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The Good Place — Season 2 Episode 3

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the top edge of a hat or container

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the top edge of a hat or container

The water reached the brim of the glass

to be completely filled with something

The cup brimmed with hot tea

a high close-fitting collar that folds over

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a high close-fitting collar that folds over

He is wearing a black turtleneck

a narrow channel along the edge of a roof or street that carries away rainwater

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a narrow channel along the edge of a roof or street that carries away rainwater

The leaves are blocking the gutter

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

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to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think about it

to consider something carefully

I need to think about your offer

to think about something carefully

I need to think about your offer

something that makes a machine or system start working

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something that makes a machine or system start working

He pressed the activator to start the machine

in a truthful and sincere way

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in a truthful and sincere way

Please answer honestly

relating to the mind

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relating to the mind

She is psychologically strong

the conditions that affect a situation

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the conditions that affect a situation

It was a difficult circumstance

a method for achieving something

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a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

to have a similar appearance to

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to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to appear to be the case

In scene

to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to begin to deal with a difficult situation or problem

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to begin to deal with a difficult situation or problem

She is finally coming to grips with the situation

to begin to understand and deal with a difficult situation

I must come to grips with my problems

familiar with something because you have experienced it

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familiar with something because you have experienced it

You will soon get used to the busy traffic

to become familiar with something so that it no longer seems strange

I am getting used to the new city

to become familiar with something over time

I need to get used to the cold weather

to learn to accept something over time

It takes time to get used to a new city

to put things in a neat order

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to put things in a neat order

Please arrange the chairs

to plan or prepare something

I will arrange a meeting for tomorrow

to make preparations for something to happen

I need to arrange a meeting

happening often or found in many places

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happening often or found in many places

This is a common mistake

a language used by many people

English is a common language

polite behavior and good manners

It is common courtesy to say please

belonging to or shared by two or more people

We have a common goal

one only, each separate

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one only, each separate

I need a single sheet of paper

a piece of paper money

He paid with a single

a short music recording released to promote an album

They released a new single yesterday

only one, no more than one

I have a single dollar left

a hit in baseball that lets the batter reach second base

The player hit a single

not married or in a romantic relationship

He is currently single

no matter what

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no matter what

Do whatever you want

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

In scene

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

I will stay whatever happens

used to refer to something not specified

You can eat whatever you want

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

Whatever, I don't care

a district or community within a town or city

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a district or community within a town or city

I live in a quiet neighborhood

to take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

In scene

to take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

The children play in the garden

to perform a role in a film or play

He plays a doctor in the movie

to handle a situation in a certain way

You should play it safe

to perform music on a musical instrument

Can you play a song

a knot of ribbon or cloth used to decorate something

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a knot of ribbon or cloth used to decorate something

He wears bow ties to formal events

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 class or teaching session

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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

relating to pleasant musical sounds

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relating to pleasant musical sounds

The choir sang in perfect harmonic balance

or something like that

In scene

or something like that

Do you want some tea or something?

or something like that

Do you want coffee or something

a clever or dishonest action

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a clever or dishonest action

He used a trick to win the game

not working correctly

She has a trick knee

a clever action that seems magical

He showed us a card trick

a clever or special way of doing something

I learned the trick of baking a cake

a description of events

In scene

a description of events

I read a long story

a floor or level of a building

The house has two stories

a particular situation or set of events

That is a different story

at some time in the past

In scene

at some time in the past

I once lived here

one single occasion

In scene

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

right now without delay

Do it at once

to leave a place quietly and secretly

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to leave a place quietly and secretly

He tried to sneak out of the house

to take something without being seen or noticed

I managed to sneak the phone out of the room

to be as much as needed

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to be as much as needed

A simple yes will suffice

the act of managing or regulating something

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the act of managing or regulating something

She lost control of the car

to have power over something

He can control the robot

a thing used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of an experiment

The scientists used a control for their experiment

for the purpose of

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for the purpose of

I study hard in order to pass the exam

to make it possible to do something

I study hard in order to pass the exam

a feeling of being ashamed or awkward

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a feeling of being ashamed or awkward

He blushed in embarrassment

a very large amount of something

He has an embarrassment of riches

once more (another time)

In scene

once more (another time)

Please read it once again

one more time

Please say it once again

to make something happen to someone

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to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to hand something to someone

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to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

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used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

to spend time learning about a subject

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to spend time learning about a subject

I study English every day

a detailed examination of a subject

They conducted a study on the new medicine

a person who learns something quickly

She is a fast study

a room used for reading, writing, or working

He is in his study

to officially stop a rule or requirement

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to officially stop a rule or requirement

The school decided to waive the application fee

to voluntarily give up a right or claim

He decided to waive his right to a trial

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have a lot of work to do

a piece of land

He bought a parking lot

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

many times or often

I see him a lot

a group of people

That is a loud lot

a great number or quantity

We have a lot of time

a method of deciding something by chance

This is my lot in life

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

a small number or quantity

That is a lot less

to a great degree

I like it a lot

perhaps; used to say that something may be true

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perhaps; used to say that something may be true

This is possibly the best way

to have an idea or remember something

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to have an idea or remember something

I can think of a better name

to have someone or something in your thoughts

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to have someone or something in your thoughts

I am thinking of my friends

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

What do you think of this movie

to start talking about a topic

Can you think of any good movies

to have an idea or opinion about something

What do you think of this book

to begin to be something

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to begin to be something

She wants to become a doctor

to change into a particular state or condition

Water will become ice

to look good on someone

That dress really becomes you

starting to be something

The weather will become cold

a person who works for an employer

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a person who works for an employer

He is a new employee

the quality of being clear or reasonable

In scene

the quality of being clear or reasonable

What you said makes sense

to become aware of something

I sense that something is wrong

a particular feeling or awareness

I have a sense of relief

a particular meaning or interpretation

This word has another sense

a particular amount of time

In scene

a particular amount of time

This is a difficult period in my life

a small round mark used in writing

Put a period at the end of the sentence

used to say that a statement is final and no more discussion is allowed

I am not going to that party period

the monthly bleeding from a woman's body

She is on her period

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

to clean a surface by rubbing

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to clean a surface by rubbing

Wipe the table

very tired

I am completely wiped

to erase or get rid of something entirely

He decided to wipe the hard drive clean

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

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to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

He stole my pen

something that is sold for a very low price

This jacket was a steal

to take attention or praise that someone else should get

She stole the show

to take something that does not belong to you

Someone tried to steal my bike

taken without permission

Someone tried to steal my bag

to cause someone severe physical or mental pain

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to cause someone severe physical or mental pain

They decided to torture him

to suddenly criticize or hit someone

In scene

to suddenly criticize or hit someone

He lashed out at his critics

to speak angrily to someone

He started to lash out at his colleagues

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

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

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

to begin doing something

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to begin doing something

Let's start with the first page

to begin doing something

Let us start with the basics

at no time

In scene

at no time

I never eat meat

not laughing or playing around

In scene

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

to hurt someone who trusts you

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to hurt someone who trusts you

He betrayed his best friend

to hurt someone by being dishonest

He betrayed his best friend

to show a feeling or quality without meaning to

Her smile betrayed her excitement

all of something

In scene

all of something

I ate the whole pizza

not damaged or missing any parts

I ate the whole apple

a person with refined manners and knowledge

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a person with refined manners and knowledge

She is a true sophisticate who enjoys fine arts

the number of years someone has lived

In scene

the number of years someone has lived

Age is just a number

a period of time marked by particular events or characteristics

We live in the digital age

to become older

Everyone ages

becoming older

People age as time passes

to need someone or something for help or support

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to need someone or something for help or support

I depend on my parents

in another way or manner

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in another way or manner

I thought otherwise

in a different situation or if something else happens

Hurry up, otherwise you will be late

knowing what is happening around you

In scene

knowing what is happening around you

We need to raise public awareness

content

There is a growing awareness of the problem

the part that is left

In scene

the part that is left

I will do the rest tomorrow

to stop moving or working to recover energy

I need some rest

a thing that holds or supports something

He used a foot rest

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

to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

In scene

to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

I need to speak to you

to make someone feel understood or moved

This movie really speaks to me

to talk to someone seriously about their bad behavior or mistakes

The teacher had to speak to the student

to have a conversation with someone

I need to speak to you

to talk to someone

I need to speak to him

to have a conversation with someone

I want to speak to the manager

a particular form of something

In scene

a particular form of something

This is the new version of the book

many times or often

In scene

many times or often

He travels a lot

to a great extent

In scene

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

a sign of the zodiac

In scene

a sign of the zodiac

I am a Capricorn

the day after today

In scene

the day after today

See you tomorrow

the day after today

I will call you tomorrow

the day after today

We left on the next day

in any case

Hope for a better tomorrow

to officially allow someone to join a group

In scene

to officially allow someone to join a group

They will induct him into the Hall of Fame

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

the act of watching people or places closely

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the act of watching people or places closely

The police kept the suspect under surveillance

connected with the way people live together in groups

In scene

connected with the way people live together in groups

This is a major social issue

a gathering of people for fun or social interaction

We went to a social last night

connected with interacting with other people

He is a very social person

used to make a polite request

In scene

used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

a government department or office

In scene

a government department or office

He works at the federal bureau

a piece of furniture with drawers for clothes

I put my clothes in the bureau

a government department or office

She works at the government bureau

a government office or department

The federal bureau is open today

to form letters or words on a surface

In scene

to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

to create words on a page

I want to write a story

to form letters or words on a surface

Please write your name here

an idea or belief you have

In scene

an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

the state or position of something

In scene

the state or position of something

What is your current status?

the state or position of something

What is the status of your application

a person's standing or rank in society

He has high status in the company

a baby pig

In scene

a baby pig

The piglet is very cute

time that is not part of your work or official duties

In scene

time that is not part of your work or official duties

Do this on your own time

to have an idea or opinion

In scene

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

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 a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

a secure room to hide in during an emergency

In scene

a secure room to hide in during an emergency

They hid in the panic room during the robbery

a secure room built to protect people from danger

They hid in the panic room during the robbery

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