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Modern Family — Season 4 Episode 2

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to drive a vehicle to the side of the road

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to drive a vehicle to the side of the road

The police officer told him to pull over

to place something over a surface or part of the body

Please pull the blanket over you

to move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop

You should pull over if you are tired

to make someone feel shy or awkward

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to make someone feel shy or awkward

Don't embarrass me

to feel shy or awkward

I felt embarrassed

to make someone feel awkward or ashamed

Don't embarrass me in front of my friends

the idea or feeling you get about someone or something

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the idea or feeling you get about someone or something

My first impression of him was positive

an idea or feeling that you have about someone or something

She left a good impression on me

an imitation of a famous person's voice or mannerisms

He does a great impression of the president

a mark made by pressing something into a surface

The ring left an impression on her finger

saying the opposite of what you mean to be funny or unkind

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saying the opposite of what you mean to be funny or unkind

He has a sarcastic tone

objects like chairs, tables, beds used in a home

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objects like chairs, tables, beds used in a home

I need new furniture for my room

large items used to sit, sleep, or store things in a home

We bought new furniture for our living room

a person who studies at a school

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a person who studies at a school

I am a student

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

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the force that causes good or bad things to happen

Luck can change quickly

good things that happen by chance

I had some good luck

to get something as a result of good luck

He lucked into this amazing job

going at a high speed

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going at a high speed

The driver was fined for speeding

driving faster than the legal limit

He got a ticket for speeding

the quality of being fast or the rate of motion

The driver was speeding on the highway

moving very quickly in a vehicle

He was stopped for speeding

a container with flat sides

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a container with flat sides

Put the books in the box

to put someone into a specific group or type

They try to box people into categories

to fight with your fists

They like to box on weekends

to put something inside a box

Please box the items carefully

an expression of appreciation

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an expression of appreciation

He sent his thanks

to tell someone you are grateful

Thanks for the help

a short phrase used to show you are grateful

Thanks for your help

a mixed collection of different things

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a mixed collection of different things

The shop has a wide assortment of chocolates

to clean with a brush

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to clean with a brush

I brush my teeth every morning

a tool with bristles used for cleaning or painting

I need a paint brush

to move something lightly against something else

His arm brushed against mine

dense small trees or shrubs growing in the wild

We walked through the thick brush

to make something clear or understandable

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to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain this

a statement that makes something clear

Please explain the rules to me

to make something clear or easy to understand

Can you explain this math problem to me

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

Can you explain this rule

used to call attention or express surprise

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used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

to make something happen to someone

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to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to hand something to someone

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to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

almost not; by a very small amount

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almost not; by a very small amount

I could barely see the road

to destroy or remove something using fire or heat

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to destroy or remove something using fire or heat

The welder burned off the excess metal

to get rid of something by using energy

It is hard to burn off a large pizza

to make something disappear using heat

The welder burned off the excess metal

to use up energy by doing physical activity

Go outside to burn off that energy

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

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used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

another time

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another time

Please try again

to fix something firmly in a place

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to fix something firmly in a place

The plant is rooted in the ground

a person's family background or ancestry

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a person's family background or ancestry

She is searching for her roots

the part of a hair strand closest to the scalp

She dyed her hair roots

to cheer for a team or person

I am rooting for the home team

a garment worn on the upper body

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a garment worn on the upper body

He is wearing a white shirt

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body

He is wearing a blue shirt

a tall post for displaying a flag

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a tall post for displaying a flag

The flag is on the flagpole

having lived for many years

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having lived for many years

This house is older than mine

having lived for a long time

He is older than his brother

having lived for a longer time

She is older than me

having lived for a longer time

He is an older member

a thin flat piece of cloth or paper

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a thin flat piece of cloth or paper

I need a clean sheet for the bed

a large piece of cloth used to cover a mattress

I put a clean sheet on the bed

a thin flat piece of paper

Please write your name on a sheet of paper

very good

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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

to say the words that someone else said

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to say the words that someone else said

He is quoting a famous poet

to get or receive something

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to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

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skill or knowledge gained from doing something

She has a lot of experience

something that you do or go through

It was a great experience

to have a feeling or sensation

I experienced great joy

to put something where it cannot be seen

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to put something where it cannot be seen

Hide the gift under the bed

kept out of sight

You should hide the key

the act of staying out of sight

The cat likes to hide under the bed

the body covering of a person or animal

The cow has a thick hide

a person married to another person

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a person married to another person

Who is your spouse?

a husband or wife

He lives with his spouse.

to go away from someone or something

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to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

the side opposite to right

Turn left here

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

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used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

to have something in your possession

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to have something in your possession

I always have a pen on hand

to give something to another person

Please hand on this note to your brother

to place a hand on someone or something

She put her hand on my shoulder

an empty space in something solid

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an empty space in something solid

There is a hole in the wall

a situation where you owe money

He is in a deep financial hole

a feeling of sadness or loss when something is missing

He felt a hole in his heart after she left

a jail or place where people are kept as punishment

They threw him in the hole

the part of the body connecting the head to the torso

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the part of the body connecting the head to the torso

She wore a scarf around her neck

to kiss and hug someone romantically

They were necking in the park

a situation where someone is closely watching or pressuring you

My boss is breathing down my neck

a narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas

The village lies on a narrow neck of land

a word or phrase that someone is called

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a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

Saturday and Sunday

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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

a fast dance from South America

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a fast dance from South America

They are dancing the tango

a code word for the letter T in the NATO phonetic alphabet

The radio operator said Tango for the letter T

related to industry or factories

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related to industry or factories

This is an industrial zone

used to express surprise or emotion

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used to express surprise or emotion

Sweet! I got the tickets

giving pleasure or happiness

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giving pleasure or happiness

That is a sweet gesture

having the flavor of sugar

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having the flavor of sugar

This apple is very sweet

friendly or pleasant

Goodnight, sweet

to go and spend time with someone

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to go and spend time with someone

I will visit my grandmother

to cause harm or trouble to someone

The sickness visited the small town

to go to a place for a period of time

I will visit my grandmother tomorrow

to organize, build, or make something ready for use

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to organize, build, or make something ready for use

I will set up the computer

to arrange for someone to have something or meet someone

We set up a meeting for them

to plan something dishonest to cause trouble

They set him up

the way in which a system, place, or equipment is organized

The computer set-up is very simple

a dishonest trick designed to make someone look guilty of a crime

He realized that the arrest was a set-up

to put something in position or order

Please set up the chairs for the meeting

to put something in place and make it ready

They set up the new computer system

to arrange or get something ready

We need to set up the agenda for today

to be prepared or arranged

I set up the new computer

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 move backward from something

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to move backward from something

He backed away from the fire

to move away from something

I decided to back away from the fire

to move away from someone or something by stepping backward

He backed away from the stranger

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

the place where people go to learn

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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

a thin pointed piece of metal used for sewing or injections

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a thin pointed piece of metal used for sewing or injections

I need a needle and thread

the act of injecting illegal drugs

He uses the needle every day

to annoy or make fun of someone repeatedly

Stop needling me about my mistake

a small, thin, pointed piece of metal with a hole for thread

She used a needle to sew the button

a wide, open container

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a wide, open container

The baby is in the tub

a large container for washing your body

I took a bath in the tub

a large container for holding water to wash in

She is taking a bath in the tub

without doubt; definitely

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without doubt; definitely

I will certainly help you

to make someone feel sad by not doing what they hoped for

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to make someone feel sad by not doing what they hoped for

I do not want to disappoint you

the measured period in which things happen

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the measured period in which things happen

I have waited for a long time

existing for a long period

I have lived here for a long time

lasting for a long period of time

This is a long time project

a long duration of time

I have not seen you for a long time

having been in a particular position, state, or relationship for a long period

She is a long-time member of this club

the activity of making things out of wood

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the activity of making things out of wood

He enjoys woodworking in his garage

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

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to make a loud, high-pitched cry

She started to scream

to suggest something very clearly

His behavior screams guilt

to make a loud high cry

She started to scream

to speak about a topic

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to speak about a topic

We need to talk about the plan

to highlight how extreme something is

Talk about a lucky break

to say something about a particular subject

They talked about the project

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

using electricity to work

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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

used to show something happens no matter what

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used to show something happens no matter what

I will go even if it rains

a school for very young children

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a school for very young children

My daughter goes to kindergarten

a school for very young children before they start primary school

The children learn to play at kindergarten

a colorful bird that can imitate speech

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a colorful bird that can imitate speech

The parrot can talk

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

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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

to move something from one place to another

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to move something from one place to another

Put your toys away

to not be in a place

He is away for the weekend

to the full extent or without holding back

He was working away

at a distance from here

The city is far away

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

a small solid piece of something

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a small solid piece of something

There is a lump of sugar in the tea

to put people or things together

They lump these ideas together

a small raised area on the body

I found a small lump on my arm

one of the five long parts of your hand

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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 cause someone to feel admiration or respect

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to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

He tried to impress his boss

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

He wanted to impress his boss

to have a strong effect on someones feelings or thoughts

Her kindness impressed me

to make someone feel a strong effect

The music impressed the crowd

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 satisfaction from your own achievements

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feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

He is proud of his work

feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

I am proud of your success

in a way that shows satisfaction and pleasure

She has a proud expression

the day after today

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the day after today

See you tomorrow

the day after today

I will call you tomorrow

the day after today

We left on the next day

in any case

Hope for a better tomorrow

of the highest quality or most favorable

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of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

kind thoughts or wishes for someone

Please give her my best

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

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used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

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a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

to continue to be in a place

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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

an alcoholic drink made from grain

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an alcoholic drink made from grain

I would like a beer

an alcoholic drink made from grains

I would like a beer

to give someone something

Can you beer me the pen

to give someone a drink, especially an alcoholic one

Let me beer you a drink

something you wear over your face

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something you wear over your face

He is wearing a mask

to cover or hide something

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to cover or hide something

She tried to mask her sadness

to cover or hide something

He tried to mask his nervousness

a 1994 American comedy-drama film

I really like the movie Mask

an expression of relief or gratitude

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an expression of relief or gratitude

Thank god you are safe

to feel or show you are happy something bad did not happen

I thank God that we are safe

said when you are happy about something

Thank God we are here

to request information

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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

the ability to make good decisions from experience

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the ability to make good decisions from experience

He is a man of great wisdom

used to emphasize that something is true

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used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

in a short time

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in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

the part of your body used to see

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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

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

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to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

a light meal between main meals

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a light meal between main meals

I had a healthy snack

to eat a small amount of food between meals

I like to snack on nuts

an attractive person

He is such a snack

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