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The Big Bang Theory — Season 8 Episode 14

Words & meanings

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to stop being seen or found

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to stop being seen or found

The sun disappeared behind the clouds

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

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a character in a play or film

He played a small part

to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

a version of a research paper before it is peer-reviewed

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a version of a research paper before it is peer-reviewed

I uploaded my study as a preprint to the database

a thought or plan in your mind

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a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a substance that flows easily

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a substance that flows easily

The engine needs more fluid

smooth and continuous

Her movement was fluid

to see or pay attention to something

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to see or pay attention to something

I noticed a new sign

a written or printed statement giving information or warning

There is a notice on the wall

the act of paying attention to something

His new car caught my notice

a sweet substance used in food and drinks

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a sweet substance used in food and drinks

I buy sugar

a sweet material used to make food taste sweet

I put some sugar in my tea

to make something sweet with sugar

I sugar my coffee

to cause something to go somewhere

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to cause something to go somewhere

I will send him to school

to send information to someone

I will send an email to him

moving ahead in a direction

Please send the letter to my house

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I send to do this

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

to have a particular meaning or message

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to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

not nice; cruel

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not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

a small piece of paper with glue on the back

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a small piece of paper with glue on the back

I put a sticker on my laptop

a small piece of paper with glue on one side

I put a sticker on my notebook

to put a sticker on something

The child put a sticker on the paper

a short statement of the main points

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a short statement of the main points

Please write a short summary of the book

not belonging to the human species

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not belonging to the human species

Robots are non human beings

to be able to deal with or use something

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to be able to deal with or use something

I can work with this budget

to do something together with someone

I work with my sister

to deal with something successfully

I can work with that schedule

to do something with an object or person

I work with computers every day

a person with great knowledge or skill

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a person with great knowledge or skill

She is an expert in this field

to form letters or words on a surface

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to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

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

however; used to introduce a contrast

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however; used to introduce a contrast

I would go except I am tired

exclude

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exclude

Everyone came except him

not including

Everyone except Tom came

used to introduce a contrast

Everyone came, except you

to understand or realize

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to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

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

the quality of being funny or making people laugh

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the quality of being funny or making people laugh

He has a great sense of humor

to do what someone wants to keep them happy

Just humor him for a moment

the way someone is feeling at a particular time

She was in a good humor today

a skill or good quality that someone has

She possesses the humor of kindness

to have knowledge or information about something

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to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

a suggested explanation for something

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a suggested explanation for something

The scientist tested her hypothesis

an idea that tries to explain something

Scientists tested the hypothesis

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

to make someone very tired

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to make someone very tired

Working all day exhausts me

waste gas from an engine

The exhaust from the car is black

to use all of something until there is none left

They exhausted their savings

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

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

He asked for leave to visit his family

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

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

causing excitement

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causing excitement

The game was very exciting

used to say something positive despite a problem

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used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

something that matters a lot

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something that matters a lot

This is a big deal

something that does not matter much

It is no big deal

something that is very important or serious

It is not a big deal

to make something work again

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to make something work again

He can repair the car

a set of ideas meant to explain something

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a set of ideas meant to explain something

The theory of relativity is complex

an idea or explanation for something

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an idea or explanation for something

I have a theory about why she left

ideas that explain how something works

This theory explains how the engine works

a response to a question

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a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

sure to happen or succeed

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sure to happen or succeed

This is a surefire way to lose weight

a small job that needs to be done

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a small job that needs to be done

I have many chores to do

to get money or reward for work

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to get money or reward for work

He earns a good salary

to get money by working

I need to earn money

to get money for work done

She earns a salary

to get money for work done

He earns payment for his work

a basic idea or belief

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a basic idea or belief

The argument is based on a false premise

a statement that forms the basis of an argument or theory

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a statement that forms the basis of an argument or theory

The argument is based on a false premise

a building and the land it is on

Smoking is not allowed on the premises

a small toy oven for children to bake with

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a small toy oven for children to bake with

She baked a tiny cake in her easy bake oven

a feeling of happiness or satisfaction

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a feeling of happiness or satisfaction

Reading books gives me great pleasure

to stop yourself from doing something

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to stop yourself from doing something

I cannot help but cry when I watch this movie

hard to deal with or understand

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hard to deal with or understand

This is a tricky question

an event that happens without warning

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an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

a hard pointed part on an animal's head

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a hard pointed part on an animal's head

The goat has a long horn

a musical instrument made of metal that you blow into

She plays the horn in the school band

a device that makes a loud warning sound

He pressed the car horn

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

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

very interesting or exciting

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very interesting or exciting

The book has an intriguing plot

very interesting or fascinating

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very interesting or fascinating

The mystery novel has an intriguing plot

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

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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

the good part of a situation

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the good part of a situation

The upside is the pay

the upper part of something

The upside of the box is open

drops of salty liquid that come from the eyes when you cry

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drops of salty liquid that come from the eyes when you cry

Tears rolled down her cheeks

to pull something apart or into pieces

He tears the paper easily

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

He is a famous scientist

to say you are unhappy about something

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to say you are unhappy about something

I want to complain about the service

the way something is organized or placed

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the way something is organized or placed

We liked the new room setting

the place where something is located

The hotel has a beautiful setting

a choice on a machine or device

Change the language setting

a traditional skirt-like piece of clothing from Scotland

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a traditional skirt-like piece of clothing from Scotland

He wore a kilt to the wedding

to think of as being something

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to think of as being something

I consider him a friend

to think about a particular fact when making a decision

You should consider the cost before buying it

to think about something carefully

I will consider your offer

a place where goods are sold

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a place where goods are sold

I am going to the store

coming or waiting to happen

There is a surprise in store for you

to put something in a place for later use

Store the grain in the barn

a place where goods are sold

I went to the store

a way of speaking typical of a region or group

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a way of speaking typical of a region or group

He has a strong British accent

to make something more noticeable or prominent

The blue tie accents his eyes

the way a person pronounces words

She speaks with a French accent

true or accurate

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true or accurate

You are right

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

one only, each separate

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one only, each separate

I need a single sheet of paper

a piece of paper money

He paid with a single

a short music recording released to promote an album

They released a new single yesterday

only one, no more than one

I have a single dollar left

a hit in baseball that lets the batter reach second base

The player hit a single

not married or in a romantic relationship

He is currently single

a large area of flat grassy land with few trees

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a large area of flat grassy land with few trees

The bison live on the prairie

to give your attention to something

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to give your attention to something

Please focus on your work

to direct your attention or effort toward a specific thing or activity

Focus on your studies

to give attention to something

Focus on the road while driving

to give your attention to something

You should focus on the important details

having a positive or desirable quality

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having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

coming immediately before the present

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coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

the joint connecting the arm to the body

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the joint connecting the arm to the body

My shoulder hurts

a duty or burden you must carry

He bears a heavy shoulder for the team

the part of a road next to the main driving lane

He pulled the car onto the shoulder

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

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a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

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

Please sign the contract here

to press a button on a device

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to press a button on a device

Click the mouse to open the file

a unit of distance equal to one kilometer

We traveled five clicks today

to suddenly understand something

The solution finally clicked for me

to make a short, sharp sound

I heard a click at the door

to move something toward yourself

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to move something toward yourself

He pulled the door open

a strong feeling that makes you want to go to or be with someone or something

I felt a strong pull towards him

to carry out an action

He tried to pull a trick on me

to take something back or remove it

He decided to pull his request

to have something

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to have something

I have got a new car

to have something

I have got a red car

items you wear to cover your body

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items you wear to cover your body

She bought new clothing

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

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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

the hard material from trees

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the hard material from trees

This table is made of wood

land covered with trees

They walked in the wood

physical excitement in a woman

She felt a state of wood

to send a letter or message in return

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to send a letter or message in return

Please write back soon

not long ago

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not long ago

They are newly married

a tool that finds or notices something

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a tool that finds or notices something

The smoke detector is working

to create a picture in your mind

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to create a picture in your mind

Just imagine a world without war

to form a picture in your mind

Imagine a beautiful beach

to form a mental image of something

Imagine you are on a beach

a device that controls something from a distance

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a device that controls something from a distance

I lost the remote for the TV

to operate something from a far away place

You can remote your computer from home

at a great distance

He lives in a remote village

in a way that is not close or direct

He is remotely related to me

almost certainly; very likely

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almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

a small creature with eight legs that makes webs

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a small creature with eight legs that makes webs

The spider made a web

a small animal with eight legs that makes webs

There is a spider in the corner

the study of matter, energy, and motion

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the study of matter, energy, and motion

I love physics

the study of matter, energy, and motion

He is studying physics at university

the scientific study of matter, energy, and how they interact

Physics explains how the universe works

not good or harmful

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not good or harmful

He has a negative attitude

a value or charge that is below zero

This number is negative

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

relating to the measurable extent of something in a particular direction

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relating to the measurable extent of something in a particular direction

This is a three dimensional object

to make something visible or available for people to see

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to make something visible or available for people to see

He shows me his photos

a television or radio program

I like watching TV shows

a public performance or event

We went to see a magic show

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