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Modern Family — Season 5 Episode 19

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to deal with a situation or problem

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to deal with a situation or problem

I can handle this problem

to give something to someone by hand

In scene

to give something to someone by hand

Handle the book to your friend

a part of an object that you hold to open, move, or use it

Please hold the handle of the door

a name or nickname used for identification

What is your Twitter handle

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

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used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

living in nature, not controlled by humans

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living in nature, not controlled by humans

Tigers are wild animals

very unusual or exciting

That is a wild idea

not restrained or disciplined

The party got wild

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

the way someone stands or holds their body

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the way someone stands or holds their body

He has a confident stance

a person's view or attitude about a topic

What is your stance on this issue

a helper to a main hero

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a helper to a main hero

Robin is Batman's sidekick

to find a solution to a problem

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to find a solution to a problem

I will work out the problem

to do physical activity for fitness

I work out every morning

to think of or develop a method or solution

We need to work out a plan

to have a particular result or outcome

The situation worked out eventually

happening for the whole day

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happening for the whole day

I worked all day today

lasting the entire day

I worked all day

lasting the entire day

I have been studying all-day

to make something better or more advanced

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to make something better or more advanced

I need to upgrade my computer

a new version that is better or more advanced

I need an upgrade for my computer

a person who is not brave or strong

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a person who is not brave or strong

Don't be such a sissy

a person who is not brave or tough

He was called a sissy in school

a time of great danger or difficulty

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a time of great danger or difficulty

The country is in a financial crisis

a dangerous or difficult situation that needs to be dealt with immediately

The country is facing a major crisis

a time of great danger or difficulty

The country is in an economic crisis

serious difficult situations

The country is facing an economic crisis

easy to see or notice

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easy to see or notice

There is a distinct smell of smoke

not the same as others

These two ideas are distinct

clearly different and noticeable in a good way

This flavor has a distinct taste

a person with a lot of experience in a certain area

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a person with a lot of experience in a certain area

The old timer knew the business well

an older person with a lot of experience in a particular area

He is an old timer at this company

an informal word for an older person

My grandfather is a real old timer

for all time, always

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for all time, always

I will love you forever

for a very long period

I will remember this day forever

a scheduled meeting or visit

In scene

a scheduled meeting or visit

I have a doctor's appointment

a scheduled meeting or arrangement

I have an appointment with the doctor

an arrangement to meet someone at a set time

I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow

going far down from the surface or having great depth

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going far down from the surface or having great depth

The ocean is very deep

having a low sound

He has a deep voice

very strong or intense

He has a deep love for music

having a lot of money

He has deep pockets

a sweet food made by baking flour, sugar, and eggs

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a sweet food made by baking flour, sugar, and eggs

I ate a slice of cake

to cover something with a thick layer

Mud caked his boots

very simple or effortless

The exam was a piece of cake

to enter a place using military force or without permission

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to enter a place using military force or without permission

The army plans to invade the country

to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted

Please do not invade my personal space

causing excitement

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causing excitement

The game was very exciting

a thought or plan in your mind

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a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a plant that is eaten as food

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a plant that is eaten as food

I like to eat fresh vegetables

having severe brain damage and unable to think or move

The patient is a vegetable

a plant or part of a plant that people eat as food

I eat fresh vegetables every day

a form of entertainment where people sing along to recorded music

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a form of entertainment where people sing along to recorded music

We went to a karaoke bar last night

a form of entertainment where people sing along to recorded music

We went to a bar for karaoke

not interesting or exciting

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not interesting or exciting

This movie is boring

a tube of chopped meat inside a skin

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a tube of chopped meat inside a skin

I like to eat sausage

something extra that can be used if needed

In scene

something extra that can be used if needed

I have a backup plan

a second version of something kept safe

Always keep a backup of your files

extra help or resources

The police called for backup

something extra that can be used if needed

We need a backup plan

the place where people go to learn

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the place where people go to learn

I go to school

a group of people or things

I saw a school of fish

to give lessons to someone

He schooled them in physics

a second-year student in high school or college

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a second-year student in high school or college

He is a sophomore in college

personal things or possessions

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personal things or possessions

Put your stuff in the car

objects or items in general

In scene

objects or items in general

I have too much stuff

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

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

continuing through the whole night

In scene

continuing through the whole night

It rained all night

continuing for the whole night

I stayed awake all night

lasting the whole night

There is an all-night cafe nearby

to have or keep something as your property

In scene

to have or keep something as your property

They own a big house

by yourself or without help

I live on my own

a person who belongs to a particular group

He is one of our own

to accept responsibility for something and deal with it confidently

He decided to own his mistakes

to make use of something

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to make use of something

Can I use your pen

the reason for which something is done

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the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

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

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 make something ready

In scene

to make something ready

I need to prep the food

the act of getting ready for something

We need some prep for the party

to have your home in a place

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to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

having life

The fish is still live

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

difficult to hold or walk on because it is smooth

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difficult to hold or walk on because it is smooth

The floor is slippery

smooth and hard to grip or stand on

The floor is wet and slippery

difficult to grip or stand on

The floor is slippery because of the water

not honest or reliable

He is a slippery character

to reach a place

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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

a frame or shelf for holding things

In scene

a frame or shelf for holding things

Put the shoes on the rack

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

It is time to hit the rack

the upper front part of a woman's body

She has a large rack

to cause mental or physical stress

I rack my brain to remember

to give money for something

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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

tools or machinery for a specific activity

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tools or machinery for a specific activity

I have all the gear for skiing

to adjust something to fit a particular purpose or group

The lesson was geared towards beginners

clothes worn for a particular activity or style

I need cycling gear for the race

a part of a vehicle that controls how much power goes to the wheels

Shift into a lower gear for the hill

a farm bird kept for its meat and eggs

In scene

a farm bird kept for its meat and eggs

The chicken is eating corn

a situation where two people try to make the other back down first

We played a game of chicken

not brave; afraid

Do not be such a chicken

a person who does not belong to a group

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a person who does not belong to a group

He always felt like an outsider

a person not part of a particular group

He feels like an outsider here

a piece of wisdom from an event

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a piece of wisdom from an event

This was a hard lesson

a period of time when someone is taught something

I have a math lesson today

a class or teaching session

I have an English lesson

a period of learning or instruction

I have a piano lesson today

to continue to be in a place

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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

used to express surprise or shock

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used to express surprise or shock

My gosh, look at that cake!

the last part of a show or event

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the last part of a show or event

The show ended with a grand finale

having or showing quick intelligence

In scene

having or showing quick intelligence

He is a smart student

to cause a sharp, stinging pain

My eyes began to smart

well-dressed or neat in appearance

He looks very smart in his suit

showing good judgment

It was a smart choice

making no sound

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making no sound

The room was completely silent

to make someone feel very tired

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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 specific area or position

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a specific area or position

What is your current location?

unlike or not identical

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unlike or not identical

We are different

not the same or not identical

These two books are different

having control or authority

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having control or authority

Who is in charge here?

having control or authority over something

She is in charge of the project

the position of having control or responsibility

She is in charge of the project

to be the person in control

Who is in charge here

to break free from a place or situation

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to break free from a place or situation

The prisoner escaped from jail

to be difficult for someone to understand

His name escapes me right now

to get away from a place or situation

The prisoners tried to escape

the act of carefully listening or watching

His escape of the surroundings was intense

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

In scene

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every day

familiar with something because you have experienced it

I am used to the cold weather

working fewer hours than a full-time job

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working fewer hours than a full-time job

She works part time

working fewer hours than a full-time job

This is a part time schedule

working fewer hours than a full-time job

He does part time work

involving fewer hours than a full-time job

She has a part time job

employed for only part of the standard work schedule

I have a part-time job

without doubt; definitely

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without doubt; definitely

I will certainly help you

to feel affection for something

In scene

to feel affection for something

I don't care for sweets

to not like something

I do not care for this food

to take care of someone or something

He cares for his sick dog

to wish for something

Would you care for some coffee?

unusual or odd

In scene

unusual or odd

This is a weird smell

to make someone feel strange or uncomfortable

He weirded me out

to make someone feel strange or uneasy

His comment really weirded me out

not normal or ordinary

He had a weird dream last night

used to call attention or express surprise

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used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

a person who pays to use a property

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a person who pays to use a property

The renter pays the rent every month

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

In scene

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

a full-length film shown in a cinema

In scene

a full-length film shown in a cinema

The feature begins at 8 PM

a special story in a newspaper or magazine

The magazine has a feature on art

a distinctive part or quality of something

This car has a safety feature

content

The movie features a great actor

to get something by paying money

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to get something by paying money

I want to buy a car

to accept something as true

I don't buy his story

to cause someone to receive something, often a problem or a charge

His arrogance bought him a lot of trouble

something that you buy

This dress was a great buy

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 take place or come into existence

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to take place or come into existence

The accident occurred at midnight

to come into your thoughts

An idea occurred to me

a substance used for washing

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a substance used for washing

I wash my hands with soap

a television drama series about daily life

In scene

a television drama series about daily life

She watches a soap opera every day

a substance used for washing

This soap smells like lemon

a television series about daily life

My mom watches her favorite soap every day

having a large distance between two sides

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having a large distance between two sides

This is a thick book

very noticeable or strong

The fog was very thick this morning

not smart or slow to understand

He is a bit thick

not easily upset or offended by criticism

He has a thick skin against criticism

to be a symbol or sign for something

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to be a symbol or sign for something

The dove represents peace

to mean or symbolize something

The red color represents danger

to act or speak for someone

The lawyer represents the client

to take something that is offered

In scene

to take something that is offered

He accepted the award

to recognize something as true or valid

I accept the truth

to say yes to something

She accepted the invitation

a penalty for doing something wrong

I accept your offer

to get to or arrive at

In scene

to get to or arrive at

We reached the hotel at midnight

to have an effect on someone's feelings

His words reach me

to get in touch with someone

I cannot reach him by phone

to stretch out your arm

Can you reach that book

to require a specific amount of money

In scene

to require a specific amount of money

It costs ten dollars

to need something

This mistake cost him his job

to require a specific amount of money

This jacket costs fifty dollars

a person who collects things as a hobby

In scene

a person who collects things as a hobby

He is a stamp collector

a machine or tool that gathers things

The dust collector keeps the workshop clean

a person who collects things

He is a famous stamp collector

a person whose job is to collect money or payments

The tax collector came to the house

to arrive at a place

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to arrive at a place

How do I get to the station

to start doing something

In scene

to start doing something

We will get to the main topic soon

to cause someone to feel annoyed, worried, or discouraged

His constant talking really gets to me

to have the chance to do something

You get to meet the director

to move around a room talking to people at a social event

In scene

to move around a room talking to people at a social event

He enjoyed working the room at the party

a large number of

In scene

a large number of

I have many books

a hard dark wood from a tropical tree

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a hard dark wood from a tropical tree

The table is made of rosewood

a small quantity or degree

In scene

a small quantity or degree

I am a little bit tired

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

a problem or difficulty

In scene

a problem or difficulty

He is having some trouble

to cause someone a small problem or extra work

Sorry to trouble you

a problem or difficulty

They had some trouble with the car

to cause worry or concern

I do not want to trouble you

to have an idea or opinion

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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

to clean with water

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to clean with water

Please bath the baby gently

the act of washing your body in a tub of water

In scene

the act of washing your body in a tub of water

I take a bath every day

a container for holding water for birds to bathe in

The birds played in the bath all day

a place or fixture for bathing

The bath is large

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