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The Big Bang Theory — Season 5 Episode 15

Words & meanings

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any person

In scene

any person

Is anybody here

any person

Does anybody want cake?

a person, not a specific one

I didn't see anybody

the first meal of the day

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the first meal of the day

I eat breakfast at 8 AM

the first meal of the day

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the first meal of the day

I like to eat eggs for breakfast

used to get the listener's attention or as a pause

In scene

used to get the listener's attention or as a pause

Know what I have a better idea

a phrase used to refer to something the speaker does not want to name

They are doing know-what

something that is not named

I need to buy the know what for the car

words that say you are sorry

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words that say you are sorry

Please accept my apologies

a polite expression used when meeting someone in the morning

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a polite expression used when meeting someone in the morning

Good morning, how are you?

a room below ground level in a building

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a room below ground level in a building

The washing machine is in the basement

a room below the main floor of a building

We keep old boxes in the basement

a room below ground level in a building

We keep old boxes in the basement

in the direction of someone or something

In scene

in the direction of someone or something

He walked toward the door

for the purpose of doing something

They saved money toward a new car

in the direction of someone or something

She walked toward the door

in the direction of someone or something

He walked toward the door

a sudden shaking of the ground

In scene

a sudden shaking of the ground

The earthquake damaged the building

something that is hard to understand or explain

In scene

something that is hard to understand or explain

Solving the crime was a real mystery

something not known or explained

It is a mystery

a person whose identity or character is not known

The new student is a total mystery

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

in a very good or complete way

In scene

in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

not inside a building or room

Let's go out

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

to damage or destroy something good

In scene

to damage or destroy something good

The rain spoiled the picnic

valuable things taken by force

The soldiers shared the spoils after the battle

to treat someone too well, often making them selfish

Don't spoil the child

something valuable taken or gained, especially as a result of a victory or effort

They divided the spoils of war among the soldiers

the parent of your parent

In scene

the parent of your parent

I love my grandparent

a parent of your mother or father

My grandparent is very kind

the parent of your mother or father

My grandparent came to visit us

the parent of your parent

She is my grandparent

to be typical of someone or something

In scene

to be typical of someone or something

This project has your name written all over it

a short story with a funny ending

In scene

a short story with a funny ending

He told a funny joke

to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a joke

to say or do things to cause laughter, or indicate a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I was only joking

a funny or clever trick

He played a joke on his friend

saying or doing things to cause laughter, or indicating that a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I told a joke to my friend

a person with deep knowledge in one area

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a person with deep knowledge in one area

He is a heart specialist

a piece of clothing that covers the legs and feet

In scene

a piece of clothing that covers the legs and feet

She wore panty hose under her skirt

the place where you live

In scene

the place where you live

He is at home

feeling happy and relaxed in a place

I feel at home here

a single part of a television or radio series

In scene

a single part of a television or radio series

I watched the latest episode of the show

a single event or occurrence

It was a strange episode in his life

making a high sad sound to complain

In scene

making a high sad sound to complain

Stop whining about the weather

not including something or someone

In scene

not including something or someone

You cannot go without a ticket

not having something

I cannot see without my glasses

on or to the outside of something

He stood without the door

to cause great damage or destruction to something

In scene

to cause great damage or destruction to something

The earthquake devastated the city

to make someone feel extremely sad or shocked

The sudden news devastated her

to make someone feel very shocked or sad

The news devastated her

something that makes you feel anxious

In scene

something that makes you feel anxious

My main concern is the weather

a large business organization

It is a large manufacturing concern

to be about or relate to something

This problem concerns all of us

something that is your job or duty to deal with

That is none of your concern

a loss of electrical power

In scene

a loss of electrical power

There was a power failure during the storm

to say that something is good or useful

In scene

to say that something is good or useful

I recommend this book

a formal understanding between people

In scene

a formal understanding between people

They signed the agreement

a formal document with rules both sides must follow

They signed the agreement

having the same opinion

We are in agreement

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

to speak about a topic

In scene

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

a person who studies science

In scene

a person who studies science

He is a famous scientist

a person who studies science

The scientist analyzed the data carefully

something that is very helpful or useful

In scene

something that is very helpful or useful

The new road is a boon to the village

including many small parts or facts

In scene

including many small parts or facts

He gave a detailed explanation

to give a lot of information about something

The project requires a detailed plan

a person who shares a room or apartment

In scene

a person who shares a room or apartment

I have a new housemate

a person you share a home with

I am looking for a new roommate

someone you share a home with

My roommate is very kind

to go down into a place

In scene

to go down into a place

The climbers descended into the valley

prepared to do something

In scene

prepared to do something

I am willing to help

to be happy to do something

He is willing to help

to be ready or agree to do something

She is willing to help us

very wanting to do something

She is willing to help

ready to do something

She is willing to help us

to a very high degree

In scene

to a very high degree

It is extremely hot today

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

In scene

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

She wants to ride her new bike

a machine or structure at a fair or amusement park that people ride for fun

The roller coaster is a fun ride

a journey in a vehicle

The ride to the airport was long

to criticize or complain to someone repeatedly

Stop riding me about my mistakes

to sit on something and travel on it

I like to ride my bike

to sit on and control a moving animal

She loves to ride horses

to sit on something and travel on it

We ride the bus to school

to sit on something and move

They went for a ride

a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt

In scene

a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt

He wore a black vest

to give someone an official power or right

The power is vested in the president

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

the state of no longer having something

In scene

the state of no longer having something

The company suffered a huge loss

a state of not knowing what to do or say

I was at a loss for words

a close relationship between friends

In scene

a close relationship between friends

They have a long friendship

the state of being friends

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the state of being friends

Our friendship is very strong

a close relationship between friends

They have a long friendship

the state of being ready for something

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the state of being ready for something

The team showed readiness to start

to move behind someone and go where they go

In scene

to move behind someone and go where they go

The dog followed me home

to happen or appear after something else in order

Night follows day

to do what someone tells you to do

You should follow the instructions

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

Follow the latest news

to understand what someone is saying or doing

Do you follow my instructions

the state of being good

In scene

the state of being good

She is known for her goodness

the quality of being good or morally right

She has a lot of goodness in her heart

someone who is very funny

In scene

someone who is very funny

She is a real hoot

something that is very funny

That comedy show was a real hoot

to make the loud, deep cry of an owl

The owl began to hoot

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

In scene

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

The lock is broken

a device used to keep a door, box, etc. closed or secure

I lost the key to my lock

a small amount of hair

She cut a lock of hair

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

In scene

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 do something without planning

In scene

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

likely to cause harm

In scene

likely to cause harm

This road is dangerous

likely to cause harm or injury

It is dangerous to play with fire

a sound used to say yes or show you are listening

Uh huh I understand what you mean

used to show agreement or understanding

Uh huh I understand your point

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

Go on. Uh huh

an informal way to say yes or show that you are listening

Uh-huh I understand what you mean

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

a part of a stove that produces heat

In scene

a part of a stove that produces heat

Heat the solution using the Bunsen burner

to eventually reach a particular place, state, or situation

In scene

to eventually reach a particular place, state, or situation

We ended up at the beach

to eventually be in a situation or state

We ended up at the wrong hotel

to finally be in a place or situation

We might end up in a small town

to reach a final situation or condition

The game ended up in a draw

to do something special to mark an important event

In scene

to do something special to mark an important event

They celebrate the victory

to do something fun for a special event

We will celebrate your birthday tonight

to do something fun for a special event

We celebrate my birthday

to take part in a special event or occasion

We celebrate his birthday every year

to be in a place as a member of an audience or group

In scene

to be in a place as a member of an audience or group

He sits in the audience

to be in a seated position inside a place

She was sitting in the car

to join an activity or performance as a guest

The musician sat in with the band

a form of protest where people sit and refuse to leave

They decided to sit in

not curved or bent; extending in one direction without turning

In scene

not curved or bent; extending in one direction without turning

Draw a straight line

without changing direction or stopping

Go straight to your home

sexually attracted to people of the opposite gender

He is straight

direct and truthful

Give me a straight answer

to look at something carefully

In scene

to look at something carefully

Please check your answers

a piece of paper showing how much money you owe for a service or meal

Could we have the check please

a design of small squares, often on fabric

He wore a check shirt

a written order to a bank to pay money

Can I have the check please

the act of managing or leading a project or activity

In scene

the act of managing or leading a project or activity

The project needed strong direction

the path or line along which something moves

The wind changed direction

loss of feeling in part of the body

In scene

loss of feeling in part of the body

The patient was under anesthesia

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

In scene

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

It was a difficult choice

of very good quality

In scene

of very good quality

We were served choice wine

the thing that someone prefers most

This blue dress is my choice

a sound made to get someone's attention

In scene

a sound made to get someone's attention

She used an ahem to interrupt him

a sound made to get attention or clear the throat

Ahem she cleared her throat

a group of people related by blood or marriage

In scene

a group of people related by blood or marriage

I love my family

a set of directions for making food

Please follow the family for this dish

one part of a television or radio series

I watched the first family of the show

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

In scene

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

for this reason

In scene

for this reason

Thus, we stayed home

in this manner

Please hold the brush thus

in this way

She studied hard thus she passed

a particular area or point

In scene

a particular area or point

This is a nice spot for a picnic

to see or notice someone or something

I spotted him in the crowd

to pay for someone's bill or cost

I will spot you for lunch today

a strong liking for something

She has a soft spot for cats

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

to speak or call out very loudly

In scene

to speak or call out very loudly

Don't shout at me

a toy that goes up and down on a string

In scene

a toy that goes up and down on a string

I have a red yo yo

a piece of work to be done

In scene

a piece of work to be done

This is a difficult task

to give someone or something a job to do

They tasked me with the project

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

You wanna eat now

a small ball of ground meat

In scene

a small ball of ground meat

I like eating meatballs

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

In scene

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

annoyed or bored with something

In scene

annoyed or bored with something

I am sick of waiting

annoyed or bored with something you have experienced for too long

I am sick of this cold weather

in or to every place

In scene

in or to every place

I looked everywhere for my keys

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

a plastic tube that glows in the dark

In scene

a plastic tube that glows in the dark

I waved the glow stick at the concert

for the most part

In scene

for the most part

The students are mostly from Turkey

mainly

It is mostly sunny today

before the expected time

In scene

before the expected time

I arrived sooner than expected

in less time than before

Please arrive sooner next time

to like one thing more than another

I would sooner stay than leave

in the near future

Please arrive sooner

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

the fact of a machine or device not working properly

In scene

the fact of a machine or device not working properly

The engine failure stopped the car

the fact of not achieving what you wanted

He learned from his failure

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