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Gossip Girl — Season 6 Episode 9

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causing fear

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causing fear

This movie is very scary

the most scary or frightening

This is the scariest movie

a loud sound that warns of danger that is not real

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a loud sound that warns of danger that is not real

It was a false alarm

food used to attract fish or animals

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food used to attract fish or animals

He used a worm as bait

to deliberately annoy or provoke someone

He tried to bait me into an argument

a place for helicopters to land

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a place for helicopters to land

The hospital has a helipad on the roof

very bad or mean

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very bad or mean

That was a nasty comment

the act of having sex

They had sexual intercourse

something that makes you realize a problem or danger

The accident was a wake up call for him

a phone call to wake someone up

I requested a wake-up call at seven

to cause something to be defeated

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to cause something to be defeated

The scandal is bringing down the government

having the skill or opportunity to do something

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having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

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a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The room is 10 feet wide

the parts of the body you stand on

My feet are cold

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The wall is ten feet high

to make someone a victim of a crime or bad treatment

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to make someone a victim of a crime or bad treatment

They should not victimize innocent people

the real facts about something

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the real facts about something

Tell me the truth

having no intelligence or common sense

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having no intelligence or common sense

He made an empty headed mistake

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

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to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every day

familiar with something because you have experienced it

I am used to the cold weather

not interesting or exciting

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not interesting or exciting

The movie was dull

not having a sharp edge or point

This knife is too dull to cut bread

to make something less strong or intense

The medicine helped to dull the pain

to be of significance or relevance

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to be of significance or relevance

It does not matter to me

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

This is a private matter

a short period of time

It happened in a matter of days

the material that things are made of

Everything is made of matter

significance or relevance

This work is a matter of great importance

a difficult or troubling situation

I have a private matter to discuss with you

a topic or situation being discussed

We should focus on the matter at hand

a physical material or substance

Everything in the universe is made of matter

a subject or situation being discussed

Let us talk about a different matter

to enter a vehicle

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to enter a vehicle

Get on the bus

to become older

He is getting on in years

to enter or climb onto a bus, train, or plane

I will get on the bus

to have a friendly or harmonious relationship with someone

I get on well with my sister

to make someone feel annoyed

You are getting on my nerves

to manage or advance with a task or situation

How are you getting on with your work

to deal with a situation or activity

How are you getting on

to have a friendly relationship with someone

They get on well with each other

in a short time

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in a short time

I have enough money

that is enough; no more

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that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

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as much as needed

This is enough for me

as much as is needed

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as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

very firm or severe

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very firm or severe

The company has stringent rules about safety

for all time, always

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for all time, always

I will love you forever

for a very long period

I will remember this day forever

to begin again from the start

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to begin again from the start

I want to start over

to start doing something again from the very beginning

I had to start over after the mistake

a person who makes secret plans, especially to do something bad

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a person who makes secret plans, especially to do something bad

The schemers were planning to rob the bank

people who make secret plans to do something bad

The schemers hid their true intentions

a small room for storing things

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a small room for storing things

Put your coat in the closet

kept hidden or private

He is a closet fan of that band

to be required or expected to do something

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to be required or expected to do something

You are expected to arrive on time

a strong feeling of support or allegiance

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a strong feeling of support or allegiance

He showed great loyalty to his team

being true and devoted to someone or something

Loyalty is important in a friendship

a very small photograph of printed pages

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a very small photograph of printed pages

The library stores newspapers on microfilm

a roll of film that stores tiny images of documents

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a roll of film that stores tiny images of documents

The library uses microfilm to store old newspapers

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

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a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

See you tomorrow

a way of describing something by comparing it to something else

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a way of describing something by comparing it to something else

He used a metaphor to explain the idea

to say you will not do or accept something

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to say you will not do or accept something

He refused the offer

to say that you will not do something

He refused to help me

to say that you will not do or accept something

He refused the offer

waste material that is thrown away

Please take out the refuse

in an exact manner

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in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

responsibility for a problem or error

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responsibility for a problem or error

It was my fault that we were late

to say someone did something wrong

It is hard to fault his work

a large break in the earth's surface

There is a fault line under this city

a bad or weak quality in a person's character

Everyone has a personal fault

in a formal or official way

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in a formal or official way

They are officially married

in a way that follows official rules or procedures

The building was officially opened yesterday

to say words to someone

In scene

to say words to someone

I can speak English

at this very moment

I am speaking right now

to communicate using words in a particular language

Do you speak Spanish

to say words to someone

Please speak slowly

to say words to someone

He speaks to the crowd

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

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despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

Although it was raining, we went out

to increase or become very successful quickly

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to increase or become very successful quickly

The local economy is booming

a long pole used to support a microphone, sail, or camera

The cameraman used a boom for the shot

a loud deep sound

I heard a loud boom

used to describe a sudden or exciting event

The fireworks went boom in the sky

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

a part of a country's military that protects its coasts and waters

In scene

a part of a country's military that protects its coasts and waters

The coast guard rescued the sailors

an organization that patrols coasts to help people in danger at sea

The coast guard rescued the boat

a group that protects people at sea

The coast guard arrived quickly

to throw something lightly

In scene

to throw something lightly

He tossed the keys to me

to mix ingredients lightly

Toss the salad with the dressing

to search a place thoroughly, often by making a mess

The police tossed the room for evidence

to move your body restlessly from side to side while sleeping

I tossed and turned all night

something that makes you want to create or do something

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something that makes you want to create or do something

Nature is a great source of inspiration

a sudden good idea or creative urge

She found inspiration for her painting

exceptional quality or intelligence

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exceptional quality or intelligence

His brilliance surprised everyone

to decide to take or do something

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to decide to take or do something

I will go for the cake

to be true or relevant for someone or something

The same rule goes for everyone

to depart from a place

I have to go for today

to try to get or achieve something

You should go for your dreams

to be true or relevant for someone or something

This rule goes for everyone

to try to do or get something

I will go for the top prize

to have a particular price

This painting goes for a high price

to plan or intend to do something

We go for an early start tomorrow

to be suitable or right for someone

That color goes for your skin tone

to support or choose someone

I go for the local team

to try to achieve something

You should go for your dreams

to want or choose something

I think I will go for the salad

to try to hit or defeat someone

The dog might go for you

to have knowledge of something

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to have knowledge of something

He knew the truth

understand | to have knowledge of something

I knew the answer

very pleasing or beautiful

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very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

nice or enjoyable

In scene

nice or enjoyable

We had a lovely day at the park

a person who is kind and pleasant

She is a lovely person

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

the number 1

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the number 1

I have one apple in my bag

one part of a series (e.g., an episode)

I watched episode one last night

a very short period of time

Wait for one moment please

to a small degree

This is one better than that

to try to find something

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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

the path or line along which something moves

In scene

the path or line along which something moves

I am on my way

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

No way

a manner or method of doing something

This is the best way

by a large amount

It is way too expensive

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

having as part of a group

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having as part of a group

Everyone is invited, including me

a group of people who do a particular job or have a particular purpose

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a group of people who do a particular job or have a particular purpose

The team worked on the project

the time when it is dark outside

The nights are cold

the time when it is dark and people are usually at home

I work late at nights

the dark part of the day

The nights are very cold here

the time when it is dark and people sleep

I sleep at nights

the first thing you do at the start of a period

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the first thing you do at the start of a period

The first thing you need to do is register

the first time something happens

That was the first thing I noticed

the most important or basic piece of information about a subject

First thing you need to learn is grammar

to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

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to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

I need to speak to you

to make someone feel understood or moved

This movie really speaks to me

to talk to someone seriously about their bad behavior or mistakes

The teacher had to speak to the student

to have a conversation with someone

I need to speak to you

to talk to someone

I need to speak to him

to have a conversation with someone

I want to speak to the manager

having no pity or mercy

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having no pity or mercy

He is a ruthless businessman

having no pity or compassion

The ruthless boss fired everyone

suitable or proper for the situation

In scene

suitable or proper for the situation

A formal apology is in order

placed in a neat, correct, or organized way

The books are in order on the shelf

the way things are placed or happen one after another

Please put the files in order

for the purpose of

He worked hard in order to succeed

a sudden strong expression of feeling

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a sudden strong expression of feeling

He had a sudden outburst of anger

the act of dealing with or controlling something

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the act of dealing with or controlling something

Good management is important for success

the people who run a business or organization

The management decided to hire more staff

the qualities that make someone suitable for a role

His management is perfect for this role

the people who run a business or organization

The management decided to change the policy

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

In scene

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

a thing that shows what something is like

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a thing that shows what something is like

Can you give me an example

a specific case used to illustrate something

Give me an example

a person who manages the career of a performer or athlete

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a person who manages the career of a performer or athlete

The singer has a good manager

a person who controls a business or team

He is a great manager

a person who is in charge of a team or business

The manager is in a meeting

a way out used in an emergency

In scene

a way out used in an emergency

Please look for the emergency exit

to get or bring something, especially information, to a screen or view

In scene

to get or bring something, especially information, to a screen or view

I will pull up the data now

to raise something, especially clothing

Pull up your socks

to bring something nearer

Please pull up a chair to the table

to bring a vehicle to a stop

The taxi pulled up at the corner

to move a planned event to an earlier time

We will pull up the meeting to Monday

to cause repeated distress or worry

In scene

to cause repeated distress or worry

The memory of the accident haunts him

a place someone often visits for fun or socializing

This cafe is a popular haunt for local students

to appear in a place as a ghost

Ghosts haunt this old house

to go to a place frequently

He likes to haunt this local cafe

to break down or decompose

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to break down or decompose

The fruit began to rot

to appear to be the case

In scene

to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to be about or relate to something

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to be about or relate to something

This problem concerns all of us

something that makes you feel anxious

In scene

something that makes you feel anxious

My main concern is the weather

a large business organization

It is a large manufacturing concern

something that is your job or duty to deal with

That is none of your concern

the land along the side of a river

In scene

the land along the side of a river

We sat on the river bank

a business where people keep and borrow money

I have a bank account

to keep or store something for later use

You should bank your savings for later

to lean or tilt to one side

The plane banked to the left

causing public outrage or violating accepted standards of behavior

In scene

causing public outrage or violating accepted standards of behavior

His behavior was scandalous

causing public outrage or moral shock

It was a scandalous decision

an unexpected and harmful event

In scene

an unexpected and harmful event

It was a car accident

an unexpected event that causes damage or injury

There was a car accident yesterday

something that happens without being planned

It was just an accident

having a husband or wife

In scene

having a husband or wife

They want to marry soon

to become joined in marriage

They decided to marry last year

to be very committed to something

He married his life to music

not smart or not able to think well

In scene

not smart or not able to think well

That was a dumb question

to make something easier to understand

They had to dumb down the manual

not able to talk

The man was born dumb

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 move from one place to another

In scene

to move from one place to another

He went to the store

to change into a different state

The milk went bad

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He let the bird go

to move to a lower place

The elevator went down to the first floor

connected with a specific person

In scene

connected with a specific person

I have a personal opinion

relating to someone's character in a way that might be hurtful

His comments were too personal

relating to a particular person

This is a personal matter

a favorable time or situation

In scene

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

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

In scene

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

to have or keep something as your property

In scene

to have or keep something as your property

She owned a small car

to have something as property

The land owned by him is large

an action that is against the law

In scene

an action that is against the law

Stealing is a crime

the act of betraying your country

He was punished for the crime of betraying his country

an act that is against the law

Stealing is a serious crime

to say someone did something wrong

In scene

to say someone did something wrong

I blame the rain for the delay

to say that someone is responsible for something bad

Do not blame me for this mistake

to say someone did something wrong

They blamed him for his selfish behavior

the state of being responsible for something bad

He accepted the blame for the accident

a choice that you make after thinking

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a choice that you make after thinking

It was a difficult decision

the act of choosing between two or more possibilities

He made a difficult decision

feeling shock or wonder because something was unexpected

In scene

feeling shock or wonder because something was unexpected

I was surprised to see her

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by your success

happening without warning, intended to surprise

The visit was a surprised event

as a result of

In scene

as a result of

We stayed home because of the rain

due to something

The game was canceled because of the rain

as a result of

We stayed at home because of the rain

on account of

We stayed home because of the rain

recently made or not old

In scene

recently made or not old

I need a fresh start

rude or disrespectful in a bold way

Don't be fresh with me

having little or no experience in a particular activity or situation

He is fresh to this job

to give someone the latest information

I got fresh news about the event

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