TV Series How I Met Your Mother Season 2

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How I Met Your Mother — Season 2 Episode 13

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to stop sleeping

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to stop sleeping

I wake up at 7 AM

to cause someone or something to stop sleeping

Please wake me up early

the basic or most important quality of something

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the basic or most important quality of something

Love is the essence of life

the small bump on the chest that produces milk

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the small bump on the chest that produces milk

The baby is nursing at the nipple

a set of people who work together

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a set of people who work together

They are a strong team

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

soft paper used for cleaning after using the toilet

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soft paper used for cleaning after using the toilet

I need some toilet paper

thin sheets of paper used for cleaning after using the bathroom

We need to buy more toilet paper

soft paper used for cleaning after using the toilet

Please bring me some toilet paper

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

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

at some time in the future

In scene

at some time in the future

Someday I will travel the world

at some time that is not now

I hope to visit Japan someday

an idea or belief you have

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an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

the act of thinking carefully

In scene

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

to cause someone severe physical or mental pain

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to cause someone severe physical or mental pain

They decided to torture him

a planned piece of work

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a planned piece of work

I have a school project

to show an image on a surface

He projected the image on the wall

to imagine that someone else has your own feelings

He tends to project his anger onto others

to say what will happen in the future

They project a rise in sales next year

friendly or pleasant

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friendly or pleasant

Goodnight, sweet

giving pleasure or happiness

In scene

giving pleasure or happiness

That is a sweet gesture

used to express surprise or emotion

Sweet! I got the tickets

having the flavor of sugar

This apple is very sweet

to recognize something as true or valid

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to recognize something as true or valid

I accept the truth

to say yes to something

She accepted the invitation

a penalty for doing something wrong

I accept your offer

to take something that is offered

He accepted the award

to ask God to protect or help

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to ask God to protect or help

God bless you

to make someone feel happy or well

Her kindness blesses those around her

to feel very lucky or thankful

I feel blessed to have such a great family

to keep someone safe from harm

May God bless you and keep you safe

telling the truth and not cheating

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telling the truth and not cheating

He is an honest man

to start to be in a particular state

In scene

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

In scene

to understand something

I don't get it

to reach a place

When did you get home?

in accordance with fact or reality

In scene

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

perceive | to use your eyes to look at something

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perceive | to use your eyes to look at something

I am seeing the mountains from here

to spend time with someone

I am seeing my friend today

used to explain something

Seeing that you are busy I will leave

to watch something happen

I am seeing the movie

to look at something

She is seeing the stars

to watch or look at something

We are seeing the birds

a common pet with four legs

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a common pet with four legs

I have a small dog

a common four-legged pet animal

The dog is playing in the park

the act of protecting against attack

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the act of protecting against attack

The city has a strong defense

the words someone says to explain or defend themselves when accused of something

He had no defense for his actions

the lawyers who represent the person accused in a court case

The defense argued that he was innocent

a statement that explains or defends your actions

He offered a strong defense for his actions

a personal view or judgment

In scene

a personal view or judgment

What is your opinion?

a personal belief or judgment about something

What is your opinion on this topic

related to the design of buildings

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related to the design of buildings

The city has beautiful architectural features

a place where you pay to sleep when traveling

In scene

a place where you pay to sleep when traveling

I booked a hotel room

a place where people stay when traveling

The hotel is near the beach

a place where travelers can stay and sleep

We stayed at a small hotel

to stop feeling angry or excited

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to stop feeling angry or excited

You need to walk outside to cool off

to become cooler after being hot

We jumped into the lake to cool off

to make something happen to someone

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to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to say something to someone

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to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

to hand something to someone

In scene

to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to do a job or duty for an organization

In scene

to do a job or duty for an organization

He served in the army for two years

to hit a ball to start a point in a racket sport

It is your turn to serve

to give food or drink to someone

They serve breakfast at 8 AM

to make someone do a punishment

He must serve five years in prison

a person who drives a taxi

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a person who drives a taxi

The cabby knew a shortcut to the airport

a quantity of something

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a quantity of something

How much is this

to a large degree

In scene

to a large degree

I like it very much

still there after others have gone

Not much is left

to a small degree; slightly

It did not help much

used to show something is surprising or extreme

In scene

used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

to leave or escape from a place

In scene

to leave or escape from a place

He managed to get away with the bag

to do something wrong without being punished

He cheated on the test and got away with it

to do something wrong or illegal without being punished or blamed

He managed to get away with the crime

to do something wrong without being punished

He thought he would get away with it

different from what is normal or usual

In scene

different from what is normal or usual

Today is a special day

a product or service that is not usual or is temporarily available

The lunch special is very cheap

something that gives pleasure

Getting ice cream was a special treat

different from what is usual

Today is a very special day

the way a person or thing exists

In scene

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

having life

The fish is still live

to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

to give money for something

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to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

to give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

given money for work done

This is a paid position

money given for work done

He received his pay yesterday

to give attention to someone or something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

money given for work

I receive my pay every month

to get money for work done

This job pays well

money received for work

My pay is deposited monthly

to give someone the money you owe them

I need to pay my credit card debt

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to experience a bad result for something you did

You will pay for what you did

to go to see someone or a place

We will pay a visit to the museum

to get possession of something

I will pay for the book

to talk about something again

In scene

to talk about something again

I don't want to rehash the same argument

to be the reason that something happens

In scene

to be the reason that something happens

The rain caused the flood

to make someone do something

That caused him to change his mind

an aim or movement that people support

She works for a good cause

for the reason that

I am staying here 'cause I am tired

the thing that makes something happen

What was the cause of the fire

in an unexpected way

In scene

in an unexpected way

Suddenly, it started to rain

happening fast or without warning

The rain started suddenly

the number 4

In scene

the number 4

I have four apples

every single thing or all things

In scene

every single thing or all things

He lost everything

every single thing

Everything is ready

to see or locate something

In scene

to see or locate something

I found my keys

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

a word used when leaving

In scene

a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

the upper inside surface of a room

In scene

the upper inside surface of a room

The ceiling is painted white

the highest possible level

They set a ceiling on the price

the top inside surface of a room

The ceiling is painted white

the upper inside surface of a room

There is a spider on the ceiling

information or understanding about something

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information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a thought or plan in your mind

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a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

having great power or force

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having great power or force

He is a strong man

having a lot of skill or ability

She is a strong candidate for the job

very good or effective at persuading people

She made a strong argument

having a strong flavor or effect

The coffee has a strong taste

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

to stay until later

Please wait for me

a piece of creative art, like a painting or sculpture

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a piece of creative art, like a painting or sculpture

This painting is a true work of art

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

This is enough for me

a period of seven days

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a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

informal word for dollar

In scene

informal word for dollar

It only costs five bucks

a male deer, especially an adult one

The buck has large antlers

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

He tried to pass the buck to his colleague

to try very hard to get something

He is bucking for a promotion this year

a gradual growth or development

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a gradual growth or development

There was a buildup of pressure

a gradual increase or collection of something

There is a buildup of dust under the bed

the state of being friends

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the state of being friends

Our friendship is very strong

a close relationship between friends

They have a long friendship

a close relationship between friends

They have a long friendship

slang for very good or impressive

In scene

slang for very good or impressive

That car is sick

feeling unwell

In scene

feeling unwell

I feel sick today

causing a feeling of disgust or strong disapproval

This is a sick joke

annoyed or bored with something you have experienced for too long

I am sick of this noise

after a long time or at last

In scene

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

needing careful thought or action

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needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

not laughing or playing around

In scene

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

a small, short fight or disagreement

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a small, short fight or disagreement

They had a little spat about the dishes

a cloth or leather covering for the ankle and instep

He wore spats with his shoes

to decide not to think about something anymore

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to decide not to think about something anymore

Forget it, it doesn't matter

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

You want me to help you? Forget it

to stop paying attention to something

That argument is over so just forget it

the quality of being pleasing or beautiful

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the quality of being pleasing or beautiful

She has natural beauty

a very attractive person

She is a true beauty

to give the impression of being

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to give the impression of being

He appears to be tired

to come into view or to be seen

A ghost appeared in the room

to act in a play, film, or show

She will appear in the new movie

to come into view or to be seen

The stars appear at night

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

a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

to have a romantic relationship with someone

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to have a romantic relationship with someone

He is going out with Sarah

to appear in a place as a ghost

In scene

to appear in a place as a ghost

Ghosts haunt this old house

a place someone often visits for fun or socializing

This cafe is a popular haunt for local students

to cause repeated distress or worry

The memory of the accident haunts him

to go to a place frequently

He likes to haunt this local cafe

a person trained to give medical help in emergencies

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a person trained to give medical help in emergencies

The EMT arrived quickly to help the patient

a person trained to give emergency medical help

The emt arrived to help the patient

a game played with a bat and ball

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a game played with a bat and ball

I like playing baseball

a small hard ball used in the sport of baseball

He threw the baseball to the pitcher

a business where people keep and borrow money

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a business where people keep and borrow money

I have a bank account

to keep or store something for later use

You should bank your savings for later

the land along the side of a river

We sat on the river bank

to lean or tilt to one side

The plane banked to the left

a student in their first year of high school or college

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a student in their first year of high school or college

He is a freshman in college

a first-year student in college or high school

The freshmen are excited

the ability to think quickly

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the ability to think quickly

He is known for his quick wit

the ability to think and understand

She has the wit to solve the problem

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

In scene

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

pleasing to look at

In scene

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

enjoyable or good

In scene

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

the lowest possible level or state

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the lowest possible level or state

He hit rock bottom after losing his job

to do something you planned or promised to do

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to do something you planned or promised to do

He decided to go through with the plan

to do something you planned even if it is difficult

He decided to go through with the surgery

a manner or method of doing something

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a manner or method of doing something

This is the best way

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

by a large amount

It is way too expensive

a large musical instrument with black and white keys

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a large musical instrument with black and white keys

I can play the piano

up to the time when

In scene

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

this day

In scene

this day

I am busy today

the present day

Today is a holiday

the day now

I saw him today

the current day

We start today

to think someone is guilty or something is wrong

In scene

to think someone is guilty or something is wrong

The police suspect him of the crime

someone thought to be guilty of a crime

The police caught the suspect

seeming likely to be bad or dishonest

That behavior looks very suspect

someone thought to be involved in a crime

The police questioned the suspect

an informal word for a man

In scene

an informal word for a man

He is a nice guy

people | an informal word for a group of people

Hi guys

an informal word for men

Those guys are tall

informal word for a group of people

Listen guys

sexually attractive

In scene

sexually attractive

This game is hot

having a high temperature

The coffee 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

having a high temperature

The coffee is very hot

the non-material part of a person

In scene

the non-material part of a person

He has a kind soul

to leave a place or situation

In scene

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

to leave or go away from a place

You should get out of the house

to go away from a place

Get out of my room

a feeling of being bad or wrong about something you did

In scene

a feeling of being bad or wrong about something you did

He felt a deep sense of shame

to make someone feel bad about something they did

They shamed him for lying

a feeling of sadness or disappointment

It is a shame that the store is closed

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