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Normal People — Season 1 Episode 1

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a machine that dries clothes

In scene

a machine that dries clothes

Put the clothes in the dryer

a machine that dries something

Use a hair dryer for your hair

a machine that dries clothes

I put my clothes in the dryer

a bowl-shaped fixture used for human waste

In scene

a bowl-shaped fixture used for human waste

Please clean the toilet

a very bad or failed condition

The project is a total toilet

a bowl-shaped fixture for waste

I need to use the toilet

to learn or be told something

In scene

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

not quite but close

In scene

not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

easily upset or affected by things

In scene

easily upset or affected by things

He is very sensitive

quick to react to something

The sensor is very sensitive

easily upset or affected by things

She is very sensitive about her hair

easily hurt when touched

I have sensitive skin

likely to cause embarrassment if made known

This is a sensitive topic

easily hurt physically

My teeth are sensitive to cold

careful not to upset others

You should be sensitive to his feelings

demanding strict obedience to authority

In scene

demanding strict obedience to authority

The government was highly authoritarian

a sports match before the final

In scene

a sports match before the final

They reached the semifinal

a pleasant thought or dream about something you wish for

In scene

a pleasant thought or dream about something you wish for

He has a fantasy of traveling the world

stories about magic and imaginary worlds

I love reading fantasy novels

a pleasant situation that is not real

Living on the moon is a fantasy

a story or idea that is not real

I love reading fantasy books

or something like that

In scene

or something like that

Do you want some tea or something?

or something like that

Do you want coffee or something

to make someone or something completely wet

In scene

to make someone or something completely wet

The heavy rain drenched my clothes

to alter your decision or opinion

In scene

to alter your decision or opinion

I changed my mind about the movie

to make a different decision or hold a different opinion than you had before

I think I will change my mind

to comprehend or grasp meaning

In scene

to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

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

the fine threads that grow on a person's head

In scene

the fine threads that grow on a person's head

I cut my hair

the fine threads that grow on a person's body

He has hair on his arms

the thin strands that grow on a person's head

She has long brown hair

a very small amount or distance

He won by a hair

to look at and understand written words

In scene

to look at and understand written words

I read a book every month

to audition by reading lines

She will read for the part

to hear and understand what someone is saying over a radio

Do you read me

to know what someone is thinking without them saying it

I can read your mind

to know the meaning of something

In scene

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 say that you do not agree with something

In scene

to say that you do not agree with something

I object to this plan

a thing that you plan to achieve

Our main object is to succeed

a noun or pronoun that is affected by the action of a verb in a sentence

Identify the object in the sentence

a physical thing that you can see and touch

It is a small object

to be influenced or decided by something

In scene

to be influenced or decided by something

Success depends on hard work

someone who saves you from a difficult situation

In scene

someone who saves you from a difficult situation

This umbrella was a life saver in the rain

someone who helps you out of a difficult situation

You are a life saver for bringing my charger

a boy or man who has the same parents as you

In scene

a boy or man who has the same parents as you

I have one brother

a male sibling

My brother is a student

a male sibling

He is my older brother

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

the study of living things

In scene

the study of living things

I love biology class

despite that; nevertheless

In scene

despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

In scene

to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

This book interests me

an activity that you enjoy doing in your free time

In scene

an activity that you enjoy doing in your free time

Reading is one of my interests

money paid for borrowing money

The bank charges a high interest rate

a financial or other involvement in something

He has an interest in the company

to help someone learn a skill

In scene

to help someone learn a skill

They train dogs to help people

to point a weapon at a target

He trained the rifle at the target

the long back part of a formal dress that trails on the ground

The bride wore a dress with a long train

a series of connected vehicles that run on tracks

The train is very crowded today

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

Athletes train every day

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

They train dogs to help people

happening quickly or in a short time

In scene

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

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

He sent his thanks

to tell someone you are grateful

Thanks for the help

a short phrase used to show you are grateful

Thanks for your help

to move smoothly over a surface

In scene

to move smoothly over a surface

The ice cube slides on the table

to choose not to do something

Just let that minor issue slide

a type of open shoe without a back

I bought new slides

a single page in a digital presentation

This slide has a chart

happening right away

In scene

happening right away

Come here immediately

in a way that follows the exact rules or facts

In scene

in a way that follows the exact rules or facts

Technically, this is not allowed

in a way that follows exact rules or facts

Technically we are closed now

according to strict rules or facts

Technically this is a mammal

according to the exact rules

Technically you are not allowed to park here

to heat something that was already cooked

In scene

to heat something that was already cooked

I will reheat the leftovers for lunch

a small cabinet you can lock

In scene

a small cabinet you can lock

Put your bag in the locker

a small cupboard for keeping things in

Please put your bag in your locker

having great meaning or value

In scene

having great meaning or value

Education is important

a card or message asking someone to come to an event

In scene

a card or message asking someone to come to an event

I received an invitation to the wedding

a word used when leaving

In scene

a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

to talk about yourself with too much pride

In scene

to talk about yourself with too much pride

He likes to brag about his car

the day after today

In scene

the day after today

See you tomorrow

the day after today

I will call you tomorrow

the day after today

We left on the next day

in any case

Hope for a better tomorrow

to make someone want to do something

In scene

to make someone want to do something

The cake tempted me

at no time

In scene

at no time

I never eat meat

what happens because of something

In scene

what happens because of something

The result was surprising

to make something happen

Heavy rain resulted in flooding

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

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

a close friend

In scene

a close friend

He is my best pal

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

many times or often

In scene

many times or often

He travels a lot

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

to leave a place or building

In scene

to leave a place or building

You should get out of the house

to become known by many people

The news will get out eventually

to let a feeling or emotion come out

You should get out your anger

to take something out of a place

Get the key out of the lock

to leave a place

Please get out of the room

to go away from a place

It is time for us to get out

a dose of medicine given with a needle

In scene

a dose of medicine given with a needle

I am afraid of shots

a small amount of strong alcoholic drink

They drank three shots of tequila

an act of trying to do something

He took ten shots during the game

tries at doing something

He took several shots at the puzzle

small amounts of strong alcohol

They ordered two shots of tequila

to discharge a gun

The hunter fired two shots

pictures taken with a camera

These are great shots of the city

the sound of a gun being shot

I heard several shots in the distance

small objects fired from a gun

The hunter fired two shots

without any doubt; totally

In scene

without any doubt; totally

I absolutely agree with you

a section of a play, movie, or story

In scene

a section of a play, movie, or story

The first scene of the movie was sad

the place where something happens

Police arrived at the scene

an emotional or angry public outburst

Please do not make a scene

a type of activity or social group that someone likes or is interested in

She is part of the local art scene

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

I must be off now

no longer happening or planned

The meeting is off

to stop or finish

The party is off

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

to get pleasure from something

In scene

to get pleasure from something

I enjoy reading books

beyond what is allowed or proper

In scene

beyond what is allowed or proper

His joke was over the line

beyond a particular point or limit

You are over the line with that comment

the area that a person can see

In scene

the area that a person can see

Keep the eyeline consistent

a makeup used to draw a line around the eyes

She applied eyeline to define her eyes

a sound people make when they are thinking or unsure what to say next

In scene

a sound people make when they are thinking or unsure what to say next

Erm I am not sure about this

to start to understand something

In scene

to start to understand something

I realised I was late

to become aware of something

I didn't realise you were here

in a literal or exact way

In scene

in a literal or exact way

I literally read every word of the book

in a real or actual way

I am literally exhausted today

to go forward or to a new topic

In scene

to go forward or to a new topic

Let's move on to the next topic

to stop being affected by a past negative experience and continue with your life

She is ready to move on after the breakup

to go forward to the next thing

We should move on to the next topic

to start doing something new after finishing a previous activity

It is time to move on with your life

having a strong flavor or effect

In scene

having a strong flavor or effect

The coffee has a strong taste

having a lot of skill or ability

She is a strong candidate for the job

very good or effective at persuading people

She made a strong argument

having great power or force

He is a strong man

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

real or true

In scene

real or true

The actual cost was higher

content

The actual cost was lower

not having any dirt or marks

In scene

not having any dirt or marks

Please put on a clean shirt

fully or totally

I clean forgot the date

following the rules and not using unfair methods

They played a clean game

not involved in illegal or dishonest activities

He has a clean record

easy to understand or interpret

This is a clean answer

to hit someone, especially in the face

He cleaned him in the face

not guilty of a crime

The jury found him clean

not having done anything illegal

His record is clean

free from dirt or marks

Please keep your room clean

completely free of dirt or marks

The glass is completely clean

to take place

In scene

to take place

What happened?

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

as a result of

In scene

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

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

to make a light, repeated laughing sound

In scene

to make a light, repeated laughing sound

The children started to giggle

to laugh in a quiet, high-pitched way

She started to giggle at the joke

to laugh in a quiet, high-pitched way

I heard a small giggle from the room

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

to make something happen later than planned

In scene

to make something happen later than planned

He tried to stall for time

a small enclosed space or compartment

He sells fruit at the market stall

to stop making progress

The negotiations stalled after the disagreement

to lose speed and stop flying

The plane stalled during the flight

having a lot of things to do

In scene

having a lot of things to do

I am very busy today

having a lot of work or activity to do

I am busy today

having a lot of things to do

This is a busy street

a paper with blank spaces to fill in

In scene

a paper with blank spaces to fill in

Fill out this form

the state of being fit and ready to perform well

The athlete is in excellent form

to make or produce something

They will form a committee

the visible shape of something

The ice took a strange form

having too much alcohol

In scene

having too much alcohol

He is too drunk to drive

a person who drinks too much alcohol

He is a drunk

swallowed as a drink

I have drunk all the water

strongly attracted to someone

She was drunk with love

to make a choice or decision about something

In scene

to make a choice or decision about something

I need to decide what to eat

to put clothes on someone

In scene

to put clothes on someone

She helped clothe the baby

an item of clothing

He bought a new piece of clothing

to make a low, continuous humming sound

In scene

to make a low, continuous humming sound

The cooling fan began to whir

a low, continuous humming noise

The computer fan made a soft whir

to move quickly with a soft sound

The wheels began to whir on the track

having a mental illness or being very strange and dangerous

In scene

having a mental illness or being very strange and dangerous

He is acting like a total psycho

an informal word for a crazy or dangerous person

He acted like a total psycho

a person with a severe mental disorder

She is a psycho who needs help

a famous 1960 horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock

I watched the movie Psycho yesterday

to make something happen to someone

In scene

to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to hand something to someone

In scene

to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

to a very great degree

In scene

to a very great degree

The movie was incredibly long

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

In scene

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

I read a book

to arrange to use something in advance

I want to book a room

to officially record someone's arrest in police records

The police decided to book the suspect

a written work with pages

I am reading a good book

not real, made to look or act like the real thing

In scene

not real, made to look or act like the real thing

They held a mock trial

to make fun of someone or something

In scene

to make fun of someone or something

Do not mock your classmates

to laugh at someone or something in a mean way

They mocked his silly hat

treating everyone equally or in a reasonable way

In scene

treating everyone equally or in a reasonable way

He is known for his fair play

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