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The Office — Season 3 Episode 6

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CEFR level

a meeting for discussion or training

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a meeting for discussion or training

I attended a seminar on marketing

a meeting for discussion or training on a particular topic

I attended an interesting seminar today

lasting for a short time

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lasting for a short time

This is a temporary solution

lasting for only a short time

This is a temporary solution

a soft, sweet candy

In scene

a soft, sweet candy

I like eating marshmallows

a soft, sweet, spongy food often used in desserts

We roasted marshmallows over the campfire

able to be used or obtained

In scene

able to be used or obtained

Is this seat available?

free

This seat is available

prepared and able to be used or shown

The report is available now.

a human individual

In scene

a human individual

Every person is different

a human being

He is a good person

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

one single occasion

In scene

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

at some time in the past

I once lived here

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

right now without delay

Do it at once

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

Okay, let's go

the shared customs and beliefs of a group

In scene

the shared customs and beliefs of a group

Every country has its own culture

a group of bacteria grown for study

The doctor ordered a bacterial culture test

the shared beliefs and way of life of a group

Turkey has a rich culture

a group of cells or organisms grown for study

They grew a new cell culture in the lab

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

In scene

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

to have your home or origin in a place

In scene

to have your home or origin in a place

I come from Turkey

to be from a place or source

I come from a small town

to be from a place

Problems come from stress

to give off small flashes of light

In scene

to give off small flashes of light

The diamonds sparkle in the light

a set of clothes worn to look like someone or something else

In scene

a set of clothes worn to look like someone or something else

He wore a pirate costume

to get something by paying money

In scene

to get something by paying money

I want to buy a car

to accept something as true

I don't buy his story

to cause someone to receive something, often a problem or a charge

His arrogance bought him a lot of trouble

something that you buy

This dress was a great buy

a strong alcoholic drink

In scene

a strong alcoholic drink

He bought some liquor

a strong alcoholic beverage

Liquor is not allowed here

not knowing something

In scene

not knowing something

He is ignorant of the rules

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

the one after fifth

In scene

the one after fifth

He finished in sixth place

coming after the fifth

He lives on the sixth floor

stated in a direct way

In scene

stated in a direct way

He gave explicit instructions

making someone want to know or learn more

In scene

making someone want to know or learn more

The book is very interesting

a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something

This book is very interesting

causing curiosity or attention

This is an interesting story

one thousand thousand

In scene

one thousand thousand

A million people live here

a sweet snack made of graham crackers, chocolate, and toasted marshmallows

In scene

a sweet snack made of graham crackers, chocolate, and toasted marshmallows

We made s'mores at the campfire

a sweet snack made of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows

In scene

a sweet snack made of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows

I love eating a s'more

a sweet treat made with chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers

I want to eat a smore

to make someone feel very tired

In scene

to make someone feel very tired

Walking all day will tire you

the rubber part of a wheel that touches the road

The car needs a new tire

used to say something positive despite a problem

In scene

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

to go somewhere with someone

In scene

to go somewhere with someone

Do you want to come with me

to exist or happen at the same time as something

This phone comes with a charger.

to be provided or sold as part of something else

This phone comes with a charger

to be provided together with something

The phone comes with a charger

a small van used for carrying passengers

In scene

a small van used for carrying passengers

We bought a minivan for the family

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

relating to a diet without meat

In scene

relating to a diet without meat

I am a vegetarian

containing only food from plants, no meat or animal products

In scene

containing only food from plants, no meat or animal products

This meal is vegetarian

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

friendly and talkative

In scene

friendly and talkative

She is very outgoing

going out or being sent out

Check the outgoing mail

happening after a particular time

In scene

happening after a particular time

We will eat later

happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

no longer living

The late king died long ago

happening or done not long ago

That is a later development

at a time in the future or after a particular event

I will do it later

at a time that comes after the present

See you later

at a time in the future

I will be back later

happening after the expected time

The later train arrived at midnight

old

This is a later work of the artist

not on time

He is later than usual

not on time

She is later than we expected

at a time after now

I will see you later

not easy; requiring effort

In scene

not easy; requiring effort

This exam is very difficult

to say no to or not accept

In scene

to say no to or not accept

He rejected the offer

something that has been refused or not accepted

The factory sells the rejects cheaply

something that has been refused or not accepted

This shirt is a reject

a group of people related by blood or marriage

In scene

a group of people related by blood or marriage

I love my family

a set of directions for making food

Please follow the family for this dish

one part of a television or radio series

I watched the first family of the show

to take part in a fight

In scene

to take part in a fight

The soldiers battle for the city

to try to defeat someone or something

The soldiers battle for the city

a long and difficult disagreement or fight in a court of law

They fought a long battle in court

to try very hard to deal with a difficult situation

They battle against the storm

to urge someone to do something

In scene

to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

used to show something is surprising or extreme

In scene

used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

to make a choice or decision about something

In scene

to make a choice or decision about something

I need to decide what to eat

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

to a greater extent or degree

In scene

to a greater extent or degree

We need further information

to help the progress or development of something

She took the course to further her career

to a greater distance

The park is further than I thought

to help the progress or development of something

They want to further their shared goals

a long way away

In scene

a long way away

The store is too far

left to be done or completed

How far are you with your homework

to a large extent

This car is far better

until the present time

So far everything is good

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

a word used to say goodbye

In scene

a word used to say goodbye

He bade his friends adieu

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

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

a category or class of things

In scene

a category or class of things

What type of music do you like

to not continue an action

He is a weird type of person

to write using a keyboard

I am typing an email

to perform a medical test

The doctor typed his blood

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing 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

the part of the body connecting the head to the torso

In scene

the part of the body connecting the head to the torso

She wore a scarf around her neck

to kiss and hug someone romantically

They were necking in the park

a situation where someone is closely watching or pressuring you

My boss is breathing down my neck

a narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas

The village lies on a narrow neck of land

someone who has been hurt or treated badly

In scene

someone who has been hurt or treated badly

He was a victim of the accident

a fried or baked pastry filled with spiced vegetables or meat

In scene

a fried or baked pastry filled with spiced vegetables or meat

I love eating samosas for a snack

to say words to someone

In scene

to say words to someone

He is talkin to me

to speak about a subject with someone

We are talking about our plans

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

not any person

In scene

not any person

No one is home

any person

No one knows the answer

not any person at all

No one is at home

to understand or notice something

In scene

to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

In scene

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

Please sign the contract here

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

very nice or enjoyable

In scene

very nice or enjoyable

It was a delightful evening

to send a written message by phone

In scene

to send a written message by phone

Please text me later

a piece of writing

Please read this text carefully

a written message sent on a phone

I sent him a text

to send a written message by phone

I will text you later

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

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

a person who studies physics

In scene

a person who studies physics

Einstein was a famous physicist

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

a loose, collarless shirt worn in South Asia

In scene

a loose, collarless shirt worn in South Asia

He wore a white cotton kurta to the wedding

containing a lot of something

In scene

containing a lot of something

The room was filled with flowers

containing a large amount of something

The bag is filled with books

to make something full

The jar was filled with cookies

to make something full by putting something in it

He filled the glass with water

in a place where many people can see or hear you

In scene

in a place where many people can see or hear you

It is rude to shout in public

to be the right size or shape to go into a space

In scene

to be the right size or shape to go into a space

The key fits the lock perfectly

right for a particular situation

He is not fit for the job

strong and in good physical shape

She exercises to stay fit

a sudden, uncontrolled burst of physical movement

He had a fit of anger

said when you make a small mistake

In scene

said when you make a small mistake

Oops, I dropped the pen

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

in a way that causes wonder or surprise

In scene

in a way that causes wonder or surprise

He is amazingly fast

an informal word for a woman

In scene

an informal word for a woman

She is a great gal

very good or great

In scene

very good or great

This cake is super

higher than something in position

The prefix super indicates a position above

a person who manages a building

Call the super for the leak

to a great degree

I am super tired

having many sexual partners

In scene

having many sexual partners

He called her slutty

very good or impressive

In scene

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

a sweet, crisp cracker made from whole wheat flour

In scene

a sweet, crisp cracker made from whole wheat flour

I like to eat graham crackers

a thin, crisp cookie often used in desserts

I like to eat graham crackers with milk

used to ask for information

In scene

used to ask for information

What is your name

used to ask for information

What is your name?

having the same appearance or quality

In scene

having the same appearance or quality

The two brothers look alike

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

friendly and generous

In scene

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

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

causing strong dislike or revulsion

In scene

causing strong dislike or revulsion

Such behavior is disgusting

causing strong dislike or revulsion

The garbage smells disgusting

feeling strong dislike or revulsion

This food is disgusting

very unpleasant or offensive

His behavior was disgusting

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

In scene

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

a car that you pay to ride in

In scene

a car that you pay to ride in

I called a taxi cab

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