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The Office — Season 3 Episode 7

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full of emotion or excitement

In scene

full of emotion or excitement

Her reaction was very dramatic

showing strong feelings in a way that is not natural

She gave a dramatic sigh

very beautiful or noticeable in a way that makes you feel strong emotion

The mountains had a dramatic view

very great or noticeable

There was a dramatic change in the weather

full of strong feeling or emotion

She gave a dramatic performance

to stop a relationship or activity

In scene

to stop a relationship or activity

They broke up the session

to crack or split something

The ice began to break up

to skate fast across the ice in hockey

The player will break up the ice

to feel very sad or emotional

He broke up when he heard the news

the ending of a romantic relationship

The break-up happened last week

to end a romantic relationship

They decided to break up

to be reasonable or understandable

In scene

to be reasonable or understandable

This does not make sense

to be logical or understandable

What you are saying makes sense

to be logical or easy to understand

Your explanation makes sense

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

an unspecified place

In scene

an unspecified place

I want to go someplace quiet

an unspecified place

Let's go someplace quiet

an unspecified place

Let us go someplace quiet

a period of 60 seconds

In scene

a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree

One degree contains sixty minutes

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

something that is wrong or incorrect

In scene

something that is wrong or incorrect

I made a mistake

to think something is different than it really is

I mistook him for his brother

the evening before today

In scene

the evening before today

I went to the cinema last night

the evening before today

I slept well last night

to use something to get an advantage

In scene

to use something to get an advantage

We can leverage this technology to improve efficiency

the power to influence a situation

He has a lot of leverage in this deal

the first thing you do at the start of a period

In scene

the first thing you do at the start of a period

The first thing you need to do is register

the first time something happens

That was the first thing I noticed

the most important or basic piece of information about a subject

First thing you need to learn is grammar

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

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

In scene

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

to express a future plan or intention

In scene

to express a future plan or intention

I am going to study

to regularly be present at a place for a purpose

I am going to university

used to express what you plan to do

We are going to move

to intend or be about to do something

I am going to study today

an expression of surprise or admiration

In scene

an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

a unit of weight, also used informally to mean a lot

In scene

a unit of weight, also used informally to mean a lot

I have a ton of homework

something that is not included in a general rule

There is a ton to every rule

a large number or amount of people

A ton of people arrived

the fashionable upper class in British society

She belongs to the ton

until the present time

In scene

until the present time

So far everything is good

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

the act of changing the way an organization or system is organized

In scene

the act of changing the way an organization or system is organized

The company went through a major restructuring

unusual or odd

In scene

unusual or odd

This is a weird smell

to make someone feel strange or uncomfortable

He weirded me out

to make someone feel strange or uneasy

His comment really weirded me out

not normal or ordinary

He had a weird dream last night

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn it, I forgot my keys

an exclamation used to show frustration, anger, or disappointment

Damn it I missed the bus

to continue despite difficulties

In scene

to continue despite difficulties

I know it is hard, but hang in there

a piece of information sent to someone

In scene

a piece of information sent to someone

I sent you a message

to send information to someone

I will message him later

a piece of information sent to someone

She left a message for you

a written message sent on a phone

He sent a message by phone

content

I received a short message

a written note sent to someone

Please leave a message

the measured period in which things happen

In scene

the measured period in which things happen

I have waited for a long time

existing for a long period

I have lived here for a long time

lasting for a long period of time

This is a long time project

a long duration of time

I have not seen you for a long time

having been in a particular position, state, or relationship for a long period

She is a long-time member of this club

a person who works for an employer

In scene

a person who works for an employer

He is a new employee

causing admiration or wonder

In scene

causing admiration or wonder

The view is amazing

causing great surprise or wonder

It was an amazing sight

very good or surprising in a good way

You did an amazing job

to move toward or arrive at a place

In scene

to move toward or arrive at a place

The train is coming

happening or appearing soon

The coming weeks will be busy

to move from a higher place to a lower one

My friend is coming to my house

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 be referred to by a particular name

In scene

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

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

besides or in addition to what is mentioned

In scene

besides or in addition to what is mentioned

Who else is coming?

a different one

In scene

a different one

I want to go somewhere else

in a different way

How else can I do this

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

a paved path for vehicles and people to travel on

In scene

a paved path for vehicles and people to travel on

The road is very long

a later time or situation

We have a long road ahead of us

a long, hard surface for vehicles

The road is long

words used to show you are grateful

In scene

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

all people

In scene

all people

Everybody is here

every person

Everybody likes pizza

different from what is normal or usual

In scene

different from what is normal or usual

Today is a special day

a product or service that is not usual or is temporarily available

The lunch special is very cheap

something that gives pleasure

Getting ice cream was a special treat

different from what is usual

Today is a very special day

at a short distance away

In scene

at a short distance away

My house is close to the park

not open

In scene

not open

Please close the door

paying a lot of attention to details

Please pay close attention to the details

to surround and catch someone

The police close on the suspect

not any person

In scene

not any person

Nobody is home

no person at all

Nobody was in the room

no person

He felt like a nobody

a person of no importance or influence

He felt like a nobody at school

coins or paper notes used to buy things

In scene

coins or paper notes used to buy things

I have some money

a person who works in an office and handles paperwork

In scene

a person who works in an office and handles paperwork

She is a secretary

a person who does office work for someone else

The secretary managed the boss's calendar

a person who holds a high administrative position in an organization or government

The secretary leads the department

a person who does office work

A secretary helps with general office duties

able to work or succeed

In scene

able to work or succeed

This is a viable plan

too careful

In scene

too careful

He is very picky about food

tardy

In scene

tardy

I am late for work

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

not on time

I am late for work

to understand something after thinking

In scene

to understand something after thinking

I can't figure it out

a written symbol representing a number

The figure is written here

the form or shape of a person or thing

It is a strange figure

a person who is important or known

He is a leading figure in politics

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

to move into a room or building

In scene

to move into a room or building

Please come in

to be sold or found in a particular form

This dress comes in red

to have a part or role in a situation

Where does the expert come in

to finish in a particular position in a competition

She came in second in the race

to arrive or finish in a position

She came in first in the race

to be useful in a situation

This tool will come in handy later

to become involved in a situation

They asked me to come in on the project

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

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

not dangerous or risky

In scene

not dangerous or risky

You are safe here

to be very sure about something

It is a safe bet

able to be trusted to do a job well

She is a safe choice for the job

a locked metal box used to store valuable items

The documents are in the safe

to a small degree

In scene

to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

In scene

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

I read a book

to arrange to use something in advance

I want to book a room

to officially record someone's arrest in police records

The police decided to book the suspect

a written work with pages

I am reading a good book

a strong feeling of anger or shock

In scene

a strong feeling of anger or shock

The news caused public outrage

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

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

In scene

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

He bowls the ball slowly

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

animals from the sea that people eat

In scene

animals from the sea that people eat

I love eating seafood

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

new information about something

In scene

new information about something

I have some good news

a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

In scene

a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

We walked for a mile

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

one only, each separate

In scene

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

to be told about something

In scene

to be told about something

Did you hear about the accident?

to receive information or news about a specific person or thing

Did you hear about the accident

to get information about something

I heard about the meeting

to get information about something

Did you hear about the news

the act of dealing with or controlling something

In scene

the act of dealing with or controlling something

Good management is important for success

the people who run a business or organization

The management decided to hire more staff

the qualities that make someone suitable for a role

His management is perfect for this role

the people who run a business or organization

The management decided to change the policy

a piece of land used for growing crops or raising animals

In scene

a piece of land used for growing crops or raising animals

The farm is big

to grow plants or raise animals on land

They farm wheat

a piece of land used for growing food or keeping animals

He works on the farm

to do something with others

In scene

to do something with others

We need to work together

in the same place or group as each other

In scene

in the same place or group as each other

We study together

in a romantic relationship again after a breakup

They got back together recently

to join separate parts to make a single whole

How much is it all together

in a sensible and well-planned way

She is a very together person

of a higher quality or more suitable

In scene

of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to a greater extent

In scene

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

You had better leave now

a game where you roll a ball to knock down pins

In scene

a game where you roll a ball to knock down pins

I like bowling

a game where you roll a ball to knock down pins

We go bowling every weekend

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

We went bowling last weekend

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

to make or do something without planning

In scene

to make or do something without planning

He had to improvise his speech

to create or perform something without preparation

The musicians had to improvise during the concert

to make or do something without preparation

He had to improvise his speech

not able to be changed

In scene

not able to be changed

This is my final decision

a test at the end of a course

I have a final tomorrow

happening at the end

This is the final chapter

the last game in a competition to decide the winner

Our team reached the final

relating to a specific region

In scene

relating to a specific region

They have a regional office in Istanbul

a person who is second in rank or authority

In scene

a person who is second in rank or authority

She is the number two in this office

the number 2

You are number two on the list

solid waste from the body

The child needs to go number two

the one that comes after first

She finished number two

the parts of the body you stand on

In scene

the parts of the body you stand on

My feet are cold

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The wall is ten feet high

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The room is 10 feet wide

to no longer have something

In scene

to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not understand what someone is saying

You are losing me

to not know where you are

I always lose my keys

to be beaten in a game or competition

We did not want to lose the game

to stop living

She lost her father last year

to not win a game or contest

They will lose the match

to no longer have something

I do not want to lose this chance

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

to be unable to find something

Did you lose your wallet

to stop having something you had before

He lost his job yesterday

to stop having something

I lost my focus

to no longer have something

I often lose my keys

to say words to someone

In scene

to say words to someone

I can speak English

at this very moment

I am speaking right now

to communicate using words in a particular language

Do you speak Spanish

to say words to someone

Please speak slowly

to say words to someone

He speaks to the crowd

a substance that flows easily

In scene

a substance that flows easily

The engine needs more fluid

smooth and continuous

Her movement was fluid

in a complete or absolute way

In scene

in a complete or absolute way

I totally agree with you

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

in a kind and respectful way

In scene

in a kind and respectful way

You are cordially invited to the party

a basic unit of money in the US and some other countries

In scene

a basic unit of money in the US and some other countries

This book costs ten dollars

the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

This book costs ten dollars

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 cause slight anger or bother

In scene

to cause slight anger or bother

He keeps annoying his sister

to make someone feel slightly angry or upset

His loud music annoyed the neighbors

causing slight anger or bother

Stop making that noise, it annoys me

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 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

in every way or to the full degree

In scene

in every way or to the full degree

I completely forgot about the meeting

materials used for writing, such as paper and pens

In scene

materials used for writing, such as paper and pens

I went to the store to buy some stationery

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