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How I Met Your Mother — Season 5 Episode 9

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the number of years someone has lived

In scene

the number of years someone has lived

Age is just a number

a period of time marked by particular events or characteristics

We live in the digital age

to become older

Everyone ages

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

In scene

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

My knee hurts

to strike someone with your knee

He tried to knee the opponent

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

in a clear way

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in a clear way

It is clearly visible

in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand

She spoke clearly during the meeting

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

In scene

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

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 container used for cooking or holding plants

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a container used for cooking or holding plants

Put the pot on the stove

a plant that is smoked as a drug

He was caught with pot

a bowl-shaped fixture used for urination and defecation

The toddler is learning to use the pot

not different

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not different

We have the same car

a thing that is being talked about

I saw the same man yesterday

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

In scene

to receive or obtain something

I got a letter today

to reach a place

When did you get home?

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

an amount of money that you owe

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an amount of money that you owe

I have a large debt

a feeling of being very grateful to someone

I owe you a debt of gratitude for your help

a special chair for a king or queen

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a special chair for a king or queen

The king sat on his throne

an informal word for a toilet

He is sitting on the throne

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

to do something without hurrying

In scene

to do something without hurrying

Take your time

the opening in your face used for eating and speaking

In scene

the opening in your face used for eating and speaking

Open your mouth

a person who needs to be fed

We have another mouth to feed.

to move your lips as if speaking without sound

She mouthed the words

to decide something firmly

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to decide something firmly

He made up his mind

products used to color or change the face

She puts on her make up

to produce or create something

He made up a story

the way a person or thing looks

The make-up of the room is simple

the way in which the parts of something are arranged or combined

The chemical make-up of the water is simple

the evening before today

In scene

the evening before today

I went to the cinema last night

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

to go away from someone or something

In scene

to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

still there after others have gone

In scene

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

a person who visits a place often

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a person who visits a place often

He is a regular at this cafe

happening often or at fixed times

I exercise on a regular basis

usual or typical

It was just a regular day

a person who brings food and drinks to customers in a restaurant

The bus arrives at regular intervals

the number 2

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the number 2

I have two cats

to give help or encouragement to someone

In scene

to give help or encouragement to someone

I support your decision

to bear the weight of something

The pillars support the roof

the use of machines to keep a person alive when they are very sick

The patient was kept on life support

to cry noisily and uncontrollably

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to cry noisily and uncontrollably

The child started to blubber

the thick fat layer on whales and seals

Whales have a thick layer of blubber

a common pet with four legs

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a common pet with four legs

I have a small dog

to take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

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to take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

The children play in the garden

to perform a role in a film or play

He plays a doctor in the movie

a person who fights or argues

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a person who fights or argues

He is a real scrapper

a physical feeling you get

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a physical feeling you get

I felt a burning sensation

someone or something that becomes very popular quickly

The new singer became a sensation

relating to deep thinking about life

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relating to deep thinking about life

He has a philosophical approach to life

a feeling of worry or interest about something

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a feeling of worry or interest about something

I don't care

the act of looking after someone or something

Skin care is important

to want to do something

Would you care for tea

indicating opposition between two sides

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indicating opposition between two sides

Real Madrid versus Barcelona

a young person

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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 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

to pay attention to sound

In scene

to pay attention to sound

I listen to music

to give attention to a sound or person speaking

I like to listen to music

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

a smaller amount or number

In scene

a smaller amount or number

I want less water

to ask God to protect or help

May God bless you

too many to count

The stars are endless

not having something

She is fearless

to see or learn where someone or something is

In scene

to see or learn where someone or something is

I found my keys

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The court found that the agreement was invalid

to begin or create something

He founded a new company

the fine threads that grow on a person's head

In scene

the fine threads that grow on a person's head

I cut my hair

the fine threads that grow on a person's body

He has hair on his arms

a very small amount or distance

He won by a hair

the sound you make when speaking or singing

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the sound you make when speaking or singing

He has a deep voice

to say what you think or feel

She voiced her concerns

to have the chance to do something

In scene

to have the chance to do something

You get to meet the director

to arrive at a place

How do I get to the station

to start doing something

We will get to the main topic soon

to have an emotional effect on someone

Her bad mood started to get to me

made with the heavy metal lead

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made with the heavy metal lead

Old paints were often lead based

to bring back a memory of something

In scene

to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

to find a solution to a problem

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to find a solution to a problem

They are trying to work things out

to hit someone with the palm of the hand

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to hit someone with the palm of the hand

She is slapping his cheek

good-looking, especially in a strong or elegant way

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good-looking, especially in a strong or elegant way

He is very handsome

happening without a definite plan or pattern

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happening without a definite plan or pattern

It was a random encounter

a person you do not know

A random messaged me

a phrase used to tell someone to do something quickly

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a phrase used to tell someone to do something quickly

Chop chop we need to leave now

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

a car that you pay to ride in

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a car that you pay to ride in

I called a cab

a short name for cabernet sauvignon wine

We had a glass of cab

a single unit of language that has meaning

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a single unit of language that has meaning

I don't know this word

a piece of news or information

Let me give you a word of advice

a person you work or play with on a team

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a person you work or play with on a team

He is my favorite teammate

to talk to a god, often silently

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to talk to a god, often silently

I pray every morning

an act of breaking a rule or law

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an act of breaking a rule or law

This is a breach of contract

to force entry into a building or enclosed space

The police breached the house

a gap or hole in a wall or barrier

The enemy made a breach in the wall

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

money paid for the use of a property

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money paid for the use of a property

The rent is too high

to pay to use something temporarily

I want to rent a car

the place where you live

In scene

the place where you live

I am going home

coffee without caffeine

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coffee without caffeine

I'll have a decaf coffee, please

a person who encourages or organizes something

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a person who encourages or organizes something

He is a promoter of local arts

a movement or action

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a movement or action

It was a kind gesture

a movement of the body to express something

She made a small gesture

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

a large bird that is often eaten at Thanksgiving or Christmas

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a large bird that is often eaten at Thanksgiving or Christmas

We ate turkey for dinner

a nation located partly in Europe and partly in Asia

I want to visit Turkey next summer

to look at something for a period of time

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to look at something for a period of time

I like to watch movies

to pay attention to what you are doing

Watch your step on the stairs

to take care of someone or something

Please watch my bag

a small clock worn on the wrist

My watch is broken

the lightest color, like snow

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the lightest color, like snow

The snow is white

white-colored clothes

Put the whites in the washing machine

to give money for something

In scene

to give money for something

I finally paid off my loan

to be successful or worth the effort

Hard work pays off

money received for doing something

This hard work had a big pay-off

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

In scene

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

I go to bed

the flat area at the back of a truck for carrying cargo

The truck bed is full of wood

the bottom of a river or valley

Fish live at the river bed

to not win a fight, game, or contest

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to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to no longer have something

In scene

to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

a table used in religious ceremonies, especially for weddings

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a table used in religious ceremonies, especially for weddings

The couple stood before the altar

in the middle of a group

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in the middle of a group

He stood amongst the crowd

to give a poisonous substance to someone

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to give a poisonous substance to someone

He tried to poison the king

an informal word for an alcoholic drink that someone chooses to have

What is your poison tonight

a substance that can cause illness or death

The snake's poison is strong

to make someone feel less strong or confident

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to make someone feel less strong or confident

The constant criticism broke him down

to stop working or progressing

Our car broke down on the way home

to separate something into smaller parts

The scientist will break down the data

only one, no more than one

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only one, no more than one

I have a single dollar left

a piece of paper money

He paid with a single

not married or in a romantic relationship

He is currently single

to start to be something

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to start to be something

It got dark outside

to reach a place

I got home late

to get or receive something

He got a new car

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

to become calm and less tense

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to become calm and less tense

I need to relax after a long day

to make a rule or requirement less strict

The school decided to relax the rules

to make someone feel calm and less tense

Music helps me relax

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

to stop something from happening normally

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to stop something from happening normally

Noise can interfere with your sleep

to prevent someone from doing what they want to do

Loud music interferes with my studying

the state of being weak or delicate

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the state of being weak or delicate

He was concerned about his father's frailty

to hit someone with the palm of the hand

In scene

to hit someone with the palm of the hand

She slapped him on the cheek

to be very good or impressive

This song really slaps

to place something quickly or carelessly

He slapped the book on the table

the part of your body used to see

In scene

the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

to limit or reduce something

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to limit or reduce something

The high costs will crimp our plans

to press something into small, wavy folds

She crimped the edges of the pie

to be beaten in a game or competition

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to be beaten in a game or competition

They are losing the match

to stop knowing where something is

She is always losing her keys

to stop having something

He is losing his keys

used to express anger or emphasis

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used to express anger or emphasis

Go to hell

a state of great pain or misery

In scene

a state of great pain or misery

Life was hell for him

a place of torment after death

I don't believe in hell

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