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Modern Family — Season 5 Episode 17

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to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

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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

a person with no special qualities

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a person with no special qualities

He is just a normal person

a small bag sewn into clothing for carrying things

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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

the side that faces forward

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the side that faces forward

Sit in the front of the car

to serve as a false appearance for something

They used the store as a front

a particular area of activity or interest

They are working on the diplomatic front

a public activity used to hide a secret illegal activity

The event was a front for his illegal activities

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

Please stand at the front of the line

to give someone something before they pay for it

Can you front me the money until Friday

the forward edge of an advancing mass of air

A cold front is moving in

the forward part of something

Stand at the front of the line

an important or memorable day

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an important or memorable day

Tomorrow is the big day

feeling relaxed and not worried

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feeling relaxed and not worried

I feel comfortable here

making you feel relaxed and without pain

This bed is very comfortable

to find the size, amount, degree, or value of something

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to find the size, amount, degree, or value of something

We need to measure the progress

a step taken to achieve a particular purpose

They took measures to improve safety

a certain quantity or degree of something

Success is not just a measure of money

a person's standing or rank in society

He holds a high measure in the community

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

not different

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not different

We have the same car

a thing that is being talked about

I saw the same man yesterday

said when showing something or announcing a result

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said when showing something or announcing a result

Ta-da! Look at my new dress

a short sound used to show something is finished or successful

Ta da! I finished my painting.

a sound used to show something is finished or surprising

Ta-da! I finished the puzzle

relating to one specific person or thing

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relating to one specific person or thing

Is there a particular reason?

more than usual; in particular

I love music, in particular jazz

hard to please; having very strict requirements

He is very particular about his food

the father of your parent

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the father of your parent

My grandfather is old

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

used to express surprise or emotion

Sweet! I got the tickets

friendly or pleasant

Goodnight, sweet

a person who travels to unknown places

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a person who travels to unknown places

The explorer discovered a new cave

a software program used to access the internet

I opened the explorer to view the website

a type of large SUV made by Ford

I want to buy a Ford Explorer

to make something by putting parts together

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to make something by putting parts together

They build a new house

to become larger or stronger

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to become larger or stronger

The excitement began to build

the shape and size of a person's body

He has a strong build

to create or establish something over time

We want to build a strong team

to produce tears from the eyes

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to produce tears from the eyes

The baby started to cry

to ask for something in an urgent way

She cried for help

to make a loud sound or yell

He cried out in pain

caring about the needs of others

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caring about the needs of others

He is a very considerate person

a yellow or brown sauce made from mustard seeds, used on food

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a yellow or brown sauce made from mustard seeds, used on food

I like mustard on my sandwich

a particular area or point

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a particular area or point

This is a nice spot for a picnic

to see or notice someone or something

I spotted him in the crowd

to pay for someone's bill or cost

I will spot you for lunch today

a strong liking for something

She has a soft spot for cats

a quantity of something

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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

moderately hot; at a pleasant moderate heat

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moderately hot; at a pleasant moderate heat

The weather is warm today

kind and caring

She is a warm person

to make something hot

I need to warm the milk

a small group that is part of a larger organization

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a small group that is part of a larger organization

The special unit moved out

a single thing or person that is part of a group

Each unit costs ten dollars

a fixed amount used as a standard for measuring

Meter is a unit of length

to have a high opinion of someone or something

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to have a high opinion of someone or something

He is a respected doctor

held in high regard by others

He is a respected doctor in this city

to show consideration for

He is a respected leader

a handheld device used for a particular job

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a handheld device used for a particular job

A hammer is a useful tool

to provide someone with the necessary equipment or skills for a particular task

The company is tooling the staff for the new project

a stupid or annoying person

He is such a tool

that is enough; no more

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that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

as much as needed

This is enough for me

a particular situation or example

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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

a group of soldiers

In scene

a group of soldiers

The troops marched through the town

to continue to be in a place

In scene

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

a meeting where you learn something

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a meeting where you learn something

I have an English class today

a group of things that share similar features

My class is very friendly

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 eventually reach a particular place, state, or situation

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to eventually reach a particular place, state, or situation

We ended up at the beach

to eventually be in a situation or state

We ended up at the wrong hotel

to finally be in a place or situation

We might end up in a small town

to reach a final situation or condition

The game ended up in a draw

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

a hard-shelled seed or fruit that is eaten

In scene

a hard-shelled seed or fruit that is eaten

I love eating nuts

a testicle

He got hit in the nuts

a person who is very strange or silly

He is a complete nut

a small metal piece with a hole that screws onto a bolt

Tighten the nut with a wrench

a piece of work that needs to be done

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a piece of work that needs to be done

Your job is to clean the room

work that you do for money

I have a new job

a medical operation to change the body

She had a nose job

feeling or showing thanks

In scene

feeling or showing thanks

I am grateful for your help

the quality of being funny or making people laugh

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the quality of being funny or making people laugh

She has a great sense of humor

to make something look or work better with something else

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to make something look or work better with something else

This wine complements the meal perfectly

the number of people needed to fill a position or team

We need a full complement of staff

to go from one place to another

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to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

coming immediately before the present

In scene

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

to produce or create something

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to produce or create something

He made up a story

products used to color or change the face

She puts on her make up

to decide something firmly

He made up his mind

to become friends again after an argument

They finally made up

the way a person or thing looks

The make-up of the room is simple

the way in which the parts of something are arranged or combined

The chemical make-up of the water is simple

to create a story or excuse

He had to make up an excuse

having life

In scene

having life

The fish is still live

to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

to move something to a higher position

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to move something to a higher position

Can you lift this box

to make something better or more attractive

This paint will lift the look of the room

a device that moves people or things up and down between floors in a building

The lift is broken so we must take the stairs

a free trip in a vehicle

He gave me a lift

the fact of having a plan or aim

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the fact of having a plan or aim

The intentionality behind his words was obvious

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

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to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

having had enough sleep

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having had enough sleep

You look well rested today

having had enough sleep

He feels well rested after his vacation

almost the same

In scene

almost the same

These two cars are similar

to send a written message by phone

In scene

to send a written message by phone

Please text me later

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

an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

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an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

Love can cause pain

a baked food made from flour and water

This pain is fresh

someone or something that is annoying

Stop being a pain

a black or white jacket worn at formal events

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a black or white jacket worn at formal events

He wore a tuxedo to the wedding

a living thing that is not a plant

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a living thing that is not a plant

The lion is a wild animal

relating to basic physical instincts

He has an animal instinct for survival

a living organism that can move and feel

The tiger is a wild animal

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?

a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

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a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

Thanks for your help. No problem.

without any difficulty

I solved the puzzle with no problem

to move someone or something into a particular position or place

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to move someone or something into a particular position or place

Please put in the new batteries

to spend time or effort on something

She put in a lot of work on this project

to formally give something for consideration

I put in an application for the job

to move something into a container or space

I put in the keys into the bag

to place something into position

They will put in a new heater

to speak angrily to someone

In scene

to speak angrily to someone

The boss really gave it to him for being late

to pass something to someone

Please give it to him

to punish someone severely

They gave it to the cheaters

to hand something to someone

Please give it to her

to pass something to someone

Give it to the teacher

to speak angrily to someone for doing something wrong

My boss will give it to me

to say something to someone directly

Just give it to me straight

to show something is not true

In scene

to show something is not true

His calm face belied his anxiety

the top part of the body containing the brain

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the top part of the body containing the brain

He touched his dome

a rounded roof or ceiling

The church has a gold dome

a shape cut from a material

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a shape cut from a material

She made a paper cutout of a star

a shape cut out of a flat material

She used a cardboard cutout for the display

of high quality or acceptable

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of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

to move down quickly to the ground

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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 go again to a place or topic

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to go again to a place or topic

I went back to the office

return to

Let's get back to work

used to show you are annoyed or upset

In scene

used to show you are annoyed or upset

Ugh, I hate waking up early

an expression of appreciation

In scene

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

an expression used when beginning an activity

In scene

an expression used when beginning an activity

Here we go, let's start

used when a familiar, often unpleasant, situation is about to happen again

Oh no here we go again

used when you are about to begin an activity or event

The race is starting here we go

a large area of salt water

In scene

a large area of salt water

The ocean is very deep

a very large area of salt water

The ocean is very deep

continuously or very often

In scene

continuously or very often

He talks all the time

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

in a state of sleep

In scene

in a state of sleep

The baby is asleep

a playful, onomatopoeic sound used to represent a short, upbeat noise

In scene

a playful, onomatopoeic sound used to represent a short, upbeat noise

She made a funny ch ch boop sound

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

the meal you eat in the middle of the day

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the meal you eat in the middle of the day

I have lunch at noon

the meal you eat in the middle of the day

I had a salad for lunch

away from a place or inside

In scene

away from a place or inside

It is very cold out here

in this specific outdoor or distant location

It is very cold out here

in or to a place that is not inside a building

It is cold out here

in this place outside

It is cold out here

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

coming toward you or arriving

In scene

coming toward you or arriving

There is an incoming call

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 funny mistake

In scene

a funny mistake

They showed bloopers at the end of the movie

to be required to do something

In scene

to be required to do something

I have got to study for the exam

to have to do something

I have got to go now

to be obliged to do something

I have got to follow the rules

not hard to do or understand

In scene

not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

not hard to do

This math problem is easy

tardy

In scene

tardy

I am late for work

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

not on time

I am late for work

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