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The Office — Season 2 Episode 13

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to have an effect on someone or something

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to have an effect on someone or something

The weather affects my mood

to show a feeling or emotion through your behavior

He affected a look of surprise

to give a document to an official person or office

In scene

to give a document to an official person or office

You must file your report today

a collection of papers or digital data

I opened the file

a line of people one behind another

The students walked in a file

a tool with a rough surface used to smooth or shape things

She used a nail file

without any doubt

In scene

without any doubt

I will definitely come

to stop doing work for a period of time

In scene

to stop doing work for a period of time

I want to take off next Friday

to start to be successful or widely used

The new software really took off this year

to start to be successful or popular

Her career really started to take off

to start to move or leave quickly

The plane will take off soon

to make someone stop thinking about something

This hobby helps take off the stress from your mind

to have a period of time away from work

I will take off next week

to start moving suddenly and fast

He took off as soon as the bell rang

to go away quickly

He took off suddenly

to rise into the air from the ground

The plane will take off now

to take off something, especially clothing

Please take off your shoes

to have a period of time away from work

I will take off next week

to begin a journey or activity

The plane will take off soon

the act of leaving the ground

The plane is ready for take off

to find something pleasant or enjoyable

In scene

to find something pleasant or enjoyable

I like this book

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

to give money in exchange for something

In scene

to give money in exchange for something

He spent all his money

very tired or lacking energy

I am completely spent

to use time doing something

She spent the day reading

already used or consumed

The battery is spent

a covering of artificial hair worn on the head

In scene

a covering of artificial hair worn on the head

She wore a blonde wig

to act in a nervous or anxious way

He started to wig during the test

to make someone feel nervous or worried

This noise really wigs me

the activity of going to stores to buy things

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the activity of going to stores to buy things

I enjoy doing my shopping on Saturdays

the things you buy from a store

I put the shopping in the car

the activity of going to buy things

I am going shopping today

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

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

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

a room where workers take a break

In scene

a room where workers take a break

I will meet you in the break room

a sweet carbonated drink

In scene

a sweet carbonated drink

I want a soda

a sweet fizzy drink

I bought a cold soda at the store

a tool that powers a battery

In scene

a tool that powers a battery

I need a phone charger

to speak words

In scene

to speak words

He said no

already referred to earlier

The said document is missing

to express something in words

He said that he was busy

to speak words

She said she was tired

in a way that causes regret or disappointment

In scene

in a way that causes regret or disappointment

Unfortunately, I cannot come

used to say that something is sad or unlucky

Unfortunately the store is closed today

in a way that shows bad luck or sadness

She responded unfortunately to the bad news

in a way that is sad or disappointing

Unfortunately it is raining today

a person who commits a crime

In scene

a person who commits a crime

The police caught the perp

a person thought to be guilty of a crime

The police finally caught the perp

to follow someone secretly

In scene

to follow someone secretly

The spy tried to lose his tail

the side of a coin opposite the head

Heads or tails

to move fast, especially in a hurry

He tailed it to the station

the back part of something

The dog wagged its tail

to do an activity or task

In scene

to do an activity or task

What are you doing

the act of doing something

Success comes from doing

to perform an action

She is doing her homework

to carry out an action

I am doing my homework

in a way that saves time or effort

In scene

in a way that saves time or effort

He uses his time efficiently

to get into bed to sleep

In scene

to get into bed to sleep

I go to bed at ten

related to the activity of making, buying, or selling goods or services

In scene

related to the activity of making, buying, or selling goods or services

I have a business related meeting today

words used to show you are grateful

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words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In scene

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In fact, it is very cold

something known to be true

In scene

something known to be true

This is a known fact

something that is true or real

It is a fact that the earth is round

something that is true

It is a fact that the earth is round

to understand what someone said or to catch someone

In scene

to understand what someone said or to catch someone

Gotcha, I will do it

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

besides or in addition to what is mentioned

In scene

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

money spent on something

In scene

money spent on something

The travel expense was high

a small, round fruit that grows in bunches

In scene

a small, round fruit that grows in bunches

I like eating green grapes

a shoe with blades or wheels for gliding

In scene

a shoe with blades or wheels for gliding

I bought new skates

a type of flat fish with wings

He caught a skate

to move smoothly on skates

They love to skate in the park

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 feel very sad or without hope

In scene

to feel very sad or without hope

This news depresses me

to make someone feel very sad or without hope

The news depressed him

to press something down

Depress the button to start the machine

a lot of things in a messy state

In scene

a lot of things in a messy state

There is too much clutter on the desk

to fill a space with too many things in a messy way

Do not clutter your desk with papers

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 get or receive something

In scene

to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

In scene

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

to comprehend or grasp meaning

In scene

to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

the meat from the chest of a bird or animal

In scene

the meat from the chest of a bird or animal

I prefer chicken breast

the upper front part of a human body

She held the baby against her breast

the upper front part of the body

The bird puffed out its breast

the two soft parts on a woman's chest

Breast cancer is common

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

In scene

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

See you tomorrow

a round, deep dish used for food or as a trophy

In scene

a round, deep dish used for food or as a trophy

I have a bowl of soup

a contest or tournament, often with a trophy

They played in the big bowl

to throw a ball to a batter in cricket

He learned how to bowl

to roll a ball in a game like ten-pin bowling

He bowls the ball slowly

to act in a particular way toward someone or something

In scene

to act in a particular way toward someone or something

She treats everyone with kindness

to pay for someone else's food or drink

In scene

to pay for someone else's food or drink

I will treat you to lunch today

to give medical care to someone

The doctor will treat the patient

something that gives pleasure

This chocolate is a special treat

to be unable to remember something

In scene

to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to fail to remember something

I always forget his name

able to be exchanged for something else

In scene

able to be exchanged for something else

This coupon is redeemable for a free drink

to see or locate something

In scene

to see or locate something

I found my keys

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

a farm bird kept for its meat and eggs

In scene

a farm bird kept for its meat and eggs

The chicken is eating corn

a situation where two people try to make the other back down first

We played a game of chicken

not brave; afraid

Do not be such a chicken

to learn or discover something

In scene

to learn or discover something

I will find out the answer

to discover that someone has done something wrong or dishonest

I hope he does not find out

to discover or get facts about something

I want to find out the truth

feeling like you want to vomit

In scene

feeling like you want to vomit

I feel nauseous

a short, audible breath through the nose

In scene

a short, audible breath through the nose

I heard a sniffle in the quiet room

to breathe with a wet sound through the nose

The boy kept sniffing because of his cold

to know or recognize something

In scene

to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

to say something to someone

Tell me your name

a place where you buy things

In scene

a place where you buy things

This is a small shop

to buy goods from stores

I like to shop for clothes

to request information

In scene

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

to keep away from someone or something

In scene

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid traffic

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid heavy traffic

to keep away from something

Try to avoid bad habits

the fine threads that grow on a person's head

In scene

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 large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have lots of friends

many times or often

I visit her lots

a group of people

I saw lots of people

a method of deciding something by chance

We decided by drawing lots

a large amount of something

I have lots of friends

a short story with a funny ending

In scene

a short story with a funny ending

He told a funny joke

to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a joke

to say or do things to cause laughter, or indicate a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I was only joking

a funny or clever trick

He played a joke on his friend

saying or doing things to cause laughter, or indicating that a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I told a joke to my friend

things that you must do

In scene

things that you must do

Doing homework is his responsibility

something you are required to do

It is my responsibility to finish the work

feeling sick or unwell

In scene

feeling sick or unwell

I am feeling a bit under the weather today

to reach a place

In scene

to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to become conscious again after being unconscious

In scene

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to go to someone for help or support

You can come to me for help

to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to enter your thoughts

The idea came to me suddenly

to arrive at a point or situation

We have come to a difficult decision

to arrive at a particular situation

The situation has come to an end

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

to become conscious again after being unconscious

She finally came to after the accident

to lead to a particular result

The total bill came to fifty dollars

to go to a place to see someone

Please come to my house this evening

a cause or explanation for something

In scene

a cause or explanation for something

Give me one good reason

the ability to think and make sensible decisions

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

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

not good enough to be accepted

In scene

not good enough to be accepted

His behavior was unacceptable

not allowed or not approved

This behavior is unacceptable

two slices of bread with filling

In scene

two slices of bread with filling

I ate a sandwich for lunch

a place name (a town in England or the US)

Sandwich is a town

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

to cause someone severe physical or mental pain

In scene

to cause someone severe physical or mental pain

They decided to torture him

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

In scene

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to make a low continuous sound with your voice or mouth closed

In scene

to make a low continuous sound with your voice or mouth closed

She likes to hum a song

a low continuous sound

I heard a low hum in the room

to make a low, continuous sound with your voice

She was humming a happy tune

before now; in the past

In scene

before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

to need to do something

In scene

to need to do something

I gotta go now

must or need to

I gotta go now

to make someone stop talking

In scene

to make someone stop talking

He tried to shut her

to make something stop working

Please shut the computer

to stop someone from being part of a group or activity

They shut him out of the conversation

the power to influence a situation

In scene

the power to influence a situation

He has a lot of leverage in this deal

to use something to get an advantage

We can leverage this technology to improve efficiency

to speak with someone

In scene

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

to make something clear or understandable

In scene

to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain this

a statement that makes something clear

Please explain the rules to me

to make something clear or easy to understand

Can you explain this math problem to me

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

Can you explain this rule

a rule about what is right and wrong

In scene

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

not curved or bent; extending in one direction without turning

In scene

not curved or bent; extending in one direction without turning

Draw a straight line

without changing direction or stopping

Go straight to your home

sexually attracted to people of the opposite gender

He is straight

direct and truthful

Give me a straight answer

a strong feeling of romantic attraction

In scene

a strong feeling of romantic attraction

I have a crush on him

the quality of a person's mind or feelings

I have a crush on him

to press something with great force

He crushed the empty can

to beat someone completely

Our team will crush the rival

a physical feeling that shows an illness

In scene

a physical feeling that shows an illness

Fever is a common symptom of the flu

smart in a tricky way

In scene

smart in a tricky way

He is a slick salesman

smooth and difficult to hold

The road is slick with rain

very smooth and shiny

The road was slick after the rain

costing nothing, without charge

In scene

costing nothing, without charge

This water is free

having no work or obligations

I am free this afternoon

able to do what you want without limits

The bird is free

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

They decided to free the bird from the cage

more physically attractive

In scene

more physically attractive

She looks sexier in that dress

the part of the body you use to walk

In scene

the part of the body you use to walk

My leg hurts

one section of a long journey or event

This is the final leg of the trip

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