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How I Met Your Mother — Season 1 Episode 20

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a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

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a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

She is wearing a blue dress

to put clothing on yourself

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to put clothing on yourself

I need to dress for work

to make something look more attractive

We should dress the cake with fresh fruit

to clean and cover an injury

The nurse will dress the wound

a person who is very interested in a particular subject

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a person who is very interested in a particular subject

He is a computer nerd

to study very hard, often in a way that is considered socially awkward

He is nerding out on his science project

a place on the internet with information or services

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a place on the internet with information or services

I found this information on a website

a set of pages on the internet about a particular topic or person

I visited the company website

in a very good or complete way

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in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

not inside a building or room

In scene

not inside a building or room

Let's go out

to allow something to be known

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to allow something to be known

The truth came out

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

any person

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any person

Can anyone help me?

to go along with or accept a situation

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to go along with or accept a situation

Things changed, but I decided to roll with it

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

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

very bad or unpleasant

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very bad or unpleasant

The weather is horrible

to a very great degree

There was a horrible amount of work

a group with similar qualities

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a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

not being present

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not being present

A page is missing

to feel sad that someone is not with you

I miss you

to not reach or catch something

I missed the ball

used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

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used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

What the hell are you doing

used to express surprise, frustration, or indifference

What the hell is that

to understand or notice something

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to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

an idea or arrangement for doing something

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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

a fighter who is wild and violent

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a fighter who is wild and violent

The berserker charged into the battle

to know the meaning of something

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to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to make sounds showing you think something is funny

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to make sounds showing you think something is funny

He laughs at the joke

something funny that makes people smile or make sounds of amusement

That joke was a good laugh

the sound made when happy or amused

I heard her laugh

a piece of information sent to someone

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a piece of information sent to someone

I sent you a message

to send information to someone

I will message him later

a written message sent on a phone

He sent a message by phone

content

I received a short message

a written note sent to someone

Please leave a message

having lived for a short time; not old

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having lived for a short time; not old

He is very young

being in the early part of life

She is a young woman

the reason for which something is done

In scene

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

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

I used to swim every morning

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

moving at a low speed

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moving at a low speed

The train is very slow

happening at a low rate or with little activity

Business was slow today

to make something move less quickly

You must slow down

to find a solution to a problem

In scene

to find a solution to a problem

I will work out the problem

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 have a particular result or outcome

The situation worked out eventually

coins or paper notes used to buy things

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coins or paper notes used to buy things

I have some money

a rule made by a government

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a rule made by a government

You must obey the law

to have a similar appearance to

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to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to appear to be the case

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to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to keep someone safe from harm

In scene

to keep someone safe from harm

The army defended the city

to give reasons to show something is right

She defended her decision

to speak or act in favor of someone or something

He defended his friend

appealing in a youthful or charming way

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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

to succeed in doing something

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to succeed in doing something

He worked hard to make it

to cause something to be a certain way

Please make it easy

to stay alive or last through a difficult experience

Many people did not make it through the storm

to prepare or create something

I will make it for dinner

to stop what you are doing for a short time to relax

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to stop what you are doing for a short time to relax

Let's take a break

a large natural flow of water

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a large natural flow of water

The river is very long

to flow like a river

Tears rivered down her face

to empty the stomach through the mouth

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to empty the stomach through the mouth

The baby threw up his milk

to build or erect a structure

They threw up a wall in one day

the number 3

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the number 3

I have three apples

to press your lips against someone or something as a sign of love or greeting

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to press your lips against someone or something as a sign of love or greeting

She kissed her baby

a group of musicians who play music together

I love the band Kiss

to touch something gently

The ball kissed the table edge

to persist in doing something

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to persist in doing something

Keep trying until you succeed

to take care of something

The soldier will keep the gate safe

to have and continue to have something

You can keep the book

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

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

from a time

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from a time

I have lived here since 2010

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

to try to find something

In scene

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

a young person

In scene

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 person with red hair

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a person with red hair

She is a redhead

to stop being alive

In scene

to stop being alive

All living things will eventually die

a small cube with numbers used in games

Roll the die

to want something very much

I am dying for a coffee

a person who has never done a particular activity

He is still a die here

at all times; every time

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at all times; every time

I always wake up early

to crush food with your teeth

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to crush food with your teeth

You must chew your food thoroughly

female people

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female people

The ladies are here

adult female person

She is a lady

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

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

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a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

something that causes surprise or admiration

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something that causes surprise or admiration

The pyramids are a wonder of the world

to ask yourself something or feel curious

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to ask yourself something or feel curious

I wonder why she is late

a feeling of surprise and admiration

She looked at the stars in wonder

happening until now or even now

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happening until now or even now

I am still waiting

despite what was said

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despite what was said

It was raining, but he still went out

not moving

Stand still

to give official approval to something

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to give official approval to something

The manager signed off on the budget

having good luck

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having good luck

I am very lucky

a chemical in the body that gives energy in danger

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a chemical in the body that gives energy in danger

Adrenaline makes your heart beat faster

feeling or showing pleasure

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feeling or showing pleasure

I am very happy today

to feel very nervous or worried

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to feel very nervous or worried

Don't sweat the small stuff

clothes worn for exercise or relaxing

I wear my sweats to the gym

to cook food slowly in a little fat without browning it

Sweat the onions in a pan

to produce sweat from your skin

I sweat a lot in summer

at the time that; as soon as

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at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

at some time in the past

I once lived here

right now without delay

Do it at once

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

the short thick finger on the side of your hand

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the short thick finger on the side of your hand

He hurt his thumb

power or authority over someone

He is under his boss's thumb

to make a rude sign with your thumb

He made a rude thumb gesture

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 very large and impressive house

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a very large and impressive house

He lives in a huge mansion

the state of being free from danger

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the state of being free from danger

They value their personal security

the people or systems that keep a place safe

The airport has tight security

thick liquid in the throat or nose

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thick liquid in the throat or nose

He has a lot of phlegm

a person who plays the drums

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a person who plays the drums

He is a great drummer

to go somewhere quietly and secretly

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to go somewhere quietly and secretly

He tried to sneak out of the room

a person who acts in a secret, dishonest, or underhanded way

He is a real sneak who cannot be trusted

to give something to someone in a secret or hidden way

She sneaked the candy to her brother

a casual shoe with a rubber sole

He is wearing his comfortable sneaks

a card or message asking someone to come to an event

In scene

a card or message asking someone to come to an event

I received an invitation to the wedding

not in a place

In scene

not in a place

He is out at the moment

to be in the open air, not inside a building

The children are out playing

no longer in fashion, stock, or use

Those wide pants are out

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 give aid or support to someone

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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 create words or text on a surface

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to create words or text on a surface

This is a written document

expressed in writing, not spoken

This is a written contract

by a very small amount

In scene

by a very small amount

It is not remotely possible

in a way that is not in the same place

I work remotely from my home

to discharge a gun

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to discharge a gun

He fired a shot

a photograph taken with a camera

That is a great shot

completely spoiled or destroyed

My car engine is shot

a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink

He ordered a shot of tequila

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 reach a place

When did you get home?

a piece of music with words

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a piece of music with words

I love this song

a major competition for top teams in a country

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a major competition for top teams in a country

She is competing in the nationals

relating to or belonging to a nation

This is a national park

the sensation you experience when eating or drinking

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the sensation you experience when eating or drinking

This cake has a sweet taste

a personal liking for something

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a personal liking for something

We have the same taste in music

to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

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to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

Please taste the soup

a short experience of something

She wanted a taste of success

a building where people live

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a building where people live

I live in a big house

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to take something to a place

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to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

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

time period | a period of seven days

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time period | a period of seven days

She travels for weeks

12 months or 365 days

In scene

12 months or 365 days

This year is 2024

lasting five years

It lasted five years

to have a meeting or visit with someone

In scene

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

the part that is behind or at the back of something

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the part that is behind or at the back of something

My back hurts

to a previous place or position

In scene

to a previous place or position

Please come back

to support someone or something

In scene

to support someone or something

I will back you up

on each separate occasion

In scene

on each separate occasion

Please enter one at a time

one person or thing at a time

Go through the door one at a time

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