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Modern Family — Season 7 Episode 13

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a part of a surface or space

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a part of a surface or space

This is a quiet area

a part of a place

This is a play area for children

a subject or part of a situation

He is an expert in this area

perceive with eyes

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perceive with eyes

I saw a bird

a tool with a toothed blade used for cutting

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a tool with a toothed blade used for cutting

Use the saw

to cut something using a tool with teeth

He sawed the wood

to match an opponent's bet in a game

He saw the bet

a human being

In scene

a human being

He is a good person

a human individual

Every person is different

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

to be unable to remember something

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to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

for the most part

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for the most part

I mainly eat vegetables

used to make a polite request

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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

feeling strong annoyance or displeasure

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feeling strong annoyance or displeasure

He is angry with me

feeling strong displeasure or irritation

The customer was angry about the delay

feeling strong annoyance or displeasure

She is feeling angry after the argument

having no connection or relevance

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having no connection or relevance

This has nothing to do with you

working or studying for the full usual number of hours

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working or studying for the full usual number of hours

She is a full time student

describing a job that takes the usual number of hours per week

He has a full time job

working the full number of hours considered normal for a job or course of study

She has a full-time job

a set of items written one after another

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a set of items written one after another

I have a shopping list

to write or say a series of items

List the items you need

the most famous or successful group

They are on the A-list of Hollywood actors

happening all the time or not stopping

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happening all the time or not stopping

The noise was constant

a number that does not change in a scientific equation

The value of pi is a constant

a number that does not change in a scientific equation

The speed of light is a physical constant

the day before today

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the day before today

It rained yesterday

a soft cheese with very high fat content

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a soft cheese with very high fat content

I bought a triple cream cheese for the party

happening each day

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happening each day

I go for a daily walk

occurring every day

I have a daily routine

to make something seem true when it is not

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to make something seem true when it is not

He faked a cough

not real or genuine

This is a fake diamond

not genuine or true

This is a fake diamond

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

a large amount or number

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a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

There are a lot of people here

a state of confusion or dirtiness

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a state of confusion or dirtiness

This room is a mess

to cause trouble or disturbance

Don't mess with the settings

to be responsible for a business or people

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to be responsible for a business or people

He manages a large team

to succeed in doing something difficult

I managed to fix the car

to succeed in doing something

I can manage to finish the report

a long soft seat for two or more people

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a long soft seat for two or more people

I sat on the couch

to express something in a particular way

The request was couched in polite terms

a type of coffee

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a type of coffee

I need a cup of java

a widely used object-oriented programming language

I am learning to code in Java

unhappy because you have no friends or company

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unhappy because you have no friends or company

I feel lonely when I am at home alone

far away from other people or places

The cabin was in a lonely place

the rubber part of a wheel that touches the road

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the rubber part of a wheel that touches the road

The car needs a new tire

to make someone feel very tired

Walking all day will tire you

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

used to get someone's attention

In scene

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

wrongful or criminal deception for financial gain

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wrongful or criminal deception for financial gain

He was arrested for credit card fraud

a person who pretends to be someone they are not

In scene

a person who pretends to be someone they are not

He is a total fraud

casual trousers made of denim

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casual trousers made of denim

I bought a new pair of blue jeans

casual trousers made of denim

I am wearing blue jeans

a reason given to explain or justify an action

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a reason given to explain or justify an action

He has a good excuse

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me may I pass

to ask someone to pardon you

Please excuse my foolish error

a reason given to explain a mistake

Do not make an excuse for being late

a portion or fragment

In scene

a portion or fragment

I have a piece of cake

to put separate parts together to form a whole

I will piece these parts together

a single object of a particular type

I have two pieces of furniture

not hurt or damaged

The box arrived in one piece

to fail to value someone or something properly

In scene

to fail to value someone or something properly

You should not take your health for granted

to expect something without question

We take it for granted that the sun will rise

to laugh quietly

In scene

to laugh quietly

He chuckled at the joke

to laugh in a quiet, soft way

He gave a little chuckle

to laugh quietly

She chuckled at the joke

to laugh with short quiet sounds

He started to chuckle at the funny video

happening after a particular time

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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

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 place where students study before college

In scene

a place where students study before college

I go to high school

acting in a childish or silly way

Stop acting so high school about this

a school for students aged 14 to 18

She is a high school student

relating to the level of education for teenagers

She is a high-school student

moving from inside to outside a place

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moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

not having any more of something

In scene

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

a set of actions done in a fixed way

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a set of actions done in a fixed way

They performed a traditional ritual

to speak with someone

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to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

the time when you eat lunch

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the time when you eat lunch

We meet at lunchtime

the time when people eat lunch

It is almost lunchtime

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

moving with a heavy, awkward step

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moving with a heavy, awkward step

The heavy footed man walked slowly

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

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used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

to arrive at a place

In scene

to arrive at a place

How do I get to the station

to start doing something

In scene

to start doing something

We will get to the main topic soon

to cause someone to feel annoyed, worried, or discouraged

His constant talking really gets to me

to have the chance to do something

You get to meet the director

objects or items in general

In scene

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

a mild phrase used to express anger or frustration

In scene

a mild phrase used to express anger or frustration

Dang it, I missed the bus

to greet someone who has arrived

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to greet someone who has arrived

They welcomed the guests

to be happy to receive something

You are welcome here

allowed to do something

Questions are welcome

a person who pays to use a property

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a person who pays to use a property

The renter pays the rent every month

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

a container with flat sides

In scene

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

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

a hard material made by baking clay

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a hard material made by baking clay

The vase is made of ceramic

a polite expression used when meeting someone in the morning

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a polite expression used when meeting someone in the morning

Good morning, how are you?

a group of people related by blood or marriage

In scene

a group of people related by blood or marriage

I love my family

a set of directions for making food

Please follow the family for this dish

one part of a television or radio series

I watched the first family of the show

made to withstand hard use

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made to withstand hard use

He bought heavy duty boots for the hike

a high close-fitting collar that folds over

In scene

a high close-fitting collar that folds over

He is wearing a black turtleneck

to give a part of something to others

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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

to use something at the same time as others

I share a room with him

to want to do something

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to want to do something

I feel like going for a walk

to be aware of a physical or emotional state

Sometimes I feel like a child

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

It feels like it is going to snow

to have a desire to do something

I feel like eating pizza

very eager or interested

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very eager or interested

He is an avid reader

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

to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

a small part of something that gives more information

In scene

a small part of something that gives more information

Tell me every detail

to give someone a specific job or task

A security detail guarded the building

to clean a car very carefully and completely

I will detail my car today

to give a lot of information about something

He detailed his plan to us

not friendly or welcoming to other people

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not friendly or welcoming to other people

He seemed a bit standoffish at the party

a series of connected metal rings

In scene

a series of connected metal rings

The bicycle chain is broken

a group of businesses owned by the same company

This coffee shop is part of a large chain

to fasten or hold with a chain

They chain the dog to the fence

a connected group of similar things

This store is part of a large chain

to be familiar with someone or something

In scene

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

the people or systems that keep a place safe

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the people or systems that keep a place safe

The airport has tight security

the state of being free from danger

They value their personal security

in a way that is easy to see or understand

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in a way that is easy to see or understand

He is obviously lying

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

In scene

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

Please sign the contract here

in a short time

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in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

the sister of your parent

In scene

the sister of your parent

My auntie lives in London

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

a rude, mean, or annoying person

In scene

a rude, mean, or annoying person

He called her a bitch

to express dissatisfaction or annoyance

Stop bitching about the weather

a female dog

The bitch is guarding her puppies

a difficult or annoying situation or task

Solving this problem is a real bitch

the situation or environment in which something happens

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the situation or environment in which something happens

The car is in good condition

a medical problem or disease

He has a heart condition

something that must happen for something else to happen

I accept the condition

to teach someone to behave in a certain way

The dog was conditioned to sit

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

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

Please get out of here

to go on foot

In scene

to go on foot

I am walking to school

a short journey on foot for exercise or pleasure

The daily walking keeps you healthy

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

I am walking to the park

a room used for cooking

In scene

a room used for cooking

The kitchen is clean

a picture or photograph

In scene

a picture or photograph

Send me a pic

a picture taken with a camera

I took a nice pic of the sunset

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn it, I forgot my keys

an exclamation used to show frustration, anger, or disappointment

Damn it I missed the bus

a feeling of being thankful

In scene

a feeling of being thankful

I want to show my appreciation

the ability to recognize the value or meaning of something

He shows appreciation for hard work

having great power or force

In scene

having great power or force

He is a strong man

having a lot of skill or ability

She is a strong candidate for the job

very good or effective at persuading people

She made a strong argument

having a strong flavor or effect

The coffee has a strong taste

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

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to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

a type of white wine made from green grapes

In scene

a type of white wine made from green grapes

I would like a glass of chardonnay

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