TV Series How I Met Your Mother Season 3

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How I Met Your Mother — Season 3 Episode 20

Words & meanings

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to seem or appear a certain way

In scene

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

used to get someone's attention

In scene

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to turn your eyes toward something

In scene

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

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

from or relating to the United States

In scene

from or relating to the United States

He is American

every single thing

In scene

every single thing

Everything is ready

every single thing or all things

In scene

every single thing or all things

He lost everything

in a very good or complete way

In scene

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

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

a rude, mean, or annoying person

In scene

a rude, mean, or annoying person

He called her a bitch

to express dissatisfaction or annoyance

Stop bitching about the weather

a female dog

The bitch is guarding her puppies

a difficult or annoying situation or task

Solving this problem is a real bitch

having lived for a short time; not old

In scene

having lived for a short time; not old

He is very young

being in the early part of life

She is a young woman

an informal discussion between people

In scene

an informal discussion between people

We had a long conversation

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

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

a boy or man who has the same parents as you

In scene

a boy or man who has the same parents as you

I have one brother

a male sibling

My brother is a student

a male sibling

He is my older brother

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

In scene

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

He has a pain in his chest

a large strong box used to store things

He kept his clothes in an old wooden chest

a period of 60 seconds

In scene

a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree

One degree contains sixty minutes

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

a large ship that carries liquid

In scene

a large ship that carries liquid

The oil tanker is huge

a truck that carries liquid

The tanker is carrying fuel

not polite; showing bad manners

In scene

not polite; showing bad manners

He was very rude to the waiter

containing as much as possible

In scene

containing as much as possible

The glass is full of water

containing all parts; entire

Please write your full name

to the greatest possible extent

He has full control

having eaten enough food

I am full after that meal

having too much alcohol

In scene

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 stupid or annoying person

In scene

a stupid or annoying person

Stop acting like a jackass

a stupid or annoying person

Stop acting like a total jackass

using electricity to work

In scene

using electricity to work

He has an electric car

a machine that uses electricity to work

The house has an electric stove

full of excitement or energy

The atmosphere in the room was electric

a ceremony where two people get married

In scene

a ceremony where two people get married

The wedding ceremony starts at noon

a woman who is getting married

The bride arrived at the wedding early

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We are going to a wedding this Saturday

to become joined in marriage

They are planning their wedding

the ceremony where two people wed

They are planning a beautiful wedding

the ceremony of becoming joined in marriage

They had a small nikah ceremony

a sticky substance used to attach things

In scene

a sticky substance used to attach things

I need some glue for my project

to stick something with glue

Glue the picture to the paper

to stick things together using a sticky substance

I will glue the broken vase

to join things together with a sticky substance

They will glue the parts together

to get something

In scene

to get something

I have gotten a letter

to reach a place

I have gotten to the station

to change into a different state

It has gotten cold

to succeed in doing something

In scene

to succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to produce or form something

In scene

to produce or form something

I make dinner every day

to cause someone to do something

He made me cry

to say or express something

She made a suggestion

to ask for something in an urgent way

In scene

to ask for something in an urgent way

I beg you to stay

to ask someone for something, often money or help

He begged for money on the street

to keep for future use

In scene

to keep for future use

I save money every month

to keep someone from harm or death

In scene

to keep someone from harm or death

The doctor saved his life

an action that stops something bad from happening

We saved the project

the part of the face that smells and breathes

In scene

the part of the face that smells and breathes

Touch your nose

the part of the face used for smelling

Her nose is small

a close male friend or brother

In scene

a close male friend or brother

He is my bro

an informal word for a brother

He is my bro

an informal word for a man

What's up bro

to move from a lower place to a higher place

In scene

to move from a lower place to a higher place

He went up the stairs

to walk close to someone

He went up to her and said hello

to become larger in number or amount

Prices go up every year

to move to a higher place

The elevator will go up to the top floor

to move to a higher place or level

Prices will go up soon

used for testing new ideas

In scene

used for testing new ideas

This is an experimental drug

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

to lose consciousness

In scene

to lose consciousness

It was so hot that he passed out

to give things to each person in a group

He will pass out the papers

to become unconscious

She might pass out from the heat

to make or become different

In scene

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

to occur or take place

In scene

to occur or take place

The meeting will take place tomorrow

a particular area or position

In scene

a particular area or position

This is a beautiful place

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

work that you do for money

In scene

work that you do for money

I have a new job

a medical operation to change the body

She had a nose job

a piece of work that needs to be done

Your job is to clean the room

a person trained to give emergency medical help

In scene

a person trained to give emergency medical help

The paramedic arrived quickly

a curved sharp part on the foot of some animals

In scene

a curved sharp part on the foot of some animals

The eagle has a sharp claw

to tear or pull at something with sharp nails

The cat clawed the sofa

to depend on someone or something

In scene

to depend on someone or something

You can count on me

to rely on someone or something

You can count on me

to trust or depend on someone or something to do what you need or expect

You can count on me for help

causing worry or pressure

In scene

causing worry or pressure

My job is very stressful

to leave a place

In scene

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 serious, unexpected situation requiring immediate action

In scene

a serious, unexpected situation requiring immediate action

I have a family emergency

a serious situation needing immediate action

This is an emergency

the part of a hospital for urgent medical care

He is in the emergency

to understand or realize

In scene

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

to receive something that is offered

In scene

to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

to accept or endure something

You should take it as a gift

to accept a situation as it is

You have to take it as it is

to accept a difficult situation

I cannot take it anymore

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

to change into something else

In scene

to change into something else

The caterpillar turned into a butterfly

to become something different

The caterpillar will turn into a butterfly

to change direction to move onto a different road or path

Turn into the next street

to change into something different

The caterpillar will turn into a butterfly

an unknown or unspecified person

In scene

an unknown or unspecified person

Someone is at the door

a choice that you make after thinking

In scene

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

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

to move fast on your feet

In scene

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

not allowed by law

In scene

not allowed by law

It is illegal to park here

a person who lives in a country without legal permission

The illegal tried to cross the border

before now; in the past

In scene

before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

a graft of tissue from one species to another's brain

In scene

a graft of tissue from one species to another's brain

The scientists performed a cerebro xenograft

tissue moved from one species to another's brain

In scene

tissue moved from one species to another's brain

The cerebro xenograft failed

used to make a polite request

In scene

used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

a person who represents clients in legal matters

In scene

a person who represents clients in legal matters

He is a successful attorney

not large in size

In scene

not large in size

This is a small cat

a small piece of thick paper, often with information

In scene

a small piece of thick paper, often with information

I sent a birthday card

a small plastic card used to buy goods or services

I paid with my card

a piece of thick paper used in card games

We played cards

a small electronic device used to store digital data

I inserted the memory card into the camera

to have an idea or opinion

In scene

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

tardy

In scene

tardy

I am late for work

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

not on time

I am late for work

used to introduce a statement that corrects or adds to something

In scene

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

In scene

used to emphasize that something is true or real

Did he actually say that

having a duty or being answerable for something

In scene

having a duty or being answerable for something

He is responsible for the project

the land next to the sea

In scene

the land next to the sea

We walked along the coast

to progress with little effort

The bike coasted down the hill

perceive with eyes

In scene

perceive with eyes

I saw a bird

to cut something using a tool with teeth

He sawed the wood

to match an opponent's bet in a game

He saw the bet

a tool with a toothed blade used for cutting

Use the saw

a place to live that is part of a larger building

In scene

a place to live that is part of a larger building

I live in a small apartment

a set of rooms to live in

Your apartment is very beautiful

a place to live that is part of a larger building

She lives in a small apartment

a very short unit of time

In scene

a very short unit of time

Wait a sec

the time at this moment

In scene

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

the state of things as they really are

In scene

the state of things as they really are

He returned to reality

a thing that is true or real

This is a harsh reality

to have clothing on the body

In scene

to have clothing on the body

I wear a watch

clothes that people wear

This shop sells sports wear

the damage that happens to something from normal use

The carpet began to wear

to make someone feel very tired

The hard work began to wear him

to have clothing on the body

I wear a coat in winter

to have clothing on the body

She wears a beautiful dress

to have clothing on the body

He wears a blue shirt

to have clothes or accessories on your body

You should wear a mask

to have clothes on your body

Wear your jacket before leaving

to have clothing on your body

She wears her new shoes

to show a feeling or quality through your appearance or behavior

She wears a happy expression

to feel shy or awkward

In scene

to feel shy or awkward

I felt embarrassed

to make someone feel shy or awkward

Don't embarrass me

to make someone feel awkward or ashamed

Don't embarrass me in front of my friends

perhaps; used to say that something may be true

In scene

perhaps; used to say that something may be true

This is possibly the best way

not having something

In scene

not having something

I cannot see without my glasses

not including something or someone

You cannot go without a ticket

on or to the outside of something

He stood without the door

to alter your decision or opinion

In scene

to alter your decision or opinion

I changed my mind about the movie

to make a different decision or hold a different opinion than you had before

I think I will change my mind

the number or size of something

In scene

the number or size of something

A small amount of sugar is enough

to develop into something

Her efforts amounted to nothing

a garden tool with a long handle and metal teeth

In scene

a garden tool with a long handle and metal teeth

He uses a rake to collect leaves

to speak angrily to someone about their mistakes

He raked him over the coals for the mistake

to give the impression of being something

In scene

to give the impression of being something

That sounds like a good idea

to seem similar to something

That sounds like a great plan

to have a similar sound to something

The wind sounds like a whistle

to have a voice that is similar to someone else's

You sound like your mother

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

Saturday and Sunday

In scene

Saturday and Sunday

I will go to the park this weekend

the part of the week when you do not work

We are going on a trip for the weekend

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

a piece of a whole

In scene

a piece of a whole

The engine has many parts

a character in a play or film

He played a small part

to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

to leave a place or building

In scene

to leave a place or building

You should get out of the house

to become known by many people

The news will get out eventually

to let a feeling or emotion come out

You should get out your anger

to take something out of a place

Get the key out of the lock

to leave a place

Please get out of the room

to go away from a place

It is time for us to get out

in any case

In scene

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

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