TV Series How I Met Your Mother Season 1

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How I Met Your Mother — Season 1 Episode 11

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to be in a particular position or state

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to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

to reach a place

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to reach a place

When did you get home?

to start to be in a particular state

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to start to be in a particular state

It is getting cold

to receive or obtain something

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to receive or obtain something

I got a letter today

to understand something

I don't get it

for the reason that

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for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

the age of a person's mind compared to their real age

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the age of a person's mind compared to their real age

His psychage is higher than his actual age

a tool that shoots bullets

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a tool that shoots bullets

The man has a gun

a weapon that shoots bullets

He hid the gun in his bag

to fire a gun at someone or something

He gunned the target

a device that shoots out a substance

She used a glue gun

to make something become something else

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to make something become something else

The new manager turned the business around

to change the direction you are facing or moving

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to change the direction you are facing or moving

Turn around and look at me

to make a bad situation much better

The new plan will turn around the company

to become disoriented or lost

I turned around in the woods

a complete change in direction or opinion

The sudden turnaround in his opinion was surprising

used to say something positive despite a problem

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used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

to move from a lower to a higher position

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to move from a lower to a higher position

The sun rises in the east

to make something larger or greater

Prices rise every year

an angry or emotional response from someone

He tried to get a rise out of me

to start fighting against a government or ruler

The people decided to rise against the king

to make something happen to someone

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to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to hand something to someone

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to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

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 particular amount or degree of something

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a particular amount or degree of something

The water level is rising

to knock down a building or structure

The storm leveled the building

having a surface with no high or low parts

The ground is level here

very good or impressive

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very good or impressive

This view is awesome

very good or impressive

Your performance was awesome

very good or impressive

That is an awesome idea

extremely impressive or enjoyable

That movie was awesome

to let someone do something

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to let someone do something

Please allow me to explain

to give permission for something

They allowed us to go home

something sent for review or consideration

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something sent for review or consideration

The deadline for submission is tomorrow

the state of being forced to give in or obey

He demanded their submission

the holiday on January 1st

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the holiday on January 1st

Happy New Year!

the celebration of the start of the new year

We have a party for New Years

an informal word for father

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an informal word for father

My old man is home

an old man

The old man sat on the bench

an informal term for an older man

He is a very kind old man

an informal word for a man

The old man is sitting

to get or receive something

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to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

not any person

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not any person

Nobody is home

no person at all

Nobody was in the room

no person

He felt like a nobody

a person of no importance or influence

He felt like a nobody at school

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

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used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

an informal word for men

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an informal word for men

Those guys are tall

people | an informal word for a group of people

Hi guys

an informal word for a man

He is a nice guy

informal word for a group of people

Listen guys

to be very good or impressive

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to be very good or impressive

You rock

to move something gently back and forth

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to move something gently back and forth

She rocked the baby

a hard solid mineral material

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a hard solid mineral material

The rock is heavy

a style of popular music with strong beat

I love rock music

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

to have a job in a particular field or industry

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to have a job in a particular field or industry

She works in finance

to find time in a busy schedule for someone or something

I can work in a meeting at noon

to fit or be suitable in a particular place or situation

The new rules work in well

an event where people celebrate or socialize

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an event where people celebrate or socialize

I love going to parties

a group of people who do something together

We are meeting with the other parties today

an unknown or unspecified person

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an unknown or unspecified person

Someone is at the door

to hit something with a quick moving hand

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to hit something with a quick moving hand

The cat swiped at the toy

to move a finger quickly across a surface

Swipe right to like the photo

to take something with a quick, sneaky movement

He swiped my pen from the desk

having too much alcohol

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having too much alcohol

He is too drunk to drive

a person who drinks too much alcohol

He is a drunk

swallowed as a drink

I have drunk all the water

strongly attracted to someone

She was drunk with love

a thought or plan in your mind

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a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

all of something

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all of something

I ate the whole pizza

not damaged or missing any parts

I ate the whole apple

a device for talking to people from far away

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a device for talking to people from far away

She answered the phone quickly

a portable device used to make calls and access the internet

I lost my cell phone yesterday

a small object used to close a bottle

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a small object used to close a bottle

He pulled the cork out of the bottle

a long way away

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a long way away

The store is too far

left to be done or completed

How far are you with your homework

to a large extent

This car is far better

until the present time

So far everything is good

an expression of relief or gratitude

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an expression of relief or gratitude

Thank god you are safe

to feel or show you are happy something bad did not happen

I thank God that we are safe

said when you are happy about something

Thank God we are here

in the direction in front

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in the direction in front

Go straight ahead

earlier than planned or expected

We arrived ahead of schedule

coming or happening in the time to come

There are many challenges ahead

in a better position than others

She is ahead in the race

a description of events

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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

something that you do or go through

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something that you do or go through

It was a great experience

to have a feeling or sensation

I experienced great joy

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

She has a lot of experience

a group of different songs or things together

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a group of different songs or things together

I like this mix of songs

to put different things together

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to put different things together

Mix the flour and eggs

a combination of different ingredients

This cake mix is easy to use

to make a small cough to prepare to speak

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to make a small cough to prepare to speak

He cleared his throat

a person who is very strange or silly

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a person who is very strange or silly

He is a complete nut

a hard-shelled seed or fruit that is eaten

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a hard-shelled seed or fruit that is eaten

I love eating nuts

a testicle

He got hit in the nuts

a small metal piece with a hole that screws onto a bolt

Tighten the nut with a wrench

one of the five long parts of your hand

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one of the five long parts of your hand

I have a ring on my finger

to say someone is guilty of a crime

She fingered him as the thief

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

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the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

in a wild, desperate, or uncontrolled way

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in a wild, desperate, or uncontrolled way

She searched frantically for her keys

a long, expensive car with a driver

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a long, expensive car with a driver

They arrived in a limo

a long expensive car with a driver

They arrived at the party in a limo

to travel in a large, expensive car

They arrived at the party in a limo

a large, expensive car for carrying passengers

They arrived at the party in a limo

to move fast on your feet

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to move fast on your feet

I run every morning

to happen or take place repeatedly over a period of time

The play runs for two hours

to be in charge of something

She runs a small business

to leave a place or situation

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to leave a place or situation

Get out of the room right now

to keep away from or not go into

I want to get out of this meeting

to receive an advantage or gain from something

What did you get out of that class

state of being free from public attention

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state of being free from public attention

I value my privacy

the state of being free from public attention

I need some privacy to work

the state of being free from public attention

I need some privacy to work

the way someone or something looks

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the way someone or something looks

She has a professional appearance

the act of being seen in a place

She made a brief appearance at the party

to want something that is not likely or not true

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to want something that is not likely or not true

I wish I could fly

to say you hope something good happens to someone

I wish you a happy birthday

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to seem or appear a certain way

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to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

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

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

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to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

the planet we live on

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the planet we live on

The world is round

a particular area or existence

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a particular area or existence

He lives in his own world

the state of being alive and having experiences

She brought a new baby into the world

the earth with its people

Peace in the world is important

to make musical sounds with your voice

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to make musical sounds with your voice

I like to sing

to say good things about someone or something

She sang his praises

a series of musical notes that form a song

That sing was very catchy

to be very good or successful

The new design is really singing

12 months or 365 days

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12 months or 365 days

This year is 2024

a period of 12 months

Happy New Year

lasting five years

It lasted five years

to not go outside

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to not go outside

It is raining, so let's stay in

to live in a place for a period of time

I am staying in London for a month

to continue to be in a place

Please stay in your seats until the plane stops

a word said before drinking to show friendliness or celebration

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a word said before drinking to show friendliness or celebration

Cheers to your new job

a shout of happiness or approval

The crowd let out loud cheers

words used to show you are grateful

Cheers for your help today

a friendly way to say hello or goodbye

Cheers mate see you later

a specific time or stage in a process

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a specific time or stage in a process

At this point we can stop

to aim or show direction with something

He pointed to the door

the main thought or argument you are making

I see your point

a sharp or pointed end

The point of the pencil is sharp

in the same place or group as each other

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in the same place or group as each other

We study together

in a romantic relationship again after a breakup

They got back together recently

to join separate parts to make a single whole

How much is it all together

in a sensible and well-planned way

She is a very together person

to a moderate degree

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to a moderate degree

It is rather cold today

to like one thing more than another

I would rather stay home

used to show a choice or preference for one thing

I would rather stay home

to push air out of your lungs

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to push air out of your lungs

Inhale deeply and exhale slowly

a word used to say hi

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a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

a man who is in a romantic relationship

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a man who is in a romantic relationship

He has a boyfriend

a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

She went to the cinema with her boyfriend

a regular male romantic partner

My boyfriend is a doctor

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

at no time

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at no time

I never eat meat

to move into a room or building

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to move into a room or building

Please come in

to be sold or found in a particular form

This dress comes in red

to have a part or role in a situation

Where does the expert come in

to finish in a particular position in a competition

She came in second in the race

to arrive or finish in a position

She came in first in the race

to be useful in a situation

This tool will come in handy later

to become involved in a situation

They asked me to come in on the project

to be given something

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to be given something

I received a letter

to speak or write something

In scene

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

the father of your parent

In scene

the father of your parent

My grandfather is old

to take something in your hand or lift it

In scene

to take something in your hand or lift it

Pick up your book

to select or choose something

Pick a color

to remove something from a small space

Use a toothpick to pick your teeth

a small tool used to play a string instrument

He lost his guitar pick

of the highest quality or most favorable

In scene

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

feeling nervous or concerned

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feeling nervous or concerned

I am worried about the exam

one only, each separate

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one only, each separate

I need a single sheet of paper

a piece of paper money

He paid with a single

a short music recording released to promote an album

They released a new single yesterday

only one, no more than one

I have a single dollar left

a hit in baseball that lets the batter reach second base

The player hit a single

not married or in a romantic relationship

He is currently single

a count of things

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a count of things

There is a large number of cars

to cause damage or hurt to someone

We should number the boxes

a symbol or word that represents an amount or quantity

What is your house number

a series of digits that identifies a phone line

Please call my phone number

to stay in one place until something happens

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to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

a route or direction for moving

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a route or direction for moving

These ways lead to the city center

a person's typical manner of acting

He has his own strange ways

the space between two places

It is a long ways off

a manner or method of doing something

There are many ways to cook pasta

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

to say something to someone

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to say something to someone

Tell me your name

to know or recognize something

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to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

to show the way or be in charge

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to show the way or be in charge

She will lead the group

the main character in a play, movie, or show

She played the lead in the movie

a heavy soft metal

Lead is a heavy metal

a person who may be interested in buying a product or service

The police followed a new lead in the case

used to express surprise or emotion

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used to express surprise or emotion

My god, look at that!

a person who shares a room or apartment

In scene

a person who shares a room or apartment

I have a new housemate

a person you share a home with

I am looking for a new roommate

someone you share a home with

My roommate is very kind

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