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The Big Bang Theory — Season 8 Episode 22

Words & meanings

408 words

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to seem or have the appearance of something

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to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

the act of intentionally killing yourself

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the act of intentionally killing yourself

He attempted suicide

very easy to find or not special

This is a common mistake

a fast back-and-forth running drill in sports

We ran suicides during practice

to intentionally end one's own life

He committed suicide

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

In scene

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

made mainly from potatoes

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made mainly from potatoes

This snack is potato based

something that you do or go through

In scene

something that you do or go through

It was a great experience

to have a feeling or sensation

I experienced great joy

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

She has a lot of experience

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

physically appealing

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physically appealing

She looks sexy in that dress

attractive in a sexual way

He looks very sexy in that suit

arousing sexual desire

He has a sexy voice

of the highest quality or most favorable

In scene

of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

kind thoughts or wishes for someone

Please give her my best

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

not soft or liquid

In scene

not soft or liquid

Ice is solid

happening without stopping

We worked for three solid hours

a helpful act for someone

Can you do me a solid?

of a high or acceptable quality

He has a solid chance to win

an old man

In scene

an old man

The old man sat on the bench

an informal term for an older man

He is a very kind old man

an informal word for father

My old man is home

an informal word for a man

The old man is sitting

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

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

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

a person who travels into space

In scene

a person who travels into space

The cosmonaut floated in the spacecraft

not working correctly

In scene

not working correctly

The toaster is faulty

a substance used to enhance appearance

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a substance used to enhance appearance

She wears makeup every day

the way something is put together

The chemical makeup of the soil is complex

products used to decorate the face

I bought new makeup

a test taken to replace one that was missed

I took a makeup test today

to contact someone by telephone

In scene

to contact someone by telephone

Please call me tomorrow

a choice or responsibility to decide

It was a tough call

to say that someone or something is something

They call him the boss

to ask for something to happen

I will call a taxi

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

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

to turn around a central point

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to turn around a central point

The wheel rotates fast

to move in a circle around a central point

In scene

to move in a circle around a central point

The Earth rotates on its axis

to move from one place to another on a regular schedule

Workers rotate their tasks

to move in a circle around a central point

Please rotate the dial

to have enough money to buy or do something

In scene

to have enough money to buy or do something

I cannot afford a new car

to have enough money or time for something

I cannot afford a new car

to give or supply something

The tree affords us shade

an exclamation of happiness or excitement

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an exclamation of happiness or excitement

Yay! We won the game!

a word used to show excitement or happiness

Yay we won the game

having great ability or talent

In scene

having great ability or talent

He is a skillful painter

to form an idea about something without being sure

In scene

to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

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

the round part of the body used for seeing

In scene

the round part of the body used for seeing

The eyeball is very sensitive

to look at something to guess its size or amount

He tried to eyeball the amount of flour needed

to look at something closely

He eyeballed the target

to look at something very carefully

They decided to eyeball the suspect

a word used to say hi

In scene

a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

to put electrical energy into a device

In scene

to put electrical energy into a device

I need to charge my phone

a formal claim that someone has done something illegal

The police charged him with robbery

to demand an amount of money for goods or services

The hotel charges for breakfast

to ask for money for a service

They charge a high price

a command to rush forward or attack

The general gave the order to charge

a person or thing that someone is responsible for

The children were in her charge

to move quickly and with force

The bull charged at the matador

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police will charge him with robbery

to move quickly and aggressively toward someone or something

The soldiers charge the enemy position

the position of having control or responsibility

She is in charge of the team

to have authority or responsibility over something

The manager charges the department

responsible for managing or controlling something

Who is in charge of this project

to treat someone with kindness or special care

In scene

to treat someone with kindness or special care

She likes to indulge her grandchildren

to let someone do or say something they want

She often indulges her child

to allow yourself to have or do something you like

I decided to indulge in a piece of chocolate

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

to put things into a container

In scene

to put things into a container

Pack the boxes

a number of people or things together

In scene

a number of people or things together

A pack of dogs

to have a weapon with you

He used to pack a gun

a small bag or box for holding things

I bought a pack of gum

to fill a place with a large number of people

The fans packed the stadium

to strike something with force

He packs a hard punch

to leave a place in a hurry

We should pack and leave soon

to put things into a bag or box for a trip

Have you packed your suitcase yet

to put things into a bag or box for travel or storage

I need to pack my bag

to put your belongings into a bag or suitcase for a trip

I need to pack my bag for the trip

used to show a difference between two statements

In scene

used to show a difference between two statements

It is raining; however, we will go out.

in whatever way

In scene

in whatever way

However you do it, it is fine

used to show contrast

It was raining; however, we went out

all of something

In scene

all of something

She read the entire book

complete or full

The entire team arrived early

complete or total

I read the entire book

a feeling of being nervous or upset

In scene

a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

In scene

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

a written note sent to someone

In scene

a written note sent to someone

I wrote a letter

a certificate given for achievement in sports

He earned a letter for his performance on the team

a symbol in an alphabet

A is a letter

in every detail, without any changes

He followed the instructions to the letter

making someone want to know or learn more

In scene

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

the outer layer of a body

In scene

the outer layer of a body

She has soft skin

to punish someone very harshly

They will skin him for this

to take the outer layer off something

He skinned the rabbit

a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are given

In scene

a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are given

The commencement ceremony is tomorrow

the beginning of something

The commencement of the meeting was short

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

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

a formal talk given to an audience

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a formal talk given to an audience

The president gave an address

to think about and begin to solve a problem or question

We need to address the issue

to speak to or send something to someone

He addressed the crowd

the place where someone lives or works

What is your home address

in the area close to a place

In scene

in the area close to a place

Many trees are around the school

used to indicate an approximate amount

I will arrive around 5 PM

having knowledge of how to use or handle something

She knows her way around the office

to change the direction or result of something

We must turn the situation around

the way a person lives

In scene

the way a person lives

He has a healthy lifestyle

to start or come from a place or time

In scene

to start or come from a place or time

The tradition originated in Japan

to have a specified place as the point where something begins

The fire originated in the kitchen

a small amount of money given regularly

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a small amount of money given regularly

My father gives me a weekly allowance

money given regularly to a child

He spends his allowance on toys

one piece of a larger thing

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one piece of a larger thing

Each component is essential for the machine

a school holiday in the spring season

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a school holiday in the spring season

Students are happy about spring break

a vacation period for students in the spring

Students are excited for spring break

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

a team sport played with a stick and a small ball

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a team sport played with a stick and a small ball

He plays lacrosse at university

to think something is true without proof

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to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

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 have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

to make yourself famous or successful

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to make yourself famous or successful

He distinguished himself in the war

successful, admired, and of high social status

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successful, admired, and of high social status

He is a distinguished professor

having a very good or impressive appearance

He looked very distinguished in his suit

very well known and respected

He is a distinguished professor

well-known or recognized from before

In scene

well-known or recognized from before

Your face looks familiar

to become aware of or used to something

This melody sounds familiar to me

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

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to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

happening without warning, intended to surprise

In scene

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

to stop liking something after doing it for a long time

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to stop liking something after doing it for a long time

She tired of playing the game

to lose energy or patience for something

I tire of doing the same work

to lose energy or patience for something

Children tire of their old toys

to become bored or annoyed by something after a time

You will tire of this game soon

to become bored or weary of something

I tire of hearing the same excuses

an unspecified or unknown location

In scene

an unspecified or unknown location

I left my keys somewhere

place

I left my keys somewhere

an unknown or unspecified place

I left my keys somewhere

something you hear

In scene

something you hear

There is a lot of noise

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

on the condition that

In scene

on the condition that

You can go as long as you finish your homework

on the condition that

You can stay as long as you are quiet

used to state a requirement for something to happen

You can go as long as you finish your work

during the time that

Stay as long as you need

on the condition that

I will go as long as you come

the act of doing something regularly

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the act of doing something regularly

I am practicing the piano

playful or dishonest behavior

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playful or dishonest behavior

Stop these shenanigans

the ability to think clearly and make good decisions

In scene

the ability to think clearly and make good decisions

He uses logic to solve the problem

a digital audio workstation used for recording and editing music

I use Logic to record my songs

a large room or building for public gatherings

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a large room or building for public gatherings

The students are in the auditorium

a place where someone often goes or used to spend time

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a place where someone often goes or used to spend time

We visited our old stomping grounds in the city

directly under something

In scene

directly under something

The cat is underneath the table

the part that is below something

I looked underneath the car

words used to show you are grateful

In scene

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

the part of the day between afternoon and night

In scene

the part of the day between afternoon and night

The evening is cool

at a short distance away

I like the cool evening air

the part of the day between afternoon and night

I read a book in the evening

the part of the day between afternoon and night

The evening is a peaceful time

to apply pressure to something

In scene

to apply pressure to something

Press the button

news organizations and journalists

The press is here

to make a strong request or demand

They will press us for an answer

a period of seven days

In scene

a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

to no longer have something

In scene

to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not understand what someone is saying

You are losing me

to not know where you are

I always lose my keys

to be beaten in a game or competition

We did not want to lose the game

to stop living

She lost her father last year

to not win a game or contest

They will lose the match

to no longer have something

I do not want to lose this chance

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

to be unable to find something

Did you lose your wallet

to stop having something you had before

He lost his job yesterday

to stop having something

I lost my focus

to no longer have something

I often lose my keys

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

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to say words to express thoughts or communicate

She started talking at a young age

a spoken exchange of ideas or information

There has been too much talking lately

to say things with your voice

She is talking to her friend

to move something from one place to another

In scene

to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to accept or endure something

You should take it as a gift

to accept a situation as it is

You have to take it as it is

to accept a difficult situation

I cannot take it anymore

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

used to show something is surprising or extreme

In scene

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 promise to repair or replace a product

In scene

a promise to repair or replace a product

This phone has a one-year warranty

a time for playing or fun

In scene

a time for playing or fun

It is finally playtime for the children

a time for playing or having fun

The children love playtime

time spent playing

It is playtime for the children

time for playing or having fun

We have some playtime after school

at any time; in all your life

In scene

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at no time

I will not ever go back

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

a particular area or point

In scene

a particular area or point

This is a nice spot for a picnic

to see or notice someone or something

I spotted him in the crowd

to pay for someone's bill or cost

I will spot you for lunch today

a strong liking for something

She has a soft spot for cats

a live or recorded video or audio sent over the internet

In scene

a live or recorded video or audio sent over the internet

I am watching a live stream

a continuous moving supply of something

A stream of people entered the store

a small river

The stream is very clear

without help from others

In scene

without help from others

You can do it on your own

without any other people or without help from anyone else

You have to do this task on your own

a series of connected vehicles that run on tracks

In scene

a series of connected vehicles that run on tracks

The train is very crowded today

to help someone learn a skill

In scene

to help someone learn a skill

They train dogs to help people

to point a weapon at a target

He trained the rifle at the target

the long back part of a formal dress that trails on the ground

The bride wore a dress with a long train

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

Athletes train every day

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

They train dogs to help people

having a good result

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having a good result

She is a successful doctor

having the effect that was wanted

He is a successful student

achieving the result you wanted

He is a successful student

a machine that shoots objects through the air

In scene

a machine that shoots objects through the air

The soldier fired the cannon

a large heavy gun on wheels or a fixed base

The army fired the cannon

sometimes, not often

In scene

sometimes, not often

I visit my grandparents every now and then

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