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The Big Bang Theory — Season 6 Episode 8

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to break free from a place or situation

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to break free from a place or situation

The prisoner escaped from jail

to be difficult for someone to understand

His name escapes me right now

to get away from a place or situation

The prisoners tried to escape

the act of carefully listening or watching

His escape of the surroundings was intense

to wait or stop

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to wait or stop

Please hold on a moment

power or influence over someone

He has a firm hold on the team

to hold something tightly or keep it

Hold on to the rail

to keep something in a particular position or state

Hold on to your ticket

to keep a firm hold of something

Please hold on to the railing

to continue to be in a place

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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 theoretical shortcut through space and time

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a theoretical shortcut through space and time

Scientists study the idea of a wormhole

a passage through space and time

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a passage through space and time

A wormhole can connect two distant points in space

a theoretical passage through space-time

The spaceship traveled through a wormhole

to go and spend time with someone

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to go and spend time with someone

I will visit my grandmother

to cause harm or trouble to someone

The sickness visited the small town

to go to a place for a period of time

I will visit my grandmother tomorrow

the number 2

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the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

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the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

causing excitement

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causing excitement

The game was very exciting

telling the truth and not cheating

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telling the truth and not cheating

He is an honest man

a large weapon station from Star Wars

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a large weapon station from Star Wars

The Death Star is a powerful weapon in Star Wars

a unit that measures the energy in food

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a unit that measures the energy in food

This apple has 95 calories

a measure of energy in food

This apple has fifty calories

to write using a keyboard

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to write using a keyboard

I am typing an email

a category or class of things

What type of music do you like

to not continue an action

He is a weird type of person

to perform a medical test

The doctor typed his blood

an expression used when leaving or going to sleep

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an expression used when leaving or going to sleep

Good night, see you tomorrow

a polite expression used when leaving someone in the evening or when going to sleep

I will see you tomorrow good night

words said when parting at night

Good night see you tomorrow

a nice time spent during the evening

I had a good night with my friends

extremely good or impressive

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extremely good or impressive

That car is so cool

not excited or angry

Keep cool during the test

having a relatively low temperature; not hot or warm

The weather is cool today

to spend time with someone informally

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to spend time with someone informally

I am hanging with my friends

to be in the company of someone

I am hanging with my friends

a long period of time before now

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a long period of time before now

I lived there a long time ago

a very large piece of ice floating in the sea

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a very large piece of ice floating in the sea

The ship hit an iceberg

a very large piece of ice floating in the sea

Icebergs are found in the Arctic

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

having a greater than average height

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having a greater than average height

He is very tall

hard to do or achieve

Finishing this project is a tall order

of more than average height

He is a very tall man

a word used to show mild anger or frustration

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a word used to show mild anger or frustration

Drat! I forgot my keys

at the present moment

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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

a small picture of a smiling face

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a small picture of a smiling face

I sent a smiley face to my friend

a drawing of a happy face

The teacher drew a smiley face on my paper

a drawing of a happy face

I sent a smiley face to my friend

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 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 say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

an informal way to say yes

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an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

to move someone or something into a particular position or place

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to move someone or something into a particular position or place

Please put in the new batteries

to spend time or effort on something

She put in a lot of work on this project

to formally give something for consideration

I put in an application for the job

to move something into a container or space

I put in the keys into the bag

to place something into position

They will put in a new heater

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

not able to cause harm or danger

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not able to cause harm or danger

The spider is harmless

causing fear

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causing fear

This movie is very scary

the most scary or frightening

This is the scariest movie

connected with physical sexual activity

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connected with physical sexual activity

He was asked about his sexual history

relating to sexual desire or orientation

Sexual attraction is a natural feeling

related to physical or romantic intimacy

They share a sexual attraction

relating to sex

Sexual health is important

the way someone looks, especially physical attractiveness

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the way someone looks, especially physical attractiveness

He has good looks

to seem or appear a certain way

She looks tired today

to try to find something

She looks for her keys

seems to be

She looks happy today

to appear or give the impression

He looks like his father

a small animal with a long tail, often a pest

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a small animal with a long tail, often a pest

There is a rat in the basement

to inform on someone

He ratted on his friends

a person who betrays someone else

He is a rat who betrayed his friend

to cause someone to have a physical or mental condition that limits their activities

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to cause someone to have a physical or mental condition that limits their activities

The accident disabled him

to stop something from working

You can disable the alarm

to make something stop working

You can disable the alarm in the settings

the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

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the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

This book costs ten dollars

a basic unit of money in the US and some other countries

This book costs ten dollars

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

very bad or unpleasant

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very bad or unpleasant

The weather is lousy today

used to show something is surprising or extreme

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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 cause or explanation for something

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a cause or explanation for something

Give me one good reason

the ability to think and make sensible decisions

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

to show that something is true

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to show that something is true

I can prove it

to show that something is true

He proved his theory

to show that something is true

They proved the truth

the act of going back to one's job after a break

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the act of going back to one's job after a break

It is time to get back to work

used to say yes or to show agreement

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used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will come

a series of lessons on a particular subject

I am taking an English course

one part of a meal, such as a starter or main dish

The first course was soup

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

one part of a meal, such as a starter or main dish

I liked the main course

a planned way or path to follow

The ship changed its course

a continuous period of time

During the course of the day

a way of doing something

The ship changed its course

an area of land used for a sport or activity

The golf course is very large

a series of classes or lessons on a particular subject

I am taking an English course

kept in reserve

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kept in reserve

I have a spare key

to avoid making someone deal with something

Please spare me the details

to avoid using something

Can you spare a minute to help me

to prevent harm or death

The enemy decided to spare his life

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

connected to a person's feelings

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connected to a person's feelings

He gave an emotional speech

in a way related to emotions

This is an emotional issue

relating to emotions or feelings

She is an emotional person

communicated using the mouth

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communicated using the mouth

He passed his oral exam

taken or given through the mouth

He takes oral medication

to start talking or interacting with someone

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to start talking or interacting with someone

Please make contact with our office

to communicate with someone

I will make contact with them tomorrow

to understand or notice something

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to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

worth a very large amount of money

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worth a very large amount of money

This is a million dollar idea

costing a very large amount of money

He bought a million dollar car

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

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

They are doing know-what

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

Know what I have a better idea

something that is not named

I need to buy the know what for the car

a popular science fiction television and film franchise

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a popular science fiction television and film franchise

I watch Star Trek

a science fiction television and film series

I like watching Star Trek

a popular science fiction television and film series

I love watching Star Trek

to act in a particular way toward someone or something

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to act in a particular way toward someone or something

She treats everyone with kindness

to give medical care to someone

The doctor will treat the patient

to pay for someone else's food or drink

I will treat you to lunch today

something that gives pleasure

This chocolate is a special treat

to think that something will happen

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to think that something will happen

I expect a call today

to be pregnant with a baby

She is expecting a baby

to be required or expected to do something

You are expected to come

content

I expect a reply soon

to be required or expected to do something

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to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

positioned before or facing

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positioned before or facing

The car is in front of the house

in a position ahead of someone or something

She is standing in front of the door

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

The car is parked in front of the house

to act, sing, or play music for an audience

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to act, sing, or play music for an audience

The dancers perform every Friday

to behave in a particular way in a situation

The car performs well on the road

to do a task or activity

They performed the experiment in the lab

not willing to share information

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not willing to share information

He was cagey about his plans

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

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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

a brand of plastic building blocks

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a brand of plastic building blocks

I love playing with Lego

a small plastic brick used to build things

I built a castle with Lego

feeling or showing pleasure

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feeling or showing pleasure

I am very happy today

feeling or showing pleasure

I am happy today

in accordance with fact or reality

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in accordance with fact or reality

It is true that she is here

always telling the truth

He is a true person

always supporting and being faithful to someone

She is a true friend to me

always working as expected

This system is true and effective

shining with a soft light in the dark

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shining with a soft light in the dark

The stars glow in the dark

to watch someone secretly

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to watch someone secretly

They used a camera to spy on him

to watch someone without them knowing

He tried to spy on his neighbors

to observe someone without them knowing

The detective decided to spy on the suspect

able to be used or obtained

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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.

in front of in position or time

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in front of in position or time

He is ahead of me in the race

in a position before someone or something

He is running ahead of the group

coming or happening in the time to come

We are ahead of schedule

in a better position than others

She is ahead of the other students in math

the features or traits that make someone or something what it is

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the features or traits that make someone or something what it is

She has many good qualities

to look at something carefully

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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 central part or point

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the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

the physical size of something

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the physical size of something

I need a medium-sized box

having a specified size

The photos were sized for printing

to find out how big or small something is

The windows were sized to fit the frame

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

a thick cotton cloth with raised lines

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a thick cotton cloth with raised lines

He wore a brown corduroy jacket

to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things

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to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things

I compared the prices of both cars

a structure with walls and a roof

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a structure with walls and a roof

This building is very tall

to make something by putting parts together

They are building a new house

the process of making a structure

The building of the new house is almost finished

to gradually become something over time

They are building on their past success

to reach a place

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to reach a place

Come over to my place later

to experience a sudden physical or emotional state

I came over faint in the heat

to give a particular impression to others

She comes over as a very kind person

to visit someone at their home

Please come over to my house tonight

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

a thick paste made from olives, capers, and anchovies

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a thick paste made from olives, capers, and anchovies

I spread the tapenade on my bread

an informal word for men

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an informal word for men

Those guys are tall

people | an informal word for a group of people

Hi guys

an informal word for a man

He is a nice guy

informal word for a group of people

Listen guys

a very large number, one thousand million

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a very large number, one thousand million

There are billions of stars

the number 1,000,000,000

He earned a billion dollars

1,000,000,000

The company is worth a billion dollars

to think something is true without proof

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to think something is true without proof

I assume you are tired

to begin to have a role or responsibility

He assumed the role of manager

to make someone feel shy or awkward

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to make someone feel shy or awkward

Don't embarrass me

to feel shy or awkward

I felt embarrassed

to make someone feel awkward or ashamed

Don't embarrass me in front of my friends

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 use time doing something

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to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

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