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Modern Family — Season 6 Episode 14

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CEFR level

however; used to introduce a contrast

In scene

however; used to introduce a contrast

I would go except I am tired

not including

Everyone except Tom came

used to introduce a contrast

Everyone came, except you

exclude

Everyone came except him

to put something where it cannot be seen

In scene

to put something where it cannot be seen

Hide the gift under the bed

kept out of sight

You should hide the key

the act of staying out of sight

The cat likes to hide under the bed

the body covering of a person or animal

The cow has a thick hide

to recognize the worth of something

In scene

to recognize the worth of something

I appreciate your help

to feel thankful for something

I appreciate your help

to not like or be annoyed by something

I would appreciate it if you stopped bothering me

to understand the full meaning or importance of something

I appreciate the effort you put into this

a person's blue eyes

In scene

a person's blue eyes

She has beautiful baby blues

a feeling of sadness that some women get after having a baby

She experienced baby blues after the birth

the hard covering at the end of a toe

In scene

the hard covering at the end of a toe

I need to cut my toenail

people who visit or are with you

In scene

people who visit or are with you

I have company tonight

an organization that sells goods or services

He works for a big company

a popular American television program

I watched the show Company

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

a physical or verbal struggle between people

In scene

a physical or verbal struggle between people

They had a big fight yesterday

to take part in a fight or war

Soldiers fight to protect their country

to try hard to stop or prevent something

We must fight the disease

the quality of being strong and determined

She showed great fight today

having a husband or wife

In scene

having a husband or wife

Are you married?

strongly attached to something

He is married to his work

having a husband or wife

They have been married for ten years

having a husband or wife

They are a married couple

of the highest quality or most favorable

In scene

of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

kind thoughts or wishes for someone

Please give her my best

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

to care about something very much

In scene

to care about something very much

I cherish our friendship

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

if something happens or as a preparation

In scene

if something happens or as a preparation

Take an umbrella in case it rains

if something happens

Take an umbrella in case it rains

for use if something happens

Take an umbrella in case it rains

unlike or not identical

In scene

unlike or not identical

We are different

not the same or not identical

These two books are different

feeling cool or cold

In scene

feeling cool or cold

The weather is chilly today

the act of being born

In scene

the act of being born

The date of birth is important

to cause something to be born or come into being

The artist gave birth to a masterpiece

a word used to call someone or something

What is the birth of this character

the family or social class a person is born into

He is of noble birth

an act of putting arms around someone

In scene

an act of putting arms around someone

Give me a hug

to put your arms around something and hold it close

He hugged his friend goodbye

to stay very near to something

The road hugs the coastline

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

an organized activity with rules for fun or sport

In scene

an organized activity with rules for fun or sport

I love this game

natural ability at something

In scene

natural ability at something

Her game is improving

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

He plays a long game to win the election

ready to try something

Are you game for a long hike

friendly or pleasant

In scene

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

enjoyable or good

In scene

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

a device that detects movement

In scene

a device that detects movement

The motion detector turned on the light

a device that senses movement

The motion detector turns on the lights

a tall narrow structure

In scene

a tall narrow structure

The tower is very tall

to be much taller than the people or things around you

He towers over everyone in the room

used to express mild alarm or concern

In scene

used to express mild alarm or concern

Uh oh, I forgot my keys

a sound people make when something bad might happen

Uh oh I dropped my phone

an exclamation used to indicate that you realize something has gone wrong or that a problem has occurred

Uh-oh I forgot my keys

to start moving or acting quickly

In scene

to start moving or acting quickly

We need to get a move on or we'll be late

a machine that moves people up and down in a building

In scene

a machine that moves people up and down in a building

The elevator is broken

a machine that moves people up and down in a building

The elevator stopped at the third floor

a machine that moves people up and down between floors in a building

Please wait for the next elevator

to decide that something will not happen

In scene

to decide that something will not happen

I need to cancel my appointment

to decide that a planned event will not happen

They had to cancel the meeting

to make a mark on a ticket or stamp to show it cannot be used again

The machine will cancel your ticket

to stop supporting or approving of someone publicly

People decided to cancel the actor

a human being

In scene

a human being

He is a good person

a human individual

In scene

a human individual

Every person is different

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

fashionable or exciting

In scene

fashionable or exciting

That is a kicky outfit

a hot liquid food made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water

In scene

a hot liquid food made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water

I like chicken soup

a hot liquid food made by cooking vegetables or meat in water

In scene

a hot liquid food made by cooking vegetables or meat in water

The soup is hot

a liquid food made by cooking vegetables or meat in water

This soup is tasty

to walk by dragging your feet without lifting them fully

In scene

to walk by dragging your feet without lifting them fully

He started to shuffle toward the door

a state of busy, disorganized activity

There was a huge shuffle at the entrance

to put things in a random order

Shuffle the cards

a small, portable Apple music player with no screen

I listen to music on my shuffle

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

In scene

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

to urge someone to do something

In scene

to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

in a place behind the speaker or at a time in the past

In scene

in a place behind the speaker or at a time in the past

I left my bag back there

at a place or time that was mentioned before

We talked about that back there

at that place we were before

I left my coat back there

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

making a lot of noise

In scene

making a lot of noise

The music is too loud

with a strong, easily heard sound

Please speak loud

making a lot of sound

The party was very loud

making a sound that is easy to hear

The music is too loud

a day on which people show love to their partners or friends

In scene

a day on which people show love to their partners or friends

I bought a gift for Valentines Day

a day on February 14 when people show love to others

People show love on Valentines Day

a day set aside to celebrate romantic love

We celebrate love on valentines day

to walk slowly with no clear direction or purpose

In scene

to walk slowly with no clear direction or purpose

They wandered around the park

to walk or move without a fixed direction

I like to wander around the city

connected with buying and selling

In scene

connected with buying and selling

This is a commercial building

a paid announcement to promote a product or service

I saw a commercial on TV

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 put something in place of another

In scene

to put something in place of another

I need to replace the batteries

to rest with your eyes closed

In scene

to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

in a literal or exact way

In scene

in a literal or exact way

I literally read every word of the book

in a real or actual way

I am literally exhausted today

at a short distance away

In scene

at a short distance away

My house is close to the park

not open

In scene

not open

Please close the door

paying a lot of attention to details

Please pay close attention to the details

to surround and catch someone

The police close on the suspect

without other people

In scene

without other people

He walked home alone

without being bothered or disturbed

In scene

without being bothered or disturbed

Please leave me alone

used to emphasize that one thing is enough

The cost alone is high

without other people

She is alone

a vehicle for traveling on water

In scene

a vehicle for traveling on water

The boat is on the water

a small vehicle for traveling on water

We took a boat to the island

a small vehicle for traveling on water

I have a small boat

a small vehicle for traveling on water

They use a small boat for fishing

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

extremely beautiful or delicate

In scene

extremely beautiful or delicate

The jewelry is exquisite

a long loose piece of clothing

In scene

a long loose piece of clothing

He put on his robe after the shower

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

to feel happy about something that will happen

In scene

to feel happy about something that will happen

I look forward to meeting you

to feel happy or excited about something that is going to happen in the future

I look forward to meeting you

to comprehend or grasp meaning

In scene

to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

to make someone remember something

In scene

to make someone remember something

Please remind me to call him

items that need to be washed or have been washed

In scene

items that need to be washed or have been washed

I need to fold the laundry

dirty clothes that need to be washed

Put your laundry in the basket

clothes that need to be washed

I need to do the laundry

a room or building where clothes are washed and dried

The laundry is on the first floor

not a single thing

In scene

not a single thing

There is nothing here

not a single thing

I have nothing in my hand

still there after others have gone

There is nothing left

not anything

There is nothing in the box

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

the complete opposite of something

In scene

the complete opposite of something

The result was contrary to our expectations

the part of the body you use to walk

In scene

the part of the body you use to walk

My leg hurts

one section of a long journey or event

This is the final leg of the trip

the quality of being friendly and helpful

In scene

the quality of being friendly and helpful

Thank you for your kindness

to stop talking or make someone stop talking

In scene

to stop talking or make someone stop talking

Please shut up

to make someone stop talking

Just shut up and listen

to stop talking or to tell someone else to be silent

Please shut up while I am working

to stop speaking, especially to be quiet

Please shut up and listen

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

positioned before or facing

In scene

positioned before or facing

The car is in front of the house

the space that is directly before a person or thing

He is waiting in front of the door

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

Do not talk in front of him

in the position facing someone or something

The car is in front of the house

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

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

a method for achieving something

In scene

a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

a set of connected parts that work together

In scene

a set of connected parts that work together

The school has a new system

the human body and its functions

Her immune system is very strong

a way of doing something

We need a better system to organize our files

to say or express something in a particular way

In scene

to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put this

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 direct your attention or effort toward something

She put all her energy into the project

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

the area on the side of the body between the waist and the upper thigh

In scene

the area on the side of the body between the waist and the upper thigh

She put her hand on her hip

modern and fashionable

This is a very hip cafe

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

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

a piece of clothing that supports the breasts

In scene

a piece of clothing that supports the breasts

She bought a new bra

happening in the daytime

In scene

happening in the daytime

He works by day

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

the process of making something free of dirt

In scene

the process of making something free of dirt

The room needs a cleaning

free from dirt or marks

This room is very clean

the act of making a place tidy

She is cleaning the living room

things that you eat

In scene

things that you eat

I like Italian food

to have a conversation

In scene

to have a conversation

We talked for hours

to have a conversation about something

They talked about the business

to communicate with someone using words

We talked for an hour

in or to every place

In scene

in or to every place

I looked everywhere for my keys

having left or disappeared

In scene

having left or disappeared

The milk is gone

to change to a state or condition

He has gone mad

to move from one place to another

She has gone home

no longer present in a place

She is gone for the day

to no longer be present

The cookies are all gone

no longer present or existing

The milk is gone

to move away from a place

They have gone to the cinema

no longer present or available

My phone is gone

no longer in the place it was before

My keys are gone

having moved away or disappeared

The summer is gone

a way of thinking or feeling about something

In scene

a way of thinking or feeling about something

She has a positive attitude

what you think about something

He has a positive attitude towards his work

a small decorative object

In scene

a small decorative object

She bought a small trinket

to see or locate something

In scene

to see or locate something

I found my keys

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

In scene

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

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