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Gossip Girl — Season 1 Episode 12

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a list of things to do or discuss

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a list of things to do or discuss

What is on the agenda for today

a group of people who practice and compete in swimming

In scene

a group of people who practice and compete in swimming

I am on the swim team

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

a piece of clothing that covers the upper and lower body in one part

In scene

a piece of clothing that covers the upper and lower body in one part

She wore a stylish one piece for the party

a single-piece garment worn for swimming

She bought a new one piece for the beach

not hurt or damaged

He arrived home in one piece

the evening before today

In scene

the evening before today

I went to the cinema last night

the evening before today

I slept well last night

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

involving two people directly

In scene

involving two people directly

They had a one on one talk

a direct meeting between two people

We had a one on one meeting

directly between two people

They had a one-on-one talk

a way of looking at a situation

In scene

a way of looking at a situation

Try a different angle

the space between two lines that meet

This is a right angle

to position something at a slant

Please angle the camera down

to try to get or achieve something in a clever way

He is angling for a promotion

the ability to enter or use something

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the ability to enter or use something

I have access to the building

to get into a place or system

You can access the files here

to keep away from something

In scene

to keep away from something

Try to avoid bad habits

to keep away from someone or something

In scene

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid traffic

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid heavy traffic

to put something in danger

In scene

to put something in danger

Don't risk your life

a strategy game where players try to conquer territories

We played Risk last night

the chance of something bad happening

Smoking is a health risk

to expose to possible harm or loss

He did not want to risk his life

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

In scene

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

to be disloyal in a romantic relationship

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to be disloyal in a romantic relationship

He cheated on his wife

to have a secret romantic or sexual relationship with someone else while in a committed relationship

He cheated on his girlfriend

to be unfaithful to a partner in a relationship

He cheated on his wife

a piece of information sent to someone

In scene

a piece of information sent to someone

I sent you a message

to send information to someone

I will message him later

a piece of information sent to someone

She left a message for you

a written message sent on a phone

He sent a message by phone

content

I received a short message

a written note sent to someone

Please leave a message

a typical or average person

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a typical or average person

He is just an everyman

to continue to be in place or in operation

In scene

to continue to be in place or in operation

He decided to stay on at the company

to keep doing something

Please stay on the current task

to keep checking or supervising someone closely

I need to stay on him until he finishes the work

used to say something positive despite a problem

In scene

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

to speak about a topic

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to speak about a topic

We need to talk about the plan

to highlight how extreme something is

Talk about a lucky break

to say something about a particular subject

They talked about the project

it does not matter; regardless of

In scene

it does not matter; regardless of

I will help you no matter what

something that can be done or is true

In scene

something that can be done or is true

It is possible to finish the work today

a person who might be chosen for something

She is a possible for the role

the music that goes with a movie or show

In scene

the music that goes with a movie or show

I love the soundtrack of this movie

the act of forcing someone to leave a place

In scene

the act of forcing someone to leave a place

He faced expulsion from school for bad behavior

to not include someone or something

In scene

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

something that shows a fact is true

In scene

something that shows a fact is true

Do you have any proof

to read something carefully to find and correct mistakes

You should proof your essay

not affected by something

This watch is waterproof

a formal meeting to ask questions

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a formal meeting to ask questions

I have a job interview tomorrow

to ask someone questions in a formal meeting

They will interview the candidates today

a meeting to ask someone questions

I have a job interview tomorrow

creative activities like painting or music

In scene

creative activities like painting or music

She loves the arts

the use of supernatural powers

They practiced the dark arts

special abilities or talents

She has many arts

talk about other people's private lives

In scene

talk about other people's private lives

I don't like gossip

informal talk about other people's private lives

They love sharing gossip

to share personal or private information about others

They love to gossip

a person who likes to share personal or private information about others

He is such a gossip

a small room for storing things

In scene

a small room for storing things

Put your coat in the closet

kept hidden or private

He is a closet fan of that band

to be in a very bad situation with no easy way out

In scene

to be in a very bad situation with no easy way out

If I lose my keys, I'm screwed

damaged or not working

My phone is completely screwed

treated unfairly or badly

He felt screwed by the company

to do something wrong

I really screwed up the presentation

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

In scene

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

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

Saturday and Sunday

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Saturday and Sunday

I will go to the park this weekend

the part of the week when you do not work

We are going on a trip for the weekend

starting to work or be used

In scene

starting to work or be used

The rule is effective from tomorrow

producing the result you want

This is an effective method

the time that has already happened

In scene

the time that has already happened

We should learn from the past

to someone so they can consider or approve it

Please pass this document to the manager

a type of baked pastry or savory dish

He bought a fresh past

a time that is after the exact hour

It is ten past five

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

coming immediately before the present

In scene

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

relating to a particular area or community

In scene

relating to a particular area or community

We buy our food from a local market

a public bus that stops at all or most stops along its route

I take the local bus to work

a person who lives in a particular area

The locals are very friendly here

a building or area used for a particular purpose

He met his friends at his local

causing public outrage or violating accepted standards of behavior

In scene

causing public outrage or violating accepted standards of behavior

His behavior was scandalous

causing public outrage or moral shock

It was a scandalous decision

not less than; at the very least

In scene

not less than; at the very least

At least three people came

the smallest in amount or degree

In scene

the smallest in amount or degree

This is the least expensive room

used to say something positive despite a problem

It was cold but at least we had a heater

to a small degree

I am not in the least bit worried

from a past time until now

In scene

from a past time until now

I have lived here ever since I was a child

continuously from a past point in time until the present

I have lived here ever since

from a time

I have lived here ever since

from a point in the past until now

She has been happy ever since

able to be used or obtained

In scene

able to be used or obtained

Is this seat available?

free

This seat is available

prepared and able to be used or shown

The report is available now.

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

to come into contact with someone or something

In scene

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

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

to feel sad about something you did

In scene

to feel sad about something you did

I regret saying that

a feeling of sadness about something that happened or was not done

In scene

a feeling of sadness about something that happened or was not done

He expressed his regret for the mistake

in a way that is not joking

In scene

in a way that is not joking

He spoke seriously about his future

in a very severe or extreme way

He was seriously injured in the accident

in a sincere or serious way

He spoke seriously about his future

very small in amount or degree

In scene

very small in amount or degree

The damage was minimal

very small in amount or degree

The damage was minimal

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

a place where you pay to sleep when traveling

In scene

a place where you pay to sleep when traveling

I booked a hotel room

a place where people stay when traveling

The hotel is near the beach

a place where travelers can stay and sleep

We stayed at a small hotel

an exclamation of happiness or excitement

In scene

an exclamation of happiness or excitement

Yay! We won the game!

a word used to show excitement or happiness

Yay we won the game

feeling unwell

In scene

feeling unwell

I feel sick today

slang for very good or impressive

That car is sick

causing a feeling of disgust or strong disapproval

This is a sick joke

annoyed or bored with something you have experienced for too long

I am sick of this noise

the most suitable or helpful option

In scene

the most suitable or helpful option

It will take two hours at best

used to say that the best possible description of something is not very good

The movie was boring at best

in the most positive situation

The movie was at best okay

in the most favorable situation

We will arrive at best by noon

a piece of clothing for the upper body

In scene

a piece of clothing for the upper body

She wore a white blouse

to put words or information into a document or space

In scene

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

to form letters or words on a surface

In scene

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

to be too kind to do something that would hurt someone

In scene

to be too kind to do something that would hurt someone

I did not have the heart to fire him

thin sheets used for writing or printing

In scene

thin sheets used for writing or printing

I need a piece of paper

to put a layer of material over a surface

They decided to paper the bedroom

a piece of writing for school or publication

She wrote a paper about history

a particular time or event

In scene

a particular time or event

It was a special occasion

to make something happen

His comments occasioned much debate

to decide between options

In scene

to decide between options

Choose a color

to select from a group of options

In scene

to select from a group of options

You can choose a color

to pick something from a group

Choose your favorite color

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last time

the most recent time before now

In scene

the most recent time before now

I ate sushi last time

happening or coming just before the present

I went there last time

to mention or describe someone or something

In scene

to mention or describe someone or something

Please do not refer to that event again

to mention or describe someone or something

He referred to the book during the lecture

to send someone or something to a person or place for help or a decision

My doctor will refer me to a specialist

to begin something

In scene

to begin something

They decided to initiate the plan

a person who is new to a particular activity or group

He is an initiate of the group

information or understanding about something

In scene

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

to the furthest point, the full distance, or the maximum extent

In scene

to the furthest point, the full distance, or the maximum extent

I read the book all the way to the end

a euphemism for engaging in sexual intercourse

They decided to go all the way

a long distance

I walked all the way to the park

to get or receive something

In scene

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 go out of a place

In scene

to go out of a place

I need to step outside for a moment

to end a phone conversation

In scene

to end a phone conversation

He did not want to hang up

to attach something to a wall or other surface

Hang up your coat

to think about something too much; to be preoccupied with

He is hung up on that small mistake

to stop doing a job or activity

He decided to hang up his career

a feeling of worry or a problem that stops you from doing something

He has a hang up about his age

to make someone feel very sad or without hope

In scene

to make someone feel very sad or without hope

The news depressed him

to feel very sad or without hope

This news depresses me

to press something down

Depress the button to start the machine

a portable device used to make calls and access the internet

In scene

a portable device used to make calls and access the internet

I lost my cell phone yesterday

a device for talking to people from far away

She answered the phone quickly

to give something for free, especially to help

In scene

to give something for free, especially to help

I want to donate some money

to give something (usually money or goods) to a person or organization without expecting payment

In scene

to give something (usually money or goods) to a person or organization without expecting payment

They donate money to the hospital

to be on your feet with your body upright

In scene

to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

a space with walls around it, often inside a building

In scene

a space with walls around it, often inside a building

They sat in the courtyard

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

In scene

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

the state of not having something

In scene

the state of not having something

There is a lack of water

to not have something that is needed

We lack the money to buy a car

not having enough of something

There is a lack of food

a young woman making her first appearance in society

In scene

a young woman making her first appearance in society

She was a debutante at the grand ball

a response to a question

In scene

a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

to argue about small, unimportant things in an angry way

In scene

to argue about small, unimportant things in an angry way

They squabble over silly things

to argue noisily about something small

They always squabble over who sits in the front seat

a noisy, small fight

The siblings had a small squabble

to have a small fight or argument

The children often squabble over toys

seen or examined very closely

The photographer took a close up of the insect

a photograph or shot taken very near to the subject

The photographer took a close up of the flower

to become closed or shut

The shops close up early

to move to a position that is near to someone or something

Please close up so you can hear better

a photograph taken from a short distance

This close-up shows every detail of the insect

feeling fear

In scene

feeling fear

It was a big scare

to make someone feel fear

Don't scare me

at the location where the speaker is

In scene

at the location where the speaker is

Come up here and sit with me

to leave or escape from a place

In scene

to leave or escape from a place

The thief managed to get away

to move away from a place or person

I need to get away from the noise

to go somewhere else for a vacation or change of scenery

I need to get away for a few days

to remove the ovaries of a female animal

In scene

to remove the ovaries of a female animal

I need to spay my cat

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