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Modern Family — Season 3 Episode 3

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CEFR level

to increase the level of something

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to increase the level of something

I was bumped from the flight

to push someone out of a position

They bumped me from the flight

to have sexual intercourse

They bumped

to strike or knock against something

I bumped into the table

a sudden rise in amount or level

We need a salary bump

a deep, heavy bass sound in music

I can hear the bass bump

a small raised area on a surface

He has a bump on his head

to push someone out of a position

They bumped him from the team

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

to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

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to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

I will deal with the problem tomorrow

to be concerned with or discuss a specific subject

This book deals with ancient history

to engage in business or communication with a person

I do not like dealing with rude people

to take action to solve a problem

I have to deal with this problem

an enclosed area of land next to a building

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an enclosed area of land next to a building

The children are playing in the yard

the open area around a house

The children are playing in the yard

a unit of length equal to three feet

The fabric is one yard long

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 category or class of things

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a category or class of things

What type of music do you like

to not continue an action

He is a weird type of person

to write using a keyboard

I am typing an email

to perform a medical test

The doctor typed his blood

in a way that is not joking

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in a way that is not joking

He spoke seriously about his future

in a very severe or extreme way

He was seriously injured in the accident

in a sincere or serious way

He spoke seriously about his future

a television drama series about daily life

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a television drama series about daily life

She watches a soap opera every day

a substance used for washing

I wash my hands with soap

a substance used for washing

This soap smells like lemon

a television series about daily life

My mom watches her favorite soap every day

an informal way to say yes

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an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

the act of raising a child

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the act of raising a child

Parenting can be difficult

the act of caring for and raising kids

Parenting is a difficult but rewarding job

to let someone do something

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to let someone do something

Please allow me to explain

to give permission for something

They allowed us to go home

to move something toward yourself

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to move something toward yourself

He pulled the door open

a strong feeling that makes you want to go to or be with someone or something

I felt a strong pull towards him

to carry out an action

He tried to pull a trick on me

to take something back or remove it

He decided to pull his request

to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

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to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

Don't freak out

a person who is very strange or unusual

He is considered a bit of a freak

very strange or not normal

It was a freak accident

a young female person

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a young female person

The girl is playing

a female person

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a female person

She is a smart girl

an informal word for a woman

I am with the girls

friendly or pleasant

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friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

enjoyable or good

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enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

something that you do

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something that you do

This was a brave act

a formal written rule made by a government

The government passed a new act

a show or routine performed for an audience

The circus act was funny

a thin flat part on a fish used for swimming

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a thin flat part on a fish used for swimming

The shark has a large fin

to complete something

I will finish my book

moving through the air

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moving through the air

The plane is now airborne

the basis or foundation of an argument

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the basis or foundation of an argument

He maintained the high ground throughout the discussion

a position of superiority in a conflict or argument

He maintained the high ground during the debate

land that is higher than the area around it

We went to high ground

appealing in a youthful or charming way

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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

a small group that is part of a larger organization

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a small group that is part of a larger organization

The special unit moved out

a single thing or person that is part of a group

Each unit costs ten dollars

a fixed amount used as a standard for measuring

Meter is a unit of length

to throw up food from the stomach

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to throw up food from the stomach

I feel like I'm going to puke

to keep something from someone

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to keep something from someone

They deprived him of his rights

to not have something that you need or want

They were deprived of food and water

to take something away from someone

Don't deprive yourself of sleep

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 wish for something

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to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

lacking strength or power

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lacking strength or power

He is too weak to stand

not strong or powerful

He feels weak after being sick

comparative form of weak

He became weaker after the illness

a woman who acts in plays or movies

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a woman who acts in plays or movies

She is a famous actress

to ride on waves using a board

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to ride on waves using a board

He loves to surf

to look through information on the internet

I like to surf the internet at night

the white foam of waves as they hit the shore

We watched the surf hitting the rocks

to think that something exists or is true

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to think that something exists or is true

I believe in magic

to trust or have confidence in someone or support an idea

I believe in your success

to have confidence in someone or something

I believe in my team

to think something or someone really exists

I believe in ghosts

to hand something to someone

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to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

to go back to a place or activity

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to go back to a place or activity

I will get back to work

to get something again after losing it

I want to get back my book

to improve a relationship with someone after a problem

They decided to get back together

to do something bad to someone who did something bad to you

He wanted to get back at her

to find the real cause of a problem

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to find the real cause of a problem

We need to get to the bottom of this issue

to find out the real reason or cause of a problem

We must get to the bottom of this mystery

at no time

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at no time

I never eat meat

to cause someone to do something

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to cause someone to do something

He made me cry

to produce or form something

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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

to know the meaning of something

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to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

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to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

Please sign the contract here

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

an unknown person

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an unknown person

I need somebody to help me

a person of importance or high status

She acts like she is really somebody

an unknown or unspecified person

Somebody is at the door

to make an effort to do something

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to make an effort to do something

Don't bother to call him

to cause trouble or worry

Please don't bother me

a problem or difficulty

It is a lot of bother to move these boxes

new information about something

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new information about something

I have some good news

to give a name to someone or something

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to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

a word or phrase that someone is called

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a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

a polite word for a woman

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a polite word for a woman

A lady came to the door

a polite or formal word for a woman

She is a very elegant lady

strong, wild anger

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strong, wild anger

He was full of rage

to be very strong or extreme

He shouted in a fit of rage

something very popular right now

These jeans are all the rage

to show violent anger

He started to rage at the driver

up to the time when

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up to the time when

Wait until tomorrow

up to the time when

We stayed until noon

up to the time when

Do not leave until I return

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

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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

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

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

the food eaten at a particular time of day

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the food eaten at a particular time of day

Breakfast is the first meal of the day

an occasion when you eat food

We had a nice meal

something used to move people or things from one place to another

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something used to move people or things from one place to another

The car is a common vehicle

used to get attention or introduce a statement

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used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

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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

words showing happiness for someone's success

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words showing happiness for someone's success

Congratulations on your graduation

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

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to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

not right or not working properly

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not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

tardy

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tardy

I am late for work

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

not on time

I am late for work

bad or not positive

In scene

bad or not positive

He has a negative attitude

not good or harmful

He has a negative attitude

a value or charge that is below zero

This number is negative

a word or value that means "no" or less than zero

He gave a negative answer

feeling or showing anger

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feeling or showing anger

He is mad at me

feeling very strong affection for someone

He is mad about her

very big in size or amount

Those shoes are mad

feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

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feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

I am proud of you

feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

I am proud of your success

feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

He is proud of his work

in a way that shows satisfaction and pleasure

She has a proud expression

to not eat food for a period of time

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to not eat food for a period of time

He decided to fast for a day

showing a time later than the correct time

My watch is five minutes fast

in a strong, fixed way

The baby is fast asleep

at high speed

He runs very fast

to breathe noisily while sleeping

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to breathe noisily while sleeping

He snores every night

something very dull or uninteresting

The movie was a total snore

to make a rough sound while sleeping

I heard a loud snore

to breathe noisily through the nose and mouth while asleep

My father tends to snore loudly

not nice or enjoyable

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not nice or enjoyable

The smell was very unpleasant

to suddenly stop something for a short time

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to suddenly stop something for a short time

Please do not interrupt me

providing a final answer or being the most certain

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providing a final answer or being the most certain

We need a definitive answer

a hand with fingers closed tightly

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a hand with fingers closed tightly

He clenched his fist

to strike someone with a clenched hand

He fisted the table

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

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

feeling a strong need or desire for something

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feeling a strong need or desire for something

He is hungry for success

feeling a need to eat

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feeling a need to eat

I am hungry

feeling a need to eat more than before

I am even more hungry now

to continue despite difficulties

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to continue despite difficulties

I know it is hard, but hang in there

a rule made by a government

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a rule made by a government

You must obey the law

an informal expression used to agree enthusiastically

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an informal expression used to agree enthusiastically

You betcha I will be there

a powerful illegal stimulant drug

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a powerful illegal stimulant drug

Meth is a dangerous drug

a group of things placed on top of each other

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a group of things placed on top of each other

There is a pile of books on the table

to arrange things in a heap

He piled the books on the desk

in a truthful and sincere way

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in a truthful and sincere way

Please answer honestly

the greatest amount or furthest point allowed

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the greatest amount or furthest point allowed

There is a speed limit here

the highest amount or level allowed

There is a limit to how many people can enter

to keep something within a certain amount

You should limit your sugar intake

to cause damage or a bad effect to someone

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to cause damage or a bad effect to someone

The flu really did a number on me

to cause harm or damage to something

The storm did a number on the fence

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 liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

giving all your attention to something

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giving all your attention to something

He is very focused on his work

to give your attention to something

She remained focused during the test

paying close attention

We must stay focused

paying special attention to something

She is focused on her studies

the state of being firm and not changing

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the state of being firm and not changing

The country needs political stability

a group of things that share similar features

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a group of things that share similar features

My class is very friendly

a meeting where you learn something

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a meeting where you learn something

I have an English class today

of the best quality or highest standard

She has a lot of class

rude or impolite behavior

That comment showed no class

a group of students in the same year at school

I like my class

to rest with your eyes closed

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to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

almost not at all

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almost not at all

I can hardly hear you

to move something to a position

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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 go away from a place or situation

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to go away from a place or situation

He decided to walk away

to leave a place or situation

He walked away from the house

to depart from a place or abandon a situation, often to avoid difficulty or unpleasantness

It is better to walk away from an argument

a unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters

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a unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters

That screen is ten inches wide

to move very slowly and gradually

The car began to inch forward

a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot

The screen is ten inches wide

used to express surprise or mild emotion

In scene

used to express surprise or mild emotion

My goodness, it is cold today

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