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Gilmore Girls — Season 2 Episode 21

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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

a reason given to explain or justify an action

In scene

a reason given to explain or justify an action

He has a good excuse

to ask someone to pardon you

Please excuse my foolish error

a reason given to explain a mistake

Do not make an excuse for being late

before now; in the past

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before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

In scene

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

a machine for playing music

In scene

a machine for playing music

He bought a new stereo

a device that plays music from CDs, radio, etc.

He bought a new stereo

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

having no mistakes or defects

In scene

having no mistakes or defects

This diamond is perfect

a reason you give to explain a mistake

That is just a perfect for being late

to make something have no mistakes or defects

She wants to perfect her skills

a score or mark given for school work

She got a perfect on her history exam

an unexpected event that causes damage or injury

In scene

an unexpected event that causes damage or injury

There was a car accident yesterday

an unexpected and harmful event

In scene

an unexpected and harmful event

It was a car accident

something that happens without being planned

It was just an accident

happening until now or even now

In scene

happening until now or even now

I am still waiting

not moving

Stand still

despite what was said

It was raining, but he still went out

to produce or create something

In scene

to produce or create something

He made up a story

products used to color or change the face

She puts on her make up

to decide something firmly

He made up his mind

to become friends again after an argument

They finally made up

the way a person or thing looks

The make-up of the room is simple

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

The chemical make-up of the water is simple

to create a story or excuse

He had to make up an excuse

plates, bowls, and other items used for serving and eating food

In scene

plates, bowls, and other items used for serving and eating food

Please wash the dishes

a prepared food item or meal

She prepared several healthy dishes

a flat container for serving or eating food

This is a beautiful dish

flat containers for serving or eating food

Please wash the dishes

to make someone or something go somewhere

In scene

to make someone or something go somewhere

I am sending an email

to send information to someone

I am sending a message to my friend

to cause a message to go to someone

I am sending a letter to her

to cause something to go to a person or place

I am sending a letter to my friend

to make a liquid flow from a container

In scene

to make a liquid flow from a container

Please pour me some water

to give all your attention to something

He poured all his attention into the work

to rain very hard

It is pouring outside today

to form letters or words on a surface

In scene

to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

to create words on a page

I want to write a story

to form letters or words on a surface

Please write your name here

to show respect or admiration

In scene

to show respect or admiration

He saluted the officer

to show respect by raising your hand to your head

The soldier will salute the officer

to look at someone or something carefully

In scene

to look at someone or something carefully

Please check out the report

to take something from a library for a period of time

I need to check out this book from the library

to complete the formal process of leaving a hotel or paying for goods at a store

We need to check out by noon

to make sure something is correct or true

I will check out the facts

the act of leaving a hotel or paying for goods

Please complete your hotel check-out before noon

to a small degree

In scene

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

causing admiration or wonder

In scene

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

recorded video material

In scene

recorded video material

We have footage of the accident

the size of a space measured in square feet

The house has a large footage

at an earlier time

In scene

at an earlier time

She previously worked here

at an earlier time

I met her previously

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

In scene

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

in a complete or absolute way

In scene

in a complete or absolute way

I totally agree with you

to examine or test for something

In scene

to examine or test for something

Doctors screen patients for the virus

a flat surface that shows images or information

The phone screen is broken

a flat surface made of wire or plastic with small holes, used in windows or doors

The screen keeps bugs out

of the lowest quality or most severe

In scene

of the lowest quality or most severe

This is the worst restaurant in town

of the lowest quality or most severe

It was the worst day of his life

the most unpleasant or of the lowest quality

This is the worst movie I have ever seen

to say something not serious

In scene

to say something not serious

I am just kidding

a young person

The kid is playing

to become dry and weak

In scene

to become dry and weak

The flowers began to wither in the sun

to get money or reward for work

In scene

to get money or reward for work

He earns a good salary

to get money by working

I need to earn money

to get money for work done

She earns a salary

to get money for work done

He earns payment for his work

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

In scene

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the part of your body used to see

In scene

the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

In scene

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

to seem or appear a certain way

In scene

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

used to get someone's attention

In scene

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

to reach a place or destination

In scene

to reach a place or destination

We will arrive at the station soon

not on time

The train will arrive late

to get to a place

We arrive at the station at noon

to get to a place

They arrive in London tomorrow

an area of grass in a yard

In scene

an area of grass in a yard

He is mowing the lawn

an area of grass in a yard

The children are playing on the lawn

made to feel eager to do something

In scene

made to feel eager to do something

She felt inspired to finish her project

full of new and clever ideas

She felt inspired to write a song

given ideas or motivation by someone or something

She was inspired by the speech

making someone feel eager to do something

The teacher gave an inspired speech

a warm piece of clothing for the upper body

In scene

a warm piece of clothing for the upper body

I wear a sweater in winter

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body

Wear a sweater

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually made of wool

I bought a wool sweater

a particular area or position

In scene

a particular area or position

This is a beautiful place

to occur or take place

The meeting will take place tomorrow

to put something in a position

Please place the book on the table

to know or recognize someone

I know his face but I can't place him

to move to a place

In scene

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

the joint between the hand and arm

In scene

the joint between the hand and arm

He wore a watch on his wrist

perhaps

In scene

perhaps

Maybe he is late

possibly; used to express uncertainty

Maybe it will rain

something that might happen or be true

It is a maybe

to feel deep affection for someone

In scene

to feel deep affection for someone

They are in love with each other

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

coming after the seventh

In scene

coming after the seventh

This is the eighth page

one of eight equal parts

Eat one eighth of the cake

to put forward an idea or plan

In scene

to put forward an idea or plan

I propose a new plan

to ask someone to marry you

He proposed to her last night

to ask someone to marry you

He decided to propose

a group of people living in the same place

In scene

a group of people living in the same place

Our community is very friendly

relating to a specific area or group of people

He is an active member of our community

groups of people living in the same area

We have a strong community here

going away from a place

In scene

going away from a place

The outbound flight leaves at noon

the average of a student's grades in school

My grade point average is high

the typical value of a set of numbers

My grade-point average is high

relating to a job that requires special training

In scene

relating to a job that requires special training

She wants to improve her professional skills

a person who is highly skilled in a job

He is a professional photographer

connected to a person's job or career

This is a professional decision

the strong effect of something pushing against something else

In scene

the strong effect of something pushing against something else

The water pressure is high

the feeling of worry caused by demands

In scene

the feeling of worry caused by demands

He is under a lot of pressure

to try to make someone do something

In scene

to try to make someone do something

They pressured him to sign the paper

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

a statement that you will definitely do something

In scene

a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

to speak about something briefly

In scene

to speak about something briefly

He didn't mention the price

to speak about something briefly

Please mention your experience in the letter

to say something about someone or something

He mentioned the book to me

a person who takes care of children

In scene

a person who takes care of children

The nanny looks after the baby

a person employed to look after children in a family

The nanny is playing with the kids

a time that is after the exact hour

In scene

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

the time that has already happened

We should learn from the past

a type of baked pastry or savory dish

He bought a fresh past

to not look at or listen to someone or something

In scene

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

a title used before a married woman's name

In scene

a title used before a married woman's name

Mrs. Smith is my teacher

to fit into a small space

In scene

to fit into a small space

We were cramped into the small car

to restrict or hold back something

Lack of money can cramp your style

a sudden pain in a muscle

I got a cramp in my leg while swimming

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

I got a cramp in my leg

to make something full

In scene

to make something full

Please fill the glass with water

to become extremely frightened

He was filled with dread

to write information in empty spaces

Please fill out this form

as much food as you want to eat

Eat your fill

to give someone information about something

Please fill me in on the details

to spend time doing something

She fills her days with reading

to make something full by adding things to it

Fill the bottle with water

to take the place of someone in a job or role

Fill the position

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

tardy

In scene

tardy

I am late for work

happening or done not long ago

In scene

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

not on time

I am late for work

to the full extent

In scene

to the full extent

I fully agree with you

in a hopeful way

He fully expects to succeed

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

able to be carried or moved easily

In scene

able to be carried or moved easily

I have a portable charger

to learn or be told something

In scene

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

in a clear way

In scene

in a clear way

It is clearly visible

in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand

She spoke clearly during the meeting

to make something happen

In scene

to make something happen

His research led to a new discovery

to show someone the way

He led me to the room

to show the way by going in front

She led us through the dark forest

a device that produces light

The room has an LED bulb

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

In scene

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 do something fun for a special event

In scene

to do something fun for a special event

We will celebrate your birthday tonight

to do something fun for a special event

We celebrate my birthday

to do something special to mark an important event

They celebrate the victory

to take part in a special event or occasion

We celebrate his birthday every year

to feel very happy and eager

In scene

to feel very happy and eager

This book will excite you

to make someone feel very happy or eager

The news will excite the children

to cause someone to feel eager or interested

The news will excite the fans

to let someone or something go

In scene

to let someone or something go

Please release the bird

a legal document that gives up a claim or right

She signed a legal release

to let something go or make it available

The band will release their new album next week

a feeling of being free from stress or tension

Crying brought her a sense of release

a part of a gun that you pull to fire it

Pull the release to fire the gun

an unknown or unspecified place

In scene

an unknown or unspecified place

I left my keys somewhere

place

I left my keys somewhere

an unspecified or unknown location

I left my keys somewhere

having or showing quick intelligence

In scene

having or showing quick intelligence

He is a smart student

to cause a sharp, stinging pain

My eyes began to smart

well-dressed or neat in appearance

He looks very smart in his suit

showing good judgment

It was a smart choice

used to say that something will happen only if something else does not happen

In scene

used to say that something will happen only if something else does not happen

You cannot pass unless you study hard

except if

I won't go unless you come

something that is hard to understand or explain

In scene

something that is hard to understand or explain

Solving the crime was a real mystery

something not known or explained

In scene

something not known or explained

It is a mystery

a person whose identity or character is not known

The new student is a total mystery

a common pain-relieving drug

In scene

a common pain-relieving drug

I took an aspirin for my headache

a medicine used to reduce pain or fever

In scene

a medicine used to reduce pain or fever

I took an aspirin for my headache

for the most part

In scene

for the most part

The students are mostly from Turkey

mainly

It is mostly sunny today

to give assistance to someone

In scene

to give assistance to someone

He is helping me with my homework

an amount of food served to one person

I would like a second helping

to give support or aid

I am helping my friend with homework

a food made from heated corn kernels that pop

In scene

a food made from heated corn kernels that pop

I love eating popcorn

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

causing strong dislike or revulsion

In scene

causing strong dislike or revulsion

Such behavior is disgusting

causing strong dislike or revulsion

The garbage smells disgusting

feeling strong dislike or revulsion

This food is disgusting

very unpleasant or offensive

His behavior was disgusting

covered with a layer of chocolate

These strawberries are chocolate covered

a sweet food covered with chocolate

I ate a chocolate-covered strawberry

information or awareness gained through experience

In scene

information or awareness gained through experience

She has a lot of knowledge about history

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

unable to breathe easily

In scene

unable to breathe easily

I am out of breath after running

having difficulty breathing after effort

I am out of breath

unable to get enough air into the lungs

The diver was out of breath

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