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Gossip Girl — Season 4 Episode 7

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to stop yourself from doing something

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to stop yourself from doing something

I cannot help but cry when I watch this movie

showing or expressing love

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showing or expressing love

He is a romantic man

relating to love or strong emotional attachment

They had a romantic dinner

to form an idea in your mind

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to form an idea in your mind

I cannot conceive of such a world

to cause a baby to begin to form in the body

She wanted to conceive a child

to cause a new life to begin

Nature conceives life in diverse ways

causing admiration or wonder

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causing admiration or wonder

The view is amazing

causing great surprise or wonder

It was an amazing sight

very good or surprising in a good way

You did an amazing job

causing pain or discomfort

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causing pain or discomfort

The injury was very painful

to give money for something

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to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

to give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

given money for work done

This is a paid position

money given for work done

He received his pay yesterday

to give attention to someone or something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

money given for work

I receive my pay every month

to get money for work done

This job pays well

money received for work

My pay is deposited monthly

to give someone the money you owe them

I need to pay my credit card debt

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to experience a bad result for something you did

You will pay for what you did

to go to see someone or a place

We will pay a visit to the museum

to get possession of something

I will pay for the book

a place where you can buy and eat meals

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a place where you can buy and eat meals

This restaurant is very famous

a place where you can buy and eat meals

I like to eat at a restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat a meal

Let's meet at the restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat meals

The restaurant is closed today

to come and get someone in a vehicle

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to come and get someone in a vehicle

Can you pick me up at six?

something that makes you feel more awake or happy

This coffee is a great pick-me-up

something that makes you feel more energetic or happy

I need a quick pick-me-up

to wait or stop

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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

making someone feel shy or uncomfortable

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making someone feel shy or uncomfortable

It was an embarrassing moment for me

to make someone feel shy or awkward

It was an embarrassing moment

to feel shy or awkward

I felt embarrassing when I tripped

to make someone or something die

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to make someone or something die

The hunter killed the deer

to want something very much

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to want something very much

I am killing for a slice of pizza

to make something stop working or operating

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to make something stop working or operating

The company killed the project

to be very funny or popular with an audience

The comedian killed the audience

to stop or end something

We had to kill the project

to make something die

The frost will kill the plants

to make someone die

The soldiers killed the king

a person who kills someone

The police caught the killer

to cause someone great emotional pain

His words killed me

to put something into a liquid briefly

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to put something into a liquid briefly

Dip the bread in the oil

to move downward suddenly for a short time

The temperature will dip tonight

an informal exclamation used to express surprise, disappointment, or mild annoyance

Dip I missed the bus

a thick sauce that you dip food into

I like eating chips with a dip

to give something to someone else

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to give something to someone else

He had to cede control of the company

to give up power or land to someone else

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to give up power or land to someone else

They decided to cede the territory

a strong feeling of romantic attraction

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a strong feeling of romantic attraction

I have a crush on him

the quality of a person's mind or feelings

I have a crush on him

to press something with great force

He crushed the empty can

to beat someone completely

Our team will crush the rival

lasting the entire day

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lasting the entire day

I worked all day

happening for the whole day

I worked all day today

lasting the entire day

I have been studying all-day

a vehicle for traveling on water

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a vehicle for traveling on water

The boat is on the water

a small vehicle for traveling on water

We took a boat to the island

a small vehicle for traveling on water

I have a small boat

a small vehicle for traveling on water

They use a small boat for fishing

the fact of not achieving what you wanted

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the fact of not achieving what you wanted

He learned from his failure

the fact of a machine or device not working properly

The engine failure stopped the car

to stay or continue to be in a state

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to stay or continue to be in a state

The temperature will remain the same

a dead body or part of a dead body

The remains were found in the woods

to stay or continue to exist

He remained silent

to continue to be in the same place or condition

Please remain in your seats

of the lowest quality or most severe

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of the lowest quality or most severe

This is the worst restaurant in town

of the lowest quality or most severe

It was the worst day of his life

the most unpleasant or of the lowest quality

This is the worst movie I have ever seen

to give a formal talk to a group of people

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to give a formal talk to a group of people

The professor will lecture on history today

to speak to someone in an angry or critical way

Do not lecture me about my mistakes

to give a long, serious talk to someone

He lectured me about my behavior

a formal talk given to a group of people, especially to students

The professor gave a long lecture

telling the truth and not cheating

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telling the truth and not cheating

He is an honest man

to start to know someone

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to start to know someone

I want to get to know you

to start to understand someone or something well

In scene

to start to understand someone or something well

I want to get to know you better

to begin to understand someone or something

I want to get to know you

to become familiar with someone

I want to get to know you better

done just before the deadline or event

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done just before the deadline or event

I sent the email at the last minute

coming after all others; the only one left

He made a last minute decision

the latest possible time before an event is scheduled to happen

He arrived at the last minute

happening just before the end or deadline

He made a last minute decision

done just before it is too late

He arrived at the last minute

a very short time before an event is supposed to happen

It was a last minute change

a period of sixty seconds

The goal was scored in the last minute

done at the last possible time

She finished her work at the last minute

the latest possible time before an event

They canceled at the last minute

the latest possible time before an event

Don't wait until the last minute

the latest possible time to do something

It was a last minute request

the latest possible moment before an event

We left at the last minute

done at the latest possible time

We had a last minute change of plans

the feeling of being alone

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the feeling of being alone

She felt a sense of loneliness

a popular trend in clothes or behavior

In scene

a popular trend in clothes or behavior

This style is in fashion now

to make or shape something

He fashioned a tool from a stone

used to express mild alarm or concern

Uh oh, I forgot my keys

a sound people make when something bad might happen

Uh oh I dropped my phone

an exclamation used to indicate that you realize something has gone wrong or that a problem has occurred

Uh-oh I forgot my keys

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

one of the periods of the year when classes are held at a school or university

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one of the periods of the year when classes are held at a school or university

My university semester starts in September.

half of a school year

We have exams at the end of the semester.

one of the two main periods of the school year

The first semester starts in September

to create written text

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to create written text

She wrote a letter to her friend

the outer form or outline of something

In scene

the outer form or outline of something

The clouds have a strange shape

the physical or mental state of a person

He is in good shape

to make something take a particular form or character

You can shape the clay with your hands

the outer form or outline of something

Everything has a shape

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

used to say yes or to show agreement

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used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

to a great extent

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to a great extent

I miss you a lot

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

many times or often

He travels a lot

very bad or unpleasant

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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

very bad or unpleasant

The food was horrible

a group of people living together and sharing everything

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a group of people living together and sharing everything

They decided to live in a commune

to feel close to something

I love to commune with nature

to feel a close, spiritual connection with someone or something

I like to commune with nature

as much as is needed

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as much as is needed

We have plenty of food for everyone

a large amount

We have plenty of time

to a great degree

That room is plenty big for our needs

of the highest quality in the world

In scene

of the highest quality in the world

This hotel is world class

among the best in the world

He is a world class athlete

among the best in the world

This is a world class hotel

not interesting or exciting

In scene

not interesting or exciting

This movie is boring

to move into a room or building

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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

to remove someone from power

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to remove someone from power

The rebels tried to topple the government

to become unsteady and fall over

The tall tower started to topple

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

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

besides or in addition to what is mentioned

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besides or in addition to what is mentioned

Who else is coming?

in a different way

How else can I do this

a different one

I want to go somewhere else

to no longer have something

In scene

to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not know where someone or something is

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to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to not understand what someone is saying

You are losing me

to not know where you are

I always lose my keys

to be beaten in a game or competition

We did not want to lose the game

to stop living

She lost her father last year

to not win a game or contest

They will lose the match

to no longer have something

I do not want to lose this chance

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

to be unable to find something

Did you lose your wallet

to stop having something you had before

He lost his job yesterday

to stop having something

I lost my focus

to no longer have something

I often lose my keys

liked more than others

In scene

liked more than others

Blue is my favorite color

to mark as preferred

This is my favorite song

the land and buildings of a college or university

In scene

the land and buildings of a college or university

The campus is very large

not smart or slow to understand

In scene

not smart or slow to understand

He is a bit thick

very noticeable or strong

The fog was very thick this morning

having a large distance between two sides

This is a thick book

not easily upset or offended by criticism

He has a thick skin against criticism

to put something with something else

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to put something with something else

Add some salt to the soup

a disorder that makes it hard to pay attention

He has ADD and struggles to focus

to make something larger or greater

They added to their existing debt

to say something more

He added that he will be late

to look quickly or inspect

In scene

to look quickly or inspect

I will look over the notes

to examine something carefully

Please look over the report

to check or inspect something carefully

The lawyer will look over the contract

to examine something carefully

I will look over your report

a particular situation or example

In scene

a particular situation or example

This is a special case

a box or bag for storing or carrying things

He put the phone in its case

a matter that is decided in a court of law

The police are working on the case

a form of tobacco that is ground into a fine powder and inhaled through the nose

In scene

a form of tobacco that is ground into a fine powder and inhaled through the nose

He took a pinch of snuff

to cause the death of someone or something

The gang decided to snuff the informer

the required or acceptable level of quality

His work is not up to snuff

a feeling of worry or interest about something

In scene

a feeling of worry or interest about something

I don't care

the act of looking after someone or something

Skin care is important

to want to do something

Would you care for tea

to put something into action

In scene

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

to move toward or nearer to something

In scene

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to urge someone to do something

In scene

to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

existing as a fact

In scene

existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

despite that; nevertheless

In scene

despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

coming immediately before the present

In scene

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

to make someone very tired

In scene

to make someone very tired

Working all day exhausts me

waste gas from an engine

The exhaust from the car is black

to use all of something until there is none left

They exhausted their savings

to give or offer something to someone

In scene

to give or offer something to someone

She presented him with a gift

to make something happen

This situation presents a problem

happening or existing now

Focus on the present

a thing given to someone

I bought a present for my friend

relating to one specific person or thing

In scene

relating to one specific person or thing

She has a certain charm

sure to happen

Success is certain

without any doubt

I am certain that he is right

the first meal of the day

In scene

the first meal of the day

I eat breakfast at 8 AM

the first meal of the day

I like to eat eggs for breakfast

a global brand of budget-friendly hotels

In scene

a global brand of budget-friendly hotels

We stayed at a Best Western last night

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

In scene

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

an idea or arrangement for doing something

In scene

an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

the money you pay for a trip on a bus, train, etc.

In scene

the money you pay for a trip on a bus, train, etc.

The bus fare is five dollars

the food and drink provided at a meal

The restaurant offers simple fare

to manage or do in a situation

How did you fare on the test

a false reason given to hide the real one

In scene

a false reason given to hide the real one

He visited under the pretense of borrowing a book

a false reason given to hide the real one

He used a pretense to leave

the act of pretending to be something you are not

His kindness was just a pretense

a very short period of time

In scene

a very short period of time

Wait a moment

the present time or period

I am busy at the moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment please

a very brief period

It only took a moment

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 measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

In scene

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

coming after the first

This is my second book

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

to go again to a place or topic

In scene

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

must or need to

In scene

must or need to

You gotta see this movie

to need to do something

You gotta see this movie

to go to a place regularly

In scene

to go to a place regularly

Many students frequent this cafe

happening often

He makes frequent visits to his parents

felt or done by two or more people

In scene

felt or done by two or more people

They have mutual respect

to put your hand on something

In scene

to put your hand on something

Do not touch the glass

a tiny quantity of something

In scene

a tiny quantity of something

Add a touch of salt

to have an effect on someone's emotions

Your kind words touched me

a natural ability to do something well

He has a professional touch

small pieces of stone or brick from a destroyed building

In scene

small pieces of stone or brick from a destroyed building

The rescuers searched through the rubble

small pieces of broken stone or concrete

In scene

small pieces of broken stone or concrete

The workers cleared the rubble

broken pieces of stone, brick, or concrete

They cleared the rubble after the fire

a favorable time or situation

In scene

a favorable time or situation

This is a great opportunity

good situations that make it possible to do something

This job is a great opportunity

a situation where there is no war or fighting

In scene

a situation where there is no war or fighting

We all want peace in the world

a state of quiet and no conflict

We all want peace

a local official who deals with minor legal matters

The justice of the peace signed our papers

to tell someone about possible danger

In scene

to tell someone about possible danger

I warned him about the rain

a style of architecture or art with dark, dramatic features

In scene

a style of architecture or art with dark, dramatic features

The cathedral is in the gothic style

something extra that can be used if needed

In scene

something extra that can be used if needed

I have a backup plan

a second version of something kept safe

Always keep a backup of your files

extra help or resources

The police called for backup

something extra that can be used if needed

We need a backup plan

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