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The Good Place — Season 4 Episode 6

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a person who is very interested in a particular subject

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a person who is very interested in a particular subject

He is a computer nerd

someone who is very interested in a specific subject

In scene

someone who is very interested in a specific subject

He is a math nerd

a person who is very interested in a particular subject

He is a movie nerd

to study very hard, often in a way that is considered socially awkward

He is nerding out on his science project

to be aware of something through touch or emotion

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to be aware of something through touch or emotion

I felt the cold wind

to feel shy or awkward

He felt awkward at the party

a soft cloth made from pressed wool or other fibers

This hat is made of felt

to start liking or enjoying something very much

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to start liking or enjoying something very much

I really got into jazz music

to enter or reach a place or device

I cannot get into the locked room

to influence someone's behavior or mood

What has gotten into him today

to start being in a situation

I want to get into politics

to influence someone's behavior or mood

The bad mood got into him

to start being interested in something

I started to get into jazz music

to start being in a situation

She got into a difficult situation

to go inside something

I will get into the car

a shift in the way a situation is developing

In scene

a shift in the way a situation is developing

She turned the room into a gym

a chance to do something in a sequence

It is your turn now

to pass something to someone else

Please turn the book to him

to move a switch or knob to make a device start working

Turn the knob to start the machine

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

In scene

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

He felt deeply hurt

to cause physical or emotional damage to someone or something

Don't hurt your brother

to make someone feel physical pain

Don't hurt your knee

feeling sad or offended

She felt hurt by his words

continuously or very often

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continuously or very often

He talks all the time

at some time in the past

In scene

at some time in the past

I once lived here

at the time that; as soon as

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at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

one single occasion

In scene

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

right now without delay

Do it at once

very pleasing or beautiful

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very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

a person who is kind and pleasant

She is a lovely person

nice or enjoyable

We had a lovely day at the park

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

very good or excellent

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very good or excellent

That new song is dope

an illegal substance that affects the mind

He was arrested for selling dope

secret or inside information

I got the inside dope on the meeting

an informal word for a person

Don't act like such a dope

a knitted top with sleeves cut off

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a knitted top with sleeves cut off

He wore a blue sweater vest

a time when you can do something

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a time when you can do something

I had a chance to travel

a possibility that something may happen

There is a chance of rain

a possibility of something bad happening

There is a chance of failure

a problem taken to a court of law

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a problem taken to a court of law

He filed a lawsuit against the company

a state of fighting between countries or groups

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a state of fighting between countries or groups

Many wars happened in the past

organized fights between countries or groups

Wars cause great suffering

a period of fighting between countries or groups

There have been many wars

large organized fights between groups

Wars cause great destruction

to treat a person like a thing, not a human

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to treat a person like a thing, not a human

The media often objectifies women

a person who saves someone from danger

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a person who saves someone from danger

He was my savior in that situation

to think something is true without proof

In scene

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

for all time, always

In scene

for all time, always

I will love you forever

for a very long period

I will remember this day forever

someone accused of a crime in court

In scene

someone accused of a crime in court

The defendant lost the case

someone who is on trial in a court of law

The defendant was found innocent

someone who is accused of a crime in a court of law

The defendant told the judge he was innocent

a person who is on trial in a court of law

The defendant is innocent

to pay attention to sound

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to pay attention to sound

I listen to music

to give attention to a sound or person speaking

I like to listen to music

to give attention to a sound or someone speaking

Please listen to my advice

to hear and focus on something

Listen to the teacher

a written or spoken account of facts or events

In scene

a written or spoken account of facts or events

The police have a record of the accident

the best or highest level ever done

He broke the world record

a flat disc that stores music or sound

I listen to music on an old record

to store sound, video, or information for later use

Please record the meeting

to annoy, provoke, or treat someone in a playful or unkind way

In scene

to annoy, provoke, or treat someone in a playful or unkind way

Do not mess with my little brother

to deliberately cause problems for someone

Don't mess with me

to cause someone to feel uncertain or confused

Do not mess with his head

to play a joke on someone

Do not mess with your brother

a prize or reward given for achievement

In scene

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 set of people who work together

In scene

a set of people who work together

They are a strong team

wanting to hurt someone who did something to you

In scene

wanting to hurt someone who did something to you

He is a vindictive person

a small corner or hidden place

In scene

a small corner or hidden place

She read a book in a quiet nook

a large amount

In scene

a large amount

We have plenty of time

as much as is needed

We have plenty of food for everyone

to a great degree

That room is plenty big for our needs

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

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the act of choosing or the thing chosen

It was a difficult choice

of very good quality

We were served choice wine

the thing that someone prefers most

This blue dress is my choice

to make someone feel very scared

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to make someone feel very scared

The scary movie terrified the children

feeling very scared

The loud noise terrified the baby

relating to government or public affairs

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relating to government or public affairs

He is a political leader

the unique qualities of a person

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the unique qualities of a person

She has a strong personality

a person who is famous on the internet

She is a popular internet personality

very good or impressive

In scene

very good or impressive

The view is incredible

to have knowledge of something

In scene

to have knowledge of something

He knew the truth

understand | to have knowledge of something

I knew the answer

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

In scene

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

to look at something for a period of time

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to look at something for a period of time

I like to watch movies

a small clock worn on the wrist

In scene

a small clock worn on the wrist

My watch is broken

to pay attention to what you are doing

Watch your step on the stairs

to take care of someone or something

Please watch my bag

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

an expression of surprise or admiration

In scene

an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

a word used to show shock or amazement

In scene

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

a public written statement of beliefs or plans

In scene

a public written statement of beliefs or plans

The party published its manifesto

a written statement of beliefs or plans by a group or person

They published a political manifesto

not caring about others' feelings

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not caring about others' feelings

He is insensitive to others' feelings

a piece of clothing covering the lower body

In scene

a piece of clothing covering the lower body

I am wearing black pants

of very poor quality

This movie was pants

to pull someone's pants down as a prank

He decided to pants his friend to embarrass him

a piece of clothing that covers the legs

I bought new blue pants

an emotion that you experience

In scene

an emotion that you experience

Love is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Love is a powerful feeling

the general mood or character of a place

The room has a cozy feeling

a belief or idea that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling it will rain

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I am feeling happy today

to have a physical or emotional feeling

I can feel the wind

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

I feel that we are lost

expecting good things to happen

I have a hopeful feeling about this

the belief that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling he knows

a belief that something is true without proof

She trusts her intuition

a physical or emotional feeling

I have a strange feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Anger is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Joy is a happy feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

She is full of feeling

to have an opinion or attitude

I have a feeling that we should go

to move steadily and smoothly

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to move steadily and smoothly

The river flows into the sea

the blood that comes out of a woman's body during her period

She experienced a heavy flow

a state of being fully focused and enjoying an activity

She was in a state of flow while painting

a small amount of hair

In scene

a small amount of hair

She cut a lock of hair

a device used to keep a door, box, etc. closed or secure

I lost the key to my lock

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

The lock is broken

a small tent-like shape formed by pants

In scene

a small tent-like shape formed by pants

He accidentally had a pants tent during class

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

to stay in one place until something happens

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to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

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

information or understanding about something

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information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a thought or plan in your mind

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a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

a class or session that teaches a skill or subject

In scene

a class or session that teaches a skill or subject

She watched a tutorial to learn Photoshop

an unusual and exciting experience or activity

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an unusual and exciting experience or activity

We had a great adventure in the mountains

without help from anyone

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without help from anyone

She single-handedly organized the event

to move by turning over and over

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to move by turning over and over

The ball rolls away

a small piece of bread for eating

I bought a bread roll

a style of popular music with strong beat

I like rock and roll

to begin an activity

Roll with the changes

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

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used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

to give a part of something to others

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to give a part of something to others

I will share my food with you

to have something in common with someone

We share the same hobby

a part or portion of something

This is your share

to use something at the same time as others

I share a room with him

using something with others at the same time

We share the same office

happening quickly or in a short time

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happening quickly or in a short time

She gave a quick answer

able to think or understand things fast

She has a quick mind

the sensitive flesh under the fingernails or toenails

He cut his nail too short and reached the quick

a small quantity or degree

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a small quantity or degree

I am a little bit tired

a hair coloring technique where the color gradually fades from dark to light

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a hair coloring technique where the color gradually fades from dark to light

She decided to get an ombre hairstyle

a style of hair coloring where the color gradually fades from dark to light

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a style of hair coloring where the color gradually fades from dark to light

This ombre technique is very popular

a thing made to be like another

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a thing made to be like another

I made a copy of the document

to receive and understand a radio message

Copy that, loud and clear

to do something the same way as someone else

She tries to copy her sister

written material for printing or publishing

Please proofread the advertising copy

words that show you are happy about someone's success

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words that show you are happy about someone's success

Congrats on your new job

before now; in the past

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before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

to give money for something

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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

to make something have a streaked, marble-like pattern

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to make something have a streaked, marble-like pattern

She learned how to marbleize paper

to ask an expert for advice

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to ask an expert for advice

You should consult a doctor

to ask a person for information or advice

I need to consult my lawyer

to move over snow on skis

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to move over snow on skis

I love skiing in winter

to move over snow on long, narrow boards attached to your feet

I love skiing in the winter

the part of the body you sit on

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the part of the body you sit on

She shook her booty

valuable things taken by force

The pirates found the booty

a clever or special way of doing something

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a clever or special way of doing something

I learned the trick of baking a cake

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

to speak loudly and angrily to someone

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to speak loudly and angrily to someone

My teacher yelled at me

spoken to loudly and angrily

The yelled at child cried

to suggest or create an idea, plan, or answer

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to suggest or create an idea, plan, or answer

She came up with a great idea

to find or supply something, especially money

Can you come up with the money

to think of or create an idea

She came up with a great plan

concerning something

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concerning something

I have a question regarding the project

a particular point or detail

He spoke regarding this matter

to think of something in a particular way

Regarding him as a friend I trust him

to be about or relate to something

I have a question regarding your plan

to show the way or be in charge

In scene

to show the way or be in charge

She will lead the group

the main character in a play, movie, or show

She played the lead in the movie

a heavy soft metal

Lead is a heavy metal

a person who may be interested in buying a product or service

The police followed a new lead in the case

a large public road vehicle

In scene

a large public road vehicle

I take the bus to work

to remove dirty dishes from a table

He bussed the table after the meal

to take someone somewhere by bus

They bus students to school

to use time doing something

In scene

to use time doing something

She spent the day reading

very tired or lacking energy

I am completely spent

to give money in exchange for something

He spent all his money

already used or consumed

The battery is spent

a response to a question

In scene

a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

very young children who cannot yet walk or talk

In scene

very young children who cannot yet walk or talk

Babies sleep a lot

a personal view or judgment

In scene

a personal view or judgment

What is your opinion?

a personal belief or judgment about something

What is your opinion on this topic

a sudden soft sound

In scene

a sudden soft sound

And then poof it disappeared

to vanish suddenly

He said poof and disappeared

as a result of

In scene

as a result of

We stayed at home because of the rain

due to something

The game was canceled because of the rain

as a result of

We stayed home because of the rain

on account of

We stayed home because of the rain

in a way that is not known to others

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in a way that is not known to others

He secretly left the room

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

a close friend (informal)

In scene

a close friend (informal)

He is my old bud

the small, unopened part of a plant that will grow into a flower

The rose bud is opening

to hit a ball in an unintended, bad way

In scene

to hit a ball in an unintended, bad way

She shanked the ball across the field

a cut of meat from the leg of an animal

This lamb shank is tender

to stab someone with a sharp object

The criminal tried to shank the guard

a sharp homemade knife used as a weapon in prison

The prisoner made a shank from a spoon

to feel hurt or angry due to something rude

In scene

to feel hurt or angry due to something rude

He was offended by her remark

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