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Modern Family — Season 9 Episode 14

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something that makes you feel anxious

In scene

something that makes you feel anxious

My main concern is the weather

a large business organization

It is a large manufacturing concern

to be about or relate to something

This problem concerns all of us

something that is your job or duty to deal with

That is none of your concern

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

to be required or expected to do something

In scene

to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

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

very small in size

In scene

very small in size

I have a mini car

any person

In scene

any person

Does anybody want cake?

a person, not a specific one

In scene

a person, not a specific one

I didn't see anybody

any person

Is anybody here

sexually attractive

In scene

sexually attractive

She looks foxy in that dress

smart or quick-witted

He is a foxy businessman

clever at tricking people

He used a foxy trick to win

a card given to someone you love on Valentine's Day

In scene

a card given to someone you love on Valentine's Day

She received many valentines today

a day for expressing love to someone

In scene

a day for expressing love to someone

Happy Valentines

a day for expressing love

In scene

a day for expressing love

I bought a gift for Valentines

a special day for lovers on February 14

Valentine's Day is on February 14

to learn or discover something

In scene

to learn or discover something

I will find out the answer

to discover that someone has done something wrong or dishonest

I hope he does not find out

to discover or get facts about something

I want to find out the truth

to start to have strong romantic feelings for someone

In scene

to start to have strong romantic feelings for someone

They fell in love at first sight

to begin to feel love for someone

They will fall in love soon

in a state of sleep

In scene

in a state of sleep

The baby is asleep

a few days ago

In scene

a few days ago

I saw him the other day

a day not long ago

I saw him the other day

a day not long ago

I visited him the other day

a large road for fast car travel

In scene

a large road for fast car travel

We took the freeway to the city

a wide, fast road for cars

The freeway is very crowded today

to speak with someone

In scene

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

very close to something or someone

In scene

very close to something or someone

He sat next to me

very close to being true

It is next to impossible

coming after the current one

Who is next to go

close to something

The book is next to the lamp

not interesting or exciting

In scene

not interesting or exciting

This movie is boring

relating to the Roman Catholic Church

In scene

relating to the Roman Catholic Church

She is Catholic

a thought or plan in your mind

In scene

a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

very ugly or unpleasant to look at

In scene

very ugly or unpleasant to look at

That dress is hideous

to increase the level of something

In scene

to increase the level of something

I was bumped from the flight

to push someone out of a position

They bumped me from the flight

to have sexual intercourse

They bumped

to strike or knock against something

I bumped into the table

a sudden rise in amount or level

We need a salary bump

a deep, heavy bass sound in music

I can hear the bass bump

a small raised area on a surface

He has a bump on his head

to push someone out of a position

They bumped him from the team

a device for making calls

In scene

a device for making calls

The phone is on the table

to make a telephone call

I will phone you tomorrow

a device used to make calls and access the internet

My phone is charging

to go somewhere together with someone

In scene

to go somewhere together with someone

I will go with you to the store

to pick or select something

In scene

to pick or select something

I will go with the red car

to look good or be suitable together

This tie goes with your suit

to be or become involved with someone or something

I want to go with someone who is kind

a way things are not the same

In scene

a way things are not the same

What is the difference between these two?

a change or effect that something causes

Your help made a big difference

a way in which things are not the same

There is a big difference between these colors

the Japanese art of folding paper

In scene

the Japanese art of folding paper

I love making origami

the art of folding paper into shapes

Origami creates beautiful shapes

the number 6

In scene

the number 6

I have six apples

used to add another point

In scene

used to add another point

Besides, it is too late

used to add another point to what has been said

Besides it is raining outside

in addition to what has been said

Besides it is getting late

other than; not including

No one was there besides me

a regular pattern of sound or movement

In scene

a regular pattern of sound or movement

He spoke with a gentle cadence

used to make a polite request

In scene

used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

an injury from an animal's teeth

In scene

an injury from an animal's teeth

He has a dog bite on his leg

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

a short part of a speech or performance

I heard a sound bite on the news

to make yourself ready for something

In scene

to make yourself ready for something

Get ready for school

to share the same view as someone

In scene

to share the same view as someone

We agree on this point

to say that you accept or agree with something

I agree with you

to say yes or have the same opinion

I agree with your plan

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

In scene

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

without stopping

In scene

without stopping

She talked endlessly

as a substitute or different option

In scene

as a substitute or different option

I will have tea instead of coffee

as a different choice

There was no coffee, so I drank tea instead

in place of something else

I chose tea instead of coffee

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn it, I forgot my keys

an exclamation used to show frustration, anger, or disappointment

Damn it I missed the bus

for all time, always

In scene

for all time, always

I will love you forever

for a very long period

I will remember this day forever

used to show you are annoyed or upset

In scene

used to show you are annoyed or upset

Ugh, I hate waking up early

not shut or blocked

In scene

not shut or blocked

The window is open

not yet filled or taken

I am open to suggestions

to start or make something start

The store is open now

to move something so that it is no longer closed or blocked

Please open the door

to run away from danger

In scene

to run away from danger

They had to flee the city

to leave a place quickly to escape danger

They had to flee the burning building

to be completely covered by something

In scene

to be completely covered by something

The house was buried in snow

to win against a team by a large amount

They buried the other team 5-0

to put something in a place where it cannot be found

The dog likes to bury its bone

to put a dead body into the ground

They buried the body

to make someone agree to do something

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to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

In scene

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

an informal way to say no

In scene

an informal way to say no

Do you want more? Uh uh

a sound used to say no

He went uh-uh when I offered him some food

very foolish or lacking intelligence

In scene

very foolish or lacking intelligence

That idea is brain dead

not thinking or reacting

In scene

not thinking or reacting

I feel brain dead after this exam

having no brain activity

The patient was declared brain dead

a degree or step in a scale

In scene

a degree or step in a scale

Turn the volume up one notch

to make a small cut or mark in something

He notched the wood to mark the spot

more physically attractive

In scene

more physically attractive

She looks sexier in that dress

a lot (used as an informal word for "very")

In scene

a lot (used as an informal word for "very")

That's mucho better

to be required or expected to do something

In scene

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

not less than; at the very least

In scene

not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

to stop sleeping and become conscious

In scene

to stop sleeping and become conscious

I wake up at seven

to cause someone to stop sleeping

Wake up your sister

to stop sleeping

I wake up early every morning

to stop sleeping and open your eyes

I wake up early every day

to stop sleeping

I wake up early every day

pleasing to look at

In scene

pleasing to look at

She is very good looking

pleasant to look at

He is a very good looking person

to not be able to do something

In scene

to not be able to do something

I cannot swim

not good or convincing

In scene

not good or convincing

That is a lame excuse

not good or convincing

That is a lame excuse

unable to walk normally because of an injury or problem with a leg or foot

The horse is lame

a liquid that you can drink

In scene

a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

an expression of relief or gratitude

In scene

an expression of relief or gratitude

Thank god you are safe

to feel or show you are happy something bad did not happen

I thank God that we are safe

said when you are happy about something

Thank God we are here

directly under something

In scene

directly under something

The cat is underneath the table

the part that is below something

I looked underneath the car

if something happens or as a preparation

In scene

if something happens or as a preparation

Take an umbrella just in case

done in order to be prepared for a possibility, even if it is unlikely

I took an umbrella just in case

the act of mentioning famous people you know to impress others

In scene

the act of mentioning famous people you know to impress others

Stop that name dropping

mentioning famous people you know to impress others

He is known for name dropping

the act of mentioning famous people you know to impress others

He is always name dropping to seem important

an informal word for a woman

In scene

an informal word for a woman

She is a great gal

changed from solid to liquid by heat

In scene

changed from solid to liquid by heat

The molten metal was poured into the mold

something that matters a lot

In scene

something that matters a lot

This is a big deal

something that does not matter much

It is no big deal

something that is very important or serious

It is not a big deal

a bright red or orange wild flower

In scene

a bright red or orange wild flower

The field is full of red poppies

from a past time until now

In scene

from a past time until now

I have lived here ever since I was a child

continuously from a past point in time until the present

I have lived here ever since

from a time

I have lived here ever since

from a point in the past until now

She has been happy ever since

following older ways or styles

In scene

following older ways or styles

He has an old school style

to strike something, like a door

In scene

to strike something, like a door

Knock on the door

to say unkind things about someone or something

Her performance knocked them out

to cause a woman to become pregnant

He knocked her up

to lower the amount or value of something

They knocked ten dollars off

happening for the first time

In scene

happening for the first time

This is my first time here

doing something for the first time

I am visiting Paris for the first time

the first time something happens

It is my first time here

doing something for the first time

It was my first time at this school

happening or being done for the first time

This is my first-time visit

the period from noon to evening

In scene

the period from noon to evening

I have a meeting in the afternoon

the time between noon and evening

We have a meeting in the afternoon

impressive or excellent in slang

In scene

impressive or excellent in slang

Check out this bad boy

a man who behaves in a way that breaks rules

She likes the bad boy

having many sexual partners

In scene

having many sexual partners

He called her slutty

to make something right

In scene

to make something right

Please correct my mistakes

right or true

Your answer is correct

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

In scene

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

I don't live there anymore

now not happening or existing

I don't live here anymore

not happening or existing now

I don't go there anymore

not happening or existing now

They don't play together anymore

the place where someone lives or works

In scene

the place where someone lives or works

What is your home address

to think about and begin to solve a problem or question

We need to address the issue

to speak to or send something to someone

He addressed the crowd

a formal talk given to an audience

The president gave an address

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

clear and exact

In scene

clear and exact

I need specific instructions

clearly defined or identified

I have a specific goal

the hair that grows on a person's head

In scene

the hair that grows on a person's head

She has a beautiful head of hair

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

In scene

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

He has a brilliant mind

to be upset or annoyed by something

I don't mind the cold

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 bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

a set of connected parts that work together

In scene

a set of connected parts that work together

The school has a new system

the human body and its functions

Her immune system is very strong

a way of doing something

We need a better system to organize our files

the way your hair is cut and styled

In scene

the way your hair is cut and styled

I need a haircut

a reduction in the value of an asset or investment

The bondholders had to accept a haircut

having no mistakes or defects

In scene

having no mistakes or defects

This diamond is perfect

a reason you give to explain a mistake

That is just a perfect for being late

to make something have no mistakes or defects

She wants to perfect her skills

a score or mark given for school work

She got a perfect on her history exam

at the back of something

In scene

at the back of something

The cat is behind the sofa

in the space at the back of something

The ball is behind the chair

the part of the body you sit on

He fell on his behind

the person or thing that causes something to happen

She is the force behind this project

not on time

He is behind schedule

without someone knowing

He did it behind my back

to give support to someone or something

We are behind you

left in a place when you go away

He left his keys behind

from the start; in the first place

In scene

from the start; in the first place

To begin with we need a plan

to start doing something

Let us begin with the first chapter

to start a process or situation

We will begin with a short story

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