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The Office — Season 3 Episode 19

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to make someone feel afraid or in danger

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to make someone feel afraid or in danger

He threatened to call the police

to put someone or something in danger

Smoking threatens your health

to say you will hurt someone or cause trouble if they do not do what you want

He threatened to quit his job

a set of matching jacket and trousers

In scene

a set of matching jacket and trousers

He wore a black suit to the wedding

to be right or suitable for someone or something

This time suits me well

a claim or dispute brought to a court of law

He brought a suit against his neighbor

to accept something unpleasant without complaining

In scene

to accept something unpleasant without complaining

It is a tough job, but you just have to suck it up

a place to live that is part of a larger building

In scene

a place to live that is part of a larger building

I live in a small apartment

a set of rooms to live in

Your apartment is very beautiful

a place to live that is part of a larger building

She lives in a small apartment

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

attracted to both men and women

In scene

attracted to both men and women

He is bisexual

relating to people who are attracted to both men and women

She identifies as bisexual

moving in one direction and then the opposite

In scene

moving in one direction and then the opposite

He walked back and forth

a conversation or discussion between two people

They had a quick back and forth about the plan

moving in one direction and then the opposite

The pendulum swings back and forth

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

people who are greatly admired for their courage or achievements

In scene

people who are greatly admired for their courage or achievements

Firefighters are true heroes

to show or tell something that was hidden

In scene

to show or tell something that was hidden

He gave me a useful tip about the exam

the pointed end of something

The tip of the pencil is broken

extra money given for service

He left a big tip

a large heap of waste or earth

The truck took the waste to the tip

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

to be very bad or unpleasant

In scene

to be very bad or unpleasant

This movie sucks

to pull something into your mouth using suction

The baby sucks its thumb

to pull liquid into the mouth

The baby likes to suck milk

to use the mouth to sexually stimulate someone's genitals

She sucked him

a group of people, especially family or friends

In scene

a group of people, especially family or friends

My folks are coming to visit

the people in a family

I am visiting my folks this weekend

relating to the traditional culture of ordinary people

She likes to listen to folk music

silly or unreasonable

In scene

silly or unreasonable

That is a ridiculous idea

in a way that is silly or unreasonable

The price is ridiculous

very silly or unreasonable

You look ridiculous in that hat

very foolish or unreasonable

Your idea is completely ridiculous

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

without any doubt; totally

In scene

without any doubt; totally

I absolutely agree with you

moving from inside to outside a place

In scene

moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

to go back to a place

In scene

to go back to a place

I will return to my home

to move back to a place or state

She will return to work tomorrow

to go back to a topic or place

I will return to this topic later

relating to the body

In scene

relating to the body

He is in good physical health

relating to the physical world, not spiritual

The physical world is complex

a medical check-up of a person's body

I need to go for my yearly physical

of or relating to the body

He needs physical exercise daily

a playful, invented word with no fixed meaning

In scene

a playful, invented word with no fixed meaning

He shouted pippity when he was excited

despite that; nevertheless

In scene

despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

a part of an organization

In scene

a part of an organization

He works in the sales department

a particular area of activity or interest

He works in the sales department

a part of a large organization that does a specific job

She works in the marketing department

a part of a store or organization

This is the clothing department

existing as a fact

In scene

existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

a large box or container for storing things

In scene

a large box or container for storing things

Put the trash in the bin

a part of a large organization

In scene

a part of a large organization

Our bank has a branch in the city center

a local office of a large company or organization

The bank has a new branch in the city center

a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk

The bird sat on a branch

to hurt someone with a sharp object

In scene

to hurt someone with a sharp object

He stabbed the thief

a try at doing something

I will take a stab at it

to hurt someone who trusts you

He stabbed his friend by telling a lie

to push a sharp object into something

She stabbed the pin into the map

work that needs to be done because someone else did not do their part

In scene

work that needs to be done because someone else did not do their part

He had to pick up the slack

to work less hard than you should

Don't slack off at work

freedom from strictness or extra time

He gave me some slack

happening or existing now

In scene

happening or existing now

Focus on the present

to make something happen

This situation presents a problem

to give or offer something to someone

She presented him with a gift

a thing given to someone

I bought a present for my friend

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

a person who is lower in rank or position

In scene

a person who is lower in rank or position

He manages five subordinates

a way of looking at a situation

In scene

a way of looking at a situation

Try a different angle

the space between two lines that meet

This is a right angle

to position something at a slant

Please angle the camera down

to try to get or achieve something in a clever way

He is angling for a promotion

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

In scene

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

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

In scene

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

to take something in your hand or lift it

In scene

to take something in your hand or lift it

Pick it up from the floor

to learn something without formal teaching

I picked up some Spanish while traveling

to start again after stopping

Let's pick it up tomorrow

to take something in your hand or lift it

Please pick up the pen

a long soft seat for two or more people

In scene

a long soft seat for two or more people

I sat on the couch

to express something in a particular way

The request was couched in polite terms

happening quickly or in a short time

In scene

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 piece of equipment worn on the shoulder for protection

In scene

a piece of equipment worn on the shoulder for protection

He wears shoulder pads in football

a padded piece worn on the shoulder

This jacket has shoulder pads

an action that is against the law

In scene

an action that is against the law

Stealing is a crime

the act of betraying your country

He was punished for the crime of betraying his country

an act that is against the law

Stealing is a serious crime

a person who fights

In scene

a person who fights

He is a brave fighter

a fast military plane used in war

The pilot flew the fighter

coming from or involving someone not part of the main group

In scene

coming from or involving someone not part of the main group

We cannot share your data with a third party

a person not involved in a situation

The dispute was settled by a third party

a person or group not directly involved in a situation

We hired a third party to manage the project

a group that is not one of the two main ones

We hired a third party to manage the files

the number 8

In scene

the number 8

I have eight apples

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

to look at something carefully

Please check your answers

a design of small squares, often on fabric

He wore a check shirt

the day when a TV show or program is first shown

In scene

the day when a TV show or program is first shown

The air date of the show is Friday

a mental image of what the future could be like

In scene

a mental image of what the future could be like

He has a clear vision for the future

to deal with a problem or situation

In scene

to deal with a problem or situation

I will take care of the dishes

to be responsible for someone or something

She takes care of the children

to look after or handle something

Please take care of the dog

a period of one thousand years

In scene

a period of one thousand years

We are in a new millennium

a period of one thousand years

The castle is over a millennium old

to make someone feel physical pain

In scene

to make someone feel physical pain

Don't hurt your knee

to cause physical or emotional damage to someone or something

Don't hurt your brother

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

He felt deeply hurt

feeling sad or offended

She felt hurt by his words

to tell someone about something

In scene

to tell someone about something

So you know we are leaving early

recently made or created

In scene

recently made or created

I have a new car

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

money you earn for doing a job

In scene

money you earn for doing a job

She earns a high salary

money paid regularly for work

The salary is paid on time

fixed regular pay for work

He has a high salary

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

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

at a greater height or position

In scene

at a greater height or position

The price is higher now

more than usual

The price is higher now

at a more advanced level

She studies at a higher level

not high or great in amount, level, or rank

Costs are higher today

a piece of clothing worn on the legs

In scene

a piece of clothing worn on the legs

These pants are too long

to breathe quickly and with effort

He began to pant after the run

a fictional character who performs exciting, dangerous feats in stories

In scene

a fictional character who performs exciting, dangerous feats in stories

He dreams of becoming an action hero

paid too much money

In scene

paid too much money

The manager is overpaid

in the area close to a place

In scene

in the area close to a place

Many trees are around the school

used to indicate an approximate amount

I will arrive around 5 PM

having knowledge of how to use or handle something

She knows her way around the office

to change the direction or result of something

We must turn the situation around

all of something

In scene

all of something

I ate the whole pizza

not damaged or missing any parts

I ate the whole apple

of the lowest quality or most severe

In scene

of the lowest quality or most severe

This is the worst restaurant in town

of the lowest quality or most severe

It was the worst day of his life

the most unpleasant or of the lowest quality

This is the worst movie I have ever seen

a person who kills another person

In scene

a person who kills another person

The police caught the murderer

not less than; at the very least

In scene

not less than; at the very least

At least three people came

used to say something positive despite a problem

It was cold but at least we had a heater

to a small degree

I am not in the least bit worried

the smallest in amount or degree

This is the least expensive room

copied from the internet to a device

In scene

copied from the internet to a device

The file is downloaded

the last part of something

In scene

the last part of something

This is the end of the road

to come to a stop or conclusion

The movie ends now

the furthest point or part of something

He stood at the end of the road

the part of a situation that belongs to a particular person

Everything is fine on my end

to press against something to move it

In scene

to press against something to move it

Push the button

to try to make someone do something

My parents push me to study

to try to sell illegal or prescription drugs to people

He was caught pushing drugs on the street

to say something very softly

In scene

to say something very softly

She whispered a secret to me

a very small amount of something

There was a whisper of smoke in the air

a very quiet sound made when speaking

She spoke in a whisper

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

to move something to a position

In scene

to move something to a position

Put the book on the table

to make someone go through a difficult situation

The mistake put him in a difficult situation

to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put this

to direct your attention or effort toward something

She put all her energy into the project

one or the other of two things

In scene

one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

to make fun of someone

In scene

to make fun of someone

Don't laugh at him

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

not nice; cruel

In scene

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

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

this day

In scene

this day

I am busy today

the present day

Today is a holiday

the day now

I saw him today

the current day

We start today

coming immediately before the present

In scene

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

to wear clothing typical of the opposite sex

In scene

to wear clothing typical of the opposite sex

He decided to cross dress for the party

to wear clothing typically associated with the opposite gender

They chose to cross-dress for the costume party

coming before all others in time or order

In scene

coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

to a great degree

In scene

to a great degree

I am super tired

higher than something in position

The prefix super indicates a position above

very good or great

This cake is super

a person who manages a building

Call the super for the leak

a 25-cent coin used in the United States

In scene

a 25-cent coin used in the United States

I paid with a quarter

a specific district or section of a town or city

He moved into new quarters

one of four equal parts

Give me a quarter of the cake

kindness shown to an enemy or opponent

They showed no quarter

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

In scene

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

In scene

one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

a very strong feeling of love or enthusiasm

In scene

a very strong feeling of love or enthusiasm

Music is my passion

a very strong feeling of love or enthusiasm for something

She has a passion for music

a very strong emotion or desire

She has a passion for music

the suffering and death of Jesus Christ

The movie depicts the passion of Christ

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