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Gossip Girl — Season 2 Episode 21

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to examine or research something

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to examine or research something

I will look into this problem

to direct your gaze into something

She looked into the box

to walk close to someone

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to walk close to someone

I will go up to him

something that is more important than other things

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something that is more important than other things

My priority is to finish this project

something that is more important than others

Safety is our top priority

something that is more important than other things

Health is our top priority

the things that are most important to someone

My work is my main priority

a meal held after a wedding rehearsal

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a meal held after a wedding rehearsal

We attended the rehearsal dinner last night

to make someone remember something

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to make someone remember something

Please remind me to call him

to understand or notice something

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to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become aware of something

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to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

providing help or benefit

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providing help or benefit

He is a very helpful person

to act as if something is true

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to act as if something is true

The kids pretend to be superheroes

to behave as if something is true when it is not

The children like to pretend they are pirates

something that influences a result

The child likes to pretend he is a superhero

to act as if something is true when it is not

He pretended to be asleep

causing admiration or wonder

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causing admiration or wonder

The view is amazing

very good or surprising in a good way

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very good or surprising in a good way

You did an amazing job

causing great surprise or wonder

It was an amazing sight

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

very unhappy or sad

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very unhappy or sad

She felt miserable all day

feeling very sad or uncomfortable

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feeling very sad or uncomfortable

He felt miserable after the bad news

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

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used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

I thought it was easy, but in fact it was hard

to make a choice or decision about something

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to make a choice or decision about something

They determined the date of the wedding

to discover the facts about something

Doctors are trying to determine the cause of the illness

to find out or establish something exactly

The police will determine the truth

a building where objects of art, history, or science are displayed

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a building where objects of art, history, or science are displayed

We went to the history museum

a building where objects of art or science are shown

We visited many museums

to make a short visit

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to make a short visit

Please come by tomorrow

to get or acquire something

How did you come by this book

to make a short or casual visit to a place or person

Come by my office later

to fasten something to something else

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to fasten something to something else

He hitched the trailer to the car

a 2005 American romantic comedy film

Have you ever watched the movie Hitch

a small problem or difficulty

The plan went off without a hitch

a basic rule or idea that you believe in

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a basic rule or idea that you believe in

It is against my principles

a basic idea or rule that explains how something works

The device works on a simple principle

a basic idea or belief

I agree with you in principle

to go past very fast

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to go past very fast

The hours fly by when I read

to recognize something as true or valid

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to recognize something as true or valid

I accept the truth

to say yes to something

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to say yes to something

She accepted the invitation

to take something that is offered

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to take something that is offered

He accepted the award

a penalty for doing something wrong

I accept your offer

used to make a polite request

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used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

a place where you collect tickets you have already paid for

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a place where you collect tickets you have already paid for

I will pick up my tickets at will call

to make something new or bring into existence

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to make something new or bring into existence

I want to create a new account

a reason or purpose

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a reason or purpose

I did it for the sake of peace

a reason or purpose

I did it for her sake

a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice

I ordered a glass of sake

to supply food and drinks for a social event

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to supply food and drinks for a social event

They cater for weddings

talk about other people's private lives

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talk about other people's private lives

I don't like gossip

to share personal or private information about others

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to share personal or private information about others

They love to gossip

informal talk about other people's private lives

They love sharing gossip

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

He is such a gossip

one or the other of two things

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one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

a picture made with paint

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a picture made with paint

This painting is beautiful

to cover a surface with color using paint

I am painting the wall blue

to make a picture using paint

She loves painting

a sudden feeling of surprise or upset

In scene

a sudden feeling of surprise or upset

It was a big shock

a sudden painful feeling from electricity passing through the body

I felt a shock when I touched the wire

a sudden, dangerous physical reaction to an allergy

The patient went into shock after the medicine

a choice on a machine or device

Press the shock button to start

very pleasing or beautiful

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very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

nice or enjoyable

In scene

nice or enjoyable

We had a lovely day at the park

a person who is kind and pleasant

She is a lovely person

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

telling the truth and not cheating

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telling the truth and not cheating

He is an honest man

the part of your head that you hear with

In scene

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

a machine that moves people up and down in a building

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a machine that moves people up and down in a building

The elevator is broken

a machine that moves people up and down in a building

The elevator stopped at the third floor

a machine that moves people up and down between floors in a building

Please wait for the next elevator

for that reason

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for that reason

It was raining therefore I took an umbrella

for that reason

It rained, therefore the game was cancelled

to add something casually or as an extra

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to add something casually or as an extra

He decided to throw in a free gift

to add something extra to a deal or offer

I will throw in a discount to close the deal

to join or support a person or group

She decided to throw in with the team

to put someone in jail

The police threw him in

someone who has at least one billion dollars

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someone who has at least one billion dollars

He is a billionaire

someone who has at least a billion dollars

He is a tech billionaire

someone who has at least one billion units of money

The billionaire lives in a mansion

someone who has at least a billion dollars

She became a billionaire

to make something work again

In scene

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

a person who acts independently, especially in politics

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a person who acts independently, especially in politics

He is a political mugwump

to understand or realize

In scene

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

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used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

to be at the place where something is happening

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to be at the place where something is happening

The ambulance arrived on the scene within minutes

a book containing prayers for worship

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a book containing prayers for worship

She read from her prayer book during the service

a title used before a married woman's name

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a title used before a married woman's name

Mrs. Smith is my teacher

feeling or showing envy of someone else's advantages, possessions, etc.

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feeling or showing envy of someone else's advantages, possessions, etc.

He is jealous of her new car

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

an event that happens without warning

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an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

the floor of a building below the current one

In scene

the floor of a building below the current one

He is downstairs

informal way to say "kind of"

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informal way to say "kind of"

I am sorta tired today

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

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the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

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the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

to go forward or to a new topic

In scene

to go forward or to a new topic

Let's move on to the next topic

to stop being affected by a past negative experience and continue with your life

She is ready to move on after the breakup

to go forward to the next thing

We should move on to the next topic

to start doing something new after finishing a previous activity

It is time to move on with your life

a dense forest in a hot region

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a dense forest in a hot region

Many animals live in the jungle

moving quickly back and forth

In scene

moving quickly back and forth

The phone is vibrating on the table

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

to ask someone to come or join

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to ask someone to come or join

I will invite him to join us

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

I received an invite to the wedding

to make people want to come in or join

I will invite my friends to the party

something that you do not tell other people

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something that you do not tell other people

I have a secret to tell you

not known by others

I have a secret plan

a small candle burned as a religious offering

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a small candle burned as a religious offering

She lit a votive candle in the church

put to use for a purpose

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put to use for a purpose

He applied the knowledge he learned

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to continue doing something

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to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

a large number or amount

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a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

many times or often

He travels a lot

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

to seem or have the appearance of something

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to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

to come together with someone

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to come together with someone

Let's meet up tomorrow

a social meeting of people

We are going to a meet up tonight

to come together with someone

Let us meet up later

to come together with someone

The friends decided to meet up at the cafe

an informal meeting of people with a shared interest

We are going to a tech meet-up tonight

to postpone something to a later time

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to postpone something to a later time

We had to put off the meeting

to make someone feel less interested or willing to do something

His bad attitude put me off the job

to delay doing something

Don't put off your homework

feeling slightly angry or bothered by something

The noise put me off my work

a dress code requiring formal evening wear

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a dress code requiring formal evening wear

The event is black tie

a formal social event where men wear tuxedos

The party is black tie

clothing worn for very formal events

He wore black tie

a dress code requiring formal evening wear, usually tuxedos for men and evening gowns for women

The party is a black-tie event

an unfair feeling for or against someone

In scene

an unfair feeling for or against someone

We must fight against racial prejudice

the activity of looking at and understanding written words

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the activity of looking at and understanding written words

I love reading

an occasion when something is read aloud to an audience

We went to a poetry reading

the way someone understands a written text

This is my reading of the report

a town in Berkshire, England

I visited Reading last summer

the act of looking at and understanding written words

Reading is a great hobby

to look at and understand written words

I like reading books

an act of looking at or interpreting something

His reading of the poem was emotional

written words to be read

This reading is quite difficult

at a greater height or position

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at a greater height or position

The price is higher now

more than usual

The price is higher now

at a more advanced level

She studies at a higher level

not high or great in amount, level, or rank

Costs are higher today

to walk with a confident, swinging movement

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to walk with a confident, swinging movement

He swaggered into the room

unpleasant or rude in attitude

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unpleasant or rude in attitude

The snotty waiter ignored us

to go beyond what is reasonable or acceptable

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to go beyond what is reasonable or acceptable

Do not overextend your budget

to ask for something in an urgent way

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to ask for something in an urgent way

I beg you to stay

to ask someone for something, often money or help

He begged for money on the street

used to express that something is a pity or regrettable

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used to express that something is a pity or regrettable

Too bad you cannot come

a particular way something is made or looks

In scene

a particular way something is made or looks

I like the style of this house

to shape or arrange someone's hair in a particular way

She likes to style her hair every morning

a particular way of doing or expressing something

He has a unique style of writing

to give a name or title to someone

He was styled the leader of the group

a session of practicing a performance

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a session of practicing a performance

We have a rehearsal at 5 PM

a meeting to practice a play, concert, or event before the real one

In scene

a meeting to practice a play, concert, or event before the real one

We had a rehearsal for the play

to do something to deal with a situation

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to do something to deal with a situation

We must take action to stop the pollution

a young person with great natural ability

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a young person with great natural ability

The young chess player is a wunderkind

to see or pay attention to something

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to see or pay attention to something

I noticed a new sign

a written or printed statement giving information or warning

There is a notice on the wall

the act of paying attention to something

His new car caught my notice

a very short time earlier

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a very short time earlier

I ate right before the meeting

to give the impression of being

In scene

to give the impression of being

He appears to be tired

to come into view or to be seen

A ghost appeared in the room

to act in a play, film, or show

She will appear in the new movie

to come into view or to be seen

The stars appear at night

connected to a person's job or career

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connected to a person's job or career

This is a professional decision

a person who is highly skilled in a job

He is a professional photographer

relating to a job that requires special training

She wants to improve her professional skills

feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

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feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

I am proud of your success

feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

In scene

feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

He is proud of his work

feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

I am proud of you

in a way that shows satisfaction and pleasure

She has a proud expression

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

In scene

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

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one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

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