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Modern Family — Season 5 Episode 23

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to engage in playful or silly activity

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to engage in playful or silly activity

Stop fooling around and work

to engage in casual sexual activity

They spent the day fooling around

to behave in a silly way instead of working

Stop fooling around and finish your homework

a formal check of knowledge or ability

In scene

a formal check of knowledge or ability

I have an exam tomorrow

an emotion that you experience

In scene

an emotion that you experience

Love is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Love is a powerful feeling

the general mood or character of a place

The room has a cozy feeling

a belief or idea that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling it will rain

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I am feeling happy today

to have a physical or emotional feeling

I can feel the wind

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

I feel that we are lost

expecting good things to happen

I have a hopeful feeling about this

the belief that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling he knows

a belief that something is true without proof

She trusts her intuition

a physical or emotional feeling

I have a strange feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Anger is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Joy is a happy feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

She is full of feeling

to have an opinion or attitude

I have a feeling that we should go

to move something to a position

In scene

to move something to a position

Put the book on the table

to make someone go through a difficult situation

The mistake put him in a difficult situation

to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put this

to direct your attention or effort toward something

She put all her energy into the project

to make something happen later

In scene

to make something happen later

They delayed the meeting

a period of time when something is late

There was a delay in our flight

a clear liquid that falls as rain and is in rivers, lakes, etc.

In scene

a clear liquid that falls as rain and is in rivers, lakes, etc.

I drink a glass of water

to give water to plants

I water the plants every day

a man getting married

In scene

a man getting married

The groom looked very happy

to make a person or animal clean and neat

She groomed her horse

to prepare someone for a role or job

The manager is grooming her for the position

a man who is getting married

The groom wore a black suit

to try to catch fish

In scene

to try to catch fish

He likes to fish

a creature that lives in water

The fish is swimming

a fully grown male human

In scene

a fully grown male human

Two men are here

adult human males

In scene

adult human males

The men are standing outside

an adult human male

Many men work here

adult human males

These men are strong

free from strong emotion; relaxed

In scene

free from strong emotion; relaxed

Please stay calm

to make calm or relaxed

The music calmed her

not feeling worried or angry

He stayed calm during the exam

to learn or discover something

In scene

to learn or discover something

I will find out the answer

to discover that someone has done something wrong or dishonest

I hope he does not find out

to discover or get facts about something

I want to find out the truth

a word used when leaving

In scene

a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

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

to like one thing more than another

In scene

to like one thing more than another

I would rather stay home

used to show a choice or preference for one thing

I would rather stay home

to a moderate degree

It is rather cold today

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

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

It is only a scratch

no more than

I have only two dollars

very attractive

In scene

very attractive

You look gorgeous in that dress

a long, formal dress

In scene

a long, formal dress

She wore a beautiful white gown

a loose piece of clothing worn for a particular purpose

He wore a graduation gown

made to fit a specific person

In scene

made to fit a specific person

He wore a tailored suit

changed to fit a particular need

The program was tailored to my needs

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

In scene

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I wake up early in the morning

a short way to say 'good morning'

Morning, how are you?

the early part of the day before noon

I drink coffee in the morning

the early part of the day

I drink coffee in the morning

clothes worn for relaxed, everyday occasions

In scene

clothes worn for relaxed, everyday occasions

She prefers wearing casualwear at home

a person who teaches

In scene

a person who teaches

My teacher is very kind

a person who helps others learn

He is a yoga teacher

a person who helps others learn

The teacher explains the lesson

to leave something at a place

In scene

to leave something at a place

I dropped off the package at the office

to take something to a place and leave it

I dropped off the package at the office

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

to attack someone with harsh words

In scene

to attack someone with harsh words

She always snipes at her coworkers

a small wading bird with a long bill

The snipe hid in the marsh

to shoot at someone from a hidden place

The soldiers began to snipe from the trees

a piece of cloth worn around the neck

In scene

a piece of cloth worn around the neck

He is wearing a red tie

to join or fasten things together

Tie your shoelaces

a link or relationship between people or things

They have strong family ties

having the same number of points

The game ended in a tie

to not do something correctly or not hit something

In scene

to not do something correctly or not hit something

He missed the target

to feel sad that someone is not with you

In scene

to feel sad that someone is not with you

I miss my family

not present or not there

I missed the bus

a girl or young woman

Miss Taylor is my teacher

a very bad or annoying situation

In scene

a very bad or annoying situation

Go to heck

used to show surprise or annoyance

What the heck was that

used to show surprise or annoyance

What the heck happened

having a high temperature

In scene

having a high temperature

The coffee is hot

very strong or severe

He is hot to start his new job

very popular or successful

That game is very hot right now

sexually attractive

This game is hot

having a high temperature

The coffee is very hot

the edible seed of a plant

In scene

the edible seed of a plant

I like to eat beans

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

In scene

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The wall is ten feet high

the parts of the body you stand on

My feet are cold

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The room is 10 feet wide

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

willing to join or support a plan

In scene

willing to join or support a plan

We need everyone to get on board with the new project

to agree to take part in something

The team got on board with the plan

the name of a color like red or blue

In scene

the name of a color like red or blue

Red is my favorite color

to put color on something

She colors the picture

to affect how someone thinks or feels about something

His past experiences colored his view

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 stream of water falling from a height

In scene

a stream of water falling from a height

The waterfall is beautiful

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

to come to an end or stop

In scene

to come to an end or stop

We are running out of time

to take something to someone

He ran out the food to the table

to leave a place in a hurry

He ran out of the room

to use all of something until there is none left

They ran out of all their money

to use all of something until none is left

We ran out of milk

to use all of something

I ran out of time to finish the exam

a car that carries passengers for a fare

In scene

a car that carries passengers for a fare

I will take a taxi to the airport

an exciting or difficult situation

In scene

an exciting or difficult situation

There is too much drama at work

a story performed on stage or screen

I saw a new drama

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

used to emphasize something

In scene

used to emphasize something

That is a darn good idea

to repair a hole in fabric by sewing

She needs to darn her socks

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

having a shape that winds around a center point

In scene

having a shape that winds around a center point

The shell has a spiral shape

to move or grow in a fast, uncontrolled way

Prices began to spiral out of control

a shape that curves around a central point

The shell has a beautiful spiral shape

something that makes you feel anxious

In scene

something that makes you feel anxious

My main concern is the weather

a large business organization

It is a large manufacturing concern

to be about or relate to something

This problem concerns all of us

something that is your job or duty to deal with

That is none of your concern

to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

In scene

to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

I need to speak to you

to make someone feel understood or moved

This movie really speaks to me

to talk to someone seriously about their bad behavior or mistakes

The teacher had to speak to the student

to have a conversation with someone

I need to speak to you

to talk to someone

I need to speak to him

to have a conversation with someone

I want to speak to the manager

to make or become stronger or more intense

In scene

to make or become stronger or more intense

The music helped heighten the tension

giving pleasure or happiness

In scene

giving pleasure or happiness

That is a sweet gesture

used to express surprise or emotion

Sweet! I got the tickets

friendly or pleasant

Goodnight, sweet

having the flavor of sugar

This apple is very sweet

a slow-moving animal with a hard shell

In scene

a slow-moving animal with a hard shell

The turtle moves slowly

a piece of chocolate shaped like a turtle

She ate a chocolate turtle

to pull your head and limbs into a shell for protection

The boy turtled when he saw the dog

to move very slowly

Traffic turtled along the highway

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

a stupid person

In scene

a stupid person

He is a complete idiot

a very stupid or silly person

Do not be an idiot

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

In scene

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

Everyone likes my girlfriend

a female friend

She is my female friend

the qualities that make someone suitable for a role

She is my girlfriend and has the qualities for this role

a person one is dating

She is my girlfriend

the hard thin layer at the end of a finger or toe

In scene

the hard thin layer at the end of a finger or toe

She painted her nails

to do something very well

In scene

to do something very well

The police finally nailed the thief

to attach something with a nail

I will nail the board to the wall

a thin piece of metal with a sharp point used to join things

I hit the nail with a hammer

to a large degree

In scene

to a large degree

I like it very much

a quantity of something

How much is this

still there after others have gone

Not much is left

to a small degree; slightly

It did not help much

a long hollow object that liquid or gas can flow through

In scene

a long hollow object that liquid or gas can flow through

Water flows through the tube

an underground railway system

I took the tube to work today

to say words to someone

In scene

to say words to someone

I can speak English

at this very moment

I am speaking right now

to communicate using words in a particular language

Do you speak Spanish

to say words to someone

Please speak slowly

to say words to someone

He speaks to the crowd

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

In scene

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

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

a long pole with a flat blade used to move a boat through water

In scene

a long pole with a flat blade used to move a boat through water

He picked up the oar to row the boat

to say something to make people laugh

In scene

to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a joke

a short story with a funny ending

He told a funny 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 large, fast-moving outdoor fire

In scene

a large, fast-moving outdoor fire

The wildfire destroyed many trees

to go and spend time with someone

In scene

to go and spend time with someone

I will visit my grandmother

to cause harm or trouble to someone

The sickness visited the small town

to go to a place for a period of time

I will visit my grandmother tomorrow

to form an idea about something without being sure

In scene

to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

a ceremony for a dead person

In scene

a ceremony for a dead person

They attended the funeral yesterday

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

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

after a long time or effort

In scene

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

must or need to

In scene

must or need to

I gotta go now

to need to do something

I gotta go now

to touch someone in a way that makes them laugh or feel a tingling sensation

In scene

to touch someone in a way that makes them laugh or feel a tingling sensation

Don't tickle me

to please or entertain someone

The joke tickled her

to joke with someone in a playful way

She was only tickling him

a sandwich with a patty in a bun

In scene

a sandwich with a patty in a bun

I ate a burger for lunch

a flat round piece of meat served in a bun

The burger is too salty

a flat round food made from meat or vegetables

Grill the burger for five minutes

a round food made of meat or vegetables in a bread bun

He likes fish burgers

a piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning during meals

In scene

a piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning during meals

I need a napkin

a disposable pad used during menstruation

She bought a pack of napkins

a small piece of cloth or paper used to wipe your mouth while eating

I used a napkin to wipe my mouth

the flesh of animals used as food

In scene

the flesh of animals used as food

We eat meat for dinner

the most important or suitable thing for someone

This is the meat of the story

a slang term for a new or inexperienced person

The manager warned the fresh meat about the rules

a slang term for the female reproductive organ

They used that word in a vulgar way

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

to be in a resting position on top of a surface

In scene

to be in a resting position on top of a surface

The book sits on the table

to delay dealing with something

The manager is sitting on the report

to be a member of an official group or committee

She sits on the school board

to put weight on something or someone

Please do not sit on the fragile chair

to do nothing or wait instead of taking action

Do not sit on the report

a group of people, especially family or friends

In scene

a group of people, especially family or friends

My folks are coming to visit

the people in a family

I am visiting my folks this weekend

relating to the traditional culture of ordinary people

She likes to listen to folk music

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

a title used before a married woman's name

In scene

a title used before a married woman's name

Mrs. Smith is my teacher

a long green vegetable with a crisp texture, often used in salads

In scene

a long green vegetable with a crisp texture, often used in salads

I put cucumber in the salad

to start making a loud sound suddenly

In scene

to start making a loud sound suddenly

The fireworks went off loudly

to depart or go away

He went off to work

to stop following a set plan or expected way of doing things

We decided to go off the plan

to make a loud noise suddenly

The alarm will go off soon

used to make a polite request

In scene

used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

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