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Modern Family — Season 11 Episode 17

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to leave for a place

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to leave for a place

I am off to work

to leave for a place

We are off to Paris tomorrow

a choice that you make after thinking

In scene

a choice that you make after thinking

It was a difficult decision

the act of choosing between two or more possibilities

He made a difficult decision

having life

In scene

having life

The fish is still live

to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

not fair or just

In scene

not fair or just

This decision is unfair

extremely physically attractive

In scene

extremely physically attractive

She looks smoking hot in that dress

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

coming immediately before the present

In scene

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

a difficult or dangerous situation

In scene

a difficult or dangerous situation

You will be in hot water if you break the rules

delayed for a long time

In scene

delayed for a long time

The long delayed flight is now boarding

a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light

In scene

a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light

I lit a candle

to shine a light through an egg to check if it is developing

Farmers candle eggs to check for fertility

a stick of wax with a wick that gives light

The candle is on the table

produce | to create or cause something

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produce | to create or cause something

He made me laugh

to force someone to do something

He made me wait outside

in a very good or easy situation

You have got it made with this job

to get money as payment for work or an activity

He made a lot of money last year

to create or cause something

She made a cake for the party

based on clear thinking

In scene

based on clear thinking

This is a logical answer

in a complete or absolute way

In scene

in a complete or absolute way

I totally agree with you

a strong feeling like love, anger, or sadness

In scene

a strong feeling like love, anger, or sadness

Love is a strong emotion

the firm pink flesh in your mouth that holds your teeth

In scene

the firm pink flesh in your mouth that holds your teeth

My gums are bleeding

a soft candy you chew but do not swallow

I like mint gum

a soft substance you chew but do not swallow

I am chewing gum

at high speed

In scene

at high speed

He runs very fast

to not eat food for a period of time

He decided to fast for a day

showing a time later than the correct time

My watch is five minutes fast

in a strong, fixed way

The baby is fast asleep

worried or scared about what might happen

In scene

worried or scared about what might happen

I feel nervous about the exam

relating to the body's system that controls responses to stimuli

I feel nervous before the exam

young human beings

In scene

young human beings

The kids are playing

a young person

I have two kids

to remove dirt or make something neat

In scene

to remove dirt or make something neat

I need to clean up my room

to appear neat and attractive

He cleaned up well for the party

to earn or win a large amount of money

They cleaned up at the casino

to stop or reduce illegal activity in an area

The police want to clean up the city

the act of making a place tidy or free of dirt

The beach clean-up starts at noon

to make a place neat and free of dirt

Please clean up your room

one of two organs in the body that filter blood

In scene

one of two organs in the body that filter blood

The kidney filters blood

to start talking about a subject

In scene

to start talking about a subject

Don't bring up the wedding

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police will bring him up on charges

to care for a child until they are an adult

She brought up three children alone

to go and get something and bring it to someone

Please bring up my bag from the car

a soft hat that fits closely on your head

In scene

a soft hat that fits closely on your head

Wear a shower cap to keep your hair dry

to the furthest point, the full distance, or the maximum extent

In scene

to the furthest point, the full distance, or the maximum extent

I read the book all the way to the end

a euphemism for engaging in sexual intercourse

They decided to go all the way

a long distance

I walked all the way to the park

art or objects that are considered to be in poor taste but are popular

In scene

art or objects that are considered to be in poor taste but are popular

That plastic dog is absolute kitsch

to demand or necessitate

In scene

to demand or necessitate

This job requires a lot of patience

to say that something is necessary

This job requires experience

to need something to happen

This job requires a lot of experience

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

to take something from one place to another

In scene

to take something from one place to another

Please carry this box inside

to be able to be heard from a distance

Her voice carries well in this hall

to have or hold something with you

Do you carry an umbrella

to help someone keep going or stay strong

Courage carries him through the day

to have something as a result or consequence

This job carries great responsibility

taken from one place to another

The goods were carried by truck

to have a particular result or consequence

This decision carries serious risks

to take or move something from one place to another

Please carry your books to the desk

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

a covered entrance to a building

In scene

a covered entrance to a building

He is sitting on the porch

to live through something again

In scene

to live through something again

I want to relive that moment

to experience something again in your mind

He loves to relive his childhood memories

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

In scene

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

moving from inside to outside a place

In scene

moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

as a result of

In scene

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

not having any more of something

In scene

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

causing discomfort or embarrassment

In scene

causing discomfort or embarrassment

It was an awkward moment

feeling nervous or uneasy

I felt awkward at the party

a class or teaching session

In scene

a class or teaching session

I have an English lesson

a period of time when someone is taught something

I have a math lesson today

a piece of wisdom from an event

This was a hard lesson

a period of learning or instruction

I have a piano lesson today

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

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

causing excitement

In scene

causing excitement

The game was very exciting

to move in a large group

In scene

to move in a large group

People swarmed the store

a movement or action

In scene

a movement or action

It was a kind gesture

a movement of the body to express something

She made a small gesture

the place where people go to learn

In scene

the place where people go to learn

I go to school

a group of people or things

I saw a school of fish

to give lessons to someone

He schooled them in physics

to become fixed or committed to something

In scene

to become fixed or committed to something

We are locked into this contract

to make someone unable to leave or change a situation

The contract locks us into this price for five years

a chance to do something in a sequence

In scene

a chance to do something in a sequence

It is your turn now

a shift in the way a situation is developing

She turned the room into a gym

to pass something to someone else

Please turn the book to him

to move a switch or knob to make a device start working

Turn the knob to start the machine

to have your home in a place

In scene

to have your home in a place

I live in London

to live in the building where you are employed

The nanny lives in with the family

to have your home in a place

I live in a big house

living in the same place as someone

They have a live-in nanny

living in the same home as a romantic partner

They are a live-in couple

to cause someone to lose interest or feel disgusted

In scene

to cause someone to lose interest or feel disgusted

His rude behavior turned me off

to leave the road or path one is traveling on

Turn off the highway at the next exit

to stop a device or machine from working

Please turn off the lamp

to stop thinking about something

I need to turn off for a while

morally wrong or wicked

In scene

morally wrong or wicked

He is a bad person

in a bad or severe way

He was hurt bad

feeling regret or remorse

I feel bad about the mistake

not good or low quality

This product is bad

to say something nice about someone

In scene

to say something nice about someone

He complimented her on her dress

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

to think of many ideas quickly

In scene

to think of many ideas quickly

Let's brainstorm some ideas

said when showing something or announcing a result

In scene

said when showing something or announcing a result

Ta-da! Look at my new dress

a short sound used to show something is finished or successful

Ta da! I finished my painting.

a sound used to show something is finished or surprising

Ta-da! I finished the puzzle

a camera connected to a computer for video calls

In scene

a camera connected to a computer for video calls

I bought a new webcam for my laptop

to tell someone about possible danger

In scene

to tell someone about possible danger

This is a final warning

a statement that tells someone about possible danger

In scene

a statement that tells someone about possible danger

He gave me a warning about the slippery floor

a statement that tells someone about a possible problem or danger

The sign gave a warning about the danger

a statement that tells of possible harm

The sign is a warning

related to making teeth whiter

In scene

related to making teeth whiter

She wants teeth whitening for a brighter smile

to think something is true without proof

In scene

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

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 have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

away from a place or inside

In scene

away from a place or inside

It is very cold out here

in this specific outdoor or distant location

It is very cold out here

in or to a place that is not inside a building

It is cold out here

in this place outside

It is cold out here

not together

In scene

not together

They live apart

separated into parts

The clock fell apart

into pieces or parts

The machine fell apart

in a way that is not together

They live apart from each other

to apply pressure to something

In scene

to apply pressure to something

Press the button

news organizations and journalists

The press is here

to make a strong request or demand

They will press us for an answer

a set of conditions at a particular time

In scene

a set of conditions at a particular time

This is a difficult situation

the set of things happening in a place or to a person

I am in a difficult situation

a set of circumstances or events

It is a difficult situation

the set of things that are happening in a place or at a time

The situation here is strange

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

Wait until tomorrow

up to the time when

We stayed until noon

up to the time when

Do not leave until I return

clothes worn under your outer clothes

In scene

clothes worn under your outer clothes

I need to buy new underwear

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

to proceed with something

In scene

to proceed with something

I need to get on with my work

to have a friendly or pleasant relationship with someone

I get on with my colleagues

to like someone and enjoy a friendly connection

I get on with my colleagues

not dangerous or risky

In scene

not dangerous or risky

You are safe here

to be very sure about something

It is a safe bet

able to be trusted to do a job well

She is a safe choice for the job

a locked metal box used to store valuable items

The documents are in the safe

to make yourself or something ready

In scene

to make yourself or something ready

I need to prepare for the exam

a piece of information sent to someone

Please send me a message

happening at the start

I prepared the list

to make something ready for use

I prepare my bag for school

deserving pity or contempt

In scene

deserving pity or contempt

His excuse was pathetic

extremely bad or useless

Your effort was pathetic

the place or conditions where you live

In scene

the place or conditions where you live

Their living conditions are poor

having life

All living things need water

the way a person lives

They have a simple way of living

the money you earn to support yourself

He earns a living as a teacher

to give a part of something to others

In scene

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

at all times; every time

In scene

at all times; every time

I always wake up early

extremely large

In scene

extremely large

Look at that giant tree

a very large imaginary being

The giant is very strong

a very big person

He is a giant of a man

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

to be likely to behave in a certain way

In scene

to be likely to behave in a certain way

I tend to wake up early

to look after something

She tends the garden

to move quietly and secretly

In scene

to move quietly and secretly

He tried to slink away from the crowd

the act of looking after someone or something

In scene

the act of looking after someone or something

She is taking care of her brother

to provide the care that someone needs

She is taking care of her baby

to speak to or send something to someone

In scene

to speak to or send something to someone

He addressed the crowd

to think about and begin to solve a problem or question

We need to address the issue

the place where someone lives or works

What is your home address

a formal talk given to an audience

The president gave an address

things that you eat

In scene

things that you eat

I like Italian food

to begin living in a new residence

In scene

to begin living in a new residence

We move in next week

to move closer to someone or something, often to attack or take control

The soldiers move in on the enemy base

to start living in a new house or apartment

They will move in tomorrow

to start living in the same home as someone else

They decided to move in together

to go into a place as a group

The team decided to move in

to go into a place without making noise

The cat moved in silently

to start living in the same home as someone

She moved in with her partner

prepared for immediate use

The house is move in ready

to start living in a new home

He moved in to a new apartment

to start living in a new place

The tenants will move in soon

to begin living in the same home as someone else

They are moving in as a couple

the act of moving to a new home

We have a move-in date next week

extremely unpleasant

In scene

extremely unpleasant

The movie was awful

very or extremely

He has an awful lot of money

extremely

It was an awful long time

very bad or unpleasant

The weather was awful yesterday

a person's father or mother

In scene

a person's father or mother

I love my parents

a company that owns another company

The parent company owns several smaller businesses

to care for and bring up a child

They are parenting their children with love

a person's father or mother

My parent is very kind

a specific case used to illustrate something

In scene

a specific case used to illustrate something

Give me an example

a thing that shows what something is like

Can you give me an example

happening after a particular time

In scene

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

at a time after now

I will see you later

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

In scene

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

I go to bed

the flat area at the back of a truck for carrying cargo

The truck bed is full of wood

the bottom of a river or valley

Fish live at the river bed

in the middle of a group

In scene

in the middle of a group

He stood amongst the crowd

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