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Gilmore Girls — Season 4 Episode 19

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a person who gives legal advice and represents people in court

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a person who gives legal advice and represents people in court

The lawyer defended his client in court

a person who represents clients in legal matters

He is a good lawyer

to act as a lawyer for someone or something

He will lawyer the case

a sweet food made from cacao

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a sweet food made from cacao

I love chocolate

a brown food made from cacao, often eaten as candy

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a brown food made from cacao, often eaten as candy

I like eating dark chocolate

a sweet brown food made from cocoa

I like chocolate cake

to show or represent something

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to show or represent something

His eyes reflect his sadness

to throw back light, heat, or sound from a surface

The mirror reflects the sunlight

to think carefully about something

You should reflect on your actions

to give someone a warning about a possible problem

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to give someone a warning about a possible problem

He cautioned her about the icy road

careful attention to avoid danger

Handle the glass with caution

an official notice that someone has done something wrong

The player received a caution for the foul

information or understanding about something

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information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a thought or plan in your mind

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a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

telling the truth and not cheating

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telling the truth and not cheating

He is an honest man

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

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to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

a large number or amount

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a large number or amount

I have lots of friends

many times or often

I visit her lots

a group of people

I saw lots of people

a method of deciding something by chance

We decided by drawing lots

a large amount of something

I have lots of friends

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

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a person you are in a romantic relationship with

Everyone likes my girlfriend

a female friend

She is my female friend

the qualities that make someone suitable for a role

She is my girlfriend and has the qualities for this role

a person one is dating

She is my girlfriend

the act of assigning a score or mark to work

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the act of assigning a score or mark to work

The teacher is grading the students' exams

not hard to do or understand

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not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

not hard to do

This math problem is easy

to feel strong dislike for someone

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to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to strongly dislike

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to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

something that is wrong or incorrect

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something that is wrong or incorrect

I made a mistake

to think something is different than it really is

I mistook him for his brother

the state of not having something

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the state of not having something

There is a lack of water

to not have something that is needed

We lack the money to buy a car

not having enough of something

There is a lack of food

the part of an object you hold

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the part of an object you hold

The grip of the racket is soft

the ability to manage a situation

She has a good grip on the situation

a firm way of holding something

He has a strong grip

to take and keep a tight hold of something

She gripped the railing tightly

to make someone suffer for doing something wrong

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to make someone suffer for doing something wrong

The teacher punished the student for cheating

done to appear inclusive without real meaning

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done to appear inclusive without real meaning

It was only a token gesture

a round piece of metal used instead of money

I need a token for the game

something that represents a feeling or fact

This is a token of my gratitude

to put electrical energy into a device

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to put electrical energy into a device

I need to charge my phone

a person or thing that someone is responsible for

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a person or thing that someone is responsible for

The children were in her charge

a formal claim that someone has done something illegal

The police charged him with robbery

to demand an amount of money for goods or services

The hotel charges for breakfast

to ask for money for a service

They charge a high price

a command to rush forward or attack

The general gave the order to charge

to move quickly and with force

The bull charged at the matador

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police will charge him with robbery

to move quickly and aggressively toward someone or something

The soldiers charge the enemy position

the position of having control or responsibility

She is in charge of the team

to have authority or responsibility over something

The manager charges the department

responsible for managing or controlling something

Who is in charge of this project

a strong feeling of happiness or excitement

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a strong feeling of happiness or excitement

I love the thrill of speed

to make someone feel very happy or excited

The news thrilled her

a person's father or mother

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a person's father or mother

I love my parents

a company that owns another company

The parent company owns several smaller businesses

to care for and bring up a child

They are parenting their children with love

a person's father or mother

My parent is very kind

more unpleasant or of lower quality

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more unpleasant or of lower quality

The weather is getting worse

of lower quality or more serious

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of lower quality or more serious

This cake tastes worse than the last one

to make something in a factory

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to make something in a factory

They manufacture cars in this factory

the act of making products

The manufacture of cars takes time

to remain close to something without moving away

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to remain close to something without moving away

She hovered near the door

a vehicle for traveling on water

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a vehicle for traveling on water

The boat is on the water

a small vehicle for traveling on water

We took a boat to the island

a small vehicle for traveling on water

I have a small boat

a small vehicle for traveling on water

They use a small boat for fishing

a place where goods are sold

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a place where goods are sold

I am going to the store

coming or waiting to happen

There is a surprise in store for you

to put something in a place for later use

Store the grain in the barn

a place where goods are sold

I went to the store

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

a device for talking to people from far away

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a device for talking to people from far away

She answered the phone quickly

a portable device used to make calls and access the internet

I lost my cell phone yesterday

a small phone you can carry with you

I forgot my cell phone at home

a small phone you can carry with you

My cell phone is in my bag

a phone you can carry with you

Many people use a mobile phone

to bring or come together in one place

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to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

to come into contact with someone or something

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to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

the time between sunrise and sunset

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the time between sunrise and sunset

I work during the daytime

a mark made by pressing something into a surface

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a mark made by pressing something into a surface

The ring left an impression on her finger

an idea or feeling that you have about someone or something

She left a good impression on me

an imitation of a famous person's voice or mannerisms

He does a great impression of the president

the idea or feeling you get about someone or something

My first impression of him was positive

to change into a different state

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to change into a different state

It has gotten cold

to reach a place

I have gotten to the station

to get something

I have gotten a letter

a fixed length of time for a job or office

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a fixed length of time for a job or office

His term in office ends soon

a rule or part of an agreement

The terms of the contract are fair

a word or phrase used in a particular context

This is a technical term

a small round piece of medicine to swallow

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a small round piece of medicine to swallow

Take one pill before you sleep

someone who is annoying or difficult

He is such a pill

to form small balls of fluff on fabric

This sweater tends to pill

a small solid piece of medicine

I take a pill every morning

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

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

a planned way to achieve a goal

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a planned way to achieve a goal

This is a clever tactic

a period of 24 hours

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a period of 24 hours

There are seven days in a week

a period of 24 hours

There are seven days in a week

the present time or recent period

Life is easier these days

a particular time or era

Those were the glory days

a particular time or period in someone's life

I miss my school days

periods of twenty-four hours

There are seven days in a week

the time between sunrise and sunset, or a 24-hour period

The days are getting longer

left to be done or completed

There are five days left

a television or radio program

I watched Days yesterday

a period of time

I have been waiting for two days

a period of time

These days are very busy

a specific moment in time

What are the days of the trip

a period of 24 hours

The days go by quickly

periods of 24 hours

It takes two days to walk there

a period of time

Those were the good old days

to hit someone with a whip as punishment

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to hit someone with a whip as punishment

They flogged the prisoner

to offer goods for sale

He is trying to flog his old car

to try to stop an attack or oppose something

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to try to stop an attack or oppose something

He decided to fight back

words or ideas that are not true or sensible

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words or ideas that are not true or sensible

Stop talking nonsense

the ability to say the right thing in social situations

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the ability to say the right thing in social situations

He handled the situation with great tact

worry or mental tension caused by difficult situations

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worry or mental tension caused by difficult situations

High stress affects your health

to give special importance to something

I want to stress this point

the force that pushes on something

The bridge cannot take too much stress

to make someone feel worried or anxious

This project stresses me

the way you earn money to live

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the way you earn money to live

Fishing is their main livelihood

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 small paper with information to advertise something

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a small paper with information to advertise something

He gave me a flier

a person who travels by plane

She is a frequent flier

a risky or uncertain action or decision

He took a flier on that new investment

not old or existing before

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not old or existing before

This is a new idea

recently made or discovered; not old

I bought a new car

to look at something for a long time

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to look at something for a long time

Stop staring at me

to look at something for a long time

Do not stare at people

sounds arranged in a pleasing way

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sounds arranged in a pleasing way

I love listening to music

a difficult or unpleasant situation

He had to face the music for his actions

organized sounds made for listening

I listen to music every day

a large number or amount

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a large number or amount

I have a lot of work to do

a great number or quantity

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a great number or quantity

We have a lot of time

a piece of land

He bought a parking lot

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

many times or often

I see him a lot

a group of people

That is a loud lot

a method of deciding something by chance

This is my lot in life

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

a small number or quantity

That is a lot less

to a great degree

I like it a lot

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

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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

to have a similar appearance to

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to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

a small model of a human figure

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a small model of a human figure

The girl is playing with her doll

a word used to address someone affectionately

Thanks, doll

to form letters or words on a surface

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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

an unknown or unspecified place

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an unknown or unspecified place

I left my keys somewhere

place

I left my keys somewhere

an unspecified or unknown location

I left my keys somewhere

to direct your attention or respect toward something

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to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

to give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

given money for work done

This is a paid position

money given for work done

He received his pay yesterday

to give attention to someone or something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

money given for work

I receive my pay every month

to get money for work done

This job pays well

money received for work

My pay is deposited monthly

to give someone the money you owe them

I need to pay my credit card debt

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to experience a bad result for something you did

You will pay for what you did

to go to see someone or a place

We will pay a visit to the museum

to get possession of something

I will pay for the book

happening all the time or not stopping

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happening all the time or not stopping

The noise was constant

a number that does not change in a scientific equation

The value of pi is a constant

a number that does not change in a scientific equation

The speed of light is a physical constant

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 single part of a television or radio series

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a single part of a television or radio series

I watched the latest episode of the show

a single event or occurrence

It was a strange episode in his life

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

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

Please sit on this chair

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that 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

the place where someone lives or works

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the place where someone lives or works

What is your home address

to think about and begin to solve a problem or question

We need to address the issue

to speak to or send something to someone

He addressed the crowd

a formal talk given to an audience

The president gave an address

something that makes you feel anxious

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something that makes you feel anxious

My main concern is the weather

a large business organization

It is a large manufacturing concern

to be about or relate to something

This problem concerns all of us

something that is your job or duty to deal with

That is none of your concern

from one side to the opposite side

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from one side to the opposite side

He walked across the street

covering or extending over the entire range of something

The news spread across the country

a clue that goes horizontally in a crossword puzzle

Look at five across

having knowledge about something

Are you across the project details

to agree with or support something

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to agree with or support something

We decided to go along with their idea

to agree to or accept something without objection

I will go along with your plan

to happen or exist at the same time as something

High fever often goes along with the flu

to agree with someone or something

I will go along with your idea

to accept or support something

I will go along with your plan

a thick, solid piece of something

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a thick, solid piece of something

He cut a chunk of cheese

very good

In scene

very good

You did a great job

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

to discover the facts about something

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to discover the facts about something

Doctors are trying to determine the cause of the illness

to make a choice or decision about something

They determined the date of the wedding

to find out or establish something exactly

The police will determine the truth

to write information on a document

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to write information on a document

Please fill out this form

to make something larger or more shapely

He is starting to fill out as he gets older

very nice or enjoyable

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very nice or enjoyable

It was a delightful evening

without any doubt; totally

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without any doubt; totally

I absolutely agree with you

a piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning during meals

In scene

a piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning during meals

I need a napkin

a small piece of cloth or paper used to wipe your mouth while eating

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a small piece of cloth or paper used to wipe your mouth while eating

I used a napkin to wipe my mouth

a disposable pad used during menstruation

She bought a pack of napkins

to move toward or arrive at a place

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to move toward or arrive at a place

The train is coming

happening or appearing soon

The coming weeks will be busy

to move from a higher place to a lower one

My friend is coming to my house

to react more strongly than a situation requires

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to react more strongly than a situation requires

Do not overreact to the news

to react too much to something

You are overreacting to the situation

to go back in a vehicle

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to go back in a vehicle

I will drive back home

to make someone go back to a place

The soldiers drove back the invaders

to travel to a place you came from

We need to drive back home

without doubt; definitely

In scene

without doubt; definitely

I will certainly help you

knowing about something

In scene

knowing about something

I am aware of the problem

to live in a place for a period of time

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to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

to continue to be in a place

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to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

very unusual or special

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very unusual or special

She has an extraordinary talent for music

to bring back a memory of something

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to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

to be worthy of something

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to be worthy of something

You deserve to be happy

to be worthy of something

You deserve a break

to make a short high-pitched sound

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to make a short high-pitched sound

The machine started to beep

a short high-pitched sound

I heard a loud beep

to send a signal to someone's pager or phone

He beeped me yesterday

the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

In scene

the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

This book costs ten dollars

a basic unit of money in the US and some other countries

This book costs ten dollars

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