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The Big Bang Theory — Season 4 Episode 20

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

having great meaning or value

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having great meaning or value

Education is important

to make something clear or understandable

In scene

to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain this

a statement that makes something clear

Please explain the rules to me

to make something clear or easy to understand

Can you explain this math problem to me

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

Can you explain this rule

new information about something

In scene

new information about something

I have some good news for you

a thing used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of an experiment

In scene

a thing used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of an experiment

The scientists used a control for their experiment

to have power over something

He can control the robot

the act of managing or regulating something

She lost control of the car

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

of great size or amount

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of great size or amount

She has a large family

big in size

I want a large coffee

a slang term for one thousand US dollars

He won five large in the game

a point when something happens

In scene

a point when something happens

At that time I was tired

the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

a particular kind of life or experience

We had a great time

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

a small model of a person used as a toy

In scene

a small model of a person used as a toy

He plays with his action figure

to send a short message on a social media site

In scene

to send a short message on a social media site

She tweeted the news

a short high sound made by a small bird

I heard a tweet

to make the short high sound of a small bird

The bird started to tweet

any person

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any person

Is anybody here

any person

Does anybody want cake?

a person, not a specific one

I didn't see anybody

a special advantage or benefit

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a special advantage or benefit

Education is a privilege

to be very sure about something

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to be very sure about something

I bet he is late

to risk money on a game or race

He bet on the red car

the most suitable or helpful option

Taking the train is your best bet

to think something is likely true

I bet he will arrive late

the act of having sex

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the act of having sex

They spent the night lovemaking

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

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

something that might happen

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something that might happen

There is a possibility of rain

something that may happen or be done

We are considering every possibility

things that can happen or be done

We are considering every possibility

something that can happen

There is a possibility of success

a large group of people

In scene

a large group of people

The politician spoke to the masses

a large number of people

The news reached the masses quickly

a very large number of people

The political leader addressed the masses

a large group of ordinary people

He wants to appeal to the masses

to try to win or be better than others

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to try to win or be better than others

They compete for the gold medal

to take part in a contest or race

They will compete in the tournament

to take part in a contest or activity

She will compete in the marathon

to try to win or be better than others in a contest

Companies compete for customers

a device to support or correct the foot

In scene

a device to support or correct the foot

He uses an orthotic for his foot

a support or brace used to correct or assist foot or body function

In scene

a support or brace used to correct or assist foot or body function

She wears an orthotic on her leg

medical devices put inside shoes to support feet

These orthotics fit in my shoes

to request information

In scene

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

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

not good or low quality

In scene

not good or low quality

This product is bad

in a bad or severe way

He was hurt bad

morally wrong or wicked

He is a bad person

feeling regret or remorse

I feel bad about the mistake

the act of going into or through something

In scene

the act of going into or through something

The nail caused deep penetration into the wood

to discharge a gun

In scene

to discharge a gun

He fired a shot

a photograph taken with a camera

That is a great shot

completely spoiled or destroyed

My car engine is shot

a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink

He ordered a shot of tequila

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

In scene

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

to think of something in a particular way

In scene

to think of something in a particular way

I regard this as a success

a particular point or detail

In this regard, you are right.

a feeling of admiration or esteem

I have high regard for her work

to be about or relate to something

This rule regards all students

in a strange way

In scene

in a strange way

He was oddly quiet today

a way of speaking or using words

In scene

a way of speaking or using words

In legal parlance, this is a breach of contract

amusingly foolish or ridiculous

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amusingly foolish or ridiculous

He has a goofy smile

causing excitement

In scene

causing excitement

The game was very exciting

a complex geometric shape made of parts that are similar to the whole

In scene

a complex geometric shape made of parts that are similar to the whole

The fern leaf has a fractal structure

very good or unusual

In scene

very good or unusual

She has a remarkable memory

the opening where waste leaves the body

In scene

the opening where waste leaves the body

The pooper is part of the digestive system

a feeling of doubt or worry

In scene

a feeling of doubt or worry

He had no qualms about lying

not correct or real

In scene

not correct or real

This statement is false

not real or genuine

She used a false passport

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 prepared food item or meal

In scene

a prepared food item or meal

This dish tastes great

a flat container for serving or eating food

Please put the dish on the table

to share news or gossip with someone

We gathered to dish about the latest news

a mark (^) used to show where something should be added in text

In scene

a mark (^) used to show where something should be added in text

Use a caret to show where text should be added

to look for information in a secret way

In scene

to look for information in a secret way

He started to sniff around for more information

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

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

to jump into water headfirst

In scene

to jump into water headfirst

He decided to dive into the pool

a cheap, run-down bar or club

They spent the night in a dive

a white bird often used as a symbol of peace

A white dove flew away

to attend a class or course

You should dive into this new course

to examine or study something thoroughly

Let us dive into the details

silly or untrue talk

In scene

silly or untrue talk

That is complete poppycock!

to some extent; kind of

In scene

to some extent; kind of

I sort of agree with you

a group with similar features

This is a new sort of fruit

a particular kind of something

What sort of music do you like

to speak or write something

In scene

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

to go and see someone for a short time

In scene

to go and see someone for a short time

I will stop by later

to make a short or informal visit to a person or place

I will stop by your office later

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

to offer an idea for consideration

In scene

to offer an idea for consideration

I suggest we go home

to show or imply something

The evidence suggests he is guilty

used to express surprise or emotion

In scene

used to express surprise or emotion

My god, look at that!

having more length or time

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having more length or time

This rope is longer than that one

for a greater amount of time

I cannot wait any longer

for a greater amount of time

I cannot wait any longer

for a great amount of time

They stayed for a long time

for a greater amount of time

I will study for a longer time

for a greater amount of time

Give me more time to think

having greater length or duration

This bridge is longer

having greater length

The movie was longer than the book

for a greater amount of time

We need more time to work

for a shorter time than before

I no longer live here

for a greater amount of time than before

It took longer than expected

for a greater amount of time or distance

The route is longer today

measuring a greater distance from end to end

This stick is longer than that one

for a greater amount of time

I cannot wait any longer

a phrase used in a non-literal way

In scene

a phrase used in a non-literal way

It is just a figure of speech

a large sea fish used for food

In scene

a large sea fish used for food

I like to eat tuna fish salad

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

coming before all others in time or order

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coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

to try to get information about someone or something

In scene

to try to get information about someone or something

He asked about my family

to try to get information about something

She asked about your health

to request information about something

He asked about the new job

to try to get information about something

Did you ask about the tickets

a basic rule or idea that you believe in

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a basic rule or idea that you believe in

It is against my principles

a basic idea or belief

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a basic idea or belief

I agree with you in principle

a basic idea or rule that explains how something works

The device works on a simple principle

to have something in your mind as a goal

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to have something in your mind as a goal

I intend to visit London next year

making you feel ashamed or embarrassed

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making you feel ashamed or embarrassed

It was a humiliating experience

making someone feel ashamed or foolish

That was a humiliating experience for him

to give the impression of being

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to give the impression of being

He appears to be tired

to come into view or to be seen

A ghost appeared in the room

to act in a play, film, or show

She will appear in the new movie

to come into view or to be seen

The stars appear at night

to be referred to by a particular name

In scene

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

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

very large in size

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very large in size

The building is gigantic

to tease or challenge in a mocking way

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to tease or challenge in a mocking way

He taunted his opponent

to think about something carefully

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to think about something carefully

I will consider your offer

to think of as being something

I consider him a friend

to think about a particular fact when making a decision

You should consider the cost before buying it

the separate parts at the end of your foot

In scene

the separate parts at the end of your foot

I hurt my toe

to follow rules or orders

You need to toe the line

facts or information used for analysis

In scene

facts or information used for analysis

We collected a lot of data

the evening before today

In scene

the evening before today

I went to the cinema last night

the evening before today

I slept well last night

the act of sending out signals or information

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the act of sending out signals or information

The radio transmission was very clear

a message or signal sent by radio or television

The station stopped the transmission

the part of a vehicle that sends power to the wheels

The car has a manual transmission

the system that sends power from an engine to a vehicle's wheels

The car has a manual transmission

a group of words that form a unit

In scene

a group of words that form a unit

I don't know this phrase

a period of 24 hours

In scene

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 think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

to have a conversation about someone or something

In scene

to have a conversation about someone or something

They talked of their future plans

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

In scene

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

It is a bit expensive, you know

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

to separate into pieces

In scene

to separate into pieces

He broke the vase

having no money

I am broke

to make someone feel very sad or emotional

The bad news broke her

to help someone escape from a place

She broke him out of prison

a funny picture or video shared online

In scene

a funny picture or video shared online

I sent a funny meme to my friend

a funny image, video, or text that spreads online

In scene

a funny image, video, or text that spreads online

I laughed at the funny meme

a funny picture or video shared online

She shared a funny meme online

a short time ago

In scene

a short time ago

I recently moved here

a short time ago

I recently started a new job

a child's word for father

In scene

a child's word for father

I love my daddy

relating to the Jewish people or their religion

In scene

relating to the Jewish people or their religion

He is Jewish

someone you do not know

In scene

someone you do not know

Don't talk to strangers

odd or surprising

The stranger the better

a person who is in a place they do not know

The stranger looked at the map

a person you do not know

I do not talk to a stranger

a person who is not known or is odd

He is a total stranger to me

causing surprise or wonder

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causing surprise or wonder

The news was surprising

in addition to what has been said

In scene

in addition to what has been said

Besides it is getting late

used to add another point

In scene

used to add another point

Besides, it is too 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

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