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Gossip Girl — Season 3 Episode 13

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to say something to get information

In scene

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to meet someone by chance

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to meet someone by chance

I crossed paths with an old friend

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to call him

used to say that something will happen in the future

It is going to rain

to make something by putting parts together

In scene

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

to talk to someone you have not seen for a while to find out what they have been doing

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to talk to someone you have not seen for a while to find out what they have been doing

We met for coffee to catch up

to become very interested or involved in something

I need to catch up on the latest trends

to get to the same point as others

She ran fast to catch up with the group

a talk to update each other on news

Let's have a quick catch-up

to get to the same point as others

I need to catch up with my studies

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

the yearly celebration of a past event

In scene

the yearly celebration of a past event

Happy wedding anniversary

to request information

In scene

to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

In scene

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

to give your attention to something

In scene

to give your attention to something

Please focus on your work

to direct your attention or effort toward a specific thing or activity

Focus on your studies

to give attention to something

Focus on the road while driving

to give your attention to something

You should focus on the important details

used to add force to a statement

In scene

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

a place where you pay to sleep when traveling

In scene

a place where you pay to sleep when traveling

I booked a hotel room

a place where people stay when traveling

The hotel is near the beach

a place where travelers can stay and sleep

We stayed at a small hotel

soft hair covering an animal's skin

In scene

soft hair covering an animal's skin

The cat has soft fur

the soft hair covering an animal's body

The rabbit has very soft fur

the short, soft hair that covers the body of some animals

The cat left fur on the chair

in a way that is written down but not yet real

In scene

in a way that is written down but not yet real

The plan looks perfect on paper

to bring to an end

In scene

to bring to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

the end of an event or activity

She is near the finish of her project

the final appearance of a surface

The wood has a glossy finish

an event where people try to win something

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an event where people try to win something

He won the photography competition

the act of trying to win or be better

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the act of trying to win or be better

There is a lot of competition between the two companies

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 take someone or something to another place or subtract a number

In scene

to take someone or something to another place or subtract a number

The teacher took away the student mobile phone

to purchase prepared food to be eaten away from the place it is sold

I ordered a take away pizza

to understand a key message or fact from an experience

What is the main thing you take away from this lecture

moving at a low speed

In scene

moving at a low speed

The train is very slow

to make something move less quickly

In scene

to make something move less quickly

You must slow down

happening at a low rate or with little activity

Business was slow today

moving at a low speed

The train is very slow

an informal word for a woman with many sexual partners

In scene

an informal word for a woman with many sexual partners

Everyone thought she was a floozy

a story or level of a building

In scene

a story or level of a building

I live on the third floor

the part of a room that you walk on

In scene

the part of a room that you walk on

Please clean the floor

the right to speak in a meeting or debate

The chairperson gave her the floor

to shock or surprise someone greatly

The news floored him

to push a car pedal all the way down

He decided to floor it on the highway

a difficulty or trouble

In scene

a difficulty or trouble

He has no soucis

possibly or maybe

In scene

possibly or maybe

Perhaps it will rain today

to become aware of something or someone

In scene

to become aware of something or someone

I have never heard of this artist

to become aware of something or someone

I have heard of that famous author

to become aware that something exists

Have you heard of the new concert

a plan for the food you eat

In scene

a plan for the food you eat

I am on a diet

containing fewer calories than usual

I bought a diet soda

to change information into a secret code

In scene

to change information into a secret code

This tool helps to transcrypt sensitive information

to discuss a topic without directly addressing it

In scene

to discuss a topic without directly addressing it

He talked around the issue

to receive a message or response from someone

In scene

to receive a message or response from someone

I hope to hear from you soon

to get a message or call from someone

I want to hear from you soon

to get a message or contact from someone

I want to hear from you soon

to get a message or contact from someone

I heard from my brother about the results

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

In scene

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

He stole my pen

something that is sold for a very low price

This jacket was a steal

to take attention or praise that someone else should get

She stole the show

to take something that does not belong to you

Someone tried to steal my bike

taken without permission

Someone tried to steal my bag

at that exact place and time

In scene

at that exact place and time

I saw him standing right there

a person who sells illegal drugs

In scene

a person who sells illegal drugs

The police arrested the drug dealer

the act of telling people each other's names when meeting for the first time

In scene

the act of telling people each other's names when meeting for the first time

The introduction was quick

a basic explanation of a subject

In scene

a basic explanation of a subject

This is a good introduction to history

the act of making a new product available to the public

The company announced the introduction of a new product

annoyed or bored with something

In scene

annoyed or bored with something

I am sick of waiting

annoyed or bored with something you have experienced for too long

I am sick of this cold weather

to leave a hotel after paying the bill

In scene

to leave a hotel after paying the bill

We need to check out of the hotel by 11 AM

to give money for something

In scene

to give money for something

I need to pay in some cash

to put money into a bank account

I need to pay in some money tomorrow

to give money for work done

I need to pay in this check at the bank

not completely, close to

In scene

not completely, close to

It is nearly time to go

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

In scene

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

You know, I am not sure about this

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

to produce a baby or young animal from the body

In scene

to produce a baby or young animal from the body

She gave birth to a healthy baby

to cause something to be born or come into being

She gave birth to a healthy baby

books or activities that help you improve yourself

In scene

books or activities that help you improve yourself

I love reading self help books

the use of books or ideas to improve your life

Self help can change your perspective

the practice of improving yourself without a teacher

He reads a lot of self help books

the practice of improving yourself by your own efforts

I enjoy reading self-help books

feeling or showing great anger

In scene

feeling or showing great anger

He was furious with me

something that can be done or is true

In scene

something that can be done or is true

It is possible to finish the work today

a person who might be chosen for something

She is a possible for the role

to feel very happy and eager

In scene

to feel very happy and eager

This book will excite you

to make someone feel very happy or eager

In scene

to make someone feel very happy or eager

The news will excite the children

to cause someone to feel eager or interested

The news will excite the fans

a 1980s dance where you move your arms in a circular motion in front of your body

In scene

a 1980s dance where you move your arms in a circular motion in front of your body

Everyone did the cabbage patch at the party

to move behind someone and go where they go

In scene

to move behind someone and go where they go

The dog followed me home

to happen or appear after something else in order

Night follows day

to do what someone tells you to do

You should follow the instructions

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

Follow the latest news

to understand what someone is saying or doing

Do you follow my instructions

to start doing something

In scene

to start doing something

Let's begin the lesson

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

In scene

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

to go from one place to another

In scene

to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

little in size

In scene

little in size

She chose the petit size

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

to greet someone who has arrived

In scene

to greet someone who has arrived

They welcomed the guests

to be happy to receive something

You are welcome here

allowed to do something

Questions are welcome

a small case for a picture, worn on a chain

In scene

a small case for a picture, worn on a chain

She wears a gold locket

a meeting where you learn something

In scene

a meeting where you learn something

I have an English class today

a group of things that share similar features

My class is very friendly

of the best quality or highest standard

She has a lot of class

rude or impolite behavior

That comment showed no class

a group of students in the same year at school

I like my class

a word used to say hi

In scene

a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

to use time doing something

In scene

to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

to try to find someone or something

In scene

to try to find someone or something

I will seek out a new place to live

to try to find something

Scientists seek out new evidence

to receive or obtain something

In scene

to receive or obtain something

I got a letter today

to reach a place

When did you get home?

to start to be in a particular state

It is getting cold

to understand something

I don't get it

not polite; showing bad manners

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not polite; showing bad manners

He was very rude to the waiter

to be devoted to a cause or promise

In scene

to be devoted to a cause or promise

I cannot commit to this project

to do or perform an action

He committed a serious crime

to intentionally end one's own life

He decided to commit suicide

to capture moving images with a camera

They committed the event to film

to remove items from a bag or container

In scene

to remove items from a bag or container

I need to unpack my suitcase

to analyze or discuss something in detail

We need to unpack this complex issue

happening quickly or in a short time

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happening quickly or in a short time

She gave a quick answer

able to think or understand things fast

She has a quick mind

the sensitive flesh under the fingernails or toenails

He cut his nail too short and reached the quick

to need to pay or give something to someone

In scene

to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you ten dollars

caused by or happening because of something

He owes his success to hard work

to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you five dollars

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

to look at something for a long time

In scene

to look at something for a long time

Stop staring at me

to look at something for a long time

Do not stare at people

to tell someone something

In scene

to tell someone something

I will let you know when I arrive

a female friend

In scene

a female friend

She is my female friend

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

In scene

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

Everyone likes my girlfriend

the qualities that make someone suitable for a role

She is my girlfriend and has the qualities for this role

a person one is dating

She is my girlfriend

or something like that

In scene

or something like that

Do you want some tea or something?

or something like that

Do you want coffee or something

based on bad judgment or wrong ideas

In scene

based on bad judgment or wrong ideas

His decision was misguided

having or showing wrong or mistaken ideas

His plan was misguided

to leave behind or give up

In scene

to leave behind or give up

He had to abandon his car

a feeling of not being restricted or controlled

She danced with total abandon

to leave behind or give up

They had to abandon the ship

to like one thing more than another

In scene

to like one thing more than another

I would rather stay home

used to show a choice or preference for one thing

I would rather stay home

to a moderate degree

It is rather cold today

to leave a place for a short time

In scene

to leave a place for a short time

I need to step out for a moment

to be unfaithful to a romantic partner

He stepped out on his wife

to leave your home for entertainment or to socialize

We decided to step out for dinner

a man who is married to your mother but is not your biological father

In scene

a man who is married to your mother but is not your biological father

My stepfather is very kind

the man married to one's parent but not one's biological father

He is my stepfather

the husband of your mother who is not your father

My stepfather is very kind

a man who is the husband of one's parent but not one's biological father

My stepfather is a kind man

as a replacement for something

In scene

as a replacement for something

I drank tea instead of coffee

used to say that one thing is chosen or happens rather than another

I drank water instead of coffee

in place of

You should study instead of sleeping

to take the place of something

I used butter instead of oil

in place of something else

I drank tea instead of coffee

to have clothes on your body

In scene

to have clothes on your body

She is wearing a blue dress

to put clothing on yourself

He is wearing his clothes

to have clothes or accessories on your body

She is wearing a blue dress

to have clothing on your body

He is wearing his new shoes today

however; used to introduce a contrast

In scene

however; used to introduce a contrast

I would go except I am tired

not including

Everyone except Tom came

used to introduce a contrast

Everyone came, except you

exclude

Everyone came except him

causing pain or discomfort

In scene

causing pain or discomfort

The injury was very painful

to accept or tolerate something

In scene

to accept or tolerate something

I will not stand for this behavior

to mean or symbolize something

What does this symbol stand for

to be a candidate in an election

She will stand for mayor

left to be done or completed

In scene

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

extremely big in size or amount

In scene

extremely big in size or amount

He lives in a huge house

extremely significant or important

This is a huge decision for us

a feeling of deep affection

In scene

a feeling of deep affection

Romance is important in a relationship

to be of significance

This small detail does not romance at all

a story about love and romantic relationships

I like reading romance novels

to try to make someone fall in love with you

He tried to romance her with flowers

a feeling of deep affection

They share a beautiful romance

to escape quickly from someone or something

In scene

to escape quickly from someone or something

The cat ran away from the dog

to leave a place quickly to avoid danger

The boy ran away from the danger

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