TV Series How I Met Your Mother Season 8

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How I Met Your Mother — Season 8 Episode 11

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a pleasant thought or dream about something you wish for

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a pleasant thought or dream about something you wish for

He has a fantasy of traveling the world

stories about magic and imaginary worlds

I love reading fantasy novels

a pleasant situation that is not real

Living on the moon is a fantasy

a story or idea that is not real

I love reading fantasy books

to persist in doing something

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to persist in doing something

Keep trying until you succeed

to have and continue to have something

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to have and continue to have something

You can keep the book

to take care of something

The soldier will keep the gate safe

very unpleasant or offensive

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very unpleasant or offensive

The smell was repulsive

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

produce | to create or cause something

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produce | to create or cause something

He made me laugh

to force someone to do something

He made me wait outside

in a very good or easy situation

You have got it made with this job

to get money as payment for work or an activity

He made a lot of money last year

to create or cause something

She made a cake for the party

to suddenly become very excited or angry

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to suddenly become very excited or angry

My boss will go nuts

to behave in a crazy or uncontrolled way

Everyone went nuts when the team scored

to succeed in doing something

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to succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to cause someone to do something

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to cause someone to do something

He made me cry

to produce or form something

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to produce or form something

I make dinner every day

to say or express something

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to say or express something

She made a suggestion

to move from one place to another

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to move from one place to another

She has gone home

to change to a state or condition

He has gone mad

having left or disappeared

The milk is gone

no longer present in a place

She is gone for the day

to no longer be present

The cookies are all gone

no longer present or existing

The milk is gone

to move away from a place

They have gone to the cinema

no longer present or available

My phone is gone

no longer in the place it was before

My keys are gone

having moved away or disappeared

The summer is gone

to be referred to by a particular name

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to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

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to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

a common fruit with red or green skin

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a common fruit with red or green skin

I eat an apple every day

a nickname for New York City

New York is called the Big Apple

a place where you buy things

I am going to the apple to buy some milk

to say something that is not true

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to say something that is not true

Do not lie to me

to be in a flat position on a surface

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to be in a flat position on a surface

I like to lie on the beach

to be in a particular place or state

The village lies in the valley

for younger people

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for younger people

He is a junior member of the team

to give a part of something to others

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to give a part of something to others

I will share my food with you

to have something in common with someone

We share the same hobby

a part or portion of something

This is your share

to use something at the same time as others

I share a room with him

using something with others at the same time

We share the same office

at no time

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at no time

I never eat meat

something that can be done or is true

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something that can be done or is true

It is possible to finish the work today

a person who might be chosen for something

She is a possible for the role

the small bones that form the spine

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the small bones that form the spine

The vertebrae protect the spinal cord

one of the small bones that form the spine

The doctor examined her vertebrae

to swing at a ball with a bat

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to swing at a ball with a bat

He can bat the ball

a small flying mammal that comes out at night

The bat flies at night

to wave or flap quickly

She batted her eyelashes

a Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for a girl

She had a Bat Mitzvah

the action of keeping things for later use

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the action of keeping things for later use

I need more storage for my files

to feel very happy and eager

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to feel very happy and eager

This book will excite you

to make someone feel very happy or eager

The news will excite the children

to cause someone to feel eager or interested

The news will excite the fans

a young animal of the sheep family

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a young animal of the sheep family

The lamb is playing in the field

a young sheep

The lamb is eating grass

a kind or helpful person

She is a lamb and always helps her friends

an idea of what you want to happen in the future

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an idea of what you want to happen in the future

He has a clear vision for the company

the ability to see things with your eyes

She has perfect vision

the way someone or something looks

She was a vision in her beautiful dress

a mental image of something that is not actually present

He had a vision of a better future

the time that will come

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the time that will come

I hope for a better future

happening in the time after now

We need to think about future generations

the period of time that will happen after now

No one knows what will happen in the future

used to express surprise or emotion

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used to express surprise or emotion

Sweet! I got the tickets

friendly or pleasant

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friendly or pleasant

Goodnight, sweet

giving pleasure or happiness

That is a sweet gesture

having the flavor of sugar

This apple is very sweet

a particular area or point

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a particular area or point

This is a nice spot for a picnic

to see or notice someone or something

I spotted him in the crowd

to pay for someone's bill or cost

I will spot you for lunch today

a strong liking for something

She has a soft spot for cats

to deal with and move on from a problem

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to deal with and move on from a problem

It is time to move past this argument

to progress beyond something

You need to move past your mistakes

to bring or come together in one place

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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

the land and buildings of a college or university

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the land and buildings of a college or university

The campus is very large

for all time, always

In scene

for all time, always

I will love you forever

for a very long period

I will remember this day forever

a small part of something

In scene

a small part of something

Give me a bit of paper

a short performance or routine

He did a funny bit on stage

to use your teeth to cut or hurt something

The dog bit him

a short period of time

Wait a bit

one of the twelve parts of a year

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one of the twelve parts of a year

November is a cold month

a close friend

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a close friend

He is my best pal

a very short period of time

In scene

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

the number 3

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the number 3

I have three apples

new information about something

In scene

new information about something

I have some good news

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

one side of a sheet in a book or document

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one side of a sheet in a book or document

Turn the page

to try to reach someone by making an announcement

I will page the doctor

a message sent to a pager device

He sent me a page

to call someone to come to a place

They paged the doctor over the intercom

to report your arrival at a place, such as a hotel or airport

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to report your arrival at a place, such as a hotel or airport

We need to check in at the airport

to contact someone to share information or see how they are

I called to check in on you

a short meeting to share updates

We had a quick check in this morning

to report your arrival at a place

We will check in at the hotel

a short meeting or visit to see someone

I checked in on my sick friend today

to receive something that is offered

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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

by yourself or without help

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by yourself or without help

I live on my own

not shut or blocked

In scene

not shut or blocked

The window is open

not yet filled or taken

I am open to suggestions

to start or make something start

The store is open now

to move something so that it is no longer closed or blocked

Please open the door

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

as a substitute or different option

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as a substitute or different option

I will have tea instead of coffee

as a different choice

There was no coffee, so I drank tea instead

in place of something else

I chose tea instead of coffee

worried or scared about what might happen

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worried or scared about what might happen

I feel nervous about the exam

relating to the body's system that controls responses to stimuli

I feel nervous before the exam

one of the twelve parts of a year

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one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

in accordance with fact or reality

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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

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

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

possibly; used to express uncertainty

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possibly; used to express uncertainty

Maybe it will rain

something that might happen or be true

It is a maybe

perhaps

Maybe he is late

a line that marks the edge of something

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a line that marks the edge of something

This fence is the boundary of the garden

rules that say what is acceptable or allowed

You should set clear boundaries with your colleagues

to put things into a container or device

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to put things into a container or device

Please load the dishwasher

a large amount of something

I have a load of work

a task or responsibility that someone has to deal with

This project is a heavy load for the team

the fluid containing sperm that is released during ejaculation

The doctor examined the load

a small bag sewn into clothing for carrying things

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a small bag sewn into clothing for carrying things

I have a coin in my pocket

to put something into your pocket

He pocketed the keys

the period when a king or queen is in power

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the period when a king or queen is in power

The Queen's reign lasted for many years

to be the main or most powerful thing in a situation

Silence reigned in the room

to be the main or most powerful person or thing in a situation

The queen continues to reign over the country

the power to direct or manage something

The king began his long reign

happening until now or even now

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happening until now or even now

I am still waiting

not moving

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not moving

Stand still

despite what was said

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despite what was said

It was raining, but he still went out

waste material or unwanted things

In scene

waste material or unwanted things

Please take out the trash

to say bad things about someone

He likes to trash his rivals

to destroy or make something very messy

They decided to trash the old room

to beat someone completely in a competition or game

Our team trashed them in the final game

to damage something so badly it cannot be used

Someone trashed the hotel room

very drunk

He got completely trashed at the party

people who are considered to have no money and bad behavior

He treats them like trash

badly damaged or made very messy

The room was trashed after the party

unwanted or useless material

Please take out the trash

a piece of land

In scene

a piece of land

He bought a parking lot

a large number or amount

I have a lot of work to do

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

many times or often

I see him a lot

a group of people

That is a loud lot

a great number or quantity

We have a lot of time

a method of deciding something by chance

This is my lot in life

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

a small number or quantity

That is a lot less

to a great degree

I like it a lot

very well-known and talked about

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very well-known and talked about

He is a legendary guitar player

a word or group of words that communicates a meaning

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a word or group of words that communicates a meaning

This is a common expression

a look on someone's face that shows emotion

He had a sad expression

to press against something to move it

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to press against something to move it

Push the button

to try to make someone do something

My parents push me to study

to try to sell illegal or prescription drugs to people

He was caught pushing drugs on the street

a way things are not the same

In scene

a way things are not the same

What is the difference between these two?

a change or effect that something causes

Your help made a big difference

a way in which things are not the same

There is a big difference between these colors

willing to take risks or try new things

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willing to take risks or try new things

She is a daring climber

to move fast toward someone or something

In scene

to move fast toward someone or something

The child ran up to his mother

to cause a debt or bill to grow

He ran up a huge bill at the hotel

the time before an important event when people get ready

There is excitement in the run up to the election

to make something quickly

I can run up a quick lunch for you

a period of time before an event

He was busy in the run-up to the concert

to give an impression of being something

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to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

of the highest quality or most favorable

In scene

of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

kind thoughts or wishes for someone

Please give her my best

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

to look at something for a period of time

In scene

to look at something for a period of time

I like to watch movies

to take care of someone or something

In scene

to take care of someone or something

Please watch my bag

to pay attention to what you are doing

Watch your step on the stairs

a small clock worn on the wrist

My watch is broken

a small long thin creature

In scene

a small long thin creature

The worm is in the soil

to make a photograph with a camera

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to make a photograph with a camera

I want to take a picture

a formal social event where men wear tuxedos

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a formal social event where men wear tuxedos

The party is black tie

a dress code requiring formal evening wear

The event is black tie

clothing worn for very formal events

He wore black tie

a dress code requiring formal evening wear, usually tuxedos for men and evening gowns for women

The party is a black-tie event

to ask someone to marry you

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to ask someone to marry you

He proposed to her last night

to put forward an idea or plan

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to put forward an idea or plan

I propose a new plan

to ask someone to marry you

In scene

to ask someone to marry you

He decided to propose

to become an adult

In scene

to become an adult

I want to be a doctor when I grow up

to become older

Children grow up quickly

to a certain limit or amount

The price can grow up to fifty dollars

to become an adult

I want to be a pilot when I grow up

the time when you are a child

In scene

the time when you are a child

I had a happy childhood

a financial or other involvement in something

In scene

a financial or other involvement in something

He has an interest in the company

to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

This book interests me

money paid for borrowing money

The bank charges a high interest rate

an activity that you enjoy doing in your free time

Reading is one of my interests

most important or central

In scene

most important or central

The main goal is to win

a large pipe that carries water or gas

They fixed the water main

a common name for a main road in a town

She lives on Main Street

to make someone feel very tired

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to make someone feel very tired

Walking all day will tire you

the rubber part of a wheel that touches the road

The car needs a new tire

a person you work with

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a person you work with

My coworker is very helpful

to say you will not do or accept something

In scene

to say you will not do or accept something

He refused the offer

to say that you will not do something

He refused to help me

to say that you will not do or accept something

He refused the offer

waste material that is thrown away

Please take out the refuse

making little or no noise

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making little or no noise

The room is quiet

with little or no sound

Keep quiet

a quantity of something

In scene

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

a statement that you will definitely do something

In scene

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

one only, each separate

In scene

one only, each separate

I need a single sheet of paper

a piece of paper money

He paid with a single

a short music recording released to promote an album

They released a new single yesterday

only one, no more than one

I have a single dollar left

a hit in baseball that lets the batter reach second base

The player hit a single

not married or in a romantic relationship

He is currently single

to speak loudly and angrily to someone

In scene

to speak loudly and angrily to someone

Don't yell at me

a knot of ribbon or cloth used to decorate something

In scene

a knot of ribbon or cloth used to decorate something

He wore a black bow tie

a decorative knot made by tying a ribbon or string

She tied a bow tie on the gift

a tie that is tied in a bow at the collar

He wore a black bow-tie to the party

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