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Modern Family — Season 5 Episode 6

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an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

to continue doing something

In scene

to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

an informal way to say no

In scene

an informal way to say no

Nope, I don't know

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Nope you are totally right

an informal way to say no

Nope, not today

a word used to say no

I asked for help but he said nope

a friendly way to say hello

In scene

a friendly way to say hello

Hello nice to meet you

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

an unknown or unspecified person

In scene

an unknown or unspecified person

Someone is at the door

to do something you like

In scene

to do something you like

We always have fun at the park

to experience pleasure and enjoyment

We had fun at the party

to be happy and enjoy what you are doing

Have fun at the party

the day before today

In scene

the day before today

It rained yesterday

right for a particular situation

In scene

right for a particular situation

He is not fit for the job

a sudden, uncontrolled burst of physical movement

In scene

a sudden, uncontrolled burst of physical movement

He had a fit of anger

to be the right size or shape to go into a space

The key fits the lock perfectly

strong and in good physical shape

She exercises to stay fit

to have an idea or opinion

In scene

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

a group of people related by blood or marriage

In scene

a group of people related by blood or marriage

I love my family

a set of directions for making food

Please follow the family for this dish

one part of a television or radio series

I watched the first family of the show

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

In scene

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

a small quantity or degree

In scene

a small quantity or degree

I am a little bit tired

to a small degree

I am a little bit tired

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

how useful or important something is

In scene

how useful or important something is

This project has great worth

an opportunity to do something

It is worth a try

having enough value or merit

The book is worth reading

the value or importance of something

This ring has great worth

to move into a room or building

In scene

to move into a room or building

Please come in

to be sold or found in a particular form

This dress comes in red

to have a part or role in a situation

Where does the expert come in

to finish in a particular position in a competition

She came in second in the race

to arrive or finish in a position

She came in first in the race

to be useful in a situation

This tool will come in handy later

to become involved in a situation

They asked me to come in on the project

to become joined in marriage

In scene

to become joined in marriage

They decided to marry last year

having a husband or wife

In scene

having a husband or wife

They want to marry soon

to be very committed to something

He married his life to music

to begin moving or to leave

In scene

to begin moving or to leave

Let's get going before the traffic starts

to start doing something

We need to get going on the assignment

to start to leave a place

It is late, I must get going

to begin to leave or depart

We need to get going

to start moving or leave quickly

In scene

to start moving or leave quickly

We need to get moving

twelve o'clock in the day

In scene

twelve o'clock in the day

I will see you at noon

the middle of the day, 12 o'clock

We will meet at noon

the wife of your son

In scene

the wife of your son

She is my daughter in law

the wife of your son

My daughter in law is a doctor

the wife of one's son

My daughter in law is very kind

the wife of one's child

My daughter-in-law is very kind

to hit with force

In scene

to hit with force

He struck the ball

to cause something to exist

Strike his name from the list

to give a particular impression to someone

He strikes me as a kind person

a work stoppage by employees as a form of protest

The workers are on strike

to move to a lower position or level

In scene

to move to a lower position or level

The elevator is going down

to become less in amount or size

The prices went down

to be sent to prison

The thief will go down for five years

to take place or occur

Tell me what went down last night

to move from a higher place to a lower one

We will go down the stairs

to take place or occur

Tell me what went down at the party

a set of conditions at a particular time

In scene

a set of conditions at a particular time

This is a difficult situation

the set of things happening in a place or to a person

I am in a difficult situation

a set of circumstances or events

It is a difficult situation

the set of things that are happening in a place or at a time

The situation here is strange

a type of cloth made from flax

In scene

a type of cloth made from flax

This shirt is made of linen

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to anticipate receiving or experiencing something, often something unpleasant

You are looking for trouble

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to search for something or someone that is missing

I am looking for my keys

to try to find or get something

I am looking for my keys

a clear understanding of a situation

In scene

a clear understanding of a situation

She has a deep insight into the problem

at no time

In scene

at no time

I never eat meat

a unit that measures the energy in food

In scene

a unit that measures the energy in food

This apple has 95 calories

a measure of energy in food

This apple has fifty calories

to be in a particular position or state

In scene

to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

a formal event where people discuss a topic

In scene

a formal event where people discuss a topic

I am attending a conference tomorrow

to have a formal discussion with someone

The experts held a conference to discuss the findings

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

a horse-like animal with one horn

In scene

a horse-like animal with one horn

I saw a unicorn in my dream

a time when you can do something

In scene

a time when you can do something

I had a chance to travel

a possibility that something may happen

There is a chance of rain

a possibility of something bad happening

There is a chance of failure

big in size or amount

In scene

big in size or amount

The fat cat is sleeping

used to emphasize something

He received a fat salary

a natural oily substance in food

This food has too much fat

feeling nervous or concerned

In scene

feeling nervous or concerned

I am worried about the exam

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

a person who lacks good sense

In scene

a person who lacks good sense

Don't be such a fool

to deceive someone

Don't try to fool me

a person who lacks good judgment

He is a complete fool

to deceive someone

You can't fool me

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

In scene

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid I cannot help you

feeling fear

She is afraid of spiders

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid that we are late

a large amount of something

In scene

a large amount of something

I have a load of work

to put things into a container or device

Please load the dishwasher

a task or responsibility that someone has to deal with

This project is a heavy load for the team

the fluid containing sperm that is released during ejaculation

The doctor examined the load

to put something in place of another

In scene

to put something in place of another

I need to replace the batteries

an expression of surprise or admiration

In scene

an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

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

a small bag sewn into clothing for carrying things

In scene

a small bag sewn into clothing for carrying things

I have a coin in my pocket

to put something into your pocket

He pocketed the keys

not easy to do or deal with

In scene

not easy to do or deal with

This is a tough question

demanding or hard on someone

The teacher is very tough

having a lot of strength or bravery

He is a tough man

used to say that something is bad but the speaker does not care

Tough luck for you

something that makes someone angry or upset

In scene

something that makes someone angry or upset

No offense intended

the act of attacking someone or something

The army prepared a strong offense

to be appropriate or effective for someone or something

This small amount will offense for the ticket

an illegal act

It was a serious offense

to have clothing on the body

In scene

to have clothing on the body

I wear a watch

clothes that people wear

This shop sells sports wear

the damage that happens to something from normal use

The carpet began to wear

to make someone feel very tired

The hard work began to wear him

to have clothing on the body

I wear a coat in winter

to have clothing on the body

She wears a beautiful dress

to have clothing on the body

He wears a blue shirt

to have clothes or accessories on your body

You should wear a mask

to have clothes on your body

Wear your jacket before leaving

to have clothing on your body

She wears her new shoes

to show a feeling or quality through your appearance or behavior

She wears a happy expression

a machine that dries clothes

In scene

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

a piece of a whole

In scene

a piece of a whole

The engine has many parts

a character in a play or film

He played a small part

to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

the fine threads that grow on a person's head

In scene

the fine threads that grow on a person's head

I cut my hair

the fine threads that grow on a person's body

He has hair on his arms

the thin strands that grow on a person's head

She has long brown hair

a very small amount or distance

He won by a hair

to give money for something

In scene

to give money for something

I will pay for the coffee

to suffer punishment or bad results for a previous action

You will pay for what you did

to give money for something

I will pay for the dinner

to give money for something bought

I paid for these new shoes

to give money for something

He pays for his sons education

to experience the bad result of an action

You will pay for your mistakes

to make someone feel very tired

In scene

to make someone feel very tired

Walking all day will tire you

the rubber part of a wheel that touches the road

The car needs a new tire

a large number of

In scene

a large number of

I have many books

objects or items in general

In scene

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

She stuffed the bag

to put something into a container or space tightly

I stuffed my clothes into the suitcase

behaving in a restless or nervous way

In scene

behaving in a restless or nervous way

He has been acting squirrelly all day

the small seeds of the flax plant

In scene

the small seeds of the flax plant

Flaxseed is healthy

to reach a place

In scene

to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to go to someone for help or support

You can come to me for help

to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to enter your thoughts

The idea came to me suddenly

to arrive at a point or situation

We have come to a difficult decision

to arrive at a particular situation

The situation has come to an end

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

to become conscious again after being unconscious

She finally came to after the accident

to lead to a particular result

The total bill came to fifty dollars

to go to a place to see someone

Please come to my house this evening

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 succeed in dealing with a problem

In scene

to succeed in dealing with a problem

She overcame her fear

to affect someone very strongly

She was overcome with emotion

a choice that you make after thinking

In scene

a choice that you make after thinking

It was a difficult decision

the act of choosing between two or more possibilities

He made a difficult decision

a piece of music with words

In scene

a piece of music with words

I love this song

a short piece of music with words

She sang a short song

a garden tool with a long handle and metal teeth

In scene

a garden tool with a long handle and metal teeth

He uses a rake to collect leaves

to speak angrily to someone about their mistakes

He raked him over the coals for the mistake

to stop a relationship or activity

In scene

to stop a relationship or activity

They broke up the session

to crack or split something

The ice began to break up

to skate fast across the ice in hockey

The player will break up the ice

to feel very sad or emotional

He broke up when he heard the news

the ending of a romantic relationship

The break-up happened last week

to end a romantic relationship

They decided to break up

any person

In scene

any person

Can anyone help me?

to make something clear or understandable

In scene

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

a set of colors used by an artist

In scene

a set of colors used by an artist

The artist used a bright color palette

the number 100

In scene

the number 100

Hundreds of people came

a large amount of something

There were hundreds of people at the concert

a large number of

I have read hundreds of books

for all time, always

In scene

for all time, always

I will love you forever

for a very long period

I will remember this day forever

having the skill or opportunity to do something

In scene

having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

a pleasant thought or dream about something you wish for

In scene

a pleasant thought or dream about something you wish for

He has a fantasy of traveling the world

stories about magic and imaginary worlds

I love reading fantasy novels

a pleasant situation that is not real

Living on the moon is a fantasy

a story or idea that is not real

I love reading fantasy books

a card or message asking someone to come to an event

In scene

a card or message asking someone to come to an event

I received an invitation to the wedding

to speak words

In scene

to speak words

He said no

already referred to earlier

The said document is missing

to express something in words

He said that he was busy

to speak words

She said she was tired

a place that sells food and daily items

In scene

a place that sells food and daily items

I am going to the grocery store to buy milk

a place where goods are sold

I bought some fruit at the grocery store

an enclosed area of land next to a building

In scene

an enclosed area of land next to a building

The children are playing in the yard

the open area around a house

The children are playing in the yard

a unit of length equal to three feet

The fabric is one yard long

at high speed

In scene

at high speed

He runs very fast

to not eat food for a period of time

He decided to fast for a day

showing a time later than the correct time

My watch is five minutes fast

in a strong, fixed way

The baby is fast asleep

a color between red and blue

In scene

a color between red and blue

I have a purple shirt

a quantity of something

In scene

a quantity of something

How much is this

to a large degree

In scene

to a large degree

I like it very much

still there after others have gone

Not much is left

to a small degree; slightly

It did not help much

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