TV Series How I Met Your Mother Season 2

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How I Met Your Mother — Season 2 Episode 5

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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

to go into a place

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to go into a place

I will never set foot in that house again

feeling a need to eat

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feeling a need to eat

I am hungry

feeling a strong need or desire for something

He is hungry for success

feeling a need to eat more than before

I am even more hungry now

to get to or arrive at

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to get to or arrive at

We reached the hotel at midnight

to have an effect on someone's feelings

His words reach me

to get in touch with someone

I cannot reach him by phone

to stretch out your arm

Can you reach that book

a large strong building used for defense

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a large strong building used for defense

The king lives in a stone fortress

something mysterious or hard to understand

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something mysterious or hard to understand

His behavior is a complete enigma

having a medical condition where your body reacts badly to a substance

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having a medical condition where your body reacts badly to a substance

I am allergic to cats

time when you are not working

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time when you are not working

I read books in my leisure time

a small round baked bread often sweet

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a small round baked bread often sweet

I ate a blueberry muffin

a hard part inside or at the end of an animal's body

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a hard part inside or at the end of an animal's body

The dog chewed the bone

a helpful or kind act done for someone

He threw me a bone by helping me

to engage in sexual intercourse with someone

The couple decided to bone

a slang term for a dollar

That meal cost five bones

to think that something is true

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to think that something is true

I believe you

to strongly dislike

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to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

to succeed in doing something

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to succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to cause someone to do something

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to cause someone to do something

He made me cry

to produce or form something

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to produce or form something

I make dinner every day

to say or express something

She made a suggestion

to leave a place

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to leave a place

It is time to go out

to be sent or delivered

The invitations went out yesterday

to leave home to spend time with others

I want to go out tonight

to stop functioning or shining

The lights suddenly went out

to exit a place

I want to go out tonight

to go somewhere away from home for social reasons

We will go out for dinner tonight

a bowl-shaped fixture for washing

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a bowl-shaped fixture for washing

Wash your hands in the sink

a device that absorbs and spreads out heat

The computer needs a heat sink

to be ruined or not succeed

His new company started to sink

to move downward, especially into water

The ship started to sink

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

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to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

having good luck

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having good luck

I am very lucky

the legal relationship of husband and wife

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the legal relationship of husband and wife

Their marriage is very happy

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

not shut or blocked

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not shut or blocked

The window is open

not yet filled or taken

I am open to suggestions

to start or make something start

The store is open now

to move something so that it is no longer closed or blocked

Please open the door

creative activities like painting or music

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creative activities like painting or music

She loves the arts

the use of supernatural powers

They practiced the dark arts

special abilities or talents

She has many arts

to stop a relationship or activity

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to stop a relationship or activity

They broke up the session

to crack or split something

The ice began to break up

to skate fast across the ice in hockey

The player will break up the ice

to feel very sad or emotional

He broke up when he heard the news

the ending of a romantic relationship

The break-up happened last week

to end a romantic relationship

They decided to break up

to put furniture in a room or building

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to put furniture in a room or building

I need to furnish my new apartment

to provide something needed

The school will furnish all necessary books

relaxed and pleasant

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relaxed and pleasant

This sofa is very comfy

the meal you eat in the middle of the day

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the meal you eat in the middle of the day

I have lunch at noon

the meal you eat in the middle of the day

I had a salad for lunch

a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

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a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

Close the door please

a movable panel that opens and closes to allow entry

The door is open

a movable barrier used to close off an entrance to a room or building

Please close the door

a panel that opens to enter a room

He is at the door

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

a bunch of flowers

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a bunch of flowers

He bought a bouquet of roses

to make or become different

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to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

a small piece of dough cooked in liquid or steam

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a small piece of dough cooked in liquid or steam

I love eating dumplings

to think of or plan something

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to think of or plan something

What do you have in mind for dinner?

to be thinking about something

I have a new project in mind

to be thinking of doing something

I have in mind to leave early

a mix of different things

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a mix of different things

This is a great combination of flavors

a set of numbers used to open a lock

I forgot the combination

a series of movements put together

The dancer performed a difficult combination

to have sex with someone

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to have sex with someone

They decided to sleep together

to have sexual intercourse with someone

They have been sleeping together

to sleep in the same bed as someone

They sleep together in this bed

very big in size

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very big in size

They bought a king sized bed

much bigger than normal

They bought a king sized bed

a way to address someone you like or love

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a way to address someone you like or love

I love you, sweetie

used to express agreement or acceptance

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used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

to move to a place

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to move to a place

Come here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Come now do not be upset

to occur or take place

How did this come about

at a distance from here

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at a distance from here

The city is far away

to not be in a place

He is away for the weekend

to the full extent or without holding back

He was working away

to move something from one place to another

Put your toys away

up to the time when

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up to the time when

Wait until tomorrow

up to the time when

We stayed until noon

up to the time when

Do not leave until I return

the final action that ends something

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the final action that ends something

The bad review was the coup de grace for his career

objects or items in general

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objects or items in general

I have too much stuff

personal things or possessions

Put your stuff in the car

to put something into a container or space tightly

She stuffed the bag

to put something into a container or space tightly

I stuffed my clothes into the suitcase

a live music performance

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a live music performance

I am going to a concert tonight

a performance of music in front of an audience

I bought tickets for the concert

a live performance of music

I went to a rock concert last night

in a coordinated way with others

They worked in concert to save the park

to say firmly that something must happen

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to say firmly that something must happen

I insist on paying for dinner

an official deal to end a disagreement

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an official deal to end a disagreement

They reached a settlement

a place where people live

It was a small fishing settlement

to release liquid waste from the body

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to release liquid waste from the body

I need to pee

liquid waste produced by the body

I need to pee right now

a person who comes to live in a new country

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a person who comes to live in a new country

He is an immigrant from Italy

to give off a smell

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to give off a smell

The fish smells bad

to notice or recognize a smell

I can smell smoke

the quality perceived by the nose

I love the smell of rain

to come back to a former position or popularity

The trend began to smell again

to move in a direction that is behind you

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to move in a direction that is behind you

You need to back up the car

to make an extra copy of computer files to prevent loss

You should back up your files

to start again after a pause or stop

Let us back up and talk about it

to support someone or something

I will back you up

to cause a line of vehicles to stop moving

The accident backed up traffic for miles

to make something work again after a problem

Please back up the system after the error

to return something to its original place

You should back up the files to their folder

to move backwards or return to a previous point

You need to back up the car slowly

the first meal of the day

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the first meal of the day

I eat breakfast at 8 AM

the first meal of the day

I like to eat eggs for breakfast

connected with God or a god; worthy of religious respect

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connected with God or a god; worthy of religious respect

The cow is a sacred animal in India

a rule made by a government

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a rule made by a government

You must obey the law

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

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

to cause someone or something to stop sleeping

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to cause someone or something to stop sleeping

Please wake me up early

to stop sleeping

I wake up at 7 AM

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

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not inside a building or room

Let's go out

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

a group with similar features

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a group with similar features

What sort of food is this

to separate or order things into groups

Please sort these books

to deal with a problem or situation successfully

I will sort this problem out soon

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

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

to be very sure about something

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to be very sure about something

I bet he is late

to risk money on a game or race

He bet on the red car

the most suitable or helpful option

Taking the train is your best bet

to think something is likely true

I bet he will arrive late

to move past someone or something

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to move past someone or something

He passed the car

to say no to an offer or request

I will pass on that offer

an official document that lets you enter a place

I have a security pass

to be successful in a test or exam

I passed the exam

no longer fashionable or modern

This hat is passé

very pleasant to taste

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very pleasant to taste

This cake is delicious

very enjoyable or satisfying

This cake is delicious

not a single thing

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not a single thing

There is nothing here

not a single thing

I have nothing in my hand

still there after others have gone

There is nothing left

not anything

There is nothing in the box

without any doubt; totally

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without any doubt; totally

I absolutely agree with you

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

to start to be in a state

The plant started to grow

a large piece of cloth used for warmth

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a large piece of cloth used for warmth

I need a blanket

to cover something completely

The heavy snow blanketed the town

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 move something to a position

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to move something to a position

Put the book on the table

to make someone go through a difficult situation

The mistake put him in a difficult situation

to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put this

to direct your attention or effort toward something

She put all her energy into the project

to share a home with someone

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to share a home with someone

They live with their friends

to accept and endure a difficult or unpleasant situation

You have to learn to live with it

to share a home with someone

I live with my family

to share a home with someone

They live with their grandparents

to accept and deal with something unpleasant

I have to live with this pain

a statement that you will definitely do something

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a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

having a low temperature

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having a low temperature

The winter cold is harsh

showing no kindness or affection

He is a cold person

a common sickness with a runny nose and cough

I have a cold

not awake or aware of what is happening

He was knocked cold in the fight

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

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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

the way two people or things are linked

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the way two people or things are linked

There is a relationship between diet and health

a close connection between two people

They have a good relationship

a close romantic or personal bond between two people

They have a strong relationship

very good or impressive

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very good or impressive

The view is incredible

impressive or excellent in slang

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impressive or excellent in slang

Check out this bad boy

a man who behaves in a way that breaks rules

She likes the bad boy

no more than

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no more than

It is only a scratch

being the one and only

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being the one and only

You are my only friend

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

I have only two dollars

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

the part you play in a situation or performance

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the part you play in a situation or performance

She played an important role in the project

a part played by an actor in a film or play

She played a lead role in the movie

a function or position someone has in a situation

Everyone has a specific role in the project

to a small degree

In scene

to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

a box or bag for storing or carrying things

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a box or bag for storing or carrying things

He put the phone in its case

a particular situation or example

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a particular situation or example

This is a special case

a matter that is decided in a court of law

The police are working on the case

a large amount of money paid to someone

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a large amount of money paid to someone

He received a large insurance payout

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 particular way of doing or expressing something

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a particular way of doing or expressing something

He has a unique style of writing

to shape or arrange someone's hair in a particular way

She likes to style her hair every morning

a particular way something is made or looks

I like the style of this house

to give a name or title to someone

He was styled the leader of the group

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