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Gilmore Girls — Season 7 Episode 3

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to become very anxious, upset, or frightened

I freaked out when I saw the spider

a sudden, intense display of strong emotion

She had a major freak out in front of everyone

a sudden, intense episode of fear or panic

She had a major freak-out

an expression of surprise or admiration

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an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

to make someone feel great admiration

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to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

used to emphasize a statement

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used to emphasize a statement

It is simply amazing

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

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in a simple or straightforward way; merely

I simply wanted to help

in a simple or straightforward manner

She explained it simply

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

It is simply a matter of time

people who have power to make things happen

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people who have power to make things happen

The movers and shakers in the industry are meeting today

a small sea animal with a curved body, eaten as food

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a small sea animal with a curved body, eaten as food

I love eating shrimp

to catch shrimp as a job or activity

They go out to shrimp every summer

happening fast or without warning

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happening fast or without warning

The rain started suddenly

in an unexpected way

Suddenly, it started to rain

to design or make something new

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to design or make something new

Who invented the telephone?

a small sweet blue fruit

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a small sweet blue fruit

I love blueberries

not laughing or playing around

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not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

already used or consumed

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already used or consumed

The battery is spent

very tired or lacking energy

I am completely spent

to give money in exchange for something

He spent all his money

to use time doing something

She spent the day reading

having an opinion or idea

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having an opinion or idea

I am thinking it will rain

the act of using your mind to consider or reason about something

Deep thinking helps us learn

to have thoughts in your mind

I am thinking about the answer

a list of food and drinks available at a restaurant

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a list of food and drinks available at a restaurant

I am reading the menu

a list of dishes available to order at a restaurant

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a list of dishes available to order at a restaurant

Can I see the menu please

a list of food and drinks available in a restaurant

Can I see the menu

a list of choices available on a device

Click the menu to see settings

not interesting or exciting

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not interesting or exciting

This movie is boring

to repair and make a building or room look new again

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to repair and make a building or room look new again

They want to renovate the old house

liked more than others

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liked more than others

Blue is my favorite color

a formal social dance event

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a formal social dance event

She attended the cotillion last night

a sound used to ask someone to repeat what they said

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a sound used to ask someone to repeat what they said

Eh-eh? I did not hear you

having qualities traditionally associated with men

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having qualities traditionally associated with men

He has a manly voice

the way text or objects are placed with gaps between them

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the way text or objects are placed with gaps between them

Adjust the line spacing in your document

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

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despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

Although it was raining, we went out

of lower quality or more serious

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of lower quality or more serious

This cake tastes worse than the last one

more unpleasant or of lower quality

The weather is getting worse

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

a small metal piece used to join papers

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a small metal piece used to join papers

This staple holds the papers together

to fasten papers together with a small metal clip

Please staple these documents together

a common item that is needed regularly

Rice is a staple food in many countries

a large sword with a broad blade

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a large sword with a broad blade

The knight used a broadsword

a large, heavy sword with a broad blade

He carried a broadsword

to not forget to do something

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to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

to bring back a memory of something

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to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

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

Okay, let's go

to stop being affected by a past negative experience and continue with your life

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to stop being affected by a past negative experience and continue with your life

She is ready to move on after the breakup

to go forward or to a new topic

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to go forward or to a new topic

Let's move on to the next topic

to go forward to the next thing

We should move on to the next topic

to start doing something new after finishing a previous activity

It is time to move on with your life

to go inside or become part of something

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to go inside or become part of something

She went into the room

to be silent and unhappy because you are angry

He will go into a sulk if you say that

to talk about something in detail

I do not want to go into the details

a flat paper covering for a letter

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a flat paper covering for a letter

Put the letter in the envelope

the reason for which something is done

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the reason for which something is done

What is the purpose of this meeting?

the thing that you plan to do

What is the purpose of this meeting

to comprehend or grasp meaning

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to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

items worn on the body

In scene

items worn on the body

I like my new clothes

to put clothes on someone

She clothes the children

covered with water or another liquid

The clothes are wet

to rest with your eyes closed

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to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

a trip taken by a couple after their wedding

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a trip taken by a couple after their wedding

They went to Italy for their honeymoon

a written copy of spoken words

In scene

a written copy of spoken words

I read the transcript of the interview

a list of days, weeks, and months of a year

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a list of days, weeks, and months of a year

Check the calendar for the date

having or showing quick intelligence

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having or showing quick intelligence

He is a smart student

to cause a sharp, stinging pain

My eyes began to smart

well-dressed or neat in appearance

He looks very smart in his suit

showing good judgment

It was a smart choice

the side that faces forward

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the side that faces forward

Sit in the front of the car

to serve as a false appearance for something

They used the store as a front

a particular area of activity or interest

They are working on the diplomatic front

a public activity used to hide a secret illegal activity

The event was a front for his illegal activities

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

Please stand at the front of the line

to give someone something before they pay for it

Can you front me the money until Friday

the forward edge of an advancing mass of air

A cold front is moving in

the forward part of something

Stand at the front of the line

covered with or having the property of sticking to things

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covered with or having the property of sticking to things

The tape is very sticky

a small piece of paper with glue on one side

I wrote the number on a sticky

difficult or uncomfortable to deal with

This is a sticky situation

saying something that is the opposite of what you do yourself

Don't be so sticky

an image made with a camera

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an image made with a camera

This is a beautiful photograph

to take a picture with a camera

She likes to photograph flowers

a strong desire for something

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a strong desire for something

I have a craving for chocolate

not difficult or complicated

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not difficult or complicated

This is a simple task

not fancy or complex

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not fancy or complex

She wore a simple dress

in a simple or straightforward manner

I like to keep things simple

feeling nervous or uneasy

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feeling nervous or uneasy

I felt awkward at the party

causing discomfort or embarrassment

It was an awkward moment

located inside something

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located inside something

The internal parts are damaged

to deal with something systematically

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to deal with something systematically

The computer processes the data

to think carefully about information

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to think carefully about information

I need some time to process the information

a series of steps to achieve a result

It is a long process

a tool for cleaning teeth

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a tool for cleaning teeth

I need a new toothbrush

a brush for cleaning teeth

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a brush for cleaning teeth

Put your toothbrush in the cup

to learn or be told something

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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

to put words or information into a document or space

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to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

to form letters or words on a surface

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to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

a way to show how tall something is with your hand

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a way to show how tall something is with your hand

The puppy was yea high

perhaps; used to say that something may be true

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perhaps; used to say that something may be true

This is possibly the best way

to go into a place

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to go into a place

Please go in

(of the sun) to be covered by clouds

The sun went in behind the clouds

to start criticizing or opposing someone

The media will go in on the politician

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

fruit cooked with sugar and stored in jars

In scene

fruit cooked with sugar and stored in jars

She spread some fruit preserve on her toast

an activity or area that only a particular group of people are involved in

Politics was once the preserve of men

to keep something in its original state

We must preserve these documents

to keep something safe from harm

We need to preserve the forest

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

two slices of bread with filling

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two slices of bread with filling

I ate a sandwich for lunch

a place name (a town in England or the US)

Sandwich is a town

to put something into action

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to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to make use of something

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to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

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to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

the subject of a conversation or piece of writing

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the subject of a conversation or piece of writing

What is the topic of the lesson

a hard substance found in bones and teeth

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a hard substance found in bones and teeth

Milk is rich in calcium

a soft silver-white chemical element

Calcium is important for strong bones

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

an act of asking for something

I demand an explanation

to ask for something forcefully

The workers demand higher wages

to greet someone who has arrived

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to greet someone who has arrived

They welcomed the guests

to be happy to receive something

You are welcome here

allowed to do something

Questions are welcome

extremely good or impressive

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extremely good or impressive

That car is so cool

not excited or angry

Keep cool during the test

having a relatively low temperature; not hot or warm

The weather is cool today

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

the material that comes out of a mother's body after a baby is born

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the material that comes out of a mother's body after a baby is born

The afterbirth is delivered shortly after the baby

in an exact manner

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in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

the whole physical structure of a person or animal

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the whole physical structure of a person or animal

We should take care of our bodies

groups of people working together for a purpose

International bodies work together for peace

the physical structure of a person or animal

Exercise is good for our bodies

to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

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to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

Don't freak out

a person who is very strange or unusual

He is considered a bit of a freak

very strange or not normal

It was a freak accident

to not continue an action

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to not continue an action

Stop talking

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

a liquid that you can drink

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a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

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to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

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

having eaten enough food

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having eaten enough food

I am full after that meal

to the greatest possible extent

He has full control

to pass solid waste from the body

In scene

to pass solid waste from the body

The baby pooped

solid waste from the body

There is dog poop on the grass

the rear upper deck of a ship

The captain stood on the poop deck

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

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to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

I love my family

to like very much

I love chocolate

to want something very much

I would love a cup of coffee

the act of having sex

They made love

to stay in one place doing nothing useful

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to stay in one place doing nothing useful

We stood around waiting for the bus

to stand in a place without doing anything useful

Dont just stand around while I work

to stand without purpose

Don't just stand around

to stay in one place without doing much

We stood around waiting for the bus

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

to give permission for something

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to give permission for something

They allowed us to go home

to let someone do something

Please allow me to explain

to get used to a new place or situation

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to get used to a new place or situation

It takes time to acclimate to a new climate

in a very good or complete way

In scene

in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

not inside a building or room

Let's go out

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

happening after a particular time

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happening after a particular time

We will eat later

happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

no longer living

The late king died long ago

happening or done not long ago

That is a later development

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

something that makes you feel anxious

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something that makes you feel anxious

My main concern is the weather

a large business organization

It is a large manufacturing concern

to be about or relate to something

This problem concerns all of us

something that is your job or duty to deal with

That is none of your concern

a small change made to something

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a small change made to something

He made an adjustment to the mirror

a parent of your mother or father

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a parent of your mother or father

My grandparent is very kind

the parent of your parent

In scene

the parent of your parent

I love my grandparent

the parent of your mother or father

My grandparent came to visit us

the parent of your parent

She is my grandparent

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