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How I Met Your Mother — Season 1 Episode 2

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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

In scene

one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

at all times; every time

In scene

at all times; every time

I always wake up early

to meet someone by chance

In scene

to meet someone by chance

I ran into an old friend

to hit an object by accident while moving

I ran into a tree while skiing

to experience a problem or difficulty

We ran into some problems

to get to a particular amount or level

The costs ran into thousands

a word or phrase that someone is called

In scene

a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

a close male friend or brother

In scene

a close male friend or brother

He is my bro

an informal word for a man

In scene

an informal word for a man

What's up bro

an informal word for a brother

He is my bro

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

to go again to a place or topic

In scene

to go again to a place or topic

I went back to the office

in a higher place

In scene

in a higher place

The bird is up there

in the location mentioned earlier

The bird is up there in the tree

in that place above

Look at the bird up there

the number 1

In scene

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 appear to be a certain way

In scene

to appear to be a certain way

That sounds great

something you hear

I heard a strange sound

packed tightly with material

In scene

packed tightly with material

I bought a stuffed toy

to put something into a container or space tightly

She stuffed the clothes into the bag

having eaten enough food

I am stuffed

to have an idea or opinion

In scene

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

In scene

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

to go back to a place or activity

In scene

to go back to a place or activity

I will get back to work soon

to reply or speak to someone again later

I will get back to you soon

items worn on the body

In scene

items worn on the body

I like my new clothes

to put clothes on someone

She clothes the children

covered with water or another liquid

The clothes are wet

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

the part of the body you use to walk

In scene

the part of the body you use to walk

My leg hurts

one section of a long journey or event

This is the final leg of the trip

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

a piece of equipment that does a specific task

In scene

a piece of equipment that does a specific task

The machine is working

a powerful group that controls political activities

The local political machine holds great power

in any case

In scene

in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

having no doubt; confident

In scene

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

to put something at risk

In scene

to put something at risk

Do not jeopardize your health

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

In scene

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

something you aim for

In scene

something you aim for

My target is to learn English

to direct something toward a specific thing

The company targeted young customers

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

In scene

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

I read a book

to arrange to use something in advance

I want to book a room

to officially record someone's arrest in police records

The police decided to book the suspect

a word used when leaving

In scene

a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

the state of no longer having something

In scene

the state of no longer having something

The company suffered a huge loss

a state of not knowing what to do or say

I was at a loss for words

an idea or arrangement for doing something

In scene

an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

to have or hold something with you

In scene

to have or hold something with you

Do you carry an umbrella

to help someone keep going or stay strong

Courage carries him through the day

to have something as a result or consequence

This job carries great responsibility

to speak to someone using a telephone

In scene

to speak to someone using a telephone

I am calling my friend

a strong feeling that you should do a particular job or activity with your life

Teaching is my true calling

to say something aloud to someone

He is calling your name

after a long time or delay

In scene

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

to arrive at a place

In scene

to arrive at a place

How do I get to the station

to have the chance to do something

In scene

to have the chance to do something

You get to meet the director

to start doing something

We will get to the main topic soon

to have an emotional effect on someone

Her bad mood started to get to me

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

In scene

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

to turn around quickly

In scene

to turn around quickly

The dancer started to spin

a particular way of presenting or interpreting something

In scene

a particular way of presenting or interpreting something

He put a positive spin on the news

to play recorded music for an audience

The DJ will spin some records at the party

a brief ride in a vehicle

We went for a quick spin

a small animal with a long tail that lives in trees

In scene

a small animal with a long tail that lives in trees

The monkey is eating a banana

to make fun of someone in a playful or annoying way

Stop monkeying him while he studies

having good luck

In scene

having good luck

I am the luckiest person

the number 2

In scene

the number 2

I have two cats

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

a very good friend

In scene

a very good friend

She is my best friend

to engage in sexual activity

In scene

to engage in sexual activity

They decided to have sex

an alcoholic drink made from grain

In scene

an alcoholic drink made from grain

I would like a beer

to give someone something

Can you beer me the pen

to give someone a drink, especially an alcoholic one

Let me beer you a drink

a period of sixty seconds

In scene

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

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

the red liquid that flows through your body

In scene

the red liquid that flows through your body

Blood carries oxygen

sounds arranged in a pleasing way

In scene

sounds arranged in a pleasing way

I love listening to music

a difficult or unpleasant situation

He had to face the music for his actions

a garment worn on the upper body

In scene

a garment worn on the upper body

He is wearing a white shirt

not honest or sincere

In scene

not honest or sincere

His apology seemed insincere

a description of events

In scene

a description of events

I read a long story

a floor or level of a building

The house has two stories

a particular situation or set of events

That is a different story

used to make a polite request

In scene

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

a liquid that you can drink

In scene

a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

the natural body that orbits Earth

In scene

the natural body that orbits Earth

The moon is bright tonight

to show one's bare buttocks to someone

He decided to moon the crowd

the time when the moon is not visible from earth

The new moon is not visible at night

a child who is four years old

In scene

a child who is four years old

The four year old is sleeping

or something like that

In scene

or something like that

Do you want some tea or something?

to be referred to by a particular name

In scene

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

to leave a place

In scene

to leave a place

It is time to go out

to be sent or delivered

The invitations went out yesterday

to stop functioning or shining

The lights suddenly went out

appealing in a youthful or charming way

In scene

appealing in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

trying to be clever in a way that is annoying or disrespectful

Don't get cute with me

to make something more charming or appealing

You can cute up the room with some colorful cushions

connected to the basic laws of a country

In scene

connected to the basic laws of a country

This is a constitutional right

a short walk taken for exercise or health

He takes a daily constitutional

to speak with someone

In scene

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

to have clothing on the body

In scene

to have clothing on the body

I wear a watch

the damage that happens to something from normal use

The carpet began to wear

to make someone feel very tired

The hard work began to wear him

to show a feeling or quality through your appearance or behavior

She wears a happy expression

to organize and hold an event

In scene

to organize and hold an event

I will throw a party

to make something move through the air

In scene

to make something move through the air

Throw the ball to me

a light cover for a bed or sofa

Put a throw on the sofa

to make someone feel confused or surprised

The sudden question really threw me

feeling strong romantic affection for someone

In scene

feeling strong romantic affection for someone

They are in love

a large ball of burning gas in space that appears as a point of light

In scene

a large ball of burning gas in space that appears as a point of light

The stars are bright tonight

a person who is very dear to you

You are my star

a famous person, especially in entertainment

She is a movie star

to have a leading role in a performance

He stars in the new play

to plan something carefully and completely

In scene

to plan something carefully and completely

We need to plan out the project

to cause something to go somewhere

In scene

to cause something to go somewhere

I will send him to school

to send information to someone

I will send an email to him

moving ahead in a direction

Please send the letter to my house

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I send to do this

to hold someone closely in a loving way

In scene

to hold someone closely in a loving way

I want to cuddle with you

to talk in a rapid, unintelligible way

In scene

to talk in a rapid, unintelligible way

He began to gibber in fear

feeling happy and relaxed in a place

In scene

feeling happy and relaxed in a place

I feel at home here

the place where you live

He is at home

a belief or idea that something is true or will happen

In scene

a belief or idea that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling it will rain

a strong feeling or emotion

Love is a powerful feeling

the general mood or character of a place

The room has a cozy feeling

an emotion that you experience

Love is a strong feeling

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I am feeling happy today

to have a physical or emotional feeling

I can feel the wind

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

I feel that we are lost

expecting good things to happen

I have a hopeful feeling about this

the belief that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling he knows

a belief that something is true without proof

She trusts her intuition

a physical or emotional feeling

I have a strange feeling

to have an opinion or attitude

I have a feeling that we should go

a formal written law or rule

In scene

a formal written law or rule

The statute was passed by parliament

to seem or appear a certain way

In scene

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

In scene

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

used to get someone's attention

In scene

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to turn your eyes toward something

In scene

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

to not do something correctly or not hit something

In scene

to not do something correctly or not hit something

He missed the target

not present or not there

I missed the bus

to feel sad that someone is not with you

I miss my family

a girl or young woman

Miss Taylor is my teacher

in a very excited or enthusiastic way

In scene

in a very excited or enthusiastic way

She eagerly opened the gift

a place with many houses and buildings where people live

In scene

a place with many houses and buildings where people live

I live in a small town

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

to tell a secret or private information

In scene

to tell a secret or private information

Spill the secret

a liquid that has been accidentally spilled

There is a spill on the carpet

to cause liquid to fall accidentally

Don't spill the milk

to cause blood to flow out

They tried to avoid spilling blood

used to show that a list continues in a similar way

In scene

used to show that a list continues in a similar way

Bring pens, paper, etcetera

a cause or explanation for something

In scene

a cause or explanation for something

Give me one good reason

the ability to think and make sensible decisions

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

to walk in a slow, relaxed way

In scene

to walk in a slow, relaxed way

They took a stroll in the park

to telephone someone

In scene

to telephone someone

I will call up my mother

to order members of a military reserve to active service

They called up the reserves

to move someone to a higher level or position

He was called up to the national team

to order someone to do something

The army called up the soldiers

a color between red and blue

In scene

a color between red and blue

I have a purple shirt

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