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The Big Bang Theory — Season 1 Episode 4

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a person who studies science

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a person who studies science

He is a famous scientist

a person who studies science

The scientist analyzed the data carefully

the group of people who govern a country or area

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the group of people who govern a country or area

Local government manages the city

the group that controls a country

The government passed a new law

to say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

more than what is usual or necessary

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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

an act of changing position or location

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an act of changing position or location

The sudden movement scared the bird

the act of passing waste from the body

The doctor asked about his bowel movement

a group of people working together for a shared goal

They started a new social movement

in a fair or balanced way

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in a fair or balanced way

Please distribute the cake evenly

in any case

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in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

used to say how much of something is given for each unit

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used to say how much of something is given for each unit

It costs ten dollars per person

as stated or requested by

Per your request I have attached the file

a person who studies physics

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a person who studies physics

Einstein was a famous physicist

to jump high or far

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to jump high or far

He can leap very high

a thought or plan in your mind

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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 design or make something new

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to design or make something new

Who invented the telephone?

a group of twelve

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a group of twelve

I bought a dozen eggs

to damage or destroy something good

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to damage or destroy something good

The rain spoiled the picnic

valuable things taken by force

The soldiers shared the spoils after the battle

to treat someone too well, often making them selfish

Don't spoil the child

something valuable taken or gained, especially as a result of a victory or effort

They divided the spoils of war among the soldiers

a polite expression used when meeting someone in the morning

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a polite expression used when meeting someone in the morning

Good morning, how are you?

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

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to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every day

familiar with something because you have experienced it

I am used to the cold weather

to leave a place

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to leave a place

We should shove off now

to depart from a place

We should shove off now

shut; not allowing entrance

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shut; not allowing entrance

The shop is closed

to bring something to a finish

He closed the meeting

like a machine that works automatically

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like a machine that works automatically

His dance had a robotics style

the branch of engineering that deals with robots

She studies robotics at university

the branch of technology that deals with robots

Robotics is a fast growing field

the branch of technology that deals with robots

Robotics is a growing field

the food eaten at a particular time of day

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the food eaten at a particular time of day

Breakfast is the first meal of the day

an occasion when you eat food

We had a nice meal

to scare someone suddenly

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to scare someone suddenly

The loud noise spooked the horse

a spy or undercover operative

He is a government spook

practices to keep clean and healthy

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practices to keep clean and healthy

Good hygiene prevents diseases

a plant that is eaten as food

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a plant that is eaten as food

I like to eat fresh vegetables

having severe brain damage and unable to think or move

The patient is a vegetable

a plant or part of a plant that people eat as food

I eat fresh vegetables every day

to require something because it is necessary

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to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

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

to make something less complex or intelligent than it should be

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to make something less complex or intelligent than it should be

The article dumbed down the complex research

to make something easier to understand

They dumbed down the report for beginners

a baked fruit dish with a biscuit topping

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a baked fruit dish with a biscuit topping

I love peach cobbler

a mixed drink made with wine, fruit, and sugar

He sipped his refreshing cobbler

a person who fixes shoes

The cobbler fixed my boots

liked by many people

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liked by many people

This song is very popular

liked by a lot of people

This song is very popular

liked by many people

That singer is very popular

suitable or proper for the situation

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suitable or proper for the situation

A formal apology is in order

placed in a neat, correct, or organized way

The books are in order on the shelf

the way things are placed or happen one after another

Please put the files in order

for the purpose of

He worked hard in order to succeed

to move or happen more slowly, or to become less active and busy

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to move or happen more slowly, or to become less active and busy

Please slow down

to start doing something at a slower speed or with less energy

I need to slow down and rest

not easy; requiring effort

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not easy; requiring effort

This exam is very difficult

to make someone feel happy or well

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to make someone feel happy or well

Her kindness blesses those around her

to ask God to protect or help

God bless you

to feel very lucky or thankful

I feel blessed to have such a great family

to keep someone safe from harm

May God bless you and keep you safe

a long piece of writing on a particular subject for a university degree

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a long piece of writing on a particular subject for a university degree

She is writing her thesis

a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved

His thesis is that technology changes society

a long piece of writing on a particular subject

Students must submit a thesis

to feel happy about something that will happen

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to feel happy about something that will happen

I look forward to meeting you

to feel happy or excited about something that is going to happen in the future

I look forward to meeting you

a piece of a whole

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a piece of a whole

The engine has many parts

a character in a play or film

He played a small part

to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

to some extent; not extremely

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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

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 keep away from someone or something

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to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid traffic

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid heavy traffic

to keep away from something

Try to avoid bad habits

the activity of exploring caves as a hobby

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the activity of exploring caves as a hobby

They enjoy spelunking in their free time

the activity of exploring caves

He is interested in spelunking

used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

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used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

I don't like it. Neither do I

not one or the other

Neither book is good

not one of two people or things

Neither of the students is here

not one or the other

The box is neither big nor small

normal or usual

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normal or usual

He is an ordinary person

not special or different

It was an ordinary day

very unusual or special

That performance was ordinary

normal or common

It was an ordinary day

appealing in a youthful or charming way

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appealing in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

attractive in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

trying to be clever in a way that is annoying or disrespectful

Don't get cute with me

to make something more charming or appealing

You can cute up the room with some colorful cushions

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

the number 8

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the number 8

I have eight apples

a planned way or path to follow

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a planned way or path to follow

The ship changed its course

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will come

a series of lessons on a particular subject

I am taking an English course

one part of a meal, such as a starter or main dish

The first course was soup

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

one part of a meal, such as a starter or main dish

I liked the main course

a continuous period of time

During the course of the day

a way of doing something

The ship changed its course

an area of land used for a sport or activity

The golf course is very large

a series of classes or lessons on a particular subject

I am taking an English course

the number 4

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the number 4

I have four apples

feeling a need to eat

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feeling a need to eat

I am hungry

feeling a strong need or desire for something

He is hungry for success

feeling a need to eat more than before

I am even more hungry now

a person you know and like

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a person you know and like

He is a friend from school

a person you like and know well

We have been friends for years

a person who supports something

He is a friend of the arts

having or showing good judgment and intelligence

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having or showing good judgment and intelligence

She is a very wise woman

in the way of or regarding something

Things are looking up career-wise

to give someone knowledge or information

I will wise her up on the plan

a person who has a lot of knowledge and good judgment

The wise old man gave us advice

to decide to take or do something

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to decide to take or do something

I will go for the cake

to be true or relevant for someone or something

The same rule goes for everyone

to depart from a place

I have to go for today

to try to get or achieve something

You should go for your dreams

to be true or relevant for someone or something

This rule goes for everyone

to try to do or get something

I will go for the top prize

to have a particular price

This painting goes for a high price

to plan or intend to do something

We go for an early start tomorrow

to be suitable or right for someone

That color goes for your skin tone

to support or choose someone

I go for the local team

to try to achieve something

You should go for your dreams

to want or choose something

I think I will go for the salad

to try to hit or defeat someone

The dog might go for you

described as better or more important than it really is

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described as better or more important than it really is

It is just a glorified typewriter

the condition of being unable to be seen

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the condition of being unable to be seen

The superhero has the power of invisibility

to think something is true without proof

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to think something is true without proof

I assume you are tired

to begin to have a role or responsibility

He assumed the role of manager

a soft plug used to absorb menstrual flow

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a soft plug used to absorb menstrual flow

She bought a box of tampons

to make an effort to do something

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to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

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

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

to look at something for a long time

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to look at something for a long time

She is staring at the painting

a place or system where people buy and sell goods or services

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a place or system where people buy and sell goods or services

I go to the market every Sunday

ready to be bought or sold

This product is ready for the market

the desire or need for a product or service among consumers

There is a big market for organic food

to advertise or tell people about a product or service

They market their products online

words of praise for a success

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words of praise for a success

Congratulations on your new job

to talk to a god, often silently

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to talk to a god, often silently

I pray every morning

a sudden, uncontrolled burst of physical movement

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a sudden, uncontrolled burst of physical movement

He had a fit of anger

right for a particular situation

He is not fit for the job

to be the right size or shape to go into a space

The key fits the lock perfectly

strong and in good physical shape

She exercises to stay fit

to be in the right place

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to be in the right place

This book belongs on the shelf

a woman who is a friend or romantic partner

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a woman who is a friend or romantic partner

She is my lady friend

salted or smoked meat from a pig

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salted or smoked meat from a pig

I eat bacon for breakfast

the act of staying out of sight

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the act of staying out of sight

The children are hiding in the garden

to put or keep out of sight

She is hiding the letter

a protective covering put on a table under plates

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a protective covering put on a table under plates

Put the plate on the place mat

a child who is four years old

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a child who is four years old

The four year old is sleeping

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

to give aid or support to someone

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to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

a red or yellow fruit used in cooking

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a red or yellow fruit used in cooking

I love fresh tomatoes

a round red fruit often used as a vegetable in cooking

The salad contains fresh tomato

to give things to several people

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to give things to several people

The teacher distributed the papers

to give out or send out something to people

The teacher will distribute the papers to the students

to give things to several people

The teacher distributed the papers to the students

having the ability to do something

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having the ability to do something

She is capable of doing the job

having the ability to do something well

She is a very capable student

a physical attack or defeat

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a physical attack or defeat

He gave him an ass kicking

very good or impressive, able to defeat others easily

That was an ass kicking performance

involving physical fighting or aggression

They received a real ass kicking

a person who makes something

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a person who makes something

He is the creator of this game

something you must do because of a rule or promise

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something you must do because of a rule or promise

It is my obligation to help

to go to a lower place or area

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to go to a lower place or area

Let's go down to the beach

to get to a particular number or amount

The price went down to five dollars

to travel to a place

I will go down to the city

to rest your body on a seat

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to rest your body on a seat

He sat on the chair

a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States

I studied hard for the SAT

to seem proper or acceptable

His comment did not sit well with me

a standardized exam for college admission in the US

I am preparing for the SAT

of great size or amount

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of great size or amount

She has a large family

big in size

I want a large coffee

a slang term for one thousand US dollars

He won five large in the game

a period of 100 years

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a period of 100 years

The castle is five centuries old

a period of 100 years

We live in the twenty-first century

a system of words for expressing ideas

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a system of words for expressing ideas

I am learning a new language

the words that someone uses when speaking

He speaks a foreign language

a soft spread put on bread or bagels

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a soft spread put on bread or bagels

Put a shmear of cream cheese on it

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