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Modern Family — Season 4 Episode 8

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a system where you pay to watch a specific program or event

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a system where you pay to watch a specific program or event

They ordered the big fight on pay per view

a system where you pay to watch a specific event on television

We watched the fight on pay-per-view

to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

In scene

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

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

In scene

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

In scene

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

the name of a color like red or blue

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the name of a color like red or blue

Red is my favorite color

to put color on something

She colors the picture

to affect how someone thinks or feels about something

His past experiences colored his view

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

In scene

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

I am glad to see you

feeling pleased or satisfied

I am glad to see you

a type of strong, muscular dog with a short, flat face

In scene

a type of strong, muscular dog with a short, flat face

My brother wants to buy a bulldog

connected or fastened tightly

In scene

connected or fastened tightly

The prisoner was bound in chains

going or traveling toward a place

The ship is bound for home

a long or high jump

The deer cleared the fence in a single bound

almost certain to happen

It is bound to rain today

a machine that dries clothes

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a machine that dries clothes

Put the clothes in the dryer

a machine that dries something

Use a hair dryer for your hair

a machine that dries clothes

I put my clothes in the dryer

tardy

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tardy

I am late for work

happening or done not long ago

In scene

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

not on time

I am late for work

lively and colorful in a way that is associated with LGBTQ+ culture

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lively and colorful in a way that is associated with LGBTQ+ culture

He is an openly gay man

attracted to people of the same sex

He is gay

funny or intended to make people laugh

The party had a gay atmosphere

at a short distance away

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at a short distance away

My house is close to the park

not open

In scene

not open

Please close the door

paying a lot of attention to details

Please pay close attention to the details

to surround and catch someone

The police close on the suspect

feeling no hope

In scene

feeling no hope

He felt hopeless after the failure

extremely poor at doing something

I am hopeless at math

not less than; at the very least

In scene

not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

to make a serious promise or statement

In scene

to make a serious promise or statement

I swear to tell the truth

to make a very serious promise

I swear to tell the truth

to make a serious promise to do something

I swear to finish this work on time

a service to adjust and improve a machine

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a service to adjust and improve a machine

My car needs a tune up

to change something slightly to make it work better

The mechanic will tune up the engine

to adjust or repair something to make it work better

I need to tune up my car

to adjust or fix a machine so it works well

He tuned up the engine

a small change to make something work well

The car needs a tune-up

to a small degree

In scene

to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

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

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

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

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

large animals kept on farms for meat or milk

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large animals kept on farms for meat or milk

The farmer has a lot of cattle

large animals kept on farms for meat or milk

The cattle are grazing in the field

a radioactive form of hydrogen

In scene

a radioactive form of hydrogen

Tritium is used in nuclear fusion

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

a sweet fried dough stick often coated in sugar

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a sweet fried dough stick often coated in sugar

I ate a hot churro for dessert

a fried dough snack often covered in sugar

I want to eat a churro

to say something nice about someone

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to say something nice about someone

He complimented her on her dress

moving from inside to outside a place

In scene

moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

as a result of

In scene

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

the beginning of an event or activity

In scene

the beginning of an event or activity

The kickoff meeting is at ten

very pleasant to taste

In scene

very pleasant to taste

This cake is delicious

very enjoyable or satisfying

This cake is delicious

to go to be with someone

In scene

to go to be with someone

Join us for lunch

to become a part of a group or activity

I want to join the club

to connect or fasten together

Please join these two pieces of rope

to bring people together in marriage

The priest joined them in marriage

to hand something to someone

In scene

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

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

In scene

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

real or true

In scene

real or true

The actual cost was higher

content

The actual cost was lower

in or to a place that is not inside a building

In scene

in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

someone who says things that are not true

In scene

someone who says things that are not true

He is a liar

to be upset or annoyed by something

In scene

to be upset or annoyed by something

I don't mind the cold

to have a plan or intention to do something

I mind to help him

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

He has a brilliant mind

to be responsible for something

Please mind your step on the stairs

used to express surprise

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used to express surprise

Gosh, it is cold outside

an instrument that shows direction

In scene

an instrument that shows direction

He used a compass to find the way

a device that shows direction

We used a compass to find our way

to require something because it is necessary

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to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

almost not at all

In scene

almost not at all

I can hardly hear you

money paid for a service

In scene

money paid for a service

The entrance fee is ten dollars

money paid for a service

You have to pay an entry fee

to be referred to by a particular name

In scene

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

used to add a negative statement

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used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

one or the other of two things

In scene

one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

In scene

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

By the way, what is your name?

used to introduce a new or extra comment

By the way I like your shoes

used to introduce a new or extra topic

By the way have you finished the report

used to introduce a new or related topic

By the way did you call Mom

used to add a side comment

By the way I saw your brother yesterday

not a single thing

In scene

not a single thing

There is nothing here

not a single thing

I have nothing in my hand

still there after others have gone

There is nothing left

not anything

There is nothing in the box

a person who works with another in a business or activity

In scene

a person who works with another in a business or activity

He is my business partner

a person you do something with

She is my business partner

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

She lives with her partner

a person you work or play with

I have a new dance partner

a statement that you will definitely do something

In scene

a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

making someone feel shy or uncomfortable

In scene

making someone feel shy or uncomfortable

It was an embarrassing moment for me

to make someone feel shy or awkward

It was an embarrassing moment

to feel shy or awkward

I felt embarrassing when I tripped

perceive with eyes | to use your eyes to look at something

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perceive with eyes | to use your eyes to look at something

I have seen the movie

to notice or become aware of something

The danger was seen early

noticed or understood

The accident was seen by many people

to become aware of something using your eyes

I have seen the new movie

to be noticed by someone

You have been seen by him

to notice or watch something

The birds have been seen in the forest

to notice someone or something with your eyes

The sunset has been seen from here

a set of cups and plates for serving tea

In scene

a set of cups and plates for serving tea

We bought a new tea set

a cut of beef from the cow's ribs

In scene

a cut of beef from the cow's ribs

He ordered a prime rib for dinner

a tender, flavorful cut of beef from the rib section

Prime rib is a premium cut of beef

a cut of beef from the rib section, often served as a roast

We ordered prime rib at the restaurant

a relationship between two things

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a relationship between two things

There is a connection between the two events

a person you know who can help you

He used his connection to get the job

to look at something for a period of time

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to look at something for a period of time

I like to watch movies

to pay attention to what you are doing

Watch your step on the stairs

to take care of someone or something

Please watch my bag

a small clock worn on the wrist

My watch is broken

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 who sells sexual services

In scene

a person who sells sexual services

She was a hooker

a person who does something specified (often a surname or nickname)

He is a hooker

a person who is paid for sex

She was arrested for working as a hooker

happening later than planned

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happening later than planned

This change is long overdue

happening later than expected

A vacation is long overdue

to give human qualities to something

In scene

to give human qualities to something

The author tried to humanize the characters

to pay attention to sound

In scene

to pay attention to sound

I listen to music

to give attention to a sound or person speaking

I like to listen to music

to give attention to a sound or someone speaking

Please listen to my advice

to hear and focus on something

Listen to the teacher

an idea or arrangement for doing something

In scene

an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

to have power over something

In scene

to have power over something

He can control the robot

the act of managing or regulating something

She lost control of the car

a thing used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of an experiment

The scientists used a control for their experiment

the ball used in the sport of football

In scene

the ball used in the sport of football

He kicked the football

a game played with a ball by two teams

In scene

a game played with a ball by two teams

I like playing football

a portable case containing nuclear launch codes

The president carries the nuclear football

to say that someone is responsible for something bad

In scene

to say that someone is responsible for something bad

Do not blame me for this mistake

to say someone did something wrong

They blamed him for his selfish behavior

to say someone did something wrong

I blame the rain for the delay

the state of being responsible for something bad

He accepted the blame for the accident

a collection of papers or digital data

In scene

a collection of papers or digital data

I opened the file

a line of people one behind another

The students walked in a file

to give a document to an official person or office

You must file your report today

a tool with a rough surface used to smooth or shape things

She used a nail file

having a low temperature

In scene

having a low temperature

The winter cold is harsh

showing no kindness or affection

He is a cold person

a common sickness with a runny nose and cough

I have a cold

not awake or aware of what is happening

He was knocked cold in the fight

to cover a surface with color using paint

In scene

to cover a surface with color using paint

I will paint the wall

to make a picture using paint

In scene

to make a picture using paint

She likes to paint

a liquid used to cover surfaces with color

The paint is blue

to give a particular impression of someone or something

The report paints a sad picture of the situation

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

happening often or at fixed times

In scene

happening often or at fixed times

I exercise on a regular basis

a person who visits a place often

He is a regular at this cafe

usual or typical

It was just a regular day

a person who brings food and drinks to customers in a restaurant

The bus arrives at regular intervals

normal or typical

This is my regular route to work

a casual one-piece outfit that covers the torso and legs

In scene

a casual one-piece outfit that covers the torso and legs

I wear a onesie to stay warm at home

a one-piece garment for the body and legs

The baby is wearing a cute onesie

a one-piece piece of clothing

I love wearing a cozy onesie at home

a one-piece garment for a baby

Put a clean onesie on the baby

to stand up again after falling

In scene

to stand up again after falling

He fell down but got back up

before now; in the past

In scene

before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

causing excitement

In scene

causing excitement

The game was very exciting

coins or paper notes used to buy things

In scene

coins or paper notes used to buy things

I have some money

to engage in sexual or romantic activity with someone

In scene

to engage in sexual or romantic activity with someone

They hooked up at the party last night

to connect pieces of equipment or machines to work together

Please hook up the printer to the computer

to meet with someone in order to work on something together

Let us hook up tomorrow to finish the report

to have a casual sexual relationship with someone

They decided to hook up at the party

to have a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He started to hook up with his coworker

to have a casual sexual relationship with someone

They hooked up after the concert

to have a casual sexual relationship with someone

She hooked up with him last night

to have casual sexual intercourse with someone

They hooked up in the bedroom

to meet someone for a romantic or sexual encounter

Let us hook up later tonight

a situation where people must stay in a place for safety

In scene

a situation where people must stay in a place for safety

The city is in lockdown

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

a small bed for a baby

In scene

a small bed for a baby

The baby is sleeping in the crib

a person's home

In scene

a person's home

Check out my new crib

to take someone else's work and use it as your own

Do not crib during the exam

a person's house or apartment

Welcome to my crib

to get something ready

In scene

to get something ready

They need to tee up the meeting for next week

soft shoes for a baby

In scene

soft shoes for a baby

She put booties on the baby

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

In scene

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

at any time of the day

In scene

at any time of the day

He works day or night

to try to learn what someone thinks or plans

In scene

to try to learn what someone thinks or plans

I will feel him out about the new job

to try to learn what someone is thinking or planning

I will feel out my boss about a raise

to look at something to see if it is correct or acceptable

Let me feel out the situation first

to try to discover someone's thoughts or opinions

She tried to feel out her friend's opinion

a soft pad for sitting or leaning on

In scene

a soft pad for sitting or leaning on

Put the cushion on the chair

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

having the skill or opportunity to do something

In scene

having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

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