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Gilmore Girls — Season 6 Episode 2

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the sister of your spouse or the wife of your sibling

My sister in law is a teacher

the sister of your spouse, or the wife of your sibling

My sister in law is coming to dinner

to rest with your eyes closed

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to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

an informal way to say yes

In scene

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

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

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

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

in a very good, patient, or kind manner

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in a very good, patient, or kind manner

She smiled angelically at the teacher

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

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the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I wake up early in the morning

a short way to say 'good morning'

In scene

a short way to say 'good morning'

Morning, how are you?

the early part of the day before noon

I drink coffee in the morning

the early part of the day

I drink coffee in the morning

to damage or destroy something good

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to damage or destroy something good

The rain spoiled the picnic

valuable things taken by force

The soldiers shared the spoils after the battle

to treat someone too well, often making them selfish

Don't spoil the child

something valuable taken or gained, especially as a result of a victory or effort

They divided the spoils of war among the soldiers

almost certainly; very likely

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almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

to cause someone to stop sleeping

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to cause someone to stop sleeping

Wake up your sister

to stop sleeping and become conscious

I wake up at seven

to stop sleeping

I wake up early every morning

to stop sleeping and open your eyes

I wake up early every day

to stop sleeping

I wake up early every day

a food made from heated corn kernels that pop

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a food made from heated corn kernels that pop

I love eating popcorn

a piece of cloth with pictures or patterns woven into it

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a piece of cloth with pictures or patterns woven into it

The castle walls are covered with old tapestries

the way things are placed or happen one after another

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the way things are placed or happen one after another

Please put the files in order

suitable or proper for the situation

A formal apology is in order

placed in a neat, correct, or organized way

The books are in order on the shelf

for the purpose of

He worked hard in order to succeed

said when going to sleep or leaving at night

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said when going to sleep or leaving at night

Goodnight, see you tomorrow

to have an opinion or think something is true

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to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

an idea or belief you have

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an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

to be in a place as a member of an audience or group

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to be in a place as a member of an audience or group

He sits in the audience

to be in a seated position inside a place

She was sitting in the car

to join an activity or performance as a guest

The musician sat in with the band

a form of protest where people sit and refuse to leave

They decided to sit in

to speak with someone

In scene

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

to say you will not do or accept something

In scene

to say you will not do or accept something

He refused the offer

to say that you will not do something

He refused to help me

to say that you will not do or accept something

He refused the offer

waste material that is thrown away

Please take out the refuse

to not happen as planned

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to not happen as planned

Our travel plans fell through

to pull something along a surface or with effort

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to pull something along a surface or with effort

Drag the chair across the room

something that is boring or annoying

This meeting is such a drag

a puff of smoke from a cigarette or joint

He took a long drag

a performance where men dress in women's clothing for entertainment

He is famous for his drag performance

causing discomfort or embarrassment

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causing discomfort or embarrassment

It was an awkward moment

feeling nervous or uneasy

I felt awkward at the party

having a husband or wife

In scene

having a husband or wife

They are a married couple

strongly attached to something

He is married to his work

having a husband or wife

They have been married for ten years

having a husband or wife

Are you married?

to be unable to remember something

In scene

to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to fail to remember something

I always forget his name

to be a good use of time or effort

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to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

to give money for work done

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to give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

given money for work done

In scene

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 direct your attention or respect toward 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

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

in a state of sleep

In scene

in a state of sleep

The baby is asleep

to select from a group of options

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to select from a group of options

You can choose a color

to decide between options

Choose a color

to pick something from a group

Choose your favorite color

the act of making a choice

You must choose a path

picked out from a group

This is the chosen one

a cooked egg dish often filled with ingredients

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a cooked egg dish often filled with ingredients

I had an omelet for breakfast

having no work or obligations

In scene

having no work or obligations

I am free this afternoon

costing nothing, without charge

This water is free

able to do what you want without limits

The bird is free

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

They decided to free the bird from the cage

to think about something again

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to think about something again

We need to re-evaluate our plans

a period of 24 hours

In scene

a period of 24 hours

I work every day

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We celebrate a special day

a period of time, especially in the past

In my grandfather's day, there were no computers

at some time in the future

I want to travel the world one day

decorated or more expensive than usual

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decorated or more expensive than usual

They went to a fancy restaurant

to like or want something

In scene

to like or want something

Do you fancy a cup of tea

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

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

to make someone feel unable to understand something

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to make someone feel unable to understand something

These directions confuse me

to make someone think something wrong

The false information confused the witnesses

to mistake one person or thing for another

I often confuse the twins

difficult to understand

The complicated instructions confused the students

to take something away and keep it by legal authority

In scene

to take something away and keep it by legal authority

The police will impound the car

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

not sensible or intelligent

In scene

not sensible or intelligent

That was a stupid mistake

a stupid or annoying person

Stop being so stupid

causing fear or unease

In scene

causing fear or unease

He is a creepy man

causing a feeling of fear or unease

This old house is creepy

causing a feeling of slight fear or discomfort

That old house looks really creepy

to move something so it is not closed

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to move something so it is not closed

Open up the window

to share private feelings or secrets with someone

He opened up to his friend

to make something known that was secret

She is starting to open up

to begin a new store, company, or operation

They plan to open up a new cafe

to allow people to enter or use

They will open up the new park

to talk about your feelings or thoughts

You can open up to me

to become a part of a group or activity

In scene

to become a part of a group or activity

I want to join the club

to go to be with someone

In scene

to go to be with someone

Join us for lunch

to connect or fasten together

Please join these two pieces of rope

to bring people together in marriage

The priest joined them in marriage

to put something in danger

In scene

to put something in danger

Don't risk your life

a strategy game where players try to conquer territories

We played Risk last night

the chance of something bad happening

Smoking is a health risk

to expose to possible harm or loss

He did not want to risk his life

a system of words for expressing ideas

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a system of words for expressing ideas

I am learning a new language

the words that someone uses when speaking

He speaks a foreign language

to read or examine something with close attention

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to read or examine something with close attention

She pored through the reports all night

to read or study something very closely

She pored through the documents for hours

a sharp blade used for cutting things

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a sharp blade used for cutting things

He sharpened his knife before cutting the rope

a tool with a sharp edge for cutting

I use a knife to cut bread

to attack someone with a knife

He was afraid that someone would knife him

a sharp blade used for cutting

Use a knife to cut the apple

an item

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an item

Put your things on the table

something that you do

Swimming is a good thing to do

a subject or area of interest

That is a complicated thing

moderately hot; at a pleasant moderate heat

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moderately hot; at a pleasant moderate heat

The weather is warm today

kind and caring

She is a warm person

to make something hot

I need to warm the milk

a manner or method of doing something

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a manner or method of doing something

This is the best way

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

No way

by a large amount

It is way too expensive

the path or line along which something moves

I am on my way

to plan for or expect something to happen

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to plan for or expect something to happen

I didn't figure on waiting so long

to expect or plan for something

I didn't figure on the rain

unusual or odd

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unusual or odd

This is a weird smell

not normal or ordinary

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not normal or ordinary

He had a weird dream last night

to make someone feel strange or uncomfortable

He weirded me out

to make someone feel strange or uneasy

His comment really weirded me out

a woman who tells jokes to make people laugh

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a woman who tells jokes to make people laugh

She is a very funny comedienne

to be formed from a material

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to be formed from a material

This table is made of wood

to form an opinion about something

What do you make of the situation

to be formed from a material

What is this table made of

to scare someone suddenly

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to scare someone suddenly

The loud noise spooked the horse

a spy or undercover operative

He is a government spook

many times or often

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many times or often

I see him a lot

a great number or quantity

In scene

a great number or quantity

We have a lot of time

a large number or amount

I have a lot of work to do

a piece of land

He bought a parking lot

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

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

used to express surprise or to address a deity

In scene

used to express surprise or to address a deity

Oh dear, I forgot my keys

loved or cherished

My dear friend is coming

a polite word used at the start of a letter

Dear Mr. Smith

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

In scene

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

used to say something positive despite a problem

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used to say something positive despite a problem

It was cold but at least we had a heater

not less than; at the very least

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not less than; at the very least

At least three people came

to a small degree

I am not in the least bit worried

the smallest in amount or degree

This is the least expensive room

a tool for making holes

In scene

a tool for making holes

He used a drill to make a hole

to make a hole in something using a tool

He will drill a hole in the wall

a practice exercise for an emergency

We have a fire drill today

to ask someone many questions

The teacher drilled the students with questions

a married woman

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a married woman

They are supportive wives

a person who makes others work very hard

In scene

a person who makes others work very hard

Our manager is a real taskmaster

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

written work or forms needed for a task

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written work or forms needed for a task

I have a lot of paperwork to do

a collection of papers or digital data

I have too much paperwork to finish

an unusual and exciting experience or activity

In scene

an unusual and exciting experience or activity

We had a great adventure in the mountains

a small light you can carry in your hand

In scene

a small light you can carry in your hand

I have a flashlight

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

general situations or activities

Things are going well

items or matters

Please put your things away

to help someone learn a skill

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to help someone learn a skill

They train dogs to help people

to point a weapon at a target

He trained the rifle at the target

the long back part of a formal dress that trails on the ground

The bride wore a dress with a long train

a series of connected vehicles that run on tracks

The train is very crowded today

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

Athletes train every day

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

They train dogs to help people

in a way that does not need much effort

In scene

in a way that does not need much effort

I can easily finish this work

without difficulty

I can do it easily

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

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

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

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used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

to surprise someone very much

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to surprise someone very much

The news will astound them

to feel strong dislike for someone

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to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to strongly dislike

In scene

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

to continue to be in the same place or condition

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to continue to be in the same place or condition

Please remain in your seats

a dead body or part of a dead body

The remains were found in the woods

to stay or continue to exist

He remained silent

to stay or continue to be in a state

The temperature will remain the same

not high or great in amount, level, or rank

In scene

not high or great in amount, level, or rank

The price is very low

a very bad or unsuccessful point

That was the low of his career

not kind or fair

That was a low act

not loud

She speaks in a low voice

to influence someone's behavior or mood

In scene

to influence someone's behavior or mood

What has gotten into him today

to enter or reach a place or device

I cannot get into the locked room

to start liking or enjoying something very much

I really got into jazz music

to start being in a situation

I want to get into politics

to influence someone's behavior or mood

The bad mood got into him

to start being interested in something

I started to get into jazz music

to start being in a situation

She got into a difficult situation

to go inside something

I will get into the car

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

used to show you do not care or it does not matter

In scene

used to show you do not care or it does not matter

Whatever, I don't care

no matter what

Do whatever you want

used to refer to something not specified

You can eat whatever you want

used to say that it does not matter which one or what happens

I will stay whatever happens

a book with a soft paper cover

In scene

a book with a soft paper cover

I bought a paperback book

a piece of advice about what to do or choose

In scene

a piece of advice about what to do or choose

Please follow my suggestion

content

I have a good suggestion

an idea or plan put forward for consideration

Do you have any suggestions

the activity of making people aware of a product or service

In scene

the activity of making people aware of a product or service

Advertising is very expensive

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

This cake tastes worse than the last one

to hold a feeling or thought in your mind for a long time without telling others

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to hold a feeling or thought in your mind for a long time without telling others

He harbored a secret resentment

to increase or become very successful quickly

In scene

to increase or become very successful quickly

The local economy is booming

a long pole used to support a microphone, sail, or camera

The cameraman used a boom for the shot

a loud deep sound

I heard a loud boom

used to describe a sudden or exciting event

The fireworks went boom in the sky

a thing that you can choose

In scene

a thing that you can choose

You have two options

to make a choice from a set of possibilities

You have the option to leave early

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