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Gilmore Girls — Season 4 Episode 6

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at the back of something

In scene

at the back of something

The cat is behind the sofa

in the space at the back of something

The ball is behind the chair

the part of the body you sit on

He fell on his behind

the person or thing that causes something to happen

She is the force behind this project

not on time

He is behind schedule

without someone knowing

He did it behind my back

to give support to someone or something

We are behind you

left in a place when you go away

He left his keys behind

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

in a different situation or if something else happens

In scene

in a different situation or if something else happens

Hurry up, otherwise you will be late

in another way or manner

I thought otherwise

a medical condition where the body cannot control blood sugar

In scene

a medical condition where the body cannot control blood sugar

My grandfather has diabetes

to try to get information about something

In scene

to try to get information about something

She asked about your health

to request information about something

He asked about the new job

to try to get information about something

Did you ask about the tickets

to try to get information about someone or something

He asked about my family

having the usual or complete size

This full size bed is very comfortable

the usual or standard size of something

This keyboard is full size

the actual or complete size of something

I want to see the full size image

the normal, complete size of something

I need a full size mattress

having the normal or full size

This is a full-size bed

a relationship between two people or groups working together

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a relationship between two people or groups working together

The two companies formed a partnership

to put something into action

In scene

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

to cause something to go somewhere

In scene

to cause something to go somewhere

I sent an email

to cause something to go somewhere

I sent a letter to my friend

to cause something to go to a place

He sent a letter to me

a person who comes to see a place or person

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a person who comes to see a place or person

We have a visitor today

someone who comes to a place

The visitor is at the door

having life

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having life

The fish is still live

to have your home in a place

In scene

to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

the back part of something

In scene

the back part of something

The dog wagged its tail

the side of a coin opposite the head

Heads or tails

to follow someone secretly

The spy tried to lose his tail

to move fast, especially in a hurry

He tailed it to the station

happening every month

In scene

happening every month

I pay my rent monthly

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

a picture that makes someone look funny by exaggerating their features

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a picture that makes someone look funny by exaggerating their features

The artist drew a funny caricature of the politician

in a rough or impolite way

In scene

in a rough or impolite way

He was unceremoniously kicked out

to form letters or words on a surface

In scene

to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

to create words on a page

I want to write a story

to form letters or words on a surface

Please write your name here

a detailed examination of a subject

In scene

a detailed examination of a subject

They conducted a study on the new medicine

to spend time learning about a subject

In scene

to spend time learning about a subject

I study English every day

a room used for reading, writing, or working

In scene

a room used for reading, writing, or working

He is in his study

a person who learns something quickly

She is a fast study

to say you are unhappy about something

In scene

to say you are unhappy about something

I want to complain about the service

a red or yellow fruit used in cooking

In scene

a red or yellow fruit used in cooking

I love fresh tomatoes

a round red fruit often used as a vegetable in cooking

The salad contains fresh tomato

a set of three people or things

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a set of three people or things

They formed a musical trio

a group of three musicians or singers

The jazz trio played all night

a list of topics to be covered in a course

In scene

a list of topics to be covered in a course

The teacher gave us the syllabus

to wait or stop

In scene

to wait or stop

Please hold on a moment

power or influence over someone

He has a firm hold on the team

to hold something tightly or keep it

Hold on to the rail

to keep something in a particular position or state

Hold on to your ticket

to keep a firm hold of something

Please hold on to the railing

a person who prepares and serves food for events

In scene

a person who prepares and serves food for events

We hired a caterer for the wedding

a person who prepares and serves food for events

We hired a caterer for the wedding

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

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

a word used to say hi

In scene

a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

the number 4

In scene

the number 4

I have four apples

a person who is lazy and messy

In scene

a person who is lazy and messy

Stop being such a slob and clean your room

someone who is very messy or dirty

Stop being such a slob

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

In scene

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

a combination of different things

In scene

a combination of different things

This is a mixture of oil and water

to feel nervous or concerned about something

In scene

to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

to begin or continue something

In scene

to begin or continue something

Please go ahead

official approval to start an activity

We got the go ahead to start

a person married to another person

In scene

a person married to another person

Who is your spouse?

a husband or wife

He lives with his spouse.

to comprehend or grasp meaning

In scene

to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

not doing anything

In scene

not doing anything

I spent an idle afternoon

to stop working or moving for a time

The engine continued to idle

to run a vehicle's engine while the vehicle is not moving

The car engine is idling

not intended to be taken seriously

He made an idle comment

to take someone's attention away from something

In scene

to take someone's attention away from something

Don't distract me while I am working

a strong feeling that something is true

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a strong feeling that something is true

She has a strong belief in justice

a principle or standard that someone thinks is important

He holds a strong belief in honesty

the cardinal number equal to nine times ten

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the cardinal number equal to nine times ten

He is ninety years old

the number after eighty-nine

He is ninety years old

a thing made to be like another

In scene

a thing made to be like another

I made a copy of the document

to receive and understand a radio message

Copy that, loud and clear

to do something the same way as someone else

She tries to copy her sister

written material for printing or publishing

Please proofread the advertising copy

to give someone the chance to take something

In scene

to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

a suggestion of something to be done or given

In scene

a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

to think of as being something

In scene

to think of as being something

I consider him a friend

to think about something carefully

In scene

to think about something carefully

I will consider your offer

to think about a particular fact when making a decision

You should consider the cost before buying it

the act of learning about a subject

In scene

the act of learning about a subject

He continues his studies abroad

a detailed examination of a subject

Recent studies show that sleep is important

a place where you can buy and eat meals

In scene

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

a casual top with short sleeves and no collar

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a casual top with short sleeves and no collar

I bought a new white t-shirt

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 write your name on something

In scene

to write your name on something

He is signing the contract

an occasion where people get signatures from an author or celebrity

I went to a book signing yesterday

to become calm and less tense

In scene

to become calm and less tense

I need to relax after a long day

to make a rule or requirement less strict

The school decided to relax the rules

to make someone feel calm and less tense

Music helps me relax

to become calm or less active

I want to relax on the weekend

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think about it

to consider something carefully

I need to think about your offer

to think about something carefully

I need to think about your offer

to stop or break a connection

In scene

to stop or break a connection

Don't cut me off

to allow someone more freedom or less strictness

Cut me some slack

to make an opening or separation with a sharp tool

I cut the cake

to break the skin or surface of something

I cut my finger

fine dry particles of matter

In scene

fine dry particles of matter

I need to clean the dust

to remove dust from a surface

I need to dust the shelf

to cover a surface with a thin layer of powder or small particles

She dusted the cake with sugar

to kill someone

The gangster dusted his rival

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 stick out over the edge of something

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to stick out over the edge of something

The roof overhangs the terrace

to lower your head or body as a sign of respect

In scene

to lower your head or body as a sign of respect

He bowed to the king

the front part of a ship or boat

The sailors stood at the bow

a decorative knot made by tying a ribbon or string

She wore a red bow

a tool used to shoot arrows

He uses a bow and arrow

treating everyone equally or in a reasonable way

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treating everyone equally or in a reasonable way

This is a fair deal

pleasing to look at

She has a fair face

a public event with displays, food, or entertainment

We went to the book fair

clear and exact

In scene

clear and exact

I need specific instructions

clearly defined or identified

I have a specific goal

to organize or put parts together in a particular way

In scene

to organize or put parts together in a particular way

You should structure your essay well

the way parts are organized or put together

In scene

the way parts are organized or put together

The structure of the book is clear

a thing that is built or constructed

This is an ancient structure

to decide that a planned event will not happen

In scene

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 stop supporting or approving of someone publicly

People decided to cancel the actor

to decide that something will not happen

I need to cancel my appointment

to leave a place or situation

In scene

to leave a place or situation

Get out of the room right now

to keep away from or not go into

I want to get out of this meeting

to receive an advantage or gain from something

What did you get out of that class

to leave or go away from a place

You should get out of the house

to go away from a place

Get out of my room

to supply food and drinks for a social event

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to supply food and drinks for a social event

They cater for weddings

a strong fabric stretched over a frame used for bouncing

In scene

a strong fabric stretched over a frame used for bouncing

The children are jumping on the trampoline

a room in a house for relaxing and meeting guests

In scene

a room in a house for relaxing and meeting guests

We sat in the living room

a space in a house for sitting and relaxing

We sit in the living room

a room in a house for relaxing

There is a big sofa in the living room

a room in a house for relaxing and socializing

We have guests in the living room

responsibility for a problem or error

In scene

responsibility for a problem or error

It was my fault that we were late

to say someone did something wrong

It is hard to fault his work

a large break in the earth's surface

There is a fault line under this city

a bad or weak quality in a person's character

Everyone has a personal fault

a document that shows you paid for something

In scene

a document that shows you paid for something

Can I have a receipt please

decorated or more expensive than usual

In scene

decorated or more expensive than usual

They went to a fancy restaurant

expensive or of very good quality

In scene

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

to like or want something

Do you fancy a cup of tea

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

something you hear

In scene

something you hear

There is a lot of noise

after a long time or delay

In scene

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

a business exchange

In scene

a business exchange

The transaction was completed

unusual in a fun or silly way

In scene

unusual in a fun or silly way

She has a whimsical sense of humor

the theme or idea being discussed

In scene

the theme or idea being discussed

This is a difficult subject

to make someone experience something unpleasant

He subjected the prisoner to torture

a person who is ruled by a monarch or government

He is a loyal subject of the queen

a person who is being studied or tested

The king protected his subjects

the structure that covers the top of a building

In scene

the structure that covers the top of a building

The cat is sitting on the roof

a house or place where you live

He has a roof over his head

the upper covering of a building

The roof is leaking

a list of food and drinks available at a restaurant

In scene

a list of food and drinks available at a restaurant

I am reading the menu

a list of dishes available to order at a restaurant

In scene

a list of dishes available to order at a restaurant

Can I see the menu please

a list of food and drinks available in a restaurant

Can I see the menu

a list of choices available on a device

Click the menu to see settings

fully or totally

In scene

fully or totally

I entirely agree with you

in or to a place that is not inside a building

In scene

in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

an open container with a handle, used for carrying things

In scene

an open container with a handle, used for carrying things

Fill the bucket with water

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

In scene

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

He stole my pen

something that is sold for a very low price

This jacket was a steal

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

total; used to emphasize

In scene

total; used to emphasize

It was a complete surprise

to bring to an end

Please complete the form

to make something have all its parts

You must complete the puzzle

having all parts; finished

The set is now complete

used to make a polite request

In scene

used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

a casual way to say you agree or accept something

In scene

a casual way to say you agree or accept something

Okie dokie I will be there on time

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

In scene

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

in good health or condition

In scene

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

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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