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Gilmore Girls — Season 3 Episode 22

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in the recent past

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in the recent past

I have been very busy lately

something that is sold for a very low price

In scene

something that is sold for a very low price

This jacket was a steal

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

He stole my pen

to take attention or praise that someone else should get

She stole the show

to take something that does not belong to you

Someone tried to steal my bike

taken without permission

Someone tried to steal my bag

an unspecified place

In scene

an unspecified place

I want to go someplace quiet

an unspecified place

Let's go someplace quiet

an unspecified place

Let us go someplace quiet

to protect someone or something against loss with an insurance policy

In scene

to protect someone or something against loss with an insurance policy

I need to insure my car

to make certain or guarantee something

He tried to insure his success by working hard

to examine something carefully

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to examine something carefully

Please look over the report

to check or inspect something carefully

The lawyer will look over the contract

to look quickly or inspect

I will look over the notes

to examine something carefully

I will look over your report

to make a serious promise

In scene

to make a serious promise

He vowed to return

very good and worth copying

In scene

very good and worth copying

He received an award for his exemplary behavior

to look or listen carefully

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to look or listen carefully

Please pay attention to the teacher

to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to watch or listen carefully

Please pay attention to the teacher

a dish made of finely cut cabbage that has been fermented

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a dish made of finely cut cabbage that has been fermented

I ate sausages with sauerkraut

an unknown or unspecified person

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an unknown or unspecified person

Somebody is at the door

a person of importance or high status

She acts like she is really somebody

an unknown person

I need somebody to help me

a feeling of happiness or satisfaction

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a feeling of happiness or satisfaction

Reading books gives me great pleasure

to bring to an end

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to bring to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

the end of an event or activity

She is near the finish of her project

the final appearance of a surface

The wood has a glossy finish

an idea or arrangement for doing something

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an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

a small bag or box for holding things

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a small bag or box for holding things

I bought a pack of gum

a number of people or things together

In scene

a number of people or things together

A pack of dogs

to put things into a bag or box for a trip

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to put things into a bag or box for a trip

Have you packed your suitcase yet

to have a weapon with you

He used to pack a gun

to fill a place with a large number of people

The fans packed the stadium

to put things into a container

Pack the boxes

to strike something with force

He packs a hard punch

to leave a place in a hurry

We should pack and leave soon

to put things into a bag or box for travel or storage

I need to pack my bag

to put your belongings into a bag or suitcase for a trip

I need to pack my bag for the trip

to end a phone conversation

In scene

to end a phone conversation

He did not want to hang up

to attach something to a wall or other surface

Hang up your coat

to think about something too much; to be preoccupied with

He is hung up on that small mistake

to stop doing a job or activity

He decided to hang up his career

a feeling of worry or a problem that stops you from doing something

He has a hang up about his age

a little bit

In scene

a little bit

It is a mite cold today

a tiny insect-like animal

In scene

a tiny insect-like animal

Dust mites can cause allergies

something not named

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something not named

Please put away that whatever-it-is

the process of teaching and learning

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the process of teaching and learning

Education is important for everyone

to understand or hear something correctly

In scene

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to get or receive something

He got a new car

a sticky net made by a spider

In scene

a sticky net made by a spider

There is a cobweb in the corner

to cover with a network of thin threads

The dust cobwebbed the corner

an idea or belief you have

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an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

the act of paying attention to something

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the act of paying attention to something

His new car caught my notice

to see or pay attention to something

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to see or pay attention to something

I noticed a new sign

a written or printed statement giving information or warning

There is a notice on the wall

a person who goes to an event

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a person who goes to an event

Each attendee received a badge

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

a taxi or car for hire

In scene

a taxi or car for hire

He is a cab driver

a car that you pay to ride in

I called a cab

a short name for cabernet sauvignon wine

We had a glass of cab

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

an informal word for men

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an informal word for men

Those guys are tall

informal word for a group of people

In scene

informal word for a group of people

Listen guys

people | an informal word for a group of people

Hi guys

an informal word for a man

He is a nice guy

small, often decorative items of no specific name

In scene

small, often decorative items of no specific name

She has many doodads on her desk

the first letter of each of a person's names

In scene

the first letter of each of a person's names

His initials are J.D.

happening at the beginning

The initial reaction was surprise

to write the first letters of your name on a document

Please initial the form here

a game played with a ball by two teams

In scene

a game played with a ball by two teams

I like playing football

the ball used in the sport of football

He kicked the football

a portable case containing nuclear launch codes

The president carries the nuclear football

existing as a fact

In scene

existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

used to emphasize that something is true

In scene

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

to make yourself or something ready

In scene

to make yourself or something ready

I need to prepare for the exam

a piece of information sent to someone

Please send me a message

happening at the start

I prepared the list

to make something ready for use

I prepare my bag for school

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

In scene

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

In scene

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

a person who dances

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a person who dances

She is a professional dancer

a person you like and spend time with

In scene

a person you like and spend time with

He is my friend

a group of people related by blood or marriage

They are my friends

people who support a group or cause

The museum has many friends who donate money

people you know and like

I have many friends

a group of people you know and like

I have many friends

willing to help or please others

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willing to help or please others

The staff was very accommodating

ready to please or help others

The hotel staff was very accommodating

to cause plants or hair to develop

In scene

to cause plants or hair to develop

They grow tomatoes in the garden

to become larger or more

The demand for goods continues to grow

to change and become more mature or advanced

Children grow quickly

to start to feel anxious about something

I began to grow worried about the weather

to start to be in a state

The plant started to grow

a person or thing that produces a large amount of something

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a person or thing that produces a large amount of something

He is a fountain of knowledge

a structure that shoots water into the air

There is a fountain in the park

to make something larger or greater

In scene

to make something larger or greater

The price is increasing

becoming larger or greater

There is an increasing demand for help

a test at the end of a course

In scene

a test at the end of a course

I am studying for my finals

happening at the end

The students are studying for their finals

the final part of a competition

They reached the finals of the tournament

the last game in a competition to decide the winner

Our team reached the finals

the soft parts of a person's or animal's body under the skin

In scene

the soft parts of a person's or animal's body under the skin

Humans have bones and flesh

physically present in front of you

I finally saw the actor in the flesh

the soft parts of the body of a person or animal, especially as food

The knife cut through the flesh

the soft part of the body under the skin

The flesh of the fruit is sweet

to make something old look new again

In scene

to make something old look new again

They plan to refurbish the old house

a small piece of toasted or fried bread served with soup or salad

In scene

a small piece of toasted or fried bread served with soup or salad

I added some croutons to my salad

an expression of surprise or admiration

In scene

an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

a word used to show shock or amazement

In scene

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

having to do with money or finance

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having to do with money or finance

He is having financial problems

relating to money or finance

He is facing financial problems

connected to money or finance

He needs financial help

used to refer to any person, no matter who they are

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used to refer to any person, no matter who they are

You can trust whomever you like

the objective form of "whoever"

I will interview whomever you send

the object form of "who"

He did not tell me whomever he met

always putting in a lot of effort

In scene

always putting in a lot of effort

He is a hard working student

the act of bringing goods to a place

In scene

the act of bringing goods to a place

Your delivery is here

the process of giving birth to a baby

The delivery went smoothly

the way a person speaks to an audience

His delivery of the speech was excellent

used after a number to indicate the time exactly on the hour

In scene

used after a number to indicate the time exactly on the hour

It is ten o'clock

used to tell the hour

It is five o'clock

used to tell the time of day

Classes start at nine oclock

a person who wins a game or contest

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a person who wins a game or contest

The winner gets a prize

a person or thing that is very good or successful

This new idea is a real winner

someone who wins a contest or competition

He was the winner

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

relating to the Middle Ages

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relating to the Middle Ages

He studies medieval history

relating to the Middle Ages

This is a medieval castle

to start doing something

In scene

to start doing something

Let's begin the lesson

to take part in a fight or war

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to take part in a fight or war

They fought for their freedom

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

wanting to know or learn about something

In scene

wanting to know or learn about something

I am interested in space

to make someone want to know or learn about something

I am interested in astronomy

a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something

I have an interested look on my face

wanting to know or learn about something

He is very interested in history

the study or record of past events

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the study or record of past events

I love reading about history

a written account of past events

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a written account of past events

We learn history at school

a shared past relationship or experience with someone

They have a long history together

the things that happened in the past

We learn history at school

a serious promise or agreement

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a serious promise or agreement

He made a pledge to help

a small magical person from stories

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a small magical person from stories

He is a kind elf

a small magical creature in stories

The elf lives in the forest

the student with the highest grades in a graduating class

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the student with the highest grades in a graduating class

The valedictorian is the student with the best grades

the student with the highest grades who speaks at a graduation

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the student with the highest grades who speaks at a graduation

She was the valedictorian of her class

the student with the highest grades in a graduating class

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the student with the highest grades in a graduating class

She is the valedictorian of her graduating class

the student with the highest grades who gives a speech at a graduation ceremony

In scene

the student with the highest grades who gives a speech at a graduation ceremony

The valedictorian delivered a speech at graduation

next to something

In scene

next to something

She walked alongside her friend

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

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taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

Be careful

a feeling of sadness or disappointment

In scene

a feeling of sadness or disappointment

It is a shame that the store is closed

to make someone feel bad about something they did

They shamed him for lying

a feeling of being bad or wrong about something you did

He felt a deep sense of shame

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

to control or deal with something

In scene

to control or deal with something

He is handling the situation well

causing pain or discomfort

In scene

causing pain or discomfort

The injury was very painful

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

one of two born at the same time

They are twins

to give someone an advantage or treat them more kindly

In scene

to give someone an advantage or treat them more kindly

The teacher favors some students

a helpful or kind action done for someone

Can you do me a favor

to like one thing more than another

Most people favor the new law

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

Could you do me a favor

of higher quality or greater importance

In scene

of higher quality or greater importance

This model is superior

a person with higher rank or authority

I need to talk to my superior

spending more money than necessary

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spending more money than necessary

He has an extravagant lifestyle

not good or convincing

In scene

not good or convincing

That is a lame excuse

unable to walk normally because of an injury or problem with a leg or foot

The horse is lame

not good or convincing

That is a lame excuse

a list of planned activities and times for them

In scene

a list of planned activities and times for them

Check the schedule for today

to plan or arrange something at a particular time

I will schedule a meeting

the act of making a plan for when things will happen

I need to make a schedule for the week

a plan of events or tasks

My schedule is very busy

to be against something

In scene

to be against something

I oppose the new law

to be against something

They oppose the new plan

being against something

I oppose this new rule

something that gives support or assistance

In scene

something that gives support or assistance

The organization provided food aid

the present time or period

In scene

the present time or period

I am busy at the moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment please

a very brief period

It only took a moment

a particular way of holding your body

In scene

a particular way of holding your body

The model posed for the picture

enjoyable or good

In scene

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

a group of eight prestigious universities in the northeastern US

In scene

a group of eight prestigious universities in the northeastern US

She studies at an Ivy League university

a group of prestigious universities in the US

He dreams of studying at an Ivy League university

a group of top, well-known universities in the US

It is a group of prestigious colleges

a group of eight prestigious universities in the northeastern US

He wants to get into the Ivy League

a group of top, well-known universities in the US

She wants to attend an Ivy League school

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

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