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The Big Bang Theory — Season 8 Episode 7

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to make or become different

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to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

in a way that attracts or tempts someone

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in a way that attracts or tempts someone

She smiled seductively at him

friendly or pleasant

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friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

a person who studies very small living things

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a person who studies very small living things

The microbiologist is studying the bacteria

to give attention to sound or someone speaking

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to give attention to sound or someone speaking

Please listen to me

to pay attention to sound

Listen to the music

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

very good or impressive

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very good or impressive

That is a neat trick

clean and well-ordered

Please keep your desk neat

served without ice or mixers

He drinks his whiskey neat

clean and well-ordered

Her desk is always neat

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

in a short time

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in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

a place to live that is part of a larger building

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a place to live that is part of a larger building

I live in a small apartment

a set of rooms to live in

Your apartment is very beautiful

a place to live that is part of a larger building

She lives in a small apartment

the state of being alone

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the state of being alone

He enjoys solitude

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

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the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

My arm hurts

a part of a large organization that handles a specific area of work

This is the research arm of the company

to provide with weapons or tools

The soldiers were armed

a gun or other weapon used in fighting

He had to drop his arm

a farm animal with horns and a beard

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a farm animal with horns and a beard

The goat is eating grass

the greatest of all time

Michael Jordan is the GOAT

not affected by medicine

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not affected by medicine

The bacteria are drug resistant

causing a feeling of fear or unease

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causing a feeling of fear or unease

This old house is creepy

causing fear or unease

He is a creepy man

causing a feeling of slight fear or discomfort

That old house looks really creepy

many times or regularly

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many times or regularly

I often visit my grandmother

to behave as if attracted to someone

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to behave as if attracted to someone

She is flirting with him

to behave in a way that shows romantic or sexual interest in someone

They started to flirt at the party

someone who behaves in a way that shows romantic or sexual interest in others

She is a total flirt

a popular trend in clothes or behavior

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a popular trend in clothes or behavior

This style is in fashion now

to make or shape something

He fashioned a tool from a stone

not the same

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not the same

There are various colors of flowers

an emotion that you experience

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an emotion that you experience

Love is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Love is a powerful feeling

the general mood or character of a place

The room has a cozy feeling

a belief or idea that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling it will rain

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I am feeling happy today

to have a physical or emotional feeling

I can feel the wind

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

I feel that we are lost

expecting good things to happen

I have a hopeful feeling about this

the belief that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling he knows

a belief that something is true without proof

She trusts her intuition

a physical or emotional feeling

I have a strange feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Anger is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Joy is a happy feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

She is full of feeling

to have an opinion or attitude

I have a feeling that we should go

to keep something within a certain amount

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to keep something within a certain amount

You should limit your sugar intake

the greatest amount or furthest point allowed

There is a speed limit here

the highest amount or level allowed

There is a limit to how many people can enter

a piece of information sent to someone

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a piece of information sent to someone

I sent you a message

to send information to someone

I will message him later

a piece of information sent to someone

She left a message for you

a written message sent on a phone

He sent a message by phone

content

I received a short message

a written note sent to someone

Please leave a message

to spend time with other people

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to spend time with other people

He likes to socialize with his friends

meeting and talking with other people

I like to socialize with my friends on weekends

to a moderate degree

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to a moderate degree

This task is pretty hard

pleasant to look at

She is a pretty girl

very pleasing to look at

She is wearing a pretty dress

a word or phrase used in a particular context

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a word or phrase used in a particular context

This is a technical term

a rule or part of an agreement

The terms of the contract are fair

a fixed length of time for a job or office

His term in office ends soon

an expression of surprise or pleasure

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an expression of surprise or pleasure

Ooh, look at that cake!

the upper front part of a woman's body

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the upper front part of a woman's body

She has a large rack

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

It is time to hit the rack

a frame or shelf for holding things

Put the shoes on the rack

to cause mental or physical stress

I rack my brain to remember

the ability to do something well

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the ability to do something well

Reading is an important skill

to move to or reach a place

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to move to or reach a place

She came to my house yesterday

to occur or take place

The changes came slowly

to come to a place again

They came back to the city

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.

existing as a fact

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existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

causing admiration or wonder

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causing admiration or wonder

The view is amazing

causing great surprise or wonder

It was an amazing sight

very good or surprising in a good way

You did an amazing job

to go somewhere together with someone

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to go somewhere together with someone

I will go with you to the store

to pick or select something

I will go with the red car

to look good or be suitable together

This tie goes with your suit

to be or become involved with someone or something

I want to go with someone who is kind

in a way that shows no loss of energy or effort

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in a way that shows no loss of energy or effort

She worked tirelessly for the cause

a Southeast Asian dish of skewered, grilled meat served with sauce

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a Southeast Asian dish of skewered, grilled meat served with sauce

We ordered satay with peanut sauce

a person who studies science

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a person who studies science

The scientist analyzed the data carefully

a person who studies science

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a person who studies science

He is a famous scientist

more than is needed

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more than is needed

Don't complicate things unnecessarily

to show or explain something clearly

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to show or explain something clearly

He pointed out the best way to solve the problem

to draw attention to something

He pointed out the mistake

to show or explain something clearly

She pointed out the mistake in the report

informal word for a group of people

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informal word for a group of people

Listen guys

people | an informal word for a group of people

Hi guys

an informal word for a man

He is a nice guy

an informal word for men

Those guys are tall

to let something stay in place

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to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

at any time; whenever

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at any time; whenever

You can call me anytime

at any time; whenever

You can call me anytime

at any time

You can call me anytime

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

used to show you are surprised or frightened

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used to show you are surprised or frightened

Yikes, that is a big spider

to keep someone safe from harm

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to keep someone safe from harm

The army defended the city

to give reasons to show something is right

She defended her decision

to speak or act in favor of someone or something

He defended his friend

to leave a person, place, or unpleasant situation

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to leave a person, place, or unpleasant situation

I need to get away from the city

to stop discussing or focusing on a particular topic

Let us get away from that topic

to move something from one place to another

Get the dog away from the table

to move away from someone or something

He wants to get away from the city

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

extremely unpleasant

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extremely unpleasant

The movie was awful

very or extremely

He has an awful lot of money

extremely

It was an awful long time

very bad or unpleasant

The weather was awful yesterday

a sign or sound that gives information

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a sign or sound that gives information

The red light is a signal to stop

to send a message or sign to someone

She signaled me to come here

a message or sign sent to someone

He sent a signal for help

a message sent by radio or electricity

I cannot get a signal here

a sharp pain in the side of the body

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a sharp pain in the side of the body

I have a stitch in my side

a piece of thread used to close a cut in the skin

The doctor put in five stitches

to use a needle and thread to join cloth

She needs to stitch the torn pocket

a small thread used to close a wound

The wound needs a stitch

a thick liquid served with food

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a thick liquid served with food

I like tomato sauce

an informal term for alcohol

He hits the sauce every night

a thick liquid added to food for flavor

Add some sauce to the meat

a thick liquid served with food

Pour the sauce over the salad

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

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to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

Do not tease your younger brother

to make fun of someone in a playful way

Stop teasing me

to laugh at or make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

I was just teasing you

not having something

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not having something

I cannot see without my glasses

not including something or someone

You cannot go without a ticket

on or to the outside of something

He stood without the door

a large, grand house where a king or queen lives

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a large, grand house where a king or queen lives

The palace is very beautiful

to have clothing on the body

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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

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

used to start a sentence or get attention

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used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

feeling or showing envy of someone else's advantages, possessions, etc.

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feeling or showing envy of someone else's advantages, possessions, etc.

He is jealous of her new car

to begin something

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to begin something

They decided to initiate the plan

a person who is new to a particular activity or group

He is an initiate of the group

to begin something

We will initiate the project today

not famous or praised

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not famous or praised

He is an unsung hero

to become a part of a group or activity

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to become a part of a group or activity

I want to join the club

to connect or fasten together

Please join these two pieces of rope

to go to be with someone

Join us for lunch

to bring people together in marriage

The priest joined them in marriage

the tube that carries sperm from the testicle

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the tube that carries sperm from the testicle

The vas deferens transports sperm

a tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra

The vas deferens carries sperm from the epididymis

one of the two male sex organs

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one of the two male sex organs

The testicle produces sperm

to decide that a planned event will not happen

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to decide that a planned event will not happen

The concert was canceled due to rain

to decide that something will not happen

The meeting was canceled

a basic idea or belief

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a basic idea or belief

The argument is based on a false premise

a building and the land it is on

Smoking is not allowed on the premises

a statement that forms the basis of an argument or theory

The argument is based on a false premise

chemicals that affect the brain and nervous system

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chemicals that affect the brain and nervous system

Neurochemicals play a role in our mood

to do something special to mark an important event

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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 speak words

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to speak words

He said no

already referred to earlier

The said document is missing

to express something in words

He said that he was busy

to speak words

She said she was tired

to say words to someone

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to say words to someone

I can speak English

at this very moment

I am speaking right now

to communicate using words in a particular language

Do you speak Spanish

to say words to someone

Please speak slowly

to say words to someone

He speaks to the crowd

to make a feeling or idea known

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to make a feeling or idea known

He is expressing his happiness

to show or say what you think or feel

She is expressing her feelings

to make thoughts or feelings known

She is expressing her joy with a smile

to show or say what you think or feel

They are expressing their thoughts clearly

a game played on a table with balls and cues

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a game played on a table with balls and cues

Let's play a game of pool

a small area of still water

The hotel has a big pool

a supply or collection of something

We have a pool of talented candidates

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

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to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

a game where numbers are called out

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a game where numbers are called out

We play bingo every Friday

to get into a particular state or condition

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to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to go to someone for help or support

You can come to me for help

to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to enter your thoughts

The idea came to me suddenly

to arrive at a point or situation

We have come to a difficult decision

to arrive at a particular situation

The situation has come to an end

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

to become conscious again after being unconscious

She finally came to after the accident

to lead to a particular result

The total bill came to fifty dollars

to go to a place to see someone

Please come to my house this evening

to make something happen

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to make something happen

Smoking can lead to cancer

to be a route or road that goes to a specific destination

This path leads to the beach

to cause something to happen

Hard work will lead to success

to provide a way to a place

This door leads to the garden

to make something unpleasant less severe

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to make something unpleasant less severe

He tried to cushion the blow

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

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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

to annoy, provoke, or treat someone in a playful or unkind way

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to annoy, provoke, or treat someone in a playful or unkind way

Do not mess with my little brother

to deliberately cause problems for someone

Don't mess with me

to cause someone to feel uncertain or confused

Do not mess with his head

to play a joke on someone

Do not mess with your brother

the activity of buying and selling goods

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the activity of buying and selling goods

International commerce is growing

very nice or enjoyable

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very nice or enjoyable

It was a delightful evening

used to express agreement or acceptance

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used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

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