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Gossip Girl — Season 5 Episode 21

Words & meanings

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coming after all others; the only one left

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coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

coming immediately before the present

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coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

in a way that is suitable or pleasing

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in a way that is suitable or pleasing

This is the right way to do it

a better position or greater power than others

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a better position or greater power than others

They believed in the superiority of their culture

into pieces or parts

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into pieces or parts

The machine fell apart

not together

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not together

They live apart

separated into parts

The clock fell apart

in a way that is not together

They live apart from each other

the time after finishing work

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the time after finishing work

I like to go to the gym after work

happening after the end of the work day

We have an after-work party tonight

to start to feel less ill or upset

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to start to feel less ill or upset

I hope you feel better soon

a large group of related families

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a large group of related families

He belongs to a large clan

interested in serious culture and learning

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interested in serious culture and learning

She enjoys highbrow movies

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 story that may not be true

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a story that may not be true

I heard a rumor about him

a piece of information that is spread without being confirmed as true

I heard a rumor about the new project

to have your home in a place

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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 go into a place or vehicle

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to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

without revealing who you are

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without revealing who you are

He donated the money anonymously

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

the most recent time before now

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the most recent time before now

I ate sushi last time

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last time

happening or coming just before the present

I went there last time

in a real or honest way

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in a real or honest way

He is truly sorry for his mistake

in a genuine or honest way

I am truly sorry

extremely

He is truly kind

to say what is important without extra details

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to say what is important without extra details

Please stop wasting time and get to the point

happening right away

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happening right away

I need an instant response

a very short period of time

It happened in an instant

made to be ready very fast

I drink instant coffee every morning

very bad or unpleasant

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very bad or unpleasant

The weather is lousy today

a long written report for a school class

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a long written report for a school class

She finished her term paper last night

a piece of writing for school or publication

I have to write a long term paper for my history class

a long written assignment completed at the end of a school term

I have to write a term paper for history class

able to read and write

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able to read and write

It is important that every child becomes literate

a secret plan or action to deceive someone

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a secret plan or action to deceive someone

The spy used subterfuge to gain access to the building

a matter that is decided in a court of law

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a matter that is decided in a court of law

The police are working on the case

a box or bag for storing or carrying things

He put the phone in its case

a particular situation or example

This is a special case

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

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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

to do something good to make up for a mistake

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to do something good to make up for a mistake

I will make it up to you

to do something good for a person to show you are sorry for a mistake or disappointment you caused them

I will make it up to you

not hard to do or understand

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not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

not hard to do

This math problem is easy

a picture taken with a camera

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a picture taken with a camera

I took a photo

a printed or digital image made with a camera

I took a photo of the cat

done after careful planning in advance

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done after careful planning in advance

The crime was premeditated

to hurt or annoy someone who has hurt you

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to hurt or annoy someone who has hurt you

I will get back at him

to do something bad to someone who hurt you

I will get back at him

in an unsatisfactory way

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in an unsatisfactory way

He played the game badly

very much

I badly need some help

to form letters or words on a surface

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to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

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

at any time of the day

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at any time of the day

He works day or night

not right or not working properly

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not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

to rise to your feet from a sitting or lying position

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to rise to your feet from a sitting or lying position

I need to get up to reach the book

to be involved in something

What are you getting up to today?

a set of clothes that you wear

She wore a funny get-up to the party

to wake someone from sleep

Please get the children up early

to move away from a place

I have to get up and leave now

to move from a sitting or lying position to a standing one

I get up early every morning

to make a feeling or hope stronger

You should get up your courage

to be very sure about something

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to be very sure about something

I bet he is late

to risk money on a game or race

He bet on the red car

the most suitable or helpful option

Taking the train is your best bet

to think something is likely true

I bet he will arrive late

in a way that is known by many people

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in a way that is known by many people

He is famously stubborn

in a very good way

They get along famously

to permit or allow someone to do something

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to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to tell someone something

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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

perhaps; used to say that something may be true

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perhaps; used to say that something may be true

This is possibly the best way

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

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a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

See you tomorrow

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

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a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

to comprehend or grasp meaning

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to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

an earlier copy of a publication

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an earlier copy of a publication

I am looking for a back issue of this magazine

at a time before the present

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at a time before the present

I finished the work earlier today

happening or arriving before the expected time

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happening or arriving before the expected time

The plane arrived earlier than expected

happening or coming before a particular time

We arrived earlier than our friends

an expensive sparkling white wine from France

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an expensive sparkling white wine from France

We celebrated with a glass of champagne

an expensive white sparkling wine

They served champagne at the party

a type of fizzy white wine, often drunk at celebrations

Many people enjoy sparkling wine

a sparkling wine from France

They drank champagne to celebrate

clothes worn under your outer clothes

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clothes worn under your outer clothes

I need to buy new underwear

for the reason that

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for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

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from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

to experience or deal with something

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to experience or deal with something

She went through a hard time

to be successfully finished or approved

The trade agreement went through yesterday

to read or check something carefully from beginning to end

Please go through these documents

to move from one side to the other

We will go through the tunnel

to be officially accepted or completed

The contract finally went through

to experience a difficult situation

She went through a difficult time

to have actual being or to be present

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to have actual being or to be present

Do you think aliens exist?

content

Do ghosts really exist

to form an idea about something without being sure

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to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

used to give one reason or example

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used to give one reason or example

One thing I like about this house is the garden

causing pain or discomfort

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causing pain or discomfort

The injury was very painful

used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

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used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

I don't like it. Neither do I

not one or the other

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not one or the other

Neither book is good

not one of two people or things

Neither of the students is here

not one or the other

The box is neither big nor small

a response to a question

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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

groups that report the news

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groups that report the news

The media reported on the event

the ways people share news and information

Social media is very popular

one of two equal parts of something

The media of the path was marked

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg

She bought a new pair of media

an empty or available area

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an empty or available area

There is no space here

to place things at a distance from each other

You should space the plants out

to fail to remember something

I spaced out during the lesson

a person's current state or circumstances

I am in a good space right now

to be required or expected to do something

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to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

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to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

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

a short time ago

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a short time ago

I recently moved here

a short time ago

I recently started a new job

used to ask about the quantity or price of something

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used to ask about the quantity or price of something

How much is this

to speak about a topic

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to speak about a topic

We need to talk about the plan

to highlight how extreme something is

Talk about a lucky break

to say something about a particular subject

They talked about the project

used to express agreement or acceptance

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used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

to have a need for something

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to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

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 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

to take someone into police custody

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to take someone into police custody

The police arrested the man

a sudden stop in function

He suffered a cardiac arrest

to take someone into legal custody

The police will arrest the thief

to seize someone by legal authority

They arrested him at the airport

an expression of appreciation

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an expression of appreciation

He sent his thanks

to tell someone you are grateful

Thanks for the help

a short phrase used to show you are grateful

Thanks for your help

to give something and receive something else

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to give something and receive something else

I want to trade my red pen for your blue one

the activity of exchanging goods or money

International trade is important for the economy

a slang term for working-class or tough men, especially as sexual partners

He is just trade to him

a job or type of work that requires special skills

He learned a trade from his father

after a long time or delay

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after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

in an exact manner

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in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

to have knowledge or information about something

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to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

to live in the same house as someone

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to live in the same house as someone

They live together in a small apartment

to reside in the same house

They live together in a small house

in a way that is easy to see or understand

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in a way that is easy to see or understand

He is obviously lying

an expression of surprise or admiration

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an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

a word used to show shock or amazement

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a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

produced through speaking

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produced through speaking

Spoken English is different from written English

to produce words with your mouth

English is a spoken language

to say words

He has spoken about this issue

to strongly dislike

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to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

used to add force to a statement

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used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

the extra weight a woman carries after giving birth

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the extra weight a woman carries after giving birth

She is trying to lose her baby weight

people who are old

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people who are old

He takes care of elderly parents

an older adult, especially one who is retired

The elderly couple walks in the park

a person who pretends to be someone else

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a person who pretends to be someone else

He was exposed as an imposter who lied about his identity

the way people or things behave and affect each other

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the way people or things behave and affect each other

The team has a great dynamic

full of energy and activity

She is a dynamic person

not including

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not including

Everyone was there except for John

not including someone or something

Everyone arrived except for John

used to introduce the only thing that is not included

Everyone came except for John

related to a celebration

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related to a celebration

They had a celebratory dinner

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