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Gilmore Girls — Season 3 Episode 1

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to learn or be told something

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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

a country or organization with very great power and influence

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a country or organization with very great power and influence

The USA is a major superpower

a special power or skill

I wish I had a superpower

to think that something will happen

In scene

to think that something will happen

I expect a call today

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

to give an impression of being something

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to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

a part of a whole divided by 100

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a part of a whole divided by 100

Fifty percent of the students passed

totally or in every way

I am one hundred percent sure

an amount of something as a part of a whole

Fifty percent of the students passed the exam

moving from inside to outside a place

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moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

as a result of

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as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

to not include someone or something

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to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

happening because of good luck

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happening because of good luck

Luckily I found my keys

happening because of good luck

Luckily I arrived on time

by good luck

Luckily, I found my keys

a gesture meaning that something is good

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a gesture meaning that something is good

He gave me a thumbs up

a sign made by raising the thumb to show agreement or approval

He gave me a thumbs up

the front part of a person's head

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the front part of a person's head

She saw many smiling faces

to be positioned with the front part turned toward something

The house faces the park

a person seen as representing something

We saw many new faces

the front part of a person's head

She has a beautiful face

to stop supporting or approving of someone publicly

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to stop supporting or approving of someone publicly

People decided to cancel the actor

to decide that a planned event will not happen

They had to cancel the meeting

to make a mark on a ticket or stamp to show it cannot be used again

The machine will cancel your ticket

to decide that something will not happen

I need to cancel my appointment

a room with a toilet and sink

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a room with a toilet and sink

Where is the bathroom?

a room with a toilet and sink

The bathroom is upstairs

complete; not divided

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complete; not divided

She gave me her undivided attention

to feel thankful for something

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to feel thankful for something

I appreciate your help

to recognize the worth of something

In scene

to recognize the worth of something

I appreciate your help

to not like or be annoyed by something

I would appreciate it if you stopped bothering me

to understand the full meaning or importance of something

I appreciate the effort you put into this

a person who works in government

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a person who works in government

He is a famous politician

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

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a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

coming after the first

This is my second book

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

to find a solution to a problem

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to find a solution to a problem

I will work out the problem

to have a particular result or outcome

In scene

to have a particular result or outcome

The situation worked out eventually

to do physical activity for fitness

I work out every morning

to think of or develop a method or solution

We need to work out a plan

to find a solution to a problem

We can work out this problem

to say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

to start making a loud sound suddenly

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to start making a loud sound suddenly

The fireworks went off loudly

to depart or go away

He went off to work

to stop following a set plan or expected way of doing things

We decided to go off the plan

to make a loud noise suddenly

The alarm will go off soon

a frame or shelf for holding things

In scene

a frame or shelf for holding things

Put the shoes on the rack

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

to cause mental or physical stress

I rack my brain to remember

a place where you can buy and eat meals

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a place where you can buy and eat meals

This restaurant is very famous

a place where you can buy and eat meals

I like to eat at a restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat a meal

Let's meet at the restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat meals

The restaurant is closed today

coming after the second in a series

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coming after the second in a series

He is the third person in line

one of three equal parts of something

I ate a third of the pizza

coming after the second

March is the third month

the same as something else

In scene

the same as something else

I found two matching socks

to compare things to find similarities

We are matching the items

having the same look or style

She wore a matching hat and scarf

being the same or similar in style

They are wearing matching shirts

to put things together that are similar

They are matching their socks

to learn or discover something

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to learn or discover something

I will find out the answer

to discover that someone has done something wrong or dishonest

I hope he does not find out

to discover or get facts about something

I want to find out the truth

to say something nice about someone

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to say something nice about someone

He complimented her on her dress

to feel sad that someone is not with you

In scene

to feel sad that someone is not with you

I miss my family

not present or not there

I missed the bus

to not do something correctly or not hit something

He missed the target

a girl or young woman

Miss Taylor is my teacher

one of two born at the same time

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one of two born at the same time

They are twins

one of two children born at the same time

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one of two children born at the same time

I have a twin brother

goods sent from one place to another

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goods sent from one place to another

The shipment arrived yesterday

at a time before the present

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at a time before the present

I finished the work earlier today

happening or coming before a particular time

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happening or coming before a particular time

We arrived earlier than our friends

happening or arriving before the expected time

The plane arrived earlier than expected

used to say something positive despite a problem

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used to say something positive despite a problem

It was cold but at least we had a heater

not less than; at the very least

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not less than; at the very least

At least three people came

to a small degree

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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 feel affection for something

In scene

to feel affection for something

I don't care for sweets

to not like something

I do not care for this food

to take care of someone or something

He cares for his sick dog

to wish for something

Would you care for some coffee?

to be in a particular position or state

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to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

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

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

used to emphasize something

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used to emphasize something

He received a fat salary

big in size or amount

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big in size or amount

The fat cat is sleeping

a natural oily substance in food

This food has too much fat

not interesting or exciting

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not interesting or exciting

This movie is boring

to suddenly stop something for a short time

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to suddenly stop something for a short time

Please do not interrupt me

a small room for storing things

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a small room for storing things

Put your coat in the closet

kept hidden or private

He is a closet fan of that band

all of something

In scene

all of something

She read the entire book

complete or full

The entire team arrived early

complete or total

I read the entire book

not sensible or intelligent

In scene

not sensible or intelligent

That was a stupid mistake

a stupid or annoying person

Stop being so stupid

a fluffy sweet made from spun sugar, often sold at fairs

I bought cotton candy at the fair

a fluffy sweet treat made of spun sugar

The child wants some cotton candy

a light, fluffy sweet food made with sugar

I bought cotton candy at the fair

a sweet food made of sugar or chocolate

She loves eating candy

a fluffy, sugary confection often sold at fairs

We bought cotton candy at the fair

a condition that causes difficulty breathing

In scene

a condition that causes difficulty breathing

He has asthma

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

to select or choose something

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to select or choose something

She helped me pick out a gift

to choose from a group

In scene

to choose from a group

Pick out a dress for the party

to recognize or identify someone in a group

I could pick out my friend in the crowd

to take something away from a surface

He picked out the pebble from his shoe

an object made in an earlier time

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an object made in an earlier time

This shop sells antiques

made in an earlier time

This table is an antique

a piece of information sent to someone

In scene

a piece of information sent to someone

I sent you a message

to send information to someone

I will message him later

a piece of information sent to someone

She left a message for you

a written message sent on a phone

He sent a message by phone

content

I received a short message

a written note sent to someone

Please leave a message

a group of musicians who play music together

In scene

a group of musicians who play music together

He is in a rock band

a range of radio frequencies used for communication

The radio operates on a specific frequency band

a thin flat piece of material

Use a rubber band

to bring people together for a common purpose

We must band together to solve this problem

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

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used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

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a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

a thing that shows what something is like

In scene

a thing that shows what something is like

Can you give me an example

a specific case used to illustrate something

Give me an example

to make a choice or reach a decision

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to make a choice or reach a decision

You need to make up your mind about the job

having qualities traditionally associated with men

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having qualities traditionally associated with men

He has a manly voice

quick to learn or understand

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quick to learn or understand

She is a clever student

quick to understand or think of things

He is a clever student

to use bad language

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to use bad language

Do not swear in class

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 be very sure about something

I swear I saw him

the air taken into the lungs

In scene

the air taken into the lungs

Take a deep breath

a category or class of things

In scene

a category or class of things

What type of music do you like

to not continue an action

He is a weird type of person

to write using a keyboard

I am typing an email

to perform a medical test

The doctor typed his blood

decorated or more expensive than usual

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decorated or more expensive than usual

They went to a fancy restaurant

to like or want something

In scene

to like or want something

Do you fancy a cup of tea

expensive or of very good quality

He wore a fancy suit

the ability to create ideas or pictures in your mind

It was just a flight of fancy

unexpected or pleasing

It was a fancy little gift

a thought or plan in your mind

It was just a passing fancy

a small sweet food item

I bought a sweet fancy at the shop

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

In scene

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

I read a book

to arrange to use something in advance

I want to book a room

to officially record someone's arrest in police records

The police decided to book the suspect

a written work with pages

I am reading a good book

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

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to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

saying the opposite of what you mean to be funny or unkind

In scene

saying the opposite of what you mean to be funny or unkind

He has a sarcastic tone

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to tell someone something

In scene

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

to come into someone's mind

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to come into someone's mind

It didn't occur to me

an expression of regret for a mistake

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an expression of regret for a mistake

I owe you an apology

a statement saying you are sorry

Please accept my apology

words that say you are sorry

She accepted his apology

to feel angry or upset about something unfair

In scene

to feel angry or upset about something unfair

I resent the way he speaks to me

the person who

In scene

the person who

Whoever knows the answer should raise their hand

the person that or any person that

Whoever arrives first wins

the side that faces forward

In scene

the side that faces forward

Sit in the front of the car

to serve as a false appearance for something

They used the store as a front

a particular area of activity or interest

They are working on the diplomatic front

a public activity used to hide a secret illegal activity

The event was a front for his illegal activities

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

Please stand at the front of the line

to give someone something before they pay for it

Can you front me the money until Friday

the forward edge of an advancing mass of air

A cold front is moving in

the forward part of something

Stand at the front of the line

a substance used to enhance appearance

In scene

a substance used to enhance appearance

She wears makeup every day

the way something is put together

The chemical makeup of the soil is complex

products used to decorate the face

I bought new makeup

a test taken to replace one that was missed

I took a makeup test today

relating to the US Democratic Party

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relating to the US Democratic Party

She is a Democratic candidate

involving equal choice or power for all people

They have a democratic system

relating to a system of government where people vote for leaders

They live in a democratic country

a device that makes a loud noise to wake someone up at a set time

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a device that makes a loud noise to wake someone up at a set time

I set my alarm clock for seven

a device that makes a loud noise to wake someone up

I set my alarm clock for 7 AM

the flat surface above a fireplace

In scene

the flat surface above a fireplace

There are photos on the mantelpiece

a thin stick of wood with graphite for writing or drawing

In scene

a thin stick of wood with graphite for writing or drawing

I have a yellow pencil

to write something in a calendar as a tentative plan

I will pencil our meeting in for Friday

to write or mark something with a pencil

Please pencil your name on the list

to become very anxious, upset, or frightened

In scene

to become very anxious, upset, or frightened

I freaked out when I saw the spider

a sudden, intense display of strong emotion

She had a major freak out in front of everyone

a sudden, intense episode of fear or panic

She had a major freak-out

to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

Do not freak out about the exam

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

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 get something by paying money

In scene

to get something by paying money

I bought a new car

a risky or bold act done to show courage

In scene

a risky or bold act done to show courage

I accepted the dare

willing to take risks or try new things

She dared to sing on the stage

to be brave enough to do something

He didn't dare to jump

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

In scene

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 list of things to do or discuss

In scene

a list of things to do or discuss

What is on the agenda for today

belief in your own worth or abilities

In scene

belief in your own worth or abilities

He has high self esteem

the feeling of being sure of yourself

High self esteem leads to happiness

confidence in your own value

Respecting others helps your self esteem

in an unsatisfactory way

In scene

in an unsatisfactory way

He played the game badly

very much

I badly need some help

to ask someone to go on a date

He decided to ask her out

to invite someone to go on a romantic date

He wants to ask her out

to invite someone to go on a date

He wants to ask her out

to ask someone to go on a date

He wants to ask her out

a request for someone to go on a date

He decided to ask her out

to share the same view as someone

In scene

to share the same view as someone

We agree on this point

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

meat from a cow

In scene

meat from a cow

I love beef steaks

a problem or disagreement with someone

I have some beef with him

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

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

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