TV Series How I Met Your Mother Season 8

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How I Met Your Mother — Season 8 Episode 14

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the physical structure of a person or animal

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the physical structure of a person or animal

Exercise is good for your body

a group of people who are part of an organization

The governing body meets today

a physical thing

This metal body reflects light

a human being

There was a body on the floor

at no time

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at no time

I will never ever do that again

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

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the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

My knee hurts

to strike someone with your knee

He tried to knee the opponent

a drug that kills bacteria in the body

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a drug that kills bacteria in the body

The doctor gave me antibiotics

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

more than others; very

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more than others; very

I love fruit, especially apples

showing a difference between what is expected and what actually happens

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showing a difference between what is expected and what actually happens

It is ironic that the fire station burned down

happening in a way that is the opposite of what you would expect

It is ironic that it rained during our picnic

a person who writes poems

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a person who writes poems

He is a famous poet

to be very sure about something

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to be very sure about something

I swear I saw him

to use bad language

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to use bad language

Do not swear in class

to make a serious statement or promise

I swear to tell the truth

a small furry animal with a long tail that lives in trees

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a small furry animal with a long tail that lives in trees

The possum climbed the tree

a small animal with a long tail that lives in trees

The possum climbed up the tree

not wide

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not wide

The street is very narrow

to make something smaller or less wide

Narrow the search

casual trousers made of denim

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casual trousers made of denim

I am wearing blue jeans

casual trousers made of denim

I bought a new pair of blue jeans

in most cases

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in most cases

I usually wake up at 7 am

a team sport played on ice with sticks and a puck

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a team sport played on ice with sticks and a puck

They play hockey in winter

the side that faces forward

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the side that faces forward

Sit in the front of the car

to serve as a false appearance for something

They used the store as a front

a particular area of activity or interest

They are working on the diplomatic front

a public activity used to hide a secret illegal activity

The event was a front for his illegal activities

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

Please stand at the front of the line

to give someone something before they pay for it

Can you front me the money until Friday

the forward edge of an advancing mass of air

A cold front is moving in

the forward part of something

Stand at the front of the line

to try to find something

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to try to find something

He is seeking a new job

to try to find something

They seek a solution

to try to find someone or something

He is seeking his lost cat

to try very hard to get something

She seeks a better future

to close and open one eye quickly

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to close and open one eye quickly

He winked his eye

to close and open one eye quickly

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to close and open one eye quickly

She winked at him

to close and open one eye quickly as a sign

He winked as a signal

a two-wheeled vehicle with an engine

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a two-wheeled vehicle with an engine

He rides a motorcycle to work

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 take place

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to take place

What happened?

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

an organization of people with a shared interest

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an organization of people with a shared interest

I joined the chess club

the part of a piece of clothing that goes around the neck

The shirt has a white collar

a sandwich made with three slices of bread and meat, cheese, and vegetables

I ordered a club sandwich for lunch

a long stick used to hit a ball in golf

He bought a new golf club

a feeling of pride and confidence in yourself

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a feeling of pride and confidence in yourself

You should have more self respect

a feeling of pride and confidence in yourself

Low self respect can lead to sadness

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

a shift in the way a situation is developing

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a shift in the way a situation is developing

She turned the room into a gym

a chance to do something in a sequence

It is your turn now

to pass something to someone else

Please turn the book to him

to move a switch or knob to make a device start working

Turn the knob to start the machine

used to show that something is surprising given what was just said

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used to show that something is surprising given what was just said

Even though it was raining, we went for a walk

despite that; nevertheless

I went out even though it was raining

despite the fact that

Even though he was tired he worked

to move up and down quickly

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to move up and down quickly

The children bounce with joy

to talk about ideas with someone

Can I bounce some ideas off you?

to leave a place or situation suddenly

This party is boring, let's bounce

to send something back because it is not accepted

The email bounced because the address was wrong

no more than

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no more than

It is only a scratch

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

I have only two dollars

to continue doing something

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to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to keep doing something

Please go on with your work

to be happening in a situation

I do not know what is going on with this project

giving pleasure

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giving pleasure

It was an enjoyable evening

a farm building for storing crops or housing animals

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a farm building for storing crops or housing animals

The horses are in the barn

a home furnishings retail company

I bought this chair from that barn

a manner or method of doing something

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a manner or method of doing something

This is one way to do it

traveling in one direction only

I bought a one way ticket

moving or allowing movement in only one direction

This is a one way street

a ticket that lets you go to a place but not come back

I bought a one way ticket to London

moving or allowing movement in only one direction

This street is a one-way road

to cause something to go somewhere

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to cause something to go somewhere

I will send him to school

to send information to someone

I will send an email to him

moving ahead in a direction

Please send the letter to my house

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I send to do this

a small enclosed space or room

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a small enclosed space or room

He stepped into the voting booth

to see or locate something

In scene

to see or locate something

I found my keys

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

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to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

to make something clear or understandable

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to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain this

a statement that makes something clear

Please explain the rules to me

to make something clear or easy to understand

Can you explain this math problem to me

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

Can you explain this rule

to leave a place

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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

the act of concentrating on someone or something

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the act of concentrating on someone or something

Please pay attention

the act of helping someone who is hurt or sick

He needs medical attention

the act of carefully listening or watching

Pay attention to the teacher

at this moment

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at this moment

I am currently at home

a statement that you will definitely do something

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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

something that covers or protects

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something that covers or protects

The manhole cover is made of iron

a flat cover over a hole in the street

The car drove over the manhole cover

having a large distance between two sides

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having a large distance between two sides

This is a thick book

very noticeable or strong

The fog was very thick this morning

not smart or slow to understand

He is a bit thick

not easily upset or offended by criticism

He has a thick skin against criticism

to make someone feel more confident or hopeful

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to make someone feel more confident or hopeful

I want to encourage you

to give support or confidence to someone

The teacher encouraged the students

to give hope or confidence to someone

My teacher encouraged me to study

giving hope or confidence

My teacher encourages me to do my best

having a medical condition where your body reacts badly to a substance

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having a medical condition where your body reacts badly to a substance

I am allergic to cats

not having something

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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

the part of a sleeve that goes around your wrist

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the part of a sleeve that goes around your wrist

My cuff is torn

to strike someone lightly with an open hand

He cuffed the boy

to put handcuffs on someone

The police had to cuff the suspect

a band worn around the wrist, often to restrict movement

The police used cuffs

to move toward or arrive at a place

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to move toward or arrive at a place

The train is coming

happening or appearing soon

The coming weeks will be busy

to move from a higher place to a lower one

My friend is coming to my house

an expression of anger or frustration

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an expression of anger or frustration

Damn it, I forgot my keys

an exclamation used to show frustration, anger, or disappointment

Damn it I missed the bus

relating to magic or having magic powers

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relating to magic or having magic powers

It was a magic moment

the art of performing illusions

He knows some magic

the power to control events by mysterious forces

Magic is not real

the power to make impossible things happen

The ring has magic

making a lot of noise

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making a lot of noise

The music is too loud

with a strong, easily heard sound

Please speak loud

making a lot of sound

The party was very loud

making a sound that is easy to hear

The music is too loud

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

to go out with someone romantically

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to go out with someone romantically

They have been dating for two months

a particular day of the month or year

What is today's date?

a sweet brown fruit from a palm tree

I like eating dates

up to the present time

We have learned a lot to date

to speak about a topic

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to speak about a topic

We need to talk about the plan

to highlight how extreme something is

Talk about a lucky break

to say something about a particular subject

They talked about the project

a plan for the food you eat

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a plan for the food you eat

I am on a diet

containing fewer calories than usual

I bought a diet soda

a board attached to the end of a bed where your head lies

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a board attached to the end of a bed where your head lies

The headboard is made of wood

a spicy green pepper used in cooking

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a spicy green pepper used in cooking

I like jalapeños on my pizza

at some time in the past

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at some time in the past

I once lived here

at the time that; as soon as

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at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

right now without delay

Do it at once

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

a part of the body that produces substances

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a part of the body that produces substances

The thyroid is a gland

a happy look on your face with your mouth turned up

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a happy look on your face with your mouth turned up

He has a beautiful smile

to show kindness or approval to someone

Fortune smiled on the family

to show happiness by curving your mouth

She smiled at me

to make a happy face with your mouth turned up

She gave a small smile

the side opposite to right

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the side opposite to right

Turn left here

to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

to get something again after losing it

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to get something again after losing it

I want to get back my book

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

to improve a relationship with someone after a problem

They decided to get back together

to do something bad to someone who did something bad to you

He wanted to get back at her

a roll of dried tobacco leaves for smoking

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a roll of dried tobacco leaves for smoking

He is smoking a cigar

lasting the entire day

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lasting the entire day

I worked all day

happening for the whole day

I worked all day today

lasting the entire day

I have been studying all-day

showing kindness and warmth

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showing kindness and warmth

She is a very friendly person

not intended to harm someone on your own side

We must avoid friendly fire

kind and easy to get along with

The neighbors are very friendly

to ask someone to come or join

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to ask someone to come or join

I will invite him to join us

a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or do something

I received an invite to the wedding

to make people want to come in or join

I will invite my friends to the party

physically appealing

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physically appealing

She looks sexy in that dress

arousing sexual desire

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arousing sexual desire

He has a sexy voice

attractive in a sexual way

He looks very sexy in that suit

certain to have a bad future

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certain to have a bad future

Their marriage was doomed from the start

certain to have a bad result

Their plan was doomed from the start

certain to have a bad result

The project was doomed from the start

certain to end badly

Their plan was doomed from the start

a roll of tobacco leaves for smoking

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a roll of tobacco leaves for smoking

He is smoking a cigar

fully or totally

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fully or totally

I entirely agree with you

to require something because it is necessary

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to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

to wait or stop

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to wait or stop

Please hold on a moment

power or influence over someone

He has a firm hold on the team

to hold something tightly or keep it

Hold on to the rail

to keep something in a particular position or state

Hold on to your ticket

to keep a firm hold of something

Please hold on to the railing

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 stop caring or trying

In scene

to stop caring or trying

I can't finish this, screw it

to make someone or something late

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to make someone or something late

Traffic held me up

to manage in a difficult situation

How are you holding up

to manage a difficult situation

He held up well during the stress

to raise something in the air

Please hold up your hand

to stay true or strong over time

The theory still holds up

to rob someone using a weapon

They tried to hold up the store

to lift or keep something in a raised position

These pillars hold up the roof

to physically keep something in place or to remain valid under pressure

The pillars hold up the roof

to ask someone to stop and wait for a moment

Please hold up while I lock the door

to be able to be accepted or proven true when examined

Your theory does not hold up

to remain strong or successful

He is holding up well after the accident

to not follow a rule or law

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to not follow a rule or law

Do not break the rules

to cause something to come apart or stop working

Don't break the glass

a short time to stop work or activity

Let's take a break

to give information to someone

She had to break the news to him

to remove something from a person or object

In scene

to remove something from a person or object

Please take it off

to begin moving or to leave

In scene

to begin moving or to leave

Let's get going before the traffic starts

to start doing something

We need to get going on the assignment

to start to leave a place

It is late, I must get going

to begin to leave or depart

We need to get going

to start to know someone

In scene

to start to know someone

I want to get to know you

to start to understand someone or something well

I want to get to know you better

to begin to understand someone or something

I want to get to know you

to become familiar with someone

I want to get to know you better

promised to get married

In scene

promised to get married

They are engaged

to make a machine or system start working

You need to engage the machine

to start fighting against someone or something

The soldiers engaged the enemy

to get someone involved in something

We need to engage the local community

to engage in sexual intercourse with someone

In scene

to engage in sexual intercourse with someone

The couple decided to bone

a hard part inside or at the end of an animal's body

The dog chewed the bone

a helpful or kind act done for someone

He threw me a bone by helping me

a slang term for a dollar

That meal cost five bones

to win against someone or something

In scene

to win against someone or something

They beat the champion

to strike someone or something repeatedly

In scene

to strike someone or something repeatedly

Beat the eggs before cooking

a person's regular job or route

The officer walked his beat every evening

to get to a place earlier than someone else

I will try to beat you to the station

to be more desirable or preferable than something else

Nothing beats a cold drink on a hot day

very tired

I am completely beat after work

to go away from a place

Let us beat it before it starts raining

a regular repeated sound or movement

I like the beat of this song

feeling very tired or exhausted

I am beat after working all day

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