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Gossip Girl — Season 2 Episode 14

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to have a particular meaning or message

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to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

to plan or want to do something

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to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

to express or represent an idea

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to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

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

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

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to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

happening without warning, intended to surprise

In scene

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

a person you have a romantic or sexual relationship with

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a person you have a romantic or sexual relationship with

They are secret lovers

a person who likes something very much

He is a music lover

a person who is in a romantic or sexual relationship with another person

They are happy lovers

very likely to happen or be true

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very likely to happen or be true

He will most likely arrive on time

something that is expected to happen

It will most likely rain tomorrow

to give a part of something to others

In scene

to give a part of something to others

I will share my food with you

to have something in common with someone

We share the same hobby

a part or portion of something

This is your share

to use something at the same time as others

I share a room with him

using something with others at the same time

We share the same office

causing strong dislike or revulsion

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causing strong dislike or revulsion

Such behavior is disgusting

causing strong dislike or revulsion

The garbage smells disgusting

feeling strong dislike or revulsion

This food is disgusting

very unpleasant or offensive

His behavior was disgusting

in a real or actual way

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in a real or actual way

I am literally exhausted today

in a literal or exact way

I literally read every word of the book

having left or disappeared

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having left or disappeared

The milk is gone

to change to a state or condition

He has gone mad

to move from one place to another

She has gone home

no longer present in a place

She is gone for the day

to no longer be present

The cookies are all gone

no longer present or existing

The milk is gone

to move away from a place

They have gone to the cinema

no longer present or available

My phone is gone

no longer in the place it was before

My keys are gone

having moved away or disappeared

The summer is gone

causing admiration or wonder

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causing admiration or wonder

Her performance was impressive

causing admiration or respect

The view from the top is impressive

for the reason that

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for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

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from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

the top surface of a building

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the top surface of a building

We went to the rooftop

the top part of a building

We had a party on the rooftop

to be on your feet with your body upright

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to be on your feet with your body upright

He is standing in the middle of the room

to be in a place or position

The tree is standing there

existing or accepted at the present time

This is a standing rule in our school

the position or reputation of a person in a group

He has high standing in the community

in a way that shows bad luck or sadness

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in a way that shows bad luck or sadness

She responded unfortunately to the bad news

in a way that is sad or disappointing

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in a way that is sad or disappointing

Unfortunately it is raining today

used to say that something is sad or unlucky

Unfortunately the store is closed today

in a way that causes regret or disappointment

Unfortunately, I cannot come

the number 1

In scene

the number 1

I have one apple in my bag

one part of a series (e.g., an episode)

I watched episode one last night

a very short period of time

Wait for one moment please

to a small degree

This is one better than that

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

the time at this moment

I am busy now

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

to be referred to by a particular name

In scene

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

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

talk about other people's private lives

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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

the part that is behind or at the back of something

In scene

the part that is behind or at the back of something

My back hurts

to a previous place or position

In scene

to a previous place or position

Please come back

to reply to someone's message

I will write back soon

to support someone or something

I will back you up

a stupid person

In scene

a stupid person

He is a complete idiot

a very stupid or silly person

Do not be an idiot

a usual way of behaving

In scene

a usual way of behaving

Reading is a good habit

the special clothes worn by a nun or monk

The nun wore a simple habit

not good or useful

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not good or useful

This old phone is no good

a person who is not good or useful

He is a no good person

having no value or use

This broken phone is no good

a business that provides a service

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a business that provides a service

They work for a travel agency

a business that provides a service

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a business that provides a service

She works for an advertising agency

the power to make your own choices and decisions

You have the agency to make your own choices

the period from noon to evening

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the period from noon to evening

I have a meeting in the afternoon

the time between noon and evening

We have a meeting in the afternoon

an effect that someone or something has on another person or thing

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an effect that someone or something has on another person or thing

She has a good influence on him

to have an effect on someone or something

Peers can influence your choices

the ability to affect the decisions or actions of others

She has a lot of influence over him

to be in the right place

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to be in the right place

This book belongs on the shelf

a basic idea or belief

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a basic idea or belief

I agree with you in principle

a basic idea or rule that explains how something works

The device works on a simple principle

a basic rule or idea that you believe in

It is against my principles

in or to any place

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in or to any place

You can go anywhere

in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand

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in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand

She spoke clearly during the meeting

in a clear way

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in a clear way

It is clearly visible

happening quickly without warning

In scene

happening quickly without warning

There was a sudden change

limited to only one person or group

In scene

limited to only one person or group

This is an exclusive club

a news report that only one news organization has access to

They published an exclusive report

limited to a particular person or group

They have an exclusive right to use the area

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

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a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

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

It is a bit expensive, you know

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

despite that; nevertheless

In scene

despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

to give in to someone else's demands or authority without resistance

In scene

to give in to someone else's demands or authority without resistance

He refuses to roll over to their demands

to move money, unused services, or data to a subsequent time period

You can roll over your data to next month

to turn your body or an object so that the other side is facing up

The dog can roll over

to turn from one side to the other

Please roll over in your bed

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

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

must or need to

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must or need to

I gotta go now

to need to do something

I gotta go now

the smallest part of a living thing

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the smallest part of a living thing

The human body is made of many cells

a small unit that is part of a larger system

The human body is made of cells

a device used to make calls and use the internet

I lost my cell phone

a small room in a prison

The prisoner is in his cell

to start liking or enjoying something very much

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to start liking or enjoying something very much

I really got into jazz music

to enter or reach a place or device

I cannot get into the locked room

to influence someone's behavior or mood

What has gotten into him today

to start being in a situation

I want to get into politics

to influence someone's behavior or mood

The bad mood got into him

to start being interested in something

I started to get into jazz music

to start being in a situation

She got into a difficult situation

to go inside something

I will get into the car

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

to give something to someone in return for money

In scene

to give something to someone in return for money

I will sell my old phone

to reveal someone's secrets for personal gain

He sold his partner to the police

to make someone believe or agree

He sold me on the new plan

a thought or plan in your mind

He tried to sell his new plan to the team

to be persuaded to agree or believe something

He was sold on the idea

not anything at all

She has nothing left to sell

to give something in exchange for money

They sell fresh vegetables

to give something for money

They sell fresh bread here

in a way that cannot be missed

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in a way that cannot be missed

The exhibition is unmissably beautiful

to wait or stop

In scene

to wait or stop

Please hold on a moment

power or influence over someone

He has a firm hold on the team

to hold something tightly or keep it

Hold on to the rail

to keep something in a particular position or state

Hold on to your ticket

to keep a firm hold of something

Please hold on to the railing

to feel strong dislike for someone

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to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

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

to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

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the act of choosing or the thing chosen

It was a difficult choice

of very good quality

We were served choice wine

the thing that someone prefers most

This blue dress is my choice

to become joined in marriage

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to become joined in marriage

They decided to marry last year

having a husband or wife

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having a husband or wife

They want to marry soon

to be very committed to something

He married his life to music

to be required or expected to do something

In scene

to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

to stop doing work for a period of time

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to stop doing work for a period of time

I want to take off next Friday

to start to be successful or widely used

The new software really took off this year

to start to be successful or popular

Her career really started to take off

to start to move or leave quickly

The plane will take off soon

to make someone stop thinking about something

This hobby helps take off the stress from your mind

to have a period of time away from work

I will take off next week

to start moving suddenly and fast

He took off as soon as the bell rang

to go away quickly

He took off suddenly

to rise into the air from the ground

The plane will take off now

to take off something, especially clothing

Please take off your shoes

to have a period of time away from work

I will take off next week

to begin a journey or activity

The plane will take off soon

the act of leaving the ground

The plane is ready for take off

to lose consciousness

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to lose consciousness

It was so hot that he passed out

to give things to each person in a group

He will pass out the papers

to become unconscious

She might pass out from the heat

the act of killing someone to end their suffering

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the act of killing someone to end their suffering

Mercy killing is illegal in many places

to kill someone or something to stop their suffering

The vet performed mercy killing on the suffering dog

to make something less strong or intense

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to make something less strong or intense

He needs to tone down his criticism

to make something less strong or extreme

You should tone down your language

to make something less loud or intense

Please tone down your language

used to express what you plan to do

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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

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property

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the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property

He was arrested for arson

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

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the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I wake up early in the morning

the early part of the day before noon

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the early part of the day before noon

I drink coffee in the morning

a short way to say 'good morning'

Morning, how are you?

the early part of the day

I drink coffee in the morning

to not include something

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to not include something

Please omit the unnecessary details

a shape that curves around a central point

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a shape that curves around a central point

The shell has a beautiful spiral shape

having a shape that winds around a center point

The shell has a spiral shape

to move or grow in a fast, uncontrolled way

Prices began to spiral out of control

a planned gathering of people

In scene

a planned gathering of people

I have a meeting at ten

to bring or come together in one place

I have a meeting tomorrow

to come into contact with someone or something

I had a meeting with my friend

a planned gathering with someone

I have a meeting with my doctor

an event where people come together to talk

We have a meeting at ten o clock

an outer piece of clothing worn for warmth

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an outer piece of clothing worn for warmth

I wear a coat in winter

a thin layer spread over a surface

He applied a second coat of paint

usual, ordinary, not strange

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usual, ordinary, not strange

It is normal to feel nervous

typical or not strange

It is normal to feel nervous

relating to a particular person

In scene

relating to a particular person

This is a personal matter

relating to someone's character in a way that might be hurtful

His comments were too personal

connected with a specific person

I have a personal opinion

to stop a relationship or activity

In scene

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

to end a romantic relationship

They decided to break up

in a bad or dangerous situation

In scene

in a bad or dangerous situation

The boy is in trouble for breaking the window

to go to a place for a period of time

In scene

to go to a place for a period of time

I will visit my grandmother tomorrow

to cause harm or trouble to someone

The sickness visited the small town

to go and spend time with someone

I will visit my grandmother

the soft organ inside the head that controls thought and feeling

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the soft organ inside the head that controls thought and feeling

The brain controls the body

to hit someone very hard on the head

He threatened to brain his enemy with a club

the ability to think and learn

He has a great brain

a procedure to check for a medical condition

The doctor performed a medical examination

to move from one place to another

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to move from one place to another

I go to school every day

left to be done or completed

In scene

left to be done or completed

There are two weeks to go before the exam

intended to be taken away from a shop or restaurant

Two coffees to go please

to take responsibility for managing or leading something

In scene

to take responsibility for managing or leading something

She decided to take charge of the project

confident and willing to take control

She decided to take charge of the project

a person or thing that someone is responsible for

She decided to take charge of the project

ready to lead or control a situation

She is a take-charge person

a loud sound that warns of danger

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a loud sound that warns of danger

The fire alarm rang

a device that makes a loud noise to warn people

He set the alarm for seven

to make someone feel afraid or worried

Don't alarm the children

to make something by putting parts together

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to make something by putting parts together

They build a new house

the shape and size of a person's body

He has a strong build

to create or establish something over time

We want to build a strong team

to become larger or stronger

The excitement began to build

a manner or method of doing something

In scene

a manner or method of doing something

This is one way to do it

traveling in one direction only

I bought a one way ticket

moving or allowing movement in only one direction

This is a one way street

a ticket that lets you go to a place but not come back

I bought a one way ticket to London

moving or allowing movement in only one direction

This street is a one-way road

one of the periods of the year when classes are held at a school or university

In scene

one of the periods of the year when classes are held at a school or university

My university semester starts in September.

half of a school year

We have exams at the end of the semester.

one of the two main periods of the school year

The first semester starts in September

to squeeze someone's neck until they cannot breathe

In scene

to squeeze someone's neck until they cannot breathe

The attacker tried to strangle him

to kill someone by squeezing their neck

The attacker tried to strangle him

to limit or prevent the growth of something

High taxes strangle economic growth

to keep away from something

In scene

to keep away from something

Try to avoid bad habits

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid heavy traffic

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid traffic

an advance or a step forward

In scene

an advance or a step forward

They are making inroads into the market

very good

In scene

very good

You did a great job

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

a change caused by something

In scene

a change caused by something

The medicine had a good effect

the intended result or gist

He said something to that effect

an item that belongs to someone

He gathered his personal effects

to speak about a topic

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to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

In scene

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

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

acting in a childish or silly way

In scene

acting in a childish or silly way

Stop acting so high school about this

a place where students study before college

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a place where students study before college

I go to high school

a school for students aged 14 to 18

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a school for students aged 14 to 18

She is a high school student

relating to the level of education for teenagers

She is a high-school student

to annoy, provoke, or treat someone in a playful or unkind way

In scene

to annoy, provoke, or treat someone in a playful or unkind way

Do not mess with my little brother

to deliberately cause problems for someone

Don't mess with me

to cause someone to feel uncertain or confused

Do not mess with his head

to play a joke on someone

Do not mess with your brother

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

In scene

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

He has the authority to sign the contract

a person with special knowledge or power

She is an authority on modern art

a person who has the power to make decisions or enforce rules

You should talk to the authority in charge

a group with official power

The housing authority manages the apartments

a person who is annoying or hard to deal with

In scene

a person who is annoying or hard to deal with

She is a real piece of work when things go wrong

a piece of art, writing, or other creative work

This painting is a beautiful piece of work

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