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Gossip Girl — Season 5 Episode 4

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not normal or ordinary

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not normal or ordinary

He had a weird dream last night

to make someone feel strange or uncomfortable

He weirded me out

to make someone feel strange or uneasy

His comment really weirded me out

unusual or odd

This is a weird smell

in the company of or accompanying

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in the company of or accompanying

He came along with his friend

in the company of someone or something

She came along with her friend

in the company of someone or something

I need a pen along with this paper

in or to any place

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in or to any place

You can sit anywhere

any location or direction

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

I cannot find my keys anywhere

to a very great degree

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to a very great degree

I royally messed up the presentation

in a very great way

We were royally entertained

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

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a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

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used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

a person invited to an event with another person

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a person invited to an event with another person

She is my plus one at the dinner

an extra person invited to an event

Can I bring a plus one to the wedding?

a person you take to a social event

You can bring a plus one to the wedding

to find an answer to a problem or understand something

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to find an answer to a problem or understand something

I need to figure out this puzzle

to understand something after thinking

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to understand something after thinking

I can't figure out how this works

to find the answer to a problem or to understand how something works

I will figure out how to fix this

to think or believe something is likely

I figured out it would rain

to spend time relaxing with other people

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to spend time relaxing with other people

I like to hang with my friends

to attach something at the top so it stays in the air

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to attach something at the top so it stays in the air

I will hang the painting on the wall

to leave someone in a difficult situation without help

They hung me out to dry

to fix something in a high place

Hang the coat on the hook

to be attached to a surface so as to be visible

The painting hangs on the wall

to kill someone by tying a rope around their neck

The killer hanged his victim

to end one's own life by tying a rope around the neck and dropping

He tried to hang himself

a natural skill or ability to do something

I finally got the hang of this game

to spend time in a casual way

Let us hang out tonight

to be in a state of uncertainty or suspense

The decision hangs in the balance

extremely big in size or amount

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extremely big in size or amount

He lives in a huge house

extremely significant or important

This is a huge decision for us

to check that something is true or correct

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to check that something is true or correct

Make sure the door is locked

to make certain that something happens

In scene

to make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

having no doubt; confident

Make sure of the facts

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

Make sure the door is locked

the finish of a film or event

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the finish of a film or event

That is a wrap for today

to put a covering around something

I need to wrap the gift

a flat bread rolled around a filling

I ate a chicken wrap for lunch

to understand or deal with something

I cannot wrap my mind around this

a feeling of great pity or sadness

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a feeling of great pity or sadness

The story was full of pathos

to speak about something briefly

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to speak about something briefly

He didn't mention the price

to speak about something briefly

Please mention your experience in the letter

to say something about someone or something

He mentioned the book to me

a favorable time or situation

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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

to start doing an activity again after stopping

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to start doing an activity again after stopping

I want to get back into running

new information about something

In scene

new information about something

I have some good news for you

very severe or critical

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very severe or critical

The critic wrote a scathing review

to no longer have something

In scene

to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

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

not required or wanted

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not required or wanted

This detail is unnecessary

an expensive apartment at the top of a building

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an expensive apartment at the top of a building

They live in a luxurious penthouse

a luxury apartment on the top floor of a building

He lives in a penthouse

a group of people related by blood or marriage

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a group of people related by blood or marriage

Many families live here

a group of organized crime members

These crime families control the city

to hand something to someone without payment

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to hand something to someone without payment

I gave him the keys

to give an instruction to do something

He gave an order to start the project

transfer | to hand something to someone without payment

He gave me a pen

to attempt to do something

I gave it a try

in or to a place that is not inside a building

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in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

thinking deeply about your own thoughts and feelings

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thinking deeply about your own thoughts and feelings

She is an introspective person who thinks deeply about her life

to spoil or damage something

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to spoil or damage something

I don't want to screw this up

in accordance with fact or reality

In scene

in accordance with fact or reality

It is true that she is here

always telling the truth

He is a true person

always supporting and being faithful to someone

She is a true friend to me

always working as expected

This system is true and effective

in a way that is not known or explained

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in a way that is not known or explained

I will finish it somehow

to be discovered to be true after all

In scene

to be discovered to be true after all

It turns out that he was right

to develop or grow into something

The cake turned out well

to be found to be something

It turns out he was wrong

to be discovered to be true or to happen in a particular way

It turns out he was right

a team sport played with a stick and a small ball

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a team sport played with a stick and a small ball

He plays lacrosse at university

causing great sadness

In scene

causing great sadness

It was a tragic accident

very sad, often involving death or suffering

The accident was a tragic event

to damage or make something bad

In scene

to damage or make something bad

Do not mess up this task

to make something messy or disorganized

You messed up my room

to do something incorrectly

I messed up the test

to cause problems or disorder

Do not mess up my plans

to spoil or do something badly

Do not mess up this project

the result of reaching a goal

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the result of reaching a goal

Hard work leads to success

the way someone or something is shown or described

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the way someone or something is shown or described

The movie's portrayal of the city was realistic

a man who behaves in a way that breaks rules

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a man who behaves in a way that breaks rules

She likes the bad boy

impressive or excellent in slang

Check out this bad boy

a person in a story, movie, or game

In scene

a person in a story, movie, or game

He is my favorite character

the set of qualities that make a person who they are

He has a strong character

a written mark or letter used in a writing system

This password requires eight characters

a particular person, especially one who is unusual or noteworthy

That old man is a real character

to receive a message or response from someone

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to receive a message or response from someone

I hope to hear from you soon

to get a message or call from someone

I want to hear from you soon

to get a message or contact from someone

I want to hear from you soon

to get a message or contact from someone

I heard from my brother about the results

a very good friend

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a very good friend

She is my best friend

a very good friend

She is my best friend

a person you like more than anyone else

She is my best friend

the person you like and trust the most

She is my best friend

a liquid that you can drink

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a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

to feel sad about something you did

In scene

to feel sad about something you did

I regret saying that

a feeling of sadness about something that happened or was not done

He expressed his regret for the mistake

to get a prize or victory

In scene

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

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 move to a position in front of others

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to move to a position in front of others

Please step forward if you know the answer

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

In scene

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

the first time someone performs or appears in public

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the first time someone performs or appears in public

The singer made her debut last night

a system or arrangement for doing something

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a system or arrangement for doing something

The company has a new training scheme

to make secret plans

They schemed to win the election

making secret plans to do something harmful or dishonest

He devised a clever scheme to cheat

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

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the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

the year before the current one

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the year before the current one

I moved here last year

the year just before the current one

It was colder last year

a hot drink made from leaves

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a hot drink made from leaves

I drink tea every morning

a hot drink made by pouring boiling water on dried leaves

I drink tea every morning

news or rumors about other people

She is spilling the tea about the party

a long written story

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a long written story

I am reading a novel

not existing before

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not existing before

This is a novel way to solve the problem

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

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used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

a funny way to show something's bad side

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a funny way to show something's bad side

The movie was a clever satire of modern politics

to send or transport goods

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to send or transport goods

We will ship the order tomorrow

a large vessel that travels on water

The large ship crossed the ocean

to imagine or support two people as a romantic couple

I ship those two characters

the state or quality of having a particular characteristic

Friendship is very important

before the expected time

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before the expected time

I arrived sooner than expected

in less time than before

Please arrive sooner next time

to like one thing more than another

I would sooner stay than leave

in the near future

Please arrive sooner

to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

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to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

This book interests me

money paid for borrowing money

The bank charges a high interest rate

an activity that you enjoy doing in your free time

Reading is one of my interests

a financial or other involvement in something

He has an interest in the company

a set of clothes worn together

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a set of clothes worn together

I love your outfit

to provide someone with necessary clothing or equipment

The store outfitted the hikers with warm clothes

an organization or group of people

It is a small professional outfit

what you think about something

In scene

what you think about something

That is an interesting point of view

a way of thinking about something

I understand your point of view

to make someone or something less strong

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to make someone or something less strong

He tried to undermine my efforts

a large ship used in ancient times, especially for war

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a large ship used in ancient times, especially for war

The galley was used in many naval battles

a kitchen on a ship or aircraft

The crew worked in the galley

to make someone feel slightly angry or upset

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to make someone feel slightly angry or upset

His loud music annoyed the neighbors

to cause slight anger or bother

He keeps annoying his sister

causing slight anger or bother

Stop making that noise, it annoys me

to rest with your eyes closed

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to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

to become larger in number or amount

In scene

to become larger in number or amount

Prices go up every year

to walk close to someone

He went up to her and said hello

to move from a lower place to a higher place

He went up the stairs

to move to a higher place

The elevator will go up to the top floor

to move to a higher place or level

Prices will go up soon

to understand or notice something

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to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become aware of something

In scene

to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

In scene

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

I love watching movies

to put something into action

In scene

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

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

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

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

In scene

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

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

In scene

stories that are not real

This book is a work of fiction

to make someone or something die

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to make someone or something die

The hunter killed the deer

to make something stop working or operating

In scene

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 want something very much

I am killing for a slice of pizza

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

a piece of furniture with a flat surface for writing or working

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a piece of furniture with a flat surface for writing or working

The book is on the desk

a specific area or department in a news organization

In scene

a specific area or department in a news organization

Please put the book on the desk

to work at a desk

I will desk for the whole day

to think about a particular fact when making a decision

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to think about a particular fact when making a decision

You should consider the cost before buying it

to think of as being something

I consider him a friend

to think about something carefully

I will consider your offer

to touch something lightly while moving past it

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to touch something lightly while moving past it

The bullet grazed his arm

to feed on growing grass

Cows graze in the meadow

to eat small amounts of food often

She grazes on snacks all day

to brush against something lightly

The bullet grazed his shoulder

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

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

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to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

What do you think of this movie

to have an idea or remember something

I can think of a better name

to have someone or something in your thoughts

I am thinking of my friends

to start talking about a topic

Can you think of any good movies

to have an idea or opinion about something

What do you think of this book

to leave a place or building

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to leave a place or building

You should get out of the house

to become known by many people

The news will get out eventually

to let a feeling or emotion come out

You should get out your anger

to take something out of a place

Get the key out of the lock

to leave a place

Please get out of the room

to go away from a place

It is time for us to get out

to have your home in a place

In scene

to have your home in a place

I live in London

to live in the building where you are employed

The nanny lives in with the family

to have your home in a place

I live in a big house

living in the same place as someone

They have a live-in nanny

living in the same home as a romantic partner

They are a live-in couple

to move a finger quickly across a surface

In scene

to move a finger quickly across a surface

Swipe right to like the photo

to hit something with a quick moving hand

The cat swiped at the toy

to take something with a quick, sneaky movement

He swiped my pen from the desk

to get better or become more successful

In scene

to get better or become more successful

Things are starting to look up for us

to search for information about someone or something

I will look up the word in the dictionary

to direct your eyes upward

Look up at the sky

to make an effort to see a person when you are in their area

Look me up when you visit Ankara

to try to find information about something

I will look up the word in the dictionary

a pleasant situation that is not real

In scene

a pleasant situation that is not real

Living on the moon is a fantasy

stories about magic and imaginary worlds

I love reading fantasy novels

a pleasant thought or dream about something you wish for

He has a fantasy of traveling the world

a story or idea that is not real

I love reading fantasy books

of a higher quality or more suitable

In scene

of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

You had better leave now

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

In scene

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 carry out an action

In scene

to carry out an action

He tried to pull a trick on me

a strong feeling that makes you want to go to or be with someone or something

I felt a strong pull towards him

to move something toward yourself

He pulled the door open

to take something back or remove it

He decided to pull his request

to arrange for something to happen at a later time

In scene

to arrange for something to happen at a later time

We decided to postpone the meeting

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