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Modern Family — Season 5 Episode 21

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CEFR level

no more than

In scene

no more than

It is only a scratch

being the one and only

In scene

being the one and only

You are my only friend

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

I have only two dollars

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

a small furry pet

In scene

a small furry pet

The cat is sleeping

a small animal with fur that people often keep as a pet

The cat is sleeping on the sofa

to be aware of something through touch or emotion

In scene

to be aware of something through touch or emotion

I felt the cold wind

to feel shy or awkward

He felt awkward at the party

a soft cloth made from pressed wool or other fibers

This hat is made of felt

to drive a vehicle to the side of the road

In scene

to drive a vehicle to the side of the road

The police officer told him to pull over

to place something over a surface or part of the body

Please pull the blanket over you

to move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop

You should pull over if you are tired

to reach a place

In scene

to reach a place

I got home late

to get or receive something

In scene

to get or receive something

He got a new car

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

responsible for doing something wrong

In scene

responsible for doing something wrong

He felt guilty about lying

feeling bad about doing something wrong

He felt guilty about lying

feeling or showing guilt

He felt guilty about lying

having done something that is against the law or moral rules

The jury found him guilty

to make things happen at the same time

In scene

to make things happen at the same time

Our calendars are synced

to make two or more things happen at the same time

Please make sure your devices are synced

to make two or more things work together at the same time

The files are synced

forming an opinion about something

In scene

forming an opinion about something

Stop judging me

forming an opinion or conclusion

I am judging the situation carefully

not showing new or interesting ideas

In scene

not showing new or interesting ideas

His performance was uninspired

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to let something stay in place

In scene

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

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

He asked for leave to visit his family

pleasant to look at

In scene

pleasant to look at

She is a pretty girl

to a moderate degree

In scene

to a moderate degree

This task is pretty hard

very pleasing to look at

She is wearing a pretty dress

a loop made in a rope that can tighten

In scene

a loop made in a rope that can tighten

He tied a noose in the rope

before anything else; as the first point

In scene

before anything else; as the first point

First of all, we need a plan

happening or coming before all others

First of all I want to thank you

at the beginning

First of all we should discuss the plan

like magic, very special

In scene

like magic, very special

It was a magical moment

having magic powers or relating to magic

The magician performed a magical trick

having magic powers

The forest looked magical in the moonlight

relating to magic or the supernatural

The fairy tale had a magical ending

the part of your mind that tells you if something is right or wrong

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the part of your mind that tells you if something is right or wrong

My conscience told me to tell the truth

the inner feeling that tells you if what you do is right or wrong

Listen to your conscience

a large number of

In scene

a large number of

I have many books

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

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

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

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

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 has been used by someone else before you

In scene

something that has been used by someone else before you

I got this bike as a hand me down

a piece of clothing passed from one person to another

In scene

a piece of clothing passed from one person to another

She wears her sister's hand me downs

something given away after being used by someone else

These toys are hand me downs

to cause someone to feel anger

In scene

to cause someone to feel anger

Don't anger the boss

a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed

His anger was obvious

a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed

He could not hide his anger

all of something

In scene

all of something

I ate the whole pizza

not damaged or missing any parts

I ate the whole apple

a tube-shaped musical instrument you blow into

In scene

a tube-shaped musical instrument you blow into

She plays the flute

a tall narrow glass for drinking wine

He poured wine into a flute

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

to let someone do something

In scene

to let someone do something

Please allow me to explain

to give permission for something

They allowed us to go home

happening quickly or in a short time

In scene

happening quickly or in a short time

She gave a quick answer

able to think or understand things fast

She has a quick mind

the sensitive flesh under the fingernails or toenails

He cut his nail too short and reached the quick

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

In scene

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

I drink coffee every morning

a hot drink made from roasted beans

Do you want some coffee?

a short story with a funny ending

In scene

a short story with a funny ending

He told a funny joke

to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a joke

to say or do things to cause laughter, or indicate a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I was only joking

a funny or clever trick

He played a joke on his friend

saying or doing things to cause laughter, or indicating that a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I told a joke to my friend

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 remove dirt or stains with water and soap

In scene

to remove dirt or stains with water and soap

Wash your hands

to clean something using water

I wash my car every weekend

a situation that fails completely

The whole plan was a wash

to flow or pass through something

Waves wash over the shore

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

to stay or continue to exist

In scene

to stay or continue to exist

He remained silent

a dead body or part of a dead body

The remains were found in the woods

to stay or continue to be in a state

The temperature will remain the same

to continue to be in the same place or condition

Please remain in your seats

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

clothing that has been passed from one person to another

In scene

clothing that has been passed from one person to another

I grew up wearing hand me downs

used clothing passed from one person to another

She wore her sister's hand me downs

a person whose job is to fix broken machines or equipment

In scene

a person whose job is to fix broken machines or equipment

The repairman fixed my washing machine

a person whose job is to fix broken machines or equipment

The repairman fixed our broken washing machine

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 bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

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

having no contents

In scene

having no contents

The room is empty

to flow out into a larger body of water

The river empties into the sea

lacking purpose or value

These are empty promises

to take everything out of a container

Please empty the trash

the soft organ inside the head that controls thought and feeling

In scene

the soft organ inside the head that controls thought and feeling

The brain controls the body

to hit someone very hard on the head

He threatened to brain his enemy with a club

the ability to think and learn

He has a great brain

a procedure to check for a medical condition

The doctor performed a medical examination

to press a button on a device

In scene

to press a button on a device

Click the mouse to open the file

a unit of distance equal to one kilometer

We traveled five clicks today

to suddenly understand something

The solution finally clicked for me

to make a short, sharp sound

I heard a click at the door

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

having the usual or expected shape

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having the usual or expected shape

The toys in the box are all normal shaped

a device you wear on your ears to hear sound

In scene

a device you wear on your ears to hear sound

I bought new headphones

a friendly relationship where people understand each other

In scene

a friendly relationship where people understand each other

She has a good rapport with her clients

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

In scene

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

at the back of something

In scene

at the back of something

The cat is behind the sofa

in the space at the back of something

The ball is behind the chair

the part of the body you sit on

He fell on his behind

the person or thing that causes something to happen

She is the force behind this project

not on time

He is behind schedule

without someone knowing

He did it behind my back

to give support to someone or something

We are behind you

left in a place when you go away

He left his keys behind

having or showing good judgment and intelligence

In scene

having or showing good judgment and intelligence

She is a very wise woman

in the way of or regarding something

Things are looking up career-wise

to give someone knowledge or information

I will wise her up on the plan

a person who has a lot of knowledge and good judgment

The wise old man gave us advice

a helpful or kind action done for someone

In scene

a helpful or kind action done for someone

Can you do me a favor

to give someone an advantage or treat them more kindly

The teacher favors some students

to like one thing more than another

Most people favor the new law

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

Could you do me a favor

to show that something is true

In scene

to show that something is true

I can prove it

to show that something is true

He proved his theory

to show that something is true

They proved the truth

a way to address someone you like or love

In scene

a way to address someone you like or love

I love you, sweetie

young human beings

In scene

young human beings

The kids are playing

a young person

I have two kids

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

moving ahead in a direction

In scene

moving ahead in a direction

Walk along the river

in the company of someone or something

Bring your sister along

to make someone believe something that is not true, usually to get what you want

He led me along with fake promises

during the whole time

He sang along the way

to speak about a topic

In scene

to speak about a topic

We need to talk about the plan

to highlight how extreme something is

Talk about a lucky break

to say something about a particular subject

They talked about the project

not interesting or exciting

In scene

not interesting or exciting

This movie is boring

a playful term for two people wearing the same clothes

In scene

a playful term for two people wearing the same clothes

We are twinsies today

the opening in the face used for speaking and eating

In scene

the opening in the face used for speaking and eating

Keep your trap shut

to catch or hold someone so they cannot escape

The hunters trapped the wolf

a dangerous or unpleasant situation that tricks someone into doing something they do not want to do

This contract is a trap

a piece of equipment used to catch animals or people

He set a trap for the mouse

to act as if something is true when it is not

In scene

to act as if something is true when it is not

He pretended to be asleep

to behave as if something is true when it is not

The children like to pretend they are pirates

something that influences a result

The child likes to pretend he is a superhero

to act as if something is true

The kids pretend to be superheroes

one of the five long parts of your hand

In scene

one of the five long parts of your hand

I have a ring on my finger

to say someone is guilty of a crime

She fingered him as the thief

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

a picture seen in a mirror or shiny surface

In scene

a picture seen in a mirror or shiny surface

I saw my reflection in the mirror

careful thinking about something

She needs time for reflection

the study of the natural world

In scene

the study of the natural world

I love science

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

In scene

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

to slowly make something smaller or weaker

In scene

to slowly make something smaller or weaker

He chipped away at the debt every month

to slowly make something smaller or weaker

They started to chip away at the huge pile of work

to become calm and less tense

In scene

to become calm and less tense

I need to relax after a long day

to make a rule or requirement less strict

The school decided to relax the rules

to make someone feel calm and less tense

Music helps me relax

to become calm or less active

I want to relax on the weekend

something that you do or go through

In scene

something that you do or go through

It was a great experience

to have a feeling or sensation

I experienced great joy

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

She has a lot of experience

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

to start sleeping

In scene

to start sleeping

I often fall asleep while reading

in a state of sleep

The baby appears to fall asleep

to begin to sleep

I always fall asleep while reading

to move down quickly to the ground

In scene

to move down quickly to the ground

Be careful not to fall

the season between summer and winter

The leaves change color in the fall

to change into a particular state or condition

The room fell silent

to not succeed in doing something

The mission did not fall

to make something happen to someone

In scene

to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to hand something to someone

In scene

to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

a person's own being

In scene

a person's own being

She discovered her true self

the person that someone really is

He is trying to find his true self

a person's own individual identity

You must love yourself

the best or highest level ever done

In scene

the best or highest level ever done

He broke the world record

a written or spoken account of facts or events

In scene

a written or spoken account of facts or events

The police have a record of the accident

a flat disc that stores music or sound

I listen to music on an old record

to store sound, video, or information for later use

Please record the meeting

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

In scene

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

By the way, what is your name?

used to introduce a new or extra comment

By the way I like your shoes

used to introduce a new or extra topic

By the way have you finished the report

used to introduce a new or related topic

By the way did you call Mom

used to add a side comment

By the way I saw your brother yesterday

the time that has already happened

In scene

the time that has already happened

We should learn from the past

a time that is after the exact hour

In scene

a time that is after the exact hour

It is ten past five

to someone so they can consider or approve it

Please pass this document to the manager

a type of baked pastry or savory dish

He bought a fresh past

of a higher quality or more suitable

In scene

of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to a greater extent

In scene

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

You had better leave now

something that you do

In scene

something that you do

Swimming is a good thing to do

an item

Put your things on the table

a subject or area of interest

That is a complicated thing

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 document that shows you paid for something

In scene

a document that shows you paid for something

Can I have a receipt please

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