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Gilmore Girls — Season 6 Episode 8

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the action of keeping things for later use

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the action of keeping things for later use

I need more storage for my files

to get more of something

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to get more of something

She gained a lot of experience

to get something

He wants to gain experience

an increase in value or amount

The investment resulted in a gain

on two occasions

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on two occasions

I called him twice

to create words or text on a surface

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to create words or text on a surface

This is a written document

to form letters or words on a surface

Her name is written on the note

to form letters or words on a surface

The rules are written here

expressed in writing, not spoken

This is a written contract

a small, specific point in a rule or law

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a small, specific point in a rule or law

He won the case on a technicality

a small point in a rule or law

He was released on a technicality

a small, specific detail of a rule or law

They won the game on a technicality

a small detail or rule that affects a legal decision

The case was dismissed on a technicality

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

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to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

to cover a surface with color using paint

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to cover a surface with color using paint

I will paint the wall

a liquid used to cover surfaces with color

In scene

a liquid used to cover surfaces with color

The paint is blue

to make a picture using paint

She likes to paint

to give a particular impression of someone or something

The report paints a sad picture of the situation

to politely refuse an invitation or request

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to politely refuse an invitation or request

I had to beg off the dinner invitation

a very young child

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a very young child

The baby is sleeping

someone who acts immaturely

Don't be such a baby

a friendly or affectionate name for someone

I love you baby

a very young animal

Look at that baby goat

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

a description of events

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a description of events

I read a long story

a floor or level of a building

The house has two stories

a particular situation or set of events

That is a different story

to engage in kissing and physical intimacy with someone

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to engage in kissing and physical intimacy with someone

They were making out in the park

to see, hear, or comprehend something with difficulty

I cannot make out the words on this page

to write information on a form or document

You need to make out the application form

to deal with a situation or get along in life

How did you make out on your exam

to kiss and touch someone romantically

They were making out in the park

to kiss and touch sexually

They made out all night

a sweet melon with orange flesh

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a sweet melon with orange flesh

I love eating cantaloupe in summer

to enter or reach a place or device

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to enter or reach a place or device

I cannot get into the locked room

to influence someone's behavior or mood

What has gotten into him today

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

in a way that gives attention to detail

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in a way that gives attention to detail

Read the instructions carefully

in a way that avoids mistakes or harm

Please drive carefully

to break down or decompose

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to break down or decompose

The fruit began to rot

very happy and enthusiastic

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very happy and enthusiastic

I am so jazzed about the trip

to make someone feel very excited or enthusiastic

I am so jazzed about the party

to break a connection

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to break a connection

Please disconnect the cable

a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

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a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

She went to the cinema with her boyfriend

a regular male romantic partner

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a regular male romantic partner

My boyfriend is a doctor

a man who is in a romantic relationship

He has a boyfriend

not knowing what to do or say

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not knowing what to do or say

I was at a loss for words

a state of not knowing what to do or say

He was at a loss for words

to a small extent

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to a small extent

I am a little tired

small in size

He has a little dog

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

to describe someone as having a strong desire to learn or know more

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to describe someone as having a strong desire to learn or know more

You say this plan saves time so color me curious

done in a final way with no plan to change

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done in a final way with no plan to change

Let's settle this once and for all

in a way that ends a situation permanently

We need to settle this once and for all

to look at someone or something carefully

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to look at someone or something carefully

Please check out the report

to take something from a library for a period of time

I need to check out this book from the library

to complete the formal process of leaving a hotel or paying for goods at a store

We need to check out by noon

to make sure something is correct or true

I will check out the facts

the act of leaving a hotel or paying for goods

Please complete your hotel check-out before noon

involving two or more women or girls

She is into girl on girl romance

relating to sexual activity between women

They watched a girl-on-girl movie

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

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to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

to be unable to remember something

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to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

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

not needing help or support from others

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not needing help or support from others

She is an independent woman

not needing help or support from others

She is a very independent person

in a kind or gentle way

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in a kind or gentle way

She smiled kindly at the child

a thing that you can choose

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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

to become involved in a situation

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to become involved in a situation

The police had to step in

to put your foot into something

He stepped in the mud

to say or do something that upsets someone by accident

You stepped in it when you mentioned his ex

take someone's place temporarily

I will step in for my sick colleague

to get involved in a situation

I had to step in to stop the fight

a game played with a ball by two teams

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a game played with a ball by two teams

I like playing football

the ball used in the sport of football

He kicked the football

a portable case containing nuclear launch codes

The president carries the nuclear football

to make a choice or decision about something

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to make a choice or decision about something

I need to decide what to eat

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

to start to be something

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to start to be something

She became a doctor

to spend time with someone in a relaxed way

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to spend time with someone in a relaxed way

I like to pall with my friends

a feeling of sadness or darkness that spoils a happy mood

The news cast a pall over the party

a raised row of seats for watching sports

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a raised row of seats for watching sports

He sat in the bleachers

in a clear way

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in a clear way

It is clearly visible

in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand

She spoke clearly during the meeting

to win against someone in a fight or competition

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to win against someone in a fight or competition

Our team will kick butt in the final game

to perform very well or succeed

You will kick butt in the competition

to take and hold someone so they cannot escape

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to take and hold someone so they cannot escape

The police caught the thief

to change into a state

I got caught in the rain

to get hold of something that is moving

He caught the ball

to be unable to escape

The thief was caught by the police

something that may happen

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something that may happen

This is potentially dangerous

the state of being present everywhere

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the state of being present everywhere

The ubiquity of smartphones is changing our lives

to be the reason that something happens

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to be the reason that something happens

The rain caused the flood

to make someone do something

That caused him to change his mind

an aim or movement that people support

She works for a good cause

for the reason that

I am staying here 'cause I am tired

the thing that makes something happen

What was the cause of the fire

not able to bend easily

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not able to bend easily

This cardboard is too stiff to bend

to not pay money that you owe to someone

He stiffed the taxi driver

an informal word for a person

The poor stiff lost his keys

the name of a color like red or blue

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the name of a color like red or blue

She wore a salmon dress

a pink-fleshed fish often eaten

I love eating grilled salmon

to have fun with others at a social event

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to have fun with others at a social event

They are partying all night

to have fun with other people at a social event

She is partying with her friends

to quickly read or search through

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to quickly read or search through

I looked through the reports

used to express surprise or annoyance

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used to express surprise or annoyance

Jeez, that is expensive

used to say what is wanted most

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used to say what is wanted most

I want a room, preferably with a view

to put things in a straight row

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to put things in a straight row

The books were lined up on the shelf

to have a line or border along the edge

Please use a lined notebook for your homework

to have an inner layer or covering on the inside surface

This jacket is lined with silk

toward the front or future

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toward the front or future

Step forward

confident in a way that may seem rude

He was too forward

a player position in sports

He plays as a forward

to send something to another person or place

Please forward the email

to change the color of something

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to change the color of something

She dyed her hair red

a sudden and complete change in government or society

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a sudden and complete change in government or society

The French Revolution changed history

a sudden and complete change in a particular field

The internet caused a revolution in communication

a single complete turn around a central point

The wheel made one full revolution

deeply loved or cherished

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deeply loved or cherished

She is my beloved grandmother

a person who is loved

He wrote a letter to his beloved

to have a strong desire for something

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to have a strong desire for something

I am jonesing for some chocolate

an action or step taken

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an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to go from one place to another

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to go from one place to another

Please move your car

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

not one of a group

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not one of a group

None of the students failed

to have a meeting or visit with someone

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to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

to understand or realize

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to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

an instruction to do something

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an instruction to do something

The captain gave a strict order

the way things are placed or happen one after another

Put the books in alphabetical order

a group of people with a shared purpose or organization

He joined a religious order

to ask for food or drink in a restaurant

I want to order a pizza

to speak with someone

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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

the part of your head that you hear with

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the part of your head that you hear with

I have two ears

the skill to notice or judge something

She has a good ear for music

the ability to talk to and influence an important person

She has the ear of the director

the ability to notice or judge something

She has a good ear for music

to make or become different

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to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

coming after the current one

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coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

to get money or reward for work

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to get money or reward for work

He earns a good salary

to get money by working

I need to earn money

to get money for work done

She earns a salary

to get money for work done

He earns payment for his work

a personal view or judgment

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a personal view or judgment

What is your opinion?

a personal belief or judgment about something

What is your opinion on this topic

a feeling of being nervous or upset

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a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

tardy

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tardy

I am late for work

happening or done not long ago

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happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

not on time

I am late for work

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

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used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to continue doing something

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to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to take part in an activity

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to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

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feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

I am proud of you

feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

In scene

feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

I am proud of your success

feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

He is proud of his work

in a way that shows satisfaction and pleasure

She has a proud expression

to travel or be with another person

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to travel or be with another person

They go together to school

to be in a romantic relationship

They have been going together for a year

to look or work well with each other

These colors go together

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

a part of a country or city

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a part of a country or city

He lives in this district

to get off a vehicle like a plane or ship

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to get off a vehicle like a plane or ship

The passengers prepared to disembark from the plane

the day after today

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the day after today

See you tomorrow

the day after today

I will call you tomorrow

the day after today

We left on the next day

in any case

Hope for a better tomorrow

happening after a particular time

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happening after a particular time

We will eat later

happening or done not long ago

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happening or done not long ago

That is a later development

happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

no longer living

The late king died long ago

at a time in the future or after a particular event

I will do it later

at a time that comes after the present

See you later

at a time in the future

I will be back later

happening after the expected time

The later train arrived at midnight

old

This is a later work of the artist

not on time

He is later than usual

not on time

She is later than we expected

at a time after now

I will see you later

a written statement praising someone's work or character

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a written statement praising someone's work or character

He wrote a good recommendation for me

a piece of advice about what to do or choose

In scene

a piece of advice about what to do or choose

I need a recommendation for a good hotel

the upper inside surface of a room

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the upper inside surface of a room

The ceiling is painted white

the highest possible level

They set a ceiling on the price

the top inside surface of a room

The ceiling is painted white

the upper inside surface of a room

There is a spider on the ceiling

to push someone with your elbow

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to push someone with your elbow

He elbowed his way through the crowd

the joint between the upper and lower arm

I hit my elbow on the door

the bendable part between your arm and forearm

I hurt my elbow

a large number or amount

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a large number or amount

I have a lot of work to do

many times or often

In scene

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 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

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