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Modern Family — Season 10 Episode 13

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a set of people who work together

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a set of people who work together

They are a strong team

to cancel or reverse an action

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to cancel or reverse an action

I want to undo my mistake

to open something that was tied or fastened

Undo the knot

something that is wrong or incorrect

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something that is wrong or incorrect

I made a mistake

to think something is different than it really is

I mistook him for his brother

to be referred to by a particular name

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to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

smart or quick to learn

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smart or quick to learn

She is a bright student

shining with a lot of light

The sun is very bright today

full of hope and good possibilities

The student has a bright future

not showing good judgment

That was not a bright idea

a feeling of romantic connection between two people

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a feeling of romantic connection between two people

They have great chemistry

the study of substances and how they change

I like chemistry class

a soft white cheese made from cream

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a soft white cheese made from cream

I put cream cheese on the bread

a soft, mild cheese made from cream

I put cream cheese on my bagel

a smooth, mild cheese made from cream

I used cream cheese in the recipe

a soft, mild cheese used as a spread

Spread some cream cheese on your toast

expecting a baby

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expecting a baby

They have a baby on the way

coming soon or getting closer

My friend is on the way

in the process of traveling to a place

I am on the way to school

a loud cry or shout

In scene

a loud cry or shout

Hoo! Look at that!

right or true

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right or true

Your answer is correct

to make something right

In scene

to make something right

Please correct my mistakes

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

to feel happy about something that will happen

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to feel happy about something that will happen

I look forward to meeting you

to feel happy or excited about something that is going to happen in the future

I look forward to meeting you

pleasing to look at

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pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

friendly or pleasant

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friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

enjoyable or good

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enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

the group of actors in a play or film

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the group of actors in a play or film

The cast was great

the way something looks or its color/quality

Her face had a sad cast

a hard protective covering for a broken bone

He has a cast on his arm

to send something through the air

He cast the line into the water

well-known or recognized from before

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well-known or recognized from before

Your face looks familiar

to become aware of or used to something

This melody sounds familiar to me

to complete a course of study and receive a degree or diploma

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to complete a course of study and receive a degree or diploma

He graduated from high school

to move to a more advanced level or activity

He graduated to a faster car

relating to a level of study after a first degree

She is applying for a graduate program

to make someone feel shy or awkward

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to make someone feel shy or awkward

Don't embarrass me

to feel shy or awkward

I felt embarrassed

to make someone feel awkward or ashamed

Don't embarrass me in front of my friends

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

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a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

coming after the first

This is my second book

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

happening in the time after now

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happening in the time after now

We need to think about future generations

the time that will come

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the time that will come

I hope for a better future

the period of time that will happen after now

No one knows what will happen in the future

a place where students study after high school

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a place where students study after high school

She is studying at college

a large building with many stores inside

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a large building with many stores inside

I am going to the mall

a wide, tree-lined street in London, UK

They walked down the mall

physically appealing

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physically appealing

She looks sexy in that dress

attractive in a sexual way

He looks very sexy in that suit

arousing sexual desire

He has a sexy voice

the way things are organized or arranged

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the way things are organized or arranged

I like your desk setup

to give aid or support to someone

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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

in an exact manner

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in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

to go back to a place or person

In scene

to go back to a place or person

When will you come back?

to become fashionable or successful again after a period of time

Vintage clothes are coming back

after a long time or effort

In scene

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

a word or group of words that communicates a meaning

In scene

a word or group of words that communicates a meaning

This is a common expression

a look on someone's face that shows emotion

He had a sad expression

to lock doors and windows to make a place safe

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to lock doors and windows to make a place safe

Please lock up the house

to put someone in a place they cannot leave

The police locked up the criminal

a place where people or things are held

He was kept in the lock up overnight

to put someone in a locked place

The police locked him up

a place where people are held by the police

The police took him to the lock up

a place where things are kept secure

We rented a lock-up for our furniture

the first example of something new

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the first example of something new

This is the first prototype of the car

the first or original model of something

They are testing a new prototype

a short presentation or example of something

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a short presentation or example of something

I saw a demo of the software

to show how something works

He will demo the new software

to get or receive something

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to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

a small cake with frosting on top

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a small cake with frosting on top

I want a chocolate cupcake

to make something work again

In scene

to make something work again

Can you fix my bike?

to make something stay in a certain place

Please fix the shelf to the wall

a difficult or unpleasant situation

They are in a real fix

to make the result of a contest or vote unfair in advance

They tried to fix the election

large in size or degree

In scene

large in size or degree

This is a major problem

the main subject a student studies at university

My major is psychology

a measurement of the diameter of a bullet

The rifle uses a major of nine millimeters

a high-ranking officer in the army or air force

He is a major in the army

a warm piece of clothing for the upper body

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a warm piece of clothing for the upper body

I wear a sweater in winter

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body

Wear a sweater

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually made of wool

I bought a wool sweater

to look at something quickly

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to look at something quickly

I scanned the newspaper

to look at something carefully

He scanned the document for errors

a picture made by a machine of the inside of the body

The doctor checked the brain scan

a procedure to check for a medical condition

The doctor ordered a brain scan

to say something very softly

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to say something very softly

She whispered a secret to me

a very small amount of something

There was a whisper of smoke in the air

a very quiet sound made when speaking

She spoke in a whisper

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

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the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

a container with flat sides

In scene

a container with flat sides

Put the books in the box

to put someone into a specific group or type

They try to box people into categories

to fight with your fists

They like to box on weekends

to put something inside a box

Please box the items carefully

the limit of what you know or experience

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the limit of what you know or experience

Travel broadens your horizon

the line where the earth and sky seem to meet

We watched the sunset on the horizon

feeling cool or cold

In scene

feeling cool or cold

The weather is chilly today

to allow someone or something to leave

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to allow someone or something to leave

Please let the dog out

to make a piece of clothing wider or looser

I need to let out this jacket

to provide an opening to a place

This door lets out to the garden

to allow someone to use a room or building for money

They let out their house to tourists

to do something you like

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to do something you like

We always have fun at the park

to experience pleasure and enjoyment

We had fun at the party

to be happy and enjoy what you are doing

Have fun at the party

almost or nearly the same as described; not real but imagined

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almost or nearly the same as described; not real but imagined

We held a virtual meeting today

to move toward or arrive at a place

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to move toward or arrive at a place

The train is coming

happening or appearing soon

The coming weeks will be busy

to move from a higher place to a lower one

My friend is coming to my house

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

an electronic machine for processing data

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an electronic machine for processing data

I use my computer every day

a machine that processes data and runs programs

This computer runs many programs

an electronic device for processing data

I use a computer for work

to give someone a job

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to give someone a job

They want to hire a new manager

a person who has been given a job

They welcomed the new hire

to give someone a job

We need to hire more staff

to pay money to use something for a time

We decided to hire a car for our holiday

to undo the buttons of a garment

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to undo the buttons of a garment

He unbuttoned his coat

to move or work quickly and with energy

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to move or work quickly and with energy

You have to hustle to succeed

a fast disco dance from the 1970s

She learned the hustle at the club

to make someone move somewhere quickly, often by pushing or hurrying them

The police hustled the suspect into the car

to get money from someone by cheating them

He tried to hustle the stranger

a written list of things to check or do

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a written list of things to check or do

I have a checklist for my trip

to be in charge of something

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to be in charge of something

She runs a small business

to happen or take place repeatedly over a period of time

The play runs for two hours

to move fast on your feet

I run every morning

a person, not a specific one

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a person, not a specific one

Somebody is calling you

having enough value or merit

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having enough value or merit

The book is worth reading

an opportunity to do something

It is worth a try

how useful or important something is

This project has great worth

the value or importance of something

This ring has great worth

a feeling of great pleasure

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a feeling of great pleasure

Her face was full of joy

to a great extent

In scene

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

many times or often

He travels a lot

to start doing something

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to start doing something

Let's begin the lesson

before anything else; as the first point

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before anything else; as the first point

First of all, we need a plan

happening or coming before all others

First of all I want to thank you

at the beginning

First of all we should discuss the plan

a person who helps others learn

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a person who helps others learn

He is a yoga teacher

a person who teaches

My teacher is very kind

a person who helps others learn

The teacher explains the lesson

words of praise for a success

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words of praise for a success

Congratulations on your new job

to wait or stop

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to wait or stop

Please hold on a moment

power or influence over someone

He has a firm hold on the team

to hold something tightly or keep it

Hold on to the rail

to keep something in a particular position or state

Hold on to your ticket

to keep a firm hold of something

Please hold on to the railing

to a moderate degree

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to a moderate degree

This task is pretty hard

pleasant to look at

She is a pretty girl

very pleasing to look at

She is wearing a pretty dress

at this moment

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at this moment

I am currently at home

of the lowest quality or most severe

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of the lowest quality or most severe

This is the worst restaurant in town

of the lowest quality or most severe

It was the worst day of his life

the most unpleasant or of the lowest quality

This is the worst movie I have ever seen

to become very anxious, upset, or frightened

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to become very anxious, upset, or frightened

I freaked out when I saw the spider

a sudden, intense display of strong emotion

She had a major freak out in front of everyone

a sudden, intense episode of fear or panic

She had a major freak-out

to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

Do not freak out about the exam

to know the meaning of something

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to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

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to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

to speak with someone

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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

to move at a very high speed

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to move at a very high speed

The car was racing down the street

a contest of speed

He loves watching car racing

a word or phrase that someone is called

In scene

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

the art of performing illusions

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the art of performing illusions

He knows some magic

the power to make impossible things happen

In scene

the power to make impossible things happen

The ring has magic

relating to magic or having magic powers

It was a magic moment

the power to control events by mysterious forces

Magic is not real

an informal word for men

In scene

an informal word for men

Those guys are tall

people | an informal word for a group of people

Hi guys

an informal word for a man

He is a nice guy

informal word for a group of people

Listen guys

without difficulty

In scene

without difficulty

I can do it easily

in a way that does not need much effort

I can easily finish this work

to form an idea about something without being sure

In scene

to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

based on tradition

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based on tradition

They wore traditional clothes

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

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

having no end or limit

In scene

having no end or limit

Her potential is limitless

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 get a prize or victory

I want to win the game

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