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Gossip Girl — Season 4 Episode 9

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feelings of pity and care for someone who is sad

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feelings of pity and care for someone who is sad

I feel great sympathy for her loss

feelings of agreement with a cause or group

She has sympathy for the cause

a dress code requiring formal evening wear

The event is black tie

a formal social event where men wear tuxedos

The party is black tie

clothing worn for very formal events

He wore black tie

a dress code requiring formal evening wear, usually tuxedos for men and evening gowns for women

The party is a black-tie event

to do something one after another in a group

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to do something one after another in a group

We take turns to read

a place where goods are sold

In scene

a place where goods are sold

I am going to the store

coming or waiting to happen

There is a surprise in store for you

to put something in a place for later use

Store the grain in the barn

a place where goods are sold

I went to the store

to get into a particular state or condition

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to get into a particular state or condition

The tension between them finally came to a head

a movement or action

In scene

a movement or action

It was a kind gesture

a movement of the body to express something

She made a small gesture

after a long time or delay

In scene

after a long time or delay

We eventually arrived home

after a long time or at the end

He eventually found his keys

after a long time or delay

He eventually arrived home

to bring back a memory of something

In scene

to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

to be the best or first in a competition

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to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get a prize or victory

In scene

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

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

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 require something because it is necessary

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to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

indicating opposition between two sides

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indicating opposition between two sides

Real Madrid versus Barcelona

to make two people have problems in their relationship

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to make two people have problems in their relationship

Don't let money come between you and your brother

to make two people or groups have problems with each other

Nothing should come between best friends

to cause problems in a relationship between two people

I do not want to come between them

to cause a division between people

Money came between them

the state of being friends

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the state of being friends

Our friendship is very strong

a close relationship between friends

They have a long friendship

a close relationship between friends

They have a long friendship

to the full extent

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to the full extent

I fully agree with you

in a hopeful way

He fully expects to succeed

to say something to get information

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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

a very short time

In scene

a very short time

I will be there in a moment

to keep someone safe from harm

In scene

to keep someone safe from harm

The army defended the city

to give reasons to show something is right

She defended her decision

to speak or act in favor of someone or something

He defended his friend

based on gender prejudice

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based on gender prejudice

That is a sexist attitude

the quality of giving time and effort to something

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the quality of giving time and effort to something

Her dedication to her work is impressive

a special event to officially open or name something

The library held a dedication ceremony

having a kind and gentle nature

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having a kind and gentle nature

My grandmother is very soft-hearted

a person married to another person

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a person married to another person

Who is your spouse?

a husband or wife

He lives with his spouse.

having a duty or being answerable for something

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having a duty or being answerable for something

He is responsible for the project

to say that someone is responsible for something bad

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to say that someone is responsible for something bad

Do not blame me for this mistake

to say someone did something wrong

In scene

to say someone did something wrong

I blame the rain for the delay

to say someone did something wrong

They blamed him for his selfish behavior

the state of being responsible for something bad

He accepted the blame for the accident

to recognize something as true or valid

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to recognize something as true or valid

I accept the truth

to say yes to something

In scene

to say yes to something

She accepted the invitation

to take something that is offered

In scene

to take something that is offered

He accepted the award

a penalty for doing something wrong

I accept your offer

to feel strong dislike for someone

In scene

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

a person you work with

In scene

a person you work with

He is my associate

to make a mental link between two things

I associate summer with the beach

to remain in a place

In scene

to remain in a place

Please stick around for a few minutes

to stay in a place for a while

Please stick around after the meeting

to stay in a place for a while

You should stick around after the meeting

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 become closed or shut

In scene

to become closed or shut

The shops close up early

seen or examined very closely

The photographer took a close up of the insect

a photograph or shot taken very near to the subject

The photographer took a close up of the flower

to move to a position that is near to someone or something

Please close up so you can hear better

a photograph taken from a short distance

This close-up shows every detail of the insect

to ask someone to take part in a task or activity

In scene

to ask someone to take part in a task or activity

They will bring in a new team

to take a suspect to a police station

The police will bring in the suspect

to carry something into a place

Please bring in the groceries

to receive money from work or an activity

He brings in a lot of money

to cause something to be part of a group

We should bring in an expert to help

to ask someone to come to a place

They will bring in an expert to help

to start something again after it has stopped

In scene

to start something again after it has stopped

The company will relaunch the website next month

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

In scene

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We are going to a wedding this Saturday

a woman who is getting married

The bride arrived at the wedding early

a ceremony where two people get married

The wedding ceremony starts at noon

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

to take something back

In scene

to take something back

She withdrew her statement

to move away from a place or group

The soldiers decided to withdraw from the city

to remove money from a bank account

I went to the bank to withdraw money

a shop that is part of a group of the same shops in many places

In scene

a shop that is part of a group of the same shops in many places

She works at a big chain store

to send a written message by phone

In scene

to send a written message by phone

Please text me later

a piece of writing

In scene

a piece of writing

Please read this text carefully

a written message sent on a phone

I sent him a text

to send a written message by phone

I will text you later

a person who goes on a trip

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a person who goes on a trip

He is a frequent traveler

a person who goes on a trip

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a person who goes on a trip

The traveler explored many countries

brought into life

In scene

brought into life

I was born in Istanbul

to come into the world at birth

The baby was born yesterday

to start living

A new idea was born

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

In scene

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

to permit or allow someone to do something

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to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to tell someone something

In scene

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

coming toward you or arriving

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coming toward you or arriving

There is an incoming call

having good things happen by chance

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having good things happen by chance

You are in luck

relating to a particular person

In scene

relating to a particular person

This is a personal matter

relating to someone's character in a way that might be hurtful

His comments were too personal

connected with a specific person

I have a personal opinion

not good or convincing

In scene

not good or convincing

That is a lame excuse

unable to walk normally because of an injury or problem with a leg or foot

The horse is lame

not good or convincing

That is a lame excuse

a short break or stop

In scene

a short break or stop

There was a long pause

to stop for a short time

She paused to think

to stop an action for a short time

Please pause the video for a second

a feeling that stops you from doing something

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a feeling that stops you from doing something

He felt some inhibition about speaking

a glass or clay container with a wide mouth

In scene

a glass or clay container with a wide mouth

This jar is full of cookies

to cause something to move or shake with a sudden hard hit

The loud noise jarred the window

feeling nervous or concerned

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feeling nervous or concerned

I am worried about the exam

used to say something positive despite a problem

In scene

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

not less than; at the very least

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not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

showing good taste or style

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showing good taste or style

The room was decorated in a tasteful way

to give the impression of being

In scene

to give the impression of being

He appears to be tired

to come into view or to be seen

A ghost appeared in the room

to act in a play, film, or show

She will appear in the new movie

to come into view or to be seen

The stars appear at night

across from something

In scene

across from something

They sat opposite each other

something that is as different as possible from something else

Black is the opposite of white

a person who does the same job as you in a different group

I met my opposite at the conference

a gossip or news section of a publication

In scene

a gossip or news section of a publication

That magazine has a tabloid section

a section of a newspaper that reports on celebrities and social events

I read the rumors in the gossip column

a specific page in a newspaper

The article is on page six

to say that something is good or acceptable

In scene

to say that something is good or acceptable

I hope they approve of my decision

to officially say something is okay

The boss approved the plan

to say words to someone

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to say words to someone

He is speaking to me

when thinking about something in a particular way

Generally speaking this is true

a system of words used for speaking

English is a common language for speaking

a reply to something

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a reply to something

I am waiting for your response

a physical or mental reaction to something

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a physical or mental reaction to something

His body had a strong response to the medicine

something said or done as an answer

His response was a smile

a period of seven days

In scene

a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

to move to a lower position or level

In scene

to move to a lower position or level

The elevator is going down

to become less in amount or size

The prices went down

to be sent to prison

The thief will go down for five years

to take place or occur

Tell me what went down last night

to move from a higher place to a lower one

We will go down the stairs

to take place or occur

Tell me what went down at the party

to stop being seen or found

In scene

to stop being seen or found

The sun disappeared behind the clouds

in place of something else

In scene

in place of something else

I chose tea rather than coffee

in place of something else

I drink tea rather than coffee

instead of (in place of something else)

I chose water rather than soda

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 cause someone to feel admiration or respect

In scene

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

He tried to impress his boss

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

a suggestion of something to be done or given

In scene

a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

not strong or powerful

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not strong or powerful

He feels weak after being sick

lacking strength or power

In scene

lacking strength or power

He is too weak to stand

comparative form of weak

He became weaker after the illness

very pleasing or charming

In scene

very pleasing or charming

She has an alluring smile

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

to not believe that something is true

In scene

to not believe that something is true

I doubt that

a music group

The band is very good

to think something may not be true

I doubt he will come

a feeling of not being sure if something is true

I have some doubt about his story

the main male attendant at a wedding

In scene

the main male attendant at a wedding

My brother will be my best man

the most capable person for a task

He is the best man for this job

the male attendant of the groom at a wedding

He was the best man at the wedding

the main male helper at a wedding

My brother was my best man

without a doubt

In scene

without a doubt

I will be there for sure

to say that you accept or agree with something

I will help you for sure

having no doubt; confident

I know for sure that it is true

a phrase used to refer to something the speaker does not want to name

In scene

a phrase used to refer to something the speaker does not want to name

He is doing you know what again

used to get the listener's attention or as a pause

You know what we should go home

something that is not named

I forgot to buy you know what

used to show something is surprising or extreme

In scene

used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

In scene

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

Everyone likes my girlfriend

a female friend

She is my female friend

the qualities that make someone suitable for a role

She is my girlfriend and has the qualities for this role

a person one is dating

She is my girlfriend

to trouble or attack someone repeatedly

In scene

to trouble or attack someone repeatedly

He tried to harass her

a person you like and spend time with

In scene

a person you like and spend time with

He is my friend

a group of people related by blood or marriage

They are my friends

people who support a group or cause

The museum has many friends who donate money

people you know and like

I have many friends

a group of people you know and like

I have many friends

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

for all time

In scene

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at any time; in all your life

In scene

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

at no time

I will not ever go back

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

something that you do or go through

In scene

something that you do or go through

It was a great experience

to have a feeling or sensation

I experienced great joy

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

She has a lot of experience

used to introduce two possibilities

In scene

used to introduce two possibilities

I don't know whether he will come

used to introduce two possibilities

I do not know whether he is coming

feeling pleased or satisfied

In scene

feeling pleased or satisfied

I am glad to see you

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

I am glad to see you

must or need to

In scene

must or need to

I gotta go now

to need to do something

I gotta go now

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