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The Big Bang Theory — Season 4 Episode 13

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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 make something happen

In scene

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

in any case

In scene

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

very close to something or someone

In scene

very close to something or someone

He sat next to me

very close to being true

It is next to impossible

coming after the current one

Who is next to go

close to something

The book is next to the lamp

a specific area or position

In scene

a specific area or position

What is your current location?

having a high temperature

In scene

having a high temperature

The coffee is hot

sexually attractive

In scene

sexually attractive

This game is hot

very strong or severe

He is hot to start his new job

very popular or successful

That game is very hot right now

having a high temperature

The coffee is very hot

giving off radiation

In scene

giving off radiation

Uranium is radioactive

giving off harmful energy waves

That material is radioactive

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

In scene

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

to say something is true without proof

In scene

to say something is true without proof

She claims to be innocent

to state something as true or to demand ownership

He claims that he is innocent

to be the reason someone dies

The earthquake claimed many lives

to state something as true or to demand ownership

He claimed his lost bag

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

In scene

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

The key fits the lock perfectly

right for a particular situation

He is not fit for the job

strong and in good physical shape

She exercises to stay fit

a sudden, uncontrolled burst of physical movement

He had a fit of anger

the outer border of a round object

In scene

the outer border of a round object

The glass has a gold rim

did something regularly in the past

In scene

did something regularly in the past

He used to swim every day

familiar or comfortable with a situation

I am used to the cold weather

many times or often

I used to play football

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

something done regularly in the past

I used to play football

used to express anger or surprise

In scene

used to express anger or surprise

What the hell is happening

from an earlier time

In scene

from an earlier time

They use old time methods

from an earlier time

They played some old-time music

nearly or essentially

In scene

nearly or essentially

I am pretty much finished

nearly completely

I have pretty much finished the work

to sleep in the same bed as another person

In scene

to sleep in the same bed as another person

She sleeps with her brother

to have sexual intercourse with someone

He slept with her

to have sexual intercourse with someone

They slept with each other

to sleep in the same bed as someone

I slept with my baby

to start to understand someone or something well

In scene

to start to understand someone or something well

I want to get to know you better

to start to know someone

I want to get to know you

to begin to understand someone or something

I want to get to know you

to become familiar with someone

I want to get to know you better

a building with a square base and triangular sides that meet at a point

In scene

a building with a square base and triangular sides that meet at a point

They visited the great pyramid in Egypt

a dishonest business model that makes money by recruiting new members

He lost his savings in a pyramid scheme

a structure with a square base and triangular sides

The Great Pyramid is in Egypt

to finish a task, use something up, or endure a difficult period

In scene

to finish a task, use something up, or endure a difficult period

I need to get through my homework

to succeed in reaching someone by telephone or communication

I could not get through to him

to successfully go from one side to the other

The car could not get through the narrow street

to complete or deal with something difficult

I have to get through my homework

to manage to do or finish something difficult

She got through the difficult exam

to successfully deal with a difficult situation

We will get through this hard time

to feel thankful for something

In scene

to feel thankful for something

I appreciate your help

to recognize the worth of something

In scene

to recognize the worth of something

I appreciate your help

to not like or be annoyed by something

I would appreciate it if you stopped bothering me

to understand the full meaning or importance of something

I appreciate the effort you put into this

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think about it

to consider something carefully

I need to think about your offer

to think about something carefully

I need to think about your offer

a particular situation or example

In scene

a particular situation or example

This is a special case

a box or bag for storing or carrying things

He put the phone in its case

a matter that is decided in a court of law

The police are working on the case

giving a portion of something to others

In scene

giving a portion of something to others

They are sharing the cake

using something with others at the same time

We are sharing the umbrella

to show that something is true

In scene

to show that something is true

The evidence established the truth

to set up or create something

In scene

to set up or create something

They want to establish a new company

to start a romantic relationship again after breaking up

In scene

to start a romantic relationship again after breaking up

They decided to get back together

to start a romantic relationship again after a breakup

They decided to get back together

to improve a relationship with someone after a problem

We should get back together after that fight

to start dating someone again after a breakup

They decided to get back together

the state of being clean and free of dirt

In scene

the state of being clean and free of dirt

Cleanliness is important for health

the study or record of past events

In scene

the study or record of past events

I love reading about history

a shared past relationship or experience with someone

They have a long history together

a written account of past events

We learn history at school

the things that happened in the past

We learn history at school

to a great extent

In scene

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

many times or often

He travels a lot

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

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

to move into a room or building

In scene

to move into a room or building

Please come in

to be sold or found in a particular form

This dress comes in red

to have a part or role in a situation

Where does the expert come in

to finish in a particular position in a competition

She came in second in the race

to arrive or finish in a position

She came in first in the race

to be useful in a situation

This tool will come in handy later

to become involved in a situation

They asked me to come in on the project

an informal discussion between people

In scene

an informal discussion between people

We had a long conversation

to go into a place by walking

In scene

to go into a place by walking

He walked into the room

to accidentally hit someone or something while walking

I walked into the door

to enter a situation without knowing what it is like

I walked into a very difficult situation

to get a job or opportunity without effort

He walked into a great job

completely correct or accurate

In scene

completely correct or accurate

What is the exact time?

to force someone to give you something

He exacted a promise from her

to stop a relationship or activity

In scene

to stop a relationship or activity

They broke up last week

to end a romantic relationship

They broke up last month

to end a romantic relationship

They broke up last month

to make a choice or decision about something

In scene

to make a choice or decision about something

I need to decide what to eat

the person in charge of a group

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the person in charge of a group

He is the leader of the team

someone who guides or directs a group

In scene

someone who guides or directs a group

He is a great leader

a person who is recognized as an authority in a particular field

She is a leader in medical research

a person who works for a job

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a person who works for a job

He is a hard worker

used to show something is surprising or extreme

In scene

used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

to feel jealous of someone's possessions or qualities

In scene

to feel jealous of someone's possessions or qualities

I envy your talent

to feel unhappy that someone else has something you want

I envy your new car

a specific region or space

In scene

a specific region or space

The players entered the neutral zone

used to emphasize a statement

In scene

used to emphasize a statement

It is very cold indeed

a light silver-colored metal

In scene

a light silver-colored metal

This foil is made of aluminum

to move something to a higher position

In scene

to move something to a higher position

Please raise your hand

to start talking about a subject

She raised a new point

to take care of a child until they are an adult

She raised three children alone

to gather or bring together an amount of money

They raised money for charity

Saturday and Sunday

In scene

Saturday and Sunday

I will go to the park this weekend

the part of the week when you do not work

In scene

the part of the week when you do not work

We are going on a trip for the weekend

connected to what is being discussed

In scene

connected to what is being discussed

His comments were very apropos

to make something better or more advanced

In scene

to make something better or more advanced

I need to upgrade my computer

a new version that is better or more advanced

I need an upgrade for my computer

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

In scene

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

I will be there in one hour

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 go out with someone romantically

In scene

to go out with someone romantically

They have been dating for two months

a particular day of the month or year

What is today's date?

a sweet brown fruit from a palm tree

I like eating dates

up to the present time

We have learned a lot to date

a spoken or written opinion

In scene

a spoken or written opinion

She left a comment on the post

the central part or point

In scene

the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

enjoyable or good

In scene

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

a time when you travel or rest from work

In scene

a time when you travel or rest from work

I am on vacation

to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

In scene

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 beat someone very easily in a game or competition

We destroyed the other team in the game

to end the life of a living thing

They had to destroy the sick dog

to wait for a short time

In scene

to wait for a short time

Hang on a minute

to fix something in a place

Hang on the poster here

to be decided by something

Success hangs on your hard work

to keep something in your possession

Please hang on to this receipt

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yep, I can help you

a word used to say yes

Yep I will be there

used to say yes or agree

Yep that sounds right

a part of a large organization

In scene

a part of a large organization

Our bank has a branch in the city center

a local office of a large company or organization

The bank has a new branch in the city center

a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk

The bird sat on a branch

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

to start being part of a situation or activity

In scene

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

a person who studies very small living things

In scene

a person who studies very small living things

The microbiologist is studying the bacteria

to force someone to leave a place

In scene

to force someone to leave a place

They kicked him out of the house

to hit something with your foot

In scene

to hit something with your foot

He kicked the ball

to begin working or operating

In scene

to begin working or operating

I get a kick out of this

to make someone very tired

This heavy work kicked me

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

In scene

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

Although it was raining, we went out

unusual or odd

In scene

unusual or odd

This is a weird smell

to make someone feel strange or uncomfortable

He weirded me out

to make someone feel strange or uneasy

His comment really weirded me out

not normal or ordinary

He had a weird dream last night

a garment worn on the upper body

In scene

a garment worn on the upper body

He is wearing a white shirt

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body

He is wearing a blue shirt

a set of ideas meant to explain something

In scene

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

feeling relaxed and not worried

In scene

feeling relaxed and not worried

I feel comfortable here

making you feel relaxed and without pain

This bed is very comfortable

paid for completely by someone else

In scene

paid for completely by someone else

He joined an all expense paid trip

paid for by someone else

She won an all expense paid trip to Italy

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

In scene

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

to become bad or unpleasant

In scene

to become bad or unpleasant

Their friendship turned sour after the argument

having a sharp, acidic taste like lemon

Lemons are sour

having an angry or unpleasant expression

He had a sour look on his face

to think something is true without proof

In scene

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

to feel sad that someone is not with you

In scene

to feel sad that someone is not with you

I miss my family

not present or not there

I missed the bus

to not do something correctly or not hit something

He missed the target

a girl or young woman

Miss Taylor is my teacher

happening only once

In scene

happening only once

I saw him one time

having happened or existed only once

This is a one time payment

happening only once

This is a one time offer

used or happening only once

This is a one-time offer

despite the fact that

In scene

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

despite that; nevertheless

In scene

despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

in most cases

In scene

in most cases

I usually wake up at 7 am

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

to start doing something

In scene

to start doing something

Let's begin the lesson

for the purpose of

In scene

for the purpose of

I study hard in order to pass the exam

to make it possible to do something

I study hard in order to pass the exam

the number 2

In scene

the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

an instruction to do something

In scene

an instruction to do something

The captain gave a strict order

the way things are placed or happen one after another

Put the books in alphabetical 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

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