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Gossip Girl — Season 5 Episode 18

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used to make a polite request

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used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

to make someone feel ashamed or foolish

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to make someone feel ashamed or foolish

He didn't want to humiliate her in public

to make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed

He tried to humiliate me

making you feel ashamed or embarrassed

It was a humiliating moment for him

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

moderately hot; at a pleasant moderate heat

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moderately hot; at a pleasant moderate heat

The weather is warm today

kind and caring

She is a warm person

to make something hot

I need to warm the milk

to say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

used to say something positive despite a problem

In scene

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

not less than; at the very least

In scene

not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

a response to a question

In scene

a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

covering a large area or many details

In scene

covering a large area or many details

He has extensive knowledge of history

thorough

The report provides an extensive analysis

to be very sure about something

In scene

to be very sure about something

I swear I saw him

to make a serious statement or promise

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to make a serious statement or promise

I swear to tell the truth

to use bad language

Do not swear in class

to have fun with others

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to have fun with others

Let's party up tonight!

to give something to a person or organization

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to give something to a person or organization

I am donating my old clothes to charity

the evening before today

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the evening before today

I went to the cinema last night

the evening before today

I slept well last night

to give information to someone

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to give information to someone

He told me the secret

to say something to someone

She told me a secret

to give information to someone

She told a story

to make sure something is done

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to make sure something is done

I will see to the problem

to make sure something is done properly

I will see to the final details

to deal with something

I will see to the paperwork later

to go and see someone for a short time

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to go and see someone for a short time

I will stop by later

to make a short or informal visit to a person or place

I will stop by your office later

clean and untouched

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clean and untouched

The beach was in pristine condition

to make someone feel sad or worried

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to make someone feel sad or worried

Please do not upset her

feeling unhappy or worried

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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

a liquid that has been accidentally spilled

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a liquid that has been accidentally spilled

There is a spill on the carpet

to tell a secret or private information

In scene

to tell a secret or private information

Spill the secret

to cause liquid to fall accidentally

Don't spill the milk

to cause blood to flow out

They tried to avoid spilling blood

fully developed or trained

In scene

fully developed or trained

He is a full-fledged member

to treat someone in a mild, not harsh way

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to treat someone in a mild, not harsh way

Take it easy on him during the argument

an informal way to say goodbye to someone

Take it easy see you tomorrow

to become calm or stop worrying

Just take it easy

to stay calm and not worry

You should take it easy during the weekend

a place to live that is part of a larger building

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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 go back to a place or activity

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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 feel interested in or worried about someone or something

In scene

to feel interested in or worried about someone or something

I care about my grades

to like or think highly of someone

I care about my friends

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

to fail to remember something

In scene

to fail to remember something

He forgot his keys

to bring something back to your mind

I forgot my keys

to not remember something

I forgot my keys at home

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

one thousand thousand

In scene

one thousand thousand

A million people live here

the flat area on the top of your legs when you are sitting

In scene

the flat area on the top of your legs when you are sitting

The baby slept in her lap

one complete trip around a track or course

He ran one lap of the track

something that appears real but is not

That is an illusion

to move with a gentle splashing sound against a surface

The water laps against the rocks

as a result of

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as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

a person with great knowledge or skill

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a person with great knowledge or skill

She is an expert in this field

to say yes to something

In scene

to say yes to something

She accepted the invitation

to recognize something as true or valid

I accept the truth

a penalty for doing something wrong

I accept your offer

to take something that is offered

He accepted the award

the way things are organized or arranged

In scene

the way things are organized or arranged

I like your desk setup

a good or valid reason for something

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a good or valid reason for something

They have grounds to complain

the area of land around a building

They walked around the school grounds

the act of sharing information or ideas

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the act of sharing information or ideas

Good communication is essential

the act of sharing information with others

We use phones for communication

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

connected to the physical structure of a living thing

In scene

connected to the physical structure of a living thing

The doctor studied the anatomical structure of the body

the most unpleasant or of the lowest quality

In scene

the most unpleasant or of the lowest quality

This is the worst movie I have ever seen

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

ready to be used or controlled

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ready to be used or controlled

The car is at your disposal

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

money paid for a service

In scene

money paid for a service

You have to pay an entry fee

money paid for a service

The entrance fee is ten dollars

a disease caused by the hepatitis C virus that affects the liver

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a disease caused by the hepatitis C virus that affects the liver

He was diagnosed with hep c

one more; a different one

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one more; a different one

I want another cup of coffee

moving at a low speed

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moving at a low speed

The train is very slow

to make something move less quickly

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to make something move less quickly

You must slow down

happening at a low rate or with little activity

Business was slow today

moving at a low speed

The train is very slow

to put words or information into a document or space

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to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

to form letters or words on a surface

In scene

to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

to create words on a page

I want to write a story

to form letters or words on a surface

Please write your name here

to say no to or not accept

In scene

to say no to or not accept

He rejected the offer

something that has been refused or not accepted

The factory sells the rejects cheaply

something that has been refused or not accepted

This shirt is a reject

having left or disappeared

In scene

having left or disappeared

The milk is gone

to change to a state or condition

He has gone mad

to move from one place to another

She has gone home

no longer present in a place

She is gone for the day

to no longer be present

The cookies are all gone

no longer present or existing

The milk is gone

to move away from a place

They have gone to the cinema

no longer present or available

My phone is gone

no longer in the place it was before

My keys are gone

having moved away or disappeared

The summer is gone

far away from other people or places

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far away from other people or places

The cabin was in a lonely place

unhappy because you have no friends or company

In scene

unhappy because you have no friends or company

I feel lonely when I am at home alone

of the best quality or highest standard

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of the best quality or highest standard

She has a lot of class

a meeting where you learn something

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a meeting where you learn something

I have an English class today

a group of things that share similar features

My class is very friendly

rude or impolite behavior

That comment showed no class

a group of students in the same year at school

I like my class

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to call him

used to say that something will happen in the future

It is going to rain

to make secret plans with others to do something wrong

In scene

to make secret plans with others to do something wrong

The villains conspired to steal the treasure

to make secret plans with others to do something wrong

They conspired to rob the bank

to secretly plan something together

They conspired to overthrow the government

before now; in the past

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before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

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in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

taking too much of a drug

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taking too much of a drug

He accidentally took an overdose

to take too much of a drug

She took an overdose of pills

to give someone too much of a harmful drug

She took an overdose of medicine

exactly in this place

In scene

exactly in this place

I will wait for you right here

in this exact place

Stay right here

in the exact place where someone is

My book is right here

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

a boy who goes to school

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a boy who goes to school

The schoolboy walked to school

as much as needed

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as much as needed

This is enough for me

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

that is enough; no more

That is enough

to urge someone to do something

In scene

to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

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

a person who reads

In scene

a person who reads

The reader liked the book

a book used for learning to read

The teacher gave us a reader

a machine that reads information

The card reader is broken

someone who reads a text

She is a fast reader

to organize and hold a social gathering

In scene

to organize and hold a social gathering

She wants to throw a party this weekend

to organize and hold a social event

We will throw a party for her birthday

to organize a social event

We will throw a party tonight

to think about something again

In scene

to think about something again

Please reconsider your decision

correct or right for the situation

In scene

correct or right for the situation

Please wear proper shoes for the hike

correct or right for the situation

You should wear proper clothes for the meeting

correct or right for the situation

Please use the proper tools

polite and following social rules

He is a very proper young man

to increase or collect over time

Dirt builds up in the corners

to make someone stronger or more confident

Regular exercise helps build up your strength

to make something larger or stronger

You should build up your strength

to make someone stronger or healthier

He is trying to build up his muscles

the process of getting ready for something

There was a long build-up to the event

the act of dying

In scene

the act of dying

Everyone was sad about his passing

lasting only a short time

It was just a passing thought

going by or beyond something

I saw a passing train

to achieve a passing score

I am happy about passing the exam

a time when you travel or rest from work

In scene

a time when you travel or rest from work

I am on vacation now

not like anything else

In scene

not like anything else

He possesses a singular talent

one only

He has a singular goal

feeling relaxed and not worried

In scene

feeling relaxed and not worried

I feel comfortable here

making you feel relaxed and without pain

This bed is very comfortable

to place clothing or an accessory on your body

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to place clothing or an accessory on your body

You should put it on before you go out

to put something on a surface

Please put it on the table

to give someone the chance to take something

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to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

a suggestion of something to be done or given

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a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

a place where string or rope is twisted together

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a place where string or rope is twisted together

I cannot untie this knot

a tight, painful lump in a muscle

I have a knot in my shoulder

a place where string or rope is twisted together

He tied a knot in the rope

a unit for measuring the speed of wind or water

The boat is moving at ten knots

having a positive or desirable quality

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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

a small problem or fault

In scene

a small problem or fault

There is a glitch in the system

a small problem that stops a machine or system from working correctly

There was a small glitch in the software

an area that someone controls or considers their own

In scene

an area that someone controls or considers their own

This is my turf

the surface layer of soil with grass growing on it

The gardener laid new turf

a dish made of meat, especially steak

He ordered the turf option

to force someone to go somewhere

They turfed him out of the club

a regular section in a newspaper or magazine written by a specific person

In scene

a regular section in a newspaper or magazine written by a specific person

She writes a column for the local newspaper

a vertical arrangement of items in a list or table

In scene

a vertical arrangement of items in a list or table

Read the first column of the table

a regular part of a newspaper or magazine

She writes a weekly column for the newspaper

a tall, narrow vertical structure

The building is supported by a stone column

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

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used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

used to add a negative statement

In scene

used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

a special advantage or benefit

In scene

a special advantage or benefit

Education is a privilege

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

an action that is against the law

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an action that is against the law

He was punished for his wrongdoing

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 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

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