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Gossip Girl — Season 3 Episode 4

Words & meanings

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the quality of being clear or reasonable

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the quality of being clear or reasonable

What you said makes sense

to become aware of something

I sense that something is wrong

a particular feeling or awareness

I have a sense of relief

a particular meaning or interpretation

This word has another sense

to make someone believe or do something

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to make someone believe or do something

I tried to convince him to come

making someone agree to do something

I convinced him to join us

able to make someone believe something is true

I convinced him to come

to not punish or criticize someone for a mistake

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to not punish or criticize someone for a mistake

I will let it slide this time

to choose not to punish or complain about a mistake

I decided to let it slide this time

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

used to agree or say yes

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used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

kept out of sight

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kept out of sight

The key is hidden in the box

not seen by others

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not seen by others

They found a hidden room in the house

used to ask about the quantity or price of something

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used to ask about the quantity or price of something

How much is this

to have official power over a country or group

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to have official power over a country or group

The king rules the land

to make an official decision as a judge or authority

The judge will rule on the case

to be the best or dominant

This song rules

to have official power over a country or area

The king used to rule the country

a statement that tells you what you must or must not do

You must follow the school rules

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

Follow the rules

the usual or normal state of things

Working late is the rule here

a general statement that describes how something is done

It is a fundamental rule of science

an official instruction about what you can or cannot do

New safety rules were introduced

an official decision made by a judge or authority

The judge made a strict rule

coming after the current one

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coming after the current one

I will see you the next day

to make quiet crying sounds

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to make quiet crying sounds

The puppy began to whimper

without any doubt

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without any doubt

I will definitely come

used to get the listener's attention or as a pause

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used to get the listener's attention or as a pause

You know what we should go home

a phrase used to refer to something the speaker does not want to name

He is doing you know what again

something that is not named

I forgot to buy you know what

between childhood and adulthood

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between childhood and adulthood

He is a teenage boy

very good

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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

an opinion or suggestion about what to do

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an opinion or suggestion about what to do

I need some advice

an opinion about what someone should do

I need your advice

to say that something is good or useful

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to say that something is good or useful

I recommend this book

to have something as a part of something else

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to have something as a part of something else

The movie is featuring a famous actor

an act of changing position or location

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an act of changing position or location

The sudden movement scared the bird

the act of passing waste from the body

The doctor asked about his bowel movement

a group of people working together for a shared goal

They started a new social movement

to ask someone to go on a date

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to ask someone to go on a date

He wants to ask her out

an informal discussion between people

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an informal discussion between people

We had a long conversation

an alcoholic drink made from juniper berries

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an alcoholic drink made from juniper berries

I would like a gin and tonic

a strong alcoholic drink made from juniper berries

He drinks gin every Friday

to give energy or life to

The music seemed to gin her up

a clear alcoholic spirit flavored with juniper berries

I would like a gin and tonic

not hard to do or understand

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not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

not hard to do

This math problem is easy

to repeat the first sound of a word when speaking

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to repeat the first sound of a word when speaking

I w-w-want to sleep

to make sounds showing you think something is funny

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to make sounds showing you think something is funny

He laughs at the joke

something funny that makes people smile or make sounds of amusement

That joke was a good laugh

the sound made when happy or amused

I heard her laugh

in the past, before now

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in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

to make sounds showing you think something is funny

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to make sounds showing you think something is funny

He laughs at the joke

to make sounds with your voice because you think something is funny

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to make sounds with your voice because you think something is funny

She laughs at the movie

someone very amusing or entertaining

They are such laughs

the sound made when happy or amused

Their laughs filled the room

to think about something before making a decision

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to think about something before making a decision

I need to sleep on this offer

to lie down and rest on a surface

I slept on the sofa

to fail to notice or appreciate the value or quality of someone or something

Never sleep on this team

a unit of area equal to 4,047 square meters

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a unit of area equal to 4,047 square meters

The farm is ten acres in size

words showing happiness for someone's success

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words showing happiness for someone's success

Congratulations on your graduation

a leader who uses power in a cruel or unfair way

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a leader who uses power in a cruel or unfair way

The people rebelled against the tyrant

a cruel or unfair leader

The people rebelled against the tyrant

to know the meaning of something

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to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

to stop something, especially violence or protest, by using force

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to stop something, especially violence or protest, by using force

The police managed to quell the riot

not knowing about something

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not knowing about something

He is clueless about the rules

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

to not go to a planned event or meeting

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to not go to a planned event or meeting

I decided to blow it off and stay home

to make a mistake or lose an opportunity

I studied hard for the test but I blew it off

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

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in a simple or straightforward way; merely

I simply wanted to help

in a simple or straightforward manner

She explained it simply

used to emphasize a statement

It is simply amazing

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

It is simply a matter of time

to reach a place

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to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

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to start to be something

It got dark outside

to get or receive something

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to get or receive something

He got a new car

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

a tool with a long handle and flat blade used for gardening

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a tool with a long handle and flat blade used for gardening

He used a hoe in the garden

a long-handled tool with a thin metal blade used to break up soil

I used a hoe to prepare the garden

a polite word used at the start of a letter

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a polite word used at the start of a letter

Dear Mr. Smith

loved or cherished

My dear friend is coming

used to express surprise or to address a deity

Oh dear, I forgot my keys

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

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the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

My arm hurts

a part of a large organization that handles a specific area of work

This is the research arm of the company

to provide with weapons or tools

The soldiers were armed

a gun or other weapon used in fighting

He had to drop his arm

to speak with someone

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to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

to go to a previous place or time

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to go to a previous place or time

I want to go back home

to have existed since a particular time in the past

Our friendship goes back ten years

a very stupid or silly person

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a very stupid or silly person

Do not be an idiot

a stupid person

He is a complete idiot

a young female person

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a young female person

The girl is reading a book

having qualities typical of a girl

These toys are designed for girls

young woman | a female child or young woman

Those girls are students

young female humans

There are many girls playing in the park

young female people

The girls are going to school

to think something is true without proof

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to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to be required or expected to do something

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to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

used to show agreement or understanding

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used to show agreement or understanding

Feel free to call me

having no work or obligations

I am free this afternoon to help you

to not feel forced to do something

You do not need to feel obligated to help

making someone want to know or learn more

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making someone want to know or learn more

The book is very interesting

a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something

This book is very interesting

causing curiosity or attention

This is an interesting story

a person who is unhappy with the way things are

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a person who is unhappy with the way things are

The malcontent was unhappy with the new rules

to check that something is true or correct

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to check that something is true or correct

Make sure the door is locked

to make certain that something happens

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to make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

having no doubt; confident

Make sure of the facts

to do something to be certain that a situation is as you want it to be

Make sure the door is locked

to leave a place

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to leave a place

It is time to go out

to be sent or delivered

The invitations went out yesterday

to leave home to spend time with others

I want to go out tonight

to stop functioning or shining

The lights suddenly went out

to exit a place

I want to go out tonight

to go somewhere away from home for social reasons

We will go out for dinner tonight

strict and unkind power over others

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strict and unkind power over others

He ruled the country with an iron fist

to leave a place

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to leave a place

You should go away now

to stop existing or to no longer be present

The pain will go away soon

to travel somewhere for a short holiday

We will go away for the weekend

to move to another place

Please go away now

complete or total

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complete or total

I read the entire book

complete or full

The entire team arrived early

all of something

She read the entire book

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

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a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

coming after the first

This is my second book

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

to act as a character in a game or story

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to act as a character in a game or story

The children enjoyed role playing together

an activity where people act out roles

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an activity where people act out roles

The training includes role playing

a game where players act as characters

I like role playing games

a type of game where players act as characters in a fictional setting

I enjoy playing role playing games

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

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a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

See you tomorrow

to make an idea known to many people

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to make an idea known to many people

They promulgated their ideas through the internet

a famous annual fundraising gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York

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a famous annual fundraising gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York

The celebrities arrived at the Met Ball in stunning outfits

a story or performance with extreme, over-the-top emotions

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a story or performance with extreme, over-the-top emotions

The movie was a bit of a melodrama

to bring or come together in one place

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to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

to come into contact with someone or something

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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

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

a flying insect that comes out at night

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a flying insect that comes out at night

The moth is attracted to the light

to comprehend or grasp meaning

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to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

a person who likes someone or something very much

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a person who likes someone or something very much

He is a big fan of jazz

a machine with blades that move air

Turn on the fan

a person who does not like someone or something

He is a fan of no one here

to move quickly like a fan or to cause air movement

She fanned herself with a book

an organization that sells goods or services

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an organization that sells goods or services

He works for a law firm

not changing or willing to change an opinion

She remained firm in her decision

not soft or yielding

The mattress is very firm

a business organization

He works at a law firm

not attracting attention

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not attracting attention

He keeps a low profile

not attracting public attention

He likes a low-profile lifestyle

having no end; lasting forever

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having no end; lasting forever

The ocean looks endless

to feel nervous or concerned about something

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to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

to study a lot of material in a short time

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to study a lot of material in a short time

I had to cram for my history exam

to push a lot of things into a small space

He crammed all his clothes into the suitcase

to push something into a space with force

He crammed his clothes into the suitcase

tardy

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tardy

I am late for work

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

not on time

I am late for work

a plan or resource to use if the first one fails

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a plan or resource to use if the first one fails

We need a fallback if the main plan fails

an alternative option if the first one fails

It is wise to have a fallback plan

a device used to make calls and use the internet

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a device used to make calls and use the internet

I lost my cell phone

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 small room in a prison

The prisoner is in his cell

to cause something to go somewhere

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to cause something to go somewhere

I sent an email

to cause something to go somewhere

I sent a letter to my friend

to cause something to go to a place

He sent a letter to me

to make someone remember something

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to make someone remember something

Please remind me to call him

to leave a place or situation quietly or secretly

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to leave a place or situation quietly or secretly

I slipped out of the room

to leave a place without being noticed

He slipped out of the room quietly

a small folding case for money and cards

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a small folding case for money and cards

I lost my wallet

a small flat case for carrying money and cards

I keep my money in my wallet

a slang term for the external female genitalia

Some people use the word wallet as a slang term for female genitalia

a flat folding case for carrying money and cards

I keep my money in my wallet

a person who gets attention for someone or something

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a person who gets attention for someone or something

The publicist organized an interview for the actor

feeling or showing thanks

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feeling or showing thanks

I am thankful for your help

in a way that is not easy to hear or understand

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in a way that is not easy to hear or understand

He spoke indistinctly

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

to make someone do something

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to make someone do something

They forced him to leave

a group of people organized for a purpose

He joined the police force

to use physical strength to move something

He forced the door open

physical power or strength

He pushed the door with force

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

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