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Modern Family — Season 3 Episode 5

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to put something into a container or space tightly

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to put something into a container or space tightly

She stuffed the bag

objects or items in general

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objects or items in general

I have too much stuff

personal things or possessions

Put your stuff in the car

to put something into a container or space tightly

I stuffed my clothes into the suitcase

to enter or reach a place or device

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to enter or reach a place or device

I cannot get into the locked room

to start liking or enjoying something very much

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to start liking or enjoying something very much

I really got into jazz music

to influence someone's behavior or mood

What has gotten into him today

to start being in a situation

I want to get into politics

to influence someone's behavior or mood

The bad mood got into him

to start being interested in something

I started to get into jazz music

to start being in a situation

She got into a difficult situation

to go inside something

I will get into the car

a digital copy taken from the internet

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a digital copy taken from the internet

This movie is a web dl version

in an exact manner

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in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

feeling too pleased with yourself

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feeling too pleased with yourself

He had a smug look on his face

too proud of yourself

He had a smug look on his face

the time when it is dark outside

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the time when it is dark outside

I love the quiet of nighttime

to like very much

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to like very much

I love chocolate

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

I love my family

to want something very much

I would love a cup of coffee

the act of having sex

They made love

liked more than others

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liked more than others

Blue is my favorite color

to mark as preferred

This is my favorite song

a person who belongs to a country

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a person who belongs to a country

He is a British citizen

a member of a country

He is a citizen of this country

a physical reaction to something you touch, eat, or breathe

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a physical reaction to something you touch, eat, or breathe

I have a peanut allergy

a physical reaction to something

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a physical reaction to something

My skin has an allergy to this cream

a bad physical reaction to something you eat or touch

he has a peanut allergy

a bad physical reaction to something

He had a bad allergy to the drug

to have your home in a place

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to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

having life

The fish is still live

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

too difficult or too good for someone to be involved with

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too difficult or too good for someone to be involved with

This project is out of my league

too good or too attractive for someone to have a romantic relationship with

She is out of my league

to use time doing something

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to use time doing something

She spent the day reading

very tired or lacking energy

I am completely spent

to give money in exchange for something

He spent all his money

already used or consumed

The battery is spent

to be on fire or to cause something to be on fire

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to be on fire or to cause something to be on fire

The wood burns quickly

an injury caused by fire, heat, or chemicals

This soap burns my eyes

a clever or harsh remark that hurts someone's feelings

His comment burned him

to use up money quickly

He burned all his cash in one week

to make someone or something die

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to make someone or something die

The hunter killed the deer

to be very funny or popular with an audience

The comedian killed the audience

to want something very much

I am killing for a slice of pizza

to make something stop working or operating

The company killed the project

to stop or end something

We had to kill the project

to make something die

The frost will kill the plants

to make someone die

The soldiers killed the king

a person who kills someone

The police caught the killer

to cause someone great emotional pain

His words killed me

almost certainly; very likely

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almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

feeling unwell

In scene

feeling unwell

I feel sick today

slang for very good or impressive

That car is sick

causing a feeling of disgust or strong disapproval

This is a sick joke

annoyed or bored with something you have experienced for too long

I am sick of this noise

an organization of people with a shared interest

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an organization of people with a shared interest

I joined the chess club

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

The shirt has a white collar

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

I ordered a club sandwich for lunch

a long stick used to hit a ball in golf

He bought a new golf club

a person who comes to live in a new country

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a person who comes to live in a new country

He is an immigrant from Italy

to take something quickly with your hand

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to take something quickly with your hand

She reached out to grab the bag

to surround or be on all sides of something

The walls grab the garden

to get or take something with a fast movement

She grabbed her keys and left

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

a piece of land used for growing crops or raising animals

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a piece of land used for growing crops or raising animals

The farm is big

to grow plants or raise animals on land

They farm wheat

a piece of land used for growing food or keeping animals

He works on the farm

the use of physical force to hurt someone

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the use of physical force to hurt someone

Violence is never the answer

the name of a book, movie, etc.

In scene

the name of a book, movie, etc.

What is the title of the book?

a contest to decide who is the best in a sport

He won the world boxing title

a legal document that shows who owns a property

She holds the title to the house

a word that shows a person's social or professional position

He has the title of professor

an unknown or unspecified person

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an unknown or unspecified person

Somebody is at the door

a person of importance or high status

She acts like she is really somebody

an unknown person

I need somebody to help me

pleasing to look at

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pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

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

used to say yes or to agree strongly

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used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you help me? You bet!

to be very sure about something

Will you come to the party? You bet!

an informal phrase used to express strong agreement or to say you are welcome

Can you help me? You bet

to be referred to by a particular name

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to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

very good

In scene

very good

You did a great job

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

not showing a proper sense of responsibility

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not showing a proper sense of responsibility

He is very irresponsible

not thinking about the results of your actions

He was irresponsible with his money

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

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

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

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

feeling shock or wonder because something was unexpected

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feeling shock or wonder because something was unexpected

I was surprised to see her

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by your success

happening without warning, intended to surprise

The visit was a surprised event

used to get someone's attention

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used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to turn your eyes toward something

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to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

relating to the country of Ireland

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relating to the country of Ireland

He is Irish

the language spoken in Ireland

He speaks Irish fluently

the red liquid that flows through your body

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the red liquid that flows through your body

Blood carries oxygen

the red liquid that moves through the body

There was blood on the floor

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

a silly or stupid person

In scene

a silly or stupid person

Don't be such a knucklehead

a silly or foolish person

Don't be such a knucklehead

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

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to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

I will pick up my friend from the airport

to get better or become more active

The economy is starting to pick up

to see or become aware of something

I picked up a strange smell in the room

to start again after stopping

We will pick up the lesson tomorrow

the act of going to get something

The package pick-up is at the front desk

the act of starting a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He is very good at the pick-up

to answer a telephone call

Please pick up the phone

to answer the phone when it rings

Please pick up the phone

to go and get someone or something

I will pick up my sister from school

to get knowledge or a skill

She picked up Spanish quickly

to take something in your hand or lift it

Please pick up the pen from the floor

to annoy or trouble someone

In scene

to annoy or trouble someone

Stop hassling me

to keep bothering someone

Stop hassling me

something that is annoying or difficult to deal with

It is such a hassle to find parking

the part of the face that smells and breathes

In scene

the part of the face that smells and breathes

Touch your nose

the part of the face used for smelling

Her nose is small

to become healthy again

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to become healthy again

The wound will heal soon

to make someone or something healthy again

The doctor helped to heal his wound

to travel in the air

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to travel in the air

Birds are flying in the sky

the activity of traveling in an aircraft

I enjoy flying to other countries

to show or carry something in the air

They are flying the flag

moving through the air with wings

The bird is flying in the sky

to judge the quality or value of something

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to judge the quality or value of something

The hotel is rated as excellent

to give a category or level

This movie is rated for mature audiences

the last part of something

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the last part of something

This is the end of the road

to come to a stop or conclusion

The movie ends now

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

an explosive device that produces colorful lights and noise for entertainment

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an explosive device that produces colorful lights and noise for entertainment

They set off fireworks

strong excitement or interest

In scene

strong excitement or interest

She has a lot of enthusiasm for her new job

to move from one place to another

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to move from one place to another

Our going was delayed by the rain

in progress or taking place

What is going on here

to produce words with your voice

That is how the story goes

to begin or continue an activity

I am going on with my work

to move away from a place

I am going home now

the act of moving from one place to another

The going was slow on the muddy road

the act of moving from one place to another

His going was very sudden

feeling the need to sleep

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feeling the need to sleep

I felt very drowsy after lunch

to intend to do something

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to intend to do something

I plan on going to the party

to have an intention to do something or to expect that something will happen

I plan on studying tonight

to depend on someone to do something

I plan on my friend to be there

to leave for a place

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to leave for a place

The car pulled off at high speed

to succeed in doing something difficult

They pulled off the difficult task

to carry out an action

She pulled off the difficult plan

to take something off, especially something stuck

He pulled off the sticker

to succeed in doing something difficult

We pulled off the plan

a group of different songs or things together

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a group of different songs or things together

I like this mix of songs

to put different things together

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to put different things together

Mix the flour and eggs

a combination of different ingredients

This cake mix is easy to use

clear and exact

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clear and exact

I need specific instructions

clearly defined or identified

I have a specific goal

a frightening dream

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a frightening dream

I had a nightmare last night

a very difficult or unpleasant situation

This traffic is a nightmare

a sweet carbonated drink

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a sweet carbonated drink

I want a soda

a sweet fizzy drink

I bought a cold soda at the store

to produce babies or young animals

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to produce babies or young animals

Some animals breed in spring

a particular kind of person or thing

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a particular kind of person or thing

What breed is your dog

to cause a feeling or situation to develop

Poverty breeds crime

to be brought up in a place or family

He was bred in a small village

a funny movie or show

In scene

a funny movie or show

I love watching comedy movies

a movie or show that is meant to make people laugh

We watched a funny comedy last night

a type of entertainment that makes people laugh

I love watching comedy movies

used to show disgust or dislike

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used to show disgust or dislike

Yuck, this milk is sour

to happen or take place repeatedly over a period of time

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to happen or take place repeatedly over a period of time

The play runs for two hours

to be in charge of something

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to be in charge of something

She runs a small business

to move fast on your feet

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to move fast on your feet

I run every morning

a coin worth five cents in the US

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a coin worth five cents in the US

I found a nickel on the ground

a physical or verbal struggle between people

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a physical or verbal struggle between people

They had a big fight yesterday

to take part in a fight or war

Soldiers fight to protect their country

to try hard to stop or prevent something

We must fight the disease

the quality of being strong and determined

She showed great fight today

a thin pipe for drinking

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a thin pipe for drinking

Can I have a straw please

dry cut stalks of grain plants

The horse ate the straw

used to make a polite request

In scene

used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

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 have and continue to have something

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to have and continue to have something

She kept the book

to do something repeatedly or continuously

He kept waiting for the bus

to have something in a place or position

I kept the keys in my pocket

not real or genuine

In scene

not real or genuine

This is a fake diamond

not genuine or true

This is a fake diamond

to make something seem true when it is not

He faked a cough

to achieve something

In scene

to achieve something

She finally made it

to succeed in getting somewhere

I will make it to the concert

to cause something to be a certain way

Please make it easy

to stay alive or last through a difficult experience

Many people did not make it through the storm

to succeed in doing something

He worked hard to make it

to cause something to become something

Make it a rule to arrive on time

to cause something to appear a certain way

Don't make it look so difficult

to prepare or create something

I will make it for dinner

to succeed in arriving at a place or achieving a goal

We will make it on time

a paper with blank spaces to fill in

In scene

a paper with blank spaces to fill in

Fill out this form

the state of being fit and ready to perform well

The athlete is in excellent form

to make or produce something

They will form a committee

the visible shape of something

The ice took a strange form

to leave or escape from a place

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to leave or escape from a place

He managed to get away with the bag

to do something wrong without being punished

He cheated on the test and got away with it

to do something wrong or illegal without being punished or blamed

He managed to get away with the crime

to do something wrong without being punished

He thought he would get away with it

to request information

In scene

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 give someone a substance that affects their body

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to give someone a substance that affects their body

They drug the patient

a chemical that affects the body

In scene

a chemical that affects the body

This drug helps you sleep

a person you know and like very much

He is a good drug

a charming or amusing first meeting between two people who become romantic partners

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a charming or amusing first meeting between two people who become romantic partners

Their meet cute happened in a coffee shop

a cute, charming first meeting between two people who later become romantically involved

Their meet cute happened at a coffee shop

a person who serves drinks in a bar

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a person who serves drinks in a bar

The bartender served us some drinks

a person who serves drinks at a bar

The bartender made a cocktail

not serious or important

In scene

not serious or important

It was a minor mistake

a musical scale with a sad or serious sound

This song is in a minor key

a person below the age of legal adulthood

He is still a minor

a person who is a member of a local government council

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a person who is a member of a local government council

The councilman voted for the new park

to be told about something

In scene

to be told about something

Did you hear about the accident?

to receive information or news about a specific person or thing

Did you hear about the accident

to get information about something

I heard about the meeting

to get information about something

Did you hear about the news

to not win a fight, game, or contest

In scene

to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to no longer have something

In scene

to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not understand what someone is saying

You are losing me

to not know where you are

I always lose my keys

to be beaten in a game or competition

We did not want to lose the game

to stop living

She lost her father last year

to not win a game or contest

They will lose the match

to no longer have something

I do not want to lose this chance

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

to be unable to find something

Did you lose your wallet

to stop having something you had before

He lost his job yesterday

to stop having something

I lost my focus

to no longer have something

I often lose my keys

a period of 12 months

In scene

a period of 12 months

Happy New Year

12 months or 365 days

This year is 2024

lasting five years

It lasted five years

not quite but close

In scene

not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

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