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Gilmore Girls — Season 3 Episode 15

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an expression of appreciation

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an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

a disease or sickness

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a disease or sickness

She suffered from a mysterious malady

food that is bad for your health

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food that is bad for your health

Junk food is popular among children

things that you eat that are unhealthy

I eat too much junk food

food that is not good for your health

He eats a lot of junk food during the day

the number 10 in a sequence

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the number 10 in a sequence

She is the tenth student to arrive

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

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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 make someone feel happy or content

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to make someone feel happy or content

This work is very satisfying

making someone feel happy or content

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making someone feel happy or content

It is satisfying to finish the task

to make someone feel happy because they have what they want

It was a satisfying meal

giving you pleasure or satisfaction

The meal was very satisfying

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

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to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

Can you explain this rule

a statement that makes something clear

Please explain the rules to me

to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain this

to make something clear or easy to understand

Can you explain this math problem to me

stylish and of high quality

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stylish and of high quality

She looks very classy in that dress

one or the other of two things

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one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

coming after all others; the only one left

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coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

coming immediately before the present

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coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

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

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

I was only joking

to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a joke

a short story with a funny ending

He told a funny joke

a funny or clever trick

He played a joke on his friend

saying or doing things to cause laughter, or indicating that a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I told a joke to my friend

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

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the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I wake up early in the morning

a short way to say 'good morning'

Morning, how are you?

the early part of the day before noon

I drink coffee in the morning

the early part of the day

I drink coffee in the morning

to use something as a threat or advantage over someone

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to use something as a threat or advantage over someone

She holds his mistake over him

to keep someone going until a later time

This snack will hold me over until dinner.

to keep something for a later time

We will hold over the meeting until next week

having a high temperature

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having a high temperature

The coffee is hot

very strong or severe

He is hot to start his new job

very popular or successful

That game is very hot right now

sexually attractive

This game is hot

having a high temperature

The coffee is very hot

the upper front part of a human body

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the upper front part of a human body

She held the baby against her breast

the meat from the chest of a bird or animal

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the meat from the chest of a bird or animal

I prefer chicken breast

the upper front part of the body

The bird puffed out its breast

the two soft parts on a woman's chest

Breast cancer is common

a long time ago

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a long time ago

Stories of yore are often magical

shocking or morally unacceptable

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shocking or morally unacceptable

The movie was banned for obscene scenes

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

in most cases

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in most cases

I usually wake up at 7 am

to get something by paying money

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to get something by paying money

I bought a new car

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

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

We need to check out by noon

to take something from a library for a period of time

I need to check out this book from the library

to look at someone or something carefully

Please check out the report

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

a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

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a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

We walked for a mile

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

The town is one mile away

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

The town is one mile away

a reason or purpose

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a reason or purpose

I did it for the sake of peace

a reason or purpose

I did it for her sake

a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice

I ordered a glass of sake

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

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

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

not blocked or protected

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not blocked or protected

The safe was left wide open

with no limits or restrictions

The competition is wide open

with no barriers or obstacles

The door was left wide open

not limited or controlled

The possibilities are wide open

a collection of papers or digital data

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a collection of papers or digital data

I opened the file

a line of people one behind another

The students walked in a file

to give a document to an official person or office

You must file your report today

a tool with a rough surface used to smooth or shape things

She used a nail file

above or across a place

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above or across a place

The moon rose oer the hill

above or across a place

The bird flew o'er the lake

having no work or obligations

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having no work or obligations

I am free this afternoon

able to do what you want without limits

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able to do what you want without limits

The bird is free

costing nothing, without charge

This water is free

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

They decided to free the bird from the cage

a strong feeling that makes you want to go to or be with someone or something

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a strong feeling that makes you want to go to or be with someone or something

I felt a strong pull towards him

to carry out an action

He tried to pull a trick on me

to move something toward yourself

He pulled the door open

to take something back or remove it

He decided to pull his request

a common pain-relieving drug

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a common pain-relieving drug

I took an aspirin for my headache

a medicine used to reduce pain or fever

I took an aspirin for my headache

a small quantity or degree

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a small quantity or degree

I am a little bit tired

to a small degree

I am a little bit tired

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

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 easy; hard

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not easy; hard

He had a rough year

not exact; not completely accurate

This is just a rough estimate

not smooth; having an uneven surface

The rock is rough

using force that is not gentle

The game was very rough

very foolish or unreasonable

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very foolish or unreasonable

That is an insane idea

not obvious or noticeable

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not obvious or noticeable

There is a subtle difference between the two

the outer form or outline of something

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the outer form or outline of something

The clouds have a strange shape

the physical or mental state of a person

He is in good shape

to make something take a particular form or character

You can shape the clay with your hands

the outer form or outline of something

Everything has a shape

at the present moment

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at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

objects like chairs, tables, beds used in a home

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objects like chairs, tables, beds used in a home

I need new furniture for my room

large items used to sit, sleep, or store things in a home

We bought new furniture for our living room

to live in someone's home for a time

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to live in someone's home for a time

You can stay with us while you look for an apartment

to continue to be remembered by someone

That movie will stay with me for a long time

to continue to be with someone

I want to stay with you during this difficult time

to live with someone for a short time

I will stay with my uncle

to continue to be with someone

Please stay with me until I finish

to live with someone temporarily

I will stay with my aunt

happening quickly without warning

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happening quickly without warning

All of a sudden the phone rang

happening quickly and unexpectedly

All of a sudden, it started to rain

happening quickly without warning

It was an all of a sudden change

to press something with great force

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to press something with great force

He crushed the empty can

the quality of a person's mind or feelings

I have a crush on him

a strong feeling of romantic attraction

I have a crush on him

to beat someone completely

Our team will crush the rival

to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted

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to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted

Please do not invade my personal space

to enter a place using military force or without permission

The army plans to invade the country

a small sweet blue fruit

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a small sweet blue fruit

I love blueberries

to make someone feel ashamed or foolish

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to make someone feel ashamed or foolish

He didn't want to humiliate her in public

to make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed

He tried to humiliate me

making you feel ashamed or embarrassed

It was a humiliating moment for him

to feel thankful for something

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to feel thankful for something

I appreciate your help

to understand the full meaning or importance of something

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to understand the full meaning or importance of something

I appreciate the effort you put into this

to not like or be annoyed by something

I would appreciate it if you stopped bothering me

to recognize the worth of something

I appreciate your help

the small part that grows into a plant

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the small part that grows into a plant

Plant the seed in the soil

to arrange the initial ranking of competitors in a sports tournament

They seeded the top players in the tournament

a position in a sports competition

He is the first seed in the tournament

to have a meal, especially a formal one

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to have a meal, especially a formal one

We will dine at a fancy restaurant tonight

to have a meal

We decided to dine at home

to complete a course of study at a school or university

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to complete a course of study at a school or university

She is graduating from university next month

to be unable to remember something

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to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to fail to remember something

I always forget his name

totally or in every way

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totally or in every way

I am one hundred percent sure

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

an amount of something as a part of a whole

Fifty percent of the students passed the exam

in the recent past

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in the recent past

I have been very busy lately

the daughter of a person's son or daughter

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the daughter of a person's son or daughter

She is my granddaughter

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

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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 general idea or notion

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a general idea or notion

It is a complex concept

a player in a game whose job is to stop the other team from scoring

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a player in a game whose job is to stop the other team from scoring

The goalkeeper saved the ball

a cream that protects skin from the sun

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a cream that protects skin from the sun

Use sunscreen at the beach

to listen carefully

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to listen carefully

Listen up, everyone!

to a very high degree

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to a very high degree

It is extremely hot today

to go out with someone romantically

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to go out with someone romantically

He is dating a new girl

a way to find the age of old things

Carbon dating is used for fossils

the activity of going out with someone to see if you like them romantically

They started dating last month

in a way that shows strong need or urgency

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in a way that shows strong need or urgency

He desperately needed help

having great power or strength

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having great power or strength

He is a mighty warrior

to a great extent

That is a mighty fine car

unable to breathe properly

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unable to breathe properly

He is choking on a piece of apple

to stop or slow something from flowing

Debris is choking the pipe

the period from noon to evening

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the period from noon to evening

I have a meeting in the afternoon

the time between noon and evening

We have a meeting in the afternoon

feeling or showing pleasure

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feeling or showing pleasure

I am very happy today

feeling or showing pleasure

I am happy today

to create a picture in your mind

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to create a picture in your mind

Just imagine a world without war

to form a picture in your mind

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to form a picture in your mind

Imagine a beautiful beach

to form a mental image of something

Imagine you are on a beach

to hurt or treat someone badly

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to hurt or treat someone badly

He abused the animal

to treat someone badly

She does not abuse her cat

harmful or unfair treatment

Child abuse is a crime

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He abused his position

the part of the day between afternoon and night

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the part of the day between afternoon and night

The evening is cool

at a short distance away

I like the cool evening air

the part of the day between afternoon and night

I read a book in the evening

the part of the day between afternoon and night

The evening is a peaceful time

a small green vegetable that grows in a pod

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a small green vegetable that grows in a pod

I like eating peas

to feel concern about something

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to feel concern about something

I do not give a damn about it

to spend time doing nothing useful

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to spend time doing nothing useful

He spends his time sitting around

to sit in a relaxed way with no particular activity

We sat around after lunch

to do nothing for a period of time

We sat around for an hour

to do nothing or be inactive

We just sat around all day

to sit and do nothing useful

They sit around all day

members of the ancient Hebrew people

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members of the ancient Hebrew people

The Israelites traveled through the desert

to take part in a fight or war

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to take part in a fight or war

Soldiers fight to protect their country

a physical or verbal struggle between people

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a physical or verbal struggle between people

They had a big fight yesterday

to try hard to stop or prevent something

We must fight the disease

the quality of being strong and determined

She showed great fight today

the power or skill to do something

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the power or skill to do something

She has the ability to sing well

the power or skill to do something

She has the ability to learn quickly

the power or skill to do something

She has the ability to speak three languages

something that fails to work or is disappointing

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something that fails to work or is disappointing

The new plan was a total milk dud

a brand of chocolate-covered caramel candy

I ate a box of Milk Duds

feeling or showing envy of someone else's advantages, possessions, etc.

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feeling or showing envy of someone else's advantages, possessions, etc.

He is jealous of her new car

hard to please; having very strict requirements

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hard to please; having very strict requirements

He is very particular about his food

more than usual; in particular

I love music, in particular jazz

relating to one specific person or thing

Is there a particular reason?

in a way that is unusual or surprising

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in a way that is unusual or surprising

He was acting strangely today

in a way that is odd or surprising

Strangely, he didn't call me

to plan or arrange something at a particular time

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to plan or arrange something at a particular time

I will organize a meeting

putting things in order

I need to organize my desk

to plan or arrange something at a particular time

I need to organize a party for my friend

to make something half as big or many

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to make something half as big or many

I will halve the recipe for tonight

to meet someone by chance

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to meet someone by chance

I ran into my old teacher at the park

to hit an object by accident while moving

I ran into a tree while skiing

to experience a problem or difficulty

We ran into some problems

to encounter an unexpected problem

We ran into trouble with the car

to crash into something while moving

He ran into the wall

to meet someone by chance

I ran into an old friend

to encounter someone unexpectedly

I ran into an old friend today

to blend or flow into one another

The blue paint ran into the yellow paint

to get to a particular amount or level

The costs ran into thousands

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