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How I Met Your Mother — Season 7 Episode 18

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CEFR level

making little or no noise

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making little or no noise

Please speak quietly

going far down from the surface or having great depth

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going far down from the surface or having great depth

The treasure is buried deep down

not known or seen by most people

Deep down he is a kind person

to link or bring together

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to link or bring together

Please connect the wires

to spend time together with someone

I like to connect with new people

a small metal cap worn on a finger to push a needle

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a small metal cap worn on a finger to push a needle

She used a thimble to sew the button

to see something for a very short time

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to see something for a very short time

I caught a glimpse of the bird

the hot, bright flames from burning

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the hot, bright flames from burning

The fire is hot

to make someone leave a job

The boss fired him

to send out bullets from a gun

He fired the gun

to make something begin to burn

He fired the furnace

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

to learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

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

full of light, not dark

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full of light, not dark

I like light blue

to make something start burning

Light the candle

having little weight

This box is light

to give a name to someone or something

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to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

a word or phrase that someone is called

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a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

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a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

Follow the rules

to make an official decision as a judge or authority

The judge will rule on the case

to be the best or dominant

This song rules

to have official power over a country or group

The king rules the land

to have official power over a country or area

The king used to rule the country

a statement that tells you what you must or must not do

You must follow the school rules

the usual or normal state of things

Working late is the rule here

a general statement that describes how something is done

It is a fundamental rule of science

an official instruction about what you can or cannot do

New safety rules were introduced

an official decision made by a judge or authority

The judge made a strict rule

not good or convincing

In scene

not good or convincing

That is a lame excuse

unable to walk normally because of an injury or problem with a leg or foot

The horse is lame

a decorative container for flowers

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a decorative container for flowers

The flowers are in the vase

right for a particular situation

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right for a particular situation

He is not fit for the job

to be the right size or shape to go into a space

The key fits the lock perfectly

strong and in good physical shape

She exercises to stay fit

a sudden, uncontrolled burst of physical movement

He had a fit of anger

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

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a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

used to express surprise

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used to express surprise

Gosh, it is cold outside

to have a similar appearance to

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to have a similar appearance to

He looks like his father

to seem or have the appearance of something

That cloud looks like a rabbit

to seem or have a certain appearance

She looks like her mother

to appear to be something

It looks like it will rain

appears to be true

It looks like rain

to make something full

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to make something full

Please fill the glass with water

to write information in empty spaces

Please fill out this form

to give someone information about something

Please fill me in on the details

to spend time doing something

She fills her days with reading

telling the truth and not cheating

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telling the truth and not cheating

He is an honest man

to move your body to music

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to move your body to music

She likes to dance at parties

a type of movement performed to music as an art or activity

They performed a traditional dance

a person you do something with

He was her dance for the night

an expression of appreciation

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an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

to hit something with a quick moving hand

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to hit something with a quick moving hand

The cat swiped at the toy

to move a finger quickly across a surface

Swipe right to like the photo

to take something with a quick, sneaky movement

He swiped my pen from the desk

not sensible or intelligent

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not sensible or intelligent

That was a stupid mistake

a stupid or annoying person

Stop being so stupid

the place where you live

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the place where you live

I am going home

any person

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any person

Is anybody here

a legal agreement to rent property

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a legal agreement to rent property

I signed the lease today

to pay to use something for a period of time

We decided to lease a new car for two years

coming before all others in time or order

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coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

to speak or write something

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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

a mistake or imperfection

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a mistake or imperfection

There is a small flaw in the diamond

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

to have clothing on the body

In scene

to have clothing on the body

I wear a watch

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 show a feeling or quality through your appearance or behavior

She wears a happy expression

wanting or ready to do or participate in something

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wanting or ready to do or participate in something

Are you up for a coffee

to be a candidate for something

Is this job still up for grabs

this day

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this day

I am busy today

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

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the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

a cup with a handle for hot drinks

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a cup with a handle for hot drinks

I drank coffee from a mug

an informal word for a person's face

Keep that ugly mug out of my sight

to attack someone and steal from them

He was mugged in the park

the part that is behind or at the back of something

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the part that is behind or at the back of something

My back hurts

to a previous place or position

In scene

to a previous place or position

Please come back

to support someone or something

In scene

to support someone or something

I will back you up

the value or importance of something

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the value or importance of something

This ring has great worth

an opportunity to do something

It is worth a try

having enough value or merit

The book is worth reading

to go from one place to another

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to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to make someone remember something

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to make someone remember something

Please remind me to call him

to show that something is true

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to show that something is true

I can prove it

a group of people living together

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a group of people living together

We live in a multicultural society

a group of people with shared interests

He is a member of a historical society

a group of people with a shared interest or goal

She is a member of a historical society

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

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the joint that connects the foot to the leg

I hurt my ankle

feeling unsure about something

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feeling unsure about something

I am doubtful about his plan

to want to do something

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to want to do something

I feel like going for a walk

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

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to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

It feels like it is going to snow

to be aware of a physical or emotional state

Sometimes I feel like a child

a decorative crown worn on special occasions

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a decorative crown worn on special occasions

The princess wore a diamond tiara

the act of inhaling smoke from burning tobacco

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the act of inhaling smoke from burning tobacco

Smoking is forbidden here

very attractive or sexy (slang)

She looks smoking in that dress

not firm or hard to the touch

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not firm or hard to the touch

The pillow is very soft

not strong or successful

The approach was too soft

not strict or harsh

The teacher was soft on his students

not loud or harsh

She speaks in a soft voice

a piece of land surrounded by water

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a piece of land surrounded by water

This is a small island

the number 6

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the number 6

I have six apples

12 months or 365 days

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12 months or 365 days

This year is 2024

lasting five years

It lasted five years

the time when the sun first appears in the sky

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the time when the sun first appears in the sky

I love watching the sunrise

the words of a song

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the words of a song

I love the lyrics of this song

to be happy to receive something

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to be happy to receive something

You are welcome here

allowed to do something

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allowed to do something

Questions are welcome

to greet someone who has arrived

They welcomed the guests

of the highest quality or most favorable

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of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

to go back to a place or activity

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to go back to a place or activity

I will get back to work soon

to reply or speak to someone again later

I will get back to you soon

used to get someone's attention

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used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to turn your eyes toward something

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to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

as it seems or appears

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as it seems or appears

Apparently, he forgot the meeting

to make a hot, frying noise

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to make a hot, frying noise

The bacon started to sizzle in the pan

the skin on the top of your head

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the skin on the top of your head

He has a dry scalp

to cut or tear the hair and skin off someone's head

The attacker scalped his victim

to buy tickets and resell them at a higher price

He tried to scalp tickets for the concert

the second month of the year

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the second month of the year

February is the shortest month

to form letters or words on a surface

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to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

every single thing or all things

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every single thing or all things

He lost everything

after a long time or delay

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after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

to reach a place

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to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

a female parent

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a female parent

I love my mother

to do something without planning

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to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to take place or affect someone/something

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to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

the direction that is to the left when you watch the sun rise

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the direction that is to the left when you watch the sun rise

He lives in the north

to be tricked into believing something false

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to be tricked into believing something false

I fell for the trick

to start to love someone

He fell for her instantly

to say something to someone

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to say something to someone

Tell me your name

to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

of a higher quality or more suitable

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of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to a greater extent

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to a greater extent

I understand it better now

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

You had better leave now

a green plant with feathery leaves

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a green plant with feathery leaves

The fern grows in the shade

a sweet substance used in food and drinks

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a sweet substance used in food and drinks

I buy sugar

to make something sweet with sugar

I sugar my coffee

as a replacement for something

In scene

as a replacement for something

I drank tea instead of coffee

used to say that one thing is chosen or happens rather than another

I drank water instead of coffee

in place of

You should study instead of sleeping

to take the place of something

I used butter instead of oil

in place of something else

I drank tea instead of coffee

a small motorized vehicle for one person

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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

a book for writing personal experiences

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a book for writing personal experiences

I write in my journal every day

a serious newspaper or magazine

He reads a medical journal

a game to decide who wins a tournament

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a game to decide who wins a tournament

The team made the playoffs

to continue to be in a place

In scene

to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

one of the five long parts of your hand

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one of the five long parts of your hand

I have a ring on my finger

to say someone is guilty of a crime

She fingered him as the thief

used to make a polite request

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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

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

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