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The Big Bang Theory — Season 4 Episode 14

Words & meanings

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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

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

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

a visual representation

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a visual representation

I drew a picture

to form a mental image of something

In scene

to form a mental image of something

I can't picture it

a movie made for cinema

We saw a funny picture at the cinema

the whole situation or main idea

You need to understand the whole picture

an activity that needs special knowledge or ability

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an activity that needs special knowledge or ability

She learned the craft of weaving

to make something with skill

He crafted a wooden toy

an object made by hand

She loves making crafts at home

a vehicle used for air or space travel

The pilot steered the craft

said to make a statement that is meant to be noted as true

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said to make a statement that is meant to be noted as true

For the record I was not there

to do the job or function of something

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to do the job or function of something

The sofa can act as a bed

to do the job of something

This sofa acts as a bed

to perform the function of something

This box acts as a chair

the ability to do something well

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the ability to do something well

Reading is an important skill

of the highest quality or most favorable

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of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

kind thoughts or wishes for someone

Please give her my best

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

to share the same view as someone

In scene

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

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

Would you care for some coffee?

to not like something

I do not care for this food

to feel affection for something

I don't care for sweets

to take care of someone or something

He cares for his sick dog

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

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the act of choosing or the thing chosen

It was a difficult choice

of very good quality

We were served choice wine

the thing that someone prefers most

This blue dress is my choice

a small creature with six legs and often wings

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a small creature with six legs and often wings

There is an insect on the leaf

to become calm and less tense

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to become calm and less tense

I need to relax after a long day

to make a rule or requirement less strict

The school decided to relax the rules

to make someone feel calm and less tense

Music helps me relax

to become calm or less active

I want to relax on the weekend

to look after yourself or be cautious

In scene

to look after yourself or be cautious

Take care on the road

to care for someone or something

He takes care of his little sister

the act of looking after someone or something

She takes care of her sister

to look after someone or something

I will take care of the baby

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

an unknown or unspecified person

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an unknown or unspecified person

Somebody is at the door

a person of importance or high status

She acts like she is really somebody

an unknown person

I need somebody to help me

well-known or recognized from before

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well-known or recognized from before

Your face looks familiar

to become aware of or used to something

This melody sounds familiar to me

to describe the background or situation for an event

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to describe the background or situation for an event

The author sets the scene by describing the old house

too bad or painful to accept

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too bad or painful to accept

He is an insufferable person

a specific part or detail of something

In scene

a specific part or detail of something

He is right in this respect

polite behavior and care for others

We show respect for our elders

to have a good opinion of someone or something

I respect my teacher

polite behavior and care for others

We should show respect to our elders

to go into a place or vehicle

In scene

to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

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

used to get someone's attention

In scene

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

to get or receive something

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to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

not smart or not able to think well

In scene

not smart or not able to think well

That was a dumb question

to make something easier to understand

They had to dumb down the manual

not able to talk

The man was born dumb

a strong feeling like love, anger, or sadness

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a strong feeling like love, anger, or sadness

Love is a strong emotion

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

a person who drinks too much alcohol

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a person who drinks too much alcohol

The wino sat on the street corner

a person who drinks too much wine

He is known as the local wino

an expression of surprise or admiration

In scene

an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

In scene

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

In scene

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

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

to have an idea or opinion

In scene

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

to urge someone to do something

In scene

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 say something to someone

In scene

to say something to someone

Tell me your name

to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

a bird with large eyes that hunts at night

In scene

a bird with large eyes that hunts at night

The owl flies at night

in an unexpected way

In scene

in an unexpected way

Suddenly, it started to rain

happening fast or without warning

The rain started suddenly

to make something better

In scene

to make something better

I want to improve my skills

to become better

His English is improving

to suggest or create an idea, plan, or answer

In scene

to suggest or create an idea, plan, or answer

She came up with a great idea

to find or supply something, especially money

Can you come up with the money

to think of or create an idea

She came up with a great plan

a medical problem or disease

In scene

a medical problem or disease

He has a heart condition

something that must happen for something else to happen

I accept the condition

the situation or environment in which something happens

The car is in good condition

to teach someone to behave in a certain way

The dog was conditioned to sit

sad because you are alone

In scene

sad because you are alone

He felt lonesome in the big city

without other people

I felt lonesome in the empty house

to direct all your attention to a specific thing

In scene

to direct all your attention to a specific thing

We need to zero in on the main problem

to direct all attention to someone or something

She zeroed in on the main problem

words that are not interesting or meaningful

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words that are not interesting or meaningful

He just said blah blah blah

uninteresting or dull

The movie was kind of blah

silly or unimportant words

He filled his speech with blah

meaningless or boring talk

Do not listen to that blah

a specific case used to explain something

In scene

a specific case used to explain something

You can use many colors, for instance, blue or red

exactly in this place

In scene

exactly in this place

I will wait for you right here

in this exact place

Stay right here

in the exact place where someone is

My book is right here

to form letters or words on a surface

In scene

to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

to create words on a page

I want to write a story

to form letters or words on a surface

Please write your name here

something that you do or go through

In scene

something that you do or go through

It was a great experience

to have a feeling or sensation

I experienced great joy

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

She has a lot of experience

a covering for the foot

In scene

a covering for the foot

I have new shoes

metal plates nailed to a horse's hooves

The horse needed new shoes

a person's situation or role

I would not like to be in your shoes

the job or position of someone else

I would not want to be in his shoes

careful because you think something bad might happen

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careful because you think something bad might happen

I am wary of strangers

to make someone feel fear

In scene

to make someone feel fear

That movie was very frightening

causing fear

The movie was very frightening

as it seems or appears

In scene

as it seems or appears

Apparently, he forgot the meeting

a large system of stars, gas, and dust in space

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a large system of stars, gas, and dust in space

Our galaxy is the Milky Way

large systems of stars, gas, and dust in space

In scene

large systems of stars, gas, and dust in space

The Milky Way is our galaxy

a very large group of stars in space

The Milky Way is our galaxy

to make an effort to do something

In scene

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

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

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used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

without any doubt

In scene

without any doubt

I will definitely come

tardy

In scene

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

containing a lot of something

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containing a lot of something

The room is full of people

to be in a particular position or state

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to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

the activity of meeting and talking with other people

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the activity of meeting and talking with other people

Socialization is important for children

clothes worn under your outer clothes

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clothes worn under your outer clothes

I need to buy new underwear

by mistake or without meaning to

In scene

by mistake or without meaning to

I accidentally deleted the file

appearing unexpectedly with no clear source

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appearing unexpectedly with no clear source

He appeared out of thin air

appearing suddenly with no clear source

He appeared out of thin air

very important or central

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very important or central

This decision will play a pivotal role in our future

responsibility for a problem or error

In scene

responsibility for a problem or error

It was my fault that we were late

to say someone did something wrong

It is hard to fault his work

a large break in the earth's surface

There is a fault line under this city

a bad or weak quality in a person's character

Everyone has a personal fault

a party game where players choose between two difficult options

In scene

a party game where players choose between two difficult options

We played would you rather yesterday

very good or excellent

In scene

very good or excellent

The meal was siffy

used to introduce two possibilities

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used to introduce two possibilities

I don't know whether he will come

used to introduce two possibilities

I do not know whether he is coming

to make yourself or something ready

In scene

to make yourself or something ready

I need to prepare for the exam

a piece of information sent to someone

Please send me a message

happening at the start

I prepared the list

to make something ready for use

I prepare my bag for school

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

a spacecraft that travels through space

In scene

a spacecraft that travels through space

The spaceship landed on Mars

used to show that something is surprising given what was just said

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used to show that something is surprising given what was just said

Even though it was raining, we went for a walk

despite that; nevertheless

I went out even though it was raining

despite the fact that

Even though he was tired he worked

someone who uses others' things without paying

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someone who uses others' things without paying

He is a freeloader who never pays for anything

in the area close to a place

In scene

in the area close to a place

Many trees are around the school

used to indicate an approximate amount

I will arrive around 5 PM

having knowledge of how to use or handle something

She knows her way around the office

to change the direction or result of something

We must turn the situation around

tiny pieces of dead skin that animals shed

In scene

tiny pieces of dead skin that animals shed

Many people are allergic to pet dander

to direct your eyes upward

In scene

to direct your eyes upward

Look up at the sky

to search for information about someone or something

I will look up the word in the dictionary

to get better or become more successful

Things are starting to look up for us

to make an effort to see a person when you are in their area

Look me up when you visit Ankara

to try to find information about something

I will look up the word in the dictionary

to send data or files to a computer or website

In scene

to send data or files to a computer or website

I need to upload the photo

smart or quick to learn

In scene

smart or quick to learn

She is the brightest student in the class

shining with a lot of light

The sun is the brightest star in our sky

to make something better

In scene

to make something better

He is improving his English skills

to succeed in doing something difficult

In scene

to succeed in doing something difficult

I managed to fix the car

to be responsible for a business or people

He manages a large team

to succeed in doing something

I can manage to finish the report

to deal with a situation or problem

I can manage this task by myself

content

She manages a large company

to not forget to do something

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to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

a very short period of time

In scene

a very short period of time

Wait a moment

the present time or period

I am busy at the moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment please

a very brief period

It only took a moment

a type of acting without a script

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a type of acting without a script

He is great at improv

acting without a script

The actors performed improv

a short, unplanned performance made up on the spot

They did some funny improv on stage

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