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The Big Bang Theory — Season 5 Episode 16

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in a place behind the speaker or at a time in the past

In scene

in a place behind the speaker or at a time in the past

I left my bag back there

at a place or time that was mentioned before

We talked about that back there

at that place we were before

I left my coat back there

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

In scene

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

I am glad to see you

feeling pleased or satisfied

I am glad to see you

relating to the Jewish people or their religion

In scene

relating to the Jewish people or their religion

He is Jewish

to have your home in a place

In scene

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

having life

The fish is still live

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

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

a narrow structure that carries water

In scene

a narrow structure that carries water

The logs floated down the flume

in a way that avoids risk or excess

In scene

in a way that avoids risk or excess

They managed their money conservatively

to find a solution

In scene

to find a solution

They settled the argument

to stop moving and stay in one place

The dust began to settle

to start living in a new place

They decided to settle in London

to give money to pay what you owe

We need to settle the bill today

a famous actor or actress in films

In scene

a famous actor or actress in films

She is a famous movie star

full of small bubbles

In scene

full of small bubbles

This drink is very bubbly

an informal word for sparkling wine

Let's open a bottle of bubbly

from a country that is not your own

In scene

from a country that is not your own

I like learning foreign languages

from or about another country

I want to learn a foreign language

from another country or culture

This custom is foreign to me

to send a written message by phone

In scene

to send a written message by phone

Please text me later

a piece of writing

Please read this text carefully

a written message sent on a phone

I sent him a text

to send a written message by phone

I will text you later

the scientific study of the microscopic structure of tissues

In scene

the scientific study of the microscopic structure of tissues

Histology is important for diagnosing diseases

in a truthful and sincere way

In scene

in a truthful and sincere way

Please answer honestly

to some extent; not extremely

In scene

to some extent; not extremely

The exam was fairly easy

in a way that is right and equal for everyone

The judge treated everyone fairly

to a moderate degree

It is a fairly long walk

a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

In scene

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

a hard part inside or at the end of an animal's body

In scene

a hard part inside or at the end of an animal's body

The dog chewed the bone

a helpful or kind act done for someone

He threw me a bone by helping me

to engage in sexual intercourse with someone

The couple decided to bone

a slang term for a dollar

That meal cost five bones

to go forward or to a new topic

In scene

to go forward or to a new topic

Let's move on to the next topic

to stop being affected by a past negative experience and continue with your life

She is ready to move on after the breakup

to go forward to the next thing

We should move on to the next topic

to start doing something new after finishing a previous activity

It is time to move on with your life

a tool used to see tiny objects

In scene

a tool used to see tiny objects

I use a microscope in science class

the act of staying out of sight

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the act of staying out of sight

The children are hiding in the garden

to put or keep out of sight

She is hiding the letter

a person who takes care of a garden

In scene

a person who takes care of a garden

The gardener is watering the flowers

someone who works in a garden

The gardener waters the flowers every day

someone who takes care of a garden

The gardener waters the plants every day

a very large animal with a long nose called a trunk

In scene

a very large animal with a long nose called a trunk

The elephant is very big

a very large animal with a long nose and big ears

The elephant is a very large animal

a person connected to you by blood or marriage

In scene

a person connected to you by blood or marriage

She is a close relative

considered in relation to something else

Success is relative

the part of something that can cause harm

In scene

the part of something that can cause harm

Don't put your finger at the business end of the tool

not including

In scene

not including

Everyone except Tom came

however; used to introduce a contrast

I would go except I am tired

used to introduce a contrast

Everyone came, except you

exclude

Everyone came except him

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

In scene

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

Please sign the contract here

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

to become aware of something or someone

In scene

to become aware of something or someone

I have never heard of this artist

to become aware of something or someone

I have heard of that famous author

to become aware that something exists

Have you heard of the new concert

to spend time in a casual way

In scene

to spend time in a casual way

I just want to hang out at home

to put wet clothes on a line to dry

I hang out the laundry in the sun

to stick a part of your body out of an opening

Do not hang out the window

to spend time with friends in a casual way

We like to hang out on weekends

to spend time relaxing with friends

They hang out at the park every day

to spend time with someone in a relaxed way

We hung out at my house

to spend time with friends in a relaxed way

Let's hang out this evening

a casual meeting with friends or others

We planned a fun hang out for Friday

not sick or ill

In scene

not sick or ill

She is a healthy person

beneficial or positive

A healthy profit is good

in a way that is better for your body

Eating fruit is a healthy choice

not strong and well in body

He looks not healthy

to say or do something as an answer

In scene

to say or do something as an answer

Please respond to my question

to do something as a reaction to something

How did he respond to the news

to say something when someone asks you a question or speaks to you

Please respond to my question

content

He didn't respond to the email

used to show that something is surprising given what was just said

In scene

used to show that something is surprising given what was just said

Even though it was raining, we went for a walk

despite that; nevertheless

I went out even though it was raining

despite the fact that

Even though he was tired he worked

in the past, before now

In scene

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

to shake slightly from emotion or cold

In scene

to shake slightly from emotion or cold

He began to tremble with cold

to shake slightly and uncontrollably

Her hands tremble when she is cold

to shake slightly and uncontrollably

Her hands began to tremble

having great importance or purpose

In scene

having great importance or purpose

We had a meaningful conversation

worried or scared about what might happen

In scene

worried or scared about what might happen

I feel nervous about the exam

relating to the body's system that controls responses to stimuli

I feel nervous before the exam

a thin piece of something like bread or pizza

In scene

a thin piece of something like bread or pizza

I want a slice of pizza

to cut into thin pieces

Slice the bread

to cut something into thin flat pieces

Please slice the bread

a part or share of something

I want a slice of cake

the body parts that people use to walk

In scene

the body parts that people use to walk

My legs are tired from walking

the part of the body you use to walk

My legs are tired

the streaks of wine that run down the side of a glass after swirling

The wine leaves clear legs on the glass

something that supports or keeps a thing going

The chair has four wooden legs

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

to continue to be in a place

In scene

to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

a person who has a disease where the body cannot control blood sugar

In scene

a person who has a disease where the body cannot control blood sugar

The diabetic checks their blood sugar daily

the mathematical process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times

In scene

the mathematical process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times

Multiplication is taught in elementary school

a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times

In scene

a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times

Multiplication is a basic math skill

a person who studies living things

In scene

a person who studies living things

She is a biologist

very good or impressive

In scene

very good or impressive

The view is incredible

not quite but close

In scene

not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

a word you say when you feel sudden pain

In scene

a word you say when you feel sudden pain

Ouch! That hurts

a sea animal with a hard shell and claws, eaten as food

In scene

a sea animal with a hard shell and claws, eaten as food

The lobster is very expensive

a sea animal with a hard shell and large claws

In scene

a sea animal with a hard shell and large claws

I ate a delicious lobster at the restaurant

the study of numbers, quantities, and shapes

In scene

the study of numbers, quantities, and shapes

I study math at school

the study of numbers and shapes

I like math

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

In scene

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We are going to a wedding this Saturday

a ceremony where two people get married

In scene

a ceremony where two people get married

The wedding ceremony starts at noon

a woman who is getting married

The bride arrived at the wedding early

to become joined in marriage

They are planning their wedding

the ceremony where two people wed

They are planning a beautiful wedding

the ceremony of becoming joined in marriage

They had a small nikah ceremony

to make something wet or damp

In scene

to make something wet or damp

Wet the cloth first

completely wrong about something

You are completely wet if you think that

covered with water or another liquid

The grass is wet

lacking courage or strength of character

He is too wet to stand up for himself

a specific area or position

In scene

a specific area or position

What is your current location?

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

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

to take place and affect someone

In scene

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

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

to learn or be told something

In scene

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

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

having the skill or opportunity to do something

In scene

having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

an object or item

This is a useful thing

actions or events that people do

We have many things to do today

objects or matters of any kind

I have many things in my bag

an object, idea, or situation

Some things are hard to explain

general situations or activities

Things are going well

items or matters

Please put your things away

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

We have plenty of food for everyone

a large amount

We have plenty of time

to a great degree

That room is plenty big for our needs

covered with liquid from the body when hot or active

In scene

covered with liquid from the body when hot or active

I feel sweaty after exercising

covered with sweat

My palms are sweaty

covered with liquid from the body

His face was sweaty

to decide to take or do something

In scene

to decide to take or do something

I will go for the cake

to be true or relevant for someone or something

The same rule goes for everyone

to depart from a place

I have to go for today

to try to get or achieve something

You should go for your dreams

to be true or relevant for someone or something

This rule goes for everyone

to try to do or get something

I will go for the top prize

to have a particular price

This painting goes for a high price

to plan or intend to do something

We go for an early start tomorrow

to be suitable or right for someone

That color goes for your skin tone

to support or choose someone

I go for the local team

to try to achieve something

You should go for your dreams

to want or choose something

I think I will go for the salad

to try to hit or defeat someone

The dog might go for you

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

very good

In scene

very good

You did a great job

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

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

In scene

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We celebrate a special day

a period of time, especially in the past

In scene

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

two slices of bread with filling

In scene

two slices of bread with filling

I ate a sandwich for lunch

a place name (a town in England or the US)

Sandwich is a town

a tiny piece of matter smaller than an atom

In scene

a tiny piece of matter smaller than an atom

The scientist detected a muon

a sound representing laughter

In scene

a sound representing laughter

Heh, you are right

to begin again from the start

In scene

to begin again from the start

I want to start over

to start doing something again from the very beginning

I had to start over after the mistake

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

In scene

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

Follow the rules

to make an official decision as a judge or authority

The judge will rule on the case

to be the best or dominant

This song rules

to have official power over a country or group

The king rules the land

to have official power over a country or area

The king used to rule the country

a statement that tells you what you must or must not do

You must follow the school rules

the usual or normal state of things

Working late is the rule here

a general statement that describes how something is done

It is a fundamental rule of science

an official instruction about what you can or cannot do

New safety rules were introduced

an official decision made by a judge or authority

The judge made a strict rule

to cook food on a metal frame over direct heat

In scene

to cook food on a metal frame over direct heat

We grill chicken in the summer

a device for cooking food over direct heat

He cooks burgers on the grill

to cook food over fire or heat

We will grill some chicken tonight

a metal frame used to cook food over direct heat

Put the meat on the grill

a person's private area or business

Stop getting all up in my grill

to ask someone a lot of difficult questions

The police grilled the suspect for hours

a place that serves grilled food

We ate dinner at the local grill

the part of the brain that connects the brain to the spinal cord

In scene

the part of the brain that connects the brain to the spinal cord

The brain stem controls basic body functions

the part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord

The brain stem controls basic body functions

animals kept on a farm for food or work

In scene

animals kept on a farm for food or work

The farmer has a lot of livestock

the part of your head that you hear with

In scene

the part of your head that you hear with

I have two ears

the skill to notice or judge something

She has a good ear for music

the ability to talk to and influence an important person

She has the ear of the director

the ability to notice or judge something

She has a good ear for music

to keep someone or something from harm

In scene

to keep someone or something from harm

We must protect the environment

to keep someone or something from being harmed

The mother protected her child from the rain

to keep something safe

We must protect the environment

given money for work done

In scene

given money for work done

She is a paid worker

to get possession of something

He paid for the car

the act of concentrating on someone or something

He paid attention to the lesson

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

to comprehend or grasp meaning

In scene

to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

to know and remember something or someone that you have seen before

In scene

to know and remember something or someone that you have seen before

I didn't recognize him at first

to accept that something is true or important

They finally recognized the need for change

to arrange to use something in advance

In scene

to arrange to use something in advance

I want to book a room

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

I read a book

to officially record someone's arrest in police records

The police decided to book the suspect

a written work with pages

I am reading a good book

to influence someone in a clever or dishonest way

In scene

to influence someone in a clever or dishonest way

He tried to manipulate her decision

to control someone or something

He tried to manipulate her

to handle or control something skillfully

She manipulated the conversation

to change or control something in a skillful way

He manipulated the data to show the results

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

a feeling of worry or interest about something

In scene

a feeling of worry or interest about something

I don't care

the act of looking after someone or something

Skin care is important

to want to do something

Would you care for tea

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