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The Office — Season 1 Episode 4

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a list of days, weeks, and months of a year

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a list of days, weeks, and months of a year

Check the calendar for the date

to be in a particular place

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to be in a particular place

The company is located in London

to discover where something is

I cannot locate my keys

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

In scene

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

a sickness or medical problem

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a sickness or medical problem

Heart disease is dangerous

a person who keeps and checks financial records

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a person who keeps and checks financial records

The accountant checked the company books

a person who keeps financial records

She works as an accountant

relating to the brain

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relating to the brain

This is a cerebral process

an organized activity with rules for fun or sport

In scene

an organized activity with rules for fun or sport

I love this game

natural ability at something

Her game is improving

a planned series of actions to achieve a goal over a long period

He plays a long game to win the election

ready to try something

Are you game for a long hike

the most important thing for achieving something

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the most important thing for achieving something

Hard work is the key to success

a way to enter or use something

This card is the key to the building

the important factor for

Hard work is the key to success

to learn or be told something

In scene

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

true or accurate

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true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

In scene

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

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the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

to find an answer to a problem or understand something

In scene

to find an answer to a problem or understand something

I need to figure out this puzzle

to find the answer to a problem or to understand how something works

I will figure out how to fix this

to understand something after thinking

I can't figure out how this works

to think or believe something is likely

I figured out it would rain

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

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

a very short period of time

In scene

a very short period of time

Wait a moment

the present time or period

I am busy at the moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment please

a very brief period

It only took a moment

to work or act in secret

In scene

to work or act in secret

The detective went undercover to catch the thieves

to work secretly using a false identity

The detective went undercover to catch the thief

relating to casual talk in a workplace

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relating to casual talk in a workplace

Everyone chatted at the water cooler

a machine that keeps drinking water cool

I got a drink from the water cooler

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

feeling sorrow or unhappiness

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feeling sorrow or unhappiness

I feel sad today

to use time doing something

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to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

to risk money on a game or event

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to risk money on a game or event

He likes to gamble on horse races

playing games for money

He likes to gamble on cards

to take a dangerous chance

He decided to gamble his life on this mission

a feeling of being nervous or upset

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a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

feeling nervous or concerned

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feeling nervous or concerned

I am worried about the exam

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

a flat surface for holding or displaying things

In scene

a flat surface for holding or displaying things

Put the books on the shelf

to put something on a shelf for storage or display

He shelved the documents

a flat surface for holding or displaying things

Put the book on the shelf

the act of making something better

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the act of making something better

I can see a big improvement in your work

the state of having no light

In scene

the state of having no light

The room is very dark

having a color that is not light

He has dark hair

not known or seen by most people

They have a dark past

feeling unhappy or without hope

He had a dark thought

coins or paper notes used to buy things

In scene

coins or paper notes used to buy things

I have some money

the physical structure of a person or animal

In scene

the physical structure of a person or animal

Exercise is good for your body

a group of people who are part of an organization

The governing body meets today

a physical thing

This metal body reflects light

a human being

There was a body on the floor

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 put or keep out of sight

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to put or keep out of sight

She is hiding the letter

the act of staying out of sight

The children are hiding in the garden

the activities of government and public affairs

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the activities of government and public affairs

I am interested in politics

a person's ideas or opinions about government and public affairs

Their politics are very conservative

activities related to gaining or using power in a group

Office politics can be difficult

the ability to see

In scene

the ability to see

Her sight is getting worse

to suddenly see someone or something

They sighted a ship in the distance

something that you see

The waterfall is a wonderful sight

to hear something without the speaker knowing

In scene

to hear something without the speaker knowing

I overheard their conversation

to hear something without meaning to

I overheard their private conversation

to hear something without meaning to

I overheard them talking in the hall

very friendly with someone

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very friendly with someone

They have become quite chummy lately

to say something to someone

In scene

to say something to someone

Tell me your name

to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

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

very pleasant to taste

In scene

very pleasant to taste

This cake is delicious

very enjoyable or satisfying

This cake is delicious

a feeling of sadness or disappointment

In scene

a feeling of sadness or disappointment

It is a shame that the store is closed

to make someone feel bad about something they did

They shamed him for lying

a feeling of being bad or wrong about something you did

He felt a deep sense of shame

a large amount of money won in a game or lottery

In scene

a large amount of money won in a game or lottery

He won the jackpot in the lottery

used to express surprise or shock

In scene

used to express surprise or shock

My gosh, look at that cake!

to stop being seen or found

In scene

to stop being seen or found

The sun disappeared behind the clouds

the air taken into the lungs

In scene

the air taken into the lungs

Take a deep breath

a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

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a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

We walked for a mile

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

In scene

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

The town is one mile away

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

The town is one mile away

as a result of

In scene

as a result of

We stayed home because of the rain

due to something

The game was canceled because of the rain

as a result of

We stayed at home because of the rain

on account of

We stayed home because of the rain

to give someone a job

In scene

to give someone a job

They want to hire a new manager

a person who has been given a job

They welcomed the new hire

to give someone a job

We need to hire more staff

to pay money to use something for a time

We decided to hire a car for our holiday

without any doubt; totally

In scene

without any doubt; totally

I absolutely agree with you

new information about something

In scene

new information about something

I have some good news for you

the son of your brother or sister

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the son of your brother or sister

My nephew is five years old

very good or impressive

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very good or impressive

This view is awesome

very good or impressive

Your performance was awesome

very good or impressive

That is an awesome idea

extremely impressive or enjoyable

That movie was awesome

to talk informally

In scene

to talk informally

We chat every day

a small animal with fur that people keep as a pet

The cat is sleeping on the sofa

a friendly, casual conversation

We had a nice chat

to promise that something will happen

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to promise that something will happen

I guarantee you will love this movie

the part of a room that you walk on

In scene

the part of a room that you walk on

Please clean the floor

a story or level of a building

I live on the third floor

the right to speak in a meeting or debate

The chairperson gave her the floor

to shock or surprise someone greatly

The news floored him

to push a car pedal all the way down

He decided to floor it on the highway

to bring or come together in one place

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to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

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

a long narrow strip of colored paper used for decoration

In scene

a long narrow strip of colored paper used for decoration

We hung streamers for the party

a person who broadcasts live video content online

The streamer is playing a video game

a small flat baked treat with chocolate pieces

In scene

a small flat baked treat with chocolate pieces

I ate a delicious chocolate chip

a small piece of chocolate used in cookies and other baked goods

I added chocolate chips to the cookie dough

a small piece of sweet chocolate

The child ate a small chocolate chip

a cookie with small pieces of chocolate

She baked a chocolate chip

to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

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to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

I freaked out when I saw the spider

to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

She freaked when she saw the spider

a feeling of great pleasure

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a feeling of great pleasure

Her face was full of joy

the state of being happy

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the state of being happy

Money cannot buy happiness

perhaps

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perhaps

Maybe he is late

possibly; used to express uncertainty

Maybe it will rain

something that might happen or be true

It is a maybe

a rule about what is right and wrong

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a rule about what is right and wrong

He has a strong sense of personal ethic

a set of moral beliefs or values

He has a strong code of ethics

to move to a place

In scene

to move to a place

Come here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Come now do not be upset

to occur or take place

How did this come about

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

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

no more than

In scene

no more than

It is only a scratch

being the one and only

In scene

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

things made from thin sheets used for writing or printing, made to be sold

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things made from thin sheets used for writing or printing, made to be sold

We sell various paper products in our store

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

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

to push a finger or object into something

In scene

to push a finger or object into something

She poked him in the arm

to push or prod someone or something with a finger or a pointed object

Don't poke the bear

to look around a place to find information

He was poking around the old desk

to watch someone secretly

In scene

to watch someone secretly

They used a camera to spy on him

to watch someone without them knowing

He tried to spy on his neighbors

to observe someone without them knowing

The detective decided to spy on the suspect

to look at something carefully

In scene

to look at something carefully

Please check your answers

a written order to a bank to pay money

In scene

a written order to a bank to pay money

Can I have the check please

a piece of paper showing how much money you owe for a service or meal

Could we have the check please

a design of small squares, often on fabric

He wore a check shirt

to do fun or exciting things that you usually do not do

In scene

to do fun or exciting things that you usually do not do

You should live a little and go on a trip

short pieces of writing to help you remember something

In scene

short pieces of writing to help you remember something

I took notes during the lecture

a document that represents a debt or investment

He signed the notes for the loan

something important or worth noticing

Her achievement is of note

a single sound in music

She played beautiful notes on the piano

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

to think that something will happen

In scene

to think that something will happen

I expect a call today

to be pregnant with a baby

She is expecting a baby

to be required or expected to do something

You are expected to come

content

I expect a reply soon

the act of organizing a social event

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the act of organizing a social event

Event preparation takes a lot of time

the process of arranging a social gathering

Party planning is my favorite job

the activity of arranging social events

She is good at party planning

the activity of planning social events

I enjoy organizing events for friends

a sweet brown food made from cocoa

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a sweet brown food made from cocoa

I like chocolate cake

a sweet food made from cacao

I love chocolate

a brown food made from cacao, often eaten as candy

I like eating dark chocolate

an informal discussion between people

In scene

an informal discussion between people

We had a long conversation

wrongful or criminal deception for financial gain

In scene

wrongful or criminal deception for financial gain

He was arrested for credit card fraud

a person who pretends to be someone they are not

He is a total fraud

a very short unit of time

In scene

a very short unit of time

Wait a sec

an increase in something

In scene

an increase in something

The new plan gave a boost to sales

to push or lift someone or something up

He boosted her up to the window

to take something without permission

The teenager boosted a bike

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