TV Series How I Met Your Mother Season 2

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How I Met Your Mother — Season 2 Episode 17

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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

an unusual and exciting experience or activity

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an unusual and exciting experience or activity

We had a great adventure in the mountains

to cut hair from the skin

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to cut hair from the skin

He needs to shave every morning

to cut off a small amount

He shaved the edge of the board

to cut hair from the skin

He needs to shave every morning

a system for moving people or goods

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a system for moving people or goods

Public transit is cheap in this city

to fasten or hold with a chain

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to fasten or hold with a chain

They chain the dog to the fence

a group of businesses owned by the same company

This coffee shop is part of a large chain

a series of connected metal rings

The bicycle chain is broken

a connected group of similar things

This store is part of a large chain

in any case

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in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

to become joined in marriage

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to become joined in marriage

They decided to marry last year

having a husband or wife

They want to marry soon

to be very committed to something

He married his life to music

to not continue an action

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to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

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a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

a time when you can do something

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a time when you can do something

I had a chance to travel

a possibility that something may happen

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a possibility that something may happen

There is a chance of rain

a possibility of something bad happening

There is a chance of failure

frozen water that falls from the sky

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frozen water that falls from the sky

There is snow on the ground

to fall from the sky as frozen white flakes

It started to snow

soft white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky

The snow is soft

the number 3

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the number 3

I have three apples

having a greater than average height

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having a greater than average height

He is very tall

hard to do or achieve

Finishing this project is a tall order

of more than average height

He is a very tall man

to eventually reach a particular place, state, or situation

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to eventually reach a particular place, state, or situation

We ended up at the beach

a very short period of time

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a very short period of time

Wait a moment

the present time or period

I am busy at the moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment please

a very brief period

It only took a moment

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

a part you push with your foot to control a machine

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a part you push with your foot to control a machine

Press the brake pedal

a part you press with your foot to control a machine

Please press the brake pedal gently

to ride a bicycle by pushing the pedals with your feet

He pedaled quickly to school

something you keep to remember a trip or event

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something you keep to remember a trip or event

I bought a souvenir from Paris

a small item you keep to remember a place or event

I bought a souvenir in London

as much as is needed

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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 very short period of time

In scene

a very short period of time

I remember those happy moments

a very short period of time

He spent some quiet moments in the park

instant

Wait for a few moments

a very brief period of time

I will be back in a few moments

the quality of being worthy of respect

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the quality of being worthy of respect

Everyone should be treated with dignity

a high social or official position

The role carries great dignity

not present or not there

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not present or not there

I missed the bus

to not do something correctly or not hit something

He missed the target

to feel sad that someone is not with you

I miss my family

a girl or young woman

Miss Taylor is my teacher

a particular area or position

In scene

a particular area or position

This is a beautiful place

to occur or take place

The meeting will take place tomorrow

to put something in a position

Please place the book on the table

to know or recognize someone

I know his face but I can't place him

used to introduce a statement that corrects or adds to something

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used to introduce a statement that corrects or adds to something

I thought he was American, but actually he is British

used to emphasize that something is true or real

Did he actually say that

the number 2

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the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

having or showing quick intelligence

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having or showing quick intelligence

He is a smart student

to cause a sharp, stinging pain

My eyes began to smart

well-dressed or neat in appearance

He looks very smart in his suit

showing good judgment

It was a smart choice

to complete a course of study and receive a degree or diploma

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to complete a course of study and receive a degree or diploma

He graduated from high school

to move to a more advanced level or activity

He graduated to a faster car

relating to a level of study after a first degree

She is applying for a graduate program

a large solid piece of something

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a large solid piece of something

He used a block of ice

a section of a street between two intersections

Walk one block and turn left

to prevent something from moving or happening

The fallen tree blocks the road

a raised wooden structure used for beheadings

The prisoner knelt on the block

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

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to understand something

I don't get it

to reach a place

When did you get home?

to make a vehicle go slower or stop

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to make a vehicle go slower or stop

You need to brake here

to slow down or stop a vehicle

In scene

to slow down or stop a vehicle

The driver had to brake at the light

to make a high-pitched noise

The wheels brake with a loud noise

a device that makes a vehicle slow down or stop

Use the brake to stop the car

to give something to a younger person

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to give something to a younger person

She handed down her jewelry to her daughter

to decide something without much effort

The jury handed down the decision easily

a breakfast food made from oats and nuts

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a breakfast food made from oats and nuts

I eat granola for breakfast

a breakfast food made from oats and nuts

I eat granola for breakfast

a lifestyle that is very natural, healthy, and often associated with liberal values

They prefer a granola way of life

to put something in two bags

In scene

to put something in two bags

Can you double bag the groceries

to put something in two bags

Please double-bag these groceries

including everything

In scene

including everything

It was a total failure

in a complete way

I totally agree with you

to damage a vehicle so badly it cannot be repaired

He totaled his car

the whole amount or number

The total is fifty

a piece of equipment that does a specific task

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a piece of equipment that does a specific task

The machine is working

a powerful group that controls political activities

The local political machine holds great power

used to say yes or to show agreement

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used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

a large round object in space that orbits a star

In scene

a large round object in space that orbits a star

Mars is a red planet

a large round object in space

Earth is our planet

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

In scene

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

very good

In scene

very good

You did a great job

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

to let someone see something

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to let someone see something

Show me your book

to come or be present somewhere

He didn't show up

a public display or exhibition

The show starts now

a TV or radio program

I watch a talk show

to take something in your hand or lift it

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to take something in your hand or lift it

Pick it up from the floor

to learn something without formal teaching

I picked up some Spanish while traveling

to start again after stopping

Let's pick it up tomorrow

to take something in your hand or lift it

Please pick up the pen

for the most part

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for the most part

The students are mostly from Turkey

mainly

It is mostly sunny today

a machine that receives radio broadcasts

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a machine that receives radio broadcasts

My grandfather has an old radio

a way of sending and receiving sound programs

I like listening to the radio

to send a message using radio equipment

They radioed for help

a TV or radio program

This is a popular radio program

containing all parts; entire

In scene

containing all parts; entire

Please write your full name

to the greatest possible extent

He has full control

containing as much as possible

The glass is full of water

having eaten enough food

I am full after that meal

the outer limit of an area or object

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the outer limit of an area or object

Don't stand on the edge of the cliff

a slight benefit or lead over others

He has a slight edge over his rival

a feeling of being nervous or tense

She has been on edge all day

to push someone out of a position or group

He was edged out of the company

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

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

feeling unhappy or disappointed

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feeling unhappy or disappointed

I was bummed about the news

feeling sad or disappointed

I was bummed when the party was canceled

to share the same view as someone

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to share the same view as someone

We agree on this point

to say that you accept or agree with something

I agree with you

to say yes or have the same opinion

I agree with your plan

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 make a loud sound with a horn

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to make a loud sound with a horn

Don't honk the horn

to be brave enough to do something

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to be brave enough to do something

He didn't dare to jump

willing to take risks or try new things

She dared to sing on the stage

a risky or bold act done to show courage

I accepted the dare

to make something move through the air

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to make something move through the air

Throw the ball to me

a light cover for a bed or sofa

Put a throw on the sofa

to make someone feel confused or surprised

The sudden question really threw me

to organize and hold an event

I will throw a party

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

a portion or fragment

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a portion or fragment

I have a piece of cake

to put separate parts together to form a whole

I will piece these parts together

a single object of a particular type

I have two pieces of furniture

not hurt or damaged

The box arrived in one piece

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

not hard to do or understand

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not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

almost certainly; very likely

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almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

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

a short, sharp sound like a clock

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a short, sharp sound like a clock

I can hear the clock tick

to make someone angry or irritated

It really ticks me off

a short line or mark used to show something is correct or done

Put a tick next to the correct answer

a small insect that bites and drinks blood

The dog has a tick

to move smoothly and easily

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to move smoothly and easily

The car cruised down the highway

to travel in a vehicle for pleasure

We cruised around the city

a large boat for carrying people or goods

The cruise arrived at the port this morning

a trip on a ship for pleasure

They went on a Caribbean cruise

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

a special advantage or benefit

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a special advantage or benefit

Education is a privilege

a thick slice of meat, usually beef

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a thick slice of meat, usually beef

I would like a steak

relating to a residential area outside a city

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relating to a residential area outside a city

I live in a suburban neighborhood

the number 4

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the number 4

I have four apples

in or to any place

In scene

in or to any place

You can sit anywhere

any location or direction

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

I cannot find my keys anywhere

no longer in good condition

In scene

no longer in good condition

The screen is broken

no longer in effect

The promise was broken

no longer functioning properly

The coffee machine is broken

made obedient through training

The horse is fully broken

to speak about something briefly

In scene

to speak about something briefly

He didn't mention the price

to speak about something briefly

Please mention your experience in the letter

to say something about someone or something

He mentioned the book to me

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

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a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

I drink coffee every morning

a hot drink made from roasted beans

Do you want some coffee?

to go from one place to another

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to go from one place to another

He traveled to France

to go from one place to another

He traveled to work by bus

to go on a long trip from one place to another

They traveled across the country

to show or explain how to do something

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to show or explain how to do something

I can teach you English

an unknown or unspecified person

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an unknown or unspecified person

Someone is at the door

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

In scene

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

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the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

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

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn it, I forgot my keys

an exclamation used to show frustration, anger, or disappointment

Damn it I missed the bus

a small motorized vehicle for one person

In scene

a small motorized vehicle for one person

He uses a rascal

a person, especially a child, who behaves in a playful or naughty way

That little rascal is funny

to like very much

In scene

to like very much

I love chocolate

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

I love my family

to want something very much

I would love a cup of coffee

the act of having sex

They made love

present in the world or a place

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present in the world or a place

There are many opportunities out there

strange or unusual

His ideas are a bit out there

in a place that is away from the speaker

Look at the birds out there

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

in no place

In scene

in no place

There is nowhere to sit

not in or to any place

I have nowhere to go tonight

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