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Modern Family — Season 1 Episode 2

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the place where people go to learn

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the place where people go to learn

I go to school

a group of people or things

I saw a school of fish

to give lessons to someone

He schooled them in physics

friendly or pleasant

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friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

enjoyable or good

In scene

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

at some times, not always

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at some times, not always

Sometimes I wake up early

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

a flat surface on a ship or building, often made of wood

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a flat surface on a ship or building, often made of wood

He is standing on the deck

to cover something with bright objects

They decked the hall with flowers

to hit someone with your fist

He threatened to deck his friend

a complete set of playing cards

Can you shuffle the deck

relating to emotions or feelings

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relating to emotions or feelings

She is an emotional person

in a way related to emotions

This is an emotional issue

connected to a person's feelings

He gave an emotional speech

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

a period of 60 seconds

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a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree

One degree contains sixty minutes

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

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

to pull something along a surface or with effort

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to pull something along a surface or with effort

Drag the chair across the room

something that is boring or annoying

This meeting is such a drag

a puff of smoke from a cigarette or joint

He took a long drag

a performance where men dress in women's clothing for entertainment

He is famous for his drag performance

a place where you buy fuel for vehicles

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a place where you buy fuel for vehicles

I need to stop at the gas station

a place that sells fuel for vehicles

We need to stop at a gas station

a place where a particular service or activity is based

I stopped at the gas station to fill the tank

a place where people buy fuel for vehicles

We stopped at a gas station to fill up the car

in the recent past

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in the recent past

I have been very busy lately

a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

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a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

Close the door please

a movable panel that opens and closes to allow entry

The door is open

a movable barrier used to close off an entrance to a room or building

Please close the door

a panel that opens to enter a room

He is at the door

to do something one after another in a group

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to do something one after another in a group

We take turns to read

to travel in a group of vehicles

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to travel in a group of vehicles

They decided to caravan to the event

a group of vehicles traveling together

The caravan of trucks moved slowly

the idea or feeling you get about someone or something

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the idea or feeling you get about someone or something

My first impression of him was positive

an idea or feeling that you have about someone or something

She left a good impression on me

an imitation of a famous person's voice or mannerisms

He does a great impression of the president

a mark made by pressing something into a surface

The ring left an impression on her finger

to have clothing on the body

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to have clothing on the body

I wear a watch

clothes that people wear

This shop sells sports wear

the damage that happens to something from normal use

The carpet began to wear

to make someone feel very tired

The hard work began to wear him

to have clothing on the body

I wear a coat in winter

to have clothing on the body

She wears a beautiful dress

to have clothing on the body

He wears a blue shirt

to have clothes or accessories on your body

You should wear a mask

to have clothes on your body

Wear your jacket before leaving

to have clothing on your body

She wears her new shoes

to show a feeling or quality through your appearance or behavior

She wears a happy expression

a very short period of time

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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

to be in a particular position or state

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to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

coming before all others in time or order

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coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

to get something by paying money

In scene

to get something by paying money

I want to buy a car

to accept something as true

I don't buy his story

to cause someone to receive something, often a problem or a charge

His arrogance bought him a lot of trouble

something that you buy

This dress was a great buy

an event where people try to be the fastest

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an event where people try to be the fastest

I won the horse race

a large group of people

People of every race live here

to run or move fast

I had to race to the station

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

something that happens without warning

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something that happens without warning

Her arrival was a big surprise

happening without warning, intended to surprise

We prepared a surprise party for him

a travel from one place to another

In scene

a travel from one place to another

Have a nice trip

to cause a device to turn on or start working

The sensor tripped the alarm

to see or experience things that are not real

He started to trip after taking the pill

to lose your balance and almost fall

I tripped over a rock

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

They left the house early

to let something stay in place

In scene

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

a round thing that turns to move vehicles

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a round thing that turns to move vehicles

The car has four wheels

a round part that turns to make something move

The car has four wheels

to push something on wheels

He wheeled the suitcase

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

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a feeling of physical or emotional pain

He felt deeply hurt

to cause physical or emotional damage to someone or something

Don't hurt your brother

to make someone feel physical pain

Don't hurt your knee

feeling sad or offended

She felt hurt by his words

to open a locked door or container

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to open a locked door or container

I unlock the door

to make something new available or accessible

You can unlock new features in the game

except if

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except if

I won't go unless you come

used to say that something will happen only if something else does not happen

You cannot pass unless you study hard

to take a quick deep breath

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to take a quick deep breath

She gasped in surprise

a short quick breath

She gave a gasp of surprise

a child's word for a toy horse

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a child's word for a toy horse

Look at my new horsey

the feeling that makes you want to scratch

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the feeling that makes you want to scratch

I have an itch on my leg

a strong feeling of wanting something

He has an itch to explore

an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch

I have an itch on my back

to rub your skin because it feels uncomfortable

My arm itches because of the mosquito bite

a person or thing likely to cause problems

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a person or thing likely to cause problems

Stay away from him, he is bad news

information that is unpleasant or unwelcome

I have some bad news

any object or matter

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any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

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any object or matter

I don't have anything

someone who hurts or frightens others

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someone who hurts or frightens others

He was a bully at school

someone who hurts or frightens weaker people

He is a bully at school

to hurt or frighten someone weaker

Do not bully your classmates

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

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the act of choosing or the thing chosen

It was a difficult choice

of very good quality

We were served choice wine

the thing that someone prefers most

This blue dress is my choice

the sound made when kissing

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the sound made when kissing

Mwah! I love you

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

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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 strap worn in a vehicle to keep you safe

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a strap worn in a vehicle to keep you safe

Please fasten your seat belt

a strap that holds you in a seat

Fasten the seat belt

to pay attention to danger

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to pay attention to danger

Watch out for the car

to pay attention to someone or something to ensure they are safe

Please watch out for the kids

a large number of people together

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a large number of people together

There is a large crowd at the concert

a large number of people gathered together

The crowd cheered for the team

to press or squeeze into a small space

Do not crowd the passengers in the elevator

to show or explain how to do something

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to show or explain how to do something

I can teach you English

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 attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

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used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

I thought it was easy, but in fact it was hard

a word used to address someone you love

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a word used to address someone you love

Good night, sweetheart

to make something smaller or less in amount

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to make something smaller or less in amount

Please reduce the volume of the music

to make something smaller or less

The shop will reduce the price of items

to make something smaller in size or amount

We need to reduce waste

to begin doing something

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to begin doing something

Let's start with the first page

to begin doing something

Let us start with the basics

to produce or create something

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to produce or create something

He made up a story

products used to color or change the face

She puts on her make up

to decide something firmly

He made up his mind

to become friends again after an argument

They finally made up

the way a person or thing looks

The make-up of the room is simple

the way in which the parts of something are arranged or combined

The chemical make-up of the water is simple

to create a story or excuse

He had to make up an excuse

to begin to be something

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to begin to be something

She wants to become a doctor

to change into a particular state or condition

Water will become ice

to look good on someone

That dress really becomes you

starting to be something

The weather will become cold

very good or great

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very good or great

This cake is super

higher than something in position

The prefix super indicates a position above

a person who manages a building

Call the super for the leak

to a great degree

I am super tired

a class or teaching session

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a class or teaching session

I have an English lesson

a piece of wisdom from an event

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a piece of wisdom from an event

This was a hard lesson

a period of time when someone is taught something

I have a math lesson today

a period of learning or instruction

I have a piano lesson today

a chemical that affects the body

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a chemical that affects the body

This drug helps you sleep

a person you know and like very much

He is a good drug

to give someone a substance that affects their body

They drug the patient

a visual representation

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a visual representation

I drew a picture

a movie made for cinema

We saw a funny picture at the cinema

to form a mental image of something

I can't picture it

the whole situation or main idea

You need to understand the whole picture

the act of teaching someone how to do something

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the act of teaching someone how to do something

He received instruction in piano

a set of directions telling someone what to do

Follow the instructions carefully

the process of learning or teaching skills

The school provides quality instruction

an area of open land with fields and trees

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an area of open land with fields and trees

I live in the country

a large area of land with its own government

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a large area of land with its own government

Which country are you from

a style of music with folk and western roots

She likes listening to country music

the upper inside surface of a room

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the upper inside surface of a room

The ceiling is painted white

the highest possible level

They set a ceiling on the price

the top inside surface of a room

The ceiling is painted white

the upper inside surface of a room

There is a spider on the ceiling

a two-wheeled vehicle you ride

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a two-wheeled vehicle you ride

I ride my bike to school

the activity of riding a bicycle

Biking is a fun hobby

to travel on a bicycle

I will bike to school

in a way that is easy to see or understand

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in a way that is easy to see or understand

He is obviously lying

many times or often

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many times or often

He travels a lot

to a great extent

In scene

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

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

to become a part of a group or activity

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to become a part of a group or activity

I want to join the club

to connect or fasten together

Please join these two pieces of rope

to go to be with someone

Join us for lunch

to bring people together in marriage

The priest joined them in marriage

to move something from one place to another

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to move something from one place to another

Put your toys away

to not be in a place

He is away for the weekend

to the full extent or without holding back

He was working away

at a distance from here

The city is far away

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

used to say you are speaking for yourself as one person in a group

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used to say you are speaking for yourself as one person in a group

I for one agree with him

intended for a single person

This room is for one

to learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

a tool for turning screws

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a tool for turning screws

I need a screwdriver to fix the chair

a machine with blades that move air

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a machine with blades that move air

Turn on the fan

a person who does not like someone or something

He is a fan of no one here

to move quickly like a fan or to cause air movement

She fanned herself with a book

a person who likes someone or something very much

He is a big fan of jazz

a single part of a television or radio series

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a single part of a television or radio series

I watched the latest episode of the show

a single event or occurrence

It was a strange episode in his life

to push or lift someone or something up

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to push or lift someone or something up

He boosted her up to the window

an increase in something

The new plan gave a boost to sales

to take something without permission

The teenager boosted a bike

having left or disappeared

In scene

having left or disappeared

The milk is gone

to change to a state or condition

He has gone mad

to move from one place to another

She has gone home

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

a sleeveless shirt with thin straps

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a sleeveless shirt with thin straps

He wore a white tank top

a sleeveless shirt with no collar

I wear a tank top in the summer

to have a particular meaning or message

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to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

an informal word for a person

In scene

an informal word for a person

I am hanging out with my peeps

a small, soft, sweet candy shaped like a chick

I ate a sweet chick candy

to look at something quickly and secretly

She peeped through the curtain

a short, high-pitched sound

The chick gave a small peep

moving air, especially a natural one

In scene

moving air, especially a natural one

There is a soft wind

the air that you breathe out or in

I lost my wind

secret or hidden news

She caught wind of the secret plan

to turn something around many times

Wind the yarn

a long stick used to hit a ball in golf

In scene

a long stick used to hit a ball in golf

He bought a new golf club

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

The shirt has a white collar

an organization of people with a shared interest

I joined the chess club

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

I ordered a club sandwich for lunch

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 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 pay attention to what you are doing

Watch your step on the stairs

to take care of someone or something

Please watch my bag

a small clock worn on the wrist

My watch is broken

to give off a smell

In scene

to give off a smell

The fish smells bad

to notice or recognize a smell

I can smell smoke

the quality perceived by the nose

I love the smell of rain

to come back to a former position or popularity

The trend began to smell again

to add something casually or as an extra

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to add something casually or as an extra

He decided to throw in a free gift

to add something extra to a deal or offer

I will throw in a discount to close the deal

to join or support a person or group

She decided to throw in with the team

to put someone in jail

The police threw him in

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

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