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Gilmore Girls — Season 2 Episode 13

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the child of your aunt or uncle

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the child of your aunt or uncle

She is my cousin

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

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coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

a person's family name

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a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

to move or happen more slowly, or to become less active and busy

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to move or happen more slowly, or to become less active and busy

Please slow down

to start doing something at a slower speed or with less energy

I need to slow down and rest

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

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

I was only joking

to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a joke

a funny or clever trick

He played a joke on his friend

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

a narrow channel along the edge of a roof or street that carries away rainwater

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a narrow channel along the edge of a roof or street that carries away rainwater

The leaves are blocking the gutter

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

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a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

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

In scene

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

You forgot your change

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

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

one part of a series

In scene

one part of a series

This is the second installment of the movie

including everything

In scene

including everything

It was a total failure

in a complete way

I totally agree with you

to damage a vehicle so badly it cannot be repaired

He totaled his car

the whole amount or number

The total is fifty

silly or strange in behavior

In scene

silly or strange in behavior

He has some nutty ideas

tasting like or containing nuts

This cheese has a nutty flavor

not open

In scene

not open

Please close the door

paying a lot of attention to details

Please pay close attention to the details

at a short distance away

My house is close to the park

to surround and catch someone

The police close on the suspect

to cause something to go somewhere

In scene

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

to be very sure about something

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to be very sure about something

I swear I saw him

to make a serious statement or promise

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to make a serious statement or promise

I swear to tell the truth

to use bad language

Do not swear in class

to say words to someone

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to say words to someone

I can speak English

at this very moment

I am speaking right now

to communicate using words in a particular language

Do you speak Spanish

to say words to someone

Please speak slowly

to say words to someone

He speaks to the crowd

morally or factually correct

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morally or factually correct

You are in the right in this dispute

to be on the side of what is fair or good

He believes he is in the right

the floor above the ground floor

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the floor above the ground floor

My bedroom is upstairs

to become very angry or excited suddenly

My dad will flip out if he sees the mess

to become very angry or upset suddenly

She flipped out when she heard the bad news

to become very upset or angry suddenly

She will flip out when she sees the mess

a sudden, uncontrolled emotional reaction

He had a major flip-out at the office

to contact someone by telephone

In scene

to contact someone by telephone

Please call me tomorrow

a choice or responsibility to decide

It was a tough call

to say that someone or something is something

They call him the boss

to ask for something to happen

I will call a taxi

to become visible or noticeable

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to become visible or noticeable

He finally showed up at the party

to appear or arrive at a place

He didn't show up for the meeting

to arrive at a place for an event

He did not show up for the party

to be easily seen or noticed against a background

The stain does not show up on this dark shirt

to make someone feel ashamed in public

She showed him up in front of the team

to make someone look bad by performing better than them

He tried to show up his rival during the match

to be better than someone in a noticeable way

He showed up his rival with a better performance

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

In scene

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

after a long time or delay

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after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or at last

In scene

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

a type of cheese made from goat's milk

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a type of cheese made from goat's milk

I put goat cheese on my salad

a telephone that you pay to use in a public place

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a telephone that you pay to use in a public place

I need to find a payphone to make a call

a public phone that needs coins to use

He used a payphone to call his mother

a light, strong material made from chemicals

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a light, strong material made from chemicals

Plastic bottles are bad for the environment

a synthetic material that can be shaped

This bottle is made of plastic

a word said when parting

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a word said when parting

He said goodbye to his friend

causing laughter or amusement

In scene

causing laughter or amusement

He is a funny man

odd or unusual

That is a funny smell

to get a prize or victory

In scene

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get first place or defeat others

In scene

to get first place or defeat others

Our team will win today

to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get a prize or victory

She hopes to win the game

to get someone's love or affection

He hoped to win her heart

a very big win

The election was a big win for the party

a victory or award in a competition

That was an easy win for them

the usual or normal choice

This is the win choice

to get a victory or prize

You must win in life

to look good on someone

That jacket wins on you

content

They fight to win

to get a prize or victory

I want to win the game

to cause someone or something to come back

In scene

to cause someone or something to come back

Can you bring back my book?

to cause someone to remember something

That music brings back memories

to cause something to exist or be used again

They will bring back the rule

to take something back to a place

Please bring back my book

a person or thing that competes for something

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a person or thing that competes for something

He is a strong contender for the title

to say firmly that something must happen

In scene

to say firmly that something must happen

I insist on paying for dinner

a special event with music, food, or shows

In scene

a special event with music, food, or shows

We went to the music festival

a public celebration or performance

We went to a music festival

to have something in your mind as a goal

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to have something in your mind as a goal

I intend to visit London next year

a particular day of the month or year

In scene

a particular day of the month or year

What is today's date?

a sweet brown fruit from a palm tree

I like eating dates

to go out with someone romantically

They have been dating for two months

up to the present time

We have learned a lot to date

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

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a person you are in a romantic relationship with

Everyone likes my girlfriend

a female friend

She is my female friend

the qualities that make someone suitable for a role

She is my girlfriend and has the qualities for this role

a person one is dating

She is my girlfriend

feeling a very strong need to eat

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feeling a very strong need to eat

I am starving

in every way or to the full degree

In scene

in every way or to the full degree

I completely forgot about the meeting

for all time

In scene

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at any time; in all your life

In scene

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

at no time

I will not ever go back

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

a place where someone lives, often used informally

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a place where someone lives, often used informally

Let's go back to my pad

a small, thick piece of material used for scrubbing or cleaning

Use this pad to clean the pan

a soft, flat object used for comfort or support

Use a shoulder pad

a flat, thick area of material

I wrote it on a pad

to add extra amount to something

He tried to pad the invoice

a set of blank sheets of paper attached together at one edge

I wrote the note on a pad

to walk with quiet, light steps

The cat started to pad across the room

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

a large yellow tropical fruit with spiky leaves on top

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a large yellow tropical fruit with spiky leaves on top

I like pineapple juice

to permit or allow someone to do something

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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 stop someone from being part of a group

In scene

to stop someone from being part of a group

They froze him out of the group

the act of keeping someone out of a group

The freeze out was intentional

the son of your brother or sister

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the son of your brother or sister

My nephew is five years old

to take place and affect someone

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to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

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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 quality of being pleasant or attractive

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the quality of being pleasant or attractive

He has a charming smile

nice or delightful to be with

He is a very charming person

nice or attractive in a way that pleases people

The village has a charming atmosphere

to bring something to an end

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to bring something to an end

The meeting concluded at noon

to reach a decision after thinking

We concluded that the plan was good

to make an effort to do something

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to make an effort to do something

Don't bother to call him

to cause trouble or worry

Please don't bother me

a problem or difficulty

It is a lot of bother to move these boxes

very pleasant to taste

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very pleasant to taste

This cake is delicious

very enjoyable or satisfying

This cake is delicious

to encounter someone unexpectedly

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to encounter someone unexpectedly

I ran into an old friend today

to hit an object by accident while moving

I ran into a tree while skiing

to experience a problem or difficulty

We ran into some problems

to encounter an unexpected problem

We ran into trouble with the car

to crash into something while moving

He ran into the wall

to meet someone by chance

I ran into an old friend

to meet someone by chance

I ran into my old teacher at the park

to blend or flow into one another

The blue paint ran into the yellow paint

to get to a particular amount or level

The costs ran into thousands

to get something by paying money

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to get something by paying money

I bought a new car

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

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to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

to be unable to remember something

In scene

to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

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

food that is left after a meal

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food that is left after a meal

I ate the leftovers for lunch

left after use or not used up

We ate leftover pizza for lunch

to go back to a place or activity

In scene

to go back to a place or activity

I will get back to work soon

to reply or speak to someone again later

I will get back to you soon

to communicate with someone again later

I will get back to you later

to contact someone after a delay

I will get back to you with the answer

to answer or respond to someone

She needs to get back to him today

to start doing something again after a pause

Let us get back to work

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

to happen soon or be about to happen

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to happen soon or be about to happen

A problem came up

to happen or be mentioned

This topic will come up in the meeting

to grow up in the same place as someone else

She came up in a small town

to move to a higher place

Come up and see my room

to move near to something or someone

A stranger came up to me

to happen or appear

A problem came up at work

to move to a higher place or position

I came up the stairs to my office

to be mentioned or discussed

Your name came up in our meeting

happening or appearing soon

The exam date is coming up soon

to be going to happen in the near future

Christmas is coming up fast

to happen or take place

Many questions came up during the event

to move to a higher position or status

She came up in the company quickly

to move smoothly on skates

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to move smoothly on skates

They love to skate in the park

a type of flat fish with wings

He caught a skate

a shoe with blades or wheels for gliding

I bought new skates

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

In scene

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to come into contact with someone or something

In scene

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

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

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

in a formal or official way

In scene

in a formal or official way

They are officially married

in a way that follows official rules or procedures

The building was officially opened yesterday

to pay for something for someone else

In scene

to pay for something for someone else

My boss decided to spring for lunch

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

In scene

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

He stole my pen

something that is sold for a very low price

This jacket was a steal

to take attention or praise that someone else should get

She stole the show

to take something that does not belong to you

Someone tried to steal my bike

taken without permission

Someone tried to steal my bag

to become suddenly very angry

In scene

to become suddenly very angry

Do not fly off the handle over this

to suddenly become very angry

He flew off the handle when I told him the news

to become very angry suddenly

Please don't fly off the handle over such a small thing

moving from one state to another

In scene

moving from one state to another

We are in a transitional phase

a hot drink made from leaves

In scene

a hot drink made from leaves

I drink tea every morning

a hot drink made by pouring boiling water on dried leaves

I drink tea every morning

news or rumors about other people

She is spilling the tea about the party

at any time

In scene

at any time

Call me whenever you want

at any time that is suitable

Come visit whenever you like

something you get for winning

In scene

something you get for winning

He won a prize

someone or something very good or valuable

That vintage car is a real prize

to think something is very important

I prize our friendship

the ability to change or bend easily

In scene

the ability to change or bend easily

Yoga increases flexibility

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

In scene

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

Luck can change quickly

good things that happen by chance

In scene

good things that happen by chance

I had some good luck

to get something as a result of good luck

He lucked into this amazing job

in a hopeful way

In scene

in a hopeful way

Hopefully, the weather will be nice

to require something because it is necessary

In scene

to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

any object or matter

In scene

any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

I don't have anything

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

In scene

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

He has the authority to sign the contract

a person with special knowledge or power

She is an authority on modern art

a person who has the power to make decisions or enforce rules

You should talk to the authority in charge

a group with official power

The housing authority manages the apartments

feeling a need to eat

In scene

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

to spend time in a casual way

In scene

to spend time in a casual way

I just want to hang out at home

to put wet clothes on a line to dry

I hang out the laundry in the sun

to stick a part of your body out of an opening

Do not hang out the window

to spend time with friends in a casual way

We like to hang out on weekends

to spend time relaxing with friends

They hang out at the park every day

to spend time with someone in a relaxed way

We hung out at my house

to spend time with friends in a relaxed way

Let's hang out this evening

a casual meeting with friends or others

We planned a fun hang out for Friday

the strength or ability to be active

In scene

the strength or ability to be active

I don't have any energy today

to react too strongly to something

In scene

to react too strongly to something

Don't overreact to the news

to walk slowly with no clear direction or purpose

In scene

to walk slowly with no clear direction or purpose

They wandered around the park

to walk or move without a fixed direction

I like to wander around the city

a written order to a bank to pay money

In scene

a written order to a bank to pay money

Can I have the check please

a piece of paper showing how much money you owe for a service or meal

Could we have the check please

to look at something carefully

Please check your answers

a design of small squares, often on fabric

He wore a check shirt

an event where people try to win

In scene

an event where people try to win

She entered a photo contest

to argue against something in a legal setting

He decided to contest the decision

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