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Modern Family — Season 9 Episode 13

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CEFR level

doing something for the first time

In scene

doing something for the first time

It was my first time at this school

doing something for the first time

I am visiting Paris for the first time

happening for the first time

This is my first time here

the first time something happens

It is my first time here

happening or being done for the first time

This is my first-time visit

the state of having no light

In scene

the state of having no light

The room is very dark

having a color that is not light

He has dark hair

not known or seen by most people

They have a dark past

feeling unhappy or without hope

He had a dark thought

to design or make something new

In scene

to design or make something new

Who invented the telephone?

an informal word for a man

In scene

an informal word for a man

He is a nice guy

people | an informal word for a group of people

Hi guys

an informal word for men

Those guys are tall

informal word for a group of people

Listen guys

a person who wins a game or contest

In scene

a person who wins a game or contest

The winner gets a prize

a person or thing that is very good or successful

This new idea is a real winner

someone who wins a contest or competition

He was the winner

the floor above the ground floor

In scene

the floor above the ground floor

My bedroom is upstairs

to appear suddenly and disappear quickly

In scene

to appear suddenly and disappear quickly

A light flashed in the sky

a short, sudden piece of important news

A news flash interrupted the program

a sudden bright light

I saw a sudden flash of light

a very short amount of time

He finished the job in a flash

an expression of surprise or admiration

In scene

an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

to have something at the end

In scene

to have something at the end

The movie ends with a surprise

to have something as the final part

The show ends with a loud bang

to stop existing at the same time as someone or something

His job ends with the project

feeling nervous or concerned

In scene

feeling nervous or concerned

I am worried about the exam

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

to make someone do something

In scene

to make someone do something

They forced him to leave

physical power or strength

In scene

physical power or strength

He pushed the door with force

a group of people organized for a purpose

He joined the police force

to use physical strength to move something

He forced the door open

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 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

what is left after something burns

In scene

what is left after something burns

The fireplace was full of ashes

the powder left after burning

The fire left only ashes

a biennial Test cricket series between England and Australia

England and Australia play in the Ashes series

to show the way or be in charge

In scene

to show the way or be in charge

She will lead the group

the main character in a play, movie, or show

She played the lead in the movie

a heavy soft metal

Lead is a heavy metal

a person who may be interested in buying a product or service

The police followed a new lead in the case

a wireless way to connect to the internet

In scene

a wireless way to connect to the internet

Is there wi-fi here?

a system for connecting to the internet without wires

The cafe offers free Wi-Fi

a wireless system for connecting to the internet

Is there Wi-Fi here

used to add force to a statement

In scene

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

In scene

a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

Close the door please

a movable panel that opens and closes to allow entry

The door is open

a movable barrier used to close off an entrance to a room or building

Please close the door

a panel that opens to enter a room

He is at the door

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

a close romantic or personal bond between two people

In scene

a close romantic or personal bond between two people

They have a strong relationship

a close connection between two people

They have a good relationship

the way two people or things are linked

There is a relationship between diet and health

known by many people

In scene

known by many people

He is a famous singer

a comparative form of famous, meaning more known by many people

He is more famous than his brother

making you feel ashamed or embarrassed

In scene

making you feel ashamed or embarrassed

It was a humiliating experience

making someone feel ashamed or foolish

That was a humiliating experience for him

to change to fit a new situation

In scene

to change to fit a new situation

He needs to adjust to the new city

to make small changes to something

Please adjust the volume

an organization that sells goods or services

In scene

an organization that sells goods or services

He works for a big company

a popular American television program

I watched the show Company

people who visit or are with you

I have company tonight

a long thin fiber used for knitting or sewing

In scene

a long thin fiber used for knitting or sewing

She bought some red yarn for the sweater

a long, often exaggerated story

He told a long yarn about his travels

to press against something to move it

In scene

to press against something to move it

Push the button

to try to make someone do something

My parents push me to study

to try to sell illegal or prescription drugs to people

He was caught pushing drugs on the street

still there after others have gone

In scene

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

the side opposite to right

Turn left here

to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

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

a pipe that carries away water or waste

In scene

a pipe that carries away water or waste

The drain is blocked

to successfully make a shot in basketball

He drained the shot from the corner

to make liquid flow out of something

Drain the pasta

to use all of something until it is gone

The long meeting drained my energy

to move through something

In scene

to move through something

We ran through the park

to tell someone about something in detail

Let's run through the plan

to spend all of something quickly

He ran through all his savings

to examine or process something

Let us run through the details

to move through something

Cold water runs through the pipes

to move quickly through something

He ran through the crowd

to pass or be transmitted through something

A shiver ran through her body

to look at or discuss something quickly

Please run through the plan again

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

the time that has already happened

In scene

the time that has already happened

We should learn from the past

to someone so they can consider or approve it

Please pass this document to the manager

a type of baked pastry or savory dish

He bought a fresh past

a time that is after the exact hour

It is ten past five

to be referred to by a particular name

In scene

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to be familiar with someone or something

In scene

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

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

to make something old look new again

In scene

to make something old look new again

They plan to refurbish the old house

to stop being seen or found

In scene

to stop being seen or found

The sun disappeared behind the clouds

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

In scene

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

She started to scream

to suggest something very clearly

His behavior screams guilt

to make a loud high cry

She started to scream

seeming dishonest or unreliable

In scene

seeming dishonest or unreliable

That alley looks sketchy

not having many details or not fully explained

The witness gave a sketchy description

not trustworthy or of poor quality

That neighborhood looks a bit sketchy

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

a sea animal with flippers

In scene

a sea animal with flippers

Seals live in cold waters

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

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

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

very good or surprising in a good way

In scene

very good or surprising in a good way

You did an amazing job

causing admiration or wonder

The view is amazing

causing great surprise or wonder

It was an amazing sight

the activity of walking in the countryside for pleasure

In scene

the activity of walking in the countryside for pleasure

We went for a hike in the mountains

to pull an item of clothing up higher on the body

She hiked up her socks

a command to begin a play

Hike the ball

to toss or pass something

Hike the bag to me

to go for a long walk in nature

I want to hike in the mountains

having many different aspects or parts

In scene

having many different aspects or parts

This is a multidimensional problem

a person who is easily tricked or fooled

In scene

a person who is easily tricked or fooled

Don't be such a sucker

to be in a particular position or state

In scene

to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

In scene

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

By the way, what is your name?

used to introduce a new or extra comment

By the way I like your shoes

used to introduce a new or extra topic

By the way have you finished the report

used to introduce a new or related topic

By the way did you call Mom

used to add a side comment

By the way I saw your brother yesterday

to move behind someone and go where they go

In scene

to move behind someone and go where they go

The dog followed me home

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

In scene

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

Follow the latest news

to happen or appear after something else in order

Night follows day

to do what someone tells you to do

You should follow the instructions

to understand what someone is saying or doing

Do you follow my instructions

a condition with frequent watery bowel movements

In scene

a condition with frequent watery bowel movements

The baby has diarrhea

to get something by paying money

In scene

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

to handle a situation in a certain way

In scene

to handle a situation in a certain way

You should play it safe

to perform a role in a film or play

He plays a doctor in the movie

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

The children play in the garden

to perform music on a musical instrument

Can you play a song

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

In scene

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

to make a bad feeling less strong

In scene

to make a bad feeling less strong

This medicine helps to relieve the pain

to take something away from someone

He was relieved of his duties

to take the place of someone at work

I will relieve you at six

to pass urine from the body

He needed to relieve himself

to get pleasure from something

In scene

to get pleasure from something

I enjoy reading books

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

very small in size or amount

In scene

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

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

the year before the current one

In scene

the year before the current one

I moved here last year

the year just before the current one

It was colder last year

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

In scene

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

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

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

costing a very large amount of money

In scene

costing a very large amount of money

The new phone is crazy expensive

a loud sound that warns of danger

In scene

a loud sound that warns of danger

The fire alarm rang

a device that makes a loud noise to warn people

He set the alarm for seven

to make someone feel afraid or worried

Don't alarm the children

having no contents

In scene

having no contents

The room is empty

to flow out into a larger body of water

The river empties into the sea

lacking purpose or value

These are empty promises

to take everything out of a container

Please empty the trash

must or need to

In scene

must or need to

I gotta go now

to need to do something

I gotta go now

to form a picture in your mind

In scene

to form a picture in your mind

Imagine a beautiful beach

to create a picture in your mind

Just imagine a world without war

to form a mental image of something

Imagine you are on a beach

in a way that is not planned

In scene

in a way that is not planned

I dropped the glass accidentally

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

not laughing or playing around

In scene

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

odd or surprising

In scene

odd or surprising

She has some kooky ideas

a machine for playing videotapes

In scene

a machine for playing videotapes

I found an old VCR

to say something not serious

In scene

to say something not serious

I am just kidding

a young person

The kid is playing

to think about something carefully

In scene

to think about something carefully

I will consider your offer

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

extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

In scene

extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

It was a wonderful day

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

the result of reaching a goal

In scene

the result of reaching a goal

Hard work leads to success

a word used to say hi

In scene

a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

for what reason

In scene

for what reason

How come you are late?

for what reason

How come you are late

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