TV Series How I Met Your Mother Season 1

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How I Met Your Mother — Season 1 Episode 9

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great beauty or public praise and admiration

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great beauty or public praise and admiration

The glory of the sunset is breathtaking

great respect or praise that people get for doing something important

It is a glory to help others

great beauty or public praise and admiration

They enjoyed the glory of the sunset

in accordance with fact or reality

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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 situation where things cannot move or progress

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a situation where things cannot move or progress

The process hit a logjam

a manner or method of doing something

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a manner or method of doing something

This is the best way

by a large amount

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by a large amount

It is way too expensive

the path or line along which something moves

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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 cold mixture of raw vegetables

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a cold mixture of raw vegetables

I like fresh salad

to be given something

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to be given something

I received a letter

good for your body and health

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good for your body and health

Fruit is very nutritious

a farm building for storing crops or housing animals

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a farm building for storing crops or housing animals

The horses are in the barn

a home furnishings retail company

I bought this chair from that barn

happening or done before the usual or expected time

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happening or done before the usual or expected time

I arrived early today

at a time before the present

We arrived early

near the beginning of a period of time

I woke up early today

to have a particular meaning or message

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to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

the act of releasing liquid waste from the body

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the act of releasing liquid waste from the body

Urination is a natural process

very foolish or unreasonable

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very foolish or unreasonable

That is a crazy idea

very attracted or enthusiastic

I am crazy about this song

mentally ill or very foolish

He is acting crazy

the place where God and good people go after death

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the place where God and good people go after death

He believes in heaven

the place where some people believe good people go after death

He believes he will go to heaven

the place above the earth where clouds and stars are

The stars shine in the heaven

a four-wheeled road vehicle

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a four-wheeled road vehicle

I have a red car

a road vehicle with four wheels and an engine

He drives his car to work

a separate section of a train for passengers or services

We sat in the last car of the train

the physical extent or amount of something

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the physical extent or amount of something

The size of the room is small

how big or small something is

What is the size of this box

how large or small something is

They are similar in size

to find out how big or small something is

The worker sized the material

to lie in warmth or light for comfort

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to lie in warmth or light for comfort

The cat basks in the sunlight

to lie in warmth or comfort

He basked in the warmth of the fire

an informal word for a silly person

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an informal word for a silly person

Stop being such a dork

a silly or foolish person

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a silly or foolish person

He is a bit of a dork

the liquid from fruits or vegetables

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the liquid from fruits or vegetables

The leaf has a sticky juice

to make something more powerful or lively

They need to juice up the plan

power or ability to affect decisions

He has the juice to get the project approved

to take illegal drugs to improve athletic performance

The athlete was banned for juicing

to begin doing something

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to begin doing something

Let's start with the first page

to begin doing something

Let us start with the basics

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 end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

the state of being alive

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the state of being alive

Life is beautiful

lasting for a large amount of time

The battery life is short

to have a particular kind of life or experience

He had a difficult life

lasting for a large amount of time

He spent his whole life here

the planet we live on

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the planet we live on

The world is round

the earth with its people

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the earth with its people

Peace in the world is important

the state of being alive and having experiences

She brought a new baby into the world

a particular area or existence

He lives in his own world

to say something that is not true

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to say something that is not true

Do not lie to me

to be in a flat position on a surface

I like to lie on the beach

to be in a particular place or state

The village lies in the valley

a matter of concern or difficulty

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a matter of concern or difficulty

We have a serious issue to discuss

to give something officially

The government will issue a new passport

a magazine or newspaper printed for a specific time

Have you seen the latest issue of the magazine

in a literal or exact way

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in a literal or exact way

I literally read every word of the book

in a real or actual way

I am literally exhausted today

used to make a suggestion

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used to make a suggestion

Let us go

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let us play outside

to look at something for a period of time

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to look at something for a period of time

I like to watch movies

to pay attention to what you are doing

Watch your step on the stairs

to take care of someone or something

Please watch my bag

a small clock worn on the wrist

My watch is broken

a piece of a whole

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a piece of a whole

The engine has many parts

a character in a play or film

He played a small part

to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

a tool with a deep bowl for lifting things

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a tool with a deep bowl for lifting things

Use an ice cream scoop

to take something with a spoon or tool

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to take something with a spoon or tool

Scoop the ice cream into the bowl

important or interesting information

The journalist got a big scoop

belonging to a place from the beginning

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belonging to a place from the beginning

He is a native of this city

not quite but close

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not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

the measured period in which things happen

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the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

a point when something happens

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a point when something happens

At that time I was tired

a particular kind of life or experience

We had a great time

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

to become larger or more

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to become larger or more

The demand for goods continues to grow

to cause plants or hair to develop

They grow tomatoes in the garden

to change and become more mature or advanced

Children grow quickly

to start to feel anxious about something

I began to grow worried about the weather

a room with toilets for public use

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a room with toilets for public use

Where is the restroom?

a room with a toilet, especially in a public place

Where is the restroom

the state of being pregnant

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the state of being pregnant

Pregnancy lasts nine months

the state of being pregnant

Her pregnancy was a happy time

positioned before or facing

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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

a young person

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a young person

The kid is playing

to say something not serious

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to say something not serious

I am just kidding

a very young child

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a very young child

The baby is sleeping

a friendly or affectionate name for someone

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a friendly or affectionate name for someone

I love you baby

someone who acts immaturely

Don't be such a baby

a very young animal

Look at that baby goat

a swollen penis

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a swollen penis

He had a boner

to make someone suffer for doing something wrong

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to make someone suffer for doing something wrong

The teacher punished the student for cheating

to move your body to music

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to move your body to music

They dance together

a type of movement performed to music as an art or activity

They performed a traditional dance

a person you do something with

He was her dance for the night

a word used to call someone or something

The station dance is Alpha

a social gathering where people dance

We are going to a dance tonight

to move your body to music

She likes to dance at parties

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

a place where people who have done something illegal are kept

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a place where people who have done something illegal are kept

He is in jail

to feel very happy and eager

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to feel very happy and eager

This book will excite you

to make someone feel very happy or eager

The news will excite the children

to cause someone to feel eager or interested

The news will excite the fans

to the furthest point, the full distance, or the maximum extent

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to the furthest point, the full distance, or the maximum extent

I read the book all the way to the end

a euphemism for engaging in sexual intercourse

They decided to go all the way

a long distance

I walked all the way to the park

to be aware of something through touch or emotion

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to be aware of something through touch or emotion

I felt the cold wind

to feel shy or awkward

He felt awkward at the party

a soft cloth made from pressed wool or other fibers

This hat is made of felt

used to add strong surprise or emphasis

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used to add strong surprise or emphasis

What on earth are you doing

used to add emphasis to a question

What on earth are you doing

a command to begin a play

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a command to begin a play

Hike the ball

the activity of walking in the countryside for pleasure

We went for a hike in the mountains

to pull an item of clothing up higher on the body

She hiked up her socks

to toss or pass something

Hike the bag to me

correct or right for the situation

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correct or right for the situation

Please use the proper tools

correct or right for the situation

You should wear proper clothes for the meeting

correct or right for the situation

Please wear proper shoes for the hike

polite and following social rules

He is a very proper young man

to make an effort to do something

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to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

the rest period between two parts of a game

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the rest period between two parts of a game

The players are resting at halftime

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

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

an unknown or unspecified person

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an unknown or unspecified person

Someone is at the door

a type of flat fish with wings

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a type of flat fish with wings

He caught a skate

a shoe with blades or wheels for gliding

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a shoe with blades or wheels for gliding

I bought new skates

to move smoothly on skates

They love to skate in the park

the area that separates two directions of traffic

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the area that separates two directions of traffic

The car hit the median strip

to bring back a memory of something

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to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

to decide that something will not happen

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to decide that something will not happen

I need to cancel my appointment

to decide that a planned event will not happen

They had to cancel the meeting

to make a mark on a ticket or stamp to show it cannot be used again

The machine will cancel your ticket

to stop supporting or approving of someone publicly

People decided to cancel the actor

the separate parts at the end of your foot

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the separate parts at the end of your foot

I hurt my toe

to follow rules or orders

You need to toe the line

a device that makes a loud warning sound

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a device that makes a loud warning sound

The police car has a siren

a device that makes a loud warning sound

I can hear the siren

a dangerous creature from Greek myth that lures sailors with its singing

The sirens lured the sailors towards the rocks

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

a small quantity or degree

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a small quantity or degree

I am a little bit tired

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

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a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

I will be there in one hour

one of the twenty-four parts of a day

We will leave in one hour

a period of 60 minutes

I will be there in an hour

of the highest quality or most favorable

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of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

kind thoughts or wishes for someone

Please give her my best

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

to move through a space, often used as a warning

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to move through a space, often used as a warning

Please come through

to become visible, audible, or clear

The sun came through the clouds

to become available or arrive

The test results finally came through

to be successfully completed or approved

Our visa application came through yesterday

to move into a space from outside

Please come through the front door

to do what you promised to do for someone

He came through for us in the end

to do what is needed to help someone

She came through for us in the crisis

to move through a place

Many people come through this town every day

to move from one side of a place to the other

You must come through the tunnel to reach us

to achieve a desired result or fulfill a promise

He came through for us

to get through a difficult experience or illness

He came through the surgery well

belonging to or intended for one particular person or group

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belonging to or intended for one particular person or group

This is a private room

having a high temperature

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having a high temperature

The coffee is hot

sexually attractive

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sexually attractive

This game is hot

very strong or severe

He is hot to start his new job

very popular or successful

That game is very hot right now

a group that helps people in need

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a group that helps people in need

He donated money to a local charity

the act of giving help or money to people in need

She is known for her charity

a large amount or number

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a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

There are a lot of people here

a strong, clear alcoholic drink made from grains or potatoes

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a strong, clear alcoholic drink made from grains or potatoes

He drinks vodka with orange juice

a clear strong alcoholic drink made from grain or potatoes

He ordered a glass of vodka

a clear alcoholic drink made from grain or potatoes

He ordered a glass of vodka

the inner part or within something

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the inner part or within something

The keys are inside the bag

the ability to enter or use something

The key lets you inside the room

in or into a place

It is very hot inside

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

to request information

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to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

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the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

used to get someone's attention

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used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to turn your eyes toward something

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to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

to form a picture in your mind

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to form a picture in your mind

Imagine a beautiful beach

to create a picture in your mind

Just imagine a world without war

to form a mental image of something

Imagine you are on a beach

the opening in your face used for eating and speaking

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the opening in your face used for eating and speaking

Open your mouth

a person who needs to be fed

We have another mouth to feed.

to move your lips as if speaking without sound

She mouthed the words

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

a place where people go to worship

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a place where people go to worship

The church is very old

a Christian religious group or its members

The church provides support to many people

a building where Christians go to pray

We visited the historic church building

a solid object with six equal square sides

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a solid object with six equal square sides

The ice cube melted

still there after others have gone

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still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

the side opposite to right

Turn left here

to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

a liquid that you can drink

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a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

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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

likely to cause harm

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likely to cause harm

This road is dangerous

likely to cause harm or injury

It is dangerous to play with fire

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