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Modern Family — Season 5 Episode 16

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feeling fear

In scene

feeling fear

She is afraid of spiders

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid I cannot help you

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid that we are late

used to tell someone they did well

In scene

used to tell someone they did well

Attaboy! You did it!

to send a written message by phone

In scene

to send a written message by phone

Please text me later

a piece of writing

In scene

a piece of writing

Please read this text carefully

a written message sent on a phone

I sent him a text

to send a written message by phone

I will text you later

occurring in the middle of a live event or show

In scene

occurring in the middle of a live event or show

The singer stopped mid performance

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 particular situation or example

In scene

a particular situation or example

This is a special case

a box or bag for storing or carrying things

He put the phone in its case

a matter that is decided in a court of law

The police are working on the case

to avoid taking risks

In scene

to avoid taking risks

I think it's better to play it safe

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

In scene

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

not changing or moving

In scene

not changing or moving

He has a steady job

to become regular or calm

His heart rate steadied

a person someone is in a serious, exclusive relationship with

He is my steady

to make something firm or steady

He held the ladder to steady it

deserving pity or contempt

In scene

deserving pity or contempt

His excuse was pathetic

extremely bad or useless

Your effort was pathetic

an organized activity with rules for fun or sport

In scene

an organized activity with rules for fun or sport

I love this game

a planned series of actions to achieve a goal over a long period

In scene

a planned series of actions to achieve a goal over a long period

He plays a long game to win the election

natural ability at something

Her game is improving

ready to try something

Are you game for a long hike

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

tending to force your opinions on others

In scene

tending to force your opinions on others

He is too pushy with his ideas

continuing for the whole night

In scene

continuing for the whole night

I stayed awake all night

continuing through the whole night

It rained all night

lasting the whole night

There is an all-night cafe nearby

to pay no attention to something

In scene

to pay no attention to something

Please disregard my last email

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Please disregard my previous email

content

He chose to disregard the warning

any person

In scene

any person

Is anybody here

any person

Does anybody want cake?

a person, not a specific one

I didn't see anybody

an informal word for father

In scene

an informal word for father

My old man is home

an old man

The old man sat on the bench

an informal term for an older man

He is a very kind old man

an informal word for a man

The old man is sitting

to keep someone or something from harm

In scene

to keep someone or something from harm

We must protect the environment

to keep someone or something from being harmed

The mother protected her child from the rain

to keep something safe

We must protect the environment

to go back to a place or activity

In scene

to go back to a place or activity

I will get back to work

to get something again after losing it

I want to get back my book

to improve a relationship with someone after a problem

They decided to get back together

to do something bad to someone who did something bad to you

He wanted to get back at her

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

many times or often

He travels a lot

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

a place that sells cars

In scene

a place that sells cars

I bought a car from the dealership

to join or be joined

In scene

to join or be joined

Connect the printer to the computer

to link or bring together

Please connect the wires

to spend time together with someone

I like to connect with new people

to bring to an end

In scene

to bring to an end

I need to finish my homework

the end of an event or activity

In scene

the end of an event or activity

She is near the finish of her project

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

the final appearance of a surface

The wood has a glossy finish

a small room for storing things

In scene

a small room for storing things

Put your coat in the closet

kept hidden or private

He is a closet fan of that band

a person whose behavior is copied by others

In scene

a person whose behavior is copied by others

She is a great role model for young girls

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

a word used to call someone or something

In scene

a word used to call someone or something

The station dance is Alpha

to move your body to music

In scene

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 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 spend time relaxing with friends

In scene

to spend time relaxing with friends

We are just hanging out at home

to stick or hang outwards from something else

His shirt is hanging out of his trousers

to spend time in a relaxed or informal way

We are hanging out at the park

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

the state of being alive and having experiences

In scene

the state of being alive and having experiences

She brought a new baby into the world

the earth with its people

In scene

the earth with its people

Peace in the world is important

the planet we live on

The world is round

a particular area or existence

He lives in his own world

to accept something willingly

In scene

to accept something willingly

She decided to embrace the new culture

to accept something willingly

We should embrace new ideas

to hold someone closely in your arms

They embraced each other warmly

to hold someone in your arms

Please embrace your friend

a recording of moving images

In scene

a recording of moving images

I watched a funny video

to make a recording of moving images

He wants to video the event

a large, flying lizard in stories

In scene

a large, flying lizard in stories

The dragon breathes fire

a unit of money in the fictional world of Game of Thrones

He paid for his meal with a gold dragon

a system of words used for speaking

Dragon is a language

a very big reptile with a long tail and rough skin

The dragon flew over the mountain

a shift in the way a situation is developing

In scene

a shift in the way a situation is developing

She turned the room into a gym

a chance to do something in a sequence

It is your turn now

to pass something to someone else

Please turn the book to him

to move a switch or knob to make a device start working

Turn the knob to start the machine

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

at some time in the past

In scene

at some time in the past

I once lived here

one single occasion

In scene

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

right now without delay

Do it at once

to feel deep pity or care for someone

In scene

to feel deep pity or care for someone

My heart goes out to the victims

to eat at a restaurant

Let's go out to dinner tonight

to move toward a place

He went out to the garden

made neat and clean

In scene

made neat and clean

The room is cleaned up

of low quality or worth

In scene

of low quality or worth

He is just a two-bit criminal

not good or important

He is just a two-bit thief

a quantity of something

In scene

a quantity of something

How much is this

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

a large bird with colorful tail feathers

In scene

a large bird with colorful tail feathers

The peacock has beautiful feathers

something that is as different as possible from something else

In scene

something that is as different as possible from something else

Black is the opposite of white

a person who does the same job as you in a different group

I met my opposite at the conference

across from something

They sat opposite each other

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

to take place

In scene

to take place

What happened?

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

not yet filled or taken

In scene

not yet filled or taken

I am open to suggestions

not shut or blocked

In scene

not shut or blocked

The window is open

to start or make something start

The store is open now

to move something so that it is no longer closed or blocked

Please open the door

a place where people study law

In scene

a place where people study law

She wants to go to law school after graduating

a school where people study to become lawyers

She started law school last year

to gain someone's support or love

In scene

to gain someone's support or love

He tried to win over the voters

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her over with flowers

to make two holes in something

In scene

to make two holes in something

She has double pierced ears

to rise to your feet from a sitting or lying position

In scene

to rise to your feet from a sitting or lying position

I need to get up to reach the book

to be involved in something

What are you getting up to today?

a set of clothes that you wear

She wore a funny get-up to the party

to wake someone from sleep

Please get the children up early

to move away from a place

I have to get up and leave now

to move from a sitting or lying position to a standing one

I get up early every morning

to make a feeling or hope stronger

You should get up your courage

a white liquid from animals used as food or drink

In scene

a white liquid from animals used as food or drink

I drink milk every morning

to get as much advantage as possible from a situation

He tried to milk the situation for all it was worth

to get milk from a mammal

He learned to milk the cow

a creamy liquid made from plants, used as a drink or in cooking

I prefer almond milk in my coffee

telling the truth and not cheating

In scene

telling the truth and not cheating

He is an honest man

in a skilled or paid way

In scene

in a skilled or paid way

He does his work professionally

related to your job or career

He handles the project professionally

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

to move something toward yourself

In scene

to move something toward yourself

He pulled the door open

a strong feeling that makes you want to go to or be with someone or something

I felt a strong pull towards him

to carry out an action

He tried to pull a trick on me

to take something back or remove it

He decided to pull his request

to do something as a reaction to something

In scene

to do something as a reaction to something

How did he respond to the news

to say or do something as an answer

Please respond to my question

to say something when someone asks you a question or speaks to you

Please respond to my question

content

He didn't respond to the email

very cold or turned to ice

In scene

very cold or turned to ice

The lake is frozen

without other people

In scene

without other people

He walked home alone

without other people

In scene

without other people

She is alone

used to emphasize that one thing is enough

The cost alone is high

without being bothered or disturbed

Please leave me alone

of the highest quality or degree

In scene

of the highest quality or degree

He is the greatest player

the most of something

She achieved the greatest success

very big in size or amount

This is the greatest mountain

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 piece of news or information

In scene

a piece of news or information

Let me give you a word of advice

a single unit of language that has meaning

In scene

a single unit of language that has meaning

I don't know this word

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

In scene

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

friendly and generous

In scene

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

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

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

a piece of equipment that does a specific task

In scene

a piece of equipment that does a specific task

The machine is working

a powerful group that controls political activities

The local political machine holds great power

to say that you have done something wrong

In scene

to say that you have done something wrong

He confessed to the crime

without any doubt

In scene

without any doubt

I will definitely come

work that you do for money

In scene

work that you do for money

I have a new job

a piece of work that needs to be done

In scene

a piece of work that needs to be done

Your job is to clean the room

a medical operation to change the body

She had a nose job

to get a prize or victory

In scene

to get a prize or victory

They won the match

to be the best or first in a competition

She won the gold medal in the race

a pleasing combination of musical notes sung together

In scene

a pleasing combination of musical notes sung together

The choir sang in perfect harmony

a state of peaceful agreement or cooperation

They live in perfect harmony

a pleasing combination of musical notes sung together

There is a lovely harmony in this song

to speak or write something

In scene

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 feeling of having done something bad

In scene

a feeling of having done something bad

He felt a sense of guilt

to make someone feel responsible for something wrong

She tried to guilt him into going

the fact of having done something illegal or wrong

The evidence proved his guilt

a feeling of having done something wrong

He felt guilt after lying

used to show something is surprising or extreme

In scene

used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

to strongly dislike

In scene

to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

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

a thing that takes the place of another

In scene

a thing that takes the place of another

You can use honey as a substitute for sugar

to take the place of someone or something

You can substitute honey for sugar

a person who represents clients in legal matters

In scene

a person who represents clients in legal matters

He is a successful attorney

to understand something after thinking

In scene

to understand something after thinking

I can't figure it out

a written symbol representing a number

The figure is written here

the form or shape of a person or thing

It is a strange figure

a person who is important or known

He is a leading figure in politics

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

to speak in favor of something

In scene

to speak in favor of something

She advocates for climate action

the number 6

In scene

the number 6

I have six apples

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