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The Big Bang Theory — Season 2 Episode 5

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a number used to multiply another number in a calculation

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a number used to multiply another number in a calculation

The coefficient of x in this equation is five

to find out or establish something exactly

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to find out or establish something exactly

The police will determine the truth

to make a choice or decision about something

They determined the date of the wedding

to discover the facts about something

Doctors are trying to determine the cause of the illness

a smaller amount or number

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a smaller amount or number

I want less water

to ask God to protect or help

May God bless you

too many to count

The stars are endless

not having something

She is fearless

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 person who studies at a school

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a person who studies at a school

I am a student

to find the answer or solution to something

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to find the answer or solution to something

I will figure it out

to control and move a vehicle

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to control and move a vehicle

I am driving a car

to make someone feel or do something

He is driving me crazy

to make money for a business

This strategy is driving profit

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

all human beings as a group

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all human beings as a group

Humankind must protect the planet

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

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a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

The town is one mile away

a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

We walked for a mile

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

The town is one mile away

to speak angrily to someone

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to speak angrily to someone

The boss really gave it to him for being late

to pass something to someone

Please give it to him

to punish someone severely

They gave it to the cheaters

to hand something to someone

Please give it to her

to pass something to someone

Give it to the teacher

to speak angrily to someone for doing something wrong

My boss will give it to me

to say something to someone directly

Just give it to me straight

an agreement or plan made between people

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an agreement or plan made between people

We made an arrangement to meet at noon

the way things are placed or organized

The arrangement of the furniture is nice

an agreement or plan made with other people

We have an arrangement to meet tomorrow

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

a formal promise or agreement

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a formal promise or agreement

They signed a sacred covenant

an informal word for the police

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an informal word for the police

Look, it's the fuzz

a state of being unclear or mixed up

My head feels full of fuzz today

a crackling sound on a radio or TV

I hear some fuzz on the radio

short, fine, fluffy hair or fibers

The peach is covered in fuzz

a period of 24 hours

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a period of 24 hours

I work every day

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We celebrate a special day

a period of time, especially in the past

In my grandfather's day, there were no computers

at some time in the future

I want to travel the world one day

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

They left the house early

to let something stay in place

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to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

a path for vehicles to travel on

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a path for vehicles to travel on

The car stayed on the roadway

in a way that is easy to notice

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in a way that is easy to notice

Prices have increased significantly

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

by mistake or without meaning to

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by mistake or without meaning to

I accidentally deleted the file

away from a place or inside

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away from a place or inside

It is very cold out here

in this specific outdoor or distant location

It is very cold out here

in or to a place that is not inside a building

It is cold out here

used to express agreement or acceptance

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used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

a sword made of light in science fiction

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a sword made of light in science fiction

He uses a lightsaber

to be a member of a group or organization

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to be a member of a group or organization

I am part of the team

to rest with your eyes closed

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to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

making people feel interested or excited

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making people feel interested or excited

It was a very stimulating discussion

causing something to become active or more active

This lecture was very stimulating

a machine that makes strong light using electrons

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a machine that makes strong light using electrons

Scientists use a free electron laser to study atoms

to have knowledge or information about something

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to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

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

a thing that you can choose

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a thing that you can choose

You have two options

to make a choice from a set of possibilities

You have the option to leave early

a person walking on the street

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a person walking on the street

The pedestrian crossed the street

not interesting or special

The movie had a pedestrian plot

to a large extent

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to a large extent

This car is far better

a long way away

The store is too far

left to be done or completed

How far are you with your homework

until the present time

So far everything is good

the part of a vehicle that starts the engine

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the part of a vehicle that starts the engine

Turn the key in the ignition to start the car

the act of making something start burning

The spark caused the ignition of the fuel

to speak angrily with someone because you have different opinions

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to speak angrily with someone because you have different opinions

They are arguing about money

after a long time or at the end

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after a long time or at the end

He eventually found his keys

after a long time or delay

We eventually arrived home

after a long time or delay

He eventually arrived home

to make something happen

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to make something happen

The rain led to problems

involving gradual development over time

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involving gradual development over time

The study examines evolutionary changes in birds

something that slows progress

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something that slows progress

This problem is just a speed bump

a raised part on a road to slow down vehicles

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a raised part on a road to slow down vehicles

The car slowed down for the speed bump

not moving or changing

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not moving or changing

The population remained static

a crackling sound on a radio or TV

There is too much static on the radio

a relaxed way of behaving that shows you do not care or worry

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a relaxed way of behaving that shows you do not care or worry

He responded with complete nonchalance

going far down from the surface or having great depth

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going far down from the surface or having great depth

The ocean is very deep

having a low sound

He has a deep voice

very strong or intense

He has a deep love for music

having a lot of money

He has deep pockets

to be unreasonable or not understandable

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to be unreasonable or not understandable

His explanation makes no sense

to request information

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to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

not right or not working properly

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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

a flat surface for preparing food or serving customers

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a flat surface for preparing food or serving customers

Put the keys on the counter

a machine that counts or displays numbers

The electric counter shows how much energy we use

to say something to show you disagree with an argument

She decided to counter his claim

someone who counts things

He is a fast counter

a strap worn in a vehicle to keep you safe

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a strap worn in a vehicle to keep you safe

Please fasten your seat belt

a strap that holds you in a seat

Fasten the seat belt

to ask someone to pardon you

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to ask someone to pardon you

Please excuse my foolish error

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me may I pass

a reason given to explain or justify an action

He has a good excuse

a reason given to explain a mistake

Do not make an excuse for being late

a strong stretchy cord used for tying things

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a strong stretchy cord used for tying things

I used a bungee to tie the boxes

to write or record information on paper or in a system

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to write or record information on paper or in a system

Please put down your name on the list

to make someone feel foolish or unimportant by speaking to them unkindly

Stop putting me down

to give money as a first payment for something

We put down a deposit for the car

to stop holding or carrying an object and let it rest on a surface

Please put down your heavy bag

to kill an animal to end its suffering

The vet had to put down the sick dog

to move something to a lower position

Put down the box you are holding

to move something to a lower position

Please put down your book on the table

a machine that imitates the way a real thing works

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a machine that imitates the way a real thing works

Pilots use a flight simulator to train

a personal view or judgment

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a personal view or judgment

What is your opinion?

a personal belief or judgment about something

What is your opinion on this topic

to continue despite difficulties

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to continue despite difficulties

I know it is hard, but hang in there

to create a model or representation of something

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to create a model or representation of something

The software can simulate a flight

a light in a car that shows a problem with the engine

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a light in a car that shows a problem with the engine

The check engine light turned on while I was driving

the part along the side of something

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the part along the side of something

He walked along the edge of the river

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

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to put forward an idea or plan

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to put forward an idea or plan

I propose a new plan

to ask someone to marry you

He proposed to her last night

to ask someone to marry you

He decided to propose

to look at something carefully

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to look at something carefully

Please check your answers

a piece of paper showing how much money you owe for a service or meal

Could we have the check please

a design of small squares, often on fabric

He wore a check shirt

a written order to a bank to pay money

Can I have the check please

used to get someone's attention

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used to get someone's attention

See here

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

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

able to do tasks quickly and well

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able to do tasks quickly and well

This new system is more efficient

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

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

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

Please sign the contract here

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

an event where things are sold

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an event where things are sold

The store is having a big sale

the act of exchanging goods for money

The store made a big sale

to say something to someone

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to say something to someone

She told me a secret

to give information to someone

He told me the secret

to give information to someone

She told a story

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

happening before now

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happening before now

The previous chapter was easier

something that is annoying or difficult to deal with

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something that is annoying or difficult to deal with

It is such a hassle to find parking

to keep bothering someone

Stop hassling me

to annoy or trouble someone

Stop hassling me

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

instructions that run on a computer

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instructions that run on a computer

The software is fast

the set of instructions that runs on a computer

We need new software

continuing through the whole night

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continuing through the whole night

It rained all night

continuing for the whole night

I stayed awake all night

lasting the whole night

There is an all-night cafe nearby

difficult to hold or walk on because it is smooth

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difficult to hold or walk on because it is smooth

The floor is slippery

smooth and hard to grip or stand on

The floor is wet and slippery

difficult to grip or stand on

The floor is slippery because of the water

not honest or reliable

He is a slippery character

something that influences a result

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something that influences a result

Price is an important factor

to write a number or expression as a product of its parts

You need to factor the equation

to add someone or something into a plan or consideration

We must factor in the travel time

not large in size

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not large in size

This is a small cat

a response to a question

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a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

the correct way to solve a problem

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the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

to move upward using hands and feet

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to move upward using hands and feet

He climbed the mountain

to move downward using hands and feet

He climbed down the ladder

to move to the top of something

He likes to climb trees

to close or connect with a fastener

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to close or connect with a fastener

Please latch the gate

a device that keeps a door or gate closed

The door has a latch

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

a type of energy that can be harmful in large amounts

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a type of energy that can be harmful in large amounts

Exposure to radiation is dangerous

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

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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

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

for the reason that

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for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

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