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Modern Family — Season 2 Episode 7

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one of the twelve parts of a year

In scene

one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

in a truthful and sincere way

In scene

in a truthful and sincere way

Please answer honestly

comparative form of hard, meaning with even more effort

In scene

comparative form of hard, meaning with even more effort

You should work harder

not easy to do

This math problem is harder than the last one

using greater physical power

Hit the ball harder

not easy to do or understand

The test was much harder than I expected

with more effort or force

You need to work harder to succeed

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 succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

a strong beam of light that shines on a particular person or place

In scene

a strong beam of light that shines on a particular person or place

The actor stood in the spotlight

public attention or notice

She enjoys being in the spotlight

the focus of public notice or attention

The scandal put him in the spotlight

a strong light that shines on a performer or speaker

The spotlight focused on the singer

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?

to express a future plan or intention

In scene

to express a future plan or intention

I am going to study

to regularly be present at a place for a purpose

I am going to university

used to express what you plan to do

We are going to move

to intend or be about to do something

I am going to study today

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

In scene

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

She wants to ride her new bike

a machine or structure at a fair or amusement park that people ride for fun

The roller coaster is a fun ride

a journey in a vehicle

The ride to the airport was long

to criticize or complain to someone repeatedly

Stop riding me about my mistakes

to sit on something and travel on it

I like to ride my bike

to sit on and control a moving animal

She loves to ride horses

to sit on something and travel on it

We ride the bus to school

to sit on something and move

They went for a ride

a feeling of anger because of unfair treatment

In scene

a feeling of anger because of unfair treatment

She felt resentment toward her sister

informal term for a woman's breast

In scene

informal term for a woman's breast

She has small boobs

a stupid or silly person

Stop acting like a boob

a foolish error

I made a real boob

very small

In scene

very small

She added the teeniest amount of salt

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

very good or high quality objects or items

In scene

very good or high quality objects or items

This website has good stuff

to take or accept something that is given

In scene

to take or accept something that is given

He is receiving his mail now

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

In scene

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

My arm hurts

a part of a large organization that handles a specific area of work

This is the research arm of the company

to provide with weapons or tools

The soldiers were armed

a gun or other weapon used in fighting

He had to drop his arm

a small, soft bread roll

In scene

a small, soft bread roll

I like this warm biscuit

a small flat baked cake, usually sweet

I ate a biscuit with my tea

a serialized drama on television or radio

In scene

a serialized drama on television or radio

I like watching soap operas

a television drama series with many episodes

In scene

a television drama series with many episodes

This soap opera has many episodes

a television series about daily life

My grandmother watches a soap opera every day

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

a device for making calls

In scene

a device for making calls

The phone is on the table

to make a telephone call

I will phone you tomorrow

a device used to make calls and access the internet

My phone is charging

a period when something lasts

It takes time to finish the work

an occasion or occurrence

I read this book three times

the operation of multiplying numbers

Five times five is twenty five

a publication that reports news

This newspaper is called the Times

a particular period of history

We live in difficult times

the number of times something happens

I read this book three times

a point or period when something happens

We had good times together

used to show multiplication

Five times five is twenty five

instances or occurrences

I visit them at difficult times

an important event in the development of something

In scene

an important event in the development of something

The invention of the internet was a major milestone

to decide that something will not happen

In scene

to decide that something will not happen

I need to cancel my appointment

to decide that a planned event will not happen

They had to cancel the meeting

to make a mark on a ticket or stamp to show it cannot be used again

The machine will cancel your ticket

to stop supporting or approving of someone publicly

People decided to cancel the actor

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

In scene

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

to stop or break a connection

In scene

to stop or break a connection

Don't cut me off

to allow someone more freedom or less strictness

Cut me some slack

to make an opening or separation with a sharp tool

I cut the cake

to break the skin or surface of something

I cut my finger

to cook food in an oven

In scene

to cook food in an oven

She wants to bake some cookies

to make someone feel very hot

The sun is baking us today

work that you do for money

In scene

work that you do for money

I have a new job

a medical operation to change the body

She had a nose job

a piece of work that needs to be done

Your job is to clean the room

to move something to a position

In scene

to move something to a position

Put the book on the table

to make someone go through a difficult situation

The mistake put him in a difficult situation

to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put this

to direct your attention or effort toward something

She put all her energy into the project

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

In scene

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to be responsible for someone or something

In scene

to be responsible for someone or something

She takes care of the children

to deal with a problem or situation

I will take care of the dishes

to look after or handle something

Please take care of the dog

an official document that allows you to do something

In scene

an official document that allows you to do something

I have a license

to give official permission for something

The city licensed the new cafe

Saturday and Sunday

In scene

Saturday and Sunday

I will go to the park this weekend

the part of the week when you do not work

We are going on a trip for the weekend

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

a title used before a married woman's name

In scene

a title used before a married woman's name

Mrs. Smith is my teacher

to become very anxious, upset, or frightened

In scene

to become very anxious, upset, or frightened

I freaked out when I saw the spider

a sudden, intense display of strong emotion

She had a major freak out in front of everyone

a sudden, intense episode of fear or panic

She had a major freak-out

to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

Do not freak out about the exam

to speak about something briefly

In scene

to speak about something briefly

He didn't mention the price

to speak about something briefly

Please mention your experience in the letter

to say something about someone or something

He mentioned the book to me

to want something very much

In scene

to want something very much

He dreams of becoming a famous singer

to think about doing something

I dream of traveling around the world

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

something that matters a lot

In scene

something that matters a lot

This is a big deal

something that does not matter much

In scene

something that does not matter much

It is no big deal

something that is very important or serious

It is not a big deal

a small finger-shaped sponge cake

In scene

a small finger-shaped sponge cake

I love ladyfingers in tiramisu

a small, thin sponge cake often used in desserts

In scene

a small, thin sponge cake often used in desserts

I used ladyfingers to make the tiramisu

a long thin sweet biscuit

These ladyfingers are sweet

not having something

In scene

not having something

I cannot see without my glasses

not including something or someone

You cannot go without a ticket

on or to the outside of something

He stood without the door

to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

In scene

to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

This book interests me

a financial or other involvement in something

In scene

a financial or other involvement in something

He has an interest in the company

money paid for borrowing money

The bank charges a high interest rate

an activity that you enjoy doing in your free time

Reading is one of my interests

any person

In scene

any person

Can anyone help me?

to bring to an end

In scene

to bring to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

the end of an event or activity

She is near the finish of her project

the final appearance of a surface

The wood has a glossy finish

words used to show you are grateful

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words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

something that is wrong or incorrect

In scene

something that is wrong or incorrect

I made a mistake

to think something is different than it really is

I mistook him for his brother

to require something because it is necessary

In scene

to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

to want to do something

In scene

to want to do something

I feel like going for a walk

to be aware of a physical or emotional state

Sometimes I feel like a child

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

It feels like it is going to snow

to have a desire to do something

I feel like eating pizza

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

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

a period of 12 months

In scene

a period of 12 months

Happy New Year

12 months or 365 days

In scene

12 months or 365 days

This year is 2024

lasting five years

It lasted five years

to deal with a situation or problem

In scene

to deal with a situation or problem

I can handle this problem

a part of an object that you hold to open, move, or use it

Please hold the handle of the door

a name or nickname used for identification

What is your Twitter handle

to give something to someone by hand

Handle the book to your friend

to some extent; kind of

In scene

to some extent; kind of

I sort of agree with you

a group with similar features

This is a new sort of fruit

a particular kind of something

What sort of music do you like

the place where people go to learn

In scene

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

to drop or be separated from a surface or object

In scene

to drop or be separated from a surface or object

The picture fell off the wall

to become smaller or lower in amount, number, or quality

Sales started to fall off

to drop down from a higher place

Books fall off the shelf

to drop down from something

The apple fell off the tree

very interesting or attractive

In scene

very interesting or attractive

This book is fascinating

extremely interesting or attractive

The story was absolutely fascinating

to go into a place

In scene

to go into a place

Please come on in

a short story with a funny ending

In scene

a short story with a funny ending

He told a funny joke

to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a joke

to say or do things to cause laughter, or indicate a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I was only joking

a funny or clever trick

He played a joke on his friend

saying or doing things to cause laughter, or indicating that a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I told a joke to my friend

an item used in a performance

In scene

an item used in a performance

The sword is a prop

to support something so it stays upright

Prop the door open

public admiration or respect

You should give him props for his effort

to hold something up so it stays upright

Prop the ladder against the wall

a small area with walls where a baby can play safely

In scene

a small area with walls where a baby can play safely

The baby is playing in the playpen

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

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

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

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

a person from the continent of Asia

In scene

a person from the continent of Asia

He is Asian

a way to address someone you like or love

In scene

a way to address someone you like or love

I love you, sweetie

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

to give something to someone in return for money

In scene

to give something to someone in return for money

I will sell my old phone

to reveal someone's secrets for personal gain

He sold his partner to the police

to make someone believe or agree

He sold me on the new plan

a thought or plan in your mind

He tried to sell his new plan to the team

to be persuaded to agree or believe something

He was sold on the idea

not anything at all

She has nothing left to sell

to give something in exchange for money

They sell fresh vegetables

to give something for money

They sell fresh bread here

unwanted food or other things thrown away

In scene

unwanted food or other things thrown away

Take out the garbage

of very low quality

This movie is total garbage

unwanted waste material

Please take out the garbage

unwanted waste material

Please take out the garbage

a box or bag for storing or carrying things

In scene

a box or bag for storing or carrying things

He put the phone in its case

a particular situation or example

In scene

a particular situation or example

This is a special case

a matter that is decided in a court of law

The police are working on the case

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

a close friend

In scene

a close friend

He is my best pal

used to tell someone to pay attention to what you are about to say

In scene

used to tell someone to pay attention to what you are about to say

Get this, he actually apologized

to understand or comprehend something

I don't get this math problem

used to tell someone to listen to something surprising

Get this he actually won the race

to go into a place or vehicle

In scene

to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

to be devoted to a cause or promise

In scene

to be devoted to a cause or promise

I cannot commit to this project

to do or perform an action

He committed a serious crime

to intentionally end one's own life

He decided to commit suicide

to capture moving images with a camera

They committed the event to film

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

happening after a particular time

In scene

happening after a particular time

We will eat later

happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

no longer living

The late king died long ago

happening or done not long ago

That is a later development

at a time in the future or after a particular event

I will do it later

at a time that comes after the present

See you later

at a time in the future

I will be back later

happening after the expected time

The later train arrived at midnight

old

This is a later work of the artist

not on time

He is later than usual

not on time

She is later than we expected

at a time after now

I will see you later

an additional one of the same kind

In scene

an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

In scene

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

coming after the first

This is my second book

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

friendly or pleasant

In scene

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

without someone knowing

In scene

without someone knowing

He talked behind my back

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

a small type of donkey

In scene

a small type of donkey

The burro carried a heavy load

to go somewhere with someone

In scene

to go somewhere with someone

Do you want to come with me

to exist or happen at the same time as something

This phone comes with a charger.

to be provided or sold as part of something else

This phone comes with a charger

to be provided together with something

The phone comes with a charger

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

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

In scene

a possibility that something may happen

There is a chance of rain

a possibility of something bad happening

There is a chance of failure

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