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The Big Bang Theory — Season 8 Episode 18

Words & meanings

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a place to sit

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a place to sit

Please take your seat

to be given to someone as a right or reward

She won a seat in parliament

to have space for a number of people

The room seats ten people

to show someone where to sit

The host seated us

related to cooking or kitchens

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related to cooking or kitchens

She has great culinary skills

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

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to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

a thought or belief

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a thought or belief

He has a strange notion about it

informal word for dollar

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informal word for dollar

It costs ten bucks

informal word for US dollars

That jacket costs fifty bucks

knowing about something

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knowing about something

I am aware of the problem

to act in a way that is accepted as right

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to act in a way that is accepted as right

You must behave while you are at school

to do things in a certain way

He behaved strangely

to do something or to behave in a certain way

Please behave yourself

in place of something else

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in place of something else

I chose tea rather than coffee

in place of something else

I drink tea rather than coffee

instead of (in place of something else)

I chose water rather than soda

a sudden event causing great damage or trouble

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a sudden event causing great damage or trouble

The earthquake was a disaster

extremely bad or unsuccessful

The event was a total disaster

in the direction of someone or something

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in the direction of someone or something

She walked towards the door

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

the state of being male or female

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the state of being male or female

Gender equality is important

the male or female division of a species

What is the gender of the bird

the classification of people as male, female, or other

Everyone deserves respect regardless of gender

a very small quantity of something

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a very small quantity of something

He does not have an ounce of energy

a unit of weight equal to 1/16 of a pound

He bought ten ounces of cheese

a unit for measuring weight, equal to about 28 grams

The recipe calls for one ounce of butter

a box-shaped part of a piece of furniture that slides in and out to hold things

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a box-shaped part of a piece of furniture that slides in and out to hold things

Put your socks in the drawer

a person who draws pictures

He is a talented drawer

an informal term for underpants

He put on a clean pair of drawers

a box-shaped piece of furniture that slides in and out of a desk or chest

Put the keys in the drawer

to move something from one place to another

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to move something from one place to another

Put your toys away

to not be in a place

He is away for the weekend

to the full extent or without holding back

He was working away

at a distance from here

The city is far away

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

to ask someone to come or join

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to ask someone to come or join

I will invite him to join us

a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or do something

I received an invite to the wedding

to make people want to come in or join

I will invite my friends to the party

a condition caused by harmful substances

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a condition caused by harmful substances

He suffered from food poisoning

to give a poisonous substance to someone

Poisoning the water is a crime

a substance that can cause illness or death

This plant contains a strong poison

illness caused by taking in a toxic substance

Food poisoning is very painful

to take something away or off

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to take something away or off

Please remove the box

in the middle between two extremes

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in the middle between two extremes

I want a medium coffee

a way of doing something

Television is a powerful medium of communication

a person who claims to communicate with the spirits of the dead

The medium claimed to speak to ghosts

a person with exceptional intelligence or talent

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a person with exceptional intelligence or talent

Albert Einstein was a true genius

great mental ability or talent

Her musical genius is obvious

a popular science fiction television and film series

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a popular science fiction television and film series

I love watching Star Trek

a science fiction television and film series

I like watching Star Trek

a popular science fiction television and film franchise

I watch Star Trek

to learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

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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

a member of the ancient Hebrew people

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a member of the ancient Hebrew people

The Israelite followed the ancient laws

a statement that you will definitely do something

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a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

a sweet-smelling liquid you put on your body

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a sweet-smelling liquid you put on your body

She is wearing a nice perfume

to stop yourself from doing something

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to stop yourself from doing something

She tried to hold back her tears

to make something happen more slowly or later than it should

Lack of money held back the project

to stop someone from doing something

The police held back the crowd

to keep something from being shown or given

Don't hold back the truth

to make something weaker or less effective

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to make something weaker or less effective

The fever will weaken his body

to become less powerful or effective

The storm began to weaken

to make something less powerful or effective

The bad weather will weaken the bridge

a thick red sauce made from tomatoes

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a thick red sauce made from tomatoes

I like ketchup on my fries

to stop doing something for a while

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to stop doing something for a while

You have worked all day so give it a rest

a formal dance for high school students

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a formal dance for high school students

Are you going to the prom

a group of people living together

In scene

a group of people living together

We live in a multicultural society

a group of people with shared interests

He is a member of a historical society

a group of people with a shared interest or goal

She is a member of a historical society

to share the same view as someone

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to share the same view as someone

We agree on this point

to say that you accept or agree with something

I agree with you

to say yes or have the same opinion

I agree with your plan

to make something new or bring into existence

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to make something new or bring into existence

She created a new file

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

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feeling pleasure or satisfaction

I am glad to see you

feeling pleased or satisfied

I am glad to see you

to make an effort to do something

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to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

to say something to someone

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to say something to someone

Tell me your name

to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

to suggest or create an idea, plan, or answer

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to suggest or create an idea, plan, or answer

She came up with a great idea

to find or supply something, especially money

Can you come up with the money

to think of or create an idea

She came up with a great plan

an informal word for a man

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an informal word for a man

He is a nice guy

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

informal word for a group of people

Listen guys

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 an idea or remember something

I can think of a better name

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

to have an idea or opinion about something

What do you think of this book

to break into pieces with force

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to break into pieces with force

The old engine blew up

to perform very poorly or fail at something

I blew my big chance at the audition

to push air with force

He blew out the candles

to cause a strong feeling of shock or amazement

The news completely blew my mind

for what reason

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for what reason

How come you are late

for what reason

How come you are late?

to not include someone or something in a group or activity

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to not include someone or something in a group or activity

They excluded him from the game

to speak with someone

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to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

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

to be required or expected to do something

In scene

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

to carry something to the place where you live

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to carry something to the place where you live

Please take it home

put different things together

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put different things together

This is a mixed team

a combination of different ingredients

I ate a mixed salad for lunch

to put different things together

The soup has a mixed flavor

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

not less than; at the very least

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not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

connected with the preparation of text for publication

In scene

connected with the preparation of text for publication

The editorial team reviewed the draft

material written for a newspaper or magazine

The newspaper published a long editorial

material written for a newspaper or magazine

They have strict editorial standards

content

She wrote a new editorial piece

the subject of a conversation or piece of writing

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the subject of a conversation or piece of writing

What is the topic of the lesson

to a greater degree

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to a greater degree

I did not think it would hurt that much

a thick oily substance used to reduce friction

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a thick oily substance used to reduce friction

Apply grease to the metal chain

to give money or gifts to someone to get a favor

He greased the official to get a favor

to put oil or fat on a surface

Grease the pan before baking

a famous musical film about high school love

They watched the movie Grease together

to start to feel less ill or upset

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to start to feel less ill or upset

I hope you feel better soon

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

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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

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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

solid waste from the body

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solid waste from the body

The doctor examined the feces

to make an illness or problem go away

In scene

to make an illness or problem go away

The medicine cured her

to make a sick person healthy

The doctor cured the patient

to preserve food with salt or smoke

They cure the meat with salt

something that makes you healthy

They found a cure for the flu

making a short high sound

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making a short high sound

The door is squeaky

practical knowledge or ability

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practical knowledge or ability

He has the know-how to fix the car

used to say something is possible but not certain

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used to say something is possible but not certain

Maybe it will rain

a way of thinking about or approaching a topic

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a way of thinking about or approaching a topic

What is your position on this issue

a paid role of employment

She is looking for a new position

the place where someone or something is

Please position the camera carefully

a set of circumstances someone is in

They are in a difficult position

the upper front part of a person's body

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the upper front part of a person's body

She held the child to her bosom

very close and intimate

They are bosom friends

to keep someone happy or interested

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to keep someone happy or interested

The clown entertained the children

to think about or give attention to an idea

He did not entertain the idea of leaving

to make something right

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to make something right

Please correct my mistakes

right or true

Your answer is correct

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

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to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think about it

to consider something carefully

I need to think about your offer

to think about something carefully

I need to think about your offer

a school for students aged 14 to 18

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a school for students aged 14 to 18

She is a high school student

acting in a childish or silly way

Stop acting so high school about this

a place where students study before college

I go to high school

relating to the level of education for teenagers

She is a high-school student

a character with superhuman powers

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a character with superhuman powers

Spider-Man is a famous superhero

public recognition for an achievement

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public recognition for an achievement

She deserves credit for her hard work

to put money into an account

The bank will credit your account tomorrow

the ability to borrow money and pay it back later

I bought the laptop on credit

a unit that counts toward a degree

This course is worth three credits

used to explain something

In scene

used to explain something

You see I forgot to call you

to become aware of something with your eyes

Can you see that bird

making someone want to know or learn more

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making someone want to know or learn more

The book is very interesting

a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something

This book is very interesting

causing curiosity or attention

This is an interesting story

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

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used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

to cause someone or something to come back

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to cause someone or something to come back

Can you bring back my book?

to cause someone to remember something

That music brings back memories

to cause something to exist or be used again

They will bring back the rule

to take something back to a place

Please bring back my book

to say that you accept or agree with something

In scene

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

the smallest unit of a chemical substance

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the smallest unit of a chemical substance

Water is made of molecules

a TV or radio program with guests and conversation

In scene

a TV or radio program with guests and conversation

She was a guest on a popular talk show

a show where people discuss topics on television

I watched a talk show last night

a TV program where people discuss topics or interview guests

I watched a famous talk show last night

a flying vehicle with rotating blades

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a flying vehicle with rotating blades

The helicopter landed on the roof

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

needed or essential

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needed or essential

Sleep is necessary for health

something that must be done or is required

It is necessary to drink water every day

having a high ability to learn and understand

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having a high ability to learn and understand

Dogs are intelligent animals

having or showing quick intelligence

He is very intelligent

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