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Modern Family — Season 6 Episode 19

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the state of walking or doing other activities while asleep

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the state of walking or doing other activities while asleep

The patient exhibits somnamorousness

a method for achieving something

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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

needing careful thought or action

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needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

not laughing or playing around

In scene

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

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

a strong feeling of interest or happiness

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a strong feeling of interest or happiness

She was full of excitement

a close romantic or personal bond between two people

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a close romantic or personal bond between two people

They have a strong relationship

a close connection between two people

They have a good relationship

the way two people or things are linked

There is a relationship between diet and health

objects or items in general

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objects or items in general

I have too much stuff

personal things or possessions

Put your stuff in the car

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

something that you do not tell other people

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something that you do not tell other people

I have a secret to tell you

not known by others

I have a secret plan

causing admiration or wonder

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causing admiration or wonder

The view is amazing

very good or surprising in a good way

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very good or surprising in a good way

You did an amazing job

causing great surprise or wonder

It was an amazing sight

a piece of cloth with a design used as a symbol of a country or group

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a piece of cloth with a design used as a symbol of a country or group

The flag waves in the wind

to mark something for attention or further action

I will flag this email

a small piece of material attached to a surface to mark a position or spot

I put a flag on the map to mark the spot

to wave something to get attention

He flagged the taxi

a large, grand house where a king or queen lives

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a large, grand house where a king or queen lives

The palace is very beautiful

not sick or ill

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not sick or ill

She is a healthy person

beneficial or positive

A healthy profit is good

in a way that is better for your body

Eating fruit is a healthy choice

not strong and well in body

He looks not healthy

to go and spend time with someone

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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

at any time; in all your life

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at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

used to add force to a statement

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used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at no time

I will not ever go back

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

not quite but close

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not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

a container with flat sides

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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 make something less

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to make something less

Lower the price

not high

This is a lower price

to make something less high or reduce its level

Please lower the flag

to reduce the volume of a sound

Please lower the volume

to make a sound less loud

Please lower the music

to make a sound less loud

Can you lower the volume

at a smaller height or level

He lives on a lower floor

to move something to a lower position

Please lower the flag

not high or great in amount, level, or rank

Prices are lower today

not loud

Speak in a lower voice

a large amount

In scene

a large amount

We have plenty of time

as much as is needed

We have plenty of food for everyone

to a great degree

That room is plenty big for our needs

to take care of a child until they are an adult

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to take care of a child until they are an adult

She raised three children alone

to start talking about a subject

She raised a new point

to gather or bring together an amount of money

They raised money for charity

to move something to a higher position

Please raise your hand

to express a future plan or intention

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to express a future plan or intention

I am going to study

to regularly be present at a place for a purpose

I am going to university

used to express what you plan to do

We are going to move

to intend or be about to do something

I am going to study today

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

the end of a living thing's life

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the end of a living thing's life

Death is a part of life

to get or receive something

In scene

to get or receive something

I am taking charge

to experience something, often something bad

He is taking a big risk

to move someone or something from one place to another

He is taking the box to the kitchen

to stop doing work or an activity for a period of time

We are taking a break

used to express acceptance or agreement

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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

despite the fact that

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despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

a boy or man who has the same parents as you

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a boy or man who has the same parents as you

I have one brother

a male sibling

My brother is a student

a male sibling

He is my older brother

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

mentally ill or very foolish

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mentally ill or very foolish

That idea is nuts

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

Tighten the nuts with a wrench

a hard-shelled seed or fruit that is eaten

I like eating salted nuts

the two male reproductive organs in the scrotum

He hurt his nuts

a hard dry fruit with an edible kernel

I like eating healthy nuts

a journey to different places

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a journey to different places

We took a tour of the city

to go from one place to another

The band will tour the country

to go around a place to see it

We toured the old museum

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?

very surprising or hard to believe

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very surprising or hard to believe

The result of the game was unbelievable

not able to be believed

That is an unbelievable price

very hard or impossible to believe

It is an unbelievable story

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 get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

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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

exactly in this place

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exactly in this place

I will wait for you right here

in this exact place

Stay right here

in the exact place where someone is

My book is right here

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

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a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

to make small changes to something

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to make small changes to something

He likes to tinker with his car engine

a small part of something

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a small part of something

Give me a bit of paper

a short performance or routine

He did a funny bit on stage

to use your teeth to cut or hurt something

The dog bit him

a short period of time

Wait a bit

of a higher quality or more suitable

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of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

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

You had better leave now

coming immediately before the present

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coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

an informal way to say yes

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an informal way to say yes

Yep, I can help you

a word used to say yes

Yep I will be there

used to say yes or agree

Yep that sounds right

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

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the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

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

a physical or verbal struggle between people

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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

a group with similar features

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a group with similar features

What sort of food is this

to separate or order things into groups

Please sort these books

to deal with a problem or situation successfully

I will sort this problem out soon

something given to someone temporarily

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something given to someone temporarily

This car is a loan

money that you must pay back later

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money that you must pay back later

I need a loan for my business

a business that provides loans to people

The loan company gave me money

to give something to someone for a period of time

Can you loan me your pen

to urge someone to do something

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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

the inner part or within something

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the inner part or within something

The keys are inside the bag

in or into a place

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in or into a place

It is very hot inside

the ability to enter or use something

The key lets you inside the room

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

an image made with a camera

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an image made with a camera

This is a beautiful photograph

to take a picture with a camera

She likes to photograph flowers

not needing help or support from others

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not needing help or support from others

She is a very independent person

not needing help or support from others

She is an independent woman

a place or act of washing your body with water

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a place or act of washing your body with water

I take a shower every morning

a party to give gifts to a pregnant woman

She enjoyed the baby shower

to give someone a lot of something

They showered her with gifts

a brief fall of rain

There was a quick shower this afternoon

the part of your body used to see

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the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

to look at someone or something

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to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

a period of seven days

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a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

to make someone feel sad or worried

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to make someone feel sad or worried

Please do not upset her

feeling unhappy or worried

She felt upset after the argument

an unexpected win against a stronger opponent

The small team caused a major upset

to cause a problem or disturbance to something

The rain upset our plans

a light dress worn in warm weather

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a light dress worn in warm weather

She wore a yellow sundress

a light, casual dress for warm weather

This sundress is perfect for the beach

a light dress worn in warm weather

I bought a new sundress for summer

a closed path for electricity to flow

In scene

a closed path for electricity to flow

The electrical circuit is broken

a group of courts that handle cases in a specific region

The case went to the federal circuit court

a series of events or places that happen or are visited in a regular order

He went on a lecture circuit

the floor above the ground floor

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the floor above the ground floor

My bedroom is upstairs

to make something hot or warmer

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to make something hot or warmer

Warm up the soup

connected to feelings or the mind

She eventually warmed up to the new boss

to get ready for an activity

You need to warm up before you run

a short activity to prepare the body for exercise

I do a quick warm-up before running

a short activity to get ready for something

You should warm up before exercising

good-looking, especially in a strong or elegant way

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good-looking, especially in a strong or elegant way

He is very handsome

the organ inside the body that digests food

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the organ inside the body that digests food

My stomach hurts

the mental strength to do something difficult

He does not have the stomach for this

the part of the body where food goes

I have a full stomach

to be able to accept or deal with something unpleasant

I cannot stomach his behavior

used to express anger or surprise

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used to express anger or surprise

What the hell is happening

costing a lot of money

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costing a lot of money

This car is very expensive

a small animal with soft fur

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a small animal with soft fur

The mink has soft fur

a small piece of thick paper, often with information

In scene

a small piece of thick paper, often with information

I sent a birthday card

a small plastic card used to buy goods or services

I paid with my card

a piece of thick paper used in card games

We played cards

a small electronic device used to store digital data

I inserted the memory card into the camera

to give a good reason for something

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to give a good reason for something

He tried to justify his late arrival

to show or prove something is right or fair

How can you justify this decision?

to take place and affect someone

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to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

to show too much care or worry about someone

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to show too much care or worry about someone

Parents often fuss over their children

to give money for something

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to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

happening only once

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happening only once

This is a one time offer

having happened or existed only once

This is a one time payment

happening only once

I saw him one time

used or happening only once

This is a one-time offer

an expression of excitement or surprise

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an expression of excitement or surprise

Boy, that is a big dog

a young male person

He is a little boy

to make something happen to someone

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to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to hand something to someone

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to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

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

the best or highest level ever done

He broke the world record

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

to bring things together

In scene

to bring things together

I collect stamps

to calm yourself and organize your thoughts

He paused to collect his thoughts

to go to a place and take someone with you

I will collect you from the airport

to get something regularly as a payment or benefit

The company collects rent every month

a very large animal with a long nose called a trunk

In scene

a very large animal with a long nose called a trunk

The elephant is very big

a very large animal with a long nose and big ears

The elephant is a very large animal

to go into a place by walking

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to go into a place by walking

He walked into the room

to accidentally hit someone or something while walking

I walked into the door

to enter a situation without knowing what it is like

I walked into a very difficult situation

to get a job or opportunity without effort

He walked into a great job

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

practical knowledge or ability

In scene

practical knowledge or ability

He has the know-how to fix the car

a person from Puerto Rico

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a person from Puerto Rico

He is Puerto Rican

a person from Puerto Rico

He is Puerto Rican

used to tell someone to be quiet

In scene

used to tell someone to be quiet

Shh, be quiet

a sound used to tell someone to be silent

Shh the movie has started

a sound used to tell someone to be quiet

He made a shh sound

a person who steals things

In scene

a person who steals things

The thief stole my wallet

to take something that is not yours

The thief stole my phone

a person who steals things

The thief stole the wallet

a person who steals things

The thief was caught by police

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