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The Big Bang Theory — Season 3 Episode 21

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a piece of material on a product that gives information

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a piece of material on a product that gives information

Check the label

to write or attach a word or name to something

Please label all your boxes

the state or position of something

In scene

the state or position of something

What is your current status?

the state or position of something

What is the status of your application

a person's standing or rank in society

He has high status in the company

the part of the body that digests food

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the part of the body that digests food

The bowel helps digest food

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

to place things at a distance from each other

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to place things at a distance from each other

You should space the plants out

an empty or available area

There is no space here

to fail to remember something

I spaced out during the lesson

a person's current state or circumstances

I am in a good space right now

to take something dishonestly for your own use

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to take something dishonestly for your own use

He misappropriated the company funds

a thing that can change in a situation

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a thing that can change in a situation

Weather is a key variable in this experiment

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

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

something that happens, especially something important

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something that happens, especially something important

This event changed my life

a planned public or social occasion

The music event was great

to greet someone who has arrived

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to greet someone who has arrived

They welcomed the guests

to be happy to receive something

You are welcome here

allowed to do something

Questions are welcome

a person who likes someone or something very much

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a person who likes someone or something very much

He is a big fan of jazz

a machine with blades that move air

Turn on the fan

a person who does not like someone or something

He is a fan of no one here

to move quickly like a fan or to cause air movement

She fanned herself with a book

to take someone away illegally by force

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to take someone away illegally by force

The criminals tried to kidnap the businessman

something extra that can be used if needed

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something extra that can be used if needed

I have a backup plan

a second version of something kept safe

Always keep a backup of your files

extra help or resources

The police called for backup

something extra that can be used if needed

We need a backup plan

to walk slowly for pleasure or without a destination

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to walk slowly for pleasure or without a destination

I like to walk around the park

able to be carried or moved while in use

He uses a walk-around phone at home

to move from place to place by walking

It is fun to walk around the town

to move from place to place on foot

I like to walk around the city

a person who studies physics

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a person who studies physics

Einstein was a famous physicist

a small container or envelope for items

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a small container or envelope for items

I bought a packet of seeds

a small sealed package for holding items

I opened the packet of chips

a cup with a handle for hot drinks, used when travelling

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a cup with a handle for hot drinks, used when travelling

I take my travel mug to work every morning

a drug that kills bacteria

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a drug that kills bacteria

The doctor gave me an antibiotic

having or showing quick intelligence

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having or showing quick intelligence

He is a smart student

showing good judgment

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showing good judgment

It was a smart choice

to cause a sharp, stinging pain

My eyes began to smart

well-dressed or neat in appearance

He looks very smart in his suit

deep sadness or pain

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deep sadness or pain

He felt great grief after the loss

a feeling of great sadness after a loss

He felt great grief after his father died

problems or difficulties that cause worry

This broken computer is giving me a lot of grief

to understand or notice something

In scene

to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

lasting for eight days

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lasting for eight days

We planned an eight day trip

a formal document with rules both sides must follow

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a formal document with rules both sides must follow

They signed the agreement

a formal understanding between people

They signed the agreement

having the same opinion

We are in agreement

a thin book with stories told in pictures

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a thin book with stories told in pictures

I like reading comic books

a book with stories told through drawings and speech bubbles

He reads a comic book every day

a magazine that tells a story with pictures

I am reading a new comic book

to release liquid waste from the body

In scene

to release liquid waste from the body

I need to pee

liquid waste produced by the body

I need to pee right now

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

In scene

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

The check engine light turned on while I was driving

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

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

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

a part of a book with its own number or title

In scene

a part of a book with its own number or title

I am reading the first chapter

a local group of a larger organization

She joined the local chapter of the club

a part of a book with its own number or title

I read the first chapter of the book

to try to get or do something

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to try to get or do something

She wants to pursue her dreams

to follow or try to get something

The police pursued the suspect

to try to achieve or get something

She wants to pursue a career in art

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

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

You know, I am not sure about this

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

a hard substance found in bones and teeth

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a hard substance found in bones and teeth

Milk is rich in calcium

a soft silver-white chemical element

Calcium is important for strong bones

a cause or explanation for something

In scene

a cause or explanation for something

Give me one good reason

the ability to think and make sensible decisions

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

an emotion that you experience

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an emotion that you experience

Love is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Love is a powerful feeling

the general mood or character of a place

The room has a cozy feeling

a belief or idea that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling it will rain

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I am feeling happy today

to have a physical or emotional feeling

I can feel the wind

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

I feel that we are lost

expecting good things to happen

I have a hopeful feeling about this

the belief that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling he knows

a belief that something is true without proof

She trusts her intuition

a physical or emotional feeling

I have a strange feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Anger is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Joy is a happy feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

She is full of feeling

to have an opinion or attitude

I have a feeling that we should go

to begin or continue something

In scene

to begin or continue something

Please go ahead

official approval to start an activity

We got the go ahead to start

the part you play in a situation or performance

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the part you play in a situation or performance

She played an important role in the project

a part played by an actor in a film or play

She played a lead role in the movie

a function or position someone has in a situation

Everyone has a specific role in the project

the part of your body used to see

In scene

the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

to be hurt or treated badly by something

In scene

to be hurt or treated badly by something

Many people fall victim to online scams

said in a way that is officially written down or can be quoted

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said in a way that is officially written down or can be quoted

She spoke about the issue on the record

officially said or written down

He stated his view on the record

a written or spoken account of facts or events

These events are on the record

as a replacement for something

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as a replacement for something

I drank tea instead of coffee

used to say that one thing is chosen or happens rather than another

I drank water instead of coffee

in place of

You should study instead of sleeping

to take the place of something

I used butter instead of oil

in place of something else

I drank tea instead of coffee

animals trained to help people with disabilities

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animals trained to help people with disabilities

Service animals help people with disabilities

a written or printed statement giving information or warning

In scene

a written or printed statement giving information or warning

There is a notice on the wall

to see or pay attention to something

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to see or pay attention to something

I noticed a new sign

the act of paying attention to something

His new car caught my notice

to give someone the chance to take something

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to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

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 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 treat someone in an unfair way for your own benefit

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to treat someone in an unfair way for your own benefit

The company exploits its workers

a brave or impressive act

He told stories of his brave exploits

to make use of something for a purpose

They want to exploit the new technology

used to say something is obvious

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used to say something is obvious

The sun is hot, duh

used to say that something is very obvious

You need air to breathe duh

an absorbent pad worn for menstruation

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an absorbent pad worn for menstruation

She bought a pack of maxi pads

a large absorbent pad worn by women during menstruation

She bought a pack of maxi pads

relating to medical operations

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relating to medical operations

The patient needs surgical intervention

in a way that involves surgery

The patient needs surgical treatment

done in a very exact and careful way

The general ordered a surgical strike

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

on two occasions

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on two occasions

I called him twice

a part or division of something

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a part or division of something

This section is very long

to become bent or crushed under pressure

In scene

to become bent or crushed under pressure

The metal began to buckle

to fasten with a buckle

Please buckle your seatbelt

a device for joining two ends of a belt or strap

He fastened the belt buckle

to give in to pressure or demands

He will not buckle under pressure

in a way that makes you feel upset or annoyed

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in a way that makes you feel upset or annoyed

The task was frustratingly difficult

to give a name to someone or something

In scene

to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

forming an opinion about something

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forming an opinion about something

Stop judging me

forming an opinion or conclusion

I am judging the situation carefully

a simple drawing that explains something

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a simple drawing that explains something

Please look at the diagram

a wet cloth used for cleaning

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a wet cloth used for cleaning

I need a wet wipe for my hands

to press something with great force

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to press something with great force

He crushed the empty can

the quality of a person's mind or feelings

I have a crush on him

a strong feeling of romantic attraction

I have a crush on him

to beat someone completely

Our team will crush the rival

to crush food with your teeth

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to crush food with your teeth

You must chew your food thoroughly

to use your teeth to crush something

Chew your food well

to use your teeth to break down food

You should chew your food well

in a truthful and honest way

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in a truthful and honest way

He has a genuine interest in art

not fake or artificial

This is genuine leather

very strange or not normal

In scene

very strange or not normal

It was a freak accident

to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

Don't freak out

a person who is very strange or unusual

He is considered a bit of a freak

to live in a place for a period of time

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to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

in addition to what has been said

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in addition to what has been said

Besides it is getting late

used to add another point to what has been said

Besides it is raining outside

other than; not including

No one was there besides me

used to add another point

Besides, it is too late

very nice or enjoyable

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very nice or enjoyable

It was a delightful evening

a group of items used for a specific purpose

In scene

a group of items used for a specific purpose

I bought a first aid kit

full of emotion or excitement

In scene

full of emotion or excitement

Her reaction was very dramatic

showing strong feelings in a way that is not natural

She gave a dramatic sigh

very beautiful or noticeable in a way that makes you feel strong emotion

The mountains had a dramatic view

very great or noticeable

There was a dramatic change in the weather

full of strong feeling or emotion

She gave a dramatic performance

to move behind someone and go where they go

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to move behind someone and go where they go

The dog followed me home

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

In scene

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

Follow the latest news

to happen or appear after something else in order

Night follows day

to do what someone tells you to do

You should follow the instructions

to understand what someone is saying or doing

Do you follow my instructions

to speak about a topic

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to speak about a topic

We need to talk about the plan

to highlight how extreme something is

Talk about a lucky break

to say something about a particular subject

They talked about the project

near the beginning of a period of time

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near the beginning of a period of time

I woke up early today

happening or done before the usual or expected time

I arrived early today

at a time before the present

We arrived early

a female friend

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a female friend

She is my female friend

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

Everyone likes my girlfriend

the qualities that make someone suitable for a role

She is my girlfriend and has the qualities for this role

a person one is dating

She is my girlfriend

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

In scene

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

I am glad to see you

feeling pleased or satisfied

I am glad to see you

not being present

In scene

not being present

A page is missing

to feel sad that someone is not with you

I miss you

not able to be found

The dog is missing

to not reach or catch something

I missed the ball

to not have something that should be there

One page is missing from this book

relating to the body or physical desires

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relating to the body or physical desires

He gave in to his carnal desires

an unusual and exciting experience or activity

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an unusual and exciting experience or activity

We had a great adventure in the mountains

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

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a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

Excuse me, where is the station?

used to ask someone to repeat what they said because you did not hear or understand it

Excuse me could you say that again

a polite way to get someone's attention or say sorry

Excuse me can you help me

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me I did not see you

to say that someone is responsible for something bad

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to say that someone is responsible for something bad

Do not blame me for this mistake

to say someone did something wrong

They blamed him for his selfish behavior

to say someone did something wrong

I blame the rain for the delay

the state of being responsible for something bad

He accepted the blame for the accident

the central part or point

In scene

the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

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