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Gossip Girl — Season 3 Episode 9

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to receive or acquire something

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to receive or acquire something

I am getting a gift

to start to be in a particular state

It is getting late

to make something happen

I will get him to help

to go somewhere

He is getting out of the car

to obtain or receive something

I am getting a new phone

a word used to say hi

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a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

the first part of something

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the first part of something

The beginning of the movie was great

the first part of something

The beginning of the movie was slow

a tight piece of clothing worn to shape the waist

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a tight piece of clothing worn to shape the waist

She wore a corset under her dress

practical knowledge or ability

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practical knowledge or ability

He has the know-how to fix the car

to keep away from something

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to keep away from something

Stay away from the fire

at a distance from someone or something

He lives away from the city

almost at a particular state or condition

It is weeks away from being ready

at a distance from

He is away from home

the person or thing that causes something to happen

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the person or thing that causes something to happen

She is the force behind this project

at the back of something

The cat is behind the sofa

in the space at the back of something

The ball is behind the chair

the part of the body you sit on

He fell on his behind

not on time

He is behind schedule

without someone knowing

He did it behind my back

to give support to someone or something

We are behind you

left in a place when you go away

He left his keys behind

not right or not working properly

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not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

lasting forever

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lasting forever

He left town for good

for a positive or helpful result

They are working for good

for all time; forever

They left the country for good

caring more about others than yourself

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caring more about others than yourself

She is very selfless

relating to a job that requires special training

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relating to a job that requires special training

She wants to improve her professional skills

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

a large and important town

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a large and important town

New York is a large city

a state in the northeastern United States

New York is a state in the northeastern US

to say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

I agree with you

to say yes or have the same opinion

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to say yes or have the same opinion

I agree with your plan

to share the same view as someone

We agree on this point

to meet someone by chance

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to meet someone by chance

I ran into an old friend

to hit an object by accident while moving

I ran into a tree while skiing

to experience a problem or difficulty

We ran into some problems

to encounter an unexpected problem

We ran into trouble with the car

to crash into something while moving

He ran into the wall

to encounter someone unexpectedly

I ran into an old friend today

to meet someone by chance

I ran into my old teacher at the park

to blend or flow into one another

The blue paint ran into the yellow paint

to get to a particular amount or level

The costs ran into thousands

a type of whisky made from malted grain at one distillery

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a type of whisky made from malted grain at one distillery

He ordered a glass of single malt

a kind of whiskey made at one distillery

He prefers drinking single malt

coming after the current one

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coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

a very good friend

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a very good friend

She is my best friend

a very good friend

She is my best friend

a person you like more than anyone else

She is my best friend

the person you like and trust the most

She is my best friend

to complete something, often in a striking way

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to complete something, often in a striking way

We topped it off with a cake

to finish something, often with a final addition

We had a great dinner and topped it off with dessert

a number that shows quality or level

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a number that shows quality or level

The movie has a high rating

a ceremony where two people get married

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a ceremony where two people get married

The wedding ceremony starts at noon

a woman who is getting married

The bride arrived at the wedding early

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We are going to a wedding this Saturday

to become joined in marriage

They are planning their wedding

the ceremony where two people wed

They are planning a beautiful wedding

the ceremony of becoming joined in marriage

They had a small nikah ceremony

in a way that shows good judgment

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in a way that shows good judgment

She spent her money wisely

someone who lives near you

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someone who lives near you

He is my new neighbor

extremely big in size or amount

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extremely big in size or amount

He lives in a huge house

extremely significant or important

This is a huge decision for us

more unpleasant or of lower quality

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more unpleasant or of lower quality

The weather is getting worse

of lower quality or more serious

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of lower quality or more serious

This cake tastes worse than the last one

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

words that say you are sorry

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words that say you are sorry

Please accept my apologies

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

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to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

a funny play on words

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a funny play on words

That was a clever pun

an important test taken in the middle of a school term

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an important test taken in the middle of a school term

I have a midterm tomorrow

an election held in the middle of a president's term

The midterm elections are coming up

making secret plans to do something harmful or dishonest

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making secret plans to do something harmful or dishonest

The scheming person made a secret plan

to give someone a job

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to give someone a job

The company is hiring new staff

a group of people living together

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a group of people living together

We live in a multicultural society

a group of people with shared interests

He is a member of a historical society

a group of people with a shared interest or goal

She is a member of a historical society

to drink a large amount of liquid quickly

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to drink a large amount of liquid quickly

He chugged the whole bottle of water

to move with a slow, steady sound

The old train chugged along the tracks

to succeed in doing something

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to succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to cause someone to do something

He made me cry

to produce or form something

I make dinner every day

to say or express something

She made a suggestion

used to say something positive despite a problem

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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 try to find something

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to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to anticipate receiving or experiencing something, often something unpleasant

You are looking for trouble

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to search for something or someone that is missing

I am looking for my keys

to try to find or get something

I am looking for my keys

to make someone feel shy or awkward

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to make someone feel shy or awkward

Don't embarrass me

to feel shy or awkward

I felt embarrassed

to make someone feel awkward or ashamed

Don't embarrass me in front of my friends

things you must do

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things you must do

I have many duties at work

to accept that you will not have something anymore

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to accept that you will not have something anymore

You can kiss your money good-bye

to say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

moving from inside to outside a place

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moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

as a result of

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as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

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

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

to do something special for an event

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to do something special for an event

We are celebrating her birthday

without delay

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without delay

I will do it right away

exactly in this place

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exactly in this place

I will wait for you right here

in this exact place

Stay right here

in the exact place where someone is

My book is right here

a group with similar qualities

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a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

used to express agreement or acceptance

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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

special events for a happy occasion

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special events for a happy occasion

The festivities began at noon

a meeting where you learn something

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a meeting where you learn something

I have three classes today

a series of lessons or meetings for a group of students

I have three classes today

a group of people with similar social or economic status

Society is often divided into different social classes

a physical or verbal struggle between people

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a physical or verbal struggle between people

They had a big fight yesterday

to try hard to stop or prevent something

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to try hard to stop or prevent something

We must fight the disease

the quality of being strong and determined

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the quality of being strong and determined

She showed great fight today

to take part in a fight or war

Soldiers fight to protect their country

to go back to a place or person

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to go back to a place or person

When will you come back?

to become fashionable or successful again after a period of time

Vintage clothes are coming back

an expression of surprise or pleasure

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an expression of surprise or pleasure

Ooh, look at that cake!

a physical and mental practice from India

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a physical and mental practice from India

I do yoga every morning

to understand something

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to understand something

I got it

to ask someone to pardon you

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to ask someone to pardon you

Please excuse my foolish error

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me may I pass

a reason given to explain or justify an action

He has a good excuse

a reason given to explain a mistake

Do not make an excuse for being late

kind and easy to get along with

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kind and easy to get along with

The neighbors are very friendly

showing kindness and warmth

She is a very friendly person

not intended to harm someone on your own side

We must avoid friendly fire

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

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 make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

to form letters or words on a surface

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to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

to create words on a page

I want to write a story

to form letters or words on a surface

Please write your name here

to permit or allow someone to do something

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to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to tell someone something

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to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

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

groups that report the news

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groups that report the news

The media reported on the event

the ways people share news and information

Social media is very popular

one of two equal parts of something

The media of the path was marked

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg

She bought a new pair of media

to go and see someone for a short time

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to go and see someone for a short time

I will stop by later

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

I will stop by your office later

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

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to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to get new information or skill

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to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

left to be done or completed

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left to be done or completed

There are two weeks to go before the exam

to move from one place to another

I go to school every day

intended to be taken away from a shop or restaurant

Two coffees to go please

to give permission for something

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to give permission for something

They allowed us to go home

to let someone do something

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to let someone do something

Please allow me to explain

despite the fact that

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despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

despite that; nevertheless

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despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

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

polite behavior and care for others

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polite behavior and care for others

We should show respect to our elders

polite behavior and care for others

We show respect for our elders

to have a good opinion of someone or something

I respect my teacher

a specific part or detail of something

He is right in this respect

being the one and only

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being the one and only

You are my only friend

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

It is only a scratch

no more than

I have only two dollars

a comfortable room for relaxing

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a comfortable room for relaxing

We waited in the airport lounge

a place where people can buy and drink alcohol

They are sitting in the hotel lounge

to sit or lie in a relaxed way

He likes to lounge on the sofa

true or accurate

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true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

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used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

to think that something is true

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to think that something is true

I believe you

to a small degree

In scene

to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

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a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

to have a particular meaning or message

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to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

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used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

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to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

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

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

to move from a higher to a lower place

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to move from a higher to a lower place

The plane began to descend

to go or move from a higher to a lower place

The plane began to descend

a period of seven days

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a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

involving two people directly

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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 person who acts for another

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a person who acts for another

The deputy manager is in charge today

a person who is given the power to act for another, especially a police officer

He is a deputy for the local precinct

to not continue an action

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to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

a process of choosing someone by voting

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a process of choosing someone by voting

People vote in the election

a formal process of voting to choose a leader or make a decision

The country held an election yesterday

a process of choosing a person for a public office by voting

The election is next month

a process of choosing someone by voting

The election is tomorrow

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