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Modern Family — Season 2 Episode 5

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not any person

In scene

not any person

Nobody is home

no person at all

Nobody was in the room

no person

He felt like a nobody

a person of no importance or influence

He felt like a nobody at school

very foolish or unreasonable

In scene

very foolish or unreasonable

That is an insane idea

the part of your head that you hear with

In scene

the part of your head that you hear with

I have two ears

the skill to notice or judge something

She has a good ear for music

the ability to talk to and influence an important person

She has the ear of the director

the ability to notice or judge something

She has a good ear for music

to take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

In scene

to take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

The children play in the garden

to perform a role in a film or play

He plays a doctor in the movie

to handle a situation in a certain way

You should play it safe

to perform music on a musical instrument

Can you play a song

a list of people or things in a group

In scene

a list of people or things in a group

The teacher checked the class roster

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

to pay no attention to something

In scene

to pay no attention to something

Ignore the warning signs

to not pay attention to someone or something

In scene

to not pay attention to someone or something

He ignored me at the party

to not look at or listen to someone or something

He ignored my question

not looking at or listening to something

Just ignore the noise

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

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

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

coming after the first

In scene

coming after the first

This is my second book

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

In scene

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

located on or above the surface of the ground

In scene

located on or above the surface of the ground

The pool is aboveground

a conversation over the telephone

In scene

a conversation over the telephone

I have a phone call

a voice conversation over the phone

I received a phone call

a talk between two people on the telephone

We had a long phone call

to say you are unhappy about something

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to say you are unhappy about something

I want to complain about the service

no longer useful or modern

In scene

no longer useful or modern

This software is out of date

no longer modern or current

This information is out of date

no longer modern or current

This computer is out of date

no longer current or in style

This technology is out of date

a particular amount or degree of something

In scene

a particular amount or degree of something

The water level is rising

to knock down a building or structure

The storm leveled the building

having a surface with no high or low parts

The ground is level here

a flat area at a particular height in a building

We live on the third level

happening or appearing soon

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happening or appearing soon

The coming weeks will be busy

to move toward or arrive at a place

The train is coming

to move from a higher place to a lower one

My friend is coming to my house

used to express anger or surprise

In scene

used to express anger or surprise

What the hell is happening

a place or class for physical exercise

In scene

a place or class for physical exercise

I go to the gym every day

trousers that end above the knee

I wear a gym for running

a place with equipment for physical exercise

I go to the gym every morning

a building for physical exercise

I go to the gym every morning

something that is required or necessary

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something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

to require something because it is necessary

In scene

to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

to say something nice about someone

In scene

to say something nice about someone

He complimented her on her dress

to give money for something

In scene

to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

to give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

given money for work done

This is a paid position

money given for work done

He received his pay yesterday

to give attention to someone or something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

money given for work

I receive my pay every month

to get money for work done

This job pays well

money received for work

My pay is deposited monthly

to give someone the money you owe them

I need to pay my credit card debt

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to experience a bad result for something you did

You will pay for what you did

to go to see someone or a place

We will pay a visit to the museum

to get possession of something

I will pay for the book

to move fast on your feet

In scene

to move fast on your feet

I run every morning

to happen or take place repeatedly over a period of time

The play runs for two hours

to be in charge of something

She runs a small business

a game where players throw balls to hit opponents

In scene

a game where players throw balls to hit opponents

We played dodgeball in gym class

allowed to do something

In scene

allowed to do something

Questions are welcome

to be happy to receive something

You are welcome here

to greet someone who has arrived

They welcomed the guests

to stop doing something permanently

In scene

to stop doing something permanently

I decided to swear off sweets

to make a firm decision to stop doing or using something

I will swear off sugar

connected to the internet

In scene

connected to the internet

I am online now

connected and ready to operate

He is online right now

complete and total nonsense

In scene

complete and total nonsense

That is utter nonsense

total or absolute

It was an utter disaster

to make a sound with your voice

He did not utter a word

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

giving pleasure or happiness

In scene

giving pleasure or happiness

That is a sweet gesture

having the flavor of sugar

In scene

having the flavor of sugar

This apple is very sweet

used to express surprise or emotion

Sweet! I got the tickets

friendly or pleasant

Goodnight, sweet

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

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

He asked for leave to visit his family

not sensible or intelligent

In scene

not sensible or intelligent

That was a stupid mistake

a stupid or annoying person

Stop being so stupid

information or awareness gained through experience

In scene

information or awareness gained through experience

She has a lot of knowledge about history

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

a strong thin board made of layers of wood glued together

In scene

a strong thin board made of layers of wood glued together

We used plywood to build the shelves

to a small degree

In scene

to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

used to express surprise or mild emotion

In scene

used to express surprise or mild emotion

My goodness, it is cold today

at any time

In scene

at any time

Call me whenever you want

at any time that is suitable

Come visit whenever you like

coming before all others in time or order

In scene

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

involving people of different races

In scene

involving people of different races

They had an interracial marriage

to see or pay attention to something

In scene

to see or pay attention to something

I noticed a new sign

a written or printed statement giving information or warning

There is a notice on the wall

the act of paying attention to something

His new car caught my notice

a set of people who work together

In scene

a set of people who work together

They are a strong team

to shape or slice by cutting into a surface

In scene

to shape or slice by cutting into a surface

He carved a statue from wood

to make a shape by cutting into a hard material

He carved a figure out of wood

to cut or shape something with a knife or tool

She carved her name into the tree

to cut a shape or slices from something

He will carve a bird from wood

used to express surprise or shock

In scene

used to express surprise or shock

My gosh, look at that cake!

using electricity to work

In scene

using electricity to work

He has an electric car

a machine that uses electricity to work

The house has an electric stove

full of excitement or energy

The atmosphere in the room was electric

as it seems or appears

In scene

as it seems or appears

Apparently, he forgot the meeting

to rest with your eyes closed

In scene

to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

a piece of information sent to someone

In scene

a piece of information sent to someone

I sent you a message

to send information to someone

I will message him later

a piece of information sent to someone

She left a message for you

a written message sent on a phone

He sent a message by phone

content

I received a short message

a written note sent to someone

Please leave a message

causing anger or hurt feelings

In scene

causing anger or hurt feelings

That comment was very offensive

a military attack

The army launched a major offensive

related to attacking in a sport or game

The team uses an offensive strategy

to talk about yourself with too much pride

In scene

to talk about yourself with too much pride

He likes to brag about his car

to move your body to music

In scene

to move your body to music

They dance together

a type of movement performed to music as an art or activity

They performed a traditional dance

a person you do something with

He was her dance for the night

a word used to call someone or something

The station dance is Alpha

a social gathering where people dance

We are going to a dance tonight

to move your body to music

She likes to dance at parties

a planned piece of work

In scene

a planned piece of work

I have a school project

to show an image on a surface

He projected the image on the wall

to imagine that someone else has your own feelings

He tends to project his anger onto others

to say what will happen in the future

They project a rise in sales next year

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

in any case

In scene

in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

an unexpected fact or twist

In scene

an unexpected fact or twist

Here is the kicker

an item of underwear or shorts

These kickers are very comfortable

a player who kicks the ball in football

The kicker scored a field goal

as a result of the fact that

In scene

as a result of the fact that

Now that you are here, we can start

used to explain that something is true because of a new situation

Now that you are here we can start

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

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 glass or clay container with a wide mouth

In scene

a glass or clay container with a wide mouth

This jar is full of cookies

to cause something to move or shake with a sudden hard hit

The loud noise jarred the window

a reproductive cell that joins with another to form a new organism

In scene

a reproductive cell that joins with another to form a new organism

The sperm is a type of gamete

to make a picture using paint

In scene

to make a picture using paint

She likes to paint

to cover a surface with color using paint

I will paint the wall

a liquid used to cover surfaces with color

The paint is blue

to give a particular impression of someone or something

The report paints a sad picture of the situation

to give something, such as time or money, to help a group or activity

In scene

to give something, such as time or money, to help a group or activity

I want to contribute to the project

to give something to help a cause or situation

Everyone should contribute to the project

to use time doing something

In scene

to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

to be brave enough to do something

In scene

to be brave enough to do something

He didn't dare to jump

willing to take risks or try new things

She dared to sing on the stage

a risky or bold act done to show courage

I accepted the dare

to be very bad or unpleasant

In scene

to be very bad or unpleasant

This movie sucks

to pull something into your mouth using suction

The baby sucks its thumb

to pull liquid into the mouth

The baby likes to suck milk

to use the mouth to sexually stimulate someone's genitals

She sucked him

relating to a particular person

In scene

relating to a particular person

This is a personal matter

relating to someone's character in a way that might be hurtful

His comments were too personal

connected with a specific person

I have a personal opinion

a state of physical relaxation

In scene

a state of physical relaxation

I love the comfort of my bed

a feeling of being less worried or sad

His words gave me comfort

to make someone feel less sad or worried

I tried to comfort my friend

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

a place of torment after death

In scene

a place of torment after death

I don't believe in hell

used to express anger or emphasis

Go to hell

a state of great pain or misery

Life was hell for him

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 succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to say or express something

She made a suggestion

not sleeping

In scene

not sleeping

She is awake

to stop sleeping and become aware

He will awake at sunrise

to stop sleeping

I awake early every day

a period of 60 seconds

In scene

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

a young duck

In scene

a young duck

Look at the cute ducky

a small toy shaped like a duck

In scene

a small toy shaped like a duck

He plays with his rubber ducky in the bathtub

sweet or charming in a playful way

What a ducky little puppy!

something that provides support or nourishment

In scene

something that provides support or nourishment

He needed sustenance to continue his journey

a daily printed news report

In scene

a daily printed news report

I read the newspaper every morning

the meal you eat in the middle of the day

In scene

the meal you eat in the middle of the day

I have lunch at noon

the meal you eat in the middle of the day

I had a salad for lunch

that is enough; no more

In scene

that is enough; no more

That is enough

in a short time

I have enough money

as much as needed

This is enough for me

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

covered with a green or black growth from too much wetness

In scene

covered with a green or black growth from too much wetness

The bread is moldy

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

to seem or appear a certain way

In scene

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

used to get someone's attention

In scene

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

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