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Gossip Girl — Season 3 Episode 22

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between childhood and adulthood

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between childhood and adulthood

He is a teenage boy

at any time; whenever

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at any time; whenever

You can call me anytime

at any time; whenever

You can call me anytime

at any time

You can call me anytime

to think that something will happen

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to think that something will happen

I expect a call today

to be pregnant with a baby

She is expecting a baby

to be required or expected to do something

You are expected to come

content

I expect a reply soon

to a large degree

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to a large degree

I like it very much

a quantity of something

How much is this

still there after others have gone

Not much is left

to a small degree; slightly

It did not help much

a feeling of being nervous or upset

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a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to feel nervous or concerned about something

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to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

in or to any place

In scene

in or to any place

You can sit anywhere

any location or direction

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

I cannot find my keys anywhere

an object or item

This is a useful thing

actions or events that people do

We have many things to do today

objects or matters of any kind

I have many things in my bag

an object, idea, or situation

Some things are hard to explain

general situations or activities

Things are going well

items or matters

Please put your things away

to hurt someone in return for harm they caused

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to hurt someone in return for harm they caused

He took revenge on his enemy

the act of hurting someone who hurt you

He wanted revenge for the joke

the act of punishing someone for a wrong

She sought vengeance for her friend

to start to be in a particular condition

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to start to be in a particular condition

He fell into a deep sleep

to be deceived by a trick or mistake

They fell into his trap

to be part of a group or category

This item falls into that category

to become organized or work well as a whole

Everything will fall into place soon

items worn on the body

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items worn on the body

I like my new clothes

to put clothes on someone

She clothes the children

covered with water or another liquid

The clothes are wet

an item of clothing

I need new clothes for the party

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

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a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

Excuse me, where is the station?

used to ask someone to repeat what they said because you did not hear or understand it

Excuse me could you say that again

a polite way to get someone's attention or say sorry

Excuse me can you help me

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me I did not see you

a design style from the 1920s and 1930s

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a design style from the 1920s and 1930s

The building features art deco architecture

in a state of sleep

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in a state of sleep

The baby is asleep

to not look at or listen to someone or something

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to not look at or listen to someone or something

He ignored my question

not looking at or listening to something

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not looking at or listening to something

Just ignore the noise

to pay no attention to something

Ignore the warning signs

to not pay attention to someone or something

He ignored me at the party

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

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

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used to introduce a new topic or additional information

By the way, what is your name?

used to introduce a new or extra comment

By the way I like your shoes

used to introduce a new or extra topic

By the way have you finished the report

used to introduce a new or related topic

By the way did you call Mom

used to add a side comment

By the way I saw your brother yesterday

far away in distance or time

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far away in distance or time

The mountains are far off

to rest with your eyes closed

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to rest with your eyes closed

It is time to go to sleep

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

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to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

to be unable to remember something

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to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to fail to remember something

I always forget his name

a book about your own life

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a book about your own life

He wrote a memoir about his life

to put words or information into a document or space

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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

an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

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an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

Love can cause pain

a baked food made from flour and water

This pain is fresh

someone or something that is annoying

Stop being a pain

to learn or discover something

In scene

to learn or discover something

I will find out the answer

to discover that someone has done something wrong or dishonest

I hope he does not find out

to discover or get facts about something

I want to find out the truth

in the direction of someone or something

In scene

in the direction of someone or something

She walked toward the door

in the direction of someone or something

He walked toward the door

for the purpose of doing something

They saved money toward a new car

in the direction of someone or something

He walked toward the door

to form an idea about something without being sure

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to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

to understand or notice something

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to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become aware of something

In scene

to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

an electronic game played on a screen

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an electronic game played on a screen

I like to play video games

a game played on a computer or console

I love playing video games

an electronic game played on a screen

They enjoy playing electronic games

a game played on a screen using controls

I play video games after school

a thin, crispy slice of bagel baked or fried until crunchy

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a thin, crispy slice of bagel baked or fried until crunchy

I ate a bag of bagel chips

before the expected time

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before the expected time

I arrived sooner than expected

in less time than before

Please arrive sooner next time

to like one thing more than another

I would sooner stay than leave

in the near future

Please arrive sooner

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

used to call attention or express surprise

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used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

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to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

to make or become different

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to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

In scene

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

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the act of choosing or the thing chosen

It was a difficult choice

of very good quality

We were served choice wine

the thing that someone prefers most

This blue dress is my choice

a frightening dream

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a frightening dream

I had a nightmare last night

a very difficult or unpleasant situation

In scene

a very difficult or unpleasant situation

This traffic is a nightmare

a convenient or appropriate time for something

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a convenient or appropriate time for something

Is this a good time to talk

a fun or pleasant period of time

We had a good time at the party

enjoyable or happy

We had a good time at the party

enjoying social activities and fun

He is a good time person

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

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to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

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a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

Thanks for your help. No problem.

without any difficulty

I solved the puzzle with no problem

a school for students aged 14 to 18

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a school for students aged 14 to 18

She is a high school student

acting in a childish or silly way

Stop acting so high school about this

a place where students study before college

I go to high school

relating to the level of education for teenagers

She is a high-school student

to start paying attention to something

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to start paying attention to something

Now let us turn to the next topic

to go to someone for support or advice

You can always turn to your family

to move to a specific page in a book

Students turn to page fifty

to move your body to look at someone

Please turn to me

a wish for success or happiness

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a wish for success or happiness

I wish you good luck with your exam

success or luck

Winning that game required some good luck

used to wish someone success or good fortune

Good luck on your exam

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

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to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

Please forgive me

to stop feeling angry with someone for something they did

You should forgive him for his mistake

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

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

a cause or explanation for something

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a cause or explanation for something

Give me one good reason

the ability to think and make sensible decisions

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

at a slow speed; not quickly

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at a slow speed; not quickly

Please speak slowly

in a slow way

He speaks slowly

at a low speed

The car moved slowly

to invite someone to try to defeat you

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to invite someone to try to defeat you

You think you can win? Bring it on!

a very short period of time

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a very short period of time

It happened in an instant

happening right away

I need an instant response

made to be ready very fast

I drink instant coffee every morning

an informal way to say yes

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an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

not having enough of something

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not having enough of something

I am short of money

almost but not completely

He stopped short of the finish line

not including something

Everyone was there short of my brother

to notice or catch sight of something or someone

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to notice or catch sight of something or someone

I spotted a car ahead

having small dots or marks on a surface

He wore a spotted shirt

to have a meeting or visit with someone

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to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

used to get someone's attention

See here

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

a period of time spent away from home for rest or travel

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a period of time spent away from home for rest or travel

We are going on vacation next week

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

an unspecified or unknown location

In scene

an unspecified or unknown location

I left my keys somewhere

place

I left my keys somewhere

an unknown or unspecified place

I left my keys somewhere

a person who designs things

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a person who designs things

He is a graphic designer

made or designed by a famous designer

In scene

made or designed by a famous designer

She wears designer clothes

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

to do something incorrectly

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to do something incorrectly

I screwed up the test

to harm or damage someone or something

The heavy rain screwed up the roof

a person who often makes mistakes

He is a total screw-up

to take place

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to take place

What happened?

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

to have the same understanding or opinion

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to have the same understanding or opinion

We need to be on the same page before the meeting

words used to show you are grateful

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words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

to achieve a goal or reach a point successfully

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to achieve a goal or reach a point successfully

She studied hard and finally made it

to arrive at a place successfully

We made it to the meeting on time

to say something to someone

In scene

to say something to someone

Tell me your name

to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

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

emotional difficulties caused by a poor relationship with one's father

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emotional difficulties caused by a poor relationship with one's father

She struggles with trust because of her daddy issues

a spoken exchange of ideas or information

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a spoken exchange of ideas or information

There has been too much talking lately

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

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to say words to express thoughts or communicate

She started talking at a young age

to say things with your voice

She is talking to her friend

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

not morally right or acceptable

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not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer 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

to get to the same point as others

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to get to the same point as others

She ran fast to catch up with the group

to become very interested or involved in something

I need to catch up on the latest trends

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

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

not shut or blocked

In scene

not shut or blocked

The window is open

not yet filled or taken

I am open to suggestions

to start or make something start

The store is open now

to move something so that it is no longer closed or blocked

Please open the door

not a single thing

In scene

not a single thing

There is nothing here

not a single thing

I have nothing in my hand

still there after others have gone

There is nothing left

not anything

There is nothing in the box

sounding sad and full of sorrow

In scene

sounding sad and full of sorrow

The dog made a plaintive cry

a knot of ribbon or cloth used to decorate something

In scene

a knot of ribbon or cloth used to decorate something

He wore a black bow tie

a decorative knot made by tying a ribbon or string

She tied a bow tie on the gift

a tie that is tied in a bow at the collar

He wore a black bow-tie to the party

the bad results of a big event

In scene

the bad results of a big event

They are dealing with the fallout of the crisis

the permanent end of life

In scene

the permanent end of life

Everyone will die one day

a small cube with numbers used in games

Roll the die

to want something very much

I am dying for a coffee

very wanting to do something

I am dying to see the show

a person who has never done a particular activity

He is still a die here

very close to death

The plant is going to die soon

to stop living

The old tree died yesterday

to stop functioning or operating

My laptop died suddenly

to stop being alive

All living things will eventually die

to go with someone to a place

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to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

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to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

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

kind and caring

In scene

kind and caring

She is a warm person

to make something hot

I need to warm the milk

moderately hot; at a pleasant moderate heat

The weather is warm today

in a direct and honest way

In scene

in a direct and honest way

She looked him in the eye

after a long time or at last

In scene

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

to move behind someone and go where they go

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to move behind someone and go where they go

The dog followed me home

to do what someone tells you to do

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to do what someone tells you to do

You should follow the instructions

to happen or appear after something else in order

Night follows day

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

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