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The Big Bang Theory — Season 10 Episode 2

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

the length of time something lasts

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the length of time something lasts

We need a time frame for the project

to listen to someone until they have finished speaking

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to listen to someone until they have finished speaking

Please hear me out before making a decision

help or direction given to someone

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help or direction given to someone

I need some guidance on this project

the process of controlling the direction of a moving object

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the process of controlling the direction of a moving object

The rocket uses a guidance system

to say or express something in a particular way

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to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put it

the first meal of the day

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the first meal of the day

I like to eat eggs for breakfast

the first meal of the day

I eat breakfast at 8 AM

a procedure to check for a medical condition

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a procedure to check for a medical condition

The doctor ordered a brain scan

to look at something carefully

He scanned the document for errors

a picture made by a machine of the inside of the body

The doctor checked the brain scan

to look at something quickly

I scanned the newspaper

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

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

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

in or to a position on

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in or to a position on

He placed the book upon the table

to make something better or more advanced

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to make something better or more advanced

I need to upgrade my computer

a new version that is better or more advanced

I need an upgrade for my computer

to speak to someone without letting them respond

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to speak to someone without letting them respond

He just wanted to talk at me

to speak to someone in a way that does not invite a response

He talked at me for an hour

to say something not serious

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to say something not serious

I am just kidding

a young person

The kid is playing

a group with similar qualities

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a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

a group of people with their own culture and way of life

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a group of people with their own culture and way of life

Ancient Egypt had a great civilization

to empty the stomach through the mouth

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to empty the stomach through the mouth

The baby threw up his milk

to build or erect a structure

They threw up a wall in one day

to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

He felt sick and started to throw up

related to the buying and selling of goods or services

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related to the buying and selling of goods or services

This product is not available commercially

to give something to someone in return for money

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to give something to someone in return for money

I will sell my old phone

to reveal someone's secrets for personal gain

He sold his partner to the police

to make someone believe or agree

He sold me on the new plan

a thought or plan in your mind

He tried to sell his new plan to the team

to be persuaded to agree or believe something

He was sold on the idea

not anything at all

She has nothing left to sell

to give something in exchange for money

They sell fresh vegetables

to give something for money

They sell fresh bread here

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

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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

the outer form or outline of something

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the outer form or outline of something

The clouds have a strange shape

the physical or mental state of a person

He is in good shape

to make something take a particular form or character

You can shape the clay with your hands

the outer form or outline of something

Everything has a shape

a job or type of work that requires special skills

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a job or type of work that requires special skills

He learned a trade from his father

the activity of exchanging goods or money

International trade is important for the economy

to give something and receive something else

I want to trade my red pen for your blue one

a slang term for working-class or tough men, especially as sexual partners

He is just trade to him

pleasing to the eye or mind

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pleasing to the eye or mind

She has a beautiful voice

very pleasing to look at

She is a beautiful woman

a medical treatment that uses the body's own system to fight disease

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a medical treatment that uses the body's own system to fight disease

The doctor suggested immunotherapy for the cancer patient

someone who says things that are not true

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someone who says things that are not true

He is a liar

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

an informal word for a man

He is a nice guy

informal word for a group of people

Listen guys

feeling nervous or uneasy

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feeling nervous or uneasy

I felt awkward at the party

causing discomfort or embarrassment

It was an awkward moment

money paid to the government on income or goods

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money paid to the government on income or goods

I have to pay my taxes

to put pressure on something

This difficult task taxes my energy

the part of the body where the legs meet

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the part of the body where the legs meet

The pants are too tight in the crotch

to take place and affect someone

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to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

a type of virus that inserts its genetic material into a host's DNA

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a type of virus that inserts its genetic material into a host's DNA

HIV is a well-known type of retrovirus

each day

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each day

I exercise every day

not including something or someone

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not including something or someone

You cannot go without a ticket

not having something

I cannot see without my glasses

on or to the outside of something

He stood without the door

a period of 24 hours

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a period of 24 hours

I work every day

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

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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

a word used to say hi

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a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

a soft, rich French bread made with eggs and butter

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a soft, rich French bread made with eggs and butter

I bought a fresh brioche from the bakery

to get or receive something

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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

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

an expression of appreciation

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an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

to depart for a place

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to depart for a place

She went off to school early

up to the time when

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up to the time when

Wait till she arrives

a machine used to keep money in a shop

The cashier opened the till

up to the time when

I will work till five

up to the time when

Wait till tomorrow

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

to go again to a place or topic

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to go again to a place or topic

I went back to the office

return to

Let's get back to work

positioned before or facing

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positioned before or facing

The car is in front of the house

the space that is directly before a person or thing

He is waiting in front of the door

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

Do not talk in front of him

in the position facing someone or something

The car is in front of the house

to take something to a place

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to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

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to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

to be referred to by a particular name

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to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

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to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

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

to tell someone you are happy for their achievement

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to tell someone you are happy for their achievement

I want to congratulate you

to go into a place

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to go into a place

Please come on in

an electronic game played on a screen

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an electronic game played on a screen

I like to play video games

a game played on a computer or console

I love playing video games

an electronic game played on a screen

They enjoy playing electronic games

a game played on a screen using controls

I play video games after school

to stop feeling angry with someone for something they did

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to stop feeling angry with someone for something they did

You should forgive him for his mistake

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

Please forgive me

worried or scared about what might happen

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worried or scared about what might happen

I feel nervous about the exam

relating to the body's system that controls responses to stimuli

I feel nervous before the exam

of high quality or acceptable

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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 stupid or easily fooled person

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a stupid or easily fooled person

Don't be such a chump

without someone knowing

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without someone knowing

He talked behind my back

to find an answer to a problem or understand something

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to find an answer to a problem or understand something

I need to figure out this puzzle

to understand something after thinking

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to understand something after thinking

I can't figure out how this works

to find the answer to a problem or to understand how something works

I will figure out how to fix this

to think or believe something is likely

I figured out it would rain

to say that you accept or agree with something

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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

a message sent or received electronically via the internet, or the act of sending one

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a message sent or received electronically via the internet, or the act of sending one

I received an important e-mail

letters, packages, or electronic messages sent through a system

The mail arrives every morning

to send a message electronically via the internet

Please e-mail me the file

a message sent by computer

I received an important e-mail

to make someone feel sad by not doing what they hoped for

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to make someone feel sad by not doing what they hoped for

I do not want to disappoint you

to give something, such as time or money, to help a group or activity

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to give something, such as time or money, to help a group or activity

I want to contribute to the project

to give something to help a cause or situation

Everyone should contribute to the project

used to get someone's attention

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used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

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

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

the part of a country's military that fights in the air

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the part of a country's military that fights in the air

He joined the air force after university

a group of people organized for military air operations

The air force protects the country

an expression of surprise or admiration

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an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

something that makes you feel anxious

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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

without a known identity

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without a known identity

She received a call from a faceless person

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

to tell someone to forget what you just said

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to tell someone to forget what you just said

Never mind I will do it myself

to pay no attention to something

Never mind the price

used to emphasize that something is even less possible or likely than the thing already mentioned

I cannot walk never mind run

the group of people who govern a country or area

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the group of people who govern a country or area

Local government manages the city

the group that controls a country

The government passed a new law

the very edge of a high steep rock

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the very edge of a high steep rock

He stood on the edge of the precipice

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

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a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The room is 10 feet wide

the parts of the body you stand on

My feet are cold

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The wall is ten feet high

not telling the truth

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not telling the truth

He is a dishonest person

not telling the truth

He is a dishonest person

a person who designs or builds machines, structures, or systems

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a person who designs or builds machines, structures, or systems

She works as a software engineer

to make something happen, often in a clever or secret way

He engineered a way to finish the project early

to change the structure or function of something

They engineered a new solution to the problem

a sweet brown food made from cocoa

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a sweet brown food made from cocoa

I like chocolate cake

a sweet food made from cacao

I love chocolate

a brown food made from cacao, often eaten as candy

I like eating dark chocolate

to speak about a topic

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to speak about a topic

We need to talk about the plan

to highlight how extreme something is

Talk about a lucky break

to say something about a particular subject

They talked about the project

someone who acts like they know everything

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someone who acts like they know everything

Don't be such a know it all

a person who acts like they know everything

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a person who acts like they know everything

Stop being such a know it all

someone who acts like they know everything

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someone who acts like they know everything

He is a real know it all

a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

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a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

Thanks for your help. No problem.

without any difficulty

I solved the puzzle with no problem

able to be chewed and swallowed

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able to be chewed and swallowed

These vitamins are chewable

to have a job at a place

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to have a job at a place

I work at a shop

to have a job or perform a task

She works at a hospital

to make an effort to improve something

You need to work at your tennis skills

to operate or perform as intended

This machine does not work at high speeds

to have a job in a place

I work at a big bank

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

a human individual

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a human individual

Every person is different

a human being

He is a good person

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

something that is hard to understand or explain

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something that is hard to understand or explain

Solving the crime was a real mystery

something not known or explained

It is a mystery

a person whose identity or character is not known

The new student is a total mystery

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

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a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

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