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Gossip Girl — Season 1 Episode 7

Words & meanings

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to cause trouble or worry

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to cause trouble or worry

Please don't bother me

to make an effort to do something

Don't bother to call him

a problem or difficulty

It is a lot of bother to move these boxes

to feel shy or awkward

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to feel shy or awkward

I felt embarrassed

to make someone feel shy or awkward

Don't embarrass me

to make someone feel awkward or ashamed

Don't embarrass me in front of my friends

to eventually reach a particular place, state, or situation

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to eventually reach a particular place, state, or situation

We ended up at the beach

to be devoted to a cause or promise

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to be devoted to a cause or promise

I cannot commit to this project

to do or perform an action

He committed a serious crime

to intentionally end one's own life

He decided to commit suicide

to capture moving images with a camera

They committed the event to film

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

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a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

Excuse me, where is the station?

used to ask someone to repeat what they said because you did not hear or understand it

Excuse me could you say that again

a polite way to get someone's attention or say sorry

Excuse me can you help me

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me I did not see you

attractive and stylish in appearance or manner

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attractive and stylish in appearance or manner

She looks very elegant in that dress

graceful and attractive in appearance

She looks very elegant

to strike a surface with a hand or object

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to strike a surface with a hand or object

Please knock on the door

an informal word for alcoholic drinks

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an informal word for alcoholic drinks

They bought some booze for the party

to drink alcoholic beverages

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to drink alcoholic beverages

They like to booze on the weekends

an informal word for alcoholic beverages

He brought some booze to the party

relating to one specific person or thing

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relating to one specific person or thing

She has a certain charm

without any doubt

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without any doubt

I am certain that he is right

sure to happen

Success is certain

responsibility for a problem or error

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responsibility for a problem or error

It was my fault that we were late

to say someone did something wrong

It is hard to fault his work

a large break in the earth's surface

There is a fault line under this city

a bad or weak quality in a person's character

Everyone has a personal fault

coming before all others in time or order

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coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

at the beginning

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at the beginning

At first I did not understand

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

wrongful or criminal deception for financial gain

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wrongful or criminal deception for financial gain

He was arrested for credit card fraud

a person who pretends to be someone they are not

He is a total fraud

less; indicating subtraction

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less; indicating subtraction

Five minus two is three

a bad or undesirable feature

A big minus of this car is the high cost

the symbol (-) used to show subtraction or a negative number

Put a minus sign before the number

after a long time or at the end

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after a long time or at the end

He eventually found his keys

after a long time or delay

We eventually arrived home

after a long time or delay

He eventually arrived home

to make something work again

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to make something work again

Can you fix my bike?

to make something stay in a certain place

Please fix the shelf to the wall

a difficult or unpleasant situation

They are in a real fix

to make the result of a contest or vote unfair in advance

They tried to fix the election

sliced bread browned by heat

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sliced bread browned by heat

I eat toast for breakfast

to raise a glass and drink to honor someone or something

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to raise a glass and drink to honor someone or something

They made a toast to the success

to make bread brown by heating it

I toast the bread

in a hopeless or failed situation

If we lose this game we are toast

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 about it

to consider something carefully

I need to think about your offer

to think about something carefully

I need to think about your offer

a person between 13 and 19 years old

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a person between 13 and 19 years old

She is a typical teenager

a person between 13 and 19 years old

She is a teenager

to move across water in a boat or ship

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to move across water in a boat or ship

We want to sail around the world

to control a boat that moves on water

She knows how to sail well

a large piece of cloth on a boat that catches the wind to make the boat move

The boat has a large sail

used to ask someone to trust what you say

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used to ask someone to trust what you say

Believe me, it is true

used to ask someone to trust what you say

Believe me I did not lie

having as part of a group

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having as part of a group

Everyone is invited, including me

wearing a covering over the face

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wearing a covering over the face

Everyone is masked today

having a covering over the face

The masked man walked fast

wearing a covering over the face

The masked villain escaped

to make a suggestion

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to make a suggestion

What do you say to a movie?

suitable for important or serious events

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suitable for important or serious events

He wore a formal suit to the wedding

a special party or social event with fancy clothes

She bought a new dress for the formal

a formal party or social gathering

We were invited to a formal event

following accepted rules of polite behavior or official style

You should wear formal clothes here

to a greater degree

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to a greater degree

I did not think it would hurt that much

to buy something for a specific purpose

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to buy something for a specific purpose

They decided to invest in new software

to give time or effort to something

You should invest in your education

a matter that is decided in a court of law

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a matter that is decided in a court of law

The police are working on the case

a box or bag for storing or carrying things

He put the phone in its case

a particular situation or example

This is a special case

an idea or arrangement for doing something

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an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

very strong or extreme

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very strong or extreme

There is a raging fire in the forest

to capture moving images with a camera

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to capture moving images with a camera

They are filming a movie

a thin flexible strip coated with light-sensitive material used to take photographs

I need to buy a new roll of film

a motion picture

I watched a great film

a very thin covering of a substance on a surface

There was a thin film of oil on the water

not mixed with other substances; clean

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not mixed with other substances; clean

This is pure water

complete or total

It was pure luck

not mixed with anything else

This water is pure

unusual or odd

In scene

unusual or odd

This is a weird smell

to make someone feel strange or uncomfortable

He weirded me out

to make someone feel strange or uneasy

His comment really weirded me out

not normal or ordinary

He had a weird dream last night

to pause or clarify what you are saying

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to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

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used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to plan or want to do something

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to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

to a certain limit or amount

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to a certain limit or amount

It can take up to ten days

the duty or choice of a person

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the duty or choice of a person

The choice is up to you

having the ability or strength to do something

I am not up to going out today

to be engaged in an activity

What are you up to

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

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to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

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a person you are in a romantic relationship with

Everyone likes my girlfriend

a female friend

She is my female friend

the qualities that make someone suitable for a role

She is my girlfriend and has the qualities for this role

to reach or communicate with someone

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to reach or communicate with someone

I couldn't get ahold of him

a grip or grasp

I need to get ahold of the rope

using new ideas or methods

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using new ideas or methods

The company has an innovative design

food and other things you buy at a store

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food and other things you buy at a store

I need to buy some groceries

to make someone remember something

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to make someone remember something

Please remind me to call him

to stop something before it is finished

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to stop something before it is finished

I had to cut the meeting short

to stop something before it is finished

The rain cut our game short

to make something end earlier than planned

They had to cut short their vacation

in a real or honest way

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in a real or honest way

He is truly sorry for his mistake

in a genuine or honest way

I am truly sorry

extremely

He is truly kind

a group with similar qualities

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a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

not difficult or complicated

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not difficult or complicated

This is a simple task

in a simple or straightforward manner

I like to keep things simple

not fancy or complex

She wore a simple dress

to make a liquid flow from a container

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to make a liquid flow from a container

Please pour me some water

to give all your attention to something

He poured all his attention into the work

to rain very hard

It is pouring outside today

relating to a mental condition with unwanted thoughts and repeated actions

His obsessive compulsive behavior started years ago

a disorder involving unwanted repetitive thoughts and behaviors

She has obsessive compulsive disorder

a mental health condition involving unwanted repetitive thoughts and behaviors

She exhibits obsessive-compulsive behavior

a comfortable room for relaxing

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a comfortable room for relaxing

We waited in the airport lounge

a place where people can buy and drink alcohol

They are sitting in the hotel lounge

to sit or lie in a relaxed way

He likes to lounge on the sofa

to begin to be something

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to begin to be something

She wants to become a doctor

to change into a particular state or condition

Water will become ice

to look good on someone

That dress really becomes you

the study of numbers, quantities, and shapes

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the study of numbers, quantities, and shapes

I study math at school

the study of numbers and shapes

I like math

a newspaper or magazine

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a newspaper or magazine

They printed a new weekly observer

a British weekly newspaper

I read The Observer every week

a person who watches something

He is a keen observer

to have something inside

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to have something inside

The box contains books

to keep something within a certain area

The firemen tried to contain the fire

not old enough for something

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not old enough for something

He is underage

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 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 device that holds things together

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a device that holds things together

The clasp on the necklace is broken

to close or fasten with a device

She tried to clasp the necklace

happening soon

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happening soon

The upcoming event is in May

a plan or formal offer

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a plan or formal offer

He made a business proposal

to stop a relationship or activity

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to stop a relationship or activity

They broke up the session

to crack or split something

The ice began to break up

to skate fast across the ice in hockey

The player will break up the ice

to feel very sad or emotional

He broke up when he heard the news

the ending of a romantic relationship

The break-up happened last week

the joint connecting the arm to the body

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the joint connecting the arm to the body

My shoulder hurts

a duty or burden you must carry

He bears a heavy shoulder for the team

the part of a road next to the main driving lane

He pulled the car onto the shoulder

the ability to make good choices

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the ability to make good choices

She showed good judgment

a decision or opinion about someone or something

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a decision or opinion about someone or something

You should not make a quick judgment

content

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content

The actual cost was lower

real or true

The actual cost was higher

an old man

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an old man

The old man sat on the bench

an informal term for an older man

He is a very kind old man

an informal word for father

My old man is home

an informal word for a man

The old man is sitting

in a direct and honest way

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in a direct and honest way

She looked him in the eye

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

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to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me may I pass

a reason given to explain or justify an action

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a reason given to explain or justify an action

He has a good excuse

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

to say that you want something

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to say that you want something

I will ask for a glass of water

to behave in a way that is likely to cause an unpleasant event to happen

You are asking for trouble by staying out late

content

She will ask for help

to behave in a way that makes a bad thing likely to happen to you

You are asking for trouble

to cause something to take place

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to cause something to take place

We will make it happen

to make use of something

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to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to have a need for something

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to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

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

I used to swim every morning

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

a place for doing a particular activity

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a place for doing a particular activity

This is a great sports facility

a time that is after the exact hour

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a time that is after the exact hour

It is ten past five

to someone so they can consider or approve it

Please pass this document to the manager

the time that has already happened

We should learn from the past

a type of baked pastry or savory dish

He bought a fresh past

to drink something to help swallow food or medicine

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to drink something to help swallow food or medicine

Take the pill and wash it down with water

a large amount or number

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a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

a final competition or fight to decide who is best

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a final competition or fight to decide who is best

The two teams are ready for the final showdown

to request information

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to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

a tool with a handle and brush used for sweeping

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a tool with a handle and brush used for sweeping

I use a broom to clean the floor

a long stick used for flying in the Harry Potter series

Harry flies on his magic broom

to look at something carefully

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to look at something carefully

Please check your answers

a piece of paper showing how much money you owe for a service or meal

Could we have the check please

a design of small squares, often on fabric

He wore a check shirt

a written order to a bank to pay money

Can I have the check please

a drink made with peach and sparkling wine

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a drink made with peach and sparkling wine

I ordered a fresh bellini at the bar

containing all parts; entire

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containing all parts; entire

Please write your full name

to the greatest possible extent

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to the greatest possible extent

He has full control

containing as much as possible

The glass is full of water

having eaten enough food

I am full after that meal

to get or receive something

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to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

to have your home in a place

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to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

having life

The fish is still live

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

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

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