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The Big Bang Theory — Season 9 Episode 5

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

very soon or immediately

In scene

very soon or immediately

I will be right up

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

In scene

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

It is a bit expensive, you know

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

in any case

In scene

in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

a person who teaches a skill

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a person who teaches a skill

She is a yoga instructor

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 tell someone about possible danger

In scene

to tell someone about possible danger

I warned him about the rain

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

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

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

a period of 24 hours

In scene

a period of 24 hours

I work every day

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We celebrate a special day

a period of time, especially in the past

In my grandfather's day, there were no computers

at some time in the future

I want to travel the world one day

not laughing or playing around

In scene

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

not allowed or not approved

In scene

not allowed or not approved

This behavior is unacceptable

not good enough to be accepted

His behavior was unacceptable

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

happening a short time ago

In scene

happening a short time ago

This is a recent photo

happening or done not long ago

This is a recent photo

a small amount of liquid that you drink

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a small amount of liquid that you drink

He took a sip of tea

to drink a small amount of liquid at a time

She likes to sip her coffee slowly

to arrive at a place

In scene

to arrive at a place

How do I get to the station

to start doing something

In scene

to start doing something

We will get to the main topic soon

to cause someone to feel annoyed, worried, or discouraged

His constant talking really gets to me

to have the chance to do something

You get to meet the director

the state of being well or ill

In scene

the state of being well or ill

Exercise is good for your health

the state of being free from illness or injury

Eating vegetables is good for your health

the condition of a person's body or mind

Her health is improving

to make someone or something die

In scene

to make someone or something die

The hunter killed the deer

to be very funny or popular with an audience

The comedian killed the audience

to want something very much

I am killing for a slice of pizza

to make something stop working or operating

The company killed the project

to stop or end something

We had to kill the project

to make something die

The frost will kill the plants

to make someone die

The soldiers killed the king

a person who kills someone

The police caught the killer

an action or step taken

In scene

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to go from one place to another

In scene

to go from one place to another

Please move your car

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

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 act of thinking carefully

In scene

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

to make yourself or something ready

In scene

to make yourself or something ready

I need to prepare for the exam

a piece of information sent to someone

Please send me a message

happening at the start

I prepared the list

to make something ready for use

I prepare my bag for school

to a small degree

In scene

to a small degree

I am slightly tired

to be brave enough to do something

In scene

to be brave enough to do something

He didn't dare to jump

willing to take risks or try new things

She dared to sing on the stage

a risky or bold act done to show courage

I accepted the dare

a person who has exciting adventures, especially in stories

In scene

a person who has exciting adventures, especially in stories

He felt like a true swashbuckler while sailing the seas

a character in stories who is brave and fights with a sword

In scene

a character in stories who is brave and fights with a sword

The swashbuckler defended the kingdom with his sharp sword

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

something that can be used to help you

In scene

something that can be used to help you

The library is a great resource

a blade used for fighting

In scene

a blade used for fighting

He fought with a sharp sword

moving or working a lot

In scene

moving or working a lot

He is an active child

currently being used or working

The account is still active

a person who is part of a group or organization

She is an active member of the club

to have clothing on the body

In scene

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

to make someone interested or want to go towards something

In scene

to make someone interested or want to go towards something

The flowers attract bees

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

In scene

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

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

to beat someone very easily in a game or competition

In scene

to beat someone very easily in a game or competition

We destroyed the other team in the game

to break something so it cannot be used again

The storm destroyed the old house

to end the life of a living thing

They had to destroy the sick dog

to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

The storm destroyed the village

a quiet place or event for rest or thinking

In scene

a quiet place or event for rest or thinking

She went on a weekend retreat

to move away from the enemy in battle

In scene

to move away from the enemy in battle

The army had to retreat

a quiet place for rest or thinking

They went to a mountain retreat for the weekend

to move back or away from a situation

The army decided to retreat

the sensation you experience when eating or drinking

In scene

the sensation you experience when eating or drinking

This cake has a sweet taste

a short experience of something

She wanted a taste of success

a personal liking for something

We have the same taste in music

to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

Please taste the soup

having power or control over others

In scene

having power or control over others

She plays a dominant role in the project

an expression of surprise or amazement

In scene

an expression of surprise or amazement

Whoa, look at that!

a particular meaning or interpretation

In scene

a particular meaning or interpretation

This word has another sense

to become aware of something

I sense that something is wrong

a particular feeling or awareness

I have a sense of relief

the quality of being clear or reasonable

What you said makes sense

to put your hand or finger on something

In scene

to put your hand or finger on something

He is touching the wall

having an effect on someone's emotions

That was a touching moment

to get or receive something

In scene

to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

the activity of fighting with swords

In scene

the activity of fighting with swords

They practiced sword fighting in the garden

to arrange things to work together

In scene

to arrange things to work together

We need to coordinate our efforts

to arrange and manage activities or people

I need to coordinate the project team

a set of numbers that show a location

Enter the coordinates of the city

in a direct line or manner

In scene

in a direct line or manner

He walked directly to the door

to have an effect on someone or something

The war directly affected the economy

in a short time from now

I will see you directly

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

an outdoor area at a school for children to play

In scene

an outdoor area at a school for children to play

The children are playing in the schoolyard

the act of saying no or not accepting

In scene

the act of saying no or not accepting

She received a rejection letter

a way of challenging someone to a fight

In scene

a way of challenging someone to a fight

Glove slapping was once a way to challenge someone to a duel

to start to feel less ill or upset

In scene

to start to feel less ill or upset

I hope you feel better soon

one of the curved bones in the chest

In scene

one of the curved bones in the chest

He broke a rib while skiing

a cut of meat from the chest of an animal

They grilled the ribs for dinner

a textured pattern in knitting

This sweater has a rib pattern

to joke with someone in a playful way

They liked to rib him

a flat surface for preparing food or serving customers

In scene

a flat surface for preparing food or serving customers

Put the keys on the counter

a machine that counts or displays numbers

The electric counter shows how much energy we use

to say something to show you disagree with an argument

She decided to counter his claim

someone who counts things

He is a fast counter

a short series of numbers or actions

In scene

a short series of numbers or actions

Count one two three

a sequence of three numbers used as a password or identifier

The secret code is one two three

to be confronted by something difficult

In scene

to be confronted by something difficult

We are up against a big problem

in contact with; pressed on

The ladder is up against the wall

to shut and open your eyes quickly

In scene

to shut and open your eyes quickly

He blinked his eyes

to close and open your eyes quickly

Don't blink

at a short distance away

In scene

at a short distance away

My house is close to the park

paying a lot of attention to details

Please pay close attention to the details

not open

Please close the door

to surround and catch someone

The police close on the suspect

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

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 ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

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

In scene

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

at high speed

In scene

at high speed

He runs very fast

to not eat food for a period of time

He decided to fast for a day

showing a time later than the correct time

My watch is five minutes fast

in a strong, fixed way

The baby is fast asleep

a difficulty or point of disagreement

In scene

a difficulty or point of disagreement

That is the rub

to press and move something against a surface

He rubbed his hands together to stay warm

to move something back and forth against a surface with pressure

He rubbed his tired eyes

a medicated substance applied to the skin to relieve pain or congestion

She applied a rub to her sore back

a mixture of spices and herbs used to flavor meat before cooking

Use a dry rub for the steak

red and painful from rubbing or irritation

This shoe caused a bad rub

to treat someone in a way that pleases them

He rubbed the team the right way

to treat someone in an unfair way

He rubbed the clients the wrong way

to press and move something against a surface

Please rub my sore shoulders

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

very pleasant to taste

In scene

very pleasant to taste

This cake is delicious

very enjoyable or satisfying

This cake is delicious

a book with stories told through drawings and speech bubbles

In scene

a book with stories told through drawings and speech bubbles

He reads a comic book every day

a thin book with stories told in pictures

I like reading comic books

a magazine that tells a story with pictures

I am reading a new comic book

to try to get or do something

In scene

to try to get or do something

She wants to pursue her dreams

to follow or try to get something

The police pursued the suspect

to try to achieve or get something

She wants to pursue a career in art

a shoe that covers the foot and ankle or leg

In scene

a shoe that covers the foot and ankle or leg

I wear boots in winter

to be in the right place

In scene

to be in the right place

This book belongs on the shelf

to think something is true without proof

In scene

to think something is true without proof

I assume you are tired

to begin to have a role or responsibility

He assumed the role of manager

a game played with a ball by two teams

In scene

a game played with a ball by two teams

I like playing football

the ball used in the sport of football

He kicked the football

a portable case containing nuclear launch codes

The president carries the nuclear football

to make or become different

In scene

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

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

very careful and detailed

In scene

very careful and detailed

They conducted a rigorous analysis of the data

a message of respect or friendly feelings sent to someone

In scene

a message of respect or friendly feelings sent to someone

Please give my regards to your family

a particular point or detail

He is helpful in this regard

care or thought about something

He has no regard for others

to be about or connected to something

This rule regards our safety

words that are spoken very well

In scene

words that are spoken very well

Well said, I agree with you

not smart or not able to think well

In scene

not smart or not able to think well

That was a dumb question

to make something easier to understand

They had to dumb down the manual

not able to talk

The man was born dumb

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

In scene

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

By the way, what is your name?

used to introduce a new or extra comment

By the way I like your shoes

used to introduce a new or extra topic

By the way have you finished the report

used to introduce a new or related topic

By the way did you call Mom

feeling fear

In scene

feeling fear

She is afraid of spiders

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid I cannot help you

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid that we are late

to become joined in marriage

In scene

to become joined in marriage

They decided to marry last year

having a husband or wife

They want to marry soon

to be very committed to something

He married his life to music

to have a romantic relationship with someone

In scene

to have a romantic relationship with someone

He is going out with Sarah

an organization of people with a shared interest

In scene

an organization of people with a shared interest

I joined the chess club

the part of a piece of clothing that goes around the neck

The shirt has a white collar

a sandwich made with three slices of bread and meat, cheese, and vegetables

I ordered a club sandwich for lunch

a long stick used to hit a ball in golf

He bought a new golf club

feeling a loss of hope

In scene

feeling a loss of hope

He felt desperate after the accident

feeling that you have no other choice

In scene

feeling that you have no other choice

They were desperate for help

to make something right

In scene

to make something right

Please correct my mistakes

right or true

Your answer is correct

not straight

In scene

not straight

The metal pipe is bent

having a strong desire to do something

He was bent on winning

not honest or fair

He is a bent politician

a natural talent or strong interest in something

She has a bent for music

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