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Gilmore Girls — Season 2 Episode 18

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to stop working, usually because of old age

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to stop working, usually because of old age

My father will retire next year

to leave your job and stop working

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to leave your job and stop working

He wants to retire next year

to leave one room and go to another

He retired to his room to read

to stop working, usually because of old age

She is planning to retire soon

not sensible or intelligent

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not sensible or intelligent

That was a stupid mistake

a stupid or annoying person

Stop being so stupid

unusual or odd

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unusual or odd

This is a weird smell

not normal or ordinary

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not normal or ordinary

He had a weird dream last night

to make someone feel strange or uncomfortable

He weirded me out

to make someone feel strange or uneasy

His comment really weirded me out

to ask for something in an urgent way

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to ask for something in an urgent way

I beg you to stay

to ask someone for something, often money or help

He begged for money on the street

a group of words that form a unit

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a group of words that form a unit

I don't know this phrase

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

Okay, let's go

to make something full

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to make something full

Please fill up the bottle

to eat until you are no longer hungry

I ate snacks to fill up

to add fuel to a vehicle's tank

I need to fill up the car before the trip

to make something full

Please fill up the water bottle

to make a place or person free of something unwanted

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to make a place or person free of something unwanted

I need to get rid of this old stuff

to make something go away

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to make something go away

I need to get rid of this old sofa

to throw away, remove, or stop dealing with something you do not want

I need to get rid of this old chair

the management of money and assets

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the management of money and assets

He studies finance at university

money provided for a project or purchase

They need finance for the new project

to give money for a project or purchase

They will finance the new project.

a small area of still water

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a small area of still water

There are fish in the pond

a small area of still water, smaller than a lake

The ducks are swimming in the pond

not quite but close

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not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

a stupid or clumsy person

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a stupid or clumsy person

He is such a gomer

friendly or pleasant

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friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

enjoyable or good

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enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

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in a simple or straightforward way; merely

I simply wanted to help

in a simple or straightforward manner

She explained it simply

used to emphasize a statement

It is simply amazing

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

It is simply a matter of time

not letting water through

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not letting water through

This jacket is waterproof

feeling sick or unwell

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feeling sick or unwell

She is too ill to work

not good or favorable

He speaks ill of his neighbors

to cause liquid to fall accidentally

He spilled the milk

up to the time when

Wait till tomorrow

to move to a place

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to move to a place

Come here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Come now do not be upset

to occur or take place

How did this come about

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

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to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me may I pass

to ask someone to pardon you

Please excuse my foolish error

a reason given to explain or justify an action

He has a good excuse

a reason given to explain a mistake

Do not make an excuse for being late

without any limit

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without any limit

The universe is infinitely large

to become less upset or excited

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to become less upset or excited

You need to calm down

to make calm or relaxed

He tried to calm down his angry friend

to become less angry or excited

Please calm down

to cause something to begin or happen

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to cause something to begin or happen

The news set off a panic

to start a journey

We set off early in the morning

to make someone become very angry

His rude comment set her off

in accordance with fact or reality

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in accordance with fact or reality

It is true that she is here

always telling the truth

He is a true person

always supporting and being faithful to someone

She is a true friend to me

always working as expected

This system is true and effective

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

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a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

I drink coffee every morning

a hot drink made from roasted beans

Do you want some coffee?

to think that something will happen

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to think that something will happen

I expect a call today

to be pregnant with a baby

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to be pregnant with a baby

She is expecting a baby

to be required or expected to do something

You are expected to come

content

I expect a reply soon

not less than; at the very least

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not less than; at the very least

At least three people came

used to say something positive despite a problem

It was cold but at least we had a heater

to a small degree

I am not in the least bit worried

the smallest in amount or degree

This is the least expensive room

to cut food into small square pieces

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to cut food into small square pieces

The recipe calls for cubed potatoes

a solid object with six equal square sides

I want cubed ice

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

a diet that avoids carbohydrates

She follows a no carb diet

containing very little or no carbohydrates

I am on a no-carb diet

the way two people or things are linked

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the way two people or things are linked

There is a relationship between diet and health

a close connection between two people

They have a good relationship

a close romantic or personal bond between two people

They have a strong relationship

to say something again in a different way

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to say something again in a different way

Can you rephrase that sentence?

to recognize something as true or valid

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to recognize something as true or valid

I accept the truth

to say yes to something

She accepted the invitation

a penalty for doing something wrong

I accept your offer

to take something that is offered

He accepted the award

a board used to play chess

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a board used to play chess

We set up the pieces on the chessboard

to give off small flashes of light

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to give off small flashes of light

The diamonds sparkle in the light

a shiny substance applied to the lips

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a shiny substance applied to the lips

She is applying lip gloss

a shiny cosmetic applied to the lips

I forgot my lip gloss at home

a smooth, bright surface

She applied some lip gloss before leaving

very bad or unpleasant

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very bad or unpleasant

The weather is horrible

very bad or unpleasant

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very bad or unpleasant

The food was horrible

to a very great degree

There was a horrible amount of work

very bad or unpleasant

This is a horrible smell

able to do tasks quickly and well

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able to do tasks quickly and well

This new system is more efficient

a small hotel or place to stay

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a small hotel or place to stay

We stayed at a cozy inn

a small hotel or pub that provides lodging for travelers

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a small hotel or pub that provides lodging for travelers

We stayed at a cozy inn

to some extent; kind of

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to some extent; kind of

I sort of agree with you

a group with similar features

This is a new sort of fruit

a particular kind of something

What sort of music do you like

the set of qualities that make a person who they are

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the set of qualities that make a person who they are

People have different personalities

relating to one specific person or thing

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relating to one specific person or thing

She has a certain charm

sure to happen

Success is certain

without any doubt

I am certain that he is right

thin sheets used for writing or printing

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thin sheets used for writing or printing

I need a piece of paper

to put a layer of material over a surface

They decided to paper the bedroom

a piece of writing for school or publication

She wrote a paper about history

to change words from one language to another

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to change words from one language to another

Please translate this letter for me

to change something from one form to another

He can translate the book into English

to explain the meaning of something in other words

Can you translate this sentence

to put something into action

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to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

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to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

to make use of something

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to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

to behave in a way that is not natural to impress others

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to behave in a way that is not natural to impress others

He likes to pose as a rich man

a particular way of holding your body

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a particular way of holding your body

She struck a pose

to cause something to exist

This poses a great risk

a sentence that asks for information

He posed a difficult question

a move where you jump and rotate backward in the air

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a move where you jump and rotate backward in the air

He performed a perfect back flip

a move where you jump and rotate backward in the air

He performed a perfect back flip

to a small degree

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to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

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 very large amount

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a very large amount

We have supplies up the wazoo

to come to one place as a group

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to come to one place as a group

We will gather here tonight

to bring people or things to one place

Please gather your things before we leave

to bring under control

She gathered her thoughts

to understand or conclude from information

I gather that you are tired

to say something not serious

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to say something not serious

I am just kidding

a young person

The kid is playing

to be sold or found in a particular form

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to be sold or found in a particular form

This dress comes in red

to move into a room or building

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to move into a room or building

Please come in

to have a part or role in a situation

Where does the expert come in

to finish in a particular position in a competition

She came in second in the race

to arrive or finish in a position

She came in first in the race

to be useful in a situation

This tool will come in handy later

to become involved in a situation

They asked me to come in on the project

a device used to keep a door, box, etc. closed or secure

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a device used to keep a door, box, etc. closed or secure

I lost the key to my lock

a small amount of hair

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a small amount of hair

She cut a lock of hair

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

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to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

The lock is broken

the border or side of something

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the border or side of something

Write your notes in the margin

the difference between the cost of making something and the price it is sold for

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the difference between the cost of making something and the price it is sold for

Our profit margin is very low this year

the amount by which one thing is more than another

He won the race by a small margin

possibly or maybe

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possibly or maybe

Perhaps it will rain today

the central part or point

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the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

the time that has already happened

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the time that has already happened

We should learn from the past

a time that is after the exact hour

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a time that is after the exact hour

It is ten past five

to someone so they can consider or approve it

Please pass this document to the manager

a type of baked pastry or savory dish

He bought a fresh past

feeling bad about doing something wrong

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feeling bad about doing something wrong

He felt guilty about lying

responsible for doing something wrong

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responsible for doing something wrong

He felt guilty about lying

having done something that is against the law or moral rules

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having done something that is against the law or moral rules

The jury found him guilty

feeling or showing guilt

He felt guilty about lying

to appear or arrive at a place

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to appear or arrive at a place

He didn't show up for the meeting

to become visible or noticeable

He finally showed up at the party

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

to come together in one place

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to come together in one place

Let's get together for coffee

to start a romantic relationship

They finally got together

to spend time with someone in a social setting

We should get together for coffee

to arrange or prepare something

I need to get together my notes

a social meeting of people

We are having a small get-together tonight

to spend time or effort on something

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to spend time or effort on something

She put in a lot of work on this project

to move someone or something into a particular position or place

Please put in the new batteries

to formally give something for consideration

I put in an application for the job

to move something into a container or space

I put in the keys into the bag

to place something into position

They will put in a new heater

not fake or artificial

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not fake or artificial

This is genuine leather

in a truthful and honest way

He has a genuine interest in art

to advertise or tell people about a product or service

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to advertise or tell people about a product or service

They market their products online

ready to be bought or sold

This product is ready for the market

the desire or need for a product or service among consumers

There is a big market for organic food

a place or system where people buy and sell goods or services

I go to the market every Sunday

a formal written request for something

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a formal written request for something

She sent her job application

a piece of software on a computer or phone

I downloaded a new application

a practical use for something

This tool has a useful application

to be interesting or pleasing

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to be interesting or pleasing

This idea appeals to me

a formal request to change a decision

He filed an appeal

to move to a specific page in a book

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to move to a specific page in a book

Students turn to page fifty

to go to someone for support or advice

You can always turn to your family

to start paying attention to something

Now let us turn to the next topic

to move your body to look at someone

Please turn to me

the least possible amount

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the least possible amount

The minimum age is 18

the least possible quantity or degree

The job requires a minimum of five years experience

in or to any place

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in or to any place

You can sit anywhere

any location or direction

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any location or direction

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

I cannot find my keys anywhere

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

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

The key fits the lock perfectly

a sudden, uncontrolled burst of physical movement

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a sudden, uncontrolled burst of physical movement

He had a fit of anger

right for a particular situation

He is not fit for the job

strong and in good physical shape

She exercises to stay fit

dealing with things in a sensible way

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dealing with things in a sensible way

We need a pragmatic approach

in a way that is right or true

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in a way that is right or true

Please spell your name correctly

to say no to an offer or invitation

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to say no to an offer or invitation

I had to decline the invitation

to become smaller or weaker

The population began to decline

to be on your feet with your body upright

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to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

to be able to accept something unpleasant

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to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to make something new or bring into existence

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to make something new or bring into existence

I want to create a new account

very dirty or covered with dirt

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very dirty or covered with dirt

His shoes were filthy

extremely

He is filthy rich

to make something known publicly

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to make something known publicly

They announced the winner

to make something known publicly

They will announce the winner soon

to tell people something officially

The company announced a new plan

to make something known to people

They will announce the winner soon

to make someone feel very happy or excited

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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

to be of significance or relevance

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to be of significance or relevance

It does not matter to me

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

This is a private matter

a short period of time

It happened in a matter of days

the material that things are made of

Everything is made of matter

significance or relevance

This work is a matter of great importance

a difficult or troubling situation

I have a private matter to discuss with you

a topic or situation being discussed

We should focus on the matter at hand

a physical material or substance

Everything in the universe is made of matter

a subject or situation being discussed

Let us talk about a different matter

to beat a mixture more than needed

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to beat a mixture more than needed

Do not over-whip the cream

the number 14

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the number 14

I have fourteen apples

to move upward using hands and feet

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to move upward using hands and feet

He climbed the mountain

to move downward using hands and feet

He climbed down the ladder

to move to the top of something

He likes to climb trees

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