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Gilmore Girls — Season 2 Episode 22

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to go away from a place or situation

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to go away from a place or situation

He decided to walk away

to leave a place or situation

He walked away from the house

to depart from a place or abandon a situation, often to avoid difficulty or unpleasantness

It is better to walk away from an argument

having greater length or duration

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having greater length or duration

This bridge is longer

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

The movie was longer than the book

for a greater amount of time

We need more time to work

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

a period of one thousand years

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a period of one thousand years

We are in a new millennium

a period of one thousand years

The castle is over a millennium old

to change or damage something without permission

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to change or damage something without permission

Someone tried to tamper with the lock

not containing wheat

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not containing wheat

This bread is wheat-free

used to show you are surprised or frightened

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used to show you are surprised or frightened

Yikes, that is a big spider

starting at the present time and continuing into the future

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starting at the present time and continuing into the future

I will not eat junk food from now on

starting at the present time and continuing into the future

I will work harder from now on

starting at the present moment and continuing into the future

Keep the door locked from now on

from this moment forward

From now on, I will be more careful

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

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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

to start to exist or occur

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to start to exist or occur

A new problem might arise

to happen or start to exist

A new problem may arise

to happen or start to exist

Problems arise when we rush

a work of high quality that is widely admired

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a work of high quality that is widely admired

This book is a classic

serving as a standard example

This is a classic example

a formal address given to an audience

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a formal address given to an audience

The politician gave a short speech

the act of speaking

Speech is a basic human ability

a formal address given to an audience

He gave a great speech

a machine that can move and do tasks automatically

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a machine that can move and do tasks automatically

The robot can clean the house

a group of people born around the same time

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a group of people born around the same time

Every generation is different

the act of producing or making something

This machine is used for the generation of electricity

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

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the force that causes good or bad things to happen

Luck can change quickly

good things that happen by chance

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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

to not continue an action

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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

not fair or just

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not fair or just

This decision is unfair

a state of complete confusion

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a state of complete confusion

The city was in total chaos

to get pleasure from something

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to get pleasure from something

I enjoy reading books

to show something for the first time

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to show something for the first time

The company unveiled its new product

to use time doing something

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to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

a group with similar features

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a group with similar features

What sort of food is this

to separate or order things into groups

Please sort these books

to deal with a problem or situation successfully

I will sort this problem out soon

to show happiness by curving your mouth

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to show happiness by curving your mouth

She smiled at me

to show kindness or approval to someone

Fortune smiled on the family

a happy look on your face with your mouth turned up

He has a beautiful smile

to make a happy face with your mouth turned up

She gave a small smile

in the recent past

In scene

in the recent past

I have been very busy lately

the soft muscle inside the mouth used for tasting and speaking

In scene

the soft muscle inside the mouth used for tasting and speaking

He burned his tongue on the hot coffee

a system of words used for speaking

English is my mother tongue

to touch or move something with the tongue

The dog tongued the bone

the tongue of an animal used as food

He tried eating beef tongue

to keep away from someone or something

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to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid heavy traffic

to keep away from something

Try to avoid bad habits

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid traffic

an explosive device that produces colorful lights and noise for entertainment

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an explosive device that produces colorful lights and noise for entertainment

They set off fireworks

a substance used to fill something

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a substance used to fill something

The pie has a fruit filling

as much food as you want to eat

This soup is very filling

to make something full

I am filling the glass with water

to take the place of someone in a job or role

She is filling for the manager today

to cause mental or physical stress

In scene

to cause mental or physical stress

I rack my brain to remember

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

It is time to hit the rack

the upper front part of a woman's body

She has a large rack

a frame or shelf for holding things

Put the shoes on the rack

the activities of government and public affairs

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the activities of government and public affairs

I am interested in politics

a person's ideas or opinions about government and public affairs

Their politics are very conservative

activities related to gaining or using power in a group

Office politics can be difficult

a place to live that is part of a larger building

In scene

a place to live that is part of a larger building

I live in a small apartment

a set of rooms to live in

Your apartment is very beautiful

a place to live that is part of a larger building

She lives in a small apartment

of high quality or acceptable

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of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

in good health or condition

In scene

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

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to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

Please forgive me

to stop feeling angry with someone for something they did

You should forgive him for his mistake

in an unexpected way

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in an unexpected way

Suddenly, it started to rain

happening fast or without warning

The rain started suddenly

to get or take something with a fast movement

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to get or take something with a fast movement

She grabbed her keys and left

to surround or be on all sides of something

The walls grab the garden

to take something quickly with your hand

She reached out to grab the bag

to take liquid into the body

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to take liquid into the body

He is drinking water

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I am drinking water

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

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

We are having chicken for dinner

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

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

What's for dinner?

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

We are having dinner at seven

a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

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a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

He cast his vote for the candidate

to make a choice in an election or meeting

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to make a choice in an election or meeting

I will vote tomorrow

to greet someone who has arrived

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to greet someone who has arrived

They welcomed the guests

allowed to do something

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allowed to do something

Questions are welcome

to be happy to receive something

You are welcome here

to produce or create something

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to produce or create something

She is making a cake

to cause someone to do something

She is making me clean the room

to get money from a job or activity

She is making a lot of money

a characteristic or feature that contributes to something

He has the making of a champion

not known or identified

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not known or identified

The author of the poem is unknown

a quantity that is not known or identified in a math problem

Find the value of the unknown

a long-established way of doing something

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a long-established way of doing something

It is a family tradition

to pay no attention to something

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to pay no attention to something

Ignore the warning signs

to not pay attention to someone or something

He ignored me at the party

to not look at or listen to someone or something

He ignored my question

not looking at or listening to something

Just ignore the noise

to give someone an award or medal for their achievements

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to give someone an award or medal for their achievements

The general was decorated for his service

to add things to make something look nice

We decorate the cake

making a room or place look nice

We want to decorate our living room

to add nice things to something to make it look better

We decorate the house for Christmas

big in size or amount

In scene

big in size or amount

The fat cat is sleeping

used to emphasize something

He received a fat salary

a natural oily substance in food

This food has too much fat

to become joined in marriage

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to become joined in marriage

They decided to wed in June

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

to put on different clothes

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to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

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

as it seems or appears

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as it seems or appears

Apparently, he forgot the meeting

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

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to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

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

possibly or maybe

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possibly or maybe

Perhaps it will rain today

to a previous place or position

In scene

to a previous place or position

Please come back

the part that is behind or at the back of something

My back hurts

to reply to someone's message

I will write back soon

to support someone or something

I will back you up

more quick, sharp, or lively in style or manner

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more quick, sharp, or lively in style or manner

This presentation needs to be a bit snappier

a type of cloth made from flax

In scene

a type of cloth made from flax

This shirt is made of linen

an object or item

This is a useful thing

actions or events that people do

We have many things to do today

objects or matters of any kind

I have many things in my bag

an object, idea, or situation

Some things are hard to explain

general situations or activities

Things are going well

items or matters

Please put your things away

a class or teaching session

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a class or teaching session

I have an English lesson

a period of time when someone is taught something

I have a math lesson today

a piece of wisdom from an event

This was a hard lesson

a period of learning or instruction

I have a piano lesson today

the soft organ inside the head that controls thought and feeling

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the soft organ inside the head that controls thought and feeling

The brain controls the body

to hit someone very hard on the head

He threatened to brain his enemy with a club

the ability to think and learn

He has a great brain

a procedure to check for a medical condition

The doctor performed a medical examination

in a better position than others

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in a better position than others

She is ahead in the race

earlier than planned or expected

We arrived ahead of schedule

in the direction in front

Go straight ahead

coming or happening in the time to come

There are many challenges ahead

to make a serious statement or promise

In scene

to make a serious statement or promise

I swear to tell the truth

to be very sure about something

I swear I saw him

to use bad language

Do not swear in class

to be decided by a particular thing

In scene

to be decided by a particular thing

It all comes down to money

to be decided by one main thing

It all comes down to money

to go to a lower place or area

Please come down to the lobby

to go to a place, especially a lower or more specific location

Please come down to the kitchen

to feel sorry for someone

In scene

to feel sorry for someone

I pity him

a feeling of sadness that something is not as good as it should be

In scene

a feeling of sadness that something is not as good as it should be

It is a pity that you cannot come

a feeling of sadness for your own bad situation

Stop feeling pity for yourself

a person who lacks good sense

He is a total pity

to pay attention to sound

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to pay attention to sound

I listen to music

to give attention to a sound or person speaking

I like to listen to music

to give attention to a sound or someone speaking

Please listen to my advice

to hear and focus on something

Listen to the teacher

a small room for storing things

In scene

a small room for storing things

Put your coat in the closet

kept hidden or private

He is a closet fan of that band

to keep someone or something from being harmed

In scene

to keep someone or something from being harmed

The mother protected her child from the rain

to keep someone or something from harm

We must protect the environment

to keep something safe

We must protect the environment

causing pain or suffering

In scene

causing pain or suffering

He is a cruel person

to think someone or something is less good or important than they really are

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to think someone or something is less good or important than they really are

Do not underestimate your abilities

to think someone is less capable than they are

Never underestimate your opponent

to think something is smaller or less important than it really is

Never underestimate your own potential

that is enough; no more

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that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

In scene

as much as needed

This is enough for me

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

a popular phrase used by a person or group

In scene

a popular phrase used by a person or group

The character has a famous catchphrase

a thing you want to do or achieve

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a thing you want to do or achieve

My intention is to learn English

to say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

I agree with you

to say yes or have the same opinion

I agree with your plan

to share the same view as someone

We agree on this point

to take place

In scene

to take place

What happened?

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

an event where people can meet someone famous or important

In scene

an event where people can meet someone famous or important

The fans attended a meet and greet with the singer

an event where people can meet and talk to a famous person

The singer held a meet and greet after the concert

causing a feeling of sickness

In scene

causing a feeling of sickness

The smell was nauseating

very unpleasant or awful

In scene

very unpleasant or awful

This is a godforsaken place

a high-ranking officer in an organization or government, below the president

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a high-ranking officer in an organization or government, below the president

She is a vice president at the firm

the person next in rank below a president

The vice president assisted the leader

a high position in a company or government below the president

They promoted her to vice president

the person who is second in charge of a country

The vice president gave a speech

a person who is second in command of a group or organization

The vice-president will lead the meeting today

used to call attention or express surprise

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used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

physical harm that reduces value or usefulness

In scene

physical harm that reduces value or usefulness

The storm caused a lot of damage

the amount of money you have to pay

How much is the damage for the meal

a statement saying you are sorry

In scene

a statement saying you are sorry

Please accept my apology

an expression of regret for a mistake

I owe you an apology

words that say you are sorry

She accepted his apology

to go on for a period of time

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to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

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

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

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

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

She spoke clearly during the meeting

in a clear way

It is clearly visible

a rude phrase to show anger at someone

In scene

a rude phrase to show anger at someone

Screw you, I am not helping you anymore

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