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The Big Bang Theory — Season 2 Episode 6

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a situation that seems impossible or has two opposite facts

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a situation that seems impossible or has two opposite facts

It is a strange paradox

to use something without a good purpose

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to use something without a good purpose

Do not waste your time

unwanted materials

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unwanted materials

Industrial waste is a problem

to defeat someone easily in a fight or competition

They wasted their opponents in the game

very drunk or high on drugs

He was totally wasted

to feel great respect for someone

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to feel great respect for someone

They revere the ancient traditions

to respect someone or something deeply

They revere their ancestors

a large green insect that holds its front legs in a way that looks like it is praying

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a large green insect that holds its front legs in a way that looks like it is praying

I saw a praying mantis in the garden

to be in a place or position

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to be in a place or position

The tree is standing there

to be on your feet with your body upright

He is standing in the middle of the room

existing or accepted at the present time

This is a standing rule in our school

the position or reputation of a person in a group

He has high standing in the community

by mistake or without meaning to

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by mistake or without meaning to

I accidentally deleted the file

one of a set of steps that go up or down

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one of a set of steps that go up or down

He sat on the bottom stair

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

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

to a small degree

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to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

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a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

used to call attention or express surprise

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used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

public recognition for an achievement

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public recognition for an achievement

She deserves credit for her hard work

to put money into an account

The bank will credit your account tomorrow

the ability to borrow money and pay it back later

I bought the laptop on credit

a unit that counts toward a degree

This course is worth three credits

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

to share the same view as someone

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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 phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

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a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

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

It is a bit expensive, you know

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

at no time

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at no time

I will never ever do that again

to stay in a place until something happens

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to stay in a place until something happens

I am waiting for the bus

to stay in a place or delay an action until someone arrives or something happens

I wait for the bus

to feel excited for something to happen

I am waiting for my vacation

a group of living things that can interbreed

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a group of living things that can interbreed

There are many species of birds

a category of living things with shared traits

There are many species of birds in the forest

to learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

a large number of people or things together

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a large number of people or things together

A new crop of students arrived

plants grown and gathered for use

The farmers harvested the wheat crop

to cut the edges off a picture

I need to crop this photo

a place where you can buy and eat meals

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a place where you can buy and eat meals

This restaurant is very famous

a place where you can buy and eat meals

I like to eat at a restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat a meal

Let's meet at the restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat meals

The restaurant is closed today

a question or situation that causes difficulty

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a question or situation that causes difficulty

This math problem is hard

a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

Thanks for the help, it was no problem

something that is difficult to deal with

I have a problem with my car

without any difficulty

This is a big problem

connected with the process of eating food and using it for growth and health

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connected with the process of eating food and using it for growth and health

These snacks have low nutritional value

a connected set of strings

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a connected set of strings

the model describes a complex string network

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 tool that gives medicine you breathe in

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a tool that gives medicine you breathe in

I use an inhaler for my asthma

the way things are placed or happen one after another

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the way things are placed or happen one after another

Put the books in alphabetical order

an instruction to do something

The captain gave a strict order

a group of people with a shared purpose or organization

He joined a religious order

to ask for food or drink in a restaurant

I want to order a pizza

a person who makes something with another person

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a person who makes something with another person

She is the co-designer of the new website

at a distance from here

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at a distance from here

The city is far away

to move something from one place to another

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to move something from one place to another

Put your toys away

to not be in a place

He is away for the weekend

to the full extent or without holding back

He was working away

the state of no longer having something

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the state of no longer having something

The company suffered a huge loss

a state of not knowing what to do or say

I was at a loss for words

very good or unusual

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very good or unusual

She has a remarkable memory

not difficult or complicated

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not difficult or complicated

This is a simple task

in a simple or straightforward manner

I like to keep things simple

not fancy or complex

She wore a simple dress

showing a clear understanding of a situation

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showing a clear understanding of a situation

She gave an insightful answer

to decide not to think about something anymore

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to decide not to think about something anymore

Forget it, it doesn't matter

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

You want me to help you? Forget it

to stop paying attention to something

That argument is over so just forget it

to separate into parts

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to separate into parts

We split the apple

a banana served with ice cream and toppings

I ate a banana split for dessert

a position with legs extended in opposite directions

She can do the splits

to leave a place quickly

We need to split now

to exchange information or ideas with others

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to exchange information or ideas with others

People communicate using language

to share information with someone

Please communicate your plans clearly

to share or give information to others

They communicate by email

the passage inside your neck that goes from your mouth to your stomach

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the passage inside your neck that goes from your mouth to your stomach

My throat is sore

content

Something is stuck in my throat

the front part of the neck that contains the passage for air and food

My throat is sore today

a liquid that has formed from gas or vapor

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a liquid that has formed from gas or vapor

The pipe collected some condensate

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

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

He asked for leave to visit his family

relating to a student who has completed a first degree

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relating to a student who has completed a first degree

Most grad students are very busy

a student who has completed a first degree

He is a recent grad

someone or something that is annoying

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someone or something that is annoying

Stop being a pain

a baked food made from flour and water

This pain is fresh

an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

Love can cause pain

a part of an organization

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a part of an organization

He works in the sales department

a particular area of activity or interest

He works in the sales department

a part of a large organization that does a specific job

She works in the marketing department

a part of a store or organization

This is the clothing department

thin sheets used for writing or printing

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thin sheets used for writing or printing

I need a piece of paper

to put a layer of material over a surface

They decided to paper the bedroom

a piece of writing for school or publication

She wrote a paper about history

to produce or create something

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to produce or create something

She is making a cake

to cause someone to do something

She is making me clean the room

to get money from a job or activity

She is making a lot of money

a characteristic or feature that contributes to something

He has the making of a champion

a process where a cell divides into two identical cells

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a process where a cell divides into two identical cells

Mitosis is a fundamental process in biology

a small model of a human figure

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a small model of a human figure

The girl is playing with her doll

a word used to address someone affectionately

Thanks, doll

in a good or acceptable state

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to make the sound of a dog

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to make the sound of a dog

The dog started to woof

the sound a dog makes

The puppy gave a soft woof

to exchange information with others

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to exchange information with others

They are communicating by email

to spend time in a casual way

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to spend time in a casual way

I just want to hang out at home

to put wet clothes on a line to dry

I hang out the laundry in the sun

to stick a part of your body out of an opening

Do not hang out the window

to spend time with friends in a casual way

We like to hang out on weekends

to spend time relaxing with friends

They hang out at the park every day

to spend time with someone in a relaxed way

We hung out at my house

to spend time with friends in a relaxed way

Let's hang out this evening

a casual meeting with friends or others

We planned a fun hang out for Friday

to empty the stomach through the mouth

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to empty the stomach through the mouth

The baby threw up his milk

to build or erect a structure

They threw up a wall in one day

to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

He felt sick and started to throw up

to say that one thing is similar to another

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to say that one thing is similar to another

Critics liken the movie to a classic tragedy

a sound used to show surprise or strong feeling

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a sound used to show surprise or strong feeling

Whoa oa oa look at that view

a response to a question

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a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

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

the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

very large in size

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very large in size

The elephant is enormous

the number 4

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the number 4

I have four apples

a set of ideas meant to explain something

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a set of ideas meant to explain something

The theory of relativity is complex

an idea or explanation for something

I have a theory about why she left

ideas that explain how something works

This theory explains how the engine works

the whole of space and everything in it

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the whole of space and everything in it

The universe is vast

everything that exists in space, including stars, planets, and galaxies

The universe is very big

a particular situation or set of conditions

She considers a vast universe of options

to have a particular meaning or message

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to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

not nice; cruel

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not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

having a greater than average height

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having a greater than average height

He is very tall

hard to do or achieve

Finishing this project is a tall order

of more than average height

He is a very tall man

the act of going back to one's job after a break

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the act of going back to one's job after a break

It is time to get back to work

a balanced arrangement where one side matches the other like a mirror

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a balanced arrangement where one side matches the other like a mirror

The butterfly has mirror symmetry in its wings

lasting for a long time or forever

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lasting for a long time or forever

This is a permanent job

needing a lot of attention or care

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needing a lot of attention or care

He is a very needy person

having very little money

He gives clothes to needy families

needing a lot of care or support

She can be very needy sometimes

to give an impression of being something

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to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

to beat someone very easily in a game or competition

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to beat someone very easily in a game or competition

We destroyed the other team in the game

to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

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to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

The storm destroyed the village

to break something so it cannot be used again

The storm destroyed the old house

to end the life of a living thing

They had to destroy the sick dog

causing laughter or amusement

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causing laughter or amusement

He told a humorous story

the skills or qualities needed to do something well

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the skills or qualities needed to do something well

She has what it takes to be a manager

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 permit or allow someone to do something

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to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

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

a major progress or discovery

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a major progress or discovery

Scientists made a breakthrough

an important new development or achievement

Scientists made a major breakthrough

to produce and distribute a book, article, etc.

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to produce and distribute a book, article, etc.

She published a new book

to make something known to people

The company published the results

to make something available to the public

She plans to publish her first novel

to be likely to behave in a certain way

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to be likely to behave in a certain way

I tend to drink coffee in the morning

to look after or deal with something

She tends to her flowers every morning

a person with great knowledge or skill

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a person with great knowledge or skill

She is an expert in this field

a heavy tool for hitting

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a heavy tool for hitting

I need a hammer to fix this

to beat someone easily in a competition

They hammered the other team

very intoxicated from alcohol

He was absolutely hammered last night

to hit something hard with a tool or object

He hammered the nail into the wall

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

relating to ideas rather than real situations

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relating to ideas rather than real situations

This is a theoretical problem

connected to the early form of an insect or amphibian before it becomes an adult

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connected to the early form of an insect or amphibian before it becomes an adult

The insect is in the larval stage

to think carefully about information

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to think carefully about information

I am still processing the new information

to deal with something systematically

The computer is processing the data

the act of dealing with something systematically

The processing of your application takes time

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