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Modern Family — Season 7 Episode 4

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CEFR level

not easy

In scene

not easy

This exam is hard

containing alcohol

This is a hard drink

not soft or yielding

The bed is too hard

with a lot of effort or energy

He works hard every day

to clean with a brush

In scene

to clean with a brush

I brush my teeth every morning

a tool with bristles used for cleaning or painting

I need a paint brush

to move something lightly against something else

His arm brushed against mine

dense small trees or shrubs growing in the wild

We walked through the thick brush

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

something that might happen

In scene

something that might happen

There is a possibility of rain

something that may happen or be done

We are considering every possibility

things that can happen or be done

We are considering every possibility

something that can happen

There is a possibility of success

silly or unreasonable

In scene

silly or unreasonable

That is a ridiculous idea

in a way that is silly or unreasonable

The price is ridiculous

very silly or unreasonable

You look ridiculous in that hat

very foolish or unreasonable

Your idea is completely ridiculous

the quality of being new and different

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the quality of being new and different

The artist is famous for his originality

slang for very good or impressive

In scene

slang for very good or impressive

That car is sick

causing a feeling of disgust or strong disapproval

This is a sick joke

annoyed or bored with something you have experienced for too long

I am sick of this noise

feeling unwell

I feel sick today

to show or offer something to an audience

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to show or offer something to an audience

He is presenting his project

to give or offer something to someone

She is presenting the award to the winner

to show or make something known

He is presenting his new project

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

to accept and endure a difficult or unpleasant situation

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to accept and endure a difficult or unpleasant situation

You have to learn to live with it

to share a home with someone

They live with their friends

to share a home with someone

I live with my family

to share a home with someone

They live with their grandparents

to accept and deal with something unpleasant

I have to live with this pain

a piece of a whole

In scene

a piece of a whole

The engine has many parts

a character in a play or film

He played a small part

to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

very good or great

In scene

very good or great

This cake is super

higher than something in position

The prefix super indicates a position above

a person who manages a building

Call the super for the leak

to a great degree

I am super tired

extremely hot, often with steam rising

In scene

extremely hot, often with steam rising

He drank a cup of steaming hot coffee

to have an effect on someone by being near them

In scene

to have an effect on someone by being near them

His enthusiasm began to rub off on me

an object used to hold or store things

In scene

an object used to hold or store things

Put the food in a plastic container

a large box used for moving or storing things

They loaded the container onto the ship

a flat piece of wood or other material used for a specific purpose

In scene

a flat piece of wood or other material used for a specific purpose

He pinned the paper to the drawing board

a place where new ideas are made

We need to go back to the drawing board

a situation where you have to start a project again from the beginning

We have to go back to the drawing board

a human individual

In scene

a human individual

Every person is different

a human being

He is a good person

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

a movable part that connects a door to a frame

In scene

a movable part that connects a door to a frame

The door hinge is squeaking

an unknown or unspecified person

In scene

an unknown or unspecified person

Somebody is at the door

a person of importance or high status

She acts like she is really somebody

an unknown person

I need somebody to help me

in an exact manner

In scene

in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

to like each other and become friends quickly

In scene

to like each other and become friends quickly

I hit it off with my new neighbor immediately

to handle or use something for fun or activity

In scene

to handle or use something for fun or activity

He is playing with the controls

to think about an idea without making a firm commitment

I play with the idea of moving abroad

to touch or move something for fun

Do not play with your food

not smart or not able to think well

In scene

not smart or not able to think well

That was a dumb question

to make something easier to understand

They had to dumb down the manual

not able to talk

The man was born dumb

a combination of different things

In scene

a combination of different things

This coffee is a special blend

to combine things together

You should blend the ingredients well

an instruction to do something

In scene

an instruction to do something

The captain gave a strict order

the way things are placed or happen one after another

Put the books in alphabetical order

a group of people with a shared purpose or organization

He joined a religious order

to ask for food or drink in a restaurant

I want to order a pizza

to pay no attention to something

In scene

to pay no attention to something

Ignore the warning signs

to not pay attention to someone or something

He ignored me at the party

to not look at or listen to someone or something

He ignored my question

not looking at or listening to something

Just ignore the noise

a measure of temperature

In scene

a measure of temperature

It is twenty degrees today

the amount or level of something

There is a high degree of risk

a title you get after finishing a course of study

She has a university degree

a unit used to measure temperature

It is 20 degrees outside

a room used for cooking

In scene

a room used for cooking

The kitchen is clean

not smooth; having an uneven surface

In scene

not smooth; having an uneven surface

The rock is rough

not exact; not completely accurate

This is just a rough estimate

not easy; hard

He had a rough year

using force that is not gentle

The game was very rough

causing admiration or wonder

In scene

causing admiration or wonder

The view is amazing

causing great surprise or wonder

It was an amazing sight

very good or surprising in a good way

You did an amazing job

a common word for food

In scene

a common word for food

Let's get some grub

a soft, worm-like insect larva

The bird found a grub in the soil

to look for something in a greedy or persistent way

He grubs through the papers to find his keys

a sweet spice from tree bark

In scene

a sweet spice from tree bark

I love cinnamon rolls

relating to or caused by disease or abnormal condition

In scene

relating to or caused by disease or abnormal condition

The test showed pathological changes

very strong and unreasonable

In scene

very strong and unreasonable

He is a pathological liar

in a natural way

In scene

in a natural way

She speaks naturally

in a way that is normal or expected

She behaves naturally

in a way that is normal or expected

Naturally he was late

to be enjoyed or approved of by others

In scene

to be enjoyed or approved of by others

He is a well-liked teacher

to have a positive feeling about

I liked the book

lasting the entire day

In scene

lasting the entire day

I worked all day

happening for the whole day

I worked all day today

lasting the entire day

I have been studying all-day

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

many times or often

In scene

many times or often

He travels a lot

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

a quantity of something

In scene

a quantity of something

How much is this

to a large degree

In scene

to a large degree

I like it very much

still there after others have gone

Not much is left

to a small degree; slightly

It did not help much

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

This is enough for me

pleasing to the eye or mind

In scene

pleasing to the eye or mind

She has a beautiful voice

very pleasing to look at

She is a beautiful woman

a woman who acts in plays or movies

In scene

a woman who acts in plays or movies

She is a famous actress

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

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

to know the meaning of something

In scene

to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

a hard yellow metal made from copper and zinc

In scene

a hard yellow metal made from copper and zinc

The door handle is made of brass

brave behavior or confidence

He had the brass to walk in uninvited

high-ranking officials in the armed forces

The brass ordered the retreat

the act of using your mind to consider or reason about something

In scene

the act of using your mind to consider or reason about something

Deep thinking helps us learn

having an opinion or idea

I am thinking it will rain

to have thoughts in your mind

I am thinking about the answer

to have an opinion or idea

I am thinking he is tired

the act of using the mind

Deep thinking helps solve problems

information that is spread informally

In scene

information that is spread informally

Word on the street is that he is quitting

a planned gathering of people

In scene

a planned gathering of people

I have a meeting at ten

to bring or come together in one place

I have a meeting tomorrow

to come into contact with someone or something

I had a meeting with my friend

a planned gathering with someone

I have a meeting with my doctor

an event where people come together to talk

We have a meeting at ten o clock

unlike or not identical

In scene

unlike or not identical

We are different

not the same or not identical

These two books are different

short, fine, fluffy hair or fibers

In scene

short, fine, fluffy hair or fibers

The peach is covered in fuzz

a state of being unclear or mixed up

My head feels full of fuzz today

a crackling sound on a radio or TV

I hear some fuzz on the radio

an informal word for the police

Look, it's the fuzz

to make sounds showing you think something is funny

In scene

to make sounds showing you think something is funny

He laughs at the joke

something funny that makes people smile or make sounds of amusement

That joke was a good laugh

the sound made when happy or amused

I heard her laugh

a sudden event causing great damage or trouble

In scene

a sudden event causing great damage or trouble

The earthquake was a disaster

extremely bad or unsuccessful

The event was a total disaster

moving in the same direction as the hands of a clock

In scene

moving in the same direction as the hands of a clock

Turn the key clockwise

a feeling of not being good enough or confident

In scene

a feeling of not being good enough or confident

Her insecurity makes it hard to make friends

the feeling of being nervous or unsure

She has a lot of insecurity about her looks

used to say something positive despite a problem

In scene

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

In scene

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

I will pick up my friend from the airport

to get better or become more active

The economy is starting to pick up

to see or become aware of something

I picked up a strange smell in the room

to start again after stopping

We will pick up the lesson tomorrow

the act of going to get something

The package pick-up is at the front desk

the act of starting a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He is very good at the pick-up

to answer a telephone call

Please pick up the phone

to answer the phone when it rings

Please pick up the phone

to go and get someone or something

I will pick up my sister from school

to get knowledge or a skill

She picked up Spanish quickly

to take something in your hand or lift it

Please pick up the pen from the floor

to have a similar appearance to

In scene

to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to appear to be the case

In scene

to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

the part of your body used to see

In scene

the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

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

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

connected to the matter being discussed

In scene

connected to the matter being discussed

Please provide all relevant information

to start to have strong romantic feelings for someone

In scene

to start to have strong romantic feelings for someone

They fell in love at first sight

to begin to feel love for someone

They will fall in love soon

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

something that is good or helpful

In scene

something that is good or helpful

Stay positive about the future

completely sure that something is true

The test result was positive

a number or value that is above zero

Five is a positive number

indicating that a substance or condition is present

The medical test was positive

a simplified description or version of a system or process

In scene

a simplified description or version of a system or process

They model the data in the system

a type or version of a product

This is the latest model of the car

a good example to follow

She is a good model for students

a person who wears clothes for photos or shows

She is a famous fashion model

happening after a particular time

In scene

happening after a particular time

We will eat later

happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

no longer living

The late king died long ago

happening or done not long ago

That is a later development

at a time in the future or after a particular event

I will do it later

at a time that comes after the present

See you later

at a time in the future

I will be back later

happening after the expected time

The later train arrived at midnight

old

This is a later work of the artist

not on time

He is later than usual

not on time

She is later than we expected

at a time after now

I will see you later

lasting for only one day

In scene

lasting for only one day

This was a one day trip

at some time in the future

I will visit Japan one day

at some time in the future

One day I will visit Japan

feeling fear

In scene

feeling fear

She is afraid of spiders

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid I cannot help you

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid that we are late

a short board with wheels for riding and doing tricks

In scene

a short board with wheels for riding and doing tricks

I have a new skateboard

to be required or expected to do something

In scene

to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

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

a reason or purpose

In scene

a reason or purpose

I did it for her sake

a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice

I ordered a glass of sake

a reason or purpose

I did it for the sake of peace

to leave behind or give up

In scene

to leave behind or give up

He had to abandon his car

a feeling of not being restricted or controlled

She danced with total abandon

to leave behind or give up

They had to abandon the ship

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 pleased with yourself or someone else

I am proud of your success

feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

He is proud of his work

in a way that shows satisfaction and pleasure

She has a proud expression

the meal you eat in the middle of the day

In scene

the meal you eat in the middle of the day

I have lunch at noon

the meal you eat in the middle of the day

I had a salad for lunch

to wait for a short time

In scene

to wait for a short time

Hang on a minute

to fix something in a place

Hang on the poster here

to be decided by something

Success hangs on your hard work

to keep something in your possession

Please hang on to this receipt

to strongly dislike

In scene

to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

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

He asked for leave to visit his family

to use time doing something

In scene

to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

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

a thin thread used to clean between teeth

In scene

a thin thread used to clean between teeth

I use dental floss every day

a thin thread used to clean between your teeth

You should use dental floss every day

the sounds a baby makes when learning to talk

In scene

the sounds a baby makes when learning to talk

The baby started to babble

to talk quickly and unclearly, often without making sense

He began to babble when he got nervous

to make low, continuous, indistinct sounds

He continued to babble softly

to talk quickly and in a confused way

He began to babble nervously

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