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Off Campus — Season 1 Episode 2

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in a complete or absolute way

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in a complete or absolute way

I totally agree with you

to fall down suddenly

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to fall down suddenly

The building collapsed

a sudden failure of physical or mental health

He suffered a total physical collapse

to stop operating or existing suddenly

The entire system collapsed suddenly

food made from milk

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food made from milk

I don't eat dairy

continuously or very often

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continuously or very often

He talks all the time

to touch someone with your lips as a sign of love

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to touch someone with your lips as a sign of love

She kissed her baby on the forehead

to press your lips against someone or something as a sign of love or greeting

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to press your lips against someone or something as a sign of love or greeting

She kissed her baby

a group of musicians who play music together

I love the band Kiss

to touch something gently

The ball kissed the table edge

not interesting or exciting

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not interesting or exciting

This movie is boring

perhaps; used to say that something may be true

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perhaps; used to say that something may be true

This is possibly the best way

a point when something happens

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a point when something happens

At that time I was tired

the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

a particular kind of life or experience

We had a great time

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

to take action to solve a problem

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to take action to solve a problem

I can deal with this

a particular set of circumstances

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a particular set of circumstances

It is a big deal

a large quantity of something

This task takes a great deal of time

to buy and sell illegal goods

He was arrested for dealing drugs

an idea or arrangement for doing something

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an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

a method for achieving something

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a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

how heavy something is

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how heavy something is

What is the weight of this box?

the power to change how people think or act

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the power to change how people think or act

Her opinion carries great weight

a heavy responsibility that is hard to carry

He feels the weight of his job

to add weight to something

You should weight the curtain to keep it straight.

a liquid that you can drink

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a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

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to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

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to ask for something or ask someone to do something

Could you do me a favor

to give someone an advantage or treat them more kindly

The teacher favors some students

a helpful or kind action done for someone

Can you do me a favor

to like one thing more than another

Most people favor the new law

to bring to an end

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to bring to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

the end of an event or activity

She is near the finish of her project

the final appearance of a surface

The wood has a glossy finish

the process of changing from one state to another

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the process of changing from one state to another

The transition to the new system was smooth

to go from one place to another

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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

a strong light that shines on a performer or speaker

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a strong light that shines on a performer or speaker

The spotlight focused on the singer

public attention or notice

She enjoys being in the spotlight

a strong beam of light that shines on a particular person or place

The actor stood in the spotlight

the focus of public notice or attention

The scandal put him in the spotlight

to treat someone in a mild or not harsh way

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to treat someone in a mild or not harsh way

Please go easy on him

to be less harsh with someone

Go easy on him because he is new

not real or genuine

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not real or genuine

This is a fake diamond

to make something seem true when it is not

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to make something seem true when it is not

He faked a cough

not genuine or true

This is a fake diamond

a creamy liquid made from plants, used as a drink or in cooking

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a creamy liquid made from plants, used as a drink or in cooking

I prefer almond milk in my coffee

a white liquid from animals used as food or drink

I drink milk every morning

to get as much advantage as possible from a situation

He tried to milk the situation for all it was worth

to get milk from a mammal

He learned to milk the cow

a shoe with blades or wheels for gliding

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a shoe with blades or wheels for gliding

I bought new skates

to move smoothly on skates

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to move smoothly on skates

They love to skate in the park

a type of flat fish with wings

He caught a skate

to be reasonable or understandable

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to be reasonable or understandable

This does not make sense

to be logical or understandable

What you are saying makes sense

to be logical or easy to understand

Your explanation makes sense

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

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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

causing fear

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causing fear

This movie is very scary

the most scary or frightening

This is the scariest movie

very much

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very much

I badly need some help

in an unsatisfactory way

He played the game badly

for a very long period

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for a very long period

I will remember this day forever

for all time, always

I will love you forever

to help someone learn a skill

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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

the name that shows which family you belong to

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the name that shows which family you belong to

What is your last name?

to make musical sounds with your voice

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to make musical sounds with your voice

I like to sing

to say good things about someone or something

She sang his praises

a series of musical notes that form a song

That sing was very catchy

to be very good or successful

The new design is really singing

a series of musical notes that make a song

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a series of musical notes that make a song

The song has a beautiful melody

something you want to achieve

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something you want to achieve

My goal is to learn English

the number of points in a game

He scored a goal in the match

the area where players try to score in a sport

The ball went into the goal

a small animal with long ears

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a small animal with long ears

The bunny is cute

to move quickly back after hitting something

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to move quickly back after hitting something

The ball rebounds off the wall

requiring exact obedience to rules

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requiring exact obedience to rules

My teacher is very strict

the most recent time before now

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the most recent time before now

I ate sushi last time

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last time

happening or coming just before the present

I went there last time

to think that something will happen

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to think that something will happen

I expect a call today

to be pregnant with a baby

She is expecting a baby

to be required or expected to do something

You are expected to come

content

I expect a reply soon

relating to one specific person or thing

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relating to one specific person or thing

Is there a particular reason?

more than usual; in particular

I love music, in particular jazz

hard to please; having very strict requirements

He is very particular about his food

not good or low quality

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not good or low quality

This product is bad

in a bad or severe way

He was hurt bad

morally wrong or wicked

He is a bad person

feeling regret or remorse

I feel bad about the mistake

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

the words of a song

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the words of a song

I love the lyrics of this song

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

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a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

Please sign the contract here

having a high temperature

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having a high temperature

The coffee is hot

very strong or severe

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very strong or severe

He is hot to start his new job

sexually attractive

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sexually attractive

This game is hot

very popular or successful

That game is very hot right now

having a high temperature

The coffee is very hot

to think that something is true

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to think that something is true

I believe you

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 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

making someone want to know or learn more

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making someone want to know or learn more

The book is very interesting

a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something

This book is very interesting

causing curiosity or attention

This is an interesting story

used to call attention or express surprise

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used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

liked less than only one other thing

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liked less than only one other thing

Blue is my second favorite color

the thing you like second most

This pizza is my second favorite

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 ask for something or ask someone to do something

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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

to continue to be in a place

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to continue to be in a place

Please stay in your seats until the plane stops

to live in a place for a period of time

I am staying in London for a month

to not go outside

It is raining, so let's stay in

to continue to be in a place

I want to stay in tonight

to stay at your house or a place

I prefer to stay in on rainy days

to not leave a place

I prefer to stay in today

an unspecified or unknown location

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an unspecified or unknown location

I left my keys somewhere

place

I left my keys somewhere

an unknown or unspecified place

I left my keys somewhere

to permit or allow someone to do something

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to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

to see or pay attention to something

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to see or pay attention to something

I noticed a new sign

a written or printed statement giving information or warning

There is a notice on the wall

the act of paying attention to something

His new car caught my notice

to make sounds showing you think something is funny

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to make sounds showing you think something is funny

He laughs at the joke

something funny that makes people smile or make sounds of amusement

That joke was a good laugh

the sound made when happy or amused

I heard her laugh

to put on fancy or formal clothing

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to put on fancy or formal clothing

I need to get dressed up for the wedding

to put clothing on yourself

I need to get dressed up for the party

familiar or comfortable with a situation

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familiar or comfortable with a situation

I am used to the cold weather

did something regularly in the past

He used to swim every day

many times or often

I used to play football

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

something done regularly in the past

I used to play football

to make someone believe or do something

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to make someone believe or do something

I tried to convince him to come

making someone agree to do something

I convinced him to join us

able to make someone believe something is true

I convinced him to come

a sports game played at the opponent's location

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a sports game played at the opponent's location

The team lost their away game last night

to feel sorry for someone

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to feel sorry for someone

I feel bad for him

to display something proudly

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to display something proudly

She likes to flaunt her wealth

the state of having or owning something

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the state of having or owning something

The possession of the land is disputed

the things that you own

He lost all his possessions

the state of being controlled by a spirit

He claimed to be suffering from demonic possession

a formal accusation that someone has committed a crime

The suspect was arrested for illegal drug possession

to become red in the face from embarrassment

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to become red in the face from embarrassment

He blushes when he is shy

a pink or red powder or cream for the cheeks

She uses blush

a pale pink color

Her dress is a lovely blush

to bring back a memory of something

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to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

a particular area or point

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a particular area or point

This is a nice spot for a picnic

to see or notice someone or something

I spotted him in the crowd

to pay for someone's bill or cost

I will spot you for lunch today

a strong liking for something

She has a soft spot for cats

making a lot of sound

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making a lot of sound

He speaks loudly

a short story with a funny ending

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a short story with a funny ending

He told a funny joke

to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a joke

to say or do things to cause laughter, or indicate a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I was only joking

a funny or clever trick

He played a joke on his friend

saying or doing things to cause laughter, or indicating that a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I told a joke to my friend

to reach a place

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to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to go to someone for help or support

You can come to me for help

to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to enter your thoughts

The idea came to me suddenly

to arrive at a point or situation

We have come to a difficult decision

to arrive at a particular situation

The situation has come to an end

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

to become conscious again after being unconscious

She finally came to after the accident

to lead to a particular result

The total bill came to fifty dollars

to go to a place to see someone

Please come to my house this evening

to give information about something, usually in speech or writing

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to give information about something, usually in speech or writing

She reported the news to her boss

a written or spoken account of something

She gave a detailed report

to go to a place as instructed

Report to the manager immediately

a written account of information or findings

I wrote a report for school

a large public road vehicle

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a large public road vehicle

I take the bus to work

to remove dirty dishes from a table

He bussed the table after the meal

to take someone somewhere by bus

They bus students to school

a specific case used to illustrate something

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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

a person or thing that throws something

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a person or thing that throws something

He is a good chucker

used to get attention or introduce a statement

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used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

a convenient or appropriate time for something

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a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

costing nothing, without charge

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costing nothing, without charge

This water is free

having no work or obligations

I am free this afternoon

able to do what you want without limits

The bird is free

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

They decided to free the bird from the cage

very tired or out of breath

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very tired or out of breath

I was totally gassed after the workout

made unconscious by gas

The soldiers were gassed during the attack

to harm someone with gas

Many soldiers were gassed during the war

without any doubt

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without any doubt

I will definitely come

a person who studies the nature of knowledge and reality

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a person who studies the nature of knowledge and reality

Socrates was a famous philosopher

true or accurate

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true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

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used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

a detailed description of events as they happen

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a detailed description of events as they happen

The reporter gave a play by play of the game

a step-by-step description of an event

He gave a play-by-play of the game

to make an effort to do something

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to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to test something to see if it works

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to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

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

They will try the suspect in court

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