TV Series How I Met Your Mother Season 8

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How I Met Your Mother — Season 8 Episode 13

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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

It is only a scratch

no more than

I have only two dollars

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

a curved line of colors in the sky

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a curved line of colors in the sky

Look at the beautiful rainbow

a liquid that you can drink

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a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

a point when something happens

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a point when something happens

At that time I was tired

the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

a particular kind of life or experience

We had a great time

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

not worrying about consequences; cheerful and reckless

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not worrying about consequences; cheerful and reckless

He has a devil-may-care attitude

not caring about danger or rules

He has a devil may care attitude

in a formal or official way

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in a formal or official way

They are officially married

in a way that follows official rules or procedures

The building was officially opened yesterday

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

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

a piece of clothing for the upper body

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a piece of clothing for the upper body

She wore a white blouse

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 stop a meeting or court session for a time

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to stop a meeting or court session for a time

The judge adjourned the court

a piece of cloth worn over the head or face

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a piece of cloth worn over the head or face

She wore a black veil

to hide or cover something

The clouds veil the mountain

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

In scene

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 thick white liquid from milk

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a thick white liquid from milk

I put cream in my coffee

the best or most important people in a group

He is the cream of the team

to become very excited or enthusiastic

I almost creamed when I heard the news

a soft substance used to care for the skin

I use hand cream

having good luck

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having good luck

I am very lucky

a small furry pet

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a small furry pet

The cat is sleeping

a small animal with fur that people often keep as a pet

The cat is sleeping on the sofa

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

The flight departed on time

no longer alive

His departed father was a kind man

someone who has died

We should respect the departed

a film about undercover police and gang members

I really enjoyed watching The Departed

not sensible or intelligent

In scene

not sensible or intelligent

That was a stupid mistake

a stupid or annoying person

Stop being so stupid

to breathe in smoke from cigarettes or similar products

In scene

to breathe in smoke from cigarettes or similar products

He stopped to smoke for a few minutes

the grey or black gas that comes from something burning

There is a lot of smoke in the room

to kill someone (slang)

The gangster planned to smoke his rival

to preserve meat or fish using smoke

They smoke the fish

prepared by practicing a lot

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prepared by practicing a lot

Their performance was well rehearsed

an opinion or suggestion about what to do

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an opinion or suggestion about what to do

I need some advice

an opinion about what someone should do

I need your advice

used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

In scene

used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

What the hell are you doing

used to express surprise, frustration, or indifference

What the hell is that

used to express surprise or anger

What the hell you broke it

before now; in the past

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before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

a long way away

In scene

a long way away

The store is too far

left to be done or completed

How far are you with your homework

to a large extent

This car is far better

until the present time

So far everything is good

the feeling of worry caused by demands

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the feeling of worry caused by demands

He is under a lot of pressure

the strong effect of something pushing against something else

The water pressure is high

to try to make someone do something

They pressured him to sign the paper

a person you used to share a home with

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a person you used to share a home with

My ex roommate lives in London now

a person who used to share a rented home with you

My ex-roommate is coming to visit

a set of matching jacket and trousers

In scene

a set of matching jacket and trousers

He wore a black suit to the wedding

to be right or suitable for someone or something

This time suits me well

a claim or dispute brought to a court of law

He brought a suit against his neighbor

to make a choice in an election or meeting

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to make a choice in an election or meeting

I will vote tomorrow

a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

He cast his vote for the candidate

as a result of the fact that

In scene

as a result of the fact that

Now that you are here, we can start

used to explain that something is true because of a new situation

Now that you are here we can start

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

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the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I wake up early in the morning

a short way to say 'good morning'

Morning, how are you?

the early part of the day before noon

I drink coffee in the morning

the early part of the day

I drink coffee in the morning

a friendly or affectionate name for someone

In scene

a friendly or affectionate name for someone

I love you baby

a very young child

The baby is sleeping

someone who acts immaturely

Don't be such a baby

a very young animal

Look at that baby goat

an expression of surprise or amazement

In scene

an expression of surprise or amazement

Whoa, look at that!

things that are of low value or poor quality

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things that are of low value or poor quality

This movie is total crap

concern or interest in something

I do not give a crap

to speak very negatively about someone or something

Do not crap on my work

solid waste from the body

The dog left some crap on the carpet

an area of grass in a yard

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an area of grass in a yard

He is mowing the lawn

an area of grass in a yard

The children are playing on the lawn

a written evaluation of something

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a written evaluation of something

I read a movie review

a formal assessment of someone's work

The boss gave a positive review of my work

to look at something carefully

Please review the report

to make something work again

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to make something work again

Can you fix my bike?

to make something stay in a certain place

Please fix the shelf to the wall

a difficult or unpleasant situation

They are in a real fix

to make the result of a contest or vote unfair in advance

They tried to fix the election

the complete opposite of something

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the complete opposite of something

The result was contrary to our expectations

to make preparations for something

In scene

to make preparations for something

We are planning the party

preparations made for a future event

The planning for the trip is done

the act of making preparations for something

Careful planning is important for success

to have a goal or intention

I am planning to travel

to require something because it is necessary

In scene

to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

the outer layer of a body

In scene

the outer layer of a body

She has soft skin

to punish someone very harshly

They will skin him for this

to take the outer layer off something

He skinned the rabbit

to offer an idea for consideration

In scene

to offer an idea for consideration

I suggest we go home

to show or imply something

The evidence suggests he is guilty

not laughing or playing around

In scene

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

just one thing and nothing else

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just one thing and nothing else

It is nothing but a dream

the act of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment

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the act of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment

The performance was amazing

how well someone or something does a job or activity

The team improved their performance last month

an act of entertaining an audience

The band gave a great performance

a person who makes art

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a person who makes art

He is a great artist

a person who makes art

She is a famous artist

a person who does a job skillfully

He is an artist with a paintbrush

a young person

In scene

a young person

The kid is playing

to say something not serious

I am just kidding

a hot, dry area with little rain or plants

In scene

a hot, dry area with little rain or plants

The desert is very hot

a large, dry, sandy place with few plants

It is very hot in the desert

to leave someone alone, especially in a difficult situation

He deserted his family

something that someone deserves

He finally got his just deserts

a very enjoyable time

In scene

a very enjoyable time

I had a blast at the party

a sudden, loud explosion of air or energy

The blast broke the windows

to play music at a very high volume

They are blasting music in the car

a thick, smooth liquid used for cooking or fuel

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a thick, smooth liquid used for cooking or fuel

I used some oil for cooking

to put oil on something to make it move smoothly

He needs to oil the door hinge

a thick liquid fuel found underground

The price of oil is rising

to make something more noticeable

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to make something more noticeable

This dress brings out her beauty

to take something from inside to outside

Please bring out the chairs

to make something available to the public

They will bring out a new movie

to make something become noticeable

The sun brings out the colors of the flowers

to try to get or achieve something

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to try to get or achieve something

You should go after your dreams

to criticize or blame someone aggressively

The critics went after his new book

to try to catch or get something

You should go after your dreams

a person who controls a business or team

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a person who controls a business or team

He is a great manager

a person who manages the career of a performer or athlete

The singer has a good manager

a person who is in charge of a team or business

The manager is in a meeting

to become joined in marriage

In scene

to become joined in marriage

They decided to wed in June

to telephone someone

In scene

to telephone someone

I will call up my mother

to order members of a military reserve to active service

They called up the reserves

to move someone to a higher level or position

He was called up to the national team

to order someone to do something

The army called up the soldiers

solid waste from the body

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solid waste from the body

There is dog poop on the grass

to pass solid waste from the body

The baby pooped

the rear upper deck of a ship

The captain stood on the poop deck

in a direct line or manner

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in a direct line or manner

He walked directly to the door

to have an effect on someone or something

The war directly affected the economy

in a short time from now

I will see you directly

to make someone believe something that is not true

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to make someone believe something that is not true

He tried to deceive me

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

to bring something to the place where it is needed

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to bring something to the place where it is needed

The courier will deliver the package tomorrow

to help a baby be born

The doctor will deliver the baby

to do what you promised or were expected to do

They promised to deliver results

to give a formal address to an audience

The professor will deliver a lecture today

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

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to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

very sad because of a loss or disappointment

In scene

very sad because of a loss or disappointment

She was heartbroken after the breakup

to act as if something is true when it is not

In scene

to act as if something is true when it is not

He pretended to be asleep

to behave as if something is true when it is not

The children like to pretend they are pirates

something that influences a result

The child likes to pretend he is a superhero

to act as if something is true

The kids pretend to be superheroes

a place where people stay in tents or temporary shelters

In scene

a place where people stay in tents or temporary shelters

The summer camp is near the lake

a group with a shared opinion

Both camps agree on the plan

to live in a tent or shelter for a short time

We decided to camp in the mountains

to leave out or avoid doing something

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to leave out or avoid doing something

Do not skip breakfast

to move with light jumps from one foot to the other

The girl skipped to school

to go away from a place quickly

We need to skip this area immediately

good at making people agree with you

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good at making people agree with you

He is a very persuasive speaker

to remain in a place or situation

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to remain in a place or situation

I will stick to the plan

a long thin piece of something

He has a walking stick

to push something into something else

Stick the pin in the map

in a genuine or honest way

In scene

in a genuine or honest way

I am truly sorry

in a real or honest way

He is truly sorry for his mistake

extremely

He is truly kind

without any doubt; totally

In scene

without any doubt; totally

I absolutely agree with you

to rest with your eyes closed

In scene

to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

in a usual way

In scene

in a usual way

I normally wake up at 7 AM

in a usual way

She is behaving normally today

in most cases

I normally go to work by bus

in the usual way

I normally go to work by bus

a young person

In scene

a young person

I have two kids

young human beings

The kids are playing

any object or matter

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any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

In scene

any object or matter

I don't have anything

a female parent

In scene

a female parent

I love my mother

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 person below the age of adulthood

In scene

a person below the age of adulthood

Every child needs love

a young person

The child is playing

to decide that something will not happen

In scene

to decide that something will not happen

I need to cancel my appointment

to decide that a planned event will not happen

They had to cancel the meeting

to make a mark on a ticket or stamp to show it cannot be used again

The machine will cancel your ticket

to stop supporting or approving of someone publicly

People decided to cancel the actor

to go back to a place or person

In scene

to go back to a place or person

When will you come back?

to become fashionable or successful again after a period of time

Vintage clothes are coming back

the part of the body at the end of the leg

In scene

the part of the body at the end of the leg

My left foot hurts

the lowest or end part of something

He sat at the foot of the bed

to begin something in a good way

They got off on the right foot

a measure of length equal to 12 inches

The ceiling is ten feet high

a piece of land surrounded by water

In scene

a piece of land surrounded by water

This is a small island

a piece of land completely surrounded by water

They live on a small island

a piece of land surrounded by water

Hawaii is a famous island

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