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The Good Place — Season 1 Episode 7

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a small sea animal with a curved body, eaten as food

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a small sea animal with a curved body, eaten as food

I love eating shrimp

to catch shrimp as a job or activity

They go out to shrimp every summer

not quite but close

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not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

something that is difficult to deal with

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something that is difficult to deal with

I have a problem with my car

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

Thanks for the help, it was no problem

without any difficulty

This is a big problem

a question or situation that causes difficulty

This math problem is hard

no more than

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no more than

It is only a scratch

being the one and only

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being the one and only

You are my only friend

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

I have only two dollars

happening right away

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happening right away

Come here immediately

besides or in addition to what is mentioned

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besides or in addition to what is mentioned

Who else is coming?

in a different way

How else can I do this

a different one

I want to go somewhere else

very or to a high degree

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very or to a high degree

The cost was grossly underestimated

a young human being

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a young human being

Many children go to school

a person's sons or daughters

She has three children

young human beings

The children are playing in the park

young human beings

These children are studying for their exam

a specific part of a larger area

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a specific part of a larger area

This sector is very busy

a specific area of the economy

The technology sector is growing fast

a part of the economy or society

Technology is a growing sector

happening by chance, not planned

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happening by chance, not planned

It was an accidental mistake

happening by chance

Their meeting was accidental

feeling nervous or concerned

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feeling nervous or concerned

I am worried about the exam

not morally right or acceptable

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not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

not right or not working properly

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not right or not working properly

This answer 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

still there after others have gone

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still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

the side opposite to right

Turn left here

to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

to take something back or remove it

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to take something back or remove it

He decided to pull his request

a strong feeling that makes you want to go to or be with someone or something

I felt a strong pull towards him

to carry out an action

He tried to pull a trick on me

to move something toward yourself

He pulled the door open

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

to arrange for something to happen at a later time

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to arrange for something to happen at a later time

We decided to postpone the meeting

small, polite things said to be courteous

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small, polite things said to be courteous

They exchanged a few niceties

an idea or arrangement for doing something

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an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

to say that someone is responsible for something bad

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to say that someone is responsible for something bad

Do not blame me for this mistake

to say someone did something wrong

They blamed him for his selfish behavior

to say someone did something wrong

I blame the rain for the delay

the state of being responsible for something bad

He accepted the blame for the accident

extremely good or impressive

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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

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 whole of space and everything in it

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the whole of space and everything in it

The universe is vast

everything that exists in space, including stars, planets, and galaxies

The universe is very big

a particular situation or set of conditions

She considers a vast universe of options

related to a celebration

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related to a celebration

They had a celebratory dinner

the fact of not achieving what you wanted

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the fact of not achieving what you wanted

He learned from his failure

the fact of a machine or device not working properly

The engine failure stopped the car

extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

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extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

It was a wonderful day

a short well-known statement that gives advice

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a short well-known statement that gives advice

He often uses a proverb to give advice

to go back to a place or person

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to go back to a place or person

When will you come back?

to become fashionable or successful again after a period of time

Vintage clothes are coming back

to tell someone something is true to make them feel sure

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to tell someone something is true to make them feel sure

I assure you that everything will be fine

to make certain of something

She assured me that the task was done

a step taken to achieve a particular purpose

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a step taken to achieve a particular purpose

They took measures to improve safety

a certain quantity or degree of something

Success is not just a measure of money

to find the size, amount, degree, or value of something

We need to measure the progress

a person's standing or rank in society

He holds a high measure in the community

to be present at a meeting as an observer

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to be present at a meeting as an observer

I want to sit in on the meeting

to be present at a meeting or class without taking part officially

She asked to sit in on the meeting

in a way that shows strong need or urgency

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in a way that shows strong need or urgency

He desperately needed help

to say that you have done something wrong

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to say that you have done something wrong

He confessed to the crime

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

after a long time or effort

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after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

not interesting

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not interesting

The history lecture was dry

without water or moisture

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without water or moisture

The grass is dry

not drunk or intoxicated

He has been dry for a year

having no more energy or resources left

My motivation for this project is dry

to remove water from something

Dry your hands with a towel

to become calm and less tense

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to become calm and less tense

I need to relax after a long day

to make a rule or requirement less strict

The school decided to relax the rules

to make someone feel calm and less tense

Music helps me relax

to become calm or less active

I want to relax on the weekend

showing good manners and respect for others

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showing good manners and respect for others

He is a very polite boy

an expression of excitement or surprise

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an expression of excitement or surprise

Boy, that is a big dog

a young male person

He is a little boy

a shoe that covers the foot and ankle or leg

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a shoe that covers the foot and ankle or leg

I bought new boots for winter

used to add something extra to what was said

He is smart and kind to boot

the space at the back of a car for carrying things

Put the suitcase in the boot

to force someone to leave a job or position

They had to boot him from his job

the power or skill to do something

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the power or skill to do something

She has the ability to learn quickly

the power or skill to do something

She has the ability to sing well

the power or skill to do something

She has the ability to speak three languages

a combination of different things

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a combination of different things

This coffee is a special blend

to combine things together

You should blend the ingredients well

not good or convincing

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not good or convincing

That is a lame excuse

not good or convincing

That is a lame excuse

unable to walk normally because of an injury or problem with a leg or foot

The horse is lame

a word used when leaving

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a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

to say that something is true

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to say that something is true

He admitted his mistake

to let someone enter a place

The club admits members only

responsibility for a problem or error

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responsibility for a problem or error

It was my fault that we were late

to say someone did something wrong

It is hard to fault his work

a large break in the earth's surface

There is a fault line under this city

a bad or weak quality in a person's character

Everyone has a personal fault

used to get attention or introduce a statement

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used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

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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 permit or allow someone to do something

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to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

to make a living thing die

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to make a living thing die

Killing animals for sport is wrong

to make someone laugh very hard

Your jokes are killing me

a very large amount of money earned quickly

He made a killing on the stock market

based on clear thinking

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based on clear thinking

This is a logical answer

information or awareness gained through experience

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information or awareness gained through experience

She has a lot of knowledge about history

in the direction of someone or something

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in the direction of someone or something

She walked towards the door

a possible set of events

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a possible set of events

What is the worst-case scenario?

a vehicle for traveling on water

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a vehicle for traveling on water

The boat is on the water

a small vehicle for traveling on water

We took a boat to the island

a small vehicle for traveling on water

I have a small boat

a small vehicle for traveling on water

They use a small boat for fishing

to share private feelings or secrets with someone

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to share private feelings or secrets with someone

He opened up to his friend

to move something so it is not closed

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to move something so it is not closed

Open up the window

to make something known that was secret

She is starting to open up

to begin a new store, company, or operation

They plan to open up a new cafe

to allow people to enter or use

They will open up the new park

to talk about your feelings or thoughts

You can open up to me

as a substitute or different option

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as a substitute or different option

I will have tea instead of coffee

as a different choice

There was no coffee, so I drank tea instead

in place of something else

I chose tea instead of coffee

to request information

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to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

a way of thinking that values facts and science

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a way of thinking that values facts and science

Positivism relies on scientific evidence

words used when leaving someone

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words used when leaving someone

Good bye, see you tomorrow

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Please say good bye to your friend

to give a formal talk to a group of people

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to give a formal talk to a group of people

The professor will lecture on history today

to speak to someone in an angry or critical way

Do not lecture me about my mistakes

to give a long, serious talk to someone

He lectured me about my behavior

a formal talk given to a group of people, especially to students

The professor gave a long lecture

to think someone is less capable than they are

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to think someone is less capable than they are

Never underestimate your opponent

to think someone or something is less good or important than they really are

Do not underestimate your abilities

to think something is smaller or less important than it really is

Never underestimate your own potential

lasting forever

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lasting forever

Their love is eternal

a thin roll of tobacco for smoking

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a thin roll of tobacco for smoking

He smokes a cigarette every morning

a particular meaning or interpretation

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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

not far away

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not far away

The park is near my house

very close to happening

It is near lunchtime

to come close to something

The runner nears the finish line

at a short distance away

My house is near the park

having both happy and sad feelings

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having both happy and sad feelings

It was a bittersweet moment

a very bad or unsuccessful point

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a very bad or unsuccessful point

That was the low of his career

not kind or fair

That was a low act

not high or great in amount, level, or rank

The price is very low

not loud

She speaks in a low voice

in any case

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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

to a small degree

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to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

the fine threads that grow on a person's head

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the fine threads that grow on a person's head

I cut my hair

the fine threads that grow on a person's body

He has hair on his arms

the thin strands that grow on a person's head

She has long brown hair

a very small amount or distance

He won by a hair

to be in charge of something

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to be in charge of something

She runs a small business

to move fast on your feet

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to move fast on your feet

I run every morning

to happen or take place repeatedly over a period of time

The play runs for two hours

a prize or reward given for achievement

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a prize or reward given for achievement

She won an award for her painting

to give a prize or reward to someone

They awarded her a prize

a particular form of something

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a particular form of something

This is the new version of the book

to start doing something

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to start doing something

Let's begin the lesson

to make an effort to do something

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to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to test something to see if it works

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to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

a sound used to tell someone to be quiet

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a sound used to tell someone to be quiet

He made a shh sound

used to tell someone to be quiet

Shh, be quiet

a sound used to tell someone to be silent

Shh the movie has started

the smallest unit of a chemical substance

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the smallest unit of a chemical substance

Water is made of molecules

unlike or not identical

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unlike or not identical

We are different

not the same or not identical

These two books are different

to make something by putting parts together

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to make something by putting parts together

They built a house

the shape and size of a person's body

He is well-built

to run away from danger

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to run away from danger

They had to flee the city

to leave a place quickly to escape danger

They had to flee the burning building

from a past time until now

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from a past time until now

I have lived here ever since I was a child

continuously from a past point in time until the present

I have lived here ever since

from a time

I have lived here ever since

from a point in the past until now

She has been happy ever since

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