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Gossip Girl — Season 4 Episode 3

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to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

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to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

He wanted to impress his boss

to have a strong effect on someones feelings or thoughts

Her kindness impressed me

to make someone feel a strong effect

The music impressed the crowd

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

He tried to impress his boss

to go on for a period of time

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to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming after all others; the only one left

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coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

coming immediately before the present

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coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

to tear something into small pieces

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to tear something into small pieces

She shredded the documents

to tear or cut something into small strips or pieces

I shred the old documents

to play guitar very skillfully

He loves to shred on his guitar

a very small amount of something

He did not show a shred of emotion

a room below the main floor of a building

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a room below the main floor of a building

We keep old boxes in the basement

a room below ground level in a building

The washing machine is in the basement

a room below ground level in a building

We keep old boxes in the basement

to bring something to an end

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to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring 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

a structure with walls and a roof

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a structure with walls and a roof

This building is very tall

to make something by putting parts together

They are building a new house

the process of making a structure

The building of the new house is almost finished

to gradually become something over time

They are building on their past success

to copy data from the internet to a device

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to copy data from the internet to a device

I will download this file

to move a file from the internet to a device

I want to download this app

a long way away

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a long way away

The store is too far

to a large extent

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to a large extent

This car is far better

left to be done or completed

How far are you with your homework

until the present time

So far everything is good

any object or matter

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any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

I don't have anything

based on tradition

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based on tradition

They wore traditional clothes

the time that has already happened

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the time that has already happened

We should learn from the past

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

a time that is after the exact hour

It is ten past five

a beauty treatment for the hands and nails

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a beauty treatment for the hands and nails

I need a manicure

to trim and polish fingernails

She wants to manicure her nails

of or relating to ordinary people

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of or relating to ordinary people

The politician tried to appeal to plebeian tastes

to move away from a place or group

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to move away from a place or group

The soldiers decided to withdraw from the city

to take something back

She withdrew her statement

to remove money from a bank account

I went to the bank to withdraw money

a helpful or kind action done for someone

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a helpful or kind action done for someone

Can you do me a favor

to give someone an advantage or treat them more kindly

The teacher favors some students

to like one thing more than another

Most people favor the new law

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

Could you do me a favor

a person with great knowledge or skill

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a person with great knowledge or skill

She is an expert in this field

a student in their first year of high school or college

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a student in their first year of high school or college

He is a freshman in college

a first-year student in college or high school

The freshmen are excited

to put things into a container

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to put things into a container

Pack the boxes

to have a weapon with you

He used to pack a gun

a small bag or box for holding things

I bought a pack of gum

to fill a place with a large number of people

The fans packed the stadium

a number of people or things together

A pack of dogs

to strike something with force

He packs a hard punch

to leave a place in a hurry

We should pack and leave soon

to put things into a bag or box for a trip

Have you packed your suitcase yet

to put things into a bag or box for travel or storage

I need to pack my bag

to put your belongings into a bag or suitcase for a trip

I need to pack my bag for the trip

to watch over and direct something

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to watch over and direct something

She will oversee the new project

to watch over and manage something

She will oversee the project

to make certain that something happens

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to make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

having no doubt; confident

Make sure of the facts

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

Make sure the door is locked

to check that something is true or correct

Make sure the door is locked

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

companies that produce goods or provide services

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companies that produce goods or provide services

These industries provide many jobs

a group of businesses that make or sell similar products

The tech industries are growing fast

a large business organization

These industries hire many workers

happening until now or even now

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happening until now or even now

I am still waiting

not moving

Stand still

despite what was said

It was raining, but he still went out

a member of a group of people in eastern Europe known for their military skills

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a member of a group of people in eastern Europe known for their military skills

He was a famous Cossack soldier

a member of a group of skilled horsemen from Eastern Europe and Russia

The Cossack fought bravely

a member of a group of skilled horsemen in Russia and Ukraine

They are known as skilled Cossack warriors

a planned public or social occasion

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a planned public or social occasion

The music event was great

something that happens, especially something important

This event changed my life

to stop doing something

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to stop doing something

I want to give up smoking

to stop trying or to surrender

Don't give up now

to force someone to leave a job or place

The company had to give up some staff

lasting two days

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lasting two days

I have a two day trip

continuing for two days

It was a two day event

lasting for two days

They went on a two-day trip

the land along the side of a river

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the land along the side of a river

We sat on the river bank

a business where people keep and borrow money

I have a bank account

to keep or store something for later use

You should bank your savings for later

to lean or tilt to one side

The plane banked to the left

a group of women who share a bond or goal

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a group of women who share a bond or goal

They formed a strong sisterhood

right for a particular situation

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right for a particular situation

He is not fit for the job

to be the right size or shape to go into a space

The key fits the lock perfectly

strong and in good physical shape

She exercises to stay fit

a sudden, uncontrolled burst of physical movement

He had a fit of anger

to make yourself or something ready

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to make yourself or something ready

I need to prepare for the exam

a piece of information sent to someone

Please send me a message

happening at the start

I prepared the list

to make something ready for use

I prepare my bag for school

not hard to do or understand

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not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

not hard to do

This math problem is easy

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

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feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid I cannot help you

feeling fear

She is afraid of spiders

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid that we are late

the practice of giving jobs to family or friends instead of qualified people

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the practice of giving jobs to family or friends instead of qualified people

Getting the job was an act of nepotism

in or to a place that is not inside a building

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in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

to talk about something with someone

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to talk about something with someone

We need to discuss the plan

to understand something

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to understand something

I got it

extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

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extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

It was a wonderful day

a man who works in business

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a man who works in business

He is a successful businessman

a person who works in business

He is a successful businessman

a person who runs a business

He is a successful businessman

a man who works in a high position in business

The businessman leads his company

a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

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a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

He cast his vote for the candidate

to make a choice in an election or meeting

I will vote tomorrow

to be very sure about something

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to be very sure about something

I swear I saw him

to use bad language

Do not swear in class

to make a serious statement or promise

I swear to tell the truth

a loyal servant or helper

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a loyal servant or helper

The villain had a minion to do his work

a person's father or mother

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a person's father or mother

I love my parents

a company that owns another company

The parent company owns several smaller businesses

to care for and bring up a child

They are parenting their children with love

a person's father or mother

My parent is very kind

exclude

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exclude

Everyone came except him

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

to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

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to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

Please taste the soup

a short experience of something

She wanted a taste of success

the sensation you experience when eating or drinking

This cake has a sweet taste

a personal liking for something

We have the same taste in music

public attention or notice

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public attention or notice

She enjoys being in the spotlight

the focus of public notice or attention

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the focus of public notice or attention

The scandal put him in the spotlight

a strong beam of light that shines on a particular person or place

The actor stood in the spotlight

a strong light that shines on a performer or speaker

The spotlight focused on the singer

used to add emphasis to a question or statement

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used to add emphasis to a question or statement

What in the world are you doing

to stop being seen or found

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to stop being seen or found

The sun disappeared behind the clouds

to do something good to balance a bad thing

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to do something good to balance a bad thing

I will buy you dinner to make up for being late

the state of being a father

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the state of being a father

He went through a paternity test

a place where you pay to sleep when traveling

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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

a new chance to do something after failing before

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a new chance to do something after failing before

He gave me a second chance

being one hundred years old

This is a hundred year old building

existing for a very long time

We visited a hundred-year-old house

good things that happen by chance

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good things that happen by chance

I had some good luck

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

Luck can change quickly

to get something as a result of good luck

He lucked into this amazing job

to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

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to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

I need to speak to you

to make someone feel understood or moved

This movie really speaks to me

to talk to someone seriously about their bad behavior or mistakes

The teacher had to speak to the student

to have a conversation with someone

I need to speak to you

to talk to someone

I need to speak to him

to have a conversation with someone

I want to speak to the manager

to give the impression of being something

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to give the impression of being something

That sounds like a good idea

to seem similar to something

That sounds like a great plan

to have a similar sound to something

The wind sounds like a whistle

to have a voice that is similar to someone else's

You sound like your mother

the work of making movies

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the work of making movies

Filmmaking is his passion

a person who commits a crime

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a person who commits a crime

The police caught the criminal

related to crime

Criminal activities are illegal

a person who commits a crime

The criminal was arrested

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

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in a simple or straightforward way; merely

I simply wanted to help

in a simple or straightforward manner

She explained it simply

used to emphasize a statement

It is simply amazing

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

It is simply a matter of time

belief in your own worth or abilities

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belief in your own worth or abilities

He has high self esteem

the feeling of being sure of yourself

High self esteem leads to happiness

confidence in your own value

Respecting others helps your self esteem

not having enough knowledge or experience about something

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not having enough knowledge or experience about something

He was left out in the cold regarding the new plans

having no connection or relevance

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having no connection or relevance

This has nothing to do with you

money or benefit received

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money or benefit received

The long-term payoff was worth the wait

places where people live

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places where people live

The city needs more housing

a protective outer covering or structure

The machine has a metal housing

to go again to a place or topic

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to go again to a place or topic

I went back to the office

return to

Let's get back to work

a small restaurant that serves coffee and light meals

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a small restaurant that serves coffee and light meals

Let us meet at the cafe

a place that serves food and drinks

Let's meet at the cafe

to put clothing on yourself

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to put clothing on yourself

I get dressed for school

so that others can hear

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so that others can hear

Read it out loud

in a way that can be heard

Please read the text out loud

making a sound that is easy to hear

She laughed out loud at the joke

with a strong, easily heard sound

She read the story out loud

treatment for a mental or physical condition

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treatment for a mental or physical condition

She goes to therapy once a week

a treatment to help someone get better from an illness or injury

She is starting physical therapy today

a large military ship with big guns

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a large military ship with big guns

The battleship is very large

a printed or digital image made with a camera

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a printed or digital image made with a camera

I took a photo of the cat

a picture taken with a camera

I took a photo

informal talk about other people's private lives

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informal talk about other people's private lives

They love sharing gossip

to share personal or private information about others

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to share personal or private information about others

They love to gossip

a person who likes to share personal or private information about others

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a person who likes to share personal or private information about others

He is such a gossip

talk about other people's private lives

I don't like gossip

to ride on waves using a board

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to ride on waves using a board

He loves to surf

to look through information on the internet

I like to surf the internet at night

the white foam of waves as they hit the shore

We watched the surf hitting the rocks

after a long time or delay

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after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

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 effort

I finally finished my homework

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

to make something feel new or cool again

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to make something feel new or cool again

A cold drink will refresh you

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

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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

a close relationship between friends

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a close relationship between friends

They have a long friendship

a close relationship between friends

They have a long friendship

the state of being friends

Our friendship is very strong

to think something is true without proof

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to think something is true without proof

I assume you are tired

to begin to have a role or responsibility

He assumed the role of manager

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

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the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I wake up early in the morning

a short way to say 'good morning'

Morning, how are you?

the early part of the day before noon

I drink coffee in the morning

the early part of the day

I drink coffee in the morning

no longer living

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no longer living

The late king died long ago

happening or done not long ago

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happening or done not long ago

That is a later development

happening after a particular time

We will eat later

happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

at a time in the future or after a particular event

I will do it later

at a time that comes after the present

See you later

at a time in the future

I will be back later

happening after the expected time

The later train arrived at midnight

old

This is a later work of the artist

not on time

He is later than usual

not on time

She is later than we expected

at a time after now

I will see you later

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