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The Big Bang Theory — Season 5 Episode 7

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to have a romantic relationship with someone

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to have a romantic relationship with someone

He is going out with Sarah

a chemical compound used in laboratory tests

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a chemical compound used in laboratory tests

Phenolphthalein is often used as a pH indicator

a set of clothes worn to look like someone or something else

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a set of clothes worn to look like someone or something else

He wore a pirate costume

to begin to be something

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to begin to be something

She wants to become a doctor

to change into a particular state or condition

Water will become ice

to look good on someone

That dress really becomes you

starting to be something

The weather will become cold

to stop yourself from doing something

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to stop yourself from doing something

She tried to hold back her tears

to make something happen more slowly or later than it should

Lack of money held back the project

to stop someone from doing something

The police held back the crowd

to keep something from being shown or given

Don't hold back the truth

a sound representing laughter

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a sound representing laughter

Heh, you are right

to go somewhere quietly and secretly

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to go somewhere quietly and secretly

He tried to sneak out of the room

a person who acts in a secret, dishonest, or underhanded way

He is a real sneak who cannot be trusted

to give something to someone in a secret or hidden way

She sneaked the candy to her brother

a casual shoe with a rubber sole

He is wearing his comfortable sneaks

at a time before the present

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at a time before the present

I finished the work earlier today

happening or arriving before the expected time

The plane arrived earlier than expected

happening or coming before a particular time

We arrived earlier than our friends

a subatomic particle with a negative charge

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a subatomic particle with a negative charge

An antiproton is a type of particle

used to get attention or introduce a statement

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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

to move something from one place to another

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to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to accept or endure something

You should take it as a gift

to accept a situation as it is

You have to take it as it is

to accept a difficult situation

I cannot take it anymore

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

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

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used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

not sensible or intelligent

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not sensible or intelligent

That was a stupid mistake

a stupid or annoying person

Stop being so stupid

a particular meaning or interpretation

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a particular meaning or interpretation

This word has another sense

to become aware of something

I sense that something is wrong

a particular feeling or awareness

I have a sense of relief

the quality of being clear or reasonable

What you said makes sense

to go out with someone romantically

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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

to a great degree

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to a great degree

He is highly skilled

relating to the Jewish people or their religion

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relating to the Jewish people or their religion

He is Jewish

to say something to get information

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to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

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to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

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

producing a series of short, quick, clattering noises, typically caused by shaking

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producing a series of short, quick, clattering noises, typically caused by shaking

I heard a rattling sound in the engine

making someone feel worried, nervous, or unable to think clearly

The sudden noise was rattling

belonging to or shared by two or more people

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belonging to or shared by two or more people

We have a lot in common

a man who used to be your boyfriend

She is talking to her ex boyfriend

a man you had a romantic relationship with in the past

He is my ex boyfriend

a man with whom someone was previously in a romantic relationship

She met her ex-boyfriend yesterday

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

happening often or found in many places

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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 number of points in a game

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the number of points in a game

The final scores are on the board

the soft muscle inside the mouth used for tasting and speaking

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the soft muscle inside the mouth used for tasting and speaking

He burned his tongue on the hot coffee

a system of words used for speaking

English is my mother tongue

to touch or move something with the tongue

The dog tongued the bone

the tongue of an animal used as food

He tried eating beef tongue

to move quickly

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to move quickly

We need to hightail it out of here

to move away very fast

He decided to hightail it out of town

always happening in the same way

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always happening in the same way

Her performance is consistent

in agreement with something else

Her actions are consistent with her words

to look at something for a period of time

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to look at something for a period of time

I like to watch movies

to pay attention to what you are doing

Watch your step on the stairs

to take care of someone or something

Please watch my bag

a small clock worn on the wrist

My watch is broken

a large number or amount

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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

one of two equal parts of something

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one of two equal parts of something

The team played both halves well

to some extent but not completely

He was half asleep

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

I am going out with my better half

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 write something down so you remember it

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to write something down so you remember it

She is noting down the important details

to fasten papers together with a small metal clip

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to fasten papers together with a small metal clip

Please staple these documents together

a common item that is needed regularly

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a common item that is needed regularly

Rice is a staple food in many countries

a small metal piece used to join papers

This staple holds the papers together

to a small degree

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to a small degree

I am slightly tired

in an official way

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in an official way

The agreement was formally signed

in a way that follows strict rules or conventions

They were formally introduced at the party

before now; in the past

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before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

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in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

to move something from one place to another

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to move something from one place to another

Put your toys away

to not be in a place

He is away for the weekend

to the full extent or without holding back

He was working away

at a distance from here

The city is far away

to act as if something is true

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to act as if something is true

The kids pretend to be superheroes

to behave as if something is true when it is not

The children like to pretend they are pirates

something that influences a result

The child likes to pretend he is a superhero

to act as if something is true when it is not

He pretended to be asleep

not difficult or complicated

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not difficult or complicated

This is a simple task

in a simple or straightforward manner

I like to keep things simple

not fancy or complex

She wore a simple dress

to have an idea or remember something

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to have an idea or remember something

I can think of a better name

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

What do you think of this movie

to have someone or something in your thoughts

I am thinking of my friends

to start talking about a topic

Can you think of any good movies

to have an idea or opinion about something

What do you think of this book

to wait for a short time

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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

the permanent end of life

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the permanent end of life

Everyone will die one day

a small cube with numbers used in games

Roll the die

to want something very much

I am dying for a coffee

very wanting to do something

I am dying to see the show

a person who has never done a particular activity

He is still a die here

very close to death

The plant is going to die soon

to stop living

The old tree died yesterday

to stop functioning or operating

My laptop died suddenly

to stop being alive

All living things will eventually die

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

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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

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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 feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

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to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

an event that happens without warning

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an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

a set of physical and emotional symptoms that some people experience before their menstrual period

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a set of physical and emotional symptoms that some people experience before their menstrual period

She feels irritable due to PMS

a time of mood changes before a period

She is experiencing PMS

a value or charge that is below zero

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a value or charge that is below zero

This number is negative

not good or harmful

He has a negative attitude

a word or value that means "no" or less than zero

He gave a negative answer

bad or not positive

He has a negative attitude

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

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

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

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 be required or expected to do something

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to be required or expected to do something

You are supposed to be here at nine

to be planned or intended for a particular purpose

The train is supposed to arrive on time

to be expected or required to do something

You are supposed to arrive on time

to be required or expected to do something

It is supposed to rain today

used to express surprise or emotion

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used to express surprise or emotion

My god, look at that!

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

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a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

to talk informally

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to talk informally

We chat every day

a small animal with fur that people keep as a pet

The cat is sleeping on the sofa

a friendly, casual conversation

We had a nice chat

to think something may not be true

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to think something may not be true

I doubt he will come

a music group

The band is very good

to not believe that something is true

I doubt that

a feeling of not being sure if something is true

I have some doubt about his story

to try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

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to try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He tried to hit on her at the party

to suddenly have a good idea or find a solution

I hit on a new plan

to choose someone or something as the victim of an attack

The attackers decided to hit on the store

to mention an idea for someone to think about

He hit on a great idea

the yellow liquid waste from the body

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the yellow liquid waste from the body

The doctor asked for a urine sample

to suddenly become unconscious

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to suddenly become unconscious

She fainted from the heat

weak

She felt faint after the long walk

very small or weak

I heard a faint sound

lacking strength or energy

The sound was faint

a cable you slide down using a harness

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a cable you slide down using a harness

The zip line is very fast

a cable stretched between two points for sliding down while attached to a harness

The zip line was very fast

at a short distance away

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at a short distance away

My house is close to the park

paying a lot of attention to details

Please pay close attention to the details

not open

Please close the door

to surround and catch someone

The police close on the suspect

to a small degree

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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

a type of sugar found in milk

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a type of sugar found in milk

Some people cannot digest lactose

to say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

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a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

Excuse me, where is the station?

used to ask someone to repeat what they said because you did not hear or understand it

Excuse me could you say that again

a polite way to get someone's attention or say sorry

Excuse me can you help me

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me I did not see you

to shock or frighten someone suddenly

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to shock or frighten someone suddenly

You startled me

to urge someone to do something

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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 put something into something else

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to put something into something else

The doctor will inject the medicine

to put a drug into someone's body with a needle

The doctor will inject the medicine

to take something in your hand or lift it

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to take something in your hand or lift it

Pick up your book

to select or choose something

Pick a color

to remove something from a small space

Use a toothpick to pick your teeth

a small tool used to play a string instrument

He lost his guitar pick

the number 2

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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

to need someone or something for help

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to need someone or something for help

You can rely on me

to need someone or something for help

We rely on the bus to get to work

to believe someone is good or true

I rely on my best friend

to become married

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to become married

They want to get married

having a husband or wife

They want to get married soon

having a husband or wife

They are married

to enter into a marriage

They will get married in June

stories that are not real

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stories that are not real

This book is a work of fiction

stories about imaginary people and events

I enjoy reading fiction

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 piece of a whole

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a piece of a whole

The engine has many parts

a character in a play or film

He played a small part

to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

a single unit of language that has meaning

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a single unit of language that has meaning

I don't know this word

a piece of news or information

Let me give you a word of advice

to speak about a topic

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to speak about a topic

We need to talk about the plan

to highlight how extreme something is

Talk about a lucky break

to say something about a particular subject

They talked about the project

faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief

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faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief

She showed great fidelity to her husband

a piece of protective gear covering the chest

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a piece of protective gear covering the chest

The knight wore a heavy chest plate

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

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a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

See you tomorrow

of high quality or acceptable

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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 form an idea about something without being sure

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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

a person who wins a game or contest

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a person who wins a game or contest

The winner gets a prize

a person or thing that is very good or successful

This new idea is a real winner

someone who wins a contest or competition

He was the winner

a soft, wet mass of plant material

In scene

a soft, wet mass of plant material

Orange juice with pulp is my favorite

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