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Modern Family — Season 8 Episode 22

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used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

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 consume more of something than is good for you

In scene

to consume more of something than is good for you

He tends to overindulge during the holidays

to ask yourself something or feel curious

In scene

to ask yourself something or feel curious

I wonder why she is late

a feeling of surprise and admiration

She looked at the stars in wonder

something that causes surprise or admiration

The pyramids are a wonder of the world

something that causes surprise or admiration

It is a wonder that he survived

not difficult

In scene

not difficult

This task is easier

not as hard to do or understand

This math problem is easier than the last one

not difficult

There is an easier way to solve this

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

In scene

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

She has a lot of experience

something that you do or go through

It was a great experience

to have a feeling or sensation

I experienced great joy

the first year of elementary school

In scene

the first year of elementary school

She is in first grade

the first year of elementary school

First grade is fun

the first year of elementary school

He is in first grade this year

an act of putting arms around someone

In scene

an act of putting arms around someone

Give me a hug

to put your arms around something and hold it close

He hugged his friend goodbye

to stay very near to something

The road hugs the coastline

tiny drops of water in the air or on a surface

In scene

tiny drops of water in the air or on a surface

There is a lot of moisture in the air

to want to do something

In scene

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

to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

In scene

to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

Don't freak out

a person who is very strange or unusual

He is considered a bit of a freak

very strange or not normal

It was a freak accident

a machine that processes data and runs programs

In scene

a machine that processes data and runs programs

This computer runs many programs

an electronic machine for processing data

I use my computer every day

an electronic device for processing data

I use a computer for work

to go into a place

In scene

to go into a place

Please go in

(of the sun) to be covered by clouds

The sun went in behind the clouds

to start criticizing or opposing someone

The media will go in on the politician

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

to recognize something as true or valid

In scene

to recognize something as true or valid

I accept the truth

to say yes to something

She accepted the invitation

a penalty for doing something wrong

I accept your offer

to take something that is offered

He accepted the award

a place or class for physical exercise

In scene

a place or class for physical exercise

I go to the gym every day

trousers that end above the knee

I wear a gym for running

a place with equipment for physical exercise

I go to the gym every morning

a building for physical exercise

I go to the gym every morning

to achieve something

In scene

to achieve something

She finally made it

to succeed in getting somewhere

I will make it to the concert

to cause something to be a certain way

Please make it easy

to stay alive or last through a difficult experience

Many people did not make it through the storm

to succeed in doing something

He worked hard to make it

to cause something to become something

Make it a rule to arrive on time

to cause something to appear a certain way

Don't make it look so difficult

to prepare or create something

I will make it for dinner

to succeed in arriving at a place or achieving a goal

We will make it on time

the feeling of worry caused by demands

In scene

the feeling of worry caused by demands

He is under a lot of pressure

the strong effect of something pushing against something else

The water pressure is high

to try to make someone do something

They pressured him to sign the paper

to cut or grip with the teeth

In scene

to cut or grip with the teeth

The dog wants to bite the toy

a small amount of food to eat

I had a quick bite

an injury from an animal's teeth

He has a dog bite on his leg

a short part of a speech or performance

I heard a sound bite on the news

a thick slice of meat, usually beef

In scene

a thick slice of meat, usually beef

I would like a steak

to a point that reaches a particular part

In scene

to a point that reaches a particular part

The water was down to my knees

resulting from or the responsibility of someone or something

The delay was down to the bad weather

having only a specific, usually small, amount remaining

We are down to our last bottle of water

to be ready and willing to do something

Are you down to go to the cinema

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

In scene

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

What do you think of this movie

to have someone or something in your thoughts

In scene

to have someone or something in your thoughts

I am thinking of my friends

to have an idea or remember something

I can think of a better name

to start talking about a topic

Can you think of any good movies

to have an idea or opinion about something

What do you think of this book

pain in the stomach

In scene

pain in the stomach

I have a stomachache

a long strip of cloth worn around the waist or over the shoulder

In scene

a long strip of cloth worn around the waist or over the shoulder

She wore a red sash

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

a place where people dance naked for entertainment

In scene

a place where people dance naked for entertainment

He went to a strip club

a place where people perform striptease for entertainment

He went to a strip club

a sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal

In scene

a sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal

I want chocolate cake for dessert

used to ask about the quantity or price of something

In scene

used to ask about the quantity or price of something

How much is this

a person who pretends to be someone they are not

In scene

a person who pretends to be someone they are not

He is a total fraud

wrongful or criminal deception for financial gain

He was arrested for credit card fraud

to say hello or welcome someone

In scene

to say hello or welcome someone

He greeted me with a smile

to speak to someone in a friendly way when you meet them

He greeted me with a smile

a short trip to do a specific job

In scene

a short trip to do a specific job

I have to run some errands today

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

In scene

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

This is a private matter

to be of significance or relevance

It does not matter to me

a short period of time

It happened in a matter of days

the material that things are made of

Everything is made of matter

significance or relevance

This work is a matter of great importance

a difficult or troubling situation

I have a private matter to discuss with you

a topic or situation being discussed

We should focus on the matter at hand

a physical material or substance

Everything in the universe is made of matter

a subject or situation being discussed

Let us talk about a different matter

very nice or enjoyable

In scene

very nice or enjoyable

It was a delightful evening

the ability to think quickly

In scene

the ability to think quickly

He is known for his quick wit

the ability to think and understand

She has the wit to solve the problem

to begin or continue something

In scene

to begin or continue something

Please go ahead

official approval to start an activity

We got the go ahead to start

an informal word for alcoholic drinks

In scene

an informal word for alcoholic drinks

They bought some booze for the party

an informal word for alcoholic beverages

He brought some booze to the party

to drink alcoholic beverages

They like to booze on the weekends

used to show you are annoyed or upset

In scene

used to show you are annoyed or upset

Ugh, I hate waking up early

having or showing quick intelligence

In scene

having or showing quick intelligence

He is a smart student

to cause a sharp, stinging pain

My eyes began to smart

well-dressed or neat in appearance

He looks very smart in his suit

showing good judgment

It was a smart choice

a group of people related by blood or marriage

In scene

a group of people related by blood or marriage

I love my family

a set of directions for making food

Please follow the family for this dish

one part of a television or radio series

I watched the first family of the show

a small animal with short ears and no tail, often kept as a pet

In scene

a small animal with short ears and no tail, often kept as a pet

I have a cute guinea pig

a small animal with short ears and no tail, often kept as a pet

In scene

a small animal with short ears and no tail, often kept as a pet

My daughter loves to feed her guinea pig

a small animal with short ears and no tail

In scene

a small animal with short ears and no tail

Scientists used a guinea pig in the test

a person used to test something new

I was a guinea pig for their new software

no more than

In scene

no more than

It is only a scratch

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

I have only two dollars

being the one and only

You are my only friend

a sudden shaking of the ground

In scene

a sudden shaking of the ground

The earthquake damaged the building

a Spanish word for hello

In scene

a Spanish word for hello

He said hola to me

any person

In scene

any person

Can anyone help me?

a cut of beef from the rib section

In scene

a cut of beef from the rib section

I ordered a rib eye steak

a person who teaches

In scene

a person who teaches

My teacher is very kind

a person who helps others learn

He is a yoga teacher

a person who helps others learn

The teacher explains the lesson

to stay in a place and not go out

In scene

to stay in a place and not go out

They holed up in a small cabin

unusual or odd

In scene

unusual or odd

That is a peculiar smell

the subjects taught in a school or class

In scene

the subjects taught in a school or class

The school is updating its curriculum

a type of nut with a sweet taste

In scene

a type of nut with a sweet taste

I love pecan pie

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

used to add a negative statement

In scene

used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

coming before all others in time or order

In scene

coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

In scene

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

She wants to ride her new bike

a machine or structure at a fair or amusement park that people ride for fun

The roller coaster is a fun ride

a journey in a vehicle

The ride to the airport was long

to criticize or complain to someone repeatedly

Stop riding me about my mistakes

to sit on something and travel on it

I like to ride my bike

to sit on and control a moving animal

She loves to ride horses

to sit on something and travel on it

We ride the bus to school

to sit on something and move

They went for a ride

the number 9

In scene

the number 9

I have nine apples

pleasing to look at

In scene

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

a sweet-smelling liquid you put on your body

In scene

a sweet-smelling liquid you put on your body

She is wearing a nice perfume

one only, each separate

In scene

one only, each separate

I need a single sheet of paper

a piece of paper money

He paid with a single

a short music recording released to promote an album

They released a new single yesterday

only one, no more than one

I have a single dollar left

a hit in baseball that lets the batter reach second base

The player hit a single

not married or in a romantic relationship

He is currently single

a smaller amount or number

In scene

a smaller amount or number

I want less water

to ask God to protect or help

May God bless you

too many to count

The stars are endless

not having something

She is fearless

a person who receives an award or honor

In scene

a person who receives an award or honor

The honoree gave a speech at the ceremony

to move to or reach a place

In scene

to move to or reach a place

She came to my house yesterday

to occur or take place

The changes came slowly

to come to a place again

They came back to the city

a glass or plastic container for liquids

In scene

a glass or plastic container for liquids

The water is in the bottle

to put something into a bottle

They bottle the wine

to plan a direction or way to go

In scene

to plan a direction or way to go

They charted a course for the trip

a visual representation of information or data

Look at the sales chart

a list that shows the popularity of songs or albums

The song reached the top of the chart

a phrase used to introduce surprising news

In scene

a phrase used to introduce surprising news

Guess what I got a job

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

In scene

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

My arm hurts

a part of a large organization that handles a specific area of work

This is the research arm of the company

to provide with weapons or tools

The soldiers were armed

a gun or other weapon used in fighting

He had to drop his arm

sounds arranged in a pleasing way

In scene

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

organized sounds made for listening

I listen to music every day

very good or impressive

In scene

very good or impressive

This view is awesome

very good or impressive

Your performance was awesome

very good or impressive

That is an awesome idea

extremely impressive or enjoyable

That movie was awesome

to come together in a group

In scene

to come together in a group

Everyone gather around the table

to come to one place as a group

Please gather around the campfire

someone with unusual sexual desires

In scene

someone with unusual sexual desires

He is a pervert

a person who behaves in a sexually abnormal or unacceptable way

He is a pervert

to change something from what it is supposed to be

He tried to pervert the course of justice

to apply pressure to something

In scene

to apply pressure to something

Press the button

news organizations and journalists

The press is here

to make a strong request or demand

They will press us for an answer

a period of 60 seconds

In scene

a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree

One degree contains sixty minutes

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

a doctor who uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases

In scene

a doctor who uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases

The radiologist reviewed my X-ray results

not right or not working properly

In scene

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

extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

In scene

extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

It was a wonderful day

to get something good from something

In scene

to get something good from something

You will benefit from this course

something that helps you or gives you a good result

This plan has many benefits

an event to raise money for a cause

They organized a benefit for the children

content

Exercise has many benefits for health

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

to have clothing on the body

In scene

to have clothing on the body

I wear a watch

clothes that people wear

This shop sells sports wear

the damage that happens to something from normal use

The carpet began to wear

to make someone feel very tired

The hard work began to wear him

to have clothing on the body

I wear a coat in winter

to have clothing on the body

She wears a beautiful dress

to have clothing on the body

He wears a blue shirt

to have clothes or accessories on your body

You should wear a mask

to have clothes on your body

Wear your jacket before leaving

to have clothing on your body

She wears her new shoes

to show a feeling or quality through your appearance or behavior

She wears a happy expression

a particular area or position

In scene

a particular area or position

This is a beautiful place

to occur or take place

The meeting will take place tomorrow

to put something in a position

Please place the book on the table

to know or recognize someone

I know his face but I can't place him

relating to emotions or feelings

In scene

relating to emotions or feelings

She is an emotional person

in a way related to emotions

This is an emotional issue

connected to a person's feelings

He gave an emotional speech

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