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The Big Bang Theory — Season 4 Episode 15

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an occasion when you eat food

In scene

an occasion when you eat food

We had a nice meal

the food eaten at a particular time of day

Breakfast is the first meal of the day

connected with physical sexual activity

In scene

connected with physical sexual activity

He was asked about his sexual history

relating to sexual desire or orientation

Sexual attraction is a natural feeling

related to physical or romantic intimacy

They share a sexual attraction

relating to sex

Sexual health is important

to talk about something

In scene

to talk about something

He didn't speak of the accident

significant or important enough to be talked about or described

It is a success worth speaking of

an empty or available area

In scene

an empty or available area

There is no space here

to place things at a distance from each other

You should space the plants out

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

a false shirt front worn to fill in the opening of a waistcoat or jacket

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a false shirt front worn to fill in the opening of a waistcoat or jacket

He wore a dickey with his tuxedo

to reduce the size or amount of something

In scene

to reduce the size or amount of something

We should minimize the amount of waste

to make something as small as possible

In scene

to make something as small as possible

We need to minimize the risks

to a small degree

In scene

to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

happening often or found in many places

In scene

happening often or found in many places

This is a common mistake

a language used by many people

English is a common language

polite behavior and good manners

It is common courtesy to say please

belonging to or shared by two or more people

We have a common goal

the activity of exchanging goods or money

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the activity of exchanging goods or money

He earns money from stock trading

to buy and sell things

He is interested in trading

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

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

a part of an organization

In scene

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

a thought or plan in your mind

In scene

a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a person who studies science

In scene

a person who studies science

The scientist analyzed the data carefully

a person who studies science

He is a famous scientist

in an exact manner

In scene

in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

something given to help a person or group

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something given to help a person or group

She made a donation to the hospital

to succeed in doing something

In scene

to succeed in doing something

I want to accomplish my goals

to require something because it is necessary

In scene

to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

to have sexual intercourse with someone

In scene

to have sexual intercourse with someone

He slept with her

to sleep in the same bed as another person

She sleeps with her brother

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 have clothing on the body

In scene

to have clothing on the body

I wear a watch

clothes that people wear

This shop sells sports wear

the damage that happens to something from normal use

The carpet began to wear

to make someone feel very tired

The hard work began to wear him

to have clothing on the body

I wear a coat in winter

to have clothing on the body

She wears a beautiful dress

to have clothing on the body

He wears a blue shirt

to have clothes or accessories on your body

You should wear a mask

to have clothes on your body

Wear your jacket before leaving

to have clothing on your body

She wears her new shoes

to show a feeling or quality through your appearance or behavior

She wears a happy expression

to engage in sexual activity

In scene

to engage in sexual activity

They decided to have sex

to engage in sexual activity

They had sex for the first time

to engage in sexual activity

It is safe to have sex

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

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

to speak with pauses and repetitions because of nervousness

In scene

to speak with pauses and repetitions because of nervousness

He began to stammer when he got nervous

to spread a substance over a surface

In scene

to spread a substance over a surface

She smeared butter on the toast

an untrue statement made to damage someone's reputation

They spread a smear about her

a piece of glass that shows your reflection

In scene

a piece of glass that shows your reflection

I look in the mirror

to show a copy of something

The lake mirrors the mountains

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

to give something and receive something else

In scene

to give something and receive something else

I will exchange this shirt for a smaller size

to give something and receive something else in return

I want to exchange this shirt for a larger size

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

In scene

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

It is simply a matter of time

in a simple or straightforward manner

She explained it simply

used to emphasize a statement

It is simply amazing

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

I simply wanted to help

a tool with small holes used to separate solids from liquids

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a tool with small holes used to separate solids from liquids

Pour the pasta into a sieve

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

In scene

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

Everyone likes my girlfriend

a female friend

She is my female friend

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

having life; not dead

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having life; not dead

He is still alive

to have life and experiences

She is happy to be alive

pleasant to look at or desirable

In scene

pleasant to look at or desirable

She is very attractive

very interesting or attractive

In scene

very interesting or attractive

This book is fascinating

extremely interesting or attractive

The story was absolutely fascinating

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?

items that need to be washed or have been washed

In scene

items that need to be washed or have been washed

I need to fold the laundry

dirty clothes that need to be washed

Put your laundry in the basket

clothes that need to be washed

I need to do the laundry

a room or building where clothes are washed and dried

The laundry is on the first floor

to form an idea about something without being sure

In scene

to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

white clothes that need to be washed together

In scene

white clothes that need to be washed together

I need to wash my whites

white clothing worn by chefs while working

The chef put on his fresh whites

white clothes worn for a particular activity

The tennis players wore their whites

people of European descent

The area has many whites

a place where you buy and eat food

In scene

a place where you buy and eat food

I will meet you in the cafeteria

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

feeling a need to eat

In scene

feeling a need to eat

I am hungry

feeling a strong need or desire for something

He is hungry for success

feeling a need to eat more than before

I am even more hungry now

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

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a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

I will be there in one hour

one of the twenty-four parts of a day

In scene

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 say words to express thoughts or communicate

In scene

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

very good or impressive

In scene

very good or impressive

This view is awesome

very good or impressive

Your performance was awesome

very good or impressive

That is an awesome idea

extremely impressive or enjoyable

That movie was awesome

a particular time or event

In scene

a particular time or event

It was a special occasion

to make something happen

His comments occasioned much debate

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

In scene

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

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

Please sign the contract here

used to explain something

In scene

used to explain something

You see I forgot to call you

to become aware of something with your eyes

Can you see that bird

a person who manages or leads an organization or project

In scene

a person who manages or leads an organization or project

He is the director of the company

a person who oversees the making of a movie

The director yelled cut

a person who makes movies

The director shouted at the actors

a person who leads or manages a project or film

The director filmed a new movie

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

In scene

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

a place where students study after high school

In scene

a place where students study after high school

She is studying at college

to give a certain impression to others

In scene

to give a certain impression to others

He comes off as very friendly

to become removed or separated

The button came off

to occur or result in a particular way

The party came off really well

to come from a particular place or source

This stain does not come off easily

to become separated from something

The button came off my coat

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to have an opinion or attitude

In scene

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

to hide or cover something completely

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to hide or cover something completely

The mountain was cloaked in thick fog

a loose outer piece of clothing

He wore a black cloak

more advanced or better than usual

In scene

more advanced or better than usual

This game is at the next level

much more than usual

Her performance was next-level

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

In scene

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

a substance used to darken and thicken eyelashes

In scene

a substance used to darken and thicken eyelashes

She applies mascara to her lashes

to give someone a lot of something

In scene

to give someone a lot of something

They showered her with gifts

a word used to say hi

In scene

a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

the state of being male or female

In scene

the state of being male or female

Gender equality is important

the male or female division of a species

What is the gender of the bird

the classification of people as male, female, or other

Everyone deserves respect regardless of gender

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

to suffer from extreme hunger

In scene

to suffer from extreme hunger

Many animals starve in winter

to have a very strong desire for something

She is starving for some recognition

to cause someone to suffer from extreme hunger

We should not starve the pets

a program to help people stop using drugs or alcohol

In scene

a program to help people stop using drugs or alcohol

He went to rehab for his drinking problem

to repair and improve a building

They decided to rehab the old house

to get or receive something

In scene

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

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

money that is used to pay for something

In scene

money that is used to pay for something

They received funding for the project

money given for a project or purpose

The company needs more funding for the project

the act of providing money for a project or organization

The company needs funding for the new project

to require something because it is necessary

In scene

to require something because it is necessary

He needs more time

something that is required or necessary

Basic human needs include food and water

things that are necessary

We must meet our basic needs

to make a low, soft sound like a cat

In scene

to make a low, soft sound like a cat

The cat began to purr

used to ask about the quantity or price of something

In scene

used to ask about the quantity or price of something

How much is this

having the skill or opportunity to do something

In scene

having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

a special set of clothes worn by members of a group

In scene

a special set of clothes worn by members of a group

He wears a school uniform

a set of clothes worn by members of a group

The police officer is wearing a uniform

the same in all parts or at all times

The temperature is uniform in the room

to say something to get information

In scene

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

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 ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

good-looking, especially in a strong or elegant way

In scene

good-looking, especially in a strong or elegant way

He is very handsome

an image made with a camera

In scene

an image made with a camera

This is a beautiful photograph

to take a picture with a camera

She likes to photograph flowers

to look at someone or something for a long time

In scene

to look at someone or something for a long time

Do not stare at people

to look at someone or something for a long time

Why are you staring at me

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

many times or often

He travels a lot

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

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 tool used to see tiny objects

In scene

a tool used to see tiny objects

I use a microscope in science class

a prize or reward given for achievement

In scene

a prize or reward given for achievement

She won an award for her painting

to give a prize or reward to someone

They awarded her a prize

a word used when leaving

In scene

a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

no longer living

In scene

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

tardy

In scene

tardy

I am late for work

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

not on time

I am late for work

a time that is after the exact hour

In scene

a time that is after the exact hour

It is ten past five

to someone so they can consider or approve it

Please pass this document to the manager

the time that has already happened

We should learn from the past

a type of baked pastry or savory dish

He bought a fresh past

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