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Modern Family — Season 9 Episode 12

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CEFR level

exactly in this place

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exactly in this place

I will wait for you right here

in this exact place

Stay right here

in the exact place where someone is

My book is right here

to be reasonable or understandable

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to be reasonable or understandable

This does not make sense

to be logical or understandable

What you are saying makes sense

to be logical or easy to understand

Your explanation makes sense

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

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to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to finally be in a particular situation

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to finally be in a particular situation

We ended up with no money

to finally have or reach something

She ended up with the job

to finally have something after a series of events

They ended up with a huge debt

to finally have something

You will end up with a good grade

a state where things are equal

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a state where things are equal

The ecosystem is in balance

to make things equal or steady

You should balance the weight

to keep different things in the right amounts

I try to balance work and life

to keep something from falling

He can balance on one leg

to form an opinion about something

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to form an opinion about something

We need to evaluate the results

to judge the value or quality of something

We need to evaluate the results

each time that something happens

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each time that something happens

Every time I see him I smile

to make someone or something die

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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

money paid for a service

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money paid for a service

The entrance fee is ten dollars

money paid for a service

You have to pay an entry fee

or something like that

In scene

or something like that

Do you want some tea or something?

or something like that

Do you want coffee or something

to understand something

In scene

to understand something

I got it

to move something to a position

In scene

to move something to a position

Put the book on the table

to make someone go through a difficult situation

The mistake put him in a difficult situation

to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put this

to direct your attention or effort toward something

She put all her energy into the project

to go into a place or vehicle

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to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

to ask someone to come or join

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to ask someone to come or join

I will invite him to join us

to make people want to come in or join

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to make people want to come in or join

I will invite my friends to the party

a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or do something

I received an invite to the wedding

used to show something is surprising or extreme

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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 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

a cupboard with shelves for storing or displaying items

In scene

a cupboard with shelves for storing or displaying items

The plates are in the cabinet

a group of senior officials who advise a head of government

The cabinet met to discuss the new law

a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers for storing things

I put the plates in the kitchen cabinet

to be upset or annoyed by something

In scene

to be upset or annoyed by something

I don't mind the cold

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

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the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

He has a brilliant mind

to have a plan or intention to do something

I mind to help him

to be responsible for something

Please mind your step on the stairs

to make sounds showing you think something is funny

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to make sounds showing you think something is funny

He laughs at the joke

something funny that makes people smile or make sounds of amusement

That joke was a good laugh

the sound made when happy or amused

I heard her laugh

not correct or true

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not correct or true

Your answer is wrong

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

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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

any person

In scene

any person

Is anybody here

any person

Does anybody want cake?

a person, not a specific one

I didn't see anybody

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

In scene

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

He stole my pen

something that is sold for a very low price

This jacket was a steal

to take attention or praise that someone else should get

She stole the show

to take something that does not belong to you

Someone tried to steal my bike

taken without permission

Someone tried to steal my bag

a sudden worsening of a condition

In scene

a sudden worsening of a condition

My asthma tends to flare up in the winter

a sudden occurrence or increase of something

The conflict flared up again

a sudden increase in the severity of a medical condition

Her eczema flared up last night

a sudden increase of something bad

The doctor checked the flare-up on his skin

having a strong flavor or effect

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having a strong flavor or effect

The coffee has a strong taste

having a lot of skill or ability

She is a strong candidate for the job

very good or effective at persuading people

She made a strong argument

having great power or force

He is a strong man

the state of being free from guilt or wrongdoing

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the state of being free from guilt or wrongdoing

The lawyer proved his innocence

the state of not being guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

He proved his innocence in court

to tell someone you are grateful

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to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to ask personal questions that are not your business

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to ask personal questions that are not your business

I don't mean to pry

to lift or open something using a tool or leverage

He pried the lid off the jar

to go back to a place or person

In scene

to go back to a place or person

He came back home early

extremely gentle or smooth to the touch

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extremely gentle or smooth to the touch

This blanket is ultra soft

to wait for a short time

In scene

to wait for a short time

Hang on a minute

to fix something in a place

Hang on the poster here

to be decided by something

Success hangs on your hard work

to keep something in your possession

Please hang on to this receipt

someone who lives near you

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someone who lives near you

He is my new neighbor

the side opposite to right

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the side opposite to right

Turn left here

to go away from someone or something

In scene

to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

a piece of clothing worn in ancient Rome

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a piece of clothing worn in ancient Rome

He wore a white toga

different from what is normal or usual

In scene

different from what is normal or usual

Today is a special day

a product or service that is not usual or is temporarily available

The lunch special is very cheap

something that gives pleasure

Getting ice cream was a special treat

different from what is usual

Today is a very special day

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

In scene

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

It is simply a matter of time

in a simple or straightforward manner

She explained it simply

used to emphasize a statement

It is simply amazing

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

I simply wanted to help

a medical procedure to fix or remove something inside the body

In scene

a medical procedure to fix or remove something inside the body

He needs heart surgery

a place where a doctor or dentist sees patients

The doctor is at his surgery

an operation done by a doctor

The surgery was successful

an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

In scene

an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

Love can cause pain

a baked food made from flour and water

This pain is fresh

someone or something that is annoying

Stop being a pain

up to the time when

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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

not of a high standard

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not of a high standard

That move was bush league

of poor quality or skill

That was a bush league move

not professional or of low quality

That was a bush-league move

to continue despite difficulties

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to continue despite difficulties

I know it is hard, but hang in there

to strongly dislike

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to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

to think of as being something

In scene

to think of as being something

I consider him a friend

to think about a particular fact when making a decision

You should consider the cost before buying it

to think about something carefully

I will consider your offer

to put something in a place for later use

In scene

to put something in a place for later use

Store the grain in the barn

coming or waiting to happen

There is a surprise in store for you

a place where goods are sold

I am going to the store

a place where goods are sold

I went to the store

an informal discussion between people

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an informal discussion between people

We had a long conversation

someone who is walking past a place

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someone who is walking past a place

A passerby helped the lost child

a person who is walking past a place

A passerby saw the accident

to speak about a topic

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to speak about a topic

We need to talk about the plan

to highlight how extreme something is

Talk about a lucky break

to say something about a particular subject

They talked about the project

a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

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a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

He cast his vote for the candidate

to make a choice in an election or meeting

I will vote tomorrow

used to change the subject or return to a previous topic

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used to change the subject or return to a previous topic

Anyhoo, let's get back to the main point

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

to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

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to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

I will deal with the problem tomorrow

to be concerned with or discuss a specific subject

This book deals with ancient history

to engage in business or communication with a person

I do not like dealing with rude people

to take action to solve a problem

I have to deal with this problem

a happy look on your face with your mouth turned up

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a happy look on your face with your mouth turned up

He has a beautiful smile

to show kindness or approval to someone

Fortune smiled on the family

to show happiness by curving your mouth

She smiled at me

to make a happy face with your mouth turned up

She gave a small smile

in a higher position than something else

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in a higher position than something else

The book is on top of the desk

besides something else

On top of that she was late

to be in control of something

She is on top of the situation

dealing with or managing something

She is on top of her work

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

to make a sick person healthy

In scene

to make a sick person healthy

The doctor cured the patient

to preserve food with salt or smoke

They cure the meat with salt

to make an illness or problem go away

The medicine cured her

something that makes you healthy

They found a cure for the flu

to begin to be something

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to begin to be something

She wants to become a doctor

to change into a particular state or condition

Water will become ice

to look good on someone

That dress really becomes you

starting to be something

The weather will become cold

to find something for the first time

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to find something for the first time

They discovered a new planet

content

Scientists discovered a new planet

with the inner part on the outside

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with the inner part on the outside

Your shirt is inside out

with the inner part turned to the outside

You are wearing your shirt inside out

the number of points in a game

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the number of points in a game

The score is two to one

to get or achieve something

He managed to score two tickets to the game

the written music for a movie or play

The movie has an amazing score

a group of twenty things

A score of birds flew past

an alcoholic drink made from grapes

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an alcoholic drink made from grapes

I drink red wine

to treat someone to drinks or a meal as a way to gain their favor

They wined and dined the potential client

the person who wins a contest

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the person who wins a contest

He is the world champion

to fight for or support a cause

She will champion the cause of education

the state of being well or ill

In scene

the state of being well or ill

Exercise is good for your health

the state of being free from illness or injury

Eating vegetables is good for your health

the condition of a person's body or mind

Her health is improving

to check that something is true or correct

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to check that something is true or correct

Make sure the door is locked

to make certain that something happens

In scene

to make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

having no doubt; confident

Make sure of the facts

to do something to be certain that a situation is as you want it to be

Make sure the door is locked

unable to feel anything

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unable to feel anything

My fingers are numb from the cold

unable to feel anything

My feet are numb from the cold

going far down from the surface or having great depth

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going far down from the surface or having great depth

The ocean is very deep

having a low sound

He has a deep voice

very strong or intense

He has a deep love for music

having a lot of money

He has deep pockets

a word or value that means "no" or less than zero

In scene

a word or value that means "no" or less than zero

He gave a negative answer

not good or harmful

He has a negative attitude

a value or charge that is below zero

This number is negative

bad or not positive

He has a negative attitude

happening only once

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happening only once

This is a one time offer

having happened or existed only once

This is a one time payment

happening only once

I saw him one time

used or happening only once

This is a one-time offer

to quickly read or search through

In scene

to quickly read or search through

I looked through the reports

to say no to an offer or request

In scene

to say no to an offer or request

I will pass on that offer

to move past someone or something

He passed the car

an official document that lets you enter a place

I have a security pass

to be successful in a test or exam

I passed the exam

no longer fashionable or modern

This hat is passé

an instruction to do something

In scene

an instruction to do something

The captain gave a strict order

the way things are placed or happen one after another

Put the books in alphabetical order

a group of people with a shared purpose or organization

He joined a religious order

to ask for food or drink in a restaurant

I want to order a pizza

to seem or appear a certain way

In scene

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

used to get someone's attention

In scene

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

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

All right, let's move on

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

not quick to understand or learn

In scene

not quick to understand or learn

He is a bit dense

having parts that are close together

The forest was very dense

the theme or idea being discussed

In scene

the theme or idea being discussed

This is a difficult subject

to make someone experience something unpleasant

He subjected the prisoner to torture

a person who is ruled by a monarch or government

He is a loyal subject of the queen

a person who is being studied or tested

The king protected his subjects

in the same place or group as each other

In scene

in the same place or group as each other

We study together

in a romantic relationship again after a breakup

They got back together recently

to join separate parts to make a single whole

How much is it all together

in a sensible and well-planned way

She is a very together person

a large number of

In scene

a large number of

I have many books

not polite; showing bad manners

In scene

not polite; showing bad manners

He was very rude to the waiter

the number 2

In scene

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

an organized activity with rules for fun or sport

In scene

an organized activity with rules for fun or sport

I love this game

natural ability at something

In scene

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

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