EpisodeFree

Gilmore Girls — Season 7 Episode 2

Words & meanings

730 words

Go to Quiz

CEFR level

the sweet part of a plant that you eat

In scene

the sweet part of a plant that you eat

I like eating fresh fruit

the good thing that comes from an action or relationship

In scene

the good thing that comes from an action or relationship

Success is the fruit of his hard work

the sweet part of a plant you can eat

I eat fresh fruit every day

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

In scene

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

In scene

one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

an oval object laid by birds, used as food

In scene

an oval object laid by birds, used as food

I eat two eggs for breakfast

a hard-shelled object that birds, reptiles, etc. produce to have babies

The hen laid three eggs today

a hard oval object laid by a bird

She cooked some eggs for breakfast

the round objects laid by birds, often eaten as food

The chicken laid some eggs

a vehicle that travels into space

In scene

a vehicle that travels into space

The rocket traveled to space

a business that makes or sells rockets

They launched a new rocket company

to rise or increase very fast

Prices rocketed last month

to move very quickly

The car rocketed past us

to have an effect on someone or something

In scene

to have an effect on someone or something

The weather affects my mood

to show a feeling or emotion through your behavior

He affected a look of surprise

feeling nervous or concerned

In scene

feeling nervous or concerned

I am worried about the exam

something given to someone for free, usually money or food

In scene

something given to someone for free, usually money or food

He refuses to live on handouts

assistance or support given to someone

He survives on government handouts

a sheet of paper with information given out in a class or meeting

The teacher gave us a handout about the assignment

to enter a place using military force or without permission

In scene

to enter a place using military force or without permission

The army plans to invade the country

to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted

Please do not invade my personal space

a soft, sweet candy

In scene

a soft, sweet candy

I like eating marshmallows

a soft, sweet, spongy food often used in desserts

We roasted marshmallows over the campfire

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

to learn or be told something

In scene

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

without shoes or socks

In scene

without shoes or socks

He likes walking barefoot on the grass

without shoes on your feet

In scene

without shoes on your feet

I like walking barefoot on the beach

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 feeling of deep sadness

In scene

a feeling of deep sadness

He felt great sorrow after the loss

a person's sexual character or orientation

In scene

a person's sexual character or orientation

We should respect everyone's sexuality

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a place where a bus or train stops

In scene

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

a detailed plan for a journey

In scene

a detailed plan for a journey

Here is our travel itinerary

a detailed plan for a journey

We checked our itinerary before leaving

a group of businesses with the same name and owner

In scene

a group of businesses with the same name and owner

He opened a fast food franchise

a short time ago

In scene

a short time ago

I recently moved here

a short time ago

I recently started a new job

relating to what is right and wrong

In scene

relating to what is right and wrong

It is morally wrong to lie

something that is wrong or incorrect

In scene

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

used to express surprise or excitement

In scene

used to express surprise or excitement

Gee, that's a huge cake

a strong alcoholic drink

In scene

a strong alcoholic drink

He bought some liquor

a strong alcoholic beverage

In scene

a strong alcoholic beverage

Liquor is not allowed here

pushed forward, like lips when pouting

In scene

pushed forward, like lips when pouting

She had a pouty face

a farm bird kept for its meat and eggs

In scene

a farm bird kept for its meat and eggs

The chicken is eating corn

a situation where two people try to make the other back down first

We played a game of chicken

not brave; afraid

Do not be such a chicken

to move back to a place

In scene

to move back to a place

I will go back to my house

to go again to a place or topic

In scene

to go again to a place or topic

I want to go back to my home

a light open shoe held on by a strap between the toes

In scene

a light open shoe held on by a strap between the toes

I wear flip flops at the beach

to change one's opinion or decision repeatedly

He keeps flip-flopping on his decision

a light open shoe with a thong between the toes

I wear flip-flops at the beach

existing or spreading throughout an area or group

In scene

existing or spreading throughout an area or group

Corruption is pervasive in that government

to be right for someone or something

In scene

to be right for someone or something

These shoes belong with that dress

to be in the right place with someone or something

In scene

to be in the right place with someone or something

I feel like I belong with you

to be a suitable partner or match for someone

We belong with each other

to come into view or to be seen

In scene

to come into view or to be seen

A ghost appeared in the room

to act in a play, film, or show

She will appear in the new movie

to give the impression of being

He appears to be tired

to come into view or to be seen

The stars appear at night

a group of people

In scene

a group of people

That is a loud 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

many times or often

I see him a 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 do the job of something

In scene

to do the job of something

This sofa acts as a bed

to do the job or function of something

The sofa can act as a bed

to perform the function of something

This box acts as a chair

to give attention to a sound

In scene

to give attention to a sound

I am listening to music

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

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

to make a choice or decision about something

In scene

to make a choice or decision about something

I need to decide what to eat

to think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

to not forget to do something

In scene

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

to bring back a memory of something

In scene

to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

a Japanese dish of cold rice with fish or vegetables

In scene

a Japanese dish of cold rice with fish or vegetables

I like eating sushi

a Japanese dish of vinegared rice with raw fish or other ingredients

In scene

a Japanese dish of vinegared rice with raw fish or other ingredients

Sushi is a healthy meal

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

In scene

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

I love watching movies

a group with similar features

In scene

a group with similar features

What sort of food is this

to separate or order things into groups

Please sort these books

to deal with a problem or situation successfully

I will sort this problem out soon

feeling fear

In scene

feeling fear

She is afraid of spiders

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid I cannot help you

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid that we are late

a model used to represent the real thing

In scene

a model used to represent the real thing

This is a dummy phone

a person who is new to something

This guide is for dummies

a person who is not very smart

Don't be a dummy

a model used for testing or display

The dress is on a dummy

to say that you accept or agree with something

In scene

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

at some time that is not now

In scene

at some time that is not now

I hope to visit Japan someday

at some time in the future

Someday I will travel the world

an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

In scene

an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

Love can cause pain

a baked food made from flour and water

This pain is fresh

someone or something that is annoying

Stop being a pain

to give the impression of being something

In scene

to give the impression of being something

That sounds like a good idea

to seem similar to something

That sounds like a great plan

to have a similar sound to something

The wind sounds like a whistle

to have a voice that is similar to someone else's

You sound like your mother

a small, close-knit town

I grew up in a small town

relating to a small community

They like small town life

a town that is not big or important

We live in a small town

connected with a small town or its people

He has a small-town mentality

at a later time

In scene

at a later time

We had dinner and went for a walk afterward

to have an opinion or think something is true

In scene

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

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

the act of moving or doing something quickly

In scene

the act of moving or doing something quickly

I am in a hurry

to move fast or do something quickly

Please hurry up

to move or act with speed

Don't hurry the work

the joint between the hand and arm

In scene

the joint between the hand and arm

Her wrists are thin

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

In scene

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

a woman who has a child or children

In scene

a woman who has a child or children

Mothers love their children

a female parent

In scene

a female parent

Mothers love their children

women who have given birth to a child

Mothers love their children

female parents

Mothers love their children very much

no longer functioning properly

In scene

no longer functioning properly

The coffee machine is broken

no longer in good condition

The screen is broken

no longer in effect

The promise was broken

made obedient through training

The horse is fully broken

to have something in your mind as a goal

In scene

to have something in your mind as a goal

I intend to visit London next year

the time at this moment

In scene

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 piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

In scene

a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

I bought two tickets for the movie

a fine or notice for a traffic violation

He got a ticket for speeding

a person who behaves in a sexually abnormal or unacceptable way

In scene

a person who behaves in a sexually abnormal or unacceptable way

He is a pervert

to change something from what it is supposed to be

He tried to pervert the course of justice

someone with unusual sexual desires

He is a pervert

the bravery to do something difficult

In scene

the bravery to do something difficult

He has the guts to do it

a deep inner feeling

I trusted my gut feeling

the internal parts of a body or object

The mechanic checked the guts of the engine

a feeling of intense dislike used in the phrase 'hate someone's guts'

I hate his guts

the inside part of the body where food is digested

The food travels through your guts

lasting for only one night

In scene

lasting for only one night

The hotel offers a one-night stay

feeling you want to stop because you are bored or annoyed

In scene

feeling you want to stop because you are bored or annoyed

I am tired of this noise

feeling a need for rest or sleep

I am very tired

feeling a need to rest or sleep

He felt tired after work

feeling that you need to sleep or rest

I am very tired after work

to have your home in a place

In scene

to have your home in a place

I live in London

to live in the building where you are employed

The nanny lives in with the family

to have your home in a place

I live in a big house

living in the same place as someone

They have a live-in nanny

living in the same home as a romantic partner

They are a live-in couple

a statement that you will definitely do something

In scene

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

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed

In scene

a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed

His anger was obvious

to cause someone to feel anger

Don't anger the boss

a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed

He could not hide his anger

a reason given to explain or justify an action

In scene

a reason given to explain or justify an action

He has a good excuse

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me may I pass

to ask someone to pardon you

Please excuse my foolish error

a reason given to explain a mistake

Do not make an excuse for being late

a trip taken by a couple after their wedding

In scene

a trip taken by a couple after their wedding

They went to Italy for their honeymoon

to cause someone to do something

In scene

to cause someone to do something

He made me cry

to succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to produce or form something

I make dinner every day

to say or express something

She made a suggestion

a tube used for breathing while swimming underwater

In scene

a tube used for breathing while swimming underwater

I bought a new snorkel

to swim while using a breathing tube underwater

In scene

to swim while using a breathing tube underwater

I love to snorkel in the ocean

of the highest quality or degree

In scene

of the highest quality or degree

He is the greatest player

the most of something

She achieved the greatest success

very big in size or amount

This is the greatest mountain

having good luck

In scene

having good luck

I am very lucky

areas of land with their own government and borders

In scene

areas of land with their own government and borders

I want to visit many different countries

a thin, crisp, salty cracker

In scene

a thin, crisp, salty cracker

I ate a saltine with my soup

a thin, crisp, unsalted cracker

I ate a saltine with my soup

growing or moving upward

In scene

growing or moving upward

The sun is rising

having a low temperature

In scene

having a low temperature

The winter cold is harsh

showing no kindness or affection

He is a cold person

a common sickness with a runny nose and cough

I have a cold

not awake or aware of what is happening

He was knocked cold in the fight

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

In scene

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

free from strong emotion; relaxed

In scene

free from strong emotion; relaxed

Please stay calm

to make calm or relaxed

The music calmed her

not feeling worried or angry

He stayed calm during the exam

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

in good health or condition

In scene

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will come

used to say something is expected or obvious

In scene

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

In scene

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

I liked the main course

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

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

Back to series