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Gilmore Girls — Season 7 Episode 6

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to write words that explain a picture or video

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to write words that explain a picture or video

She decided to caption the photo

a symbol in an alphabet

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a symbol in an alphabet

A is a letter

a written note sent to someone

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a written note sent to someone

I wrote a letter

a certificate given for achievement in sports

He earned a letter for his performance on the team

in every detail, without any changes

He followed the instructions to the letter

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

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to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

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

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

the repetition of the same sound at the start of nearby words

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the repetition of the same sound at the start of nearby words

The phrase Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers is an example of alliteration

to ask someone to come or join

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to ask someone to come or join

I will invite him to join us

a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or do something

I received an invite to the wedding

to make people want to come in or join

I will invite my friends to the party

a vehicle that takes sick people to the hospital

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a vehicle that takes sick people to the hospital

The ambulance arrived quickly

a short passage taken from a text, speech, or statement

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a short passage taken from a text, speech, or statement

She included a famous quote in her essay

a statement of how much something will cost

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a statement of how much something will cost

He asked for a quote for the repairs

to repeat someone's words

He likes to quote famous authors

to say the exact words someone else said

Can you quote the text exactly

something that you do or go through

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something that you do or go through

It was a great experience

to have a feeling or sensation

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to have a feeling or sensation

I experienced great joy

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

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skill or knowledge gained from doing something

She has a lot of experience

relating to a diet without meat

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relating to a diet without meat

I am a vegetarian

containing only food from plants, no meat or animal products

This meal is vegetarian

to feel strong dislike for someone

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to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to strongly dislike

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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

a machine or structure at a fair or amusement park that people ride for fun

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a machine or structure at a fair or amusement park that people ride for fun

The roller coaster is a fun ride

a journey in a vehicle

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a journey in a vehicle

The ride to the airport was long

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

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to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

She wants to ride her new bike

to criticize or complain to someone repeatedly

Stop riding me about my mistakes

to sit on something and travel on it

I like to ride my bike

to sit on and control a moving animal

She loves to ride horses

to sit on something and travel on it

We ride the bus to school

to sit on something and move

They went for a ride

to be referred to by a particular name

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to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

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to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

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a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

We walked for a mile

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

The town is one mile away

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

The town is one mile away

happening or done before the usual or expected time

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happening or done before the usual or expected time

I arrived early today

at a time before the present

We arrived early

near the beginning of a period of time

I woke up early today

in the interest of someone

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in the interest of someone

I am writing on behalf of my company

in the interest of someone

I am speaking on behalf of my team

in the interest of someone

I accepted the award on behalf of my team

to make someone do something

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to make someone do something

The law will obligate companies to recycle

used to emphasize a statement

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used to emphasize a statement

It is very cold indeed

to form an idea about something without being sure

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to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

to laugh at someone or something in a mean way

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to laugh at someone or something in a mean way

They mocked his silly hat

not real, made to look or act like the real thing

They held a mock trial

to make fun of someone or something

Do not mock your classmates

extremely kind or enjoyable

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extremely kind or enjoyable

She is a supernice person

officially recognized as meeting a standard

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officially recognized as meeting a standard

He is a certified accountant

more in size or amount

This number is greater than that one

larger in importance or significance

Safety is of greater importance here

silly or not sensible

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silly or not sensible

He is acting a bit banana

a long yellow fruit

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a long yellow fruit

I eat a banana every day

a long yellow fruit

I like to eat bananas

a difficult lack of something needed

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a difficult lack of something needed

The family is in a financial pinch

a tiny quantity of something

Add a pinch of salt

to press someone's skin tightly between fingers

Don't pinch me

to speak angrily with someone because you have different opinions

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to speak angrily with someone because you have different opinions

They are arguing about money

causing pain or discomfort

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causing pain or discomfort

The injury was very painful

to stop holding something

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to stop holding something

Let go of the rope

to end someone's employment

They let her go last week

to allow someone to avoid trouble or responsibility

They decided to let him go

pleasing to the eye or mind

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pleasing to the eye or mind

She has a beautiful voice

very pleasing to look at

She is a beautiful woman

to move from place to place by walking

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to move from place to place by walking

It is fun to walk around the town

able to be carried or moved while in use

He uses a walk-around phone at home

to walk slowly for pleasure or without a destination

I like to walk around the park

to move from place to place on foot

I like to walk around the city

to change or improve something by working on it again

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to change or improve something by working on it again

I need to rework this essay

in a way that causes regret or disappointment

In scene

in a way that causes regret or disappointment

Unfortunately, I cannot come

used to say that something is sad or unlucky

Unfortunately the store is closed today

in a way that shows bad luck or sadness

She responded unfortunately to the bad news

in a way that is sad or disappointing

Unfortunately it is raining today

a machine that produces electricity

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a machine that produces electricity

The generator started when the power went out

a device that produces electricity

The generator produces electricity

showing good manners and respect

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showing good manners and respect

The staff were very courteous

in a very uncontrolled or excited manner

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in a very uncontrolled or excited manner

She waved her arms wildly

a person with a natural ability or talent for something

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a person with a natural ability or talent for something

He is a natural at playing piano

as expected or usual

It is natural to feel nervous

existing in nature, not created by humans

We prefer natural food

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

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the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

He has a pain in his chest

a large strong box used to store things

He kept his clothes in an old wooden chest

a sweet taste

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a sweet taste

This cake has a natural sweetness

a kind, sweet person (used as a term of endearment)

Thank you for helping me sweetness

having life; not dead

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having life; not dead

He is still alive

to have life and experiences

She is happy to be alive

a planned public or social occasion

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a planned public or social occasion

The music event was great

something that happens, especially something important

This event changed my life

to speak words to communicate something

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to speak words to communicate something

She says she is happy

to say words to someone

He says hello to everyone

to speak or write something

The sign says stop

to state a thought or belief

He says that this is a bad idea

to show or read as text

The sign says stop

to talk or say something

She says hello to her teacher

to speak words to communicate something

He says a short story

to speak words

The report says the truth

to make someone feel shy or awkward

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to make someone feel shy or awkward

Don't embarrass me

to feel shy or awkward

I felt embarrassed

to make someone feel awkward or ashamed

Don't embarrass me in front of my friends

happening after a particular time

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happening after a particular time

We will eat later

no longer living

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no longer living

The late king died long ago

happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

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

at a time after now

I will see you later

a very bright star that explodes at the end of its life

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a very bright star that explodes at the end of its life

A supernova is a powerful explosion of a star

a very bright explosion of a star

A supernova is a powerful stellar explosion

a warm piece of clothing for the upper body

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a warm piece of clothing for the upper body

I wear a sweater in winter

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body

Wear a sweater

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually made of wool

I bought a wool sweater

the parts of the body you stand on

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the parts of the body you stand on

My feet are cold

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

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a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The wall is ten feet high

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The room is 10 feet wide

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

used to agree or say yes

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used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

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to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

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to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

coming immediately before the present

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coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

a seat for a rider on a horse

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a seat for a rider on a horse

He put the saddle on the horse

to give someone a difficult responsibility

They saddled him with extra work

to a large degree

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to a large degree

The situation has improved greatly

the art and science of designing buildings

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the art and science of designing buildings

She studies architecture at university

very good or impressive

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very good or impressive

This view is awesome

very good or impressive

Your performance was awesome

very good or impressive

That is an awesome idea

extremely impressive or enjoyable

That movie was awesome

a person who has never done a particular activity

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a person who has never done a particular activity

He is still a die here

a small cube with numbers used in games

Roll the die

to want something very much

I am dying for a coffee

very wanting to do something

I am dying to see the show

the permanent end of life

Everyone will die one day

very close to death

The plant is going to die soon

to stop living

The old tree died yesterday

to stop functioning or operating

My laptop died suddenly

to stop being alive

All living things will eventually die

a way things are not the same

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a way things are not the same

What is the difference between these two?

a change or effect that something causes

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a change or effect that something causes

Your help made a big difference

a way in which things are not the same

There is a big difference between these colors

not mentally normal

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not mentally normal

That idea is totally nutso

a small animal with a long tail, often a pest

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a small animal with a long tail, often a pest

There is a rat in the basement

to inform on someone

He ratted on his friends

a person who betrays someone else

He is a rat who betrayed his friend

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

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

to create words on a page

I want to write a story

to form letters or words on a surface

Please write your name here

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

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to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

I will pick up my friend from the airport

to get better or become more active

The economy is starting to pick up

to see or become aware of something

I picked up a strange smell in the room

to start again after stopping

We will pick up the lesson tomorrow

the act of going to get something

The package pick-up is at the front desk

the act of starting a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He is very good at the pick-up

to answer a telephone call

Please pick up the phone

to answer the phone when it rings

Please pick up the phone

to go and get someone or something

I will pick up my sister from school

to get knowledge or a skill

She picked up Spanish quickly

to take something in your hand or lift it

Please pick up the pen from the floor

to keep away from someone or something

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to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid heavy traffic

to keep away from something

Try to avoid bad habits

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid traffic

more than what is usual or necessary

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more than what is usual or necessary

I need extra time

behaving in a way that is more dramatic or noticeable than is appropriate

Stop being so extra about everything

a person who appears in a movie or show but has no speaking role

He worked as an extra in the movie

to a high degree

Her outfit is so extra

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

a strong alcoholic drink made from grapes

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a strong alcoholic drink made from grapes

He drank a glass of cognac

the process of taking air into and out of your lungs

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the process of taking air into and out of your lungs

Deep breathing helps you relax

the act of taking air in and out of the body

He is breathing deeply

to take air into your lungs

Deep breathing helps you relax

as it seems or appears

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as it seems or appears

Apparently, he forgot the meeting

to do something incorrectly

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to do something incorrectly

I messed up the test

to make something messy or disorganized

You messed up my room

to damage or make something bad

Do not mess up this task

to cause problems or disorder

Do not mess up my plans

to spoil or do something badly

Do not mess up this project

the study of biological systems using physics

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the study of biological systems using physics

She decided to study biophysics at the university

the best and most expensive of its kind

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the best and most expensive of its kind

We bought a top of the line computer

the highest quality available

This model is top of the line

of the highest standard or quality

They offer top of the line service

to move or happen more slowly, or to become less active and busy

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to move or happen more slowly, or to become less active and busy

Please slow down

to start doing something at a slower speed or with less energy

I need to slow down and rest

to like one thing more than another

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to like one thing more than another

I prefer coffee to tea

to like someone or something more than another

I prefer tea to coffee

a small container for carrying money and personal items

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a small container for carrying money and personal items

She put the money in her purse

to press your lips together tightly

She pursed her lips in anger

the amount of money given as a prize in a competition

The winner took home a large purse

to take something to a place

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to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

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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

to move in the direction of a place

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to move in the direction of a place

I am heading to the store

the direction something is moving or facing

What is our current heading

the title of a section in a text

Write a heading for this paragraph

to move toward a place

I am heading home now

to go in a particular direction

The ship is heading north

having a bad smell

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having a bad smell

These socks are stinky

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

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

We will brunch at the cafe

a late morning meal combining breakfast and lunch

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a late morning meal combining breakfast and lunch

Let's have brunch on Sunday

to give someone a new idea or feeling of creativity

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to give someone a new idea or feeling of creativity

Her story inspires me

making someone feel eager to do something

Her teacher inspired her to write

work that a student must do at home

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work that a student must do at home

I have a lot of homework today

a description of imaginary or real events

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a description of imaginary or real events

I love reading ghost stories

the floors or levels of a building

The building has ten stories

the sweet part of a plant that you eat

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the sweet part of a plant that you eat

I like eating fresh fruit

the sweet part of a plant you can eat

In scene

the sweet part of a plant you can eat

I eat fresh fruit every day

the good thing that comes from an action or relationship

Success is the fruit of his hard work

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