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The Office — Season 4 Episode 4

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to move at a very high speed

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to move at a very high speed

The car was racing down the street

a contest of speed

He loves watching car racing

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

to let someone see something

In scene

to let someone see something

Show me your book

to come or be present somewhere

He didn't show up

a public display or exhibition

The show starts now

a TV or radio program

I watch a talk show

as a result of

In scene

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

not having any more of something

In scene

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

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

having or showing quick intelligence

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having or showing quick intelligence

He is a smart student

to cause a sharp, stinging pain

My eyes began to smart

well-dressed or neat in appearance

He looks very smart in his suit

showing good judgment

It was a smart choice

to look at something for a period of time

In scene

to look at something for a period of time

I like to watch movies

to pay attention to what you are doing

Watch your step on the stairs

to take care of someone or something

Please watch my bag

a small clock worn on the wrist

My watch is broken

relating to money or finance

In scene

relating to money or finance

He is facing financial problems

connected to money or finance

He needs financial help

having to do with money or finance

He is having financial problems

an instruction to do something

In scene

an instruction to do something

The captain gave a strict order

the way things are placed or happen one after another

Put the books in alphabetical order

a group of people with a shared purpose or organization

He joined a religious order

to ask for food or drink in a restaurant

I want to order a pizza

clapping to show approval

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clapping to show approval

The crowd gave loud applause

one of two children born at the same time

In scene

one of two children born at the same time

I have a twin brother

one of two born at the same time

They are twins

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

In scene

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

a response to a question

In scene

a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

the correct way to solve a problem

In scene

the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

to make yourself or something ready

In scene

to make yourself or something ready

I need to prepare for the exam

a piece of information sent to someone

Please send me a message

happening at the start

I prepared the list

to make something ready for use

I prepare my bag for school

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

the number 3

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the number 3

I have three apples

a journey to different places

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a journey to different places

We took a tour of the city

to go from one place to another

The band will tour the country

to go around a place to see it

We toured the old museum

a large and important town

In scene

a large and important town

New York is a large city

a state in the northeastern United States

New York is a state in the northeastern US

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

to take something quickly with your hand

In scene

to take something quickly with your hand

She reached out to grab the bag

to surround or be on all sides of something

The walls grab the garden

to get or take something with a fast movement

She grabbed her keys and left

a physical and mental practice from India

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a physical and mental practice from India

I do yoga every morning

to see or locate something

In scene

to see or locate something

I found my keys

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

In scene

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

not showing a proper sense of responsibility

In scene

not showing a proper sense of responsibility

He is very irresponsible

not thinking about the results of your actions

He was irresponsible with his money

to roughly calculate a number or amount

In scene

to roughly calculate a number or amount

Can you estimate how long it will take

to roughly calculate an amount or value

I estimate the cost will be fifty dollars

a rough calculation or judgment

This is just a rough estimate

to go to a restaurant or shop to eat or buy food

In scene

to go to a restaurant or shop to eat or buy food

We want to go out for a pizza

to try to get or find something

They are going out for a new challenge

to try to join a team or activity

I want to go out for that volunteer project

to experience or deal with something

In scene

to experience or deal with something

She went through a hard time

to be successfully finished or approved

The trade agreement went through yesterday

to read or check something carefully from beginning to end

Please go through these documents

to move from one side to the other

We will go through the tunnel

to be officially accepted or completed

The contract finally went through

to experience a difficult situation

She went through a difficult time

a noun or pronoun that is affected by the action of a verb in a sentence

In scene

a noun or pronoun that is affected by the action of a verb in a sentence

Identify the object in the sentence

a physical thing that you can see and touch

In scene

a physical thing that you can see and touch

It is a small object

to say that you do not agree with something

I object to this plan

a thing that you plan to achieve

Our main object is to succeed

to have a job in a particular field or industry

In scene

to have a job in a particular field or industry

She works in finance

to find time in a busy schedule for someone or something

I can work in a meeting at noon

to fit or be suitable in a particular place or situation

The new rules work in well

to have a job in a place

I work in a bank

to work together with others

I enjoy working in a team

to add or mix something into an activity

We should work in some exercise to our routine

the place where a person lives or grew up

In scene

the place where a person lives or grew up

I am going back home next month

the place where a person lives or grew up; to a previous place or position

I am going back home today

the place where a person grew up

I am going back home for the summer

to a previous place or position

I am going back home tomorrow

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

no matter what

In scene

no matter what

Do whatever you want

used to show you do not care or it does not matter

In scene

used to show you do not care or it does not matter

Whatever, I don't care

used to refer to something not specified

You can eat whatever you want

used to say that it does not matter which one or what happens

I will stay whatever happens

loose, comfortable clothes worn for relaxing or exercise

In scene

loose, comfortable clothes worn for relaxing or exercise

I like to wear comfortable sweats on weekends

comfortable clothing for relaxing or sports

I wear my sweats at home

casual pants for sports or relaxing

He is wearing grey sweats

the liquid produced by your skin

He broke out in cold sweats

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

a machine used in stores to hold money and print receipts

In scene

a machine used in stores to hold money and print receipts

He put the money in the register

an official written record

In scene

an official written record

The teacher checked the register

to become aware of or notice something

I did not register his surprise

to put your name on an official list for something

You need to register for the course

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

I am using a computer

a stupid or annoying person

In scene

a stupid or annoying person

He is such a tool

a handheld device used for a particular job

In scene

a handheld device used for a particular job

A hammer is a useful tool

to provide someone with the necessary equipment or skills for a particular task

The company is tooling the staff for the new project

very unpleasant or awful

In scene

very unpleasant or awful

This is a godforsaken place

an extra amount of money given as reward

In scene

an extra amount of money given as reward

He received a year-end bonus

an additional advantage or reward

We received a bonus at work

to become aware of something or someone

In scene

to become aware of something or someone

I have never heard of this artist

to become aware of something or someone

I have heard of that famous author

to become aware that something exists

Have you heard of the new concert

not strong or healthy

In scene

not strong or healthy

He looked very frail after his long illness

the process of making or keeping things cold

In scene

the process of making or keeping things cold

Refrigeration keeps food fresh for a long time

at any time; whenever

In scene

at any time; whenever

You can call me anytime

at any time; whenever

You can call me anytime

at any time

You can call me anytime

happening or used every day

In scene

happening or used every day

This is my everyday routine

not including something or someone

In scene

not including something or someone

You cannot go without a ticket

not having something

I cannot see without my glasses

on or to the outside of something

He stood without the door

one thousand thousand

In scene

one thousand thousand

A million people live here

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

a speech or show to an audience

In scene

a speech or show to an audience

I have a presentation tomorrow

the act of giving a gift to someone

The presentation of the gift was touching

a cereal grain used for food

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a cereal grain used for food

I eat oats for breakfast

a section of a play, movie, or story

In scene

a section of a play, movie, or story

The first scene of the movie was sad

the place where something happens

Police arrived at the scene

an emotional or angry public outburst

Please do not make a scene

a type of activity or social group that someone likes or is interested in

She is part of the local art scene

the art and science of designing buildings

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the art and science of designing buildings

She studies architecture at university

to become closed or shut

In scene

to become closed or shut

The shops close up early

seen or examined very closely

The photographer took a close up of the insect

a photograph or shot taken very near to the subject

The photographer took a close up of the flower

to move to a position that is near to someone or something

Please close up so you can hear better

a photograph taken from a short distance

This close-up shows every detail of the insect

to say something officially

In scene

to say something officially

The government declared a holiday

to say something officially or publicly

In scene

to say something officially or publicly

The government declared the holiday

to say something officially or publicly

They declared the war over

an action or step taken

In scene

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to go from one place to another

In scene

to go from one place to another

Please move your car

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

practical knowledge or ability

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practical knowledge or ability

He has the know-how to fix the car

continuing for the whole night

In scene

continuing for the whole night

I stayed awake all night

continuing through the whole night

It rained all night

lasting the whole night

There is an all-night cafe nearby

a dance step where you slide backwards while appearing to walk forward

In scene

a dance step where you slide backwards while appearing to walk forward

He tried to do the moonwalk

as a result of the fact that

In scene

as a result of the fact that

Now that you are here, we can start

used to explain that something is true because of a new situation

Now that you are here we can start

the particular taste of food or drink

In scene

the particular taste of food or drink

I like the flavor of this apple

a particular kind or style

This is a different flavor of problem

all of something

In scene

all of something

I ate the whole pizza

not damaged or missing any parts

I ate the whole apple

in a way that is easy to see or understand

In scene

in a way that is easy to see or understand

He is obviously lying

to surprise someone very much

In scene

to surprise someone very much

The news will astound them

in the recent past

In scene

in the recent past

I have been very busy lately

extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

In scene

extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

It was a wonderful day

causing physical discomfort

In scene

causing physical discomfort

This chair is uncomfortable

feeling not at ease

I feel uncomfortable here

a statement saying you are sorry

In scene

a statement saying you are sorry

Please accept my apology

an expression of regret for a mistake

I owe you an apology

words that say you are sorry

She accepted his apology

the number 2

In scene

the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

In scene

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

to give all your attention to something

In scene

to give all your attention to something

I need to concentrate on my homework

a farm building for storing crops or housing animals

In scene

a farm building for storing crops or housing animals

The horses are in the barn

a home furnishings retail company

I bought this chair from that barn

a short time from now

In scene

a short time from now

I will be right back

a defensive position in soccer

He plays as a right back

working again after a stop

The system is right back

to go again to a place or topic

I will go right back to work

a rule that controls what you can do

In scene

a rule that controls what you can do

There are some travel restrictions

a machine that measures something

In scene

a machine that measures something

The electricity meter is old

a metric unit of area equal to a square with sides of one meter

The room is ten square meters

a metric unit of distance equal to 100 centimeters

The table is one meter long

a device that produces light

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a device that produces light

The lamp is on the table

the state of being unable to pay debts

In scene

the state of being unable to pay debts

The company filed for bankruptcy

when a person or business cannot pay their debts

The company filed for bankruptcy last year

the sensation you experience when eating or drinking

In scene

the sensation you experience when eating or drinking

This cake has a sweet taste

a short experience of something

She wanted a taste of success

a personal liking for something

We have the same taste in music

to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

Please taste the soup

to a very great degree

In scene

to a very great degree

I enjoyed the movie tremendously

a thin piece of metal

In scene

a thin piece of metal

The wire is thin

to connect using electrical wires

He wired the lamp

to set up or prepare someone with a certain quality or ability

Humans are wired to seek patterns

a small hidden microphone used for secret recording

The detective was wearing a wire

a phrase used to refer to something the speaker does not want to name

In scene

a phrase used to refer to something the speaker does not want to name

They are doing know-what

used to get the listener's attention or as a pause

In scene

used to get the listener's attention or as a pause

Know what I have a better idea

something that is not named

I need to buy the know what for the car

a person who pays for a service

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a person who pays for a service

The lawyer met with his client

at a short distance away

In scene

at a short distance away

The closest shop is here

having the strongest, most personal relationship

She is my closest friend

at the shortest distance from something

The closest store is down the street

the way a person or thing exists

In scene

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

having life

The fish is still live

to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

a small, winged angel in art

In scene

a small, winged angel in art

The painting features a cute cherub

the smallest or weakest one in a group

In scene

the smallest or weakest one in a group

He was the runt of the litter

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