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The Big Bang Theory — Season 1 Episode 1

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a state of confusion or dirtiness

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a state of confusion or dirtiness

This room is a mess

to cause trouble or disturbance

Don't mess with the settings

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 fail to do what you said you would do

In scene

to fail to do what you said you would do

He reneged on his promise

at this moment

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at this moment

I am currently at home

the end of a romantic relationship

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the end of a romantic relationship

Their breakup was very sad

the relationship between cause and effect

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the relationship between cause and effect

There is a direct causality between his actions and the result

to successfully go from one side to the other

In scene

to successfully go from one side to the other

The car could not get through the narrow street

to finish a task, use something up, or endure a difficult period

I need to get through my homework

to succeed in reaching someone by telephone or communication

I could not get through to him

to complete or deal with something difficult

I have to get through my homework

to manage to do or finish something difficult

She got through the difficult exam

to successfully deal with a difficult situation

We will get through this hard time

a word used to say hi

In scene

a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

to suddenly stop something for a short time

In scene

to suddenly stop something for a short time

Please do not interrupt me

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

needed to make something complete

In scene

needed to make something complete

Trust is an integral part of a relationship

a fundamental concept in calculus representing the area under a curve

The student learned about the integral

a fundamental concept in calculus representing the area under a curve

We calculated the definite integral

to urge someone to do something

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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

more than what is usual or necessary

In scene

more than what is usual or necessary

I need extra time

behaving in a way that is more dramatic or noticeable than is appropriate

Stop being so extra about everything

a person who appears in a movie or show but has no speaking role

He worked as an extra in the movie

to a high degree

Her outfit is so extra

a clue that goes horizontally in a crossword puzzle

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a clue that goes horizontally in a crossword puzzle

Look at five across

from one side to the opposite side

In scene

from one side to the opposite side

He walked across the street

covering or extending over the entire range of something

The news spread across the country

having knowledge about something

Are you across the project details

to set up or create something

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to set up or create something

They want to establish a new company

to show that something is true

The evidence established the truth

to make something easy to understand by giving full details

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to make something easy to understand by giving full details

She spelled out the new plan

to say the letters of a word one by one

Can you spell out your name

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

the physical world and living things

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the physical world and living things

We must protect nature

the basic qualities or personality of something

It is his nature to be kind

the physical world and all living things

I love spending time in nature

the plants, animals, and land of the earth

I love spending time in nature

very close to something or someone

In scene

very close to something or someone

He sat next to me

very close to being true

It is next to impossible

coming after the current one

Who is next to go

close to something

The book is next to the lamp

used to express anger or surprise

In scene

used to express anger or surprise

What the hell is happening

a short story with a funny ending

In scene

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

not needed anymore

In scene

not needed anymore

This information is redundant

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

In scene

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

In scene

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

a situation that seems impossible or has two opposite facts

In scene

a situation that seems impossible or has two opposite facts

It is a strange paradox

to greet someone who has arrived

In scene

to greet someone who has arrived

They welcomed the guests

allowed to do something

In scene

allowed to do something

Questions are welcome

to be happy to receive something

You are welcome here

to succeed in doing something

In scene

to succeed in doing something

I want to accomplish my goals

having a positive or desirable quality

In scene

having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

happening sometimes but not often

In scene

happening sometimes but not often

We have occasional rain in summer

to some extent; not extremely

In scene

to some extent; not extremely

The exam was fairly easy

in a way that is right and equal for everyone

The judge treated everyone fairly

to a moderate degree

It is a fairly long walk

the situation or facts that surround an event

In scene

the situation or facts that surround an event

Please provide more context

to bring to an end

In scene

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

to grow or change into something larger or more advanced

In scene

to grow or change into something larger or more advanced

The seed develops into a plant

to make or produce something new

The team developed a new product

a new and interesting event that has happened

We are waiting for the latest development

to make a photograph from a film negative

I developed the film yesterday

to become conscious again after being unconscious

In scene

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

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 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

one only, each separate

In scene

one only, each separate

I need a single sheet of paper

a piece of paper money

He paid with a single

a short music recording released to promote an album

They released a new single yesterday

only one, no more than one

I have a single dollar left

a hit in baseball that lets the batter reach second base

The player hit a single

not married or in a romantic relationship

He is currently single

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 get or receive something

In scene

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

objects or items in general

In scene

objects or items in general

I have too much stuff

personal things or possessions

Put your stuff in the car

to put something into a container or space tightly

She stuffed the bag

to put something into a container or space tightly

I stuffed my clothes into the suitcase

a place where things are made

In scene

a place where things are made

This is a big factory

a piece of clothing covering the lower body

In scene

a piece of clothing covering the lower body

I am wearing black pants

of very poor quality

This movie was pants

to pull someone's pants down as a prank

He decided to pants his friend to embarrass him

a piece of clothing that covers the legs

I bought new blue pants

in a clear way that is easy to see

In scene

in a clear way that is easy to see

He was evidently tired

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

wrongful or criminal deception for financial gain

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wrongful or criminal deception for financial gain

He was arrested for credit card fraud

a person who pretends to be someone they are not

He is a total fraud

a change caused by something

In scene

a change caused by something

The medicine had a good effect

the intended result or gist

He said something to that effect

an item that belongs to someone

He gathered his personal effects

real or genuine

In scene

real or genuine

It was a veritable feast

to know who or what someone/something is

In scene

to know who or what someone/something is

The police identified the suspect

to do something together with someone

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to do something together with someone

I work with my sister

to be able to deal with or use something

I can work with this budget

to deal with something successfully

I can work with that schedule

to do something with an object or person

I work with computers every day

to bring something to an end

In scene

to bring something to an end

We will wind up the meeting soon

to become deeply involved in something

He did not expect to wind up in this debate

to finally be in a particular situation

We wound up getting lost

to make someone feel nervous or excited

Don't wind him up before the test

to some extent; kind of

In scene

to some extent; kind of

I sort of agree with you

a group with similar features

This is a new sort of fruit

a particular kind of something

What sort of music do you like

at an unspecified time

In scene

at an unspecified time

Let's meet sometime next week

at an unspecified time

Let's meet for coffee sometime

having been something in the past

He is a sometime actor

happening only at certain times

We visit them sometime

to say something to get information

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to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

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 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 new way of saying something that was said before

In scene

a new way of saying something that was said before

His restatement made the point clearer

to touch one's own genitals for sexual pleasure

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to touch one's own genitals for sexual pleasure

Masturbating is a normal human behavior

having the skill or opportunity to do something

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having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

not wearing any clothes

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not wearing any clothes

The baby is naked

not wearing any clothes

The baby is naked

the male cell that fertilizes an egg

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the male cell that fertilizes an egg

Sperm fertilizes the egg

usual or typical

In scene

usual or typical

It was just a regular day

a person who visits a place often

He is a regular at this cafe

happening often or at fixed times

I exercise on a regular basis

a person who brings food and drinks to customers in a restaurant

The bus arrives at regular intervals

normal or typical

This is my regular route to work

to share the same view as someone

In scene

to share the same view as someone

We agree on this point

to say that you accept or agree with something

I agree with you

to say yes or have the same opinion

I agree with your plan

a possible effect or result of something

In scene

a possible effect or result of something

The decision has serious implications

an idea that is suggested but not directly stated

Her tone carried a clear implication of doubt

to have a job at a place

In scene

to have a job at a place

I work at a shop

to have a job or perform a task

She works at a hospital

to make an effort to improve something

You need to work at your tennis skills

to operate or perform as intended

This machine does not work at high speeds

to have a job in a place

I work at a big bank

used to make a polite request

In scene

used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

to change position or go to a new place

In scene

to change position or go to a new place

The car is moving

to change one's place of living

In scene

to change one's place of living

We are moving to a new city next week

causing strong feelings

It was a moving story

to show that something is true

In scene

to show that something is true

Please confirm your email address

to officially accept someone as a member of a church

The bishop confirmed the new members

a formal lunch

In scene

a formal lunch

We attended a formal luncheon

to move toward a higher place

In scene

to move toward a higher place

We will head up the mountain

a warning to pay attention

Give me a heads up

to be in charge of something

She will head up the new project

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

partly based on clear thought and logic

In scene

partly based on clear thought and logic

His strategy was semi rational

having a high level of intelligence

In scene

having a high level of intelligence

She has a high IQ

a particular amount or degree of something

In scene

a particular amount or degree of something

The water level is rising

to knock down a building or structure

The storm leveled the building

having a surface with no high or low parts

The ground is level here

a flat area at a particular height in a building

We live on the third level

to be in a particular position or state

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to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

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

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

to try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

In scene

to try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He tried to hit on her at the party

to suddenly have a good idea or find a solution

I hit on a new plan

to choose someone or something as the victim of an attack

The attackers decided to hit on the store

to mention an idea for someone to think about

He hit on a great idea

able to be used or obtained

In scene

able to be used or obtained

Is this seat available?

free

This seat is available

prepared and able to be used or shown

The report is available now.

one part of a television or radio series

In scene

one part of a television or radio series

I am watching the second season

to add salt, herbs, or spices to food

Season the chicken with some salt

one of the four parts of a year

Each season lasts three months

a fixed division of the year for an activity

Summer is my favorite season

to have actual being or to be present

In scene

to have actual being or to be present

Do you think aliens exist?

content

Do ghosts really exist

someone who lives near you

In scene

someone who lives near you

He is my new neighbor

a current of air moving across a space

In scene

a current of air moving across a space

The room is cool because of the cross breeze

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

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

In scene

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

very good or impressive

In scene

very good or impressive

You did a terrific job

used to express anger or emphasis

In scene

used to express anger or emphasis

Holy cow, look at that

connected with God or religion

This is a holy place

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