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The Big Bang Theory — Season 9 Episode 20

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one of the four parts of a year

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one of the four parts of a year

Each season lasts three months

to add salt, herbs, or spices to food

Season the chicken with some salt

one part of a television or radio series

I am watching the second season

a fixed division of the year for an activity

Summer is my favorite season

in a way that is not known or explained

In scene

in a way that is not known or explained

I will finish it somehow

a liquid that you can drink

In scene

a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

In scene

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

to use time in a particular way

In scene

to use time in a particular way

I spend time with my family

to use time doing something

I like to spend time with my friends

to use time doing something

Do not spend too much time on this game

connected to the internet

In scene

connected to the internet

I am online now

connected and ready to operate

He is online right now

a large natural flow of water

In scene

a large natural flow of water

The river is very long

to flow like a river

Tears rivered down her face

a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel

There is a wide river near our village

a small simple house, usually in a rural area

In scene

a small simple house, usually in a rural area

They stayed in a small wooden cabin

the enclosed area where passengers sit in an aircraft

The flight attendant is in the cabin

a small simple house or hut

They stayed in a log cabin

to offer to do something without being paid

In scene

to offer to do something without being paid

I will volunteer to help

a person who does work without pay

He is a volunteer

a large amount or number

In scene

a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

to look at something carefully

In scene

to look at something carefully

Please check your answers

a written order to a bank to pay money

In scene

a written order to a bank to pay money

Can I have the check please

a piece of paper showing how much money you owe for a service or meal

Could we have the check please

a design of small squares, often on fabric

He wore a check shirt

in or to a place that is not inside a building

In scene

in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

not having any dirt or marks

In scene

not having any dirt or marks

Please put on a clean shirt

fully or totally

I clean forgot the date

following the rules and not using unfair methods

They played a clean game

not involved in illegal or dishonest activities

He has a clean record

easy to understand or interpret

This is a clean answer

to hit someone, especially in the face

He cleaned him in the face

not guilty of a crime

The jury found him clean

not having done anything illegal

His record is clean

free from dirt or marks

Please keep your room clean

completely free of dirt or marks

The glass is completely clean

the time that has already happened

In scene

the time that has already happened

We should learn from the past

a time that is after the exact hour

In scene

a time that is after the exact hour

It is ten past five

to someone so they can consider or approve it

Please pass this document to the manager

a type of baked pastry or savory dish

He bought a fresh past

moderately hot; at a pleasant moderate heat

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moderately hot; at a pleasant moderate heat

The weather is warm today

kind and caring

She is a warm person

to make something hot

I need to warm the milk

something that does not matter much

In scene

something that does not matter much

It is no big deal

something that matters a lot

This is a big deal

something that is very important or serious

It is not a big deal

to act like someone else to trick people

In scene

to act like someone else to trick people

He was arrested for impersonating a police officer

to act like someone else

He can impersonate famous singers perfectly

to copy someone's behavior or voice

He can impersonate the teacher

to act like someone else

He tried to impersonate a police officer

something you pay to use for a time

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something you pay to use for a time

The rental car is white

warm and pleasant

In scene

warm and pleasant

This room is very cozy

a soft covering for an object

She put a cozy on the teapot

a short story with a funny ending

In scene

a short story with a funny ending

He told a funny joke

to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a joke

to say or do things to cause laughter, or indicate a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I was only joking

a funny or clever trick

He played a joke on his friend

saying or doing things to cause laughter, or indicating that a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I told a joke to my friend

in every way or to the full degree

In scene

in every way or to the full degree

I completely forgot about the meeting

a name given to someone as a substitute for their real name

In scene

a name given to someone as a substitute for their real name

My nickname is Sam

to give someone a familiar name

They nicknamed him Slim

a familiar or funny name for someone

He has a funny nickname

a device that stores electricity to make something work

In scene

a device that stores electricity to make something work

I need a new battery for my remote

the crime of physically attacking someone

He was arrested for battery

a group of large guns operating together

The artillery battery moved into position

a large number of things or people of the same type

She faced a battery of questions

must or need to

In scene

must or need to

I gotta go now

to need to do something

I gotta go now

something that makes you feel anxious

In scene

something that makes you feel anxious

My main concern is the weather

a large business organization

It is a large manufacturing concern

to be about or relate to something

This problem concerns all of us

something that is your job or duty to deal with

That is none of your concern

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

to pay attention to sound

In scene

to pay attention to sound

I listen to music

to give attention to a sound or person speaking

I like to listen to music

to give attention to a sound or someone speaking

Please listen to my advice

to hear and focus on something

Listen to the teacher

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

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

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

In scene

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

Please forgive me

to stop feeling angry with someone for something they did

You should forgive him for his mistake

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

a large area of trees

In scene

a large area of trees

They live near the forest

a statement that you will definitely do something

In scene

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

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

I will work till five

a machine used to keep money in a shop

The cashier opened the till

up to the time when

Wait till tomorrow

up to the time when

Wait till she arrives

to go away from someone or something

In scene

to go away from someone or something

Leave it behind

to make something be in a particular state or condition

Leave the door open

to decide not to take something

I do not need a receipt so you can leave it

a small square used in board games

In scene

a small square used in board games

I need a letter tile

to cover a surface with flat pieces

They will tile the kitchen floor

a flat piece used for floors or walls

The bathroom has white tiles

a business where people keep and borrow money

In scene

a business where people keep and borrow money

I have a bank account

to keep or store something for later use

You should bank your savings for later

the land along the side of a river

We sat on the river bank

to lean or tilt to one side

The plane banked to the left

one single occasion

In scene

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

at some time in the past

I once lived here

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

right now without delay

Do it at once

the physical world and living things

In scene

the physical world and living things

We must protect nature

the basic qualities or personality of something

It is his nature to be kind

the physical world and all living things

I love spending time in nature

the plants, animals, and land of the earth

I love spending time in nature

the sexual organs of a person or animal

In scene

the sexual organs of a person or animal

The doctor examined the genital area

extremely good or impressive

In scene

extremely good or impressive

That car is so cool

not excited or angry

Keep cool during the test

having a relatively low temperature; not hot or warm

The weather is cool today

very close to something or someone

In scene

very close to something or someone

He sat next to me

very close to being true

It is next to impossible

coming after the current one

Who is next to go

close to something

The book is next to the lamp

to get a prize or victory

In scene

to get a prize or victory

She hopes to win the game

to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get someone's love or affection

He hoped to win her heart

a very big win

The election was a big win for the party

a victory or award in a competition

That was an easy win for them

the usual or normal choice

This is the win choice

to get a victory or prize

You must win in life

to look good on someone

That jacket wins on you

content

They fight to win

to get first place or defeat others

Our team will win today

to get a prize or victory

I want to win the game

a plant that causes an itchy rash on the skin

In scene

a plant that causes an itchy rash on the skin

Don't touch the poison oak

to force someone to leave a place

In scene

to force someone to leave a place

They kicked him out of the house

to make someone very tired

This heavy work kicked me

to hit something with your foot

He kicked the ball

to begin working or operating

I get a kick out of this

a soft, flat hat with a curved part at the front, associated with the sport of baseball

In scene

a soft, flat hat with a curved part at the front, associated with the sport of baseball

He wore a baseball cap to block the sun

a soft hat with a curved part at the front to shade the eyes

He wears a baseball cap

machines, devices, and systems used to solve problems or do work

In scene

machines, devices, and systems used to solve problems or do work

Technology makes our lives easier

the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

They invest in new technology

the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

Modern technology has changed our lives

likely to cause harm

In scene

likely to cause harm

This road is dangerous

likely to cause harm or injury

It is dangerous to play with fire

rules that say what is acceptable or allowed

In scene

rules that say what is acceptable or allowed

You should set clear boundaries

the part of the week when you do not work

In scene

the part of the week when you do not work

We are going on a trip for the weekend

Saturday and Sunday

I will go to the park this weekend

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

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

In scene

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

a small furry animal with a bushy tail that climbs trees

In scene

a small furry animal with a bushy tail that climbs trees

The squirrel is eating a nut

to store something secretly for later use

She squirrelled away some food for winter

a small animal with a bushy tail that lives in trees

I saw a squirrel in the garden

to a point that reaches a particular part

In scene

to a point that reaches a particular part

The water was down to my knees

resulting from or the responsibility of someone or something

The delay was down to the bad weather

having only a specific, usually small, amount remaining

We are down to our last bottle of water

to be ready and willing to do something

Are you down to go to the cinema

in or to a position on

In scene

in or to a position on

He placed the book upon the table

the result of reaching a goal

In scene

the result of reaching a goal

Hard work leads to success

to take something from one place to another

In scene

to take something from one place to another

Please carry this box inside

to be able to be heard from a distance

Her voice carries well in this hall

to have or hold something with you

Do you carry an umbrella

to help someone keep going or stay strong

Courage carries him through the day

to have something as a result or consequence

This job carries great responsibility

taken from one place to another

The goods were carried by truck

to have a particular result or consequence

This decision carries serious risks

to take or move something from one place to another

Please carry your books to the desk

a hot drink made from leaves

In scene

a hot drink made from leaves

I drink tea every morning

a hot drink made by pouring boiling water on dried leaves

I drink tea every morning

news or rumors about other people

She is spilling the tea about the party

to be a member of a group or organization

In scene

to be a member of a group or organization

I am part of the team

an informal way to say no

In scene

an informal way to say no

Do you want more? Uh uh

a sound used to say no

He went uh-uh when I offered him some food

odd or surprising

In scene

odd or surprising

The stranger the better

someone you do not know

Don't talk to strangers

a person who is in a place they do not know

The stranger looked at the map

a person you do not know

I do not talk to a stranger

a person who is not known or is odd

He is a total stranger to me

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

In scene

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to run every day

familiar with something because you have experienced it

I am used to the cold

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me to get what he wanted

to put something into action

I used a pen

to make use of something

I used a hammer to fix the nail

owned or used by someone else before

This car is used

having been owned or used by someone else before

I bought a used car

many times or often

This is a used car

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

a person whose job is to enforce laws and keep public order

In scene

a person whose job is to enforce laws and keep public order

The police officer stopped the car

a person whose job is to stop crime and keep public order

Being a police officer is a hard job

to make a device start working

In scene

to make a device start working

Turn on the TV

to point a weapon or tool at someone

He turned the gun on his opponent

to cause someone to feel sexually excited

That music turns me on

to suddenly start criticizing or opposing someone

He will turn on his friends

to stop supporting someone and start opposing them

He suddenly turned on his friends

to be decided by a particular thing

Success often turns on small details

to make someone discover or start liking something

She turned me on to jazz

to make someone feel sexual desire

This movie really turns me on

to make someone feel sexually interested

You really turn me on

to make a machine work

Turn on the computer

to make someone feel sexual desire

That movie really turns him on

to start to oppose or attack someone

They turned on their leader during the meeting

something that makes someone feel sexually attracted

Confidence is a turn on

to put things in a neat pile one on top of another

In scene

to put things in a neat pile one on top of another

Please stack the books on the desk

a neat pile of things

There is a stack of books on the table

in a usual way

In scene

in a usual way

I normally wake up at 7 AM

in a usual way

She is behaving normally today

in most cases

I normally go to work by bus

in the usual way

I normally go to work by bus

a short trip to do a specific job

In scene

a short trip to do a specific job

I have to run some errands today

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

In scene

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

a person with exceptional intelligence or talent

In scene

a person with exceptional intelligence or talent

Albert Einstein was a true genius

great mental ability or talent

Her musical genius is obvious

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

the reason for which something is done

In scene

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

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 cross a street in a dangerous or illegal way

In scene

to cross a street in a dangerous or illegal way

It is dangerous to jaywalk

the process of something catching fire and burning

In scene

the process of something catching fire and burning

Oxygen is necessary for combustion

to decide to take or do something

In scene

to decide to take or do something

I will go for the cake

to be true or relevant for someone or something

The same rule goes for everyone

to depart from a place

I have to go for today

to try to get or achieve something

You should go for your dreams

to be true or relevant for someone or something

This rule goes for everyone

to try to do or get something

I will go for the top prize

to have a particular price

This painting goes for a high price

to plan or intend to do something

We go for an early start tomorrow

to be suitable or right for someone

That color goes for your skin tone

to support or choose someone

I go for the local team

to try to achieve something

You should go for your dreams

to want or choose something

I think I will go for the salad

to try to hit or defeat someone

The dog might go for you

the act of coming to an end

In scene

the act of coming to an end

The expiration of the contract is soon

what you think about something

In scene

what you think about something

What is your view on this

to see or watch something

I want to view the photo

a television program

I watched the morning view on TV

what you can see from a place

The hotel room has a great view

to move back to the place where you live

In scene

to move back to the place where you live

I want to go home now

relating to the Jewish people or their religion

In scene

relating to the Jewish people or their religion

He is Jewish

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

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

at the location where the speaker is

In scene

at the location where the speaker is

Come up here and sit with me

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