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The Office — Season 3 Episode 23

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to think that something will happen

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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

not the same

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not the same

There are various colors of flowers

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

needed or essential

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needed or essential

Sleep is necessary for health

something that must be done or is required

It is necessary to drink water every day

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

without any doubt; totally

In scene

without any doubt; totally

I absolutely agree with you

a word used when leaving

In scene

a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

the state of not being in danger or harm

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the state of not being in danger or harm

Please prioritize your safety

a defensive player in American football

The safety tackled the runner

a device that stops something from firing or working

Always check the safety before handling the gun

a part of a gun that stops it from firing

He clicked the safety on

in accordance with fact or reality

In scene

in accordance with fact or reality

It is true that she is here

always telling the truth

He is a true person

always supporting and being faithful to someone

She is a true friend to me

always working as expected

This system is true and effective

a ceremony where two people get married

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a ceremony where two people get married

The wedding ceremony starts at noon

a woman who is getting married

The bride arrived at the wedding early

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We are going to a wedding this Saturday

to become joined in marriage

They are planning their wedding

the ceremony where two people wed

They are planning a beautiful wedding

the ceremony of becoming joined in marriage

They had a small nikah ceremony

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 find a solution to a problem

In scene

to find a solution to a problem

I will work out the problem

to do physical activity for fitness

I work out every morning

to think of or develop a method or solution

We need to work out a plan

to have a particular result or outcome

The situation worked out eventually

to find a solution to a problem

We can work out this problem

in a very uncontrolled or excited manner

In scene

in a very uncontrolled or excited manner

She waved her arms wildly

to move through water using your body

In scene

to move through water using your body

I like to swim

an act of moving through water using your body

I like to swim in the sea

to be successful or stay afloat

The new business will swim

a meeting where you learn something

I am going to my swim lesson

to be required to do something

In scene

to be required to do something

I have got to study for the exam

to have to do something

I have got to go now

to be obliged to do something

I have got to follow the rules

a group of people with shared customs and leaders

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a group of people with shared customs and leaders

This tribe lives in the forest

a group of people with shared customs

They belong to a small tribe

to start to control something

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to start to control something

He will take over the company

the act of taking control of a company or organization

They decided to take over the company

to bring something to a person or place

Can you take this over to her

to pass another vehicle while driving

It is dangerous to take over on a curve

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

In scene

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

impossible to explain clearly

In scene

impossible to explain clearly

He felt an indefinable sadness

not able to be described or explained clearly

In scene

not able to be described or explained clearly

The term remains indefinable in this context

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

In scene

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

not in the city or area where one lives

In scene

not in the city or area where one lives

He is out of town this week

from a different city or area

We have out of town guests

coming from or relating to a place other than the local area

Many out of town guests attended the party

coming from another place

I have an out of town guest

to seem or appear a certain way

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to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

to think something is true without proof

In scene

to think something is true without proof

I assume you are tired

to begin to have a role or responsibility

He assumed the role of manager

in a better position than others

In scene

in a better position than others

She is ahead in the race

earlier than planned or expected

We arrived ahead of schedule

in the direction in front

Go straight ahead

coming or happening in the time to come

There are many challenges ahead

the number of points in a game

In scene

the number of points in a game

The score is two to one

to get or achieve something

He managed to score two tickets to the game

the written music for a movie or play

The movie has an amazing score

a group of twenty things

A score of birds flew past

to beat someone in a contest or fight

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to beat someone in a contest or fight

Our team defeated them

to be beaten by someone in a contest or fight

The team was defeated in the game

failing to win a game or contest

He accepted his defeat

to make something no longer useful or effective

This error defeats the purpose of the experiment

the number 1

In scene

the number 1

I have one apple in my bag

one part of a series (e.g., an episode)

I watched episode one last night

a very short period of time

Wait for one moment please

to a small degree

This is one better than that

to be involved in an activity

In scene

to be involved in an activity

I want to participate in the competition

to take part in something

Please participate in the class discussion

the features or traits that make someone or something what it is

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the features or traits that make someone or something what it is

She has many good qualities

to get a prize or victory

In scene

to get a prize or victory

She hopes to win the game

to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get someone's love or affection

He hoped to win her heart

a very big win

The election was a big win for the party

a victory or award in a competition

That was an easy win for them

the usual or normal choice

This is the win choice

to get a victory or prize

You must win in life

to look good on someone

That jacket wins on you

content

They fight to win

to get first place or defeat others

Our team will win today

to get a prize or victory

I want to win the game

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

all of something

In scene

all of something

I ate the whole pizza

not damaged or missing any parts

I ate the whole apple

the earliest period of human culture when stone tools were used

In scene

the earliest period of human culture when stone tools were used

People used stone tools during the Stone Age

to try to achieve something

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to try to achieve something

You should shoot for a higher score on the test

to try to achieve something

She is shooting for a high score

to give money for something

In scene

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

In scene

to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

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

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

a false reason given to hide the real one

In scene

a false reason given to hide the real one

He used a pretense to leave

a false reason given to hide the real one

He visited under the pretense of borrowing a book

the act of pretending to be something you are not

His kindness was just a pretense

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

the real facts about something

In scene

the real facts about something

Tell me the truth

to make someone feel sad by not doing what they hoped for

In scene

to make someone feel sad by not doing what they hoped for

I do not want to disappoint you

a container with a handle for carrying things

In scene

a container with a handle for carrying things

He filled the pail with water

to go away from a place or situation

In scene

to go away from a place or situation

He decided to walk away

to leave a place or situation

He walked away from the house

to depart from a place or abandon a situation, often to avoid difficulty or unpleasantness

It is better to walk away from an argument

to feel thankful for something

In scene

to feel thankful for something

I appreciate your help

to not like or be annoyed by something

I would appreciate it if you stopped bothering me

to recognize the worth of something

I appreciate your help

to understand the full meaning or importance of something

I appreciate the effort you put into this

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

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

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a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

See you tomorrow

every person; all people

In scene

every person; all people

Everyone is here

every person; all people

Everyone likes music

all people

Everyone is happy

very good

In scene

very good

You did a great job

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

In scene

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

He has a brilliant mind

to be upset or annoyed by something

I don't mind the cold

to have a plan or intention to do something

I mind to help him

to be responsible for something

Please mind your step on the stairs

the main idea or starting point

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the main idea or starting point

Trust is the basis of a good relationship

the way in which something is done regularly

We meet on a regular basis

a specific case used to illustrate something

In scene

a specific case used to illustrate something

Give me an example

a thing that shows what something is like

Can you give me an example

an unknown or unspecified person

In scene

an unknown or unspecified person

Somebody is at the door

a person of importance or high status

She acts like she is really somebody

an unknown person

I need somebody to help me

to feel sad that someone is not with you

In scene

to feel sad that someone is not with you

I miss my family

not present or not there

I missed the bus

to not do something correctly or not hit something

He missed the target

a girl or young woman

Miss Taylor is my teacher

to move to a lower place

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to move to a lower place

We drove down the hill

to go somewhere in a vehicle

We will drive down to the beach tomorrow

to go to a place by car

We will drive down to the coast

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

In scene

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

Follow the rules

to make an official decision as a judge or authority

The judge will rule on the case

to be the best or dominant

This song rules

to have official power over a country or group

The king rules the land

to have official power over a country or area

The king used to rule the country

a statement that tells you what you must or must not do

You must follow the school rules

the usual or normal state of things

Working late is the rule here

a general statement that describes how something is done

It is a fundamental rule of science

an official instruction about what you can or cannot do

New safety rules were introduced

an official decision made by a judge or authority

The judge made a strict rule

a person or thing that competes for something

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a person or thing that competes for something

He is a strong contender for the title

to think of as being something

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to think of as being something

I consider him a friend

to think about something carefully

In scene

to think about something carefully

I will consider your offer

to think about a particular fact when making a decision

You should consider the cost before buying it

the act of using your mind to consider or reason about something

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the act of using your mind to consider or reason about something

Deep thinking helps us learn

having an opinion or idea

I am thinking it will rain

to have thoughts in your mind

I am thinking about the answer

to have an opinion or idea

I am thinking he is tired

the act of using the mind

Deep thinking helps solve problems

the way people think of a person, company, or product

In scene

the way people think of a person, company, or product

The company wants to improve its public image

to make a visual representation of something

Doctors can image the body with this machine

a visual representation of something

The image is very clear

to select or choose something

In scene

to select or choose something

Pick a color

to remove something from a small space

Use a toothpick to pick your teeth

to take something in your hand or lift it

Pick up your book

a small tool used to play a string instrument

He lost his guitar pick

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

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

a single unit of language that has meaning

In scene

a single unit of language that has meaning

I don't know this word

a piece of news or information

Let me give you a word of advice

to the full extent

In scene

to the full extent

I fully agree with you

in a hopeful way

He fully expects to succeed

to be in a particular position or state

In scene

to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

a person who is very strange or unusual

In scene

a person who is very strange or unusual

He is considered a bit of a freak

to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

Don't freak out

very strange or not normal

It was a freak accident

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

In scene

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

an informal word for fun activities

In scene

an informal word for fun activities

We planned some funtivities for the weekend

to use something as the main reason or starting point for something

In scene

to use something as the main reason or starting point for something

We base this plan on research

to use something as the reason for a decision or idea

I base my opinion on facts

to take action or responsibility

In scene

to take action or responsibility

Someone needs to step up

to move forward to a higher position or take action

He decided to step up and lead the team

to move closer to someone or something

He stepped up to the line

to increase or improve something

We need to step up our efforts

easy to see or understand

In scene

easy to see or understand

The answer is obvious

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

Wait until tomorrow

up to the time when

We stayed until noon

up to the time when

Do not leave until I return

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

someone who guides or directs a group

In scene

someone who guides or directs a group

He is a great leader

a person who is recognized as an authority in a particular field

She is a leader in medical research

the person in charge of a group

He is the leader of the team

to not win a fight, game, or contest

In scene

to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to no longer have something

In scene

to no longer have something

I lost my ring

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 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

a word used to say goodbye

In scene

a word used to say goodbye

He bade his friends adieu

to put food in your mouth and swallow it

In scene

to put food in your mouth and swallow it

He ate an apple

to put food in your mouth and swallow it

He ate an apple

the state of no longer having something

In scene

the state of no longer having something

The company suffered a huge loss

a state of not knowing what to do or say

I was at a loss for words

an event where people try to win

In scene

an event where people try to win

She entered a photo contest

to argue against something in a legal setting

He decided to contest the decision

positioned before or facing

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positioned before or facing

The car is in front of the house

the space that is directly before a person or thing

He is waiting in front of the door

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

Do not talk in front of him

in the position facing someone or something

The car is in front of the house

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

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