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Modern Family — Season 11 Episode 3

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a period of 12 months

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a period of 12 months

Happy New Year

12 months or 365 days

In scene

12 months or 365 days

This year is 2024

lasting five years

It lasted five years

a short horizontal line used to join words or separate syllables

In scene

a short horizontal line used to join words or separate syllables

Use a hyphen to join the words

a short line used to join words

There is a hyphen in this word

to see or locate something

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to see or locate something

I found my keys

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

In scene

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

used to say yes or to show agreement

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used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

from a time

In scene

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

a person who helps buy or sell property

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a person who helps buy or sell property

The realtor showed us the house

a person who helps people buy and sell houses

In scene

a person who helps people buy and sell houses

The realtor helped us buy our first house

a person who helps buy or sell property

In scene

a person who helps buy or sell property

Our realtor found a buyer for the building

a spoken exchange of ideas or information

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a spoken exchange of ideas or information

There has been too much talking lately

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

She started talking at a young age

to say things with your voice

She is talking to her friend

except if

In scene

except if

I won't go unless you come

used to say that something will happen only if something else does not happen

You cannot pass unless you study hard

to give a part of something to others

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to give a part of something to others

I will share my food with you

to have something in common with someone

We share the same hobby

a part or portion of something

This is your share

to use something at the same time as others

I share a room with him

using something with others at the same time

We share the same office

to move into a room or building

In scene

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

a design used to identify a company

In scene

a design used to identify a company

The company has a new logo

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

to go back in direction or time

In scene

to go back in direction or time

It was too late to turn back

to move in the opposite direction from before

We had to turn back because of the storm

acting in a strange or confused way

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acting in a strange or confused way

He is acting a bit loopy today

coming before all others in time or order

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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

friendly or pleasant

In scene

friendly or pleasant

Goodnight, sweet

used to express surprise or emotion

Sweet! I got the tickets

giving pleasure or happiness

That is a sweet gesture

having the flavor of sugar

This apple is very sweet

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.

a small furry pet

In scene

a small furry pet

The cat is sleeping

a small animal with fur that people often keep as a pet

The cat is sleeping on the sofa

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

In scene

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

Luck can change quickly

good things that happen by chance

I had some good luck

to get something as a result of good luck

He lucked into this amazing job

used to show something is surprising or extreme

In scene

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

a periodical with articles and pictures

In scene

a periodical with articles and pictures

I read a fashion magazine

a holder for bullets or cartridges in a gun

He put a new magazine into his gun

to come into a place or situation where you are not wanted

In scene

to come into a place or situation where you are not wanted

I do not want to intrude on your meeting

to interrupt or get in the way of someone or something

I do not want to intrude on your work

to go into a place or situation where you are not wanted or do not belong

Do not intrude on our private meeting

to speak about a topic

In scene

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

to make a picture using paint

In scene

to make a picture using paint

She likes to paint

to cover a surface with color using paint

I will paint the wall

a liquid used to cover surfaces with color

The paint is blue

to give a particular impression of someone or something

The report paints a sad picture of the situation

a clever or funny remark

In scene

a clever or funny remark

That was a real zinger

a quick, witty, or critical comment

He delivered a real zinger during the meeting

a clever or sharp comment

He ended the speech with a real zinger

at some time in the future

In scene

at some time in the future

I will visit Japan one day

lasting for only one day

This was a one day trip

at some time in the future

One day I will visit Japan

to sit down and rest

In scene

to sit down and rest

Come in and take a load off

a game where people give anonymous gifts

In scene

a game where people give anonymous gifts

We are playing Secret Santa at work

to have an idea or opinion

In scene

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

from top to bottom

In scene

from top to bottom

He looked at her up and down

from one end to the other of a place

He walked up and down the hall

a period of alternating good and bad times

Life is full of ups and downs

in every part of a place

I searched up and down the house

to say something very strongly

He insisted up and down that he was innocent

to make someone do something

In scene

to make someone do something

They forced him to leave

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

physical power or strength

He pushed the door with force

to move fast on your feet

In scene

to move fast on your feet

I run every morning

to happen or take place repeatedly over a period of time

The play runs for two hours

to be in charge of something

She runs a small business

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

causing strong dislike or revulsion

In scene

causing strong dislike or revulsion

Such behavior is disgusting

causing strong dislike or revulsion

The garbage smells disgusting

feeling strong dislike or revulsion

This food is disgusting

very unpleasant or offensive

His behavior was disgusting

to run at a slow steady pace

In scene

to run at a slow steady pace

I jog every morning

to cause a memory to come back

This photo might jog your memory

the number 2

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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

kept hidden or private

In scene

kept hidden or private

He is a closet fan of that band

a small room for storing things

In scene

a small room for storing things

Put your coat in the closet

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

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

to be aware of something through touch or emotion

In scene

to be aware of something through touch or emotion

I felt the cold wind

to feel shy or awkward

He felt awkward at the party

a soft cloth made from pressed wool or other fibers

This hat is made of felt

to make a mistake or lose an opportunity

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to make a mistake or lose an opportunity

I had a chance but I blew it

to do something that makes a situation bad or fails

I really blew it at the interview

to spoil an opportunity or situation

I blew it during the interview

a written symbol representing a number

In scene

a written symbol representing a number

The figure is written here

the form or shape of a person or thing

It is a strange figure

to understand something after thinking

I can't figure it out

a person who is important or known

He is a leading figure in politics

to stop a relationship or activity

In scene

to stop a relationship or activity

They broke up the session

to crack or split something

The ice began to break up

to skate fast across the ice in hockey

The player will break up the ice

to feel very sad or emotional

He broke up when he heard the news

the ending of a romantic relationship

The break-up happened last week

to end a romantic relationship

They decided to break up

a human being

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a human being

He is a good person

a human individual

In scene

a human individual

Every person is different

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

to a small degree

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to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

to drop or be separated from a surface or object

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to drop or be separated from a surface or object

The picture fell off the wall

to become smaller or lower in amount, number, or quality

Sales started to fall off

to drop down from a higher place

Books fall off the shelf

to drop down from something

The apple fell off the tree

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds

In scene

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds

There are sixty minutes in an hour

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

The secretary recorded the minutes

a long-running American news magazine television show

Many people watch 60 Minutes

a period of sixty seconds

Wait for five minutes

to use someone unfairly for your own benefit

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to use someone unfairly for your own benefit

Don't let them take advantage of you

to use something to help yourself

You should take advantage of the library

to use something for your own benefit

He took advantage of the opportunity

as much as is needed

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as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

This is enough for me

one or the other of two things

In scene

one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

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

an object for children to play with

In scene

an object for children to play with

This is a new toy

to play with something in a casual way

He was toying with his food

to urge someone to do something

In scene

to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

a large boat for carrying people or goods

In scene

a large boat for carrying people or goods

The cruise arrived at the port this morning

to travel in a vehicle for pleasure

We cruised around the city

to move smoothly and easily

The car cruised down the highway

a trip on a ship for pleasure

They went on a Caribbean cruise

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

a person who does not win or is not successful

In scene

a person who does not win or is not successful

Don't be such a loser

someone who gets upset or angry when they lose

He acts like a sore loser when he plays games

someone who is defeated in a game or contest

The loser of the game was sad

a synthetic material that can be shaped

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a synthetic material that can be shaped

This bottle is made of plastic

a light, strong material made from chemicals

Plastic bottles are bad for the environment

a black or white jacket worn at formal events

In scene

a black or white jacket worn at formal events

He wore a tuxedo to the wedding

not easy

In scene

not easy

This exam is hard

containing alcohol

This is a hard drink

not soft or yielding

The bed is too hard

with a lot of effort or energy

He works hard every day

unable to breathe easily after exercise

In scene

unable to breathe easily after exercise

He was winded after the race

unable to breathe easily after exercise

He was winded after running up the stairs

very close to a place

In scene

very close to a place

The shop is around the corner

very near in time or distance

The big exam is around the corner

very close in time or distance

My house is around the corner

very close in time or distance

The exam is just around the corner

art made from discarded or everyday objects

In scene

art made from discarded or everyday objects

He creates sculptures using found art

an injury caused by fire, heat, or chemicals

In scene

an injury caused by fire, heat, or chemicals

This soap burns my eyes

to be on fire or to cause something to be on fire

The wood burns quickly

a clever or harsh remark that hurts someone's feelings

His comment burned him

to use up money quickly

He burned all his cash in one week

to use something that belongs to someone else and return it later

In scene

to use something that belongs to someone else and return it later

Can I borrow your pen?

the smallest in amount or degree

In scene

the smallest in amount or degree

This is the least expensive room

used to say something positive despite a problem

It was cold but at least we had a heater

not less than; at the very least

At least three people came

to a small degree

I am not in the least bit worried

to give a formal talk to a group of people

In scene

to give a formal talk to a group of people

The professor will lecture on history today

to speak to someone in an angry or critical way

Do not lecture me about my mistakes

to give a long, serious talk to someone

He lectured me about my behavior

a formal talk given to a group of people, especially to students

The professor gave a long lecture

to put a covering around something

In scene

to put a covering around something

I need to wrap the gift

the finish of a film or event

That is a wrap for today

a flat bread rolled around a filling

I ate a chicken wrap for lunch

to understand or deal with something

I cannot wrap my mind around this

a unit of weight, also used informally to mean a lot

In scene

a unit of weight, also used informally to mean a lot

I have a ton of homework

something that is not included in a general rule

There is a ton to every rule

a large number or amount of people

A ton of people arrived

the fashionable upper class in British society

She belongs to the ton

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

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

happening for the whole day

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happening for the whole day

I worked all day today

lasting the entire day

In scene

lasting the entire day

I worked all day

lasting the entire day

I have been studying all-day

to try to make someone do something

In scene

to try to make someone do something

My parents push me to study

to press against something to move it

Push the button

to try to sell illegal or prescription drugs to people

He was caught pushing drugs on the street

a planned public or social occasion

In scene

a planned public or social occasion

The music event was great

something that happens, especially something important

In scene

something that happens, especially something important

This event changed my life

to go from one place to another

In scene

to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

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

to travel together in one car

In scene

to travel together in one car

We carpool to work every day

to travel together in one car to save fuel or time

We decided to carpool to save money on gas

a group of people riding together in one car

I joined a carpool to save money

to rest your body on your bottom

In scene

to rest your body on your bottom

You can sit down here

a meal where people sit at a table to eat

We had a sit-down meal

to have a formal or planned meeting with someone

We should sit down to discuss the contract

a strike or organized protest

The workers held a sit-down in the factory

to lower your body onto a seat or the ground

Please sit down here

to lower your body onto a chair or the floor

You can sit down on the floor

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

a person who buys or sells things for others

In scene

a person who buys or sells things for others

He works as a stock broker

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

In scene

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

The lock is broken

a device used to keep a door, box, etc. closed or secure

I lost the key to my lock

a small amount of hair

She cut a lock of hair

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 able to accept something unpleasant

In scene

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

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

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