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The Big Bang Theory — Season 1 Episode 3

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individuals or humans in general

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individuals or humans in general

People are social beings

a group of people who share the same interests or values

They are a peaceful people

the employees or representatives of an organization

The people at this bank are helpful

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

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to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

words used to show you are grateful

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words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

not certain or fixed

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not certain or fixed

We made a tentative plan for the weekend

to finish something, especially a race or a task

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to finish something, especially a race or a task

He had the strength to go the distance

protective glasses for the eyes

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protective glasses for the eyes

Wear your goggles in the pool

happening or appearing soon

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happening or appearing soon

The coming weeks will be busy

to move toward or arrive at a place

The train is coming

to move from a higher place to a lower one

My friend is coming to my house

to bring or come together in one place

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to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

based on clear thinking

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based on clear thinking

This is a logical answer

to get into a particular state or condition

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to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to become conscious again after being unconscious

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to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to reach a place

He finally came to the city

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 produce tears from your eyes

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to produce tears from your eyes

She broke down in tears

to separate something into parts to understand it

Let us break down the task

to stop working or progressing

Our car broke down on the way home

to make someone feel less strong or confident

The constant criticism broke him down

to separate something into smaller parts

The scientist will break down the data

to divide something into smaller parts

Please break down the project into steps

to stop functioning

My car broke down on the highway

treating everyone equally or in a reasonable way

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treating everyone equally or in a reasonable way

This is a fair deal

pleasing to look at

She has a fair face

a public event with displays, food, or entertainment

We went to the book fair

a domestic cat with patches of orange, black, and white fur

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a domestic cat with patches of orange, black, and white fur

She has a calico cat

a domestic cat with patches of orange, black, and white fur

The cat has a calico pattern

able to hold or grasp things

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able to hold or grasp things

Monkeys use their prehensile tails to climb trees

a region in space with gravity so strong that nothing can escape it

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a region in space with gravity so strong that nothing can escape it

Light cannot escape a black hole

a very unpleasant or depressing situation

The project became a black hole of misery

a person who takes all your time, money, or energy without giving anything back

He is a black hole who drains my energy

a place that is very dangerous or difficult to get out of

His debt turned into a black hole

connected to feelings or the mind

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connected to feelings or the mind

She is emotionally strong

responsibility for a problem or error

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responsibility for a problem or error

It was my fault that we were late

to say someone did something wrong

It is hard to fault his work

a large break in the earth's surface

There is a fault line under this city

a bad or weak quality in a person's character

Everyone has a personal fault

to keep something from being seen

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to keep something from being seen

He tried to conceal the truth

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

an expression used when leaving or going to sleep

In scene

an expression used when leaving or going to sleep

Good night, see you tomorrow

a polite expression used when leaving someone in the evening or when going to sleep

I will see you tomorrow good night

words said when parting at night

Good night see you tomorrow

a nice time spent during the evening

I had a good night with my friends

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

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the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

something that you do or go through

In scene

something that you do or go through

It was a great experience

to have a feeling or sensation

I experienced great joy

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

She has a lot of experience

to collect information or data together

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to collect information or data together

I need to compile a list of names

to put things together into a single whole

They compiled a list of names

to gather things together

I need to compile a report

to change computer code into a form that can run

You must compile the code before running it

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to seem or appear a certain way

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to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

used to get someone's attention

In scene

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

to produce liquid through the skin when hot or nervous

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to produce liquid through the skin when hot or nervous

I always perspire when I exercise

a sweet brown food made from cocoa

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a sweet brown food made from cocoa

I like chocolate cake

a sweet food made from cacao

I love chocolate

a brown food made from cacao, often eaten as candy

I like eating dark chocolate

to place something over another thing

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to place something over another thing

You can overlay the text on the image

exclude

In scene

exclude

Everyone came except him

however; used to introduce a contrast

I would go except I am tired

not including

Everyone except Tom came

used to introduce a contrast

Everyone came, except you

a movie that tells a funny love story

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a movie that tells a funny love story

I watched a romantic comedy yesterday

a state of being unwell

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a state of being unwell

He missed school because of illness

a department in a hospital for urgent medical care

In scene

a department in a hospital for urgent medical care

He is in the emergency room

a part of a hospital that treats people with sudden, serious injuries or illnesses

He was taken to the emergency room

the part of a hospital for urgent medical care

He was taken to the emergency room

the part of a hospital for urgent medical care

He was taken to the emergency room

not likely to cause an allergic reaction

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not likely to cause an allergic reaction

This soap is hypoallergenic

to walk with regular steps or in a determined manner

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to walk with regular steps or in a determined manner

The soldiers march together

a public gathering of people to show support for a cause

They participated in a protest march

one of the twelve parts of a year

My birthday is in March

a piece of music with a strong, regular rhythm, often for marching

They played a loud military march

objects made from clay that are shaped and baked

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objects made from clay that are shaped and baked

She loves making pottery

the area on the side of the body between the waist and the upper thigh

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the area on the side of the body between the waist and the upper thigh

She put her hand on her hip

modern and fashionable

This is a very hip cafe

a word used when leaving

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a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

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

I drink water every day

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

I want a cold drink

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

In scene

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

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

to try to get or achieve something

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to try to get or achieve something

You should go after your dreams

to criticize or blame someone aggressively

The critics went after his new book

to try to catch or get something

You should go after your dreams

stories about future technology and space

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stories about future technology and space

I love reading science fiction books

an informal way to say yes

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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

to show that something is true

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to show that something is true

I can prove it

to show that something is true

He proved his theory

to show that something is true

They proved the truth

the state of being calm and free from stress

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the state of being calm and free from stress

I need some relaxation

to recognize something as true or valid

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to recognize something as true or valid

I accept the truth

to say yes to something

She accepted the invitation

a penalty for doing something wrong

I accept your offer

to take something that is offered

He accepted the award

to start to be in a particular condition

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to start to be in a particular condition

He fell into a deep sleep

to be deceived by a trick or mistake

They fell into his trap

to be part of a group or category

This item falls into that category

to become organized or work well as a whole

Everything will fall into place soon

relating to molecules or small particles

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relating to molecules or small particles

It is a molecular structure

a close relationship between friends

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a close relationship between friends

They have a long friendship

a close relationship between friends

They have a long friendship

the state of being friends

Our friendship is very strong

an Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, and cured meat

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an Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, and cured meat

We ordered spaghetti carbonara for dinner

to be unable to remember something

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to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to fail to remember something

I always forget his name

the part of the day between afternoon and night

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the part of the day between afternoon and night

The evening is cool

at a short distance away

I like the cool evening air

the part of the day between afternoon and night

I read a book in the evening

the part of the day between afternoon and night

The evening is a peaceful time

to go inside or become part of something

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to go inside or become part of something

She went into the room

to be silent and unhappy because you are angry

He will go into a sulk if you say that

to talk about something in detail

I do not want to go into the details

to do something you planned or promised to do

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to do something you planned or promised to do

He decided to go through with the plan

to do something you planned even if it is difficult

He decided to go through with the surgery

used to introduce an example

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used to introduce an example

I like fruit, for example, apples

a thing that shows what something is like

This is a good example of modern art

existing as a natural, essential, or permanent characteristic of something

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existing as a natural, essential, or permanent characteristic of something

Risk is inherent in this project

the state of having more than one meaning

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the state of having more than one meaning

There is some ambiguity in his statement

almost certainly; very likely

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almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

to do something without planning

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to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

a sweet food or small gift

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a sweet food or small gift

She bought some goodies for the party

to cut or grip with the teeth

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to cut or grip with the teeth

The dog wants to bite the toy

a small amount of food to eat

I had a quick bite

an injury from an animal's teeth

He has a dog bite on his leg

a short part of a speech or performance

I heard a sound bite on the news

the way your body responds to something

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the way your body responds to something

He had an allergic reaction

content

Her reaction to the news was unexpected

a process in which substances change into new substances

The chemical reaction changed the color

something that happens as a result of an action or event

Her reaction was very positive

to judge the value or quality of something

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to judge the value or quality of something

We need to evaluate the results

to form an opinion about something

We need to evaluate the results

letters, packages, or electronic messages sent through a system

In scene

letters, packages, or electronic messages sent through a system

Did you check the mail today

letters and packages sent or received

I received a lot of mail today

a newspaper or magazine

I read the mail every morning

to happen or be mentioned

In scene

to happen or be mentioned

This topic will come up in the meeting

to grow up in the same place as someone else

She came up in a small town

to happen soon or be about to happen

A problem came up

to move to a higher place

Come up and see my room

to move near to something or someone

A stranger came up to me

to happen or appear

A problem came up at work

to move to a higher place or position

I came up the stairs to my office

to be mentioned or discussed

Your name came up in our meeting

happening or appearing soon

The exam date is coming up soon

to be going to happen in the near future

Christmas is coming up fast

to happen or take place

Many questions came up during the event

to move to a higher position or status

She came up in the company quickly

to burn slowly with smoke and no flame

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to burn slowly with smoke and no flame

The logs continued to smolder in the fireplace

located inside something

In scene

located inside something

The internal parts are damaged

the number 1

In scene

the number 1

I have one apple in my bag

one part of a series (e.g., an episode)

I watched episode one last night

a very short period of time

Wait for one moment please

to a small degree

This is one better than that

not stopping or giving up

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not stopping or giving up

The sun was relentless in the desert

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

In scene

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

He gave her a good night kiss

to press a button on a device

In scene

to press a button on a device

Click the mouse to open the file

a unit of distance equal to one kilometer

We traveled five clicks today

to suddenly understand something

The solution finally clicked for me

to make a short, sharp sound

I heard a click at the door

to need someone or something for help or support

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to need someone or something for help or support

I depend on my parents

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

a small animal that purrs and catches mice

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a small animal that purrs and catches mice

The feline slept on the sofa

having no purpose or use

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having no purpose or use

This conversation is pointless

used to say that there are other similar things not listed

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used to say that there are other similar things not listed

We need paper pens etc

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

a colorless gas in the air that people need to breathe

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a colorless gas in the air that people need to breathe

Humans need oxygen to survive

a theory in physics that says all particles are made of tiny vibrating strings

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a theory in physics that says all particles are made of tiny vibrating strings

String theory is a complex concept in physics

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

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despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

Although it was raining, we went out

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