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Modern Family — Season 8 Episode 6

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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

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

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 short story with a funny ending

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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

in a way that gives great pleasure

In scene

in a way that gives great pleasure

The cake tasted delightfully sweet

in a very pleasing way

She sang delightfully at the party

a clear liquid that falls as rain and is in rivers, lakes, etc.

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a clear liquid that falls as rain and is in rivers, lakes, etc.

I drink a glass of water

to give water to plants

I water the plants every day

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 force something into a small space

In scene

to force something into a small space

He wedged the book into the shelf

a triangular slice of something

She ate a wedge of cheese

a triangular piece or form

He used a wedge to keep the door open

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

In scene

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

It feels like it is going to snow

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 a desire to do something

I feel like eating pizza

of great size or amount

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of great size or amount

She has a large family

big in size

I want a large coffee

a slang term for one thousand US dollars

He won five large in the game

to go into a place by walking

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to go into a place by walking

He walked into the room

to accidentally hit someone or something while walking

I walked into the door

to enter a situation without knowing what it is like

I walked into a very difficult situation

to get a job or opportunity without effort

He walked into a great job

to escape quickly from someone or something

In scene

to escape quickly from someone or something

The cat ran away from the dog

to leave a place quickly to avoid danger

The boy ran away from the danger

in a nervous or worried way

In scene

in a nervous or worried way

She waited anxiously for the results

a two-piece swimsuit

In scene

a two-piece swimsuit

She wore a blue bikini

a person connected to you by blood or marriage

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a person connected to you by blood or marriage

She is a close relative

considered in relation to something else

Success is relative

a drawing, image, or description of something

In scene

a drawing, image, or description of something

The movie is a realistic depiction of war

having no limits or end

In scene

having no limits or end

I have an unlimited data plan

to touch someone or something with force

In scene

to touch someone or something with force

He hit the ball

to go to a place

Let's hit the gym

a person or thing that is very popular or successful

The song is a big hit

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 place where students study before college

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a place where students study before college

I go to high school

a school for students aged 14 to 18

In scene

a school for students aged 14 to 18

She is a high school student

acting in a childish or silly way

Stop acting so high school about this

relating to the level of education for teenagers

She is a high-school student

the opening in your face used for eating and speaking

In scene

the opening in your face used for eating and speaking

Open your mouth

a person who needs to be fed

We have another mouth to feed.

to move your lips as if speaking without sound

She mouthed the words

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 continue doing something

In scene

to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

to cause something to go somewhere

In scene

to cause something to go somewhere

I will send him to school

to send information to someone

I will send an email to him

moving ahead in a direction

Please send the letter to my house

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I send to do this

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

a very famous person known for great achievements

In scene

a very famous person known for great achievements

He is a football legend

a very old story from the past

In scene

a very old story from the past

The legend of King Arthur is famous

a very old story that may not be true

It is only a local legend

to move downward

In scene

to move downward

Be careful not to drop the plate

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

to stop doing or talking about something

Please drop the subject now

easy to see, hear, or understand

In scene

easy to see, hear, or understand

The answer is clear

to decide that someone is not guilty of a crime

The evidence helped to clear him of the crime

allowing light to pass through so objects behind can be seen clearly

The water in the lake is clear

free from obstacles or problems

The road ahead is clear

meat from a cow

In scene

meat from a cow

I love beef steaks

a problem or disagreement with someone

I have some beef with him

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

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

In scene

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

to give money for something

In scene

to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

to give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

given money for work done

This is a paid position

money given for work done

He received his pay yesterday

to give attention to someone or something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

money given for work

I receive my pay every month

to get money for work done

This job pays well

money received for work

My pay is deposited monthly

to give someone the money you owe them

I need to pay my credit card debt

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to experience a bad result for something you did

You will pay for what you did

to go to see someone or a place

We will pay a visit to the museum

to get possession of something

I will pay for the book

a person who represents clients in legal matters

In scene

a person who represents clients in legal matters

He is a good lawyer

a person who gives legal advice and represents people in court

The lawyer defended his client in court

to act as a lawyer for someone or something

He will lawyer the case

to comprehend or grasp meaning

In scene

to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

a group of musicians who play music together

In scene

a group of musicians who play music together

He is in a rock band

a range of radio frequencies used for communication

The radio operates on a specific frequency band

a thin flat piece of material

Use a rubber band

to bring people together for a common purpose

We must band together to solve this problem

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

He sent his thanks

to tell someone you are grateful

Thanks for the help

a short phrase used to show you are grateful

Thanks for your help

to meet someone after not seeing them for a while

In scene

to meet someone after not seeing them for a while

We caught up with our friends at the cafe

to have a bad effect on someone after a period of time

Her bad diet is catching up with her

a casual talk to share recent news with someone

I need to catch up with my friend

to reach someone who is ahead of you

I will catch up with you later

to get to the same point as someone else

I need to catch up with my class

to take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

In scene

to take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

The children play in the garden

to perform music on a musical instrument

In scene

to perform music on a musical instrument

Can you play a song

to perform a role in a film or play

He plays a doctor in the movie

to handle a situation in a certain way

You should play it safe

a sea animal with a hard shell that you can eat

In scene

a sea animal with a hard shell that you can eat

He found a clam on the beach

to remove dirt or make something neat

In scene

to remove dirt or make something neat

I need to clean up my room

to appear neat and attractive

He cleaned up well for the party

to earn or win a large amount of money

They cleaned up at the casino

to stop or reduce illegal activity in an area

The police want to clean up the city

the act of making a place tidy or free of dirt

The beach clean-up starts at noon

to make a place neat and free of dirt

Please clean up your room

a word used when leaving

In scene

a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

lasting for a long period of time

In scene

lasting for a long period of time

This is a long time project

the measured period in which things happen

I have waited for a long time

existing for a long period

I have lived here for a long time

a long duration of time

I have not seen you for a long time

having been in a particular position, state, or relationship for a long period

She is a long-time member of this club

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

In scene

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

enjoyable or good

In scene

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

money made from selling an asset for more than you paid for it

In scene

money made from selling an asset for more than you paid for it

She invested the capital gains back into her business

without being bothered or disturbed

In scene

without being bothered or disturbed

Please leave me alone

without other people

He walked home alone

used to emphasize that one thing is enough

The cost alone is high

without other people

She is alone

to a small degree

In scene

to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

showing good manners and respect for others

In scene

showing good manners and respect for others

He is a very polite boy

to produce or create something

In scene

to produce or create something

She is making a cake

to cause someone to do something

She is making me clean the room

to get money from a job or activity

She is making a lot of money

a characteristic or feature that contributes to something

He has the making of a champion

a sweet dish made with cherries and flambéed liqueur

In scene

a sweet dish made with cherries and flambéed liqueur

We ordered cherries jubilee for dessert

the area behind the stage in a theatre

In scene

the area behind the stage in a theatre

The actors are backstage

before now; in the past

In scene

before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

a particular amount of time

In scene

a particular amount of time

This is a difficult period in my life

a small round mark used in writing

Put a period at the end of the sentence

used to say that a statement is final and no more discussion is allowed

I am not going to that party period

the monthly bleeding from a woman's body

She is on her period

the direction a person is looking

In scene

the direction a person is looking

Her eye line follows the actor

the direction a person is looking

Keep your eye line on the camera

to make something right

In scene

to make something right

Please correct my mistakes

right or true

Your answer is correct

an expression of surprise or pleasure

In scene

an expression of surprise or pleasure

Ooh, look at that cake!

easily hurt or harmed

In scene

easily hurt or harmed

Small animals are vulnerable to predators

a person who reads

In scene

a person who reads

The reader liked the book

a book used for learning to read

The teacher gave us a reader

a machine that reads information

The card reader is broken

someone who reads a text

She is a fast reader

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

In scene

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

I read a book

to arrange to use something in advance

I want to book a room

to officially record someone's arrest in police records

The police decided to book the suspect

a written work with pages

I am reading a good book

a particular form of something

In scene

a particular form of something

This is the new version of the book

to give a formal talk to a group of people

In scene

to give a formal talk to a group of people

The professor will lecture on history today

to speak to someone in an angry or critical way

Do not lecture me about my mistakes

to give a long, serious talk to someone

He lectured me about my behavior

a formal talk given to a group of people, especially to students

The professor gave a long lecture

an unexpected and harmful event

In scene

an unexpected and harmful event

It was a car accident

an unexpected event that causes damage or injury

There was a car accident yesterday

something that happens without being planned

It was just an accident

a cause or explanation for something

In scene

a cause or explanation for something

Give me one good reason

the ability to think and make sensible decisions

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

to use your eyes to notice something

In scene

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

used to get someone's attention

See here

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

the people watching a performance

In scene

the people watching a performance

The audience cheered after the song

a group of people who watch, listen to, or read something

The audience enjoyed the show

a formal meeting with an important person

He requested an audience with the King

to listen carefully

In scene

to listen carefully

Listen up, everyone!

in accordance with fact or reality

In scene

in accordance with fact or reality

It is true that she is here

always telling the truth

He is a true person

always supporting and being faithful to someone

She is a true friend to me

always working as expected

This system is true and effective

an expression used when leaving or going to sleep

In scene

an expression used when leaving or going to sleep

Good night, see you tomorrow

a polite expression used when leaving someone in the evening or when going to sleep

I will see you tomorrow good night

words said when parting at night

Good night see you tomorrow

a nice time spent during the evening

I had a good night with my friends

a group of people living together

In scene

a group of people living together

We live in a multicultural society

a group of people with a shared interest or goal

In scene

a group of people with a shared interest or goal

She is a member of a historical society

a group of people with shared interests

He is a member of a historical society

a person admired for courage

In scene

a person admired for courage

He is a real hero

to do something as a reaction to something

In scene

to do something as a reaction to something

How did he respond to the news

to say or do something as an answer

Please respond to my question

to say something when someone asks you a question or speaks to you

Please respond to my question

content

He didn't respond to the email

soft and not rough or severe

In scene

soft and not rough or severe

He is a gentle person

a polite or kind person

He is a gentle man

kind and calm

He has a gentle voice

something that is very impressive or attracts attention

In scene

something that is very impressive or attracts attention

The red dress was a real show stopper

polite behavior and care for others

In scene

polite behavior and care for others

We show respect for our elders

to have a good opinion of someone or something

I respect my teacher

a specific part or detail of something

He is right in this respect

polite behavior and care for others

We should show respect to our elders

used to tell someone to be quiet

In scene

used to tell someone to be quiet

Shh, be quiet

a sound used to tell someone to be silent

Shh the movie has started

a sound used to tell someone to be quiet

He made a shh sound

the study of chemical processes in living things

In scene

the study of chemical processes in living things

She is studying biochemistry at university

to give money to finish a debt

In scene

to give money to finish a debt

I need to pay off my loan

to give someone money to do something dishonest

He tried to pay off the guard

to give money for something

I finally paid off my loan

to be successful or worth the effort

Hard work pays off

money received for doing something

This hard work had a big pay-off

to speak words

In scene

to speak words

He said no

already referred to earlier

The said document is missing

to express something in words

He said that he was busy

to speak words

She said she was tired

to say nice things about someone

In scene

to say nice things about someone

She flattered him with her words

to say nice things to someone to make them feel good

He flattered the manager to get the job

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

He tries to flatter his boss for a promotion

the northernmost point of the Earth

In scene

the northernmost point of the Earth

Santa Claus lives at the North Pole

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