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Modern Family — Season 1 Episode 6

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to use your eyes to notice something

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to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to understand or realize

In scene

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

coming after all others; the only one left

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coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

coming immediately before the present

In scene

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

an idea or belief you have

In scene

an idea or belief you have

He had a strange 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

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

from a time

In scene

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

once more from the beginning

In scene

once more from the beginning

We did the job all over again

starting from the beginning once more

You have to write the report all over again

a person with exceptional intelligence or talent

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a person with exceptional intelligence or talent

Albert Einstein was a true genius

great mental ability or talent

Her musical genius is obvious

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

a time when you can do something

In scene

a time when you can do something

I had a chance to travel

a possibility that something may happen

There is a chance of rain

a possibility of something bad happening

There is a chance of failure

good-looking, especially in a strong or elegant way

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good-looking, especially in a strong or elegant way

He is very handsome

to go faster or move quickly

In scene

to go faster or move quickly

We are late, step on it

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

the reason for which something is done

In scene

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

must or need to

In scene

must or need to

I gotta go now

to need to do something

I gotta go now

an instruction to do something

In scene

an instruction to do something

The captain gave a strict order

the way things are placed or happen one after another

Put the books in alphabetical order

a group of people with a shared purpose or organization

He joined a religious order

to ask for food or drink in a restaurant

I want to order a pizza

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

In scene

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

a person who eats something

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a person who eats something

He is a fast eater

to breathe out loudly to show emotion

In scene

to breathe out loudly to show emotion

He sighed with relief

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

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a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

She is wearing a blue dress

to put clothing on yourself

In scene

to put clothing on yourself

I need to dress for work

to make something look more attractive

We should dress the cake with fresh fruit

to clean and cover an injury

The nurse will dress the wound

to attach something at the top so it stays in the air

In scene

to attach something at the top so it stays in the air

I will hang the painting on the wall

to leave someone in a difficult situation without help

They hung me out to dry

to fix something in a high place

Hang the coat on the hook

to be attached to a surface so as to be visible

The painting hangs on the wall

to kill someone by tying a rope around their neck

The killer hanged his victim

to end one's own life by tying a rope around the neck and dropping

He tried to hang himself

a natural skill or ability to do something

I finally got the hang of this game

to spend time in a casual way

Let us hang out tonight

to spend time relaxing with other people

I like to hang with my friends

to be in a state of uncertainty or suspense

The decision hangs in the balance

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

to control and move a vehicle

In scene

to control and move a vehicle

I am driving a car

to make someone feel or do something

He is driving me crazy

to make money for a business

This strategy is driving profit

to take something out

In scene

to take something out

He pulled out his phone

able to be pulled out to make larger

This sofa is a pull out bed

to make the greatest possible effort to achieve something

We pulled out all the stops to finish the work

to move away from a place or stop being involved in something

She pulled out of the project

able to be pulled out for use

This desk has a pull-out shelf

to laugh quietly

In scene

to laugh quietly

He chuckled at the joke

to laugh in a quiet, soft way

In scene

to laugh in a quiet, soft way

He gave a little chuckle

to laugh quietly

She chuckled at the joke

to laugh with short quiet sounds

He started to chuckle at the funny video

a place where you pay to sleep when traveling

In scene

a place where you pay to sleep when traveling

I booked a hotel room

a place where people stay when traveling

The hotel is near the beach

a place where travelers can stay and sleep

We stayed at a small hotel

appealing in a youthful or charming way

In scene

appealing in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

attractive in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

trying to be clever in a way that is annoying or disrespectful

Don't get cute with me

to make something more charming or appealing

You can cute up the room with some colorful cushions

of a higher quality or more suitable

In scene

of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

You had better leave now

a large amount

In scene

a large amount

We have plenty of time

as much as is needed

We have plenty of food for everyone

to a great degree

That room is plenty big for our needs

a large amount or number

In scene

a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

not large in size

In scene

not large in size

He lives in a small house

to keep someone or something from harm

In scene

to keep someone or something from harm

We must protect the environment

to keep someone or something from being harmed

The mother protected her child from the rain

to keep something safe

We must protect the environment

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

a piece of clothing worn over the shoulders

In scene

a piece of clothing worn over the shoulders

The superhero wears a red cape

a loose sleeveless outer garment that hangs from the shoulders

The hero wore a red cape

a narrow piece of land that sticks out into the sea

The ship sailed around the cape

something that causes surprise or admiration

In scene

something that causes surprise or admiration

The pyramids are a wonder of the world

to ask yourself something or feel curious

In scene

to ask yourself something or feel curious

I wonder why she is late

a feeling of surprise and admiration

She looked at the stars in wonder

something that causes surprise or admiration

It is a wonder that he survived

to stop living in a place

In scene

to stop living in a place

He moved out of the apartment

to leave a location or begin moving forward in a group or formation

We have to move out of the apartment today

to leave a place where you have been living

I will move out next week

to go and live somewhere else

They decided to move out of the apartment

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

to have your home or origin in a place

In scene

to have your home or origin in a place

I come from Turkey

to be from a place or source

I come from a small town

to be from a place

Problems come from stress

one of the five long parts of your hand

In scene

one of the five long parts of your hand

I have a ring on my finger

to say someone is guilty of a crime

She fingered him as the thief

to take something out of a place

In scene

to take something out of a place

Get the key out of the lock

to become known by many people

The news will get out eventually

to leave a place or building

You should get out of the house

to let a feeling or emotion come out

You should get out your anger

to leave a place

Please get out of the room

to go away from a place

It is time for us to get out

the place where people go to learn

In scene

the place where people go to learn

I go to school

to give lessons to someone

In scene

to give lessons to someone

He schooled them in physics

a group of people or things

I saw a school of fish

a piece of clothing worn for swimming

In scene

a piece of clothing worn for swimming

I bought a new bathing suit

a set of matching jacket and trousers

She is wearing a red bathing suit

to blame yourself too much

In scene

to blame yourself too much

Don't beat yourself up over one mistake

to blame or criticize yourself severely

Don't beat yourself up over that mistake

a book for writing personal experiences

In scene

a book for writing personal experiences

I write in my journal every day

a serious newspaper or magazine

He reads a medical journal

to write down your thoughts or experiences in a personal notebook

I journal every morning

to be in a very risky or unstable situation

In scene

to be in a very risky or unstable situation

His job hangs by a thread

to stop doing or talking about something

In scene

to stop doing or talking about something

Please drop the subject now

to get smaller in size or amount

Put one drop of oil in the pan

to move downward

Be careful not to drop the plate

to leave something at a specific place

I will drop you off at school

to be of significance or relevance

In scene

to be of significance or relevance

It does not matter to me

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

This is a private matter

a short period of time

It happened in a matter of days

the material that things are made of

Everything is made of matter

significance or relevance

This work is a matter of great importance

a difficult or troubling situation

I have a private matter to discuss with you

a topic or situation being discussed

We should focus on the matter at hand

a physical material or substance

Everything in the universe is made of matter

a subject or situation being discussed

Let us talk about a different matter

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

In scene

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

each day

In scene

each day

I exercise every day

a large stringed instrument played with a bow

In scene

a large stringed instrument played with a bow

She plays the cello

a large musical instrument with four strings

She plays the cello beautifully

to be unable to remember something

In scene

to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to fail to remember something

I always forget his name

having great meaning or value

In scene

having great meaning or value

Education is important

a hot liquid food made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water

In scene

a hot liquid food made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water

I like chicken soup

a liquid food made by cooking vegetables or meat in water

This soup is tasty

a hot liquid food made by cooking vegetables or meat in water

The soup is hot

to join together

In scene

to join together

The two companies decided to merge

the act of joining things together

We need to merge these two files

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

In scene

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

I love watching movies

a shout of excitement or joy

In scene

a shout of excitement or joy

Whoo! We won the game!

to shout loudly to show excitement

They yelled whoo after the goal

a sound made to imitate a siren or a loud cry

The crowd shouted whoo

too confident in a rude way

In scene

too confident in a rude way

He is too cocky

to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

In scene

to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

The baby vomited

the liquid that comes out of your mouth when you are ill

There is vomit on the floor

a strap worn in a vehicle to keep you safe

In scene

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

as expected or usual

In scene

as expected or usual

It is natural to feel nervous

a person with a natural ability or talent for something

He is a natural at playing piano

existing in nature, not created by humans

We prefer natural food

a little bit

In scene

a little bit

It is somewhat cold outside

to a small degree

The movie was somewhat boring

to a small degree; slightly

I am somewhat tired

to move to a place

In scene

to move to a place

Come here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Come now do not be upset

to occur or take place

How did this come about

a strong feeling that you can do something well

In scene

a strong feeling that you can do something well

He has confidence in his skills

the feeling of being sure of yourself

In scene

the feeling of being sure of yourself

She speaks with confidence

in a way that is meant to be kept secret

I told him this in confidence

a feeling of trust in someone

I have confidence in my doctor

to take a quick deep breath

In scene

to take a quick deep breath

She gasped in surprise

a short quick breath

She gave a gasp of surprise

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

to find a solution

In scene

to find a solution

They settled the argument

to stop moving and stay in one place

The dust began to settle

to start living in a new place

They decided to settle in London

to give money to pay what you owe

We need to settle the bill today

to dance to music

In scene

to dance to music

Let's boogie tonight!

not held tightly in place

In scene

not held tightly in place

The screw is loose

not careful or precise

His definition is a bit loose

to let go of something

He loosed the dog to run in the park

calm and not tense

He is feeling loose after the yoga class

a small bag sewn into clothing for carrying things

In scene

a small bag sewn into clothing for carrying things

I have a coin in my pocket

to put something into your pocket

He pocketed the keys

to look or listen carefully

In scene

to look or listen carefully

Please pay attention to the teacher

to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to watch or listen carefully

Please pay attention to the teacher

simple or easy

In scene

simple or easy

This is an elementary mistake

a place where children learn

He goes to elementary school

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

In scene

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

a short, high-pitched sound

In scene

a short, high-pitched sound

The toy made a cute boop sound

a short high-pitched sound

The toy made a little boop sound

to touch someone or something lightly and playfully

I will boop your nose

to know what something means

In scene

to know what something means

I understand you

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to give or offer something to someone

In scene

to give or offer something to someone

She presented him with a gift

to make something happen

This situation presents a problem

happening or existing now

Focus on the present

a thing given to someone

I bought a present for my friend

a cloth worn by infants to absorb waste

In scene

a cloth worn by infants to absorb waste

The baby needs a new diaper

a piece of absorbent material worn by adults to absorb waste

The patient needs a new diaper

to put a fresh diaper on a baby

I need to diaper the baby

to repeatedly criticize or annoy someone

In scene

to repeatedly criticize or annoy someone

Stop picking on him

to treat someone in a cruel or unfair way repeatedly

Stop picking on your little brother

a young person

In scene

a young person

The child is playing

a person below the age of adulthood

In scene

a person below the age of adulthood

Every child needs love

an empty or available area

In scene

an empty or available area

There is no space here

to place things at a distance from each other

You should space the plants out

to fail to remember something

I spaced out during the lesson

a person's current state or circumstances

I am in a good space right now

to come to a stop or conclusion

In scene

to come to a stop or conclusion

The movie ends now

the last part of something

This is the end of the road

the furthest point or part of something

He stood at the end of the road

the part of a situation that belongs to a particular person

Everything is fine on my end

the part of your body used to see

In scene

the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

In scene

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

In scene

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

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

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