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Modern Family — Season 7 Episode 17

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to make someone feel strong emotion

In scene

to make someone feel strong emotion

The speaker worked up the audience

to become very upset or excited

She worked herself up over the news

to improve or make something more complete

I need to work up this draft

to make someone feel very upset or excited

Do not work up the students before the exam

a set of medical tests done to check a person's health

The doctor ordered a full work-up for the patient

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

In scene

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

I love watching movies

a soft shoe worn indoors

In scene

a soft shoe worn indoors

Put on your slippers

a comfortable shoe worn indoors

My slippers are warm

to put something under a layer of material

In scene

to put something under a layer of material

The gold was buried in the sand

to put a dead body into the ground

He was buried in the village

to have too many things to deal with

I am buried in work today

at some time in the future

In scene

at some time in the future

Someday I will travel the world

at some time that is not now

I hope to visit Japan someday

in less time than before

In scene

in less time than before

Please arrive sooner next time

before the expected time

I arrived sooner than expected

to like one thing more than another

I would sooner stay than leave

in the near future

Please arrive sooner

not shut or blocked

In scene

not shut or blocked

The window is open

not yet filled or taken

I am open to suggestions

to start or make something start

The store is open now

to move something so that it is no longer closed or blocked

Please open the door

a food made from flour and water

In scene

a food made from flour and water

I buy fresh bread

a food made from flour and water, baked in an oven

I bought a fresh loaf of bread

to cover food with breadcrumbs before cooking

Bread the fish

cash or currency used to buy things

I need to earn some bread to pay my bills

a piece of music with words

In scene

a piece of music with words

I love this song

a short piece of music with words

She sang a short song

a planned piece of work

In scene

a planned piece of work

I have a school project

to show an image on a surface

He projected the image on the wall

to imagine that someone else has your own feelings

He tends to project his anger onto others

to say what will happen in the future

They project a rise in sales next year

a small, soft bread roll

In scene

a small, soft bread roll

I like this warm biscuit

a small flat baked cake, usually sweet

I ate a biscuit with my tea

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

recently made or not old

In scene

recently made or not old

I need a fresh start

rude or disrespectful in a bold way

Don't be fresh with me

having little or no experience in a particular activity or situation

He is fresh to this job

to give someone the latest information

I got fresh news about the event

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

to make someone or something die

In scene

to make someone or something die

The hunter killed the deer

to be very funny or popular with an audience

The comedian killed the audience

to want something very much

I am killing for a slice of pizza

to make something stop working or operating

The company killed the project

to stop or end something

We had to kill the project

to make something die

The frost will kill the plants

to make someone die

The soldiers killed the king

a person who kills someone

The police caught the killer

to cause someone great emotional pain

His words killed me

to fail to remember something

In scene

to fail to remember something

Don't forget about the meeting

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Forget about the old rules

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

In scene

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

I go to bed

the flat area at the back of a truck for carrying cargo

The truck bed is full of wood

the bottom of a river or valley

Fish live at the river bed

to open your mouth wide when tired

In scene

to open your mouth wide when tired

He couldn't stop yawning

something that is very uninteresting

The movie was a total yawn

needing a lot of effort or skill to do

In scene

needing a lot of effort or skill to do

This puzzle is very challenging

to formally question the validity of an official decision

He submitted a challenging appeal against the decision

as a replacement for something

In scene

as a replacement for something

I drank tea instead of coffee

used to say that one thing is chosen or happens rather than another

I drank water instead of coffee

in place of

You should study instead of sleeping

to take the place of something

I used butter instead of oil

in place of something else

I drank tea instead of coffee

a trip on an airplane

In scene

a trip on an airplane

The flight was long

a sudden, brief period of unusual behavior or emotion

He had a sudden flight of temper

the body's natural response to run away from danger

The fight or flight response is instinctive

a series of steps between two floors

She climbed a flight of stairs

used to indicate an approximate amount or degree

In scene

used to indicate an approximate amount or degree

It costs something like ten dollars

an unspecified thing

I want something to eat

an unknown or unspecified thing

There is something in my eye

at the time that; as soon as

In scene

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

one single occasion

In scene

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

at some time in the past

I once lived here

right now without delay

Do it at once

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

Wait until tomorrow

up to the time when

We stayed until noon

up to the time when

Do not leave until I return

a large soft pad for sleeping on

In scene

a large soft pad for sleeping on

I bought a new mattress

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

a place where people go to worship

In scene

a place where people go to worship

The church is very old

a Christian religious group or its members

The church provides support to many people

a building where Christians go to pray

We visited the historic church building

a person who serves drinks in a bar

In scene

a person who serves drinks in a bar

The bartender served us some drinks

a person who serves drinks at a bar

The bartender made a cocktail

to put things into a container

In scene

to put things into a container

Pack the boxes

to have a weapon with you

He used to pack a gun

a small bag or box for holding things

I bought a pack of gum

to fill a place with a large number of people

The fans packed the stadium

a number of people or things together

A pack of dogs

to strike something with force

He packs a hard punch

to leave a place in a hurry

We should pack and leave soon

to put things into a bag or box for a trip

Have you packed your suitcase yet

to put things into a bag or box for travel or storage

I need to pack my bag

to put your belongings into a bag or suitcase for a trip

I need to pack my bag for the trip

the smallest in amount or degree

In scene

the smallest in amount or degree

This is the least expensive room

used to say something positive despite a problem

It was cold but at least we had a heater

not less than; at the very least

At least three people came

to a small degree

I am not in the least bit worried

coming immediately before the present

In scene

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

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 place where you pay to sleep when traveling

In scene

a place where you pay to sleep when traveling

I booked a hotel room

a place where people stay when traveling

The hotel is near the beach

a place where travelers can stay and sleep

We stayed at a small hotel

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

to hit someone with the palm of the hand

In scene

to hit someone with the palm of the hand

She slapped him on the cheek

to be very good or impressive

This song really slaps

to place something quickly or carelessly

He slapped the book on the table

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

In scene

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

not less than; at the very least

In scene

not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

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

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

coming after the first

In scene

coming after the first

This is my second book

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

In scene

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

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

feeling like you want to vomit

In scene

feeling like you want to vomit

I feel nauseous

to make someone feel worried or under pressure

In scene

to make someone feel worried or under pressure

Exams always stress me out

feeling worried or under pressure

Don't stress out about the exam

to make someone feel very anxious or nervous

This noise stresses me out

to feel sad about something you did

In scene

to feel sad about something you did

I regret saying that

a feeling of sadness about something that happened or was not done

He expressed his regret for the mistake

from inside to outside

In scene

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

not inside a building or room

In scene

not inside a building or room

Let's go out

in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

causing excitement

In scene

causing excitement

The game was very exciting

a wonderful place

In scene

a wonderful place

This island is a paradise

in a strange or unusual way

In scene

in a strange or unusual way

He was acting weirdly today

to make something happen to someone

In scene

to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to hand something to someone

In scene

to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

to leave a place or situation

In scene

to leave a place or situation

Get out of the room right now

to keep away from or not go into

I want to get out of this meeting

to receive an advantage or gain from something

What did you get out of that class

to leave or go away from a place

You should get out of the house

to go away from a place

Get out of my room

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

In scene

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

happening without warning, intended to surprise

In scene

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

used to show something is surprising or extreme

In scene

used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

In scene

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

I love my family

to like very much

I love chocolate

to want something very much

I would love a cup of coffee

the act of having sex

They made love

the parts of the body you stand on

In scene

the parts of the body you stand on

My feet are cold

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The wall is ten feet high

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The room is 10 feet wide

in a way that is not joking

In scene

in a way that is not joking

He spoke seriously about his future

in a very severe or extreme way

He was seriously injured in the accident

in a sincere or serious way

He spoke seriously about his future

to continue doing something

In scene

to continue doing something

Keep up the good work

to move or progress at the same speed as someone or something else

Try to keep up with the group

to stop someone from sleeping

The loud music kept me up all night

to continue at the same level or rate

You must keep up your grades

to stay at the same level or speed

I cannot keep up with them

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

In scene

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

My knee hurts

to strike someone with your knee

He tried to knee the opponent

to swing at a ball with a bat

In scene

to swing at a ball with a bat

He can bat the ball

a small flying mammal that comes out at night

The bat flies at night

to wave or flap quickly

She batted her eyelashes

a Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for a girl

She had a Bat Mitzvah

a piece of cloth used for drying things

In scene

a piece of cloth used for drying things

Please give me a towel

done just before the deadline or event

In scene

done just before the deadline or event

I sent the email at the last minute

coming after all others; the only one left

He made a last minute decision

the latest possible time before an event is scheduled to happen

He arrived at the last minute

happening just before the end or deadline

He made a last minute decision

done just before it is too late

He arrived at the last minute

a very short time before an event is supposed to happen

It was a last minute change

a period of sixty seconds

The goal was scored in the last minute

done at the last possible time

She finished her work at the last minute

the latest possible time before an event

They canceled at the last minute

the latest possible time before an event

Don't wait until the last minute

the latest possible time to do something

It was a last minute request

the latest possible moment before an event

We left at the last minute

done at the latest possible time

We had a last minute change of plans

to not be able to do something

In scene

to not be able to do something

I cannot swim

to speak loudly and angrily to someone

In scene

to speak loudly and angrily to someone

Don't yell at me

after a long time or effort

In scene

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

a person who is not interesting or exciting

In scene

a person who is not interesting or exciting

He is such a bore

to hold or support something and move with it

The tree bore delicious fruit

to give birth to a baby

She bore a baby boy

an empty space in something solid

The pipe has a wide bore

not interesting or exciting

This movie is a bore

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

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

waste material or unwanted things

In scene

waste material or unwanted things

Please take out the trash

to say bad things about someone

He likes to trash his rivals

to destroy or make something very messy

They decided to trash the old room

to beat someone completely in a competition or game

Our team trashed them in the final game

to damage something so badly it cannot be used

Someone trashed the hotel room

very drunk

He got completely trashed at the party

people who are considered to have no money and bad behavior

He treats them like trash

badly damaged or made very messy

The room was trashed after the party

unwanted or useless material

Please take out the trash

to be referred to by a particular name

In scene

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

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

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

In scene

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

to remain awake instead of going to sleep

In scene

to remain awake instead of going to sleep

I stayed up late last night

to not fall down

The poster will not stay up on the wall

to go to bed later than usual

I like to stay up on weekends

to not go to bed

We stayed up all night to study

twelve o'clock in the day

In scene

twelve o'clock in the day

I will see you at noon

the middle of the day, 12 o'clock

We will meet at noon

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

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 strike something with force

In scene

to strike something with force

I heard a loud bang

the hair cut straight across the forehead

She has bangs

to have sexual intercourse with someone

They banged

a place where someone lives, often used informally

This is my bang

to strike something hard

He banged his head on the door

a sudden loud sound

I heard a loud bang outside

to be worthy of something

In scene

to be worthy of something

You deserve to be happy

to be worthy of something

You deserve a break

a French phrase meaning "that's life" used to accept a bad situation

In scene

a French phrase meaning "that's life" used to accept a bad situation

I missed the train but cest la vie

a feeling of being nervous or upset

In scene

a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

a thick cloud of tiny water drops near the ground

In scene

a thick cloud of tiny water drops near the ground

The city was covered in fog

to make someone feel unclear or mixed up

The medicine might fog your mind

to take place and affect someone

In scene

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

having a positive or desirable quality

In scene

having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

to move something back and forth against a surface with pressure

In scene

to move something back and forth against a surface with pressure

He rubbed his tired eyes

to press and move something against a surface

He rubbed his hands together to stay warm

a medicated substance applied to the skin to relieve pain or congestion

She applied a rub to her sore back

a difficulty or point of disagreement

That is the rub

a mixture of spices and herbs used to flavor meat before cooking

Use a dry rub for the steak

red and painful from rubbing or irritation

This shoe caused a bad rub

to treat someone in a way that pleases them

He rubbed the team the right way

to treat someone in an unfair way

He rubbed the clients the wrong way

to press and move something against a surface

Please rub my sore shoulders

to move by turning over and over

In scene

to move by turning over and over

The ball rolls away

a small piece of bread for eating

I bought a bread roll

a style of popular music with strong beat

I like rock and roll

to begin an activity

Roll with the changes

a piece of equipment used to catch animals or people

In scene

a piece of equipment used to catch animals or people

He set a trap for the mouse

to catch or hold someone so they cannot escape

The hunters trapped the wolf

a dangerous or unpleasant situation that tricks someone into doing something they do not want to do

This contract is a trap

the opening in the face used for speaking and eating

Keep your trap shut

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