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Modern Family — Season 6 Episode 21

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at no time

In scene

at no time

I never eat meat

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

to see or locate something

In scene

to see or locate something

I found my keys

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

in an exact manner

In scene

in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

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

to annoy, provoke, or treat someone in a playful or unkind way

In scene

to annoy, provoke, or treat someone in a playful or unkind way

Do not mess with my little brother

to deliberately cause problems for someone

Don't mess with me

to cause someone to feel uncertain or confused

Do not mess with his head

to play a joke on someone

Do not mess with your brother

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

easy to see or understand

In scene

easy to see or understand

The answer is obvious

a picture taken with a camera

In scene

a picture taken with a camera

I took a photo

a printed or digital image made with a camera

I took a photo of the cat

a room below ground level in a building

In scene

a room below ground level in a building

The washing machine is in the basement

a room below the main floor of a building

We keep old boxes in the basement

a room below ground level in a building

We keep old boxes in the basement

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 something happen

In scene

to make something happen

Smoking can lead to cancer

to be a route or road that goes to a specific destination

This path leads to the beach

to cause something to happen

Hard work will lead to success

to provide a way to a place

This door leads to the garden

to go again to a place or topic

In scene

to go again to a place or topic

I went back to the office

return to

Let's get back to work

a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light

In scene

a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light

I lit a candle

to shine a light through an egg to check if it is developing

Farmers candle eggs to check for fertility

a stick of wax with a wick that gives light

The candle is on the table

to choose from a group

In scene

to choose from a group

Pick out a dress for the party

to select or choose something

She helped me pick out a gift

to recognize or identify someone in a group

I could pick out my friend in the crowd

to take something away from a surface

He picked out the pebble from his shoe

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

that is enough; no more

In scene

that is enough; no more

That is enough

in a short time

I have enough money

as much as needed

This is enough for me

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

In scene

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

It was a difficult choice

of very good quality

We were served choice wine

the thing that someone prefers most

This blue dress is my choice

having great worth or importance

In scene

having great worth or importance

This ring is very valuable

the planet we live on

In scene

the planet we live on

The world is round

the state of being alive and having experiences

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the state of being alive and having experiences

She brought a new baby into the world

a particular area or existence

He lives in his own world

the earth with its people

Peace in the world is important

in a way that is easy to see or understand

In scene

in a way that is easy to see or understand

He is obviously lying

something that happens, especially something important

In scene

something that happens, especially something important

This event changed my life

a planned public or social occasion

The music event was great

relating to the teeth

In scene

relating to the teeth

I have a dental appointment

relating to the teeth

Dental health is very important

feeling fear

In scene

feeling fear

It was a big scare

to make someone feel fear

Don't scare me

feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

In scene

feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

I am proud of you

feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

In scene

feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

He is proud of his work

feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

I am proud of your success

in a way that shows satisfaction and pleasure

She has a proud expression

an area behind a house, usually with grass

In scene

an area behind a house, usually with grass

The kids are playing in the backyard

of the best quality and taste

In scene

of the best quality and taste

They serve gourmet coffee 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

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

a particular area or point

In scene

a particular area or point

This is a nice spot for a picnic

to see or notice someone or something

I spotted him in the crowd

to pay for someone's bill or cost

I will spot you for lunch today

a strong liking for something

She has a soft spot for cats

to give something to someone to get them to act unfairly

In scene

to give something to someone to get them to act unfairly

He tried to bribe the judge

to give something to someone to make them do something

She bribed the guard with a gift

to give money secretly to influence someone

He tried to bribe the official

money given to someone to do something dishonest

They accepted a large bribe

a piece of cloth that covers a window

In scene

a piece of cloth that covers a window

She closed the curtains at night

the end of something

It was curtains for the project

a screen that opens and closes at the front of a stage

The curtains opened for the play

to put food in your mouth and swallow it

In scene

to put food in your mouth and swallow it

He ate an apple

to put food in your mouth and swallow it

He ate an apple

to leave a place or start a journey

In scene

to leave a place or start a journey

I will get off the bus at the next stop

to avoid being punished for something

He got off with a fine

to stop doing something

Get off my back

to finish a phone conversation

I need to get off the phone now

to stop touching something or to leave a place

Please get off the bus

to stop bothering someone

Get off him now

to leave or move away from something or someone

I need to get off the bus

to write a short description of someone's characteristics

In scene

to write a short description of someone's characteristics

The magazine profiled the local artist

a short description of someone's characteristics

Please complete your profile

to get pleasure from something

In scene

to get pleasure from something

I enjoy reading books

an area of grass in a yard

In scene

an area of grass in a yard

He is mowing the lawn

an area of grass in a yard

The children are playing on the lawn

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

to rest in a comfortable way

In scene

to rest in a comfortable way

I like to kick back after work

to start working again after a pause

We have to kick back into the project now

for the most part

In scene

for the most part

The students are mostly from Turkey

mainly

It is mostly sunny today

a set of people who work together

In scene

a set of people who work together

They are a strong team

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

to make a suggestion

In scene

to make a suggestion

What do you say to a movie?

the floor above the ground floor

In scene

the floor above the ground floor

My bedroom is upstairs

the small part that grows into a plant

In scene

the small part that grows into a plant

Plant the seed in the soil

to arrange the initial ranking of competitors in a sports tournament

They seeded the top players in the tournament

a position in a sports competition

He is the first seed in the tournament

as a result of the fact that

In scene

as a result of the fact that

Now that you are here, we can start

used to explain that something is true because of a new situation

Now that you are here we can start

a soft, flat object used for comfort or support

In scene

a soft, flat object used for comfort or support

Use a shoulder pad

a small, thick piece of material used for scrubbing or cleaning

Use this pad to clean the pan

a flat, thick area of material

I wrote it on a pad

a place where someone lives, often used informally

Let's go back to my pad

to add extra amount to something

He tried to pad the invoice

a set of blank sheets of paper attached together at one edge

I wrote the note on a pad

to walk with quiet, light steps

The cat started to pad across the room

used to tell someone to pay attention to what you are about to say

In scene

used to tell someone to pay attention to what you are about to say

Get this, he actually apologized

to understand or comprehend something

I don't get this math problem

used to tell someone to listen to something surprising

Get this he actually won the race

a very famous person

In scene

a very famous person

He is a pop superstar

to make someone remember something

In scene

to make someone remember something

Please remind me to call him

to make someone feel happier

In scene

to make someone feel happier

I bought him a gift to cheer him up

connected to a person's feelings

In scene

connected to a person's feelings

He gave an emotional speech

in a way related to emotions

This is an emotional issue

relating to emotions or feelings

She is an emotional person

a person admired for courage

In scene

a person admired for courage

He is a real hero

one of two equal parts of something

In scene

one of two equal parts of something

The team played both halves well

to some extent but not completely

In scene

to some extent but not completely

He was half asleep

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

I am going out with my better half

to succeed in doing something

In scene

to succeed in doing something

I want to accomplish my goals

very good

In scene

very good

You did a great job

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

In scene

the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

He is a man of great integrity

the state of being whole and complete

In scene

the state of being whole and complete

The structural integrity of the bridge is weak

the sound you make when speaking or singing

In scene

the sound you make when speaking or singing

He has a deep voice

to say what you think or feel

She voiced her concerns

at any time; in all your life

In scene

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at no time

I will not ever go back

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

a seat without a back or arms

In scene

a seat without a back or arms

Sit on the stool

solid waste from the body

The doctor asked for a stool sample

new and different in a good way

In scene

new and different in a good way

His ideas are very original

the earliest or initial form of something

In scene

the earliest or initial form of something

This is the original version

to know and remember something or someone that you have seen before

In scene

to know and remember something or someone that you have seen before

I didn't recognize him at first

to accept that something is true or important

They finally recognized the need for change

to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

In scene

to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

The storm destroyed the village

to break something so it cannot be used again

The storm destroyed the old house

to beat someone very easily in a game or competition

We destroyed the other team in the game

to end the life of a living thing

They had to destroy the sick dog

the liquid from fruits or vegetables

In scene

the liquid from fruits or vegetables

The leaf has a sticky juice

to make something more powerful or lively

They need to juice up the plan

power or ability to affect decisions

He has the juice to get the project approved

to take illegal drugs to improve athletic performance

The athlete was banned for juicing

to walk with a confident, swinging movement

In scene

to walk with a confident, swinging movement

He swaggered into the room

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 ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

Could 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

the part of a room that you walk on

In scene

the part of a room that you walk on

Please clean the floor

a story or level of a building

I live on the third floor

the right to speak in a meeting or debate

The chairperson gave her the floor

to shock or surprise someone greatly

The news floored him

to push a car pedal all the way down

He decided to floor it on the highway

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

the study of the natural world

In scene

the study of the natural world

I love science

something you hear

In scene

something you hear

There is a lot of noise

to make certain that something happens

In scene

to make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

having no doubt; confident

Make sure of the facts

to do something to be certain that a situation is as you want it to be

Make sure the door is locked

to check that something is true or correct

Make sure the door is locked

a person who makes something

In scene

a person who makes something

He is the creator of this game

a prize or reward given for achievement

In scene

a prize or reward given for achievement

He won many awards for his hard work

to discharge a gun

In scene

to discharge a gun

He fired a shot

a photograph taken with a camera

That is a great shot

completely spoiled or destroyed

My car engine is shot

a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink

He ordered a shot of tequila

to use something at the same time as others

In scene

to use something at the same time as others

I share a room with him

to give a part of something to others

I will share my food with you

to have something in common with someone

We share the same hobby

a part or portion of something

This is your share

using something with others at the same time

We share the same office

to a great degree

In scene

to a great degree

I am super tired

higher than something in position

The prefix super indicates a position above

very good or great

This cake is super

a person who manages a building

Call the super for the leak

relating to cars

In scene

relating to cars

He loves auto racing

a piece of information sent to someone

In scene

a piece of information sent to someone

I sent you a message

to send information to someone

I will message him later

a piece of information sent to someone

She left a message for you

a written message sent on a phone

He sent a message by phone

content

I received a short message

a written note sent to someone

Please leave a message

to influence someone's behavior or mood

In scene

to influence someone's behavior or mood

What has gotten into him today

to enter or reach a place or device

I cannot get into the locked room

to start liking or enjoying something very much

I really got into jazz music

to start being in a situation

I want to get into politics

to influence someone's behavior or mood

The bad mood got into him

to start being interested in something

I started to get into jazz music

to start being in a situation

She got into a difficult situation

to go inside something

I will get into the car

a person who is not very smart

In scene

a person who is not very smart

Don't be a dummy

a person who is new to something

This guide is for dummies

a model used to represent the real thing

This is a dummy phone

a model used for testing or display

The dress is on a dummy

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

the reason for which something is done

In scene

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 be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

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