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Gossip Girl — Season 3 Episode 14

Words & meanings

525 words

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CEFR level

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

In scene

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

a man who was married to someone and is now divorced

In scene

a man who was married to someone and is now divorced

He is my ex husband

a man who was once married to someone and then divorced

She calls her ex husband

a large amount or number

In scene

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

needing careful thought or action

In scene

needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

not laughing or playing around

In scene

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

very dirty or covered with dirt

In scene

very dirty or covered with dirt

His shoes were filthy

extremely

He is filthy rich

to use time in a particular way

In scene

to use time in a particular way

I spend time with my family

to use time doing something

I like to spend time with my friends

to use time doing something

Do not spend too much time on this game

to become larger in number or amount

In scene

to become larger in number or amount

Prices go up every year

to walk close to someone

He went up to her and said hello

to move from a lower place to a higher place

He went up the stairs

to move to a higher place

The elevator will go up to the top floor

to move to a higher place or level

Prices will go up soon

used to tell someone to be quiet

In scene

used to tell someone to be quiet

Shh, be quiet

a sound used to tell someone to be silent

Shh the movie has started

a sound used to tell someone to be quiet

He made a shh sound

satisfactory or acceptable in quality

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satisfactory or acceptable in quality

He found a decent job

a man who is married to a rich or successful partner, often for his looks

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a man who is married to a rich or successful partner, often for his looks

He is just a trophy husband who loves spending his wife's money

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

very bad or unpleasant

In scene

very bad or unpleasant

The food was horrible

very bad or unpleasant

The weather is horrible

to a very great degree

There was a horrible amount of work

very bad or unpleasant

This is a horrible smell

to some extent; kind of

In scene

to some extent; kind of

I sort of agree with you

a group with similar features

This is a new sort of fruit

a particular kind of something

What sort of music do you like

a place that does not belong to anyone or is not controlled by anyone

The soldiers crossed the no man's land

an area of land that is not controlled by any country or group

The soldiers crossed the no mans land to reach the border

to understand or realize

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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

a story about magical creatures and events, usually for children

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a story about magical creatures and events, usually for children

This book is full of fairy tales

not real, like a story for children

She likes reading fairy tales

like a story with magic and happy endings

They had a fairy-tale wedding

the time that has already happened

In scene

the time that has already happened

We should learn from the past

a time that is after the exact hour

In scene

a time that is after the exact hour

It is ten past five

to someone so they can consider or approve it

Please pass this document to the manager

a type of baked pastry or savory dish

He bought a fresh past

having lived for a short time; not old

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having lived for a short time; not old

He is very young

being in the early part of life

She is a young woman

the only one of its kind

In scene

the only one of its kind

You are my one and only

the only one of its kind

She is the one and only winner

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

a piece of information sent to someone

In scene

a piece of information sent to someone

I sent you a message

to send information to someone

I will message him later

a piece of information sent to someone

She left a message for you

a written message sent on a phone

He sent a message by phone

content

I received a short message

a written note sent to someone

Please leave a message

to keep someone or something from harm

In scene

to keep someone or something from harm

We must protect the environment

to keep someone or something from being harmed

In scene

to keep someone or something from being harmed

The mother protected her child from the rain

to keep something safe

We must protect the environment

to reach a place

In scene

to reach a place

Come over to my place later

to experience a sudden physical or emotional state

I came over faint in the heat

to give a particular impression to others

She comes over as a very kind person

to visit someone at their home

Please come over to my house tonight

not affected by alcohol

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not affected by alcohol

He is completely sober

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

a set of two things that go together

In scene

a set of two things that go together

I have a pair of socks

to put two things together as a set

I need to pair these socks

a set of two things or people

I bought a new pair of shoes

causing discomfort or embarrassment

In scene

causing discomfort or embarrassment

It was an awkward moment

feeling nervous or uneasy

In scene

feeling nervous or uneasy

I felt awkward at the party

to escape quickly from someone or something

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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

a substance used to treat illness

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a substance used to treat illness

I take medicine for my headache

a substance used to treat illness

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a substance used to treat illness

Take your medicine to feel better

the science of treating illness and injuries

He studies medicine at university

a substance used to cure illness

Take your medicine every day

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

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used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

one or the other of two things

In scene

one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

the act of staying out of sight

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the act of staying out of sight

The children are hiding in the garden

to put or keep out of sight

She is hiding the letter

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

the best or most skilled people

In scene

the best or most skilled people

The elite team won the championship

the most skilled or successful people

They are part of an elite team

to start expecting something good to happen too much

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to start expecting something good to happen too much

She started to get her hopes up about the result

to start to feel excited that something good will happen

Don't get your hopes up yet

to start to believe something good will happen

Don't get your hopes up yet

a place where sick people receive treatment

In scene

a place where sick people receive treatment

He is in the hospital

a place where sick people are treated

I went to the hospital for a checkup

a place where sick people are treated

He works at the hospital

a place where sick people are treated

The medical center is very busy today

a very short period of time

In scene

a very short period of time

I check my phone every minute

almost certainly; very likely

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almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

a place where lost items are kept

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a place where lost items are kept

I left my umbrella at the lost and found

a place where lost items are kept

I went to the lost and found to look for my umbrella

a place where lost items are kept until their owners claim them

I left my umbrella at the lost and found

to go and see someone for a short time

In scene

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

a strong, enjoyable rhythm in music

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a strong, enjoyable rhythm in music

The song has a great groove

a long, narrow cut in a surface

The wheel fits in the groove

to move rhythmically to music

They started to groove to the music

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

In scene

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

the woman married to your father but not your birth mother

In scene

the woman married to your father but not your birth mother

She is my stepmom

a cupboard with shelves for storing or displaying items

In scene

a cupboard with shelves for storing or displaying items

The plates are in the cabinet

a group of senior officials who advise a head of government

The cabinet met to discuss the new law

a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers for storing things

I put the plates in the kitchen cabinet

to intend to do something

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to intend to do something

I plan on going to the party

to have an intention to do something or to expect that something will happen

I plan on studying tonight

to depend on someone to do something

I plan on my friend to be there

the year before the current one

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the year before the current one

I moved here last year

the year just before the current one

It was colder last year

the feeling of worry caused by demands

In scene

the feeling of worry caused by demands

He is under a lot of pressure

the strong effect of something pushing against something else

The water pressure is high

to try to make someone do something

They pressured him to sign the paper

to put words or information into a document or space

In scene

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

to form letters or words on a surface

In scene

to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

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 stay in one place until something happens

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to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to stop for a short time

In scene

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

a cigarette filled with marijuana

In scene

a cigarette filled with marijuana

He smoked a joint

a place where two parts are joined together

He injured his knee joint while running

an informal word for a restaurant or place

This burger joint is great

used by two or more people together

They have a joint bank account

to be the property of a person or entity

In scene

to be the property of a person or entity

This book belongs to me

to be a part of a group or organization

I belong to a chess club

to be a member or property of something

This book belongs to me

to be owned by someone

This book belongs to me

a place to live that is part of a larger building

In scene

a place to live that is part of a larger building

I live in a small apartment

a set of rooms to live in

Your apartment is very beautiful

a place to live that is part of a larger building

She lives in a small apartment

to take and hold someone so they cannot escape

In scene

to take and hold someone so they cannot escape

The police caught the thief

to change into a state

I got caught in the rain

to get hold of something that is moving

He caught the ball

to be unable to escape

The thief was caught by the police

however; used to introduce a contrast

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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

to leave a place

In scene

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

having a positive or desirable quality

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having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

unusual or odd

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unusual or odd

This is a weird smell

not normal or ordinary

In scene

not normal or ordinary

He had a weird dream last night

to make someone feel strange or uncomfortable

He weirded me out

to make someone feel strange or uneasy

His comment really weirded me out

an idea or belief you have

In scene

an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

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

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

Wait till she arrives

a machine used to keep money in a shop

The cashier opened the till

up to the time when

I will work till five

up to the time when

Wait till tomorrow

to alter your decision or opinion

In scene

to alter your decision or opinion

I changed my mind about the movie

to make a different decision or hold a different opinion than you had before

I think I will change my mind

a small round piece of medicine to swallow

In scene

a small round piece of medicine to swallow

Take one pill before you sleep

someone who is annoying or difficult

He is such a pill

to form small balls of fluff on fabric

This sweater tends to pill

a small solid piece of medicine

I take a pill every morning

to move into a room or building

In scene

to move into a room or building

Please come in

to be sold or found in a particular form

This dress comes in red

to have a part or role in a situation

Where does the expert come in

to finish in a particular position in a competition

She came in second in the race

to arrive or finish in a position

She came in first in the race

to be useful in a situation

This tool will come in handy later

to become involved in a situation

They asked me to come in on the project

a reason given to explain or justify an action

In scene

a reason given to explain or justify an action

He has a good excuse

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me may I pass

to ask someone to pardon you

Please excuse my foolish error

a reason given to explain a mistake

Do not make an excuse for being late

to go again to a place or topic

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to go again to a place or topic

I want to go back to my home

to move back to a place

I will go back to my house

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 be the best or first in a competition

In scene

to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get a prize or victory

She hopes to win the game

to get someone's love or affection

He hoped to win her heart

a very big win

The election was a big win for the party

a victory or award in a competition

That was an easy win for them

the usual or normal choice

This is the win choice

to get a victory or prize

You must win in life

to look good on someone

That jacket wins on you

content

They fight to win

to get first place or defeat others

Our team will win today

to get a prize or victory

I want to win the game

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

to come into contact with someone or something

In scene

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

to keep away from something

In scene

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 main subject or idea in a work

In scene

the main subject or idea in a work

The theme of the movie is love

a series of musical notes or a piece of music

The movie has a catchy musical theme

the main topic of a discussion or event

The theme of the conference is climate change

the main subject or idea in a work

The theme of the book is love

a tall plant with a trunk and branches

In scene

a tall plant with a trunk and branches

The tree is tall

to force an animal to climb up into a tree

The dog treed the cat

a tall plant with a trunk and branches

There is a tall tree in the garden

a close relationship between friends

In scene

a close relationship between friends

They have a long friendship

the state of being friends

In scene

the state of being friends

Our friendship is very strong

a close relationship between friends

They have a long friendship

in a truthful and sincere way

In scene

in a truthful and sincere way

Please answer honestly

feeling fear

In scene

feeling fear

She is afraid of spiders

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid I cannot help you

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid that we are late

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

In scene

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

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 show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

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 speak about a topic

In scene

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

a way things are not the same

In scene

a way things are not the same

What is the difference between these two?

a change or effect that something causes

In scene

a change or effect that something causes

Your help made a big difference

a way in which things are not the same

There is a big difference between these colors

a liquid that you can drink

In scene

a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

to do something you planned or promised to do

In scene

to do something you planned or promised to do

He decided to go through with the plan

to do something you planned even if it is difficult

He decided to go through with the surgery

to get or take something with a fast movement

In scene

to get or take something with a fast movement

She grabbed her keys and left

to surround or be on all sides of something

The walls grab the garden

to take something quickly with your hand

She reached out to grab the bag

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

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