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Gossip Girl — Season 4 Episode 20

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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 a great degree

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to a great degree

He is highly skilled

a person who does not win or is not successful

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a person who does not win or is not successful

Don't be such a loser

someone who gets upset or angry when they lose

He acts like a sore loser when he plays games

someone who is defeated in a game or contest

The loser of the game was sad

salted fish eggs eaten as a luxury food

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salted fish eggs eaten as a luxury food

Caviar is very expensive

very good

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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

the most suitable or helpful option

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the most suitable or helpful option

It will take two hours at best

used to say that the best possible description of something is not very good

The movie was boring at best

in the most positive situation

The movie was at best okay

in the most favorable situation

We will arrive at best by noon

in a way that is not joking

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in a way that is not joking

He spoke seriously about his future

in a very severe or extreme way

He was seriously injured in the accident

in a sincere or serious way

He spoke seriously about his future

having bad luck

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having bad luck

The hapless traveler missed the train

stories about imaginary people and events

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stories about imaginary people and events

I enjoy reading fiction

stories that are not real

This book is a work of fiction

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

a show with comedy and striptease

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a show with comedy and striptease

She performs in a burlesque show

the idea or feeling you get about someone or something

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the idea or feeling you get about someone or something

I was under the impression that today was a holiday

an idea or feeling that you have about someone or something

I was under the impression that the shop was open

to get something regularly as a payment or benefit

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to get something regularly as a payment or benefit

The company collects rent every month

to bring things together

I collect stamps

to calm yourself and organize your thoughts

He paused to collect his thoughts

to go to a place and take someone with you

I will collect you from the airport

to go forward or to a new topic

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to go forward or to a new topic

Let's move on to the next topic

to stop being affected by a past negative experience and continue with your life

She is ready to move on after the breakup

to go forward to the next thing

We should move on to the next topic

to start doing something new after finishing a previous activity

It is time to move on with your life

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

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to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

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

causing pain or suffering

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causing pain or suffering

He is a cruel person

sounds arranged in a pleasing way

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sounds arranged in a pleasing way

I love listening to music

a difficult or unpleasant situation

He had to face the music for his actions

organized sounds made for listening

I listen to music every day

to have a particular meaning or message

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to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

to show or make clear what something is

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to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

happening in the real world, not in stories or games

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happening in the real world, not in stories or games

This doesn't happen in real life

relating to ordinary, practical life

This is a real-life example

a car that you pay to ride in

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a car that you pay to ride in

I called a cab

a taxi or car for hire

He is a cab driver

a short name for cabernet sauvignon wine

We had a glass of cab

to come back to a place

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to come back to a place

I will be back soon

a story performed on stage or screen

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a story performed on stage or screen

I saw a new drama

an exciting or difficult situation

There is too much drama at work

a substance your body needs to stay healthy

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a substance your body needs to stay healthy

Fruits have many vitamins

a shortage of something needed

Eat vegetables to get vitamins

a pill that gives your body nutrients

I take a vitamin every morning

worry about something bad that might happen

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worry about something bad that might happen

He felt great apprehension before the interview

the act of understanding something

His apprehension of the truth was slow

the act of catching a criminal

The police officer made an apprehension

to deliberately destroy or spoil something

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to deliberately destroy or spoil something

He tried to sabotage her career

to deliberately damage or destroy something

They tried to sabotage the bridge

to deliberately damage or destroy something

They tried to sabotage the project

a state of extreme happiness

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a state of extreme happiness

She was on cloud nine after the surprise party

a man who is not old

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a man who is not old

A young man is walking in the park

a romantic partner who is male and younger or of similar age

She went to the movies with her young man

a man who is not old

He was a tall young man

to cause someone trouble or extra work

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to cause someone trouble or extra work

I hope I am not putting you out

to stop a fire from burning

Please put out the fire

to share information with a lot of people

The company put out a new report today

to put something where it can be seen and used by others

Put out the trash

to make something available to the public

The company put out a new report

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

the real facts about something

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the real facts about something

Tell me the truth

by yourself or without help

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by yourself or without help

I live on my own

to start to be seen or happen

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to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to urge someone to do something

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to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

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

coming after the current one

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coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

to appear to be true or likely

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to appear to be true or likely

That sounds like a good idea

the respect and trust people have for someone

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the respect and trust people have for someone

He has a lot of street cred in the hip-hop community

the respect people have for someone in a particular community

He has a lot of street cred in the neighborhood

to have clothing on the body

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to have clothing on the body

I wear a coat in winter

clothes that people wear

This shop sells sports wear

the damage that happens to something from normal use

The carpet began to wear

to make someone feel very tired

The hard work began to wear him

to have clothing on the body

I wear a watch

to have clothing on the body

She wears a beautiful dress

to have clothing on the body

He wears a blue shirt

to have clothes or accessories on your body

You should wear a mask

to have clothes on your body

Wear your jacket before leaving

to have clothing on your body

She wears her new shoes

to show a feeling or quality through your appearance or behavior

She wears a happy expression

an opinion or suggestion about what to do

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an opinion or suggestion about what to do

I need some advice

an opinion about what someone should do

I need your advice

to think carefully about something for a long time

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to think carefully about something for a long time

I need time to mull over this offer

to think deeply about something

I need to mull over your offer

to use time doing something

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to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

to run away from a place or danger

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to run away from a place or danger

The prisoners fled from the jail

to love and admire deeply

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to love and admire deeply

I adore my grandchildren

to love someone very much

I adore my family

to love someone very much

I adore my grandmother

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

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a set of printed pages bound together for reading

I read a book

to arrange to use something in advance

I want to book a room

to officially record someone's arrest in police records

The police decided to book the suspect

a written work with pages

I am reading a good book

connected with God or a god; worthy of religious respect

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connected with God or a god; worthy of religious respect

The cow is a sacred animal in India

used to show something happens no matter what

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used to show something happens no matter what

I will go even if it rains

not right or not working properly

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not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

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in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

used to agree or say yes

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used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

a decorative crown worn on special occasions

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a decorative crown worn on special occasions

The princess wore a diamond tiara

a small crown worn by a woman or girl, often for formal events

She wore a sparkling tiara to the ball

a jeweled crown worn by women

The princess wore a sparkling tiara

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

the people who raise a child

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the people who raise a child

Parents must be patient

a mother or father

My parents are kind

a person's father or mother

I live with my parents

a person's father or mother

I love my parents

to be very sure you want something

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to be very sure you want something

She is dead set on winning the race

that is enough; no more

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that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

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as much as needed

This is enough for me

as much as is needed

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as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

the most recent time before now

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the most recent time before now

I ate sushi last time

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last time

happening or coming just before the present

I went there last time

in a way that is beyond what is normal or natural

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in a way that is beyond what is normal or natural

He was preternaturally calm during the meeting

to feel nervous or troubled

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to feel nervous or troubled

Do not worry about the exam

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

to fill someone with great pleasure

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to fill someone with great pleasure

Her beautiful voice enchanted everyone

to put a magic spell on someone or something

The wizard enchanted the sword

a French word used when meeting someone

Enchanté, I am Marc

the place where someone lives or works

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the place where someone lives or works

What is your home address

to think about and begin to solve a problem or question

We need to address the issue

to speak to or send something to someone

He addressed the crowd

a formal talk given to an audience

The president gave an address

to send something to multiple recipients

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to send something to multiple recipients

The company will send out the invitations today

to send something to many people

They will send out invitations to everyone

to cause something to go out from a source

The heater sends out warmth

having done something that is against the law or moral rules

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having done something that is against the law or moral rules

The jury found him guilty

feeling bad about doing something wrong

He felt guilty about lying

responsible for doing something wrong

He felt guilty about lying

feeling or showing guilt

He felt guilty about lying

to make a serious promise

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to make a serious promise

He vowed to return

a person who dances

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a person who dances

She is a professional dancer

to give an impression of being something

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to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

to have a meeting or visit with someone

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to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

used to get someone's attention

See here

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

to react too strongly to something

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to react too strongly to something

Don't overreact to the news

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

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

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

Please get out of here

not suitable or proper for a situation

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not suitable or proper for a situation

His behavior was inappropriate for the meeting

used to add another point to what has been said

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used to add another point to what has been said

Besides it is raining outside

in addition to what has been said

Besides it is getting late

other than; not including

No one was there besides me

used to add another point

Besides, it is too late

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

a woman who serves passengers on a plane

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a woman who serves passengers on a plane

The stewardess helped the passenger

feeling fear

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feeling fear

He was scared of the dark

feeling fear or worry

She is scared of dogs

feeling fear

I am scared of spiders

used to get attention or introduce a statement

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used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

a reason for doing something

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a reason for doing something

He had no motive to lie

to give aid or support to someone

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to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

to take place and affect someone

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to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

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to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

used to show you are annoyed or upset

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used to show you are annoyed or upset

Ugh, I hate waking up early

practical knowledge or ability

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practical knowledge or ability

He has the know-how to fix the car

any person

In scene

any person

Is anybody here

any person

Does anybody want cake?

a person, not a specific one

I didn't see anybody

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