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The Big Bang Theory — Season 10 Episode 24

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

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 class or teaching session

In scene

a class or teaching session

I have an English lesson

a period of time when someone is taught something

I have a math lesson today

a piece of wisdom from an event

This was a hard lesson

a period of learning or instruction

I have a piano lesson today

every person

In scene

every person

Everybody likes pizza

all people

Everybody is here

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

In scene

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

feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

In scene

feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

I am proud of you

feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

I am proud of your success

feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

He is proud of his work

in a way that shows satisfaction and pleasure

She has a proud expression

to get pleasure from something

In scene

to get pleasure from something

I enjoy reading books

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

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

the strength or ability to be active

In scene

the strength or ability to be active

I don't have any energy today

systematic investigation to discover facts

In scene

systematic investigation to discover facts

She is doing research on cancer

pleasing to the eye or mind

In scene

pleasing to the eye or mind

She has a beautiful voice

very pleasing to look at

She is a beautiful woman

a piece of work that needs to be done

In scene

a piece of work that needs to be done

Your job is to clean the room

work that you do for money

I have a new job

a medical operation to change the body

She had a nose job

to a very high degree

In scene

to a very high degree

It is extremely hot today

to keep something within a certain amount

In scene

to keep something within a certain amount

You should limit your sugar intake

the greatest amount or furthest point allowed

There is a speed limit here

the highest amount or level allowed

There is a limit to how many people can enter

the state of being firm and not changing

In scene

the state of being firm and not changing

The country needs political stability

to strongly dislike

In scene

to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

having left or disappeared

In scene

having left or disappeared

The milk is gone

to change to a state or condition

He has gone mad

to move from one place to another

She has gone home

no longer present in a place

She is gone for the day

to no longer be present

The cookies are all gone

no longer present or existing

The milk is gone

to move away from a place

They have gone to the cinema

no longer present or available

My phone is gone

no longer in the place it was before

My keys are gone

having moved away or disappeared

The summer is gone

to make something newer or more current

In scene

to make something newer or more current

I need to update my phone

to make changes to something

Please update your profile information

the latest news or details about something

I have an update on the project

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

In scene

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

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

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

In scene

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

having great worth or importance

In scene

having great worth or importance

This ring is very valuable

until the present time

In scene

until the present time

So far everything is good

a long way away

The store is too far

left to be done or completed

How far are you with your homework

to a large extent

This car is far better

having no mistakes or defects

In scene

having no mistakes or defects

This diamond is perfect

a reason you give to explain a mistake

That is just a perfect for being late

to make something have no mistakes or defects

She wants to perfect her skills

a score or mark given for school work

She got a perfect on her history exam

to handle or use something for fun or activity

In scene

to handle or use something for fun or activity

He is playing with the controls

to think about an idea without making a firm commitment

I play with the idea of moving abroad

to touch or move something for fun

Do not play with your food

the feeling of wanting to eat

In scene

the feeling of wanting to eat

I have no appetite today

a strong wish to have or do something

He has an appetite for adventure

an unknown or unspecified person

In scene

an unknown or unspecified person

Somebody is at the door

a person of importance or high status

She acts like she is really somebody

an unknown person

I need somebody to help me

something that is true or real

In scene

something that is true or real

It is a fact that the earth is round

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In fact, it is very cold

something that is true

It is a fact that the earth is round

something known to be true

This is a known fact

the act of forcing air out of your lungs with a sound

In scene

the act of forcing air out of your lungs with a sound

I have a bad cough

to give money, especially when forced or unwilling

You have to cough up the money

enjoyable or good

In scene

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

to do a job or activity

In scene

to do a job or activity

I am working now

operating or able to operate

The system is working well

able to be used effectively in real situations

We need a working solution

the act of doing a job or task

Working hard is important

to do a job or task

I am working on a new project

to do the tasks of a job or activity

The system is working correctly

something that is expected to happen

In scene

something that is expected to happen

It is likely to rain today

to make something right

In scene

to make something right

Please correct my mistakes

right or true

Your answer is correct

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

related to physical or romantic intimacy

In scene

related to physical or romantic intimacy

They share a sexual attraction

relating to sexual desire or orientation

Sexual attraction is a natural feeling

connected with physical sexual activity

He was asked about his sexual history

relating to sex

Sexual health is important

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

He is seeking a new job

to try to find something

They seek a solution

to try to find someone or something

He is seeking his lost cat

to try very hard to get something

She seeks a better future

the parts of the body you stand on

In scene

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

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The room is 10 feet wide

a feeling of being nervous or upset

In scene

a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

In scene

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

the state of no longer having something

In scene

the state of no longer having something

The company suffered a huge loss

a state of not knowing what to do or say

I was at a loss for words

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

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 criticize someone or something strongly

In scene

to criticize someone or something strongly

The boss laid into him for being late

to do a dance where you swing your arms and hips from side to side

In scene

to do a dance where you swing your arms and hips from side to side

He tried to do the floss at the party

to use dental floss to clean between teeth

You should floss every day

a thin thread used to clean between teeth

You should use floss every day

different from what is normal or usual

In scene

different from what is normal or usual

Today is a special day

a product or service that is not usual or is temporarily available

The lunch special is very cheap

something that gives pleasure

Getting ice cream was a special treat

different from what is usual

Today is a very special day

the first meal of the day

In scene

the first meal of the day

I eat breakfast at 8 AM

the first meal of the day

I like to eat eggs for breakfast

to discover or notice something

In scene

to discover or notice something

The sensor can detect smoke

to try to get or achieve something

In scene

to try to get or achieve something

You should go after your dreams

to criticize or blame someone aggressively

The critics went after his new book

to try to catch or get something

You should go after your dreams

to get into bed to sleep

In scene

to get into bed to sleep

I go to bed at ten

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

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

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

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

to speak about a topic

In scene

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

a room with a toilet and sink

In scene

a room with a toilet and sink

Where is the bathroom?

a room with a toilet and sink

The bathroom is upstairs

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

In scene

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

a statement that makes something clear

In scene

a statement that makes something clear

I need a clear explanation

a statement that makes something clear

I need an explanation for this mistake

a statement that makes something clear or understandable

Please give me an explanation for this

a procedure done to test a hypothesis

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a procedure done to test a hypothesis

The scientist did an experiment

to do something new to see what happens

I want to experiment with new colors

to cause problems or unrest

In scene

to cause problems or unrest

He likes to stir up trouble at work

to mix a liquid or substance with a spoon or similar

Stir up the paint before using it

to cause a strong feeling or emotion

That news will stir up anger

to keep away from something

In scene

to keep away from something

Stay away from the fire

at a distance from someone or something

He lives away from the city

almost at a particular state or condition

It is weeks away from being ready

at a distance from

He is away from home

one thousand thousand

In scene

one thousand thousand

A million people live here

unhappy because you have no friends or company

In scene

unhappy because you have no friends or company

I feel lonely when I am at home alone

far away from other people or places

The cabin was in a lonely place

kind and easy to get along with

In scene

kind and easy to get along with

The neighbors are very friendly

showing kindness and warmth

She is a very friendly person

not intended to harm someone on your own side

We must avoid friendly fire

moving from inside to outside a place

In scene

moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

not fake or artificial

In scene

not fake or artificial

This is genuine leather

in a truthful and honest way

He has a genuine interest in art

a sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal

In scene

a sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal

I want chocolate cake for dessert

to stop being seen or found

In scene

to stop being seen or found

The sun disappeared behind the clouds

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

In scene

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

No way he can win

used to express shock or that you find something hard to believe

No way you won the lottery

used to say no firmly or to decline something strongly

No way am I doing that

a phrase used to say you will not do something

No way I am doing that

to give the impression of being something

In scene

to give the impression of being something

That sounds like a good idea

to seem similar to something

That sounds like a great plan

to have a similar sound to something

The wind sounds like a whistle

to have a voice that is similar to someone else's

You sound like your mother

to start to feel less ill or upset

In scene

to start to feel less ill or upset

I hope you feel better soon

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 go somewhere with someone

In scene

to go somewhere with someone

Do you want to come with me

to exist or happen at the same time as something

This phone comes with a charger.

to be provided or sold as part of something else

This phone comes with a charger

to be provided together with something

The phone comes with a charger

to offer an idea for consideration

In scene

to offer an idea for consideration

I suggest we go home

to show or imply something

The evidence suggests he is guilty

a person who likes someone or something very much

In scene

a person who likes someone or something very much

He is a big fan of jazz

a machine with blades that move air

Turn on the fan

a person who does not like someone or something

He is a fan of no one here

to move quickly like a fan or to cause air movement

She fanned herself with a book

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

used to show you do not care or it does not matter

In scene

used to show you do not care or it does not matter

Whatever, I don't care

no matter what

Do whatever you want

used to refer to something not specified

You can eat whatever you want

used to say that it does not matter which one or what happens

I will stay whatever happens

thin sheets used for writing or printing

In scene

thin sheets used for writing or printing

I need a piece of paper

to put a layer of material over a surface

They decided to paper the bedroom

a piece of writing for school or publication

She wrote a paper about history

to make a video call over the internet

In scene

to make a video call over the internet

I will Skype you later

to make a video or voice call over the internet

Let's skype later

a short meeting to share updates

In scene

a short meeting to share updates

We had a quick check in this morning

to report your arrival at a place, such as a hotel or airport

We need to check in at the airport

to contact someone to share information or see how they are

I called to check in on you

to report your arrival at a place

We will check in at the hotel

a short meeting or visit to see someone

I checked in on my sick friend today

to go into a place or vehicle

In scene

to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

the time when something happens

In scene

the time when something happens

The timing of the rain was terrible

the choice of when something happens

Success depends on timing

to speak about something briefly

In scene

to speak about something briefly

He mentioned the project

to speak about something briefly

He mentioned the plan

at this moment

In scene

at this moment

I am currently at home

a small open car for racing

In scene

a small open car for racing

He drives a kart

a small piece of stiff paper

I have a library card

to let something stay in place

In scene

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

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