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Gilmore Girls — Season 5 Episode 9

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feeling that you have no other choice

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feeling that you have no other choice

They were desperate for help

feeling a loss of hope

He felt desperate after the accident

in a shared way with a group of people

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in a shared way with a group of people

They cook and eat communally

a long written story

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a long written story

I am reading a novel

not existing before

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not existing before

This is a novel way to solve the problem

badly damaged or made very messy

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badly damaged or made very messy

The room was completely trashed after the party

very drunk

He got trashed at the party

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to show information or a number

In scene

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

a task or job that you must do

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a task or job that you must do

It is my duty to help you

a thing that you must do

It is my duty to help others

things you must do

It is your duty to help him

a tax paid on goods

You must pay duty on these goods

a statement that you will definitely do something

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a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

happening or done before the usual or expected time

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happening or done before the usual or expected time

I arrived early today

at a time before the present

We arrived early

near the beginning of a period of time

I woke up early today

almost certainly; very likely

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almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

to recover from an illness or problem

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to recover from an illness or problem

It took him a week to get over the flu

to climb or move over a physical obstacle

He had to get over the wall

to trick someone

He tried to get over on me

to go to a place

Can you get over here quickly

able to work or succeed

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able to work or succeed

This is a viable plan

giving pleasure or happiness

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giving pleasure or happiness

That is a sweet gesture

used to express surprise or emotion

Sweet! I got the tickets

friendly or pleasant

Goodnight, sweet

having the flavor of sugar

This apple is very sweet

to take something away or off

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to take something away or off

Please remove the box

having no mistakes or defects

In scene

having no mistakes or defects

This diamond is perfect

a reason you give to explain a mistake

That is just a perfect for being late

to make something have no mistakes or defects

She wants to perfect her skills

a score or mark given for school work

She got a perfect on her history exam

in a sudden or unexpected way

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in a sudden or unexpected way

He opened the door and bammo the party started

to move in a curve from one side to another

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to move in a curve from one side to another

The pendulum swings

to manage to get or arrange something

I can swing a meeting for Friday

a try at doing something

He took a swing at the problem

to move something forcefully to hit someone or something

He swung his bat at the ball

to affect the result of something

He tried to swing the vote

to succeed in doing something

I can swing it

a style of jazz music with a strong rhythm

He likes swing music

a performer who understudies multiple roles in a show

The swing covered three roles tonight

to have the desired effect

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to have the desired effect

A little extra salt should do the trick

a company that provides financial protection against loss or damage

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a company that provides financial protection against loss or damage

I contacted the insurance company about the damage

to think that something is true

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to think that something is true

I believe you

to rest with your eyes closed

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to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

to put things into containers for travel or storage

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to put things into containers for travel or storage

It is time to pack up our things

to leave a place, especially to end a stay or activity

We should pack up and go home

to put things into containers for storage or transport

We need to pack up our things before moving

to put things into boxes or bags to store or move

Please pack up your things

a tall evergreen tree with needles

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a tall evergreen tree with needles

There are many pine trees in the forest

to want something very much

He pines for success

to miss someone or something very much

The dog pines for its owner

to stop living in a place

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to stop living in a place

He moved out of the apartment

to leave a location or begin moving forward in a group or formation

We have to move out of the apartment today

however; used to introduce a contrast

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however; used to introduce a contrast

I would go except I am tired

exclude

In scene

exclude

Everyone came except him

not including

Everyone except Tom came

used to introduce a contrast

Everyone came, except you

to make someone believe or agree

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to make someone believe or agree

He sold me on the new plan

to give something to someone in return for money

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to give something to someone in return for money

I will sell my old phone

to reveal someone's secrets for personal gain

He sold his partner to the police

a thought or plan in your mind

He tried to sell his new plan to the team

to be persuaded to agree or believe something

He was sold on the idea

not anything at all

She has nothing left to sell

to give something in exchange for money

They sell fresh vegetables

to put clothing on yourself

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to put clothing on yourself

I get dressed for school

to have a friendly or pleasant relationship with someone

In scene

to have a friendly or pleasant relationship with someone

I get along with my neighbors

to have a friendly relationship

I get along with my sister

to have a friendly relationship with someone

I get along with my coworkers

to have a friendly relationship with someone

I get along with my brother

to give food to or eat food

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to give food to or eat food

Cows feed on grass

a flow of information or posts

The website has a constant content feed

to give something to a system or process

The machine needs a steady feed

after a long time or delay

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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

annoyed or bored with something you have experienced for too long

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annoyed or bored with something you have experienced for too long

I am sick of this noise

slang for very good or impressive

That car is sick

causing a feeling of disgust or strong disapproval

This is a sick joke

feeling unwell

I feel sick today

able to be used or obtained

In scene

able to be used or obtained

Is this seat available?

free

This seat is available

prepared and able to be used or shown

The report is available now.

to contact someone by telephone

In scene

to contact someone by telephone

Please call me tomorrow

a choice or responsibility to decide

It was a tough call

to say that someone or something is something

They call him the boss

to ask for something to happen

I will call a taxi

not able to be reached or contacted

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not able to be reached or contacted

He was incommunicado for a week

a green vegetable with leaves

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a green vegetable with leaves

I love eating artichokes

the feeling of being angry or unhappy because someone has something you want

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the feeling of being angry or unhappy because someone has something you want

He could not hide his jealousy of his friend

a feeling of wanting what someone else has

Jealousy can ruin a friendship

the feeling of being angry or unhappy because someone has something you want

He looked at his friend's car with jealousy

an act of asking for something

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an act of asking for something

I demand an explanation

to ask for something in a firm or strong way

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to ask for something in a firm or strong way

The workers demand better pay

to ask for something forcefully

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to ask for something forcefully

The workers demand higher wages

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

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used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

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a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

one of two organs in the body that filter blood

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one of two organs in the body that filter blood

The kidney filters blood

to think carefully about something

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to think carefully about something

I need to weigh my options

to have a certain heaviness

This box weighs five kilos

to find how heavy something is

Please weigh the fruit

a sweet fried pastry often twisted

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a sweet fried pastry often twisted

I bought a cruller from the bakery

to use your teeth to crush something

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to use your teeth to crush something

Chew your food well

to crush food with your teeth

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to crush food with your teeth

You must chew your food thoroughly

to use your teeth to break down food

You should chew your food well

a strong feeling of anger or shock

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a strong feeling of anger or shock

The news caused public outrage

a thought or plan in your mind

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a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

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 food made from cacao

I love chocolate

a sweet brown food made from cocoa

I like chocolate cake

a small green edible nut

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a small green edible nut

I like pistachio ice cream

to move down quickly to the ground

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to move down quickly to the ground

Be careful not to fall

the season between summer and winter

The leaves change color in the fall

to change into a particular state or condition

The room fell silent

to not succeed in doing something

The mission did not fall

one only, each separate

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one only, each separate

I need a single sheet of paper

only one, no more than one

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only one, no more than one

I have a single dollar left

not married or in a romantic relationship

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not married or in a romantic relationship

He is currently single

a piece of paper money

He paid with a single

a short music recording released to promote an album

They released a new single yesterday

a hit in baseball that lets the batter reach second base

The player hit a single

to open a locked door or container

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to open a locked door or container

I unlock the door

to make something new available or accessible

You can unlock new features in the game

the study or record of past events

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the study or record of past events

I love reading about history

a shared past relationship or experience with someone

They have a long history together

a written account of past events

We learn history at school

the things that happened in the past

We learn history at school

to not continue an action

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to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

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a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

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 move through water using your body

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to move through water using your body

I like to swim

an act of moving through water using your body

I like to swim in the sea

to be successful or stay afloat

The new business will swim

an object or item

This is a useful thing

actions or events that people do

We have many things to do today

objects or matters of any kind

I have many things in my bag

an object, idea, or situation

Some things are hard to explain

at the back of something

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at the back of something

The cat is behind the sofa

in the space at the back of something

In scene

in the space at the back of something

The ball is behind the chair

the person or thing that causes something to happen

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the person or thing that causes something to happen

She is the force behind this project

the part of the body you sit on

He fell on his behind

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 make sure someone or something is okay

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to make sure someone or something is okay

I check on my plants every day

to look at someone or something to see if they are okay

I will check on the baby

an informal word for a restaurant or place

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an informal word for a restaurant or place

This burger joint is great

a place where two parts are joined together

He injured his knee joint while running

a cigarette filled with marijuana

He smoked a joint

used by two or more people together

They have a joint bank account

to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

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to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

Please taste the soup

a short experience of something

She wanted a taste of success

the sensation you experience when eating or drinking

This cake has a sweet taste

a personal liking for something

We have the same taste in music

as much as is needed

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as much as is needed

We have plenty of food for everyone

a large amount

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a large amount

We have plenty of time

to a great degree

That room is plenty big for our needs

a short high-pitched noise

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a short high-pitched noise

The mouse made a squeak

to make a short high-pitched noise

The door began to squeak

a strong, enjoyable rhythm in music

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a strong, enjoyable rhythm in music

The song has a great groove

a long, narrow cut in a surface

The wheel fits in the groove

to move rhythmically to music

They started to groove to the music

containing all parts; entire

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containing all parts; entire

Please write your full name

containing as much as possible

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containing as much as possible

The glass is full of water

to the greatest possible extent

He has full control

having eaten enough food

I am full after that meal

an informal way to say yes

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an informal way to say yes

Yep, I can help you

a word used to say yes

Yep I will be there

used to say yes or agree

Yep that sounds right

a long way away

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a long way away

The store is too far

to a large extent

In scene

to a large extent

This car is far better

left to be done or completed

How far are you with your homework

until the present time

So far everything is good

to say yes to something

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to say yes to something

She accepted the invitation

to recognize something as true or valid

I accept the truth

a penalty for doing something wrong

I accept your offer

to take something that is offered

He accepted the award

an animal that sucks blood from other animals

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an animal that sucks blood from other animals

The leech is sucking blood

to take something from someone without giving anything back

He is leeching off his wealthy friend

a room with a toilet and sink

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a room with a toilet and sink

Where is the bathroom?

a room with a toilet and sink

In scene

a room with a toilet and sink

The bathroom is upstairs

used to say yes or to show agreement

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used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will come

a series of lessons on a particular subject

I am taking an English course

one part of a meal, such as a starter or main dish

The first course was soup

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

one part of a meal, such as a starter or main dish

I liked the main course

a planned way or path to follow

The ship changed its course

a continuous period of time

During the course of the day

a way of doing something

The ship changed its course

an area of land used for a sport or activity

The golf course is very large

a series of classes or lessons on a particular subject

I am taking an English course

a large open space inside the entrance of a building

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a large open space inside the entrance of a building

We waited in the hotel lobby

a group of people who try to influence government decisions

They formed a lobby to change the law

to try to influence politicians or public officials

They lobbied the government for a new law

required to explain or be responsible for something

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required to explain or be responsible for something

You are accountable for your actions

to be of significance or relevance

In scene

to be of significance or relevance

It does not matter to me

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

This is a private matter

a short period of time

It happened in a matter of days

the material that things are made of

Everything is made of matter

significance or relevance

This work is a matter of great importance

a difficult or troubling situation

I have a private matter to discuss with you

a topic or situation being discussed

We should focus on the matter at hand

a physical material or substance

Everything in the universe is made of matter

a subject or situation being discussed

Let us talk about a different matter

a drink made with tomato juice and vodka

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a drink made with tomato juice and vodka

I would like a Bloody Mary

a late morning meal combining breakfast and lunch

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a late morning meal combining breakfast and lunch

Let's have brunch on Sunday

to eat a meal that is a combination of breakfast and lunch

We will brunch at the cafe

without doubt; definitely

In scene

without doubt; definitely

I will certainly help you

to cause trouble or worry

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to cause trouble or worry

Please don't bother me

to make an effort to do something

Don't bother to call him

a problem or difficulty

It is a lot of bother to move these boxes

to want something very much

In scene

to want something very much

I crave chocolate

the process of taking air into and out of your lungs

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the process of taking air into and out of your lungs

It is hard to breathe in this room

to be completely focused on or full of something

He breathes fashion

to give new life or energy to something

We need to breathe life into the project

to say something aloud

She did not breathe a word about it

to think of or develop a method or solution

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to think of or develop a method or solution

We need to work out a plan

to do physical activity for fitness

I work out every morning

to find a solution to a problem

I will work out the problem

to have a particular result or outcome

The situation worked out eventually

to inform on someone

In scene

to inform on someone

He ratted on his friends

a small animal with a long tail, often a pest

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a small animal with a long tail, often a pest

There is a rat in the basement

a person who betrays someone else

He is a rat who betrayed his friend

to intend to do something

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to intend to do something

I plan on going to the party

to have an intention to do something or to expect that something will happen

I plan on studying tonight

to depend on someone to do something

I plan on my friend to be there

to hold something in the mouth and draw on it with the lips

In scene

to hold something in the mouth and draw on it with the lips

She likes to suck on a candy

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