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Gossip Girl — Season 5 Episode 7

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CEFR level

to request information

In scene

to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

In scene

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

to publicly say you approve of something

In scene

to publicly say you approve of something

The politician refused to endorse the new policy

to express approval of something in public

Many actors endorse luxury watches

to succeed despite difficulties

In scene

to succeed despite difficulties

She managed to rise above the criticism

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 act in a particular way toward someone or something

In scene

to act in a particular way toward someone or something

She treats everyone with kindness

to give medical care to someone

The doctor will treat the patient

to pay for someone else's food or drink

I will treat you to lunch today

something that gives pleasure

This chocolate is a special treat

words used when leaving someone

In scene

words used when leaving someone

Good bye, see you tomorrow

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Please say good bye to your friend

to make someone feel sad or worried

In scene

to make someone feel sad or worried

Please do not upset her

feeling unhappy or worried

In scene

feeling unhappy or worried

She felt upset after the argument

an unexpected win against a stronger opponent

The small team caused a major upset

to cause a problem or disturbance to something

The rain upset our plans

to cause trouble or worry

In scene

to cause trouble or worry

Please don't bother me

to make an effort to do something

Don't bother to call him

a problem or difficulty

It is a lot of bother to move these boxes

a sound people make to show strong feeling

In scene

a sound people make to show strong feeling

Ohh I forgot my bag

as it seems or appears

In scene

as it seems or appears

Apparently, he forgot the meeting

to tell someone something

In scene

to tell someone something

I will let you know when I arrive

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

without others knowing

In scene

without others knowing

They met in secret

to make someone feel very sad or without hope

In scene

to make someone feel very sad or without hope

The rainy weather is very depressing

making someone feel very sad or without hope

This weather is very depressing

causing someone to feel very sad or without hope

This movie is very depressing

making someone feel very sad or without hope

This weather is depressing

a soft object for the head in bed

In scene

a soft object for the head in bed

I need a soft pillow

to rest with your eyes closed

In scene

to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

to get into a difficult or problematic situation

In scene

to get into a difficult or problematic situation

He will get in trouble for this

a process of talking to reach an agreement

In scene

a process of talking to reach an agreement

The negotiation took several hours

a piece of cloth that hangs in front of a stage in a theater

In scene

a piece of cloth that hangs in front of a stage in a theater

The curtains opened for the show

a screen that opens and closes at the front of a stage

The curtain fell at the end of the show

a piece of cloth that covers a window

Close the curtain please

a piece of cloth that hangs in a window or across a stage

Close the curtain please

despite the fact that

In scene

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

despite that; nevertheless

In scene

despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

having a positive or desirable quality

In scene

having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

to need to do something

In scene

to need to do something

I gotta go now

must or need to

I gotta go now

a strong feeling that you want to do something

In scene

a strong feeling that you want to do something

I had a sudden urge to laugh

to strongly advise someone to do something

I urge you to follow your dreams

the act of trying to persuade someone to do something

Her words were a strong urge to study

to ask someone strongly to do something

He urged me to tell the truth

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

In scene

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

something that is true or real

In scene

something that is true or real

It is a fact that the earth is round

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In fact, it is very cold

something that is true

It is a fact that the earth is round

something known to be true

This is a known fact

the permanent end of life

In scene

the permanent end of life

Everyone will die one day

a small cube with numbers used in games

Roll the die

to want something very much

I am dying for a coffee

very wanting to do something

I am dying to see the show

a person who has never done a particular activity

He is still a die here

very close to death

The plant is going to die soon

to stop living

The old tree died yesterday

to stop functioning or operating

My laptop died suddenly

to stop being alive

All living things will eventually die

to have clothing on the body

In scene

to have clothing on the body

I wear a coat in winter

to have clothing on the body

In scene

to have clothing on the body

She wears a beautiful dress

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

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

no longer functioning properly

In scene

no longer functioning properly

The coffee machine is broken

no longer in good condition

The screen is broken

no longer in effect

The promise was broken

made obedient through training

The horse is fully broken

at a higher position

In scene

at a higher position

The upper shelf is too high

a place or area that someone rules or controls

In scene

a place or area that someone rules or controls

This area is his domain

a field or area that someone is responsible for or knows a lot about

This topic is outside my domain

a polite word for a man

In scene

a polite word for a man

Is there a gentleman who can help

polite term for a man

This gentleman is waiting

a polite man from a high social class

He is a true gentleman

a polite or formal word for a man

He is a real gentleman

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

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

a changed appearance to look different

In scene

a changed appearance to look different

He wore a disguise

a changed appearance to look different

His disguise fooled everyone

to change appearance to look different

He wore a wig to disguise himself

to look at something to see if it is correct or acceptable

In scene

to look at something to see if it is correct or acceptable

Please check it out

a state of being noticed or known about

In scene

a state of being noticed or known about

This project is on my radar

a device that uses radio waves to detect objects

The police use radar to check speed

a natural ability to sense or understand something

She has a radar for danger

a formal meeting of people who manage a company

In scene

a formal meeting of people who manage a company

The CEO will attend the board meeting today

a formal meeting of the group that controls an organization

The CEO discussed the company's future at the board meeting

a planned event where people come together to talk or work

We have a board meeting to discuss the project

producing the result you want

In scene

producing the result you want

This is an effective method

starting to work or be used

The rule is effective from tomorrow

to do more than is needed or healthy

In scene

to do more than is needed or healthy

Don't overdo the exercise

not important or not related

In scene

not important or not related

That is irrelevant to the topic

not important or related

This detail is irrelevant

to ask someone to marry you

In scene

to ask someone to marry you

He proposed to her last night

to put forward an idea or plan

I propose a new plan

to ask someone to marry you

He decided to propose

something you must do because of a rule or promise

In scene

something you must do because of a rule or promise

It is my obligation to help

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to anticipate receiving or experiencing something, often something unpleasant

You are looking for trouble

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to search for something or someone that is missing

I am looking for my keys

to try to find or get something

I am looking for my keys

a feeling of being nervous or upset

In scene

a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

In scene

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

a very short period of time

In scene

a very short period of time

Wait a moment

the present time or period

I am busy at the moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment please

a very brief period

It only took a moment

to move toward a place

In scene

to move toward a place

Let's head to the park

to move in the direction of a place

I am heading to the office

to make someone believe something that is not true, usually to get what you want

In scene

to make someone believe something that is not true, usually to get what you want

He led me along with fake promises

in the company of someone or something

Bring your sister along

moving ahead in a direction

Walk along the river

during the whole time

He sang along the way

something that is good or helpful

In scene

something that is good or helpful

Stay positive about the future

completely sure that something is true

The test result was positive

a number or value that is above zero

Five is a positive number

indicating that a substance or condition is present

The medical test was positive

of the lowest quality or most severe

In scene

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

a feeling of happiness or satisfaction

In scene

a feeling of happiness or satisfaction

Reading books gives me great pleasure

to move to a place

In scene

to move to a place

Come here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Come now do not be upset

to occur or take place

How did this come about

forward movement or improvement

In scene

forward movement or improvement

She is making progress in her studies

to move forward or improve

Science continues to progress

forward movement or development

We are making good progress on this project

to take someone to a police station because they are suspected of a crime

The police ran him in for questioning

to be a common feature among members of a group

Blue eyes run in their family

to use a new engine or machine slowly at first so it functions well later

You should run in the new car engine carefully

a disagreement or fight with someone

He had a run in with the police

an unexpected meeting with someone, often unpleasant

He had a run-in with the police

to seem or have the appearance of something

In scene

to seem or have the appearance of something

That cloud looks like a rabbit

to have a similar appearance to

He looks like his father

to seem or have a certain appearance

She looks like her mother

to appear to be something

It looks like it will rain

appears to be true

It looks like rain

a short walk taken for exercise or health

In scene

a short walk taken for exercise or health

He takes a daily constitutional

connected to the basic laws of a country

This is a constitutional right

to go back to a place or activity

In scene

to go back to a place or activity

I will get back to work

to get something again after losing it

I want to get back my book

to improve a relationship with someone after a problem

They decided to get back together

to do something bad to someone who did something bad to you

He wanted to get back at her

to link or bring together

In scene

to link or bring together

Please connect the wires

to join or be joined

Connect the printer to the computer

to spend time together with someone

I like to connect with new people

to depart from a place in a hurry

In scene

to depart from a place in a hurry

The kids ran off when they saw the police

to make something go away

We need to run off the water

liquid that flows off a surface

Heavy rain increased the run off

to make a copy of something

I will run off ten copies for the meeting

to leave quickly or escape

The thief tried to run off with the money

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

not knowing important information

In scene

not knowing important information

They kept me in the dark

not knowing about something

I was in the dark about the plans

the son of your son or daughter

In scene

the son of your son or daughter

My grandson is five years old

the son of your child

He is my grandson

the son of your son or daughter

My grandson loves to play soccer

the son of one's son or daughter

My grandson is playing in the garden

for this reason

In scene

for this reason

Thus, we stayed home

in this manner

Please hold the brush thus

in this way

She studied hard thus she passed

to pay attention to danger

In scene

to pay attention to danger

Watch out for the car

to pay attention to someone or something to ensure they are safe

Please watch out for the kids

to start and continue a war or fight

In scene

to start and continue a war or fight

They waged war against the enemy

to make a bet on an event

They decided to wage a bet on the game

money earned for work

He earns a low wage

to begin or carry out a conflict

They decided to wage war

to begin to be something

In scene

to begin to be something

She wants to become a doctor

to change into a particular state or condition

Water will become ice

to look good on someone

That dress really becomes you

starting to be something

The weather will become cold

a garment worn on the upper body

In scene

a garment worn on the upper body

He is wearing a white shirt

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body

He is wearing a blue shirt

easily hurt or harmed

In scene

easily hurt or harmed

Small animals are vulnerable to predators

having no kindness or pity

In scene

having no kindness or pity

He is a heartless man

to have an opinion or think something is true

In scene

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

at any time; in all your life

In scene

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

used to add force to a statement

In scene

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at no time

I will not ever go back

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

thin sheets used for writing or printing

In scene

thin sheets used for writing or printing

I need a piece of paper

to put a layer of material over a surface

They decided to paper the bedroom

a piece of writing for school or publication

She wrote a paper about history

to spend time in a casual way

In scene

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

to have something in common with someone

In scene

to have something in common with someone

We share the same hobby

to give a part of something to others

I will share my food with you

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

In scene

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

to put something at risk

In scene

to put something at risk

Do not jeopardize your health

to put something in danger of being harmed or lost

Don't jeopardize your future by making mistakes

to put something in danger

This decision could jeopardize the project

to show that something is true

In scene

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

having a moderate level of confidence that something is true

In scene

having a moderate level of confidence that something is true

I am pretty sure I locked the door

to continue to be in a place

In scene

to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

no more than

In scene

no more than

It is only a scratch

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

I have only two dollars

being the one and only

You are my only friend

a person who oversees the making of a movie

In scene

a person who oversees the making of a movie

The director yelled cut

a person who makes movies

The director shouted at the actors

a person who manages or leads an organization or project

He is the director of the company

a person who leads or manages a project or film

The director filmed a new movie

a question or situation that causes difficulty

In scene

a question or situation that causes difficulty

This math problem is hard

a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

Thanks for the help, it was no problem

something that is difficult to deal with

I have a problem with my car

without any difficulty

This is a big problem

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