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Modern Family — Season 8 Episode 20

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CEFR level

without water or moisture

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without water or moisture

The grass is dry

not interesting

The history lecture was dry

not drunk or intoxicated

He has been dry for a year

having no more energy or resources left

My motivation for this project is dry

a particular area of activity

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a particular area of activity

He is a leader in his field

an open area of land

There is a field behind the house

to deal with a lot of questions, calls, or requests

The CEO fielded several tough questions

an open area of land used for farming or sports

The farmer is in the field

causing fear or respect through being powerful

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causing fear or respect through being powerful

They faced a formidable opponent in the finals

as much as is needed

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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

the right to vote in elections

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the right to vote in elections

Women fought for suffrage

to become less upset or excited

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to become less upset or excited

You need to calm down

to make calm or relaxed

He tried to calm down his angry friend

to become less angry or excited

Please calm down

to damage something so badly that it is no longer good or useful

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to damage something so badly that it is no longer good or useful

The rain ruined my clothes

to cause great damage to something

The rain ruined our plans

the state of being completely destroyed or failed

The war brought total ruin

the broken parts of a building that was destroyed

We visited the ancient ruins

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

in a state of sleep

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in a state of sleep

The baby is asleep

having a lot of things to do

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having a lot of things to do

I am very busy today

having a lot of work or activity to do

I am busy today

having a lot of things to do

This is a busy street

a public gathering of people to show support for a cause

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a public gathering of people to show support for a cause

They participated in a protest march

to walk with regular steps or in a determined manner

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to walk with regular steps or in a determined manner

The soldiers march together

one of the twelve parts of a year

My birthday is in March

a piece of music with a strong, regular rhythm, often for marching

They played a loud military march

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

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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

the group that controls a country

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the group that controls a country

The government passed a new law

the group of people who govern a country or area

Local government manages the city

a deep hole in a road surface

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a deep hole in a road surface

The car hit a big pothole

to start acting in a wild or uncontrolled way

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to start acting in a wild or uncontrolled way

He will go crazy

to start acting in a wild or uncontrolled way

He started to go crazy at the concert

to act in a particular way toward someone or something

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to act in a particular way toward someone or something

She treats everyone with kindness

to give medical care to someone

The doctor will treat the patient

to pay for someone else's food or drink

I will treat you to lunch today

something that gives pleasure

This chocolate is a special treat

usual, ordinary, not strange

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usual, ordinary, not strange

It is normal to feel nervous

typical or not strange

It is normal to feel nervous

doing something in a hidden or dishonest way

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doing something in a hidden or dishonest way

He is very sneaky

an expression of surprise or amazement

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an expression of surprise or amazement

Whoa, look at that!

making someone feel eager to do something

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making someone feel eager to do something

She is an inspiring teacher

the soft parts of the body of a person or animal, especially as food

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the soft parts of the body of a person or animal, especially as food

The knife cut through the flesh

physically present in front of you

I finally saw the actor in the flesh

the soft parts of a person's or animal's body under the skin

Humans have bones and flesh

the soft part of the body under the skin

The flesh of the fruit is sweet

not right or not working properly

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not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

to take something to a place

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to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

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

to make something larger or greater

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to make something larger or greater

They added to their existing debt

to put something with something else

Add some salt to the soup

a disorder that makes it hard to pay attention

He has ADD and struggles to focus

to say something more

He added that he will be late

a sound used to tell someone to be quiet

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a sound used to tell someone to be quiet

He made a shh sound

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 sudden event causing great damage or trouble

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a sudden event causing great damage or trouble

The earthquake was a disaster

extremely bad or unsuccessful

The event was a total disaster

to invent a new word or phrase

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to invent a new word or phrase

He coined a new term for this phenomenon

a flat piece of metal used as money

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a flat piece of metal used as money

I found a coin on the street

to keep away from or not go into

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to keep away from or not go into

I want to get out of this meeting

to leave a place or situation

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to leave a place or situation

Get out of the room right now

to receive an advantage or gain from something

What did you get out of that class

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

to give an impression of being something

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to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

to say words to someone

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to say words to someone

I can speak English

at this very moment

I am speaking right now

to communicate using words in a particular language

Do you speak Spanish

sounds arranged in a pleasing way

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sounds arranged in a pleasing way

I love listening to music

a difficult or unpleasant situation

He had to face the music for his actions

very good or impressive

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very good or impressive

That was a super duper show

extremely or to a great degree

It is a super duper cold day today

extremely good or excellent

This cake is super duper delicious

to arrive at a place

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to arrive at a place

How do I get to the station

to start doing something

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to start doing something

We will get to the main topic soon

to have the chance to do something

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to have the chance to do something

You get to meet the director

to cause someone to feel annoyed, worried, or discouraged

His constant talking really gets to me

in an exact manner

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in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

to continue to be in a place

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to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

a person who lacks good sense

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a person who lacks good sense

Don't be such a fool

to deceive someone

Don't try to fool me

a person who lacks good judgment

He is a complete fool

to deceive someone

You can't fool me

the number 2

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the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

a rude, mean, or annoying person

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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

to stop doing something

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to stop doing something

I want to give up smoking

to stop trying or to surrender

Don't give up now

to force someone to leave a job or place

The company had to give up some staff

matching something exactly step by step

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matching something exactly step by step

He copied the performance beat for beat

the way people or things behave and affect each other

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the way people or things behave and affect each other

The team has a great dynamic

full of energy and activity

She is a dynamic person

an unknown or unspecified person

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an unknown or unspecified person

Someone is at the door

a planned gathering of people

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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 machine that watches or checks something

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a machine that watches or checks something

I can hear my baby on the baby monitor

a piece of clothing that covers your hand

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a piece of clothing that covers your hand

I wear gloves in winter

to stop talking

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to stop talking

Just zip it and listen to me

a person who works in an office and handles paperwork

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a person who works in an office and handles paperwork

She is a secretary

a person who does office work for someone else

The secretary managed the boss's calendar

a person who holds a high administrative position in an organization or government

The secretary leads the department

a person who does office work

A secretary helps with general office duties

someone who hunts or fishes illegally

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someone who hunts or fishes illegally

The poacher was caught in the forest

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

to start sleeping

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to start sleeping

I often fall asleep while reading

in a state of sleep

The baby appears to fall asleep

to begin to sleep

I always fall asleep while reading

done by one person or group alone

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done by one person or group alone

They decided to act unilaterally

used to say what is the right thing to do

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used to say what is the right thing to do

You ought to apologize

used to say that something is the right, sensible, or desirable thing to do

You ought to study for the exam

used to say that something is likely to happen based on evidence or logic

The train ought to arrive soon

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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

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

The children play in the garden

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

to perform music on a musical instrument

Can you play a song

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

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

friendly or pleasant

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friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

enjoyable or good

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enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

a substance that can cause illness or death

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a substance that can cause illness or death

The snake's poison is strong

an informal word for an alcoholic drink that someone chooses to have

What is your poison tonight

to give a poisonous substance to someone

He tried to poison the king

a substance that can cause illness or death

The snake had a deadly poison

not as good as others

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not as good as others

He felt like a second class citizen

a specific level within a military or naval rank

He was promoted to second class

of a lower standard or rank

This is a second-class service

to bring to an end

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to bring to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

the end of an event or activity

She is near the finish of her project

the final appearance of a surface

The wood has a glossy finish

an outdoor area with equipment for children to play on

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an outdoor area with equipment for children to play on

The children are at the playground

a place with equipment for children to play

Children run around the playground

a place for people to relax and have fun

The city is a playground for tourists

a small room for storing things

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a small room for storing things

Put your coat in the closet

kept hidden or private

He is a closet fan of that band

harm or damage to the body

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harm or damage to the body

He has a serious injury

damage to a person's mental or emotional well-being

This event caused him a severe mental injury

damage to the body caused by an accident or attack

He suffered a serious injury

not different

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not different

We have the same car

a thing that is being talked about

I saw the same man yesterday

the daughter of a person's son or daughter

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the daughter of a person's son or daughter

She is my granddaughter

a choice that you make after thinking

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a choice that you make after thinking

It was a difficult decision

the act of choosing between two or more possibilities

He made a difficult decision

to keep away from something

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to keep away from something

Stay away from the fire

to repeat someone's words

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to repeat someone's words

He likes to quote famous authors

to say the exact words someone else said

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to say the exact words someone else said

Can you quote the text exactly

a short passage taken from a text, speech, or statement

She included a famous quote in her essay

a statement of how much something will cost

He asked for a quote for the repairs

a small piece of stiff paper used for writing notes

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a small piece of stiff paper used for writing notes

I wrote the vocabulary on an index card

a small piece of paper stuck to something to show payment or ownership

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a small piece of paper stuck to something to show payment or ownership

I need a stamp for the letter

to put your foot down hard

He stamped his foot

to press a mark onto a surface

She stamped the document with the official seal

a small tool or mark used to print a design

He put a stamp on the paper

to have or keep something as your property

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to have or keep something as your property

They own a big house

by yourself or without help

I live on my own

a person who belongs to a particular group

He is one of our own

to accept responsibility for something and deal with it confidently

He decided to own his mistakes

to be referred to by a particular name

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to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

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

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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

a particular area or point

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a particular area or point

This is a nice spot for a picnic

to see or notice someone or something

I spotted him in the crowd

to pay for someone's bill or cost

I will spot you for lunch today

a strong liking for something

She has a soft spot for cats

in the lower or nearby location

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in the lower or nearby location

Come down here and see this

all of something

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all of something

I ate the whole pizza

not damaged or missing any parts

I ate the whole apple

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

an informal word for a father

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an informal word for a father

You are my super daddy

to touch someone with your lips as a sign of love

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to touch someone with your lips as a sign of love

She kissed her baby on the forehead

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

In scene

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

someone who talks a lot

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someone who talks a lot

My little sister is a chatterbox

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