TV Series How I Met Your Mother Season 9

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How I Met Your Mother — Season 9 Episode 17

Words & meanings

505 words

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a place where people dance naked for entertainment

In scene

a place where people dance naked for entertainment

He went to a strip club

a place where people perform striptease for entertainment

He went to a strip club

the number 2

In scene

the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

positioned before or facing

In scene

positioned before or facing

The car is in front of the house

in a position ahead of someone or something

She is standing in front of the door

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

The car is parked in front of the house

a room with a toilet and sink

In scene

a room with a toilet and sink

Where is the bathroom?

a room with a toilet and sink

The bathroom is upstairs

no matter what

In scene

no matter what

Do whatever you want

used to refer to something not specified

You can eat whatever you want

used to show you do not care or it does not matter

Whatever, I don't care

used to say that it does not matter which one or what happens

I will stay whatever happens

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

In scene

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

I don't live there anymore

now not happening or existing

I don't live here anymore

not happening or existing now

I don't go there anymore

not happening or existing now

They don't play together anymore

to succeed in doing something

In scene

to succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to cause someone to do something

In scene

to cause someone to do something

He made me cry

to produce or form something

In scene

to produce or form something

I make dinner every day

to say or express something

In scene

to say or express something

She made a suggestion

to get or receive something

In scene

to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

to have an idea or opinion

In scene

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

not easy

In scene

not easy

This exam is hard

containing alcohol

This is a hard drink

not soft or yielding

The bed is too hard

with a lot of effort or energy

He works hard every day

someone you fight or compete against

In scene

someone you fight or compete against

They are old enemies

to think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

to leave a place in an angry way

In scene

to leave a place in an angry way

He stormed out of the room

a scented liquid for the skin

In scene

a scented liquid for the skin

He puts on some cologne

a scented liquid worn on the body

He wears cologne every day

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

a soft candy you chew but do not swallow

In scene

a soft candy you chew but do not swallow

I like mint gum

a soft substance you chew but do not swallow

I am chewing gum

the firm pink flesh in your mouth that holds your teeth

My gums are bleeding

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 speak about a topic

In scene

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

strong thick string used for tying

In scene

strong thick string used for tying

He used a rope to tie the box

to trick someone into doing something

They roped me into helping them

the quality of being clear or reasonable

In scene

the quality of being clear or reasonable

What you said makes sense

a particular meaning or interpretation

In scene

a particular meaning or interpretation

This word has another sense

to become aware of something

I sense that something is wrong

a particular feeling or awareness

I have a sense of relief

to give someone too much work to do

In scene

to give someone too much work to do

Work swamped him

an area of land that is always wet and muddy

The area is a swamp

in a kind or giving way

In scene

in a kind or giving way

He donated generously to the charity

a set of items written one after another

In scene

a set of items written one after another

I have a shopping list

to write or say a series of items

List the items you need

the most famous or successful group

They are on the A-list of Hollywood actors

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

to increase the level of something

In scene

to increase the level of something

I was bumped from the flight

to push someone out of a position

They bumped me from the flight

to have sexual intercourse

They bumped

to strike or knock against something

I bumped into the table

a sudden rise in amount or level

We need a salary bump

a deep, heavy bass sound in music

I can hear the bass bump

a small raised area on a surface

He has a bump on his head

to push someone out of a position

They bumped him from the team

to say firmly that something must happen

In scene

to say firmly that something must happen

I insist on paying for dinner

a person who dances while removing clothes

In scene

a person who dances while removing clothes

The stripper performed on stage

a person who performs striptease

She is a professional stripper

a person who performs a striptease for entertainment

The stripper performed on stage

a device used to remove the outer covering of something

I used a stripper to remove the wire cover

in a way that is opposite to what you expect

In scene

in a way that is opposite to what you expect

Ironically, the fire station burned down

in a way that is the opposite of what is expected or intended

Ironically it rained on our wedding day

to make someone feel shy or awkward

In scene

to make someone feel shy or awkward

Don't embarrass me

to feel shy or awkward

I felt embarrassed

to make someone feel awkward or ashamed

Don't embarrass me in front of my friends

to think that something will happen

In scene

to think that something will happen

I expect a call today

to be pregnant with a baby

She is expecting a baby

to be required or expected to do something

You are expected to come

content

I expect a reply soon

to eventually reach a particular place, state, or situation

In scene

to eventually reach a particular place, state, or situation

We ended up at the beach

to eventually be in a situation or state

We ended up at the wrong hotel

to finally be in a place or situation

We might end up in a small town

to reach a final situation or condition

The game ended up in a draw

a piece of a whole

In scene

a piece of a whole

The engine has many parts

a character in a play or film

He played a small part

to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

In scene

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

He stole my pen

something that is sold for a very low price

This jacket was a steal

to take attention or praise that someone else should get

She stole the show

to take something that does not belong to you

Someone tried to steal my bike

taken without permission

Someone tried to steal my bag

to move by turning over and over

In scene

to move by turning over and over

The ball rolls away

a small piece of bread for eating

I bought a bread roll

a style of popular music with strong beat

I like rock and roll

to begin an activity

Roll with the changes

costing nothing, without charge

In scene

costing nothing, without charge

This water is free

having no work or obligations

I am free this afternoon

able to do what you want without limits

The bird is free

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

They decided to free the bird from the cage

to keep away from someone or something

In scene

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid traffic

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid heavy traffic

to keep away from something

Try to avoid bad habits

a sweet brown food made from cocoa

In scene

a sweet brown food made from cocoa

I like chocolate cake

a sweet food made from cacao

I love chocolate

a brown food made from cacao, often eaten as candy

I like eating dark chocolate

polite term for a man

In scene

polite term for a man

This gentleman is waiting

a polite or formal word for a man

In scene

a polite or formal word for a man

He is a real gentleman

a polite man from a high social class

He is a true gentleman

a polite word for a man

Is there a gentleman who can help

a way of looking at a situation

In scene

a way of looking at a situation

Try a different angle

the space between two lines that meet

This is a right angle

to position something at a slant

Please angle the camera down

to try to get or achieve something in a clever way

He is angling for a promotion

to move behind someone and go where they go

In scene

to move behind someone and go where they go

The dog followed me home

to happen or appear after something else in order

Night follows day

to do what someone tells you to do

You should follow the instructions

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

Follow the latest news

to understand what someone is saying or doing

Do you follow my instructions

the most unpleasant or of the lowest quality

In scene

the most unpleasant or of the lowest quality

This is the worst movie I have ever seen

of the lowest quality or most severe

This is the worst restaurant in town

of the lowest quality or most severe

It was the worst day of his life

happening at the end

In scene

happening at the end

This is the final chapter

a test at the end of a course

I have a final tomorrow

not able to be changed

This is my final decision

the last game in a competition to decide the winner

Our team reached the final

a small cabinet you can lock

In scene

a small cabinet you can lock

Put your bag in the locker

a small cupboard for keeping things in

Please put your bag in your locker

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

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

not tight or close to the body

In scene

not tight or close to the body

I prefer jeans with a relaxed fit

a cooked sausage served in a bun

In scene

a cooked sausage served in a bun

I want a hot dog

a cooked sausage served in a long bread roll

I would like to eat a hot dog

a cooked sausage served in a long bread roll

He bought a hot dog at the stand

a cooked sausage served in a long bread roll

Kids love to eat hot dogs

right or true

In scene

right or true

Your answer is correct

to make something right

In scene

to make something right

Please correct my mistakes

to happen or be mentioned

In scene

to happen or be mentioned

This topic will come up in the meeting

to move to a higher place

In scene

to move to a higher place

Come up and see my room

to grow up in the same place as someone else

She came up in a small town

to happen soon or be about to happen

A problem came up

to move near to something or someone

A stranger came up to me

to happen or appear

A problem came up at work

to move to a higher place or position

I came up the stairs to my office

to be mentioned or discussed

Your name came up in our meeting

happening or appearing soon

The exam date is coming up soon

to be going to happen in the near future

Christmas is coming up fast

to happen or take place

Many questions came up during the event

to move to a higher position or status

She came up in the company quickly

to speak with someone

In scene

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

to be in the process of leaving

In scene

to be in the process of leaving

I am on my way

in the process of going somewhere

I am on my way to work

a piece of clothing for your foot

In scene

a piece of clothing for your foot

I have a blue sock

a piece of clothing worn on the foot

I lost my sock

a piece of clothing worn on the foot

Put on your socks

a section of a street between two intersections

In scene

a section of a street between two intersections

Walk one block and turn left

a large solid piece of something

He used a block of ice

to prevent something from moving or happening

The fallen tree blocks the road

a raised wooden structure used for beheadings

The prisoner knelt on the block

a public area with grass and trees

In scene

a public area with grass and trees

Central Park is in New York

any object or matter

In scene

any object or matter

I don't have anything

any object or matter

I can eat anything

a helpful or kind action done for someone

In scene

a helpful or kind action done for someone

Can you do me a favor

to give someone an advantage or treat them more kindly

The teacher favors some students

to like one thing more than another

Most people favor the new law

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

Could you do me a favor

a statement that makes something clear

In scene

a statement that makes something clear

I need a clear explanation

a statement that makes something clear

I need an explanation for this mistake

a statement that makes something clear or understandable

Please give me an explanation for this

money paid at the start of a purchase

In scene

money paid at the start of a purchase

I made a down payment on the house

money paid at the start of a purchase

I made a down payment on the house

money that you give for something you buy

They asked for a down payment

a first payment made when buying something expensive

He paid the down payment in cash

a small case for a picture, worn on a chain

In scene

a small case for a picture, worn on a chain

She wears a gold locket

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

discarded material that can be reused

In scene

discarded material that can be reused

He sells scrap metal

to decide not to continue with a plan or project

They decided to scrap the plan

to have a small fight or argument

The two boys had a scrap

a very small piece of something

There is a scrap of paper on the desk

to put restraints on someone's wrists

In scene

to put restraints on someone's wrists

The police officer handcuffed the suspect

to put metal restraints around someone's wrists

The police officer had to handcuff the thief

a device used to lock a person's wrists together

He wore handcuffs on his wrists

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

to put something over another thing

In scene

to put something over another thing

Cover the pot with a lid

to keep someone safe from harm

The soldier covered his comrade from the attack

to do someone's job for them temporarily

Can you cover for me tomorrow

to report the news about an event

The journalist will cover the event

enjoyable or good

In scene

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

telling the truth and not cheating

In scene

telling the truth and not cheating

He is an honest man

very well-known and talked about

In scene

very well-known and talked about

He is a legendary guitar player

the way two people or things are linked

In scene

the way two people or things are linked

There is a relationship between diet and health

a close connection between two people

They have a good relationship

a close romantic or personal bond between two people

They have a strong relationship

an idea or belief you have

In scene

an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

the act of thinking carefully

In scene

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

a mild or polite word used to avoid saying something harsh

In scene

a mild or polite word used to avoid saying something harsh

Passed away is a euphemism for died

a small furry animal with a bushy tail that climbs trees

In scene

a small furry animal with a bushy tail that climbs trees

The squirrel is eating a nut

to store something secretly for later use

She squirrelled away some food for winter

a small animal with a bushy tail that lives in trees

I saw a squirrel in the garden

unpleasantly warm and wet weather

In scene

unpleasantly warm and wet weather

The weather is muggy today

a small decorative object

In scene

a small decorative object

She bought a small trinket

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

female people

In scene

female people

The ladies are here

adult female person

She is a lady

to take place and affect someone

In scene

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

to take care of someone or something

In scene

to take care of someone or something

He cares for his sick dog

to not like something

I do not care for this food

to feel affection for something

I don't care for sweets

to wish for something

Would you care for some coffee?

a continuous moving supply of something

In scene

a continuous moving supply of something

A stream of people entered the store

a live or recorded video or audio sent over the internet

I am watching a live stream

a small river

The stream is very clear

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

In scene

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

causing admiration or wonder

In scene

causing admiration or wonder

The view is amazing

causing great surprise or wonder

It was an amazing sight

very good or surprising in a good way

You did an amazing job

the real facts about something

In scene

the real facts about something

Tell me the truth

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