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Gossip Girl — Season 5 Episode 17

Words & meanings

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to see or pay attention to something

In scene

to see or pay attention to something

I noticed a new sign

a written or printed statement giving information or warning

There is a notice on the wall

the act of paying attention to something

His new car caught my notice

a person who does good things

In scene

a person who does good things

He is a good guy who helps everyone

to manage in a difficult situation

In scene

to manage in a difficult situation

How are you holding up

to make someone or something late

Traffic held me up

to manage a difficult situation

He held up well during the stress

to raise something in the air

Please hold up your hand

to stay true or strong over time

The theory still holds up

to rob someone using a weapon

They tried to hold up the store

to lift or keep something in a raised position

These pillars hold up the roof

to physically keep something in place or to remain valid under pressure

The pillars hold up the roof

to ask someone to stop and wait for a moment

Please hold up while I lock the door

to be able to be accepted or proven true when examined

Your theory does not hold up

to remain strong or successful

He is holding up well after the accident

to make something known that was hidden

In scene

to make something known that was hidden

New evidence brought the truth to light

a particular amount or degree of something

In scene

a particular amount or degree of something

The water level is rising

to knock down a building or structure

The storm leveled the building

having a surface with no high or low parts

The ground is level here

a flat area at a particular height in a building

We live on the third level

to keep away from something

In scene

to keep away from something

Stay away from the fire

at a distance from someone or something

He lives away from the city

almost at a particular state or condition

It is weeks away from being ready

at a distance from

He is away from home

positioned before or facing

In scene

positioned before or facing

The car is in front of the house

in a position ahead of someone or something

She is standing in front of the door

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

The car is parked in front of the house

happening at the end

In scene

happening at the end

This is the final chapter

a test at the end of a course

I have a final tomorrow

not able to be changed

This is my final decision

the last game in a competition to decide the winner

Our team reached the final

used to change the subject or return to a previous topic

In scene

used to change the subject or return to a previous topic

Anyhoo, let's get back to the main point

used to express mild alarm or concern

Uh oh, I forgot my keys

a sound people make when something bad might happen

Uh oh I dropped my phone

an exclamation used to indicate that you realize something has gone wrong or that a problem has occurred

Uh-oh I forgot my keys

to find something for the first time

In scene

to find something for the first time

They discovered a new planet

content

Scientists discovered a new planet

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

the act of keeping someone or something safe

In scene

the act of keeping someone or something safe

This helmet provides protection

practical knowledge or ability

In scene

practical knowledge or ability

He has the know-how to fix the car

to learn or be told something

In scene

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

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

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

positioned before or facing

In scene

positioned before or facing

The car is in front of the house

the space that is directly before a person or thing

He is waiting in front of the door

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

Do not talk in front of him

in the position facing someone or something

The car is in front of the house

used to show something happens no matter what

In scene

used to show something happens no matter what

I will go even if it rains

telling the truth and not cheating

In scene

telling the truth and not cheating

He is an honest man

to have a particular result or outcome

In scene

to have a particular result or outcome

The situation worked out eventually

to do physical activity for fitness

I work out every morning

to think of or develop a method or solution

We need to work out a plan

to find a solution to a problem

I will work out the problem

to find a solution to a problem

We can work out this problem

a location on the internet with web pages

In scene

a location on the internet with web pages

I found this information on a site

a place where something is located

This is the site of the accident

a location or area

The construction site is closed

a particular set of circumstances

In scene

a particular set of circumstances

It is a big deal

to take action to solve a problem

I can deal with this

a large quantity of something

This task takes a great deal of time

to buy and sell illegal goods

He was arrested for dealing drugs

to pause to breathe normally again

In scene

to pause to breathe normally again

I need to catch my breath after running

the act of officially ending a marriage

In scene

the act of officially ending a marriage

They applied for an annulment

a state of confusion or dirtiness

In scene

a state of confusion or dirtiness

This room is a mess

to cause trouble or disturbance

Don't mess with the settings

to deal with a problem or situation

In scene

to deal with a problem or situation

I will take care of the dishes

to be responsible for someone or something

In scene

to be responsible for someone or something

She takes care of the children

to look after or handle something

Please take care of the dog

the first meal of the day

In scene

the first meal of the day

I eat breakfast at 8 AM

the first meal of the day

I like to eat eggs for breakfast

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

a sound representing laughter

In scene

a sound representing laughter

Heh, you are right

a person who stays at home and avoids others

In scene

a person who stays at home and avoids others

The shut in rarely spoke to anyone

to keep someone or something inside a building or area so they cannot leave

The storm shut in the travelers

a person who stays at home due to illness or age

The shut in requires daily help

a person who stays indoors and avoids going out

He became a shut in after the accident

members of a royal family

In scene

members of a royal family

The royals attended the ceremony

relating to a king or queen

The royals are visiting the city today

members of a king or queen's family

The royals live in a palace

a sports team with "Royals" in its name

The Royals won the game yesterday

a person who arranges deals between two parties

In scene

a person who arranges deals between two parties

The broker helped us buy the house

a person who buys or sells things for others

He is a stock broker

to have a good opinion of someone or something

In scene

to have a good opinion of someone or something

I respect my teacher

polite behavior and care for others

We show respect for our elders

a specific part or detail of something

He is right in this respect

polite behavior and care for others

We should show respect to our elders

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

In scene

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

In scene

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

The lock is broken

a device used to keep a door, box, etc. closed or secure

I lost the key to my lock

a small amount of hair

She cut a lock of hair

a person who belongs to a group

In scene

a person who belongs to a group

He is a member of the club

to bring something back to your mind

I try to recall the answer

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

In scene

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

feeling very unhappy

In scene

feeling very unhappy

She is suffering from a broken heart

a period of sixty seconds

In scene

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

a period of 60 seconds

In scene

a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree

One degree contains sixty minutes

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

at a higher position

In scene

at a higher position

The upper shelf is too high

a person who does evil things

In scene

a person who does evil things

Every story has a villain

a short experience of something

In scene

a short experience of something

She wanted a taste of success

a personal liking for something

In scene

a personal liking for something

We have the same taste in music

the sensation you experience when eating or drinking

This cake has a sweet taste

to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

Please taste the soup

a short, high-pitched sound

In scene

a short, high-pitched sound

The chick gave a small peep

a small, soft, sweet candy shaped like a chick

I ate a sweet chick candy

to look at something quickly and secretly

She peeped through the curtain

an informal word for a person

I am hanging out with my peeps

the way you feel at a particular time

In scene

the way you feel at a particular time

She is in a bad mood today

the way someone feels at a certain time

She is in a good mood today

feeling a desire to do or have something

I am in the mood for pizza

a sudden painful feeling from electricity passing through the body

In scene

a sudden painful feeling from electricity passing through the body

I felt a shock when I touched the wire

a sudden feeling of surprise or upset

In scene

a sudden feeling of surprise or upset

It was a big shock

a sudden, dangerous physical reaction to an allergy

The patient went into shock after the medicine

a choice on a machine or device

Press the shock button to start

a sweet, chewy food made from sugar and cream

In scene

a sweet, chewy food made from sugar and cream

I love caramel candy

a soft, chewy candy made from sugar and milk

I love the taste of caramel

a person who gets attention for someone or something

In scene

a person who gets attention for someone or something

The publicist organized an interview for the actor

not sensible or wise

In scene

not sensible or wise

That was a foolish mistake

harm that happens as a side effect of an action

In scene

harm that happens as a side effect of an action

The operation caused some collateral damage

to tell someone about possible danger

In scene

to tell someone about possible danger

This is a final warning

a statement that tells someone about a possible problem or danger

The sign gave a warning about the danger

a statement that tells someone about possible danger

He gave me a warning about the slippery floor

a statement that tells of possible harm

The sign is a warning

to produce or create something

In scene

to produce or create something

He made up a story

products used to color or change the face

She puts on her make up

to decide something firmly

He made up his mind

to become friends again after an argument

They finally made up

the way a person or thing looks

The make-up of the room is simple

the way in which the parts of something are arranged or combined

The chemical make-up of the water is simple

to create a story or excuse

He had to make up an excuse

to become true or real

In scene

to become true or real

My dream came true

to become real or happen in reality

Her prediction came true

to become real as was said or expected

His dream finally came true

annoyed or bored with something

In scene

annoyed or bored with something

I am sick of waiting

annoyed or bored with something you have experienced for too long

I am sick of this cold weather

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

feeling unwell

In scene

feeling unwell

I feel sick today

slang for very good or impressive

That car is sick

causing a feeling of disgust or strong disapproval

This is a sick joke

annoyed or bored with something you have experienced for too long

I am sick of this noise

despite the fact that

In scene

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

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

happening most of the time

In scene

happening most of the time

It was just a normal day

happening most of the time

It is usual to see rain

the thing someone normally chooses or does

I will order my usual

something that is normal or regularly happens

I'll have my usual coffee

having no name or title

In scene

having no name or title

This document is untitled

to take someone away illegally by force

In scene

to take someone away illegally by force

The criminals tried to kidnap the businessman

to put someone in a particular place for a task

In scene

to put someone in a particular place for a task

The army stationed soldiers at the border

a place where a particular service or activity is based

I will meet you at the station

the level of the baby's head in the birth canal

The baby is at station zero

a large farm where sheep or cattle are raised, especially in Australia or New Zealand

They work on a cattle station

good things that happen by chance

In scene

good things that happen by chance

I had some good luck

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

Luck can change quickly

to get something as a result of good luck

He lucked into this amazing job

eager to learn or know more

In scene

eager to learn or know more

He is a curious student

not together

In scene

not together

They live apart

separated into parts

The clock fell apart

into pieces or parts

The machine fell apart

in a way that is not together

They live apart from each other

to start to be in a particular condition

In scene

to start to be in a particular condition

He fell into a deep sleep

to be deceived by a trick or mistake

They fell into his trap

to be part of a group or category

This item falls into that category

to become organized or work well as a whole

Everything will fall into place soon

to save something from damage or loss

In scene

to save something from damage or loss

They tried to salvage what they could from the fire

to rescue something from damage or loss

They salvaged cargo from the sunken ship

to feel thankful for something

In scene

to feel thankful for something

I appreciate your help

to not like or be annoyed by something

I would appreciate it if you stopped bothering me

to recognize the worth of something

I appreciate your help

to understand the full meaning or importance of something

I appreciate the effort you put into this

an informal discussion between people

In scene

an informal discussion between people

We had a long conversation

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

In scene

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

the process of giving blood to a patient

In scene

the process of giving blood to a patient

He needed a blood transfusion after the accident

to use time doing something

In scene

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

a place to live that is part of a larger building

In scene

a place to live that is part of a larger building

I live in a small apartment

a set of rooms to live in

Your apartment is very beautiful

a place to live that is part of a larger building

She lives in a small apartment

to be worthy of something

In scene

to be worthy of something

You deserve a break

to be worthy of something

You deserve to be happy

not easy to do or deal with

In scene

not easy to do or deal with

This is a tough question

demanding or hard on someone

The teacher is very tough

having a lot of strength or bravery

He is a tough man

used to say that something is bad but the speaker does not care

Tough luck for you

a feeling of high regard for someone or something

In scene

a feeling of high regard for someone or something

I have great respect for her

a specific part or detail of something

In many respects this is a good plan

polite words or actions showing honor

Please give my respects to your family

polite greetings or admiration

Please give my respects to your family

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

a feeling of being nervous or upset

In scene

a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to feel nervous or concerned about something

In scene

to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

to make something work again

In scene

to make something work again

Can you fix my bike?

to make something stay in a certain place

Please fix the shelf to the wall

a difficult or unpleasant situation

They are in a real fix

to make the result of a contest or vote unfair in advance

They tried to fix the election

a person who works in an office and handles paperwork

In scene

a person who works in an office and handles paperwork

She is a secretary

a person who does office work for someone else

The secretary managed the boss's calendar

a person who holds a high administrative position in an organization or government

The secretary leads the department

a person who does office work

A secretary helps with general office duties

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

In scene

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

Excuse me, where is the station?

used to ask someone to repeat what they said because you did not hear or understand it

Excuse me could you say that again

a polite way to get someone's attention or say sorry

Excuse me can you help me

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me I did not see you

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