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Modern Family — Season 10 Episode 6

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not shut or blocked

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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

a sweet yellow or pink fruit with a fuzzy skin

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a sweet yellow or pink fruit with a fuzzy skin

I love eating peaches

a soft orange-pink color

She wore a peach dress

something that is very good or pleasing

She is a real peach

a win in a competition or struggle

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a win in a competition or struggle

They celebrated the victory after the game

success in a competition or battle

They celebrated their victory

the act of preparing food

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the act of preparing food

I enjoy cooking dinner

the act of making food

Cooking is my favorite hobby

a feeling of being nervous or upset

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a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

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to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

good-looking, especially in a strong or elegant way

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good-looking, especially in a strong or elegant way

He is very handsome

to do something as a reaction to something

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to do something as a reaction to something

How did he respond to the news

to say or do something as an answer

Please respond to my question

to say something when someone asks you a question or speaks to you

Please respond to my question

content

He didn't respond to the email

a system where a country extends its power and influence over other countries

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a system where a country extends its power and influence over other countries

Imperialism often causes conflict between nations

a short test to see if someone is good at acting or singing

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a short test to see if someone is good at acting or singing

She has an audition tomorrow

a short performance to get a job

I failed my audition for the play

a short performance to test a performer's ability

The dancer's audition was amazing

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

the quality of not being proud or boastful

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the quality of not being proud or boastful

She showed great modesty about her success

the quality of being careful not to show too much of your body

She dressed with modesty

a smaller amount or number

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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 woman who makes clever or funny remarks

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a woman who makes clever or funny remarks

The famous quipstress made everyone laugh with her jokes

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

Many thanks for the help

a person who lives alone and avoids others

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a person who lives alone and avoids others

The recluse lived alone in the woods

before now; in the past

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before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

no more than

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no more than

It is only a scratch

being the one and only

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being the one and only

You are my only friend

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

I have only two dollars

in a very good or complete way

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in a very good or complete way

It is perfectly normal

a female deer

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a female deer

A doe was grazing

to make something happen

I will do my homework

to show or read as text

The sign does not indicate the name

to give the impression of being something

You doe to be ready

very impressive or excellent

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very impressive or excellent

The food at this restaurant is out of this world

an expression of surprise or amazement

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an expression of surprise or amazement

Whoa, look at that!

to heat an oven before cooking

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to heat an oven before cooking

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees

a device for baking or heating food

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a device for baking or heating food

Put the cake in the oven

in spite of that

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in spite of that

It was cold; nonetheless, he went swimming

despite what was said before

It was raining but I went out nonetheless

happening or done before the usual or expected time

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happening or done before the usual or expected time

I arrived early today

near the beginning of a period of time

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near the beginning of a period of time

I woke up early today

at a time before the present

We arrived early

to move into a room or building

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to move into a room or building

Please come in

to be sold or found in a particular form

This dress comes in red

to have a part or role in a situation

Where does the expert come in

to finish in a particular position in a competition

She came in second in the race

to arrive or finish in a position

She came in first in the race

to be useful in a situation

This tool will come in handy later

to become involved in a situation

They asked me to come in on the project

to say something without saying it directly

In scene

to say something without saying it directly

He implied that he was tired

to say something without saying it directly

Silence may imply consent

to look at something for a period of time

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to look at something for a period of time

I like to watch movies

to pay attention to what you are doing

Watch your step on the stairs

to take care of someone or something

Please watch my bag

a small clock worn on the wrist

My watch is broken

a set of connected parts that work together

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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

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

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

to make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

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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 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

a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

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a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

Thanks for your help. No problem.

without any difficulty

I solved the puzzle with no problem

happening after a particular time

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happening after a particular time

We will eat later

happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

no longer living

The late king died long ago

happening or done not long ago

That is a later development

at a time in the future or after a particular event

I will do it later

at a time that comes after the present

See you later

at a time in the future

I will be back later

happening after the expected time

The later train arrived at midnight

old

This is a later work of the artist

not on time

He is later than usual

not on time

She is later than we expected

a piece of music with words

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a piece of music with words

I love this song

a short piece of music with words

She sang a short song

a word or phrase that someone is called

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a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

without doubt; definitely

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without doubt; definitely

I will certainly help you

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

It is a bit expensive, you know

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

a piece of clothing worn from the waist down

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a piece of clothing worn from the waist down

She is wearing a red skirt

to go around something instead of dealing with it

He tried to skirt the issue

land and buildings that people buy and sell

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land and buildings that people buy and sell

He works in real estate

to attack someone sexually in a group

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to attack someone sexually in a group

He was arrested for group molesting

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

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

a unit for measuring weight, equal to about 28 grams

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a unit for measuring weight, equal to about 28 grams

The recipe calls for one ounce of butter

a very small quantity of something

He does not have an ounce of energy

a unit of weight equal to 1/16 of a pound

He bought ten ounces of cheese

to raise a topic for discussion

In scene

to raise a topic for discussion

I will take this up with my boss

to agree to an offer or suggestion

I will take up the offer

to start doing something

She took up the project

to fill or use a space

The sofa takes up too much space

to fill someone's mind or time completely

This project will take up all my time

to lift and remove something

They took up the old carpet

to begin a new hobby or activity

I will take up tennis next week

to begin doing a new activity or task

I want to take up tennis

used to call attention or express surprise

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used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

to put your arms around something and hold it close

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to put your arms around something and hold it close

He hugged his friend goodbye

an act of putting arms around someone

Give me a hug

to stay very near to something

The road hugs the coastline

a short piece of writing on a topic

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a short piece of writing on a topic

I have to write an essay for school

a short piece of writing on a topic

She wrote a short essay for class

thin sheets used for writing or printing

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thin sheets used for writing or printing

I need a piece of paper

to put a layer of material over a surface

They decided to paper the bedroom

a piece of writing for school or publication

She wrote a paper about history

very bad

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very bad

The weather was terrible

something very unpleasant

The weather is terrible today

extremely unpleasant or of low quality

The weather is terrible today

a long piece of writing on a particular subject for a university degree

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a long piece of writing on a particular subject for a university degree

She is writing her thesis

a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved

His thesis is that technology changes society

a long piece of writing on a particular subject

Students must submit a thesis

to finish a task, use something up, or endure a difficult period

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to finish a task, use something up, or endure a difficult period

I need to get through my homework

to succeed in reaching someone by telephone or communication

I could not get through to him

to successfully go from one side to the other

The car could not get through the narrow street

kind and easy to get along with

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kind and easy to get along with

The neighbors are very friendly

showing kindness and warmth

She is a very friendly person

not intended to harm someone on your own side

We must avoid friendly fire

happening quickly or in a short time

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happening quickly or in a short time

She gave a quick answer

able to think or understand things fast

She has a quick mind

the sensitive flesh under the fingernails or toenails

He cut his nail too short and reached the quick

a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

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a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

I bought a movie ticket

a fine or notice for a traffic violation

In scene

a fine or notice for a traffic violation

He got a parking ticket

a piece of paper that gives you entry or travel rights

I bought a ticket for the concert

a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

I need to buy my train ticket

to be worthy of something

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to be worthy of something

You deserve to be happy

to be worthy of something

You deserve a break

a piece of clothing that supports the breasts

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a piece of clothing that supports the breasts

She bought a new bra

very foolish or unreasonable

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very foolish or unreasonable

That is a crazy idea

very attracted or enthusiastic

I am crazy about this song

mentally ill or very foolish

He is acting crazy

a small box that contains juice

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a small box that contains juice

The child has a juice box

not able to cause harm or danger

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not able to cause harm or danger

The spider is harmless

in any case

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in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

to try too hard to gain someone's affection

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to try too hard to gain someone's affection

He over wooed her with constant messages

the people watching a performance

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the people watching a performance

The audience cheered after the song

a group of people who watch, listen to, or read something

The audience enjoyed the show

a formal meeting with an important person

He requested an audience with the King

the floor above the ground floor

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the floor above the ground floor

My bedroom is upstairs

trousers that reach the knees or ankles

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trousers that reach the knees or ankles

He wore leather breeches for riding

short trousers that end at the knee or just below it

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short trousers that end at the knee or just below it

The boy wore breeches with long socks

an event to collect money for a cause

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an event to collect money for a cause

The school held a fundraiser for the library

to think about something too much

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to think about something too much

Don't obsess over the small details

to think about something constantly

He obsesses over his grades

in an exact manner

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in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

small squares of pasta filled with meat or cheese

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small squares of pasta filled with meat or cheese

I love eating ravioli

happening all the time

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happening all the time

The world is constantly changing

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

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used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

to manage in a difficult situation

In scene

to manage in a difficult situation

How are you holding up

to make someone or something late

Traffic held me up

to manage a difficult situation

He held up well during the stress

to raise something in the air

Please hold up your hand

to stay true or strong over time

The theory still holds up

to rob someone using a weapon

They tried to hold up the store

to lift or keep something in a raised position

These pillars hold up the roof

to physically keep something in place or to remain valid under pressure

The pillars hold up the roof

to ask someone to stop and wait for a moment

Please hold up while I lock the door

to be able to be accepted or proven true when examined

Your theory does not hold up

a game played on a flat surface with pieces

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a game played on a flat surface with pieces

Let's play a board game

a game played on a flat surface with pieces

We played a board game together

to get a prize or victory

In scene

to get a prize or victory

She hopes to win the game

to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get someone's love or affection

He hoped to win her heart

a very big win

The election was a big win for the party

a victory or award in a competition

That was an easy win for them

the usual or normal choice

This is the win choice

to get a victory or prize

You must win in life

to look good on someone

That jacket wins on you

content

They fight to win

to get first place or defeat others

Our team will win today

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

the central part of a group

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the central part of a group

She stood in the midst of the crowd

not hard to do or understand

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not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

a cause or explanation for something

In scene

a cause or explanation for something

Give me one good reason

the ability to think and make sensible decisions

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

a short time set aside for sleeping

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a short time set aside for sleeping

It is nap time for the baby

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yep, I can help you

a word used to say yes

Yep I will be there

used to say yes or agree

Yep that sounds right

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