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Modern Family — Season 4 Episode 23

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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

In scene

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

to cause something to be in danger

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to cause something to be in danger

Smoking endangers your health

to become less tight or stiff

In scene

to become less tight or stiff

You need to loosen up

to become less stiff or tense

You should loosen up before you exercise

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

In scene

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

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a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

to succeed in doing something

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to succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to cause someone to do something

In scene

to cause someone to do something

He made me cry

to produce or form something

In scene

to produce or form something

I make dinner every day

to say or express something

In scene

to say or express something

She made a suggestion

to move your body to music

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to move your body to music

They dance together

a type of movement performed to music as an art or activity

They performed a traditional dance

a person you do something with

He was her dance for the night

a word used to call someone or something

The station dance is Alpha

a social gathering where people dance

We are going to a dance tonight

to move your body to music

She likes to dance at parties

to be about or relate to something

In scene

to be about or relate to something

This problem concerns all of us

a large business organization

It is a large manufacturing concern

something that is your job or duty to deal with

That is none of your concern

something that makes you feel anxious

My main concern is the weather

a measure of temperature

In scene

a measure of temperature

It is twenty degrees today

the amount or level of something

There is a high degree of risk

a title you get after finishing a course of study

She has a university degree

a unit used to measure temperature

It is 20 degrees outside

very much

In scene

very much

I badly need some help

in an unsatisfactory way

He played the game badly

a common city bird

In scene

a common city bird

The pigeon is eating bread

feeling sorrow or unhappiness

In scene

feeling sorrow or unhappiness

I feel sad today

to use time doing something

In scene

to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

In scene

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

I go to bed

the flat area at the back of a truck for carrying cargo

The truck bed is full of wood

the bottom of a river or valley

Fish live at the river bed

to make something happen later

In scene

to make something happen later

They delayed the meeting

a period of time when something is late

There was a delay in our flight

a road vehicle with four wheels and an engine

In scene

a road vehicle with four wheels and an engine

He drives his car to work

a separate section of a train for passengers or services

We sat in the last car of the train

a four-wheeled road vehicle

I have a red car

to feel very sad or without hope

In scene

to feel very sad or without hope

This news depresses me

to make someone feel very sad or without hope

The news depressed him

to press something down

Depress the button to start the machine

changed to look special or unusual

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changed to look special or unusual

He tricked out his car with neon lights

changed or improved in a fancy way

He has a tricked-out car

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

a warm piece of clothing for the upper body

In scene

a warm piece of clothing for the upper body

I wear a sweater in winter

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body

Wear a sweater

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually made of wool

I bought a wool sweater

a particular set of circumstances

In scene

a particular set of circumstances

It is a big deal

to take action to solve a problem

I can deal with this

a large quantity of something

This task takes a great deal of time

to buy and sell illegal goods

He was arrested for dealing drugs

to say something to someone

In scene

to say something to someone

Tell me your name

to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

a harmful substance produced by living things

In scene

a harmful substance produced by living things

Some snakes produce a powerful toxin

a substance that can cause illness or death

The snake has a powerful toxin

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

In scene

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

Follow the latest news

to happen or appear after something else in order

Night follows day

to move behind someone and go where they go

The dog followed me home

to do what someone tells you to do

You should follow the instructions

to understand what someone is saying or doing

Do you follow my instructions

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

a person who teaches

In scene

a person who teaches

My teacher is very kind

a person who helps others learn

He is a yoga teacher

a person who helps others learn

The teacher explains the lesson

very pleasant to taste

In scene

very pleasant to taste

This cake is delicious

very enjoyable or satisfying

This cake is delicious

the colorful part of a plant

In scene

the colorful part of a plant

This flower is red

to act against someone who trusted you

Do not flower those who trust you

a part of a plant that is often colorful

I gave her a beautiful flower

the colorful part of a plant that makes seeds

I gave her a beautiful flower

to get down from something

In scene

to get down from something

Please step off the platform

to see or locate something

In scene

to see or locate something

I found my keys

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

to move down quickly to the ground

In scene

to move down quickly to the ground

The ball fell to the ground

to change into a particular state or condition

She fell asleep quickly

very mean or violent

The giant had a fell look in his eyes

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

In scene

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

to fail to remember something

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to fail to remember something

He forgot his keys

to bring something back to your mind

I forgot my keys

to not remember something

I forgot my keys at home

relating to a particular person

In scene

relating to a particular person

This is a personal matter

relating to someone's character in a way that might be hurtful

His comments were too personal

connected with a specific person

I have a personal opinion

to keep something in a certain state

In scene

to keep something in a certain state

She is keeping the tradition alive

to follow the movement or development of something

She is keeping up with the news

to make someone stay interested or happy

The show is keeping me interested

to continue to look at something

I am keeping my eyes on the door

a very difficult or unpleasant situation

In scene

a very difficult or unpleasant situation

This traffic is a nightmare

a frightening dream

I had a nightmare last night

the number 4

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the number 4

I have four apples

lacking experience or knowledge

In scene

lacking experience or knowledge

She was too naive to see the trick

to push someone to do something

In scene

to push someone to do something

He goaded his friend into jumping

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

something that causes surprise or admiration

In scene

something that causes surprise or admiration

The pyramids are a wonder of the world

to ask yourself something or feel curious

In scene

to ask yourself something or feel curious

I wonder why she is late

a feeling of surprise and admiration

She looked at the stars in wonder

something that causes surprise or admiration

It is a wonder that he survived

to be upset or annoyed by something

In scene

to be upset or annoyed by something

I don't mind the cold

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

In scene

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

He has a brilliant mind

to have a plan or intention to do something

I mind to help him

to be responsible for something

Please mind your step on the stairs

not any person

In scene

not any person

No one is home

any person

No one knows the answer

not any person at all

No one is at home

to remove dirt or make something neat

In scene

to remove dirt or make something neat

I need to clean up my room

to appear neat and attractive

He cleaned up well for the party

to earn or win a large amount of money

They cleaned up at the casino

to stop or reduce illegal activity in an area

The police want to clean up the city

the act of making a place tidy or free of dirt

The beach clean-up starts at noon

to make a place neat and free of dirt

Please clean up your room

to guide someone through a process or task by explaining each part

In scene

to guide someone through a process or task by explaining each part

Let me walk you through the new software

a careful check of a place

We did a walk-through of the house before buying it

to go from one side to another

We walked through the park

to move through a place on foot

We walk through the park every morning

a detailed explanation or demonstration of a process

This video is a walk-through of the software

to examine or explain something in detail from beginning to end

Let me walk you through the report

to a great degree

In scene

to a great degree

I am super tired

higher than something in position

The prefix super indicates a position above

very good or great

This cake is super

a person who manages a building

Call the super for the leak

a person who teaches one student or a small group

In scene

a person who teaches one student or a small group

I have a math tutor

to give private lessons to a student or small group

He will tutor me in math

a mild word used to express anger or surprise

In scene

a mild word used to express anger or surprise

Dang, I forgot my keys

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

to see or learn where someone or something is

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to see or learn where someone or something is

I found my keys

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The court found that the agreement was invalid

discover | to see or learn where someone or something is

They found the lost dog

to begin or create something

He founded a new company

at the time that; as soon as

In scene

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

one single occasion

In scene

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

at some time in the past

I once lived here

right now without delay

Do it at once

an alcoholic drink made from grapes

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an alcoholic drink made from grapes

I drink red wine

to treat someone to drinks or a meal as a way to gain their favor

They wined and dined the potential client

a device for making calls

In scene

a device for making calls

The phone is on the table

to make a telephone call

I will phone you tomorrow

a device used to make calls and access the internet

My phone is charging

to move to a place

In scene

to move to a place

Come here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Come now do not be upset

to occur or take place

How did this come about

a large room or building for indoor sports and exercise

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a large room or building for indoor sports and exercise

Students exercise in the gymnasium

a person who is invited to an event or stays at a home

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a person who is invited to an event or stays at a home

We have a guest for dinner

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yep, I can help you

a word used to say yes

Yep I will be there

used to say yes or agree

Yep that sounds right

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

a flying insect that makes honey

In scene

a flying insect that makes honey

The bee is on the flower

a competition or event

She won the spelling bee

coming before all others in time or order

In scene

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

at any time; whenever

In scene

at any time; whenever

You can call me anytime

at any time; whenever

You can call me anytime

at any time

You can call me anytime

a room used for sleeping

In scene

a room used for sleeping

My bedroom is small

a room used for sleeping

I clean my bedroom every day

a period of seven days

In scene

a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

very good or beautiful

In scene

very good or beautiful

The view is magnificent

a container with flat sides

In scene

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

to separate into pieces

In scene

to separate into pieces

The old book is falling apart

to lose control of your emotions

She fell apart when she heard the news

to separate into parts

The old toy fell apart

to win against someone or something

In scene

to win against someone or something

They beat the champion

a person's regular job or route

The officer walked his beat every evening

to get to a place earlier than someone else

I will try to beat you to the station

to be more desirable or preferable than something else

Nothing beats a cold drink on a hot day

very tired

I am completely beat after work

to strike someone or something repeatedly

Beat the eggs before cooking

to go away from a place

Let us beat it before it starts raining

a regular repeated sound or movement

I like the beat of this song

feeling very tired or exhausted

I am beat after working all day

without any doubt

In scene

without any doubt

I will definitely come

lasting the entire day

In scene

lasting the entire day

I worked all day

happening for the whole day

I worked all day today

lasting the entire day

I have been studying all-day

a very rude or insulting word for a woman

In scene

a very rude or insulting word for a woman

That guy called her a beeyotch

to form an idea about something without being sure

In scene

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

the part of a room that you walk on

In scene

the part of a room that you walk on

Please clean the floor

a story or level of a building

I live on the third floor

the right to speak in a meeting or debate

The chairperson gave her the floor

to shock or surprise someone greatly

The news floored him

to push a car pedal all the way down

He decided to floor it on the highway

a periodical with articles and pictures

In scene

a periodical with articles and pictures

I read a fashion magazine

a holder for bullets or cartridges in a gun

He put a new magazine into his gun

happening just after something else

In scene

happening just after something else

I will call you right after the meeting

at the moment that comes just after something happens

I left right after the movie

a place where people go to worship

In scene

a place where people go to worship

The church is very old

a Christian religious group or its members

The church provides support to many people

a building where Christians go to pray

We visited the historic church building

the situation or facts that surround an event

In scene

the situation or facts that surround an event

Please provide more context

to understand something

In scene

to understand something

I got it

to make something right

In scene

to make something right

He corrected the error

to make something right or accurate

The teacher corrected my essay

to make something correct or accurate

She corrected the error

to make something correct or accurate

This is the corrected version

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