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The Big Bang Theory — Season 10 Episode 6

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rude or offensive words

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rude or offensive words

Please do not use swear words in class

the damage that happens to something from normal use

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the damage that happens to something from normal use

The carpet began to wear

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

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

despite that; nevertheless

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despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

coming before all others in time or order

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coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

to begin or continue something

In scene

to begin or continue something

Please go ahead

official approval to start an activity

We got the go ahead to start

to make someone believe or agree

In scene

to make someone believe or agree

He sold me on the new plan

to give something to someone in return for money

In scene

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

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

used to show support or approval

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used to show support or approval

Hear hear! I agree with you

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

In scene

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

I am glad to see you

feeling pleased or satisfied

I am glad to see you

any person

In scene

any person

Is anybody here

any person

Does anybody want cake?

a person, not a specific one

I didn't see anybody

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

In scene

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

Please sign the contract here

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

to receive something that is offered

In scene

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 move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

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

to move something from one place to another

In scene

to move something from one place to another

Put your toys away

to not be in a place

He is away for the weekend

to the full extent or without holding back

He was working away

at a distance from here

The city is far away

practical knowledge or ability

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practical knowledge or ability

He has the know-how to fix the car

a small object used to close a bottle

In scene

a small object used to close a bottle

He pulled the cork out of the bottle

to share a home with someone

In scene

to share a home with someone

They live with their friends

to accept and endure a difficult or unpleasant situation

You have to learn to live with it

to share a home with someone

I live with my family

to share a home with someone

They live with their grandparents

to accept and deal with something unpleasant

I have to live with this pain

to write a check or document for a specific person or organization

In scene

to write a check or document for a specific person or organization

Please make the check out to the company

to be present at an event or meeting

I hope you can make it out to the party

to manage to do something difficult

I don't know if he will make it out

to understand something that is difficult to see or hear

I can't make out the words

to act in a play, film, or show

In scene

to act in a play, film, or show

She will appear in the new movie

to come into view or to be seen

A ghost appeared in the room

to give the impression of being

He appears to be tired

to come into view or to be seen

The stars appear at night

to urge someone to do something

In scene

to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

to continue doing something

In scene

to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

a section of a play, movie, or story

In scene

a section of a play, movie, or story

The first scene of the movie was sad

the place where something happens

Police arrived at the scene

an emotional or angry public outburst

Please do not make a scene

a type of activity or social group that someone likes or is interested in

She is part of the local art scene

to say what you will not accept

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to say what you will not accept

I draw the line at lying

to decide what is acceptable and what is not

You must draw the line somewhere

a cloth worn by infants to absorb waste

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a cloth worn by infants to absorb waste

She is changing the diapers

a piece of absorbent material worn by a baby

I need to change the baby's diapers

to place something in its proper place

In scene

to place something in its proper place

Put away your toys

to eat or drink a large amount of something

He can put away a whole pizza

to send someone to prison

They put him away for ten years

to hide or stop showing an emotion

She put away her anger

working together with others

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working together with others

Teamwork is important for success

an expression of surprise or amazement

In scene

an expression of surprise or amazement

Whoa, look at that!

to give something to someone for a period of time

In scene

to give something to someone for a period of time

Can you loan me your pen

something given to someone temporarily

This car is a loan

a business that provides loans to people

The loan company gave me money

money that you must pay back later

I need a loan for my business

the act of being seen in a place

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the act of being seen in a place

She made a brief appearance at the party

the way someone or something looks

She has a professional appearance

to keep doing something without stopping

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to keep doing something without stopping

We are on a tight schedule so let's keep it moving

usual or ordinary

In scene

usual or ordinary

He is an average student

to find the typical value of a set of numbers

You should average these numbers

the typical value of a set of numbers

The average score is eighty

a liquid that you can drink

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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 appear to be something

In scene

to appear to be something

That sounds great

a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something

His story sounds interesting

vibrations that you can hear

The sounds were very loud

used to say how much of something is given for each unit

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used to say how much of something is given for each unit

It costs ten dollars per person

as stated or requested by

Per your request I have attached the file

to form an idea about something without being sure

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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

used to show something is surprising or extreme

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used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

In scene

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

a mirror on a car that lets you see behind you

In scene

a mirror on a car that lets you see behind you

Adjust your rearview mirror before driving

a black-and-white seabird that cannot fly

In scene

a black-and-white seabird that cannot fly

The penguin lives in Antarctica

a black and white bird that lives in cold places and cannot fly

I saw a cute penguin at the zoo

suitable for important or serious events

In scene

suitable for important or serious events

He wore a formal suit to the wedding

a special party or social event with fancy clothes

She bought a new dress for the formal

a formal party or social gathering

We were invited to a formal event

following accepted rules of polite behavior or official style

You should wear formal clothes here

to hand something to someone

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to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

to say that you accept or agree with something

In scene

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

an informal way to say yes

In scene

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

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

an event that happens without warning

In scene

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

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 person's brother or sister

In scene

a person's brother or sister

I have only one sibling

a person's brother or sister

Do you have any siblings?

any other person

In scene

any other person

Is anybody else coming to the party

the process of giving birth to a baby

In scene

the process of giving birth to a baby

Childbirth can be a long process

in a real or honest way

In scene

in a real or honest way

He is truly sorry for his mistake

in a genuine or honest way

I am truly sorry

extremely

He is truly kind

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

In scene

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

a flat, round Italian dish with cheese and toppings

In scene

a flat, round Italian dish with cheese and toppings

I love eating pizza

a round baked dish with cheese and toppings

We ordered a pizza for dinner

good enough to be approved of

In scene

good enough to be approved of

The quality of the work is acceptable

good enough; satisfactory

Her apology was acceptable

good enough; satisfactory

The quality is acceptable

causing discomfort or embarrassment

In scene

causing discomfort or embarrassment

It was an awkward moment

feeling nervous or uneasy

I felt awkward at the party

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

to give money for something

In scene

to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

to give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

given money for work done

This is a paid position

money given for work done

He received his pay yesterday

to give attention to someone or something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

money given for work

I receive my pay every month

to get money for work done

This job pays well

money received for work

My pay is deposited monthly

to give someone the money you owe them

I need to pay my credit card debt

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to experience a bad result for something you did

You will pay for what you did

to go to see someone or a place

We will pay a visit to the museum

to get possession of something

I will pay for the book

a word used when leaving

In scene

a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

of the lowest quality or most severe

In scene

of the lowest quality or most severe

This is the worst restaurant in town

of the lowest quality or most severe

It was the worst day of his life

the most unpleasant or of the lowest quality

This is the worst movie I have ever seen

a person who belongs to a group

In scene

a person who belongs to a group

He is a member of the club

to bring something back to your mind

I try to recall the answer

to understand or realize

In scene

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

a place to live that is part of a larger building

In scene

a place to live that is part of a larger building

I live in a small apartment

a set of rooms to live in

Your apartment is very beautiful

a place to live that is part of a larger building

She lives in a small apartment

to be required or expected to do something

In scene

to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

in a very good or complete way

In scene

in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

not inside a building or room

Let's go out

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

a machine that prints adhesive labels

In scene

a machine that prints adhesive labels

I used the label maker to organize my files

a small animal with a long tail, often a pest

In scene

a small animal with a long tail, often a pest

There is a rat in the basement

to inform on someone

He ratted on his friends

a person who betrays someone else

He is a rat who betrayed his friend

costing a lot of money

In scene

costing a lot of money

This car is very expensive

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 keep someone happy or interested

In scene

to keep someone happy or interested

The clown entertained the children

to think about or give attention to an idea

He did not entertain the idea of leaving

a short try of a vehicle to see if it works well

In scene

a short try of a vehicle to see if it works well

I want to take a test drive

to use something for a short time to see if it works well

In scene

to use something for a short time to see if it works well

We should test drive this idea

a short use of a vehicle to see if you like it

I will test drive this car tomorrow

having great strength or effect

In scene

having great strength or effect

He is a powerful leader

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

In scene

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

She wants to ride her new bike

a machine or structure at a fair or amusement park that people ride for fun

The roller coaster is a fun ride

a journey in a vehicle

The ride to the airport was long

to criticize or complain to someone repeatedly

Stop riding me about my mistakes

to sit on something and travel on it

I like to ride my bike

to sit on and control a moving animal

She loves to ride horses

to sit on something and travel on it

We ride the bus to school

to sit on something and move

They went for a ride

used to explain something

In scene

used to explain something

You see I forgot to call you

to become aware of something with your eyes

Can you see that bird

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

not normal or ordinary

In scene

not normal or ordinary

He had a weird dream last night

to make someone feel strange or uncomfortable

He weirded me out

to make someone feel strange or uneasy

His comment really weirded me out

unusual or odd

This is a weird smell

a machine that plays DVDs

In scene

a machine that plays DVDs

We watch movies on the dvd player

to appear in a place as a ghost

In scene

to appear in a place as a ghost

Ghosts haunt this old house

a place someone often visits for fun or socializing

This cafe is a popular haunt for local students

to cause repeated distress or worry

The memory of the accident haunts him

to go to a place frequently

He likes to haunt this local cafe

the act of bringing goods to a place

In scene

the act of bringing goods to a place

Your delivery is here

the process of giving birth to a baby

The delivery went smoothly

the way a person speaks to an audience

His delivery of the speech was excellent

to want to do something

In scene

to want to do something

I feel like going for a walk

to be aware of a physical or emotional state

Sometimes I feel like a child

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

It feels like it is going to snow

to have a desire to do something

I feel like eating pizza

to create a picture in your mind

In scene

to create a picture in your mind

Just imagine a world without war

to form a picture in your mind

Imagine a beautiful beach

to form a mental image of something

Imagine you are on a beach

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to have an opinion or attitude

In scene

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

to find a solution to a problem

In scene

to find a solution to a problem

I will work out the problem

to have a particular result or outcome

In scene

to have a particular result or outcome

The situation worked out eventually

to do physical activity for fitness

I work out every morning

to think of or develop a method or solution

We need to work out a plan

to find a solution to a problem

We can work out this problem

a person who studies science

In scene

a person who studies science

The scientist analyzed the data carefully

a person who studies science

He is a famous scientist

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