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The Office — Season 4 Episode 8

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showing or expressing love

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showing or expressing love

He is a romantic man

relating to love or strong emotional attachment

They had a romantic dinner

a person with higher rank or authority

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a person with higher rank or authority

I need to talk to my superior

of higher quality or greater importance

This model is superior

in the direction of someone or something

In scene

in the direction of someone or something

She walked toward the door

in the direction of someone or something

He walked toward the door

for the purpose of doing something

They saved money toward a new car

in the direction of someone or something

He walked toward the door

to show that something is true

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to show that something is true

I can prove it

to show that something is true

He proved his theory

to show that something is true

They proved the truth

a small quantity or degree

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a small quantity or degree

I am a little bit tired

to a small degree

I am a little bit tired

to learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

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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 be in opposition to something

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to be in opposition to something

He is against the plan

in opposition to someone or something

He is against the new plan

in opposition to

It is against the rules

in contact with; pressed on

He leaned against the wall

to keep someone safe from harm

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to keep someone safe from harm

The army defended the city

to give reasons to show something is right

She defended her decision

to speak or act in favor of someone or something

He defended his friend

having no mistakes or defects

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having no mistakes or defects

This diamond is perfect

a reason you give to explain a mistake

That is just a perfect for being late

to make something have no mistakes or defects

She wants to perfect her skills

a score or mark given for school work

She got a perfect on her history exam

a place that honors famous or important people

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a place that honors famous or important people

He was inducted into the basketball hall of fame

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

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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 man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

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a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

She went to the cinema with her boyfriend

a man who is in a romantic relationship

He has a boyfriend

a regular male romantic partner

My boyfriend is a doctor

a small piece of paper with adhesive on one side, used for writing notes

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a small piece of paper with adhesive on one side, used for writing notes

She stuck a sticky note on the computer

small pieces of paper with sticky backs used for writing notes

I wrote the number on a post it note

a friendly way to say hello

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a friendly way to say hello

Hey hey how are you doing today

to become aware of something

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to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

a type of synthetic drug used in medicine

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a type of synthetic drug used in medicine

He took a steroid to reduce inflammation

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

the place where someone or something is

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the place where someone or something is

Please position the camera carefully

a way of thinking about or approaching a topic

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a way of thinking about or approaching a topic

What is your position on this issue

a paid role of employment

She is looking for a new position

a set of circumstances someone is in

They are in a difficult position

to handle or use something for fun or activity

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to handle or use something for fun or activity

He is playing with the controls

to think about an idea without making a firm commitment

I play with the idea of moving abroad

to touch or move something for fun

Do not play with your food

the time when something happens

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the time when something happens

The timing of the rain was terrible

the choice of when something happens

Success depends on timing

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

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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

to have a meeting or visit with someone

In scene

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

to understand or realize

In scene

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

the way a person acts or behaves

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the way a person acts or behaves

His behavior was very good

the way a person or thing acts or functions

His behavior is polite

to turn around quickly

In scene

to turn around quickly

The dancer started to spin

to play recorded music for an audience

The DJ will spin some records at the party

a brief ride in a vehicle

We went for a quick spin

a particular way of presenting or interpreting something

He put a positive spin on the news

to intend to do something

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to intend to do something

I plan on going to the party

to have an intention to do something or to expect that something will happen

I plan on studying tonight

to depend on someone to do something

I plan on my friend to be there

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

polite behavior and care for others

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polite behavior and care for others

We show respect for our elders

to have a good opinion of someone or something

I respect my teacher

a specific part or detail of something

He is right in this respect

polite behavior and care for others

We should show respect to our elders

a meeting where a manager discusses an employee's work

In scene

a meeting where a manager discusses an employee's work

I have my performance review tomorrow

the conditions that affect a situation

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the conditions that affect a situation

It was a difficult circumstance

a particular set of circumstances

In scene

a particular set of circumstances

It is a big deal

to take action to solve a problem

I can deal with this

a large quantity of something

This task takes a great deal of time

to buy and sell illegal goods

He was arrested for dealing drugs

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

to look at something carefully

In scene

to look at something carefully

Please check your answers

a piece of paper showing how much money you owe for a service or meal

Could we have the check please

a design of small squares, often on fabric

He wore a check shirt

a written order to a bank to pay money

Can I have the check please

the ability to face danger or difficulty

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the ability to face danger or difficulty

He showed great courage

to display something for others to see

In scene

to display something for others to see

He exhibited his paintings in the gallery

a public show of objects or art

The museum has a new exhibit

not having any more of something

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not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

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

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 require something because it is necessary

In scene

to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

to win against someone or something

In scene

to win against someone or something

They beat the champion

a person's regular job or route

The officer walked his beat every evening

to get to a place earlier than someone else

I will try to beat you to the station

to be more desirable or preferable than something else

Nothing beats a cold drink on a hot day

very tired

I am completely beat after work

to strike someone or something repeatedly

Beat the eggs before cooking

to go away from a place

Let us beat it before it starts raining

a regular repeated sound or movement

I like the beat of this song

feeling very tired or exhausted

I am beat after working all day

at high speed

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at high speed

He runs very fast

to not eat food for a period of time

He decided to fast for a day

showing a time later than the correct time

My watch is five minutes fast

in a strong, fixed way

The baby is fast asleep

to say what something is like

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to say what something is like

Can you describe your house?

to say what something is like

Can you describe your house

to say what someone or something is like

Can you describe him

to say what something is like

The author describes the scene well

the liquid from fruits or vegetables

In scene

the liquid from fruits or vegetables

The leaf has a sticky juice

to make something more powerful or lively

They need to juice up the plan

power or ability to affect decisions

He has the juice to get the project approved

to take illegal drugs to improve athletic performance

The athlete was banned for juicing

not able to be managed or controlled

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not able to be managed or controlled

The large dog was unmanageable during the walk

in relation to

In scene

in relation to

They discussed plans with respect to the new budget

to make something stand out with color or light

In scene

to make something stand out with color or light

Highlight the key words in the text

the most enjoyable or important part of something

The goal was the highlight of the match

to make something more noticeable

I want to highlight this point

a hair coloring technique where strands of hair are lightened

She decided to get some highlights

not less than; at the very least

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not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

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

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

forming the main or most important part of something

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forming the main or most important part of something

He has a basic knowledge of the topic

forming the main or most important part of something

I need to learn the basic principles

not complicated or advanced

It is a basic idea

to drive a vehicle to the side of the road

In scene

to drive a vehicle to the side of the road

The police officer told him to pull over

to place something over a surface or part of the body

Please pull the blanket over you

to move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop

You should pull over if you are tired

keeping something steady and not falling

In scene

keeping something steady and not falling

He is balancing the ball on his nose

lacking strength or power

In scene

lacking strength or power

He is too weak to stand

not strong or powerful

He feels weak after being sick

comparative form of weak

He became weaker after the illness

many times over a period

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many times over a period

I have told you time and again to be careful

very pleasant to look at

In scene

very pleasant to look at

He is a great looking guy

the physical extent or amount of something

In scene

the physical extent or amount of something

The size of the room is small

how big or small something is

What is the size of this box

how large or small something is

They are similar in size

to find out how big or small something is

The worker sized the material

the legal right to take care of a child

In scene

the legal right to take care of a child

She has custody of the children

the legal right to take care of a child

The mother won custody of the children

the state of being held by the police or in prison

The suspect was taken into custody

a matter that is decided in a court of law

They are fighting for custody of their child

the two soft parts on a woman's chest

In scene

the two soft parts on a woman's chest

Breast cancer is common

the upper front part of a human body

She held the baby against her breast

the upper front part of the body

The bird puffed out its breast

the meat from the chest of a bird or animal

I prefer chicken breast

to be in charge of something

In scene

to be in charge of something

She directs the movie

to point or turn something in a particular direction

He directed the light at the wall

saying exactly what you mean without trying to be polite

She is very direct with her feedback

without anything in between

This is a direct flight

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

In scene

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

to achieve something

In scene

to achieve something

She finally made it

to succeed in getting somewhere

I will make it to the concert

to cause something to be a certain way

Please make it easy

to stay alive or last through a difficult experience

Many people did not make it through the storm

to succeed in doing something

He worked hard to make it

to cause something to become something

Make it a rule to arrive on time

to cause something to appear a certain way

Don't make it look so difficult

to prepare or create something

I will make it for dinner

to succeed in arriving at a place or achieving a goal

We will make it on time

to think someone or something is less good or important than they really are

In scene

to think someone or something is less good or important than they really are

Do not underestimate your abilities

to think someone is less capable than they are

Never underestimate your opponent

to think something is smaller or less important than it really is

Never underestimate your own potential

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

to empty the stomach through the mouth

In scene

to empty the stomach through the mouth

The baby threw up his milk

to build or erect a structure

They threw up a wall in one day

to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

He felt sick and started to throw up

an organization of people with a shared interest

In scene

an organization of people with a shared interest

I joined the chess club

the part of a piece of clothing that goes around the neck

The shirt has a white collar

a sandwich made with three slices of bread and meat, cheese, and vegetables

I ordered a club sandwich for lunch

a long stick used to hit a ball in golf

He bought a new golf club

a sport where people move on ice with skates

In scene

a sport where people move on ice with skates

I love ice skating in winter

the sport of moving on ice with skates

Ice skating is a popular winter sport

the activity of moving on ice wearing special boots with blades

I love going ice skating with my friends

moving on ice with special shoes

Ice skating is a popular winter activity

happening only once

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happening only once

I saw him one time

having happened or existed only once

This is a one time payment

happening only once

This is a one time offer

used or happening only once

This is a one-time offer

the central part or point

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the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

clear and exact

In scene

clear and exact

I need specific instructions

clearly defined or identified

I have a specific goal

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

said in private, not for public sharing

In scene

said in private, not for public sharing

This information is off the record

said in private and not to be officially recorded or shared

I will tell you something off the record

not meant to be officially recorded or made public

This comment is off the record

not officially recorded or said for publication

The leader spoke off the record

not officially recorded or shared

The politician made an off the record comment

a small bird that lives near the sea

In scene

a small bird that lives near the sea

I saw a tern diving into the ocean

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 distinct section of a piece of writing

In scene

a distinct section of a piece of writing

Please write a short paragraph

a short part of a piece of writing

Each paragraph starts with a new line

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 stop someone from escaping

In scene

to stop someone from escaping

The thief tried to run away but he got caught

a repeated decorative arrangement of lines or shapes

In scene

a repeated decorative arrangement of lines or shapes

This shirt has a nice pattern

to discover the facts about something

In scene

to discover the facts about something

Doctors are trying to determine the cause of the illness

to make a choice or decision about something

They determined the date of the wedding

to find out or establish something exactly

The police will determine the truth

a young person

In scene

a young person

The kid is playing

to say something not serious

I am just kidding

to say you will not do or accept something

In scene

to say you will not do or accept something

He refused the offer

to say that you will not do something

He refused to help me

to say that you will not do or accept something

He refused the offer

waste material that is thrown away

Please take out the refuse

the activity of looking at and understanding written words

In scene

the activity of looking at and understanding written words

I love reading

an occasion when something is read aloud to an audience

We went to a poetry reading

the way someone understands a written text

This is my reading of the report

a town in Berkshire, England

I visited Reading last summer

the act of looking at and understanding written words

Reading is a great hobby

to look at and understand written words

I like reading books

an act of looking at or interpreting something

His reading of the poem was emotional

written words to be read

This reading is quite difficult

a large amount or number

In scene

a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

to say rude or offensive things about someone

In scene

to say rude or offensive things about someone

He likes to talk smack about others

an informal word for heroin

He struggled with his addiction to smack

to hit something with your hand

He smacked the table

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 measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

In scene

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

coming after the first

This is my second book

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

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