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Gossip Girl — Season 4 Episode 15

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to ask someone to speak or answer

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to ask someone to speak or answer

The teacher called on me to answer the question

to ask someone to do something

The teacher called on her to speak

to go to see someone

I will call on my grandmother today

feeling nervous or uneasy

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feeling nervous or uneasy

I felt awkward at the party

causing discomfort or embarrassment

It was an awkward moment

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

connected with a person's job or profession

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connected with a person's job or profession

Back pain is an occupational hazard for truck drivers

information or understanding about something

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information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a thought or plan in your mind

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a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

to cause something to go somewhere

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to cause something to go somewhere

I will send him to school

to send information to someone

I will send an email to him

moving ahead in a direction

Please send the letter to my house

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I send to do this

from one side to the opposite side

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from one side to the opposite side

He walked across the street

covering or extending over the entire range of something

The news spread across the country

a clue that goes horizontally in a crossword puzzle

Look at five across

having knowledge about something

Are you across the project details

to say you will not do or accept something

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to say you will not do or accept something

He refused the offer

to say that you will not do something

He refused to help me

to say that you will not do or accept something

He refused the offer

waste material that is thrown away

Please take out the refuse

worried or scared about what might happen

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worried or scared about what might happen

I feel nervous about the exam

relating to the body's system that controls responses to stimuli

I feel nervous before the exam

making someone feel less worried or sad

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making someone feel less worried or sad

Her words were comforting

a feeling of being less worried or sad

Her voice is very comforting

to make someone feel less sad or worried

He gave me a comforting hug

making you feel calm and relaxed

The warm soup was very comforting

to say someone did something wrong

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to say someone did something wrong

Do not accuse him without proof

saying someone did something wrong

They accuse him of stealing

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

to feel interested in or worried about someone or something

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to feel interested in or worried about someone or something

I care about my grades

to like or think highly of someone

I care about my friends

a person who is famous for going to parties

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a person who is famous for going to parties

The socialite attended the gala last night

to force someone out of a position

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to force someone out of a position

The board voted to oust the manager

no longer fresh or new

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no longer fresh or new

The bread is stale

to show that something is true

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to show that something is true

I can prove it

to show that something is true

He proved his theory

to show that something is true

They proved the truth

to pay attention to sound

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to pay attention to sound

Listen to the music

to give attention to sound or someone speaking

Please listen to me

to be a member of a group or organization

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to be a member of a group or organization

I am part of the team

the first child born to parents

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the first child born to parents

She is the firstborn child

very impressive or dramatic

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very impressive or dramatic

The view from the top is spectacular

a plan or course of action

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a plan or course of action

This is the company policy

a written agreement or rule from an organization

The company has a strict policy about lateness

a set of ideas or actions by a government or group

The government has a new economic policy

to go somewhere quietly and secretly

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to go somewhere quietly and secretly

He snuck out of the house

to say that something is good or useful

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to say that something is good or useful

I recommend this book

the act of taking control of a company by buying it

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the act of taking control of a company by buying it

The company announced a hostile takeover

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

connected to the internet

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connected to the internet

I am online now

connected and ready to operate

He is online right now

spoken exchange between people

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spoken exchange between people

They had a long dialogue about the problem

to have a conversation

We had a productive dialogue

the place or thing that something comes from

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the place or thing that something comes from

The sun is the source of energy

to get something from a place or person

We source materials from this factory

a person found guilty of a crime

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a person found guilty of a crime

The convict escaped from prison

to decide someone is guilty of a crime

The jury convicted him

to promise to do something again

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to promise to do something again

He decided to recommit to his health goals

to reach a goal or do well

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to reach a goal or do well

He worked hard to succeed

to take the place of someone in a job or role

He will succeed his father as CEO

to begin something

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to begin something

They decided to initiate the plan

a person who is new to a particular activity or group

He is an initiate of the group

to begin something

We will initiate the project today

a feeling that others are trying to harm you

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a feeling that others are trying to harm you

His paranoia made him suspicious of everyone

a feeling that others are trying to harm you

His paranoia made him distrust everyone

extra things that go with an outfit

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extra things that go with an outfit

She loves buying fashion accessories

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

concerning something

In scene

concerning something

I have a question regarding the project

a particular point or detail

He spoke regarding this matter

to think of something in a particular way

Regarding him as a friend I trust him

to be about or relate to something

I have a question regarding your plan

happening or done before the usual or expected time

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happening or done before the usual or expected time

I arrived early today

at a time before the present

We arrived early

near the beginning of a period of time

I woke up early today

used to give one reason or example

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used to give one reason or example

One thing I like about this house is the garden

felt or done by two or more people

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felt or done by two or more people

They have mutual respect

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

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to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get a prize or victory

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 spend time in a casual way

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to spend time in a casual way

I just want to hang out at home

to put wet clothes on a line to dry

I hang out the laundry in the sun

to stick a part of your body out of an opening

Do not hang out the window

to spend time with friends in a casual way

We like to hang out on weekends

to spend time relaxing with friends

They hang out at the park every day

to spend time with someone in a relaxed way

We hung out at my house

to spend time with friends in a relaxed way

Let's hang out this evening

a casual meeting with friends or others

We planned a fun hang out for Friday

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

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a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

She is wearing a blue dress

to make something look more attractive

We should dress the cake with fresh fruit

to put clothing on yourself

I need to dress for work

to clean and cover an injury

The nurse will dress the wound

not married or in a romantic relationship

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not married or in a romantic relationship

He is currently single

a piece of paper money

He paid with a single

one only, each separate

I need a single sheet of paper

a short music recording released to promote an album

They released a new single yesterday

only one, no more than one

I have a single dollar left

a hit in baseball that lets the batter reach second base

The player hit a single

having a high temperature

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having a high temperature

The coffee is hot

very strong or severe

In scene

very strong or severe

He is hot to start his new job

sexually attractive

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sexually attractive

This game is hot

very popular or successful

That game is very hot right now

having a high temperature

The coffee is very hot

to make a choice or decision about something

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to make a choice or decision about something

I need to decide what to eat

a close relationship between friends

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a close relationship between friends

They have a long friendship

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

the only one of its kind

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the only one of its kind

You are my one and only

the only one of its kind

She is the one and only winner

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 decide to discuss or deal with something later

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to decide to discuss or deal with something later

Let us put a pin in this topic for now

to give private lessons to a student or small group

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to give private lessons to a student or small group

He will tutor me in math

a person who teaches one student or a small group

I have a math tutor

the public notice or attention given by the media

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the public notice or attention given by the media

The movie got a lot of publicity

for no particular reason

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for no particular reason

I did it just because

the cause for something happening

I bought it just because

to bring or come together in one place

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to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

to come into contact with someone or something

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to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

to be brave enough to do something

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to be brave enough to do something

He didn't dare to jump

willing to take risks or try new things

She dared to sing on the stage

a risky or bold act done to show courage

I accepted the dare

a person who writes books or articles

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a person who writes books or articles

He is a famous writer

a sport where two people try to pin each other down

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a sport where two people try to pin each other down

He loves wrestling

used to make a polite request

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used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

a scented liquid for the skin

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a scented liquid for the skin

He puts on some cologne

a scented liquid worn on the body

He wears cologne every day

to send a written message by phone

In scene

to send a written message by phone

Please text me later

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 type of coffee with a small amount of milk foam

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a type of coffee with a small amount of milk foam

I would like a macchiato please

a feeling of being nervous or uncomfortable

In scene

a feeling of being nervous or uncomfortable

The awkwardness was obvious

an official paper with information

In scene

an official paper with information

Please sign this document

to write down information

He documented the whole process

a piece of paper or digital file with information

Please sign this document

the best or most skilled people

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the best or most skilled people

The elite team won the championship

the most skilled or successful people

They are part of an elite team

to get or achieve something

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to get or achieve something

They managed to secure a loan

feeling safe and sure of yourself

She feels secure in her job

to attach something firmly so it does not move

Please secure the rope to the post

protected from danger or harm

This is a secure location

to make something safe from harm

The lock helps to secure the house

to take control of something to keep it safe

They managed to secure the area

a long period of darkness and danger

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a long period of darkness and danger

It was a long night as we waited for news

to stop doing something

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to stop doing something

I want to quit smoking

to stop doing a job or activity

He decided to quit his job.

not genuine or true

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not genuine or true

This diamond is not real

a response to a question

In scene

a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

a group of famous old universities in the US

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a group of famous old universities in the US

She wants to study at an ivy school

a green climbing plant with small leaves

Ivy grows on the wall

in most cases

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in most cases

I typically drink coffee in the morning

to say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

an informal way to say yes

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an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

to make something right or accurate

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to make something right or accurate

The teacher corrected my essay

to make something right

He corrected the error

to make something correct or accurate

She corrected the error

to make something correct or accurate

This is the corrected version

a detailed analysis of separate parts of something

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a detailed analysis of separate parts of something

I need a full budget breakdown

a sudden failure of mental health

She had a nervous breakdown last year

a failure of a system or process to work properly

The system suffered a breakdown

to be on your feet with your body upright

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to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

to be able to accept something unpleasant

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to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

the act of breaking a rule or law

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the act of breaking a rule or law

This is a clear violation of the rules

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

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

to find a way through a place or situation

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to find a way through a place or situation

It is hard to navigate the city without a map

to find the right way to go

He used a map to navigate the city

to guide the direction of a vehicle or ship

The captain navigated the ship

to give a part of something to others

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to give a part of something to others

I will share my food with you

to have something in common with someone

We share the same hobby

a part or portion of something

This is your share

to use something at the same time as others

I share a room with him

using something with others at the same time

We share the same office

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

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