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How I Met Your Mother — Season 9 Episode 24

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CEFR level

a period of seven days

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a period of seven days

I will see you next week

to have an idea or opinion in your mind

In scene

to have an idea or opinion in your mind

I think you are right

to have thoughts in your mind

I am thinking about you

the act of using your mind to consider something

I need to do some thinkin

the hard white parts in the mouth used for biting

In scene

the hard white parts in the mouth used for biting

Brush your teeth

in the second place

In scene

in the second place

Secondly, we need more time

to do something fun for a special event

In scene

to do something fun for a special event

We will celebrate your birthday tonight

something that requires effort to do

In scene

something that requires effort to do

Learning a language is a challenge

to try to win against someone

I challenge you to a race

to go on for a period of time

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to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

the number 1

In scene

the number 1

I have one apple in my bag

one part of a series (e.g., an episode)

I watched episode one last night

a very short period of time

Wait for one moment please

to a small degree

This is one better than that

an expression of laughter

In scene

an expression of laughter

Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas!

a small, chocolate-covered cake with cream filling

I bought a Ho Ho for a snack

a period of sixty seconds

In scene

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

the state of being friends

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the state of being friends

Our friendship is very strong

a group of people related by blood or marriage

In scene

a group of people related by blood or marriage

I love my family

a set of directions for making food

Please follow the family for this dish

one part of a television or radio series

I watched the first family of the show

to speak about something briefly

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to speak about something briefly

He didn't mention the price

used to show something happens no matter what

In scene

used to show something happens no matter what

I will go even if it rains

a cause or explanation for something

In scene

a cause or explanation for something

Give me one good reason

the ability to think and make sensible decisions

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

to do something very well

In scene

to do something very well

The police finally nailed the thief

to attach something with a nail

I will nail the board to the wall

a thin piece of metal with a sharp point used to join things

I hit the nail with a hammer

the hard thin layer at the end of a finger or toe

She painted her nails

time without end

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time without end

They promised to love each other for eternity

words used when leaving someone

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words used when leaving someone

Good bye, see you tomorrow

to give money for something

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to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

In scene

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

It's a bit strange, you know what I mean

to get married

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to get married

They decided to tie the knot in June

something that you see

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something that you see

The waterfall is a wonderful sight

to suddenly see someone or something

They sighted a ship in the distance

the ability to see

Her sight is getting worse

to give someone the chance to take something

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to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

a member of the police force

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a member of the police force

The cop stopped the car

to take or get something

I copped a new shirt at the store

to get something by paying money

In scene

to get something by paying money

I bought a new car

to form an idea about something without being sure

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to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

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

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

to stop sleeping

In scene

to stop sleeping

I awaken early every day

to become aware of something

He awakened to the truth of the situation

the legal ending of a marriage

In scene

the legal ending of a marriage

They got divorced

no longer married

He is divorced

to engage in sexual activity

In scene

to engage in sexual activity

They decided to have sex

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

an important or memorable day

In scene

an important or memorable day

Tomorrow is the big day

a young person

In scene

a young person

The child is playing

a very large sea mammal that breathes air

In scene

a very large sea mammal that breathes air

A whale is a huge animal

to hit someone or something with great force

He whaled on the door

to hunt and kill whales for their products

They used to whale in the north

this day

In scene

this day

I am busy today

a star-shaped mark (*) used in writing

In scene

a star-shaped mark (*) used in writing

Put an asterisk next to the word

a very strong romantic or sexual feeling

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a very strong romantic or sexual feeling

She has the hots for him

an animal or living being

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an animal or living being

The sea is full of strange creatures

a stringed musical instrument played with fingers or a pick

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a stringed musical instrument played with fingers or a pick

I play the guitar

a person who does not win or is not successful

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a person who does not win or is not successful

Don't be such a loser

someone who gets upset or angry when they lose

He acts like a sore loser when he plays games

someone who is defeated in a game or contest

The loser of the game was sad

used to say something is obvious

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used to say something is obvious

The sun is hot, duh

to be in the right place

In scene

to be in the right place

This book belongs on the shelf

to make musical sounds with your voice

In scene

to make musical sounds with your voice

I like to sing

to say good things about someone or something

She sang his praises

a series of musical notes that form a song

That sing was very catchy

to be very good or successful

The new design is really singing

a conversation over the telephone

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a conversation over the telephone

I have a phone call

words that show you are happy about someone's success

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words that show you are happy about someone's success

Congrats on your new job

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

to stop a relationship or activity

In scene

to stop a relationship or activity

They broke up the session

to crack or split something

The ice began to break up

to feel very sad or emotional

He broke up when he heard the news

the ending of a romantic relationship

The break-up happened last week

an official decision made by a judge or authority

In scene

an official decision made by a judge or authority

The judge's ruling was fair

to have official power over a country or area

The ruling party won the election

used to make an adjective stronger

In scene

used to make an adjective stronger

I am terribly sorry

in a very unkind or unpleasant way

He behaved terribly at the party

to a great degree

It is terribly cold today

positioned before or facing

In scene

positioned before or facing

The car is in front of the house

to urge someone to do something

In scene

to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

a particular area or position

In scene

a particular area or position

This is a beautiful place

to occur or take place

The meeting will take place tomorrow

to put something in a position

Please place the book on the table

to know or recognize someone

I know his face but I can't place him

the front of a building

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the front of a building

The building has a beautiful facade

a fake or misleading outward show

He hides his sadness behind a facade

of a higher quality or more suitable

In scene

of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to a greater extent

In scene

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

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

a set of clothes worn to look like someone or something else

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a set of clothes worn to look like someone or something else

He wore a pirate costume

lasting three days

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lasting three days

I have a three day weekend

the probability that something will happen

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the probability that something will happen

The odds of winning are low

a number that cannot be divided by two

Three is an odd number

happening or appearing sometimes but not often

I do odd jobs for my neighbors

different from what is normal or expected

He is a very odd man

as a result of

In scene

as a result of

We stayed home because of the rain

a public event with displays, food, or entertainment

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a public event with displays, food, or entertainment

We went to the book fair

treating everyone equally or in a reasonable way

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treating everyone equally or in a reasonable way

This is a fair deal

pleasing to look at

She has a fair face

to start doing something

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to start doing something

We will get to the main topic soon

to have the chance to do something

In scene

to have the chance to do something

You get to meet the director

to arrive at a place

How do I get to the station

to have an emotional effect on someone

Her bad mood started to get to me

present in the world or a place

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present in the world or a place

There are many opportunities out there

strange or unusual

His ideas are a bit out there

in a place that is away from the speaker

Look at the birds out there

used to call attention or express surprise

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used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

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

to speak with someone

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to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

causing a feeling of fear or unease

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causing a feeling of fear or unease

This old house is creepy

causing a feeling of slight fear or discomfort

That old house looks really creepy

to request information

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to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

In scene

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

I go to bed

the flat area at the back of a truck for carrying cargo

The truck bed is full of wood

the bottom of a river or valley

Fish live at the river bed

to seem or appear a certain way

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to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

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

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

to look quickly and secretly

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to look quickly and secretly

I took a peek at the gift

an informal word for a man

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an informal word for a man

What's up bro

an informal word for a brother

He is my bro

a close male friend or brother

He is my bro

pleasant to look at

In scene

pleasant to look at

She is a pretty girl

to a moderate degree

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to a moderate degree

This task is pretty hard

to move in a direction that is behind you

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to move in a direction that is behind you

You need to back up the car

to make an extra copy of computer files to prevent loss

You should back up your files

to support someone or something

I will back you up

to make something work again after a problem

Please back up the system after the error

to be unsuccessful

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to be unsuccessful

He failed the test

to stop working properly

The engine failed during the trip

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 fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

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 comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

to go out of a place

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to go out of a place

Please exit the building

a way to leave a place or road

In scene

a way to leave a place or road

Where is the emergency exit?

feeling nervous or concerned

In scene

feeling nervous or concerned

I am worried about the exam

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