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The Big Bang Theory — Season 1 Episode 11

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CEFR level

a particular amount or degree of something

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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

used to make a polite request

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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

feeling or showing guilt

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feeling or showing guilt

He felt guilty about lying

feeling bad about doing something wrong

He felt guilty about lying

responsible for doing something wrong

He felt guilty about lying

having done something that is against the law or moral rules

The jury found him guilty

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

not sharp or easy to see

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not sharp or easy to see

Everything moved in a blur

to make something hard to see or understand clearly

The fog blurred the view of the city

something that is hard to see clearly

The photo is a blur

using radio signals instead of cables

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using radio signals instead of cables

I have a wireless mouse

a device that receives radio broadcasts

I listened to the news on the wireless

a hollow concrete block used in construction

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a hollow concrete block used in construction

He stacked the cinder blocks to build a wall

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

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used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to express agreement or acceptance

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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

to handle or use something for fun or activity

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to handle or use something for fun or activity

He is playing with the controls

to think about an idea without making a firm commitment

I play with the idea of moving abroad

to touch or move something for fun

Do not play with your food

to draw attention to something

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to draw attention to something

He pointed out the mistake

to show or explain something clearly

He pointed out the best way to solve the problem

to show or explain something clearly

She pointed out the mistake in the report

a device for making calls

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a device for making calls

The phone is on the table

to make a telephone call

I will phone you tomorrow

a device used to make calls and access the internet

My phone is charging

in a way that is easy to see or understand

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in a way that is easy to see or understand

He is obviously lying

to stay in one place until something happens

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to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

a sign or sound that gives information

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a sign or sound that gives information

The red light is a signal to stop

a message sent by radio or electricity

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a message sent by radio or electricity

I cannot get a signal here

to send a message or sign to someone

She signaled me to come here

a message or sign sent to someone

He sent a signal for help

to react too strongly to something

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to react too strongly to something

Don't overreact to the news

to do something badly or wrongly

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to do something badly or wrongly

I screwed up the job

to treat someone unfairly or deceive them

He screwed me

to treat someone or something as unimportant or bad

Screw the rules

to have sexual intercourse with someone

They screwed

used to get attention or introduce a statement

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used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

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used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

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 that something will happen only if something else does not happen

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used to say that something will happen only if something else does not happen

You cannot pass unless you study hard

except if

I won't go unless you come

the amount of something that is taken in

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the amount of something that is taken in

You should reduce your salt intake

a person who has recently joined a group

He is part of the new intake

to make or grow something

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to make or grow something

The factory produces cars

fresh fruits and vegetables

They sell local produce in this shop

to give something to someone when they ask for it

Please produce your ticket

a place to live that is part of a larger building

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a place to live that is part of a larger building

I live in a small apartment

a set of rooms to live in

Your apartment is very beautiful

a place to live that is part of a larger building

She lives in a small apartment

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

to go and spend time with someone

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to go and spend time with someone

I am visiting my friend

to go to a place for a period of time

She is visiting her grandmother today

the act of going to see someone

Visiting friends is fun

the condition of being something

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the condition of being something

Happiness is important

tardy

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tardy

I am late for work

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

not on time

I am late for work

at a short distance away

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at a short distance away

My house is close to the park

paying a lot of attention to details

Please pay close attention to the details

not open

Please close the door

to surround and catch someone

The police close on the suspect

the way food is cooked in a place

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the way food is cooked in a place

I love Italian cuisine

the yellow liquid waste from the body

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the yellow liquid waste from the body

The doctor asked for a urine sample

to come into view or to be seen

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to come into view or to be seen

A ghost appeared in the room

to give the impression of being

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to give the impression of being

He appears to be tired

to act in a play, film, or show

She will appear in the new movie

to come into view or to be seen

The stars appear at night

used when giving something to someone

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used when giving something to someone

Here you go, your coffee

used when giving an object to someone else

Here you go have a coffee

a party game where players choose between two difficult options

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a party game where players choose between two difficult options

We played would you rather yesterday

without any doubt

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without any doubt

I am certain that he is right

sure to happen

Success is certain

relating to one specific person or thing

She has a certain charm

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

to make something work

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to make something work

He knows how to operate this machine

to do a medical operation on a patient

The doctors will operate on him tomorrow

to work as a member of a boat's team

My brother operates on a cruise ship

to not continue an action

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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

in the past, before now

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in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

to go again to a place or topic

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to go again to a place or topic

I went back to the office

return to

Let's get back to work

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to collect a crop or part of a body for use

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to collect a crop or part of a body for use

Farmers harvest wheat in autumn

the act of collecting crops

The farmers are busy with the harvest

fully developed or at the highest level

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fully developed or at the highest level

It is now a full blown business

having reached the most complete or advanced stage

The situation has become a full blown crisis

having a very bad smell

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having a very bad smell

These socks are stinking

used to emphasize a negative quality

It is a stinking lie

having a very bad smell

Take out the stinking trash

extremely unpleasant or of very low quality

He has a stinking attitude

to crack or split something

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to crack or split something

The ice began to break up

to stop a relationship or activity

They broke up the session

to skate fast across the ice in hockey

The player will break up the ice

to feel very sad or emotional

He broke up when he heard the news

the ending of a romantic relationship

The break-up happened last week

to end a romantic relationship

They decided to break up

a group of bacteria grown for study

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a group of bacteria grown for study

The doctor ordered a bacterial culture test

the shared customs and beliefs of a group

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the shared customs and beliefs of a group

Every country has its own culture

the shared beliefs and way of life of a group

Turkey has a rich culture

a group of cells or organisms grown for study

They grew a new cell culture in the lab

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

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used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

a small computer you can carry with you

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a small computer you can carry with you

I use my laptop for work

a small computer that can be carried around

I work on my laptop

not firm or hard to the touch

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not firm or hard to the touch

The pillow is very soft

not strong or successful

The approach was too soft

not strict or harsh

The teacher was soft on his students

not loud or harsh

She speaks in a soft voice

to show or explain how to do something

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to show or explain how to do something

I can teach you English

in a clear way

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in a clear way

It is clearly visible

in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand

She spoke clearly during the meeting

a shallow dish used to grow bacteria in a lab

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a shallow dish used to grow bacteria in a lab

The scientist put the bacteria in a petri dish

a shallow dish used to grow bacteria in a lab

The scientist put the sample in a petri dish

what happens because of something

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what happens because of something

The result was surprising

to make something happen

Heavy rain resulted in flooding

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

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

of the lowest quality or most severe

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of the lowest quality or most severe

This is the worst restaurant in town

of the lowest quality or most severe

It was the worst day of his life

the most unpleasant or of the lowest quality

This is the worst movie I have ever seen

an expression of anger or frustration

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an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

a chain of casual dining restaurants known for its cheesecake

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a chain of casual dining restaurants known for its cheesecake

We ate dessert at The Cheesecake Factory

to start to feel less ill or upset

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to start to feel less ill or upset

I hope you feel better soon

to become larger or more

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to become larger or more

The demand for goods continues to grow

to cause plants or hair to develop

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to cause plants or hair to develop

They grow tomatoes in the garden

to change and become more mature or advanced

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to change and become more mature or advanced

Children grow quickly

to start to feel anxious about something

I began to grow worried about the weather

to start to be in a state

The plant started to grow

having length, width, and height

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having length, width, and height

This is a three dimensional movie

having the three dimensions of length, width, and depth

The cube is a three dimensional object

having length, width, and height

We studied three dimensional shapes in school

a travel from one place to another

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a travel from one place to another

Have a nice trip

to cause a device to turn on or start working

The sensor tripped the alarm

to see or experience things that are not real

He started to trip after taking the pill

to lose your balance and almost fall

I tripped over a rock

to use time doing something

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to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

new information about something

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new information about something

I have some good news

to change into a different state

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to change into a different state

The milk went bad

to move from one place to another

He went to the store

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He let the bird go

to move to a lower place

The elevator went down to the first floor

to speak words

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to speak words

He said no

already referred to earlier

The said document is missing

to express something in words

He said that he was busy

to speak words

She said she was tired

a winning position in chess

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a winning position in chess

It is checkmate

a type of large primate without a tail, such as a gorilla or chimpanzee

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a type of large primate without a tail, such as a gorilla or chimpanzee

The gorilla is a large ape

to copy someone's behavior or actions in a silly or unoriginal way

He likes to ape his teacher

to copy someone's behavior or actions

He loves to ape his older brother

used to say yes or to agree

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used to say yes or to agree

He gave an affirmative answer

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 liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

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

I want a cold drink

a wish for success or happiness

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a wish for success or happiness

I wish you good luck with your exam

success or luck

Winning that game required some good luck

used to wish someone success or good fortune

Good luck on your exam

a state of mental confusion and not being able to think clearly

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a state of mental confusion and not being able to think clearly

She was in a state of delirium due to high fever

a soft covering for a floor

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a soft covering for a floor

The carpet is red

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

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a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

I will be there in one hour

one of the twenty-four parts of a day

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one of the twenty-four parts of a day

We will leave in one hour

a period of 60 minutes

I will be there in an hour

to move your upper body forward and down

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to move your upper body forward and down

He bent over to pick up the pen

to lower the top part of your body by bending at the waist

Please bend over to pick up the pen

located inside something

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located inside something

The internal parts are damaged

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

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to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

a place where a particular service or activity is based

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a place where a particular service or activity is based

I will meet you at the station

to put someone in a particular place for a task

The army stationed soldiers at the border

the level of the baby's head in the birth canal

The baby is at station zero

a large farm where sheep or cattle are raised, especially in Australia or New Zealand

They work on a cattle station

used to express surprise or to address a deity

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used to express surprise or to address a deity

Oh dear, I forgot my keys

loved or cherished

My dear friend is coming

a polite word used at the start of a letter

Dear Mr. Smith

to use as a basis for something

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to use as a basis for something

The movie is based on a true story

to use something as a reason or basis

My opinion is based on facts

to use something as the reason for a decision

This decision is based on your report

to use something as the starting point for another thing

The book is based on a true story

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

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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

not suitable for a particular time or situation

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not suitable for a particular time or situation

We had to wake up at an ungodly hour

not following religious or moral rules

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not following religious or moral rules

He committed an ungodly act

a medical operation to fix vision

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a medical operation to fix vision

She decided to have lasik to improve her vision

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