

a strong material made from animal skin

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a strong material made from animal skin

I have a leather jacket

to make a sound unable to be heard by making a louder noise

In scene

to make a sound unable to be heard by making a louder noise

The loud music drowned out our conversation

to be louder than other sounds

The music drowned out our conversation

to act in a nervous or anxious way

In scene

to act in a nervous or anxious way

He started to wig during the test

a covering of artificial hair worn on the head

In scene

a covering of artificial hair worn on the head

She wore a blonde wig

to make someone feel nervous or worried

This noise really wigs me

to see, hear, or comprehend something with difficulty

In scene

to see, hear, or comprehend something with difficulty

I cannot make out the words on this page

to write information on a form or document

You need to make out the application form

to engage in kissing and physical intimacy with someone

They were making out in the park

to deal with a situation or get along in life

How did you make out on your exam

to kiss and touch someone romantically

They were making out in the park

to kiss and touch sexually

They made out all night

a brand of thin, dried meat stick

In scene

a brand of thin, dried meat stick

He bought a slim jim at the store

a thin, dried meat stick snack

He ate a slim jim during the break

in a way that is not joking

In scene

in a way that is not joking

He spoke seriously about his future

in a very severe or extreme way

He was seriously injured in the accident

in a sincere or serious way

He spoke seriously about his future

having the skill or opportunity to do something

In scene

having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

to enter a place and take things without asking

In scene

to enter a place and take things without asking

They raided the kitchen for food

a sudden attack or invasion

The police conducted a raid on the building

a liquid that is sent out in small drops from a container

Use the raid to kill the insects

feeling fear

The police planned a raid

refusing to change your mind or actions

In scene

refusing to change your mind or actions

He is very stubborn

not willing to change your opinion or attitude

In scene

not willing to change your opinion or attitude

He is too stubborn to admit he is wrong

in or to a place that is not inside a building

In scene

in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

to know the meaning of something

In scene

to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to know what something means

In scene

to know what something means

I understand you

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to say no to something

In scene

to say no to something

He turned down the job offer

to make something less strong or loud

Please turn down the music

to arrange sheets and blankets on a bed so it is ready for sleeping

Please turn down the bed for the guest

to refuse or say no to something

He had to turn down the job offer

happening every month

In scene

happening every month

I pay my rent monthly

words of praise for a success

In scene

words of praise for a success

Congratulations on your new job

very pleasing or beautiful

In scene

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

a person who is kind and pleasant

She is a lovely person

nice or enjoyable

We had a lovely day at the park

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

an informal discussion between people

In scene

an informal discussion between people

We had a long conversation

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

In scene

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

By the way, what is your name?

used to introduce a new or extra comment

By the way I like your shoes

used to introduce a new or extra topic

By the way have you finished the report

used to introduce a new or related topic

By the way did you call Mom

used to add a side comment

By the way I saw your brother yesterday

related to your job or career

In scene

related to your job or career

He handles the project professionally

in a skilled or paid way

He does his work professionally

a personal view or judgment

In scene

a personal view or judgment

What is your opinion?

a personal belief or judgment about something

What is your opinion on this topic

in every way or to the full degree

In scene

in every way or to the full degree

I completely forgot about the meeting

a group activity that leads crowd support at sports events

In scene

a group activity that leads crowd support at sports events

She joined the cheerleading squad at school

a period of time

In scene

a period of time

I have been waiting for two days

a period of 24 hours

There are seven days in a week

a period of 24 hours

There are seven days in a week

the present time or recent period

Life is easier these days

a particular time or era

Those were the glory days

a particular time or period in someone's life

I miss my school days

periods of twenty-four hours

There are seven days in a week

the time between sunrise and sunset, or a 24-hour period

The days are getting longer

left to be done or completed

There are five days left

a television or radio program

I watched Days yesterday

a period of time

These days are very busy

a specific moment in time

What are the days of the trip

a period of 24 hours

The days go by quickly

periods of 24 hours

It takes two days to walk there

a period of time

Those were the good old days

responsibility for a problem or error

In scene

responsibility for a problem or error

It was my fault that we were late

to say someone did something wrong

It is hard to fault his work

a large break in the earth's surface

There is a fault line under this city

a bad or weak quality in a person's character

Everyone has a personal fault

a district or community within a town or city

In scene

a district or community within a town or city

I live in a quiet neighborhood

the place where you live

In scene

the place where you live

I am going home

to behave in the same way as a specific person

In scene

to behave in the same way as a specific person

He decided to pull a Clarence Thomas and remain silent

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