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The Big Bang Theory — Season 4 Episode 24

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

connected or fastened tightly

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connected or fastened tightly

The prisoner was bound in chains

going or traveling toward a place

The ship is bound for home

a long or high jump

The deer cleared the fence in a single bound

almost certain to happen

It is bound to rain today

a person who treats sick people

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a person who treats sick people

The doctor helps sick people

to put things into a container

In scene

to put things into a container

Pack the boxes

to have a weapon with you

He used to pack a gun

a small bag or box for holding things

I bought a pack of gum

to fill a place with a large number of people

The fans packed the stadium

a number of people or things together

A pack of dogs

to strike something with force

He packs a hard punch

to leave a place in a hurry

We should pack and leave soon

to put things into a bag or box for a trip

Have you packed your suitcase yet

to put things into a bag or box for travel or storage

I need to pack my bag

to put your belongings into a bag or suitcase for a trip

I need to pack my bag for the trip

words used when leaving someone

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words used when leaving someone

Good bye, see you tomorrow

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Please say good bye to your friend

the outer end of the shoulder blade that forms the highest point of the shoulder

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the outer end of the shoulder blade that forms the highest point of the shoulder

The acromion forms the top of the shoulder

to move something back and forth against a surface with pressure

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to move something back and forth against a surface with pressure

He rubbed his tired eyes

to press and move something against a surface

He rubbed his hands together to stay warm

a medicated substance applied to the skin to relieve pain or congestion

She applied a rub to her sore back

a difficulty or point of disagreement

That is the rub

a mixture of spices and herbs used to flavor meat before cooking

Use a dry rub for the steak

red and painful from rubbing or irritation

This shoe caused a bad rub

to treat someone in a way that pleases them

He rubbed the team the right way

to treat someone in an unfair way

He rubbed the clients the wrong way

to press and move something against a surface

Please rub my sore shoulders

making you feel bad or embarrassed

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making you feel bad or embarrassed

His behavior was shameful

the last part of a person's life

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the last part of a person's life

He is receiving end of life care

a savory liquid served with food

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a savory liquid served with food

He poured gravy over the meat

something good or positive

The extra day off was just gravy

a slang term for male reproductive fluid

Some slang uses gravy to mean semen

a soft, supportive material that molds to the shape of the body

In scene

a soft, supportive material that molds to the shape of the body

My mattress is made of memory foam

causing strong dislike or revulsion

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causing strong dislike or revulsion

Such behavior is disgusting

causing strong dislike or revulsion

The garbage smells disgusting

feeling strong dislike or revulsion

This food is disgusting

very unpleasant or offensive

His behavior was disgusting

systematic investigation to discover facts

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systematic investigation to discover facts

She is doing research on cancer

in a way that is easy to see or understand

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in a way that is easy to see or understand

He is obviously lying

a handheld device used for a particular job

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a handheld device used for a particular job

A hammer is a useful tool

to provide someone with the necessary equipment or skills for a particular task

The company is tooling the staff for the new project

a stupid or annoying person

He is such a tool

the area on the side of the body between the waist and the upper thigh

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the area on the side of the body between the waist and the upper thigh

She put her hand on her hip

modern and fashionable

This is a very hip cafe

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

to strike a surface with a hand or object

In scene

to strike a surface with a hand or object

Please knock on the door

content

In scene

content

The elephant drinks with its trunk

a large strong box with a lid, used for storing things

In scene

a large strong box with a lid, used for storing things

She kept her old clothes in the trunk

shorts worn for swimming

He is wearing blue trunks

the thick main stem of a tree

The tree has a thick trunk

not quite but close

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not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

to feel nervous or troubled

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to feel nervous or troubled

Do not worry about the exam

for a short time

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for a short time

The road is temporarily closed

having a duty or being answerable for something

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having a duty or being answerable for something

He is responsible for the project

used to make a polite request

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used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

to give someone or something a job to do

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to give someone or something a job to do

They tasked me with the project

a piece of work to be done

This is a difficult task

a large amount or number

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a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

There are a lot of people here

the way things are placed or happen one after another

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the way things are placed or happen one after another

Put the books in alphabetical order

an instruction to do something

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an instruction to do something

The captain gave a strict 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

coming after the second in a series

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coming after the second in a series

He is the third person in line

one of three equal parts of something

I ate a third of the pizza

coming after the second

March is the third month

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

a medical professional who treats patients

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a medical professional who treats patients

The physician examined the patient

a person who treats sick people

The physician examined the patient

a person who is trained to treat sick people

The physician examined the patient

a large soft pad for sleeping on

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a large soft pad for sleeping on

I bought a new mattress

new information about something

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new information about something

I have some good news for you

an expression of appreciation

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an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

showing or expressing love

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showing or expressing love

He is a romantic man

relating to love or strong emotional attachment

They had a romantic dinner

to go from one place to another

In scene

to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

a period of 60 seconds

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a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree

One degree contains sixty minutes

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

for a limited time until a final decision is made

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for a limited time until a final decision is made

The agreement was signed provisionally

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

to go again to a place or topic

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to go again to a place or topic

I went back to the office

return to

Let's get back to work

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

odd or surprising

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odd or surprising

The stranger the better

someone you do not know

Don't talk to strangers

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

used to get someone's attention

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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 have knowledge or information about something

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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 come to rest on a surface or to reach a place

In scene

to come to rest on a surface or to reach a place

The bird is landing on the branch

a place where people arrive, especially by boat or plane

The plane reached the landing

the act of an aircraft touching the ground

The plane is ready for landing

the solid part of the earth's surface

They stepped onto the landing

to be a member of a group or organization

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to be a member of a group or organization

I am part of the team

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

used to emphasize a statement

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used to emphasize a statement

It is very cold indeed

altered from the original form

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altered from the original form

He used a modified car for the race

full of energy and determination

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full of energy and determination

She is a feisty little girl

to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

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to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

I will deal with the problem tomorrow

to be concerned with or discuss a specific subject

This book deals with ancient history

to engage in business or communication with a person

I do not like dealing with rude people

to take action to solve a problem

I have to deal with this problem

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

able to be used or obtained

In scene

able to be used or obtained

Is this seat available?

free

This seat is available

prepared and able to be used or shown

The report is available now.

an early human ancestor

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an early human ancestor

Homo erectus lived millions of years ago

a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

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a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

She went to the cinema with her boyfriend

a man who is in a romantic relationship

He has a boyfriend

a regular male romantic partner

My boyfriend is a doctor

to request information

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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

to give aid or support to someone

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to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

a device you wear on your ears to hear sound

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a device you wear on your ears to hear sound

I wear my headphones

to learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

able to be saved to a device

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able to be saved to a device

This game is downloadable

a formal document with rules both sides must follow

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a formal document with rules both sides must follow

We signed a roommate agreement to avoid arguments

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

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despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

Although it was raining, we went out

the state of not being in danger or harm

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the state of not being in danger or harm

Please prioritize your safety

a defensive player in American football

The safety tackled the runner

a device that stops something from firing or working

Always check the safety before handling the gun

a part of a gun that stops it from firing

He clicked the safety on

amusingly foolish or ridiculous

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amusingly foolish or ridiculous

He has a goofy smile

to move into a room or building

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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

a container used for drinking

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a container used for drinking

These glasses are made of thick glass

a pair of lenses in a frame worn to help you see

I wear glasses for reading

to let food or drink go through a chemical change to make it last longer or taste different

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to let food or drink go through a chemical change to make it last longer or taste different

The dough needs time to ferment

the act of thinking carefully

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the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

having life

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having life

The fish is still live

to have your home in a place

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to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

happening at the same time as it is shown

In scene

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

the act of laughing

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the act of laughing

I heard laughter coming from the kitchen

the act or sound of laughing

The room was filled with laughter

to be involved in an activity or event

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to be involved in an activity or event

Everyone participated in the game

to bring or come together in one place

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to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

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

deserving respect or approval

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deserving respect or approval

Her courage is admirable

in a kind or gentle way

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in a kind or gentle way

She smiled kindly at the child

to pay for someone's loss or damage

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to pay for someone's loss or damage

The company agreed to indemnify the client for the loss

the highest university degree

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the highest university degree

She has a doctorate in history

lasting for a short time

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lasting for a short time

This is a temporary solution

lasting for only a short time

This is a temporary solution

to say yes to something

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to say yes to something

She accepted the invitation

to recognize something as true or valid

I accept the truth

a penalty for doing something wrong

I accept your offer

to take something that is offered

He accepted the award

a small piece of information that helps someone guess something

In scene

a small piece of information that helps someone guess something

Can you give me a hint?

a very small quantity of something

There is a hint of lemon in the tea

to say something in an indirect way

She hinted that she might quit her job

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

In scene

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

I go to bed

the flat area at the back of a truck for carrying cargo

The truck bed is full of wood

the bottom of a river or valley

Fish live at the river bed

to stop an activity or plan

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to stop an activity or plan

They had to pull the plug on the event

relating to the production of medicines

In scene

relating to the production of medicines

It is a pharmaceutical product

a company that makes medicine

This pharmaceutical is very large

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