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Modern Family — Season 8 Episode 4

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not easy to do or deal with

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not easy to do or deal with

This is a tough question

having a lot of strength or bravery

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having a lot of strength or bravery

He is a tough man

demanding or hard on someone

The teacher is very tough

used to say that something is bad but the speaker does not care

Tough luck for you

at a short distance away

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at a short distance away

My house is close to the park

paying a lot of attention to details

Please pay close attention to the details

not open

Please close the door

to surround and catch someone

The police close on the suspect

practical knowledge or ability

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practical knowledge or ability

He has the know-how to fix the car

a soft, rich French bread made with eggs and butter

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a soft, rich French bread made with eggs and butter

I bought a fresh brioche from the bakery

a group of people chosen to do a task

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a group of people chosen to do a task

The committee met yesterday

the act of speaking

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the act of speaking

Speech is a basic human ability

a formal address given to an audience

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a formal address given to an audience

He gave a great speech

a formal address given to an audience

The politician gave a short speech

an activity done to learn or improve a skill

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an activity done to learn or improve a skill

This is a grammar exercise

a task done to practice or improve a skill

I have to do this math exercise

to do physical activity to stay healthy or fit

I do exercise every morning

to use a power, right, or quality

You can exercise your right to vote

to move something from one place to another

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to move something from one place to another

I need to transfer the files to my laptop

a person who moves from one school or college to another

He is a transfer student

a piece of paper that lets you change buses

I used my transfer to change buses

something that is difficult to deal with

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something that is difficult to deal with

I have a problem with my car

a question or situation that causes difficulty

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a question or situation that causes difficulty

This math problem is hard

a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

Thanks for the help, it was no problem

without any difficulty

This is a big problem

a thing made to be like another

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a thing made to be like another

I made a copy of the document

to receive and understand a radio message

Copy that, loud and clear

to do something the same way as someone else

She tries to copy her sister

written material for printing or publishing

Please proofread the advertising copy

land and buildings that people buy and sell

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land and buildings that people buy and sell

He works in real estate

the business of buying and selling land and buildings

She works in real estate

land and buildings considered as things you can buy or sell

This is a valuable piece of real estate

to fall or move quickly downward

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to fall or move quickly downward

He plunged into the cold water

to push or move suddenly into a state

The power outage plunged the city into darkness

to push something quickly into a liquid or down into a space

He plunged the spoon into the hot soup

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

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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

to request information

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to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

a place that gives protection from weather or danger

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a place that gives protection from weather or danger

They built a shelter to sleep in at night

to keep someone safe from harm

They sheltered the refugees during the storm

a place that provides protection from danger or bad weather

We found shelter from the rain

a place that provides protection or a temporary home

They went to a shelter for safety

to share the same view as someone

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to share the same view as someone

We agree on this point

to say that you accept or agree with something

I agree with you

to say yes or have the same opinion

I agree with your plan

a small quantity or degree

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a small quantity or degree

I am a little bit tired

a person who is highly skilled in a job

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a person who is highly skilled in a job

He is a professional photographer

relating to a job that requires special training

She wants to improve her professional skills

connected to a person's job or career

This is a professional decision

to tell the truth about something you did wrong

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to tell the truth about something you did wrong

It is time to come clean

not involved in illegal or dishonest activities

He finally came clean about the mistake

a usual way of doing things in a group or place

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a usual way of doing things in a group or place

It is the custom to shake hands

made or done to meet someone's individual needs

He ordered a custom suit for the wedding

to put things into a container

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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

to begin living in a new residence

In scene

to begin living in a new residence

We move in next week

to move closer to someone or something, often to attack or take control

The soldiers move in on the enemy base

to start living in a new house or apartment

They will move in tomorrow

to start living in the same home as someone else

They decided to move in together

to go into a place as a group

The team decided to move in

to go into a place without making noise

The cat moved in silently

to start living in the same home as someone

She moved in with her partner

prepared for immediate use

The house is move in ready

to start living in a new home

He moved in to a new apartment

to start living in a new place

The tenants will move in soon

to begin living in the same home as someone else

They are moving in as a couple

the act of moving to a new home

We have a move-in date next week

the middle part of a century

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the middle part of a century

The house features mid century architecture

relating to the middle of a century, especially the 20th century

This sofa has a mid century design

a set of connected parts that work together

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a set of connected parts that work together

The school has a new system

the human body and its functions

Her immune system is very strong

a way of doing something

We need a better system to organize our files

a description of events

In scene

a description of events

I read a long story

a floor or level of a building

The house has two stories

a particular situation or set of events

That is a different story

to give someone a job

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to give someone a job

They want to hire a new manager

a person who has been given a job

They welcomed the new hire

to give someone a job

We need to hire more staff

to pay money to use something for a time

We decided to hire a car for our holiday

a person who does a job skillfully

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a person who does a job skillfully

He is an artist with a paintbrush

a person who makes art

He is a great artist

a person who makes art

She is a famous artist

the time between two events

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the time between two events

In the meantime, please wait here

the time between two events

I will wait here in the meantime

the time between two events

I will cook in the meantime

the planet we live on

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the planet we live on

The world is round

a particular area or existence

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a particular area or existence

He lives in his own world

the earth with its people

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the earth with its people

Peace in the world is important

the state of being alive and having experiences

She brought a new baby into the world

a common mineral used to season food

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a common mineral used to season food

Pass me the salt, please

to put salt on food

You should salt the meat before cooking it

to move downward

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to move downward

Be careful not to drop the plate

to stop doing or talking about something

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to stop doing or talking about something

Please drop the subject now

to get smaller in size or amount

Put one drop of oil in the pan

to leave something at a specific place

I will drop you off at school

a person who comes to live in a new country

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a person who comes to live in a new country

He is an immigrant from Italy

the state of being very poor

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the state of being very poor

Many people live in poverty

next to something

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next to something

She walked alongside her friend

used to get attention or introduce a statement

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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

to pull apart a structure or take something off a wall

In scene

to pull apart a structure or take something off a wall

They will take down the tent

to beat or overcome someone or something

The boxer took down his opponent

to record information in writing

Please take down his phone number

to make someone fall to the ground

The wrestler tried to take down his opponent

to bring something down from a high place

Please take down the decorations

to be in opposition to something

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to be in opposition to something

He is against the plan

in opposition to someone or something

He is against the new plan

in opposition to

It is against the rules

in contact with; pressed on

He leaned against the wall

someone who lives near you

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someone who lives near you

He is my new neighbor

to get something by paying money

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to get something by paying money

I want to buy a car

to accept something as true

I don't buy his story

to cause someone to receive something, often a problem or a charge

His arrogance bought him a lot of trouble

something that you buy

This dress was a great buy

an exclamation of happiness or excitement

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an exclamation of happiness or excitement

Yay! We won the game!

a word used to show excitement or happiness

Yay we won the game

the body part that holds urine

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the body part that holds urine

The bladder stores urine

to do something together with someone

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to do something together with someone

I work with my sister

to be able to deal with or use something

I can work with this budget

to deal with something successfully

I can work with that schedule

to do something with an object or person

I work with computers every day

the number 3

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the number 3

I have three apples

very good or impressive

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very good or impressive

The view was splendid

a picture taken with a camera

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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 small quantity or degree

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a small quantity or degree

I am a little bit tired

to a small degree

I am a little bit tired

to be very sure about something

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to be very sure about something

I bet he is late

to risk money on a game or race

He bet on the red car

the most suitable or helpful option

Taking the train is your best bet

to think something is likely true

I bet he will arrive late

before now; in the past

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before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

another time

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another time

Please try again

to not be able to do something

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to not be able to do something

I cannot swim

a thin flat piece of cloth or paper

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a thin flat piece of cloth or paper

I need a clean sheet for the bed

a large piece of cloth used to cover a mattress

I put a clean sheet on the bed

a thin flat piece of paper

Please write your name on a sheet of paper

a degree or step in a scale

In scene

a degree or step in a scale

Turn the volume up one notch

to make a small cut or mark in something

He notched the wood to mark the spot

to try to deal with a problem

In scene

to try to deal with a problem

We need to tackle this problem immediately

the gear used for a particular activity, especially fishing

He bought new fishing tackle

to grab and stop someone, often in sports

The player tackled his opponent

a player position in American football

He plays as a tackle on the team

to use something without a good purpose

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to use something without a good purpose

Do not waste your time

to defeat someone easily in a fight or competition

They wasted their opponents in the game

very drunk or high on drugs

He was totally wasted

unwanted materials

Industrial waste is a problem

relating to art and creativity

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relating to art and creativity

She has a very artsy style

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

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the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

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

a short, high-pitched sound

In scene

a short, high-pitched sound

The toy made a cute boop sound

a short high-pitched sound

The toy made a little boop sound

to touch someone or something lightly and playfully

I will boop your nose

a person who controls a vehicle

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a person who controls a vehicle

He is a careful driver

a person who drives a vehicle

He is a taxi driver

a program that lets a computer communicate with hardware

I need to update the printer driver

an alcoholic drink made from grains

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an alcoholic drink made from grains

I would like a beer

an alcoholic drink made from grain

I would like a beer

to give someone something

Can you beer me the pen

to give someone a drink, especially an alcoholic one

Let me beer you a drink

an organized activity with rules for fun or sport

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an organized activity with rules for fun or sport

I love this game

natural ability at something

Her game is improving

a planned series of actions to achieve a goal over a long period

He plays a long game to win the election

ready to try something

Are you game for a long hike

a time that is after the exact hour

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a time that is after the exact hour

It is ten past five

to someone so they can consider or approve it

Please pass this document to the manager

the time that has already happened

We should learn from the past

a type of baked pastry or savory dish

He bought a fresh past

to be familiar with someone or something

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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 ability to learn and understand

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the ability to learn and understand

She has high intelligence

secret information collected about another country

They gathered intelligence about the enemy

the ability to learn, understand, and think

She has great intelligence

not real or genuine

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not real or genuine

This is a fake diamond

not genuine or true

This is a fake diamond

to make something seem true when it is not

He faked a cough

to press your lips against someone or something as a sign of love or greeting

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to press your lips against someone or something as a sign of love or greeting

She kissed her baby

a group of musicians who play music together

I love the band Kiss

to touch something gently

The ball kissed the table edge

to touch someone with your lips as a sign of love

She kissed her baby on the forehead

to make someone feel sad by not doing what they hoped for

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to make someone feel sad by not doing what they hoped for

I do not want to disappoint you

the evening before today

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the evening before today

I slept well last night

the evening before today

I went to the cinema last night

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

to have an effect on someone by being near them

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to have an effect on someone by being near them

His enthusiasm began to rub off on me

to look at and understand written words

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to look at and understand written words

I read a book every month

to audition by reading lines

She will read for the part

to hear and understand what someone is saying over a radio

Do you read me

to know what someone is thinking without them saying it

I can read your mind

treatment for a mental or physical condition

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treatment for a mental or physical condition

She goes to therapy once a week

a treatment to help someone get better from an illness or injury

She is starting physical therapy today

in an unexpected way

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in an unexpected way

Suddenly, it started to rain

happening fast or without warning

The rain started suddenly

in or to any place

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in or to any place

You can sit anywhere

any location or direction

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

I cannot find my keys anywhere

to bring or come together in one place

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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

the act of doing something regularly

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the act of doing something regularly

I am practicing the piano

a sudden sharp change in direction

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a sudden sharp change in direction

The path took a sharp zag to the left

to move quickly in a sharp change of direction

The runner started to zag to avoid the obstacles

a sharp change in direction

The car made a sudden zag to the right

of bad quality or taste

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of bad quality or taste

The romantic movie was too cheesy

having a lot of cheese on or in it

This pizza is very cheesy

a liquid that you can drink

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a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

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to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

to leave a place

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to leave a place

It is time to go out

to be sent or delivered

The invitations went out yesterday

to leave home to spend time with others

I want to go out tonight

to stop functioning or shining

The lights suddenly went out

to exit a place

I want to go out tonight

to go somewhere away from home for social reasons

We will go out for dinner tonight

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