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Gilmore Girls — Season 7 Episode 18

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a small type of horse

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a small type of horse

I rode a pony at the farm

a small horse

The child rode a pony

a small horse

She rode a pony at the park

covered with a layer of chocolate

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covered with a layer of chocolate

These strawberries are chocolate-dipped

a short official statement of news

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a short official statement of news

Please read the latest bulletin

on two occasions

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on two occasions

I called him twice

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

relating to money or finance

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relating to money or finance

He is facing financial problems

having to do with money or finance

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having to do with money or finance

He is having financial problems

connected to money or finance

He needs financial help

a large number or amount

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a large number or amount

I have a lot of work to do

a great number or quantity

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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

many times or often

I see him a lot

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

true or accurate

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true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

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used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

the dishes, cutlery, and napkin set for one person at a meal

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the dishes, cutlery, and napkin set for one person at a meal

Each place setting has a fork and a knife

a space at a table with dishes and utensils for one person

She prepared a place setting for each guest

not able to digest something

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not able to digest something

He is lactose intolerant

not willing to accept opinions or behaviors different from one's own

He is intolerant of different opinions

showing good manners and respect for others

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showing good manners and respect for others

He is a very polite boy

to keep existing or functioning

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to keep existing or functioning

The story will live on

a live or recorded video or audio sent over the internet

The event is live on the internet

to use a specific food or amount of money to stay alive

They live on bread and water

to have your home in a particular place

Students live on campus

a garment worn on the upper body

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a garment worn on the upper body

He is wearing a white shirt

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body

He is wearing a blue shirt

to think something is important

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to think something is important

I value your friendship

how useful or important something is

This ring has great value

a special event with music, food, or shows

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a special event with music, food, or shows

We went to the music festival

a public celebration or performance

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a public celebration or performance

We went to a music festival

in a way that is based on theory rather than actual experience

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in a way that is based on theory rather than actual experience

Theoretically, this should work

a statement that you will definitely do something

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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

to feel sudden strong fear

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to feel sudden strong fear

Don't panic

to make someone feel sudden strong fear

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to make someone feel sudden strong fear

The loud noise began to panic the animals

the activity of making money by selling goods or services

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the activity of making money by selling goods or services

The music biz is hard

a piece of clothing covering the lower body

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a piece of clothing covering the lower body

I am wearing black pants

of very poor quality

This movie was pants

to pull someone's pants down as a prank

He decided to pants his friend to embarrass him

a piece of clothing that covers the legs

I bought new blue pants

a small orange fruit with a smooth skin and a pit

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a small orange fruit with a smooth skin and a pit

I like eating fresh apricots

a classic 1940 American romantic comedy film

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a classic 1940 American romantic comedy film

I watched the movie His Girl Friday

a round vegetable with layers

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a round vegetable with layers

I chop the onion

not seen or found often

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not seen or found often

This is a rare coin

not cooked for very long

I like my steak rare

to make certain of something

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to make certain of something

She assured me that the task was done

to tell someone something is true to make them feel sure

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to tell someone something is true to make them feel sure

I assure you that everything will be fine

a way of doing something

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a way of doing something

Television is a powerful medium of communication

in the middle between two extremes

I want a medium coffee

a person who claims to communicate with the spirits of the dead

The medium claimed to speak to ghosts

a hot drink made from leaves

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a hot drink made from leaves

I drink tea every morning

a hot drink made by pouring boiling water on dried leaves

I drink tea every morning

news or rumors about other people

She is spilling the tea about the party

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

to become familiar with something so that it no longer seems strange

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to become familiar with something so that it no longer seems strange

I am getting used to the new city

familiar with something because you have experienced it

You will soon get used to the busy traffic

to become familiar with something over time

I need to get used to the cold weather

to learn to accept something over time

It takes time to get used to a new city

a word used when leaving

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a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

very wanting to do something

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very wanting to do something

I am dying to see you

very close to death

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very close to death

The plant is dying

a soft yellow food made from milk or cream

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a soft yellow food made from milk or cream

I spread butter on bread

to praise someone in order to get something from them

She is buttering him up

a place that serves food and drinks

We had dinner at a local restaurant

a soft spread made from fruit or nuts, not dairy

I spread almond butter on my bread

to make something no longer useful or effective

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to make something no longer useful or effective

This error defeats the purpose of the experiment

to be beaten by someone in a contest or fight

The team was defeated in the game

failing to win a game or contest

He accepted his defeat

to beat someone in a contest or fight

Our team defeated them

to give money for something

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to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

good situations that make it possible to do something

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good situations that make it possible to do something

There are many job opportunities here

a raw material or product that can be bought and sold

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a raw material or product that can be bought and sold

Coffee is a major commodity in global trade

something that can be bought or sold

Oil is a valuable commodity

a product that can be bought and sold

Oil is an important commodity

the act of preparing food

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the act of preparing food

I enjoy cooking dinner

the act of making food

Cooking is my favorite hobby

the act of making food by heating

Cooking is my favorite hobby

an area behind a house, usually with grass

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an area behind a house, usually with grass

The kids are playing in the backyard

things that can happen or be done

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things that can happen or be done

There are many possibilities for the future

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

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taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

Be careful

cooked food that you buy from a restaurant to eat somewhere else

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cooked food that you buy from a restaurant to eat somewhere else

Let's get takeout tonight

a yellow spring flower with a long stem

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a yellow spring flower with a long stem

The daffodils are blooming in the garden

a single object of a particular type

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a single object of a particular type

I have two pieces of furniture

a portion or fragment

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a portion or fragment

I have a piece of cake

to put separate parts together to form a whole

I will piece these parts together

not hurt or damaged

The box arrived in one piece

speaking or expressing opinions freely

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speaking or expressing opinions freely

She is very vocal about her beliefs

connected with the human voice

He has great vocal range

to rest your body on your bottom

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to rest your body on your bottom

You can sit down here

a meal where people sit at a table to eat

We had a sit-down meal

to have a formal or planned meeting with someone

We should sit down to discuss the contract

a strike or organized protest

The workers held a sit-down in the factory

to lower your body onto a seat or the ground

Please sit down here

to lower your body onto a chair or the floor

You can sit down on the floor

a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

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a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

He cast his vote for the candidate

to make a choice in an election or meeting

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to make a choice in an election or meeting

I will vote tomorrow

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

no longer in a situation where someone is in disfavor

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no longer in a situation where someone is in disfavor

I am finally out of the doghouse

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

thin sheets used for writing or printing

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thin sheets used for writing or printing

I need a piece of paper

a piece of writing for school or publication

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a piece of writing for school or publication

She wrote a paper about history

to put a layer of material over a surface

They decided to paper the bedroom

a place that sells books

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a place that sells books

I bought a book at the bookshop

to know the meaning of something

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to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

to put words or images onto paper using a machine

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to put words or images onto paper using a machine

I need to print this document

a mark left on a surface by pressure

There is a fingerprint on the glass

a place where you buy things

She works at the print

to watch wild birds in their natural habitat

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to watch wild birds in their natural habitat

They like to bird-watch in the forest

to say that something is needed or required

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to say that something is needed or required

The situation calls for quick action

to go to a place to pick someone or something up

I will call for you at eight

to say that something will happen

The forecast calls for rain

to ask for something, especially by phone

I will call for a taxi

to need something

This situation calls for patience

making a lot of sound

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making a lot of sound

He speaks loudly

to say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

a group of fighters in Nicaragua

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a group of fighters in Nicaragua

The Contras fought against the Sandinista government

a short ride on a pony for fun, often at a fair or event

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a short ride on a pony for fun, often at a fair or event

The children enjoyed the pony ride at the fair

exclude

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exclude

Everyone came except him

however; used to introduce a contrast

I would go except I am tired

not including

Everyone except Tom came

used to introduce a contrast

Everyone came, except you

a hot dog topped with chili and often cheese

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a hot dog topped with chili and often cheese

I ordered a chili dog for lunch

words used to show you are grateful

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words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

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 daily printed news report

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a daily printed news report

I read the newspaper every morning

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

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

an object made in an earlier time

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an object made in an earlier time

This shop sells antiques

made in an earlier time

This table is an antique

used to show a different point of view

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used to show a different point of view

I love the city. On the other hand, I love the country

a sandwich with a patty in a bun

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a sandwich with a patty in a bun

I ate a burger for lunch

a flat round piece of meat served in a bun

The burger is too salty

a flat round food made from meat or vegetables

Grill the burger for five minutes

a round food made of meat or vegetables in a bread bun

He likes fish burgers

a food made from grains, often eaten with milk for breakfast

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a food made from grains, often eaten with milk for breakfast

I eat cereal for breakfast

a breakfast food made from grains

I eat cereal for breakfast

a light meal between main meals

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a light meal between main meals

I had a healthy snack

to eat a small amount of food between meals

I like to snack on nuts

an attractive person

He is such a snack

to keep feelings or thoughts hidden

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to keep feelings or thoughts hidden

He tried to repress his anger

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

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

a series of connected vehicles that run on tracks

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a series of connected vehicles that run on tracks

The train is very crowded today

to point a weapon at a target

He trained the rifle at the target

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

The bride wore a dress with a long train

to help someone learn a skill

They train dogs to help people

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

Athletes train every day

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

They train dogs to help people

a person who writes news articles or reports

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a person who writes news articles or reports

He is a famous journalist

a person who writes news stories

The journalist wrote a story about the city

feeling pleased or satisfied

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feeling pleased or satisfied

I am glad to see you

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

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feeling pleasure or satisfaction

I am glad to see you

more than usual

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more than usual

I am not particularly hungry

something that is very good or impressive

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something that is very good or impressive

That car is a real doozy

to stick out or bulge

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to stick out or bulge

His eyes popped out in surprise

to come out suddenly

The rabbit popped out of the hat

to deliver a baby

She popped out a healthy baby

to go out for a short time

I will pop out to buy some bread

a particular case or example of something

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a particular case or example of something

This is a clear instance of his honesty

as much as needed

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as much as needed

This is enough for me

as much as is needed

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as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

that is enough; no more

That is enough

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