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The Office — Season 4 Episode 14

Words & meanings

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very good or surprising in a good way

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very good or surprising in a good way

You did an amazing job

causing admiration or wonder

The view is amazing

causing great surprise or wonder

It was an amazing sight

words used to show you are grateful

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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

a place on the internet with web pages

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a place on the internet with web pages

Please visit our web site

a set of related web pages on the internet

I found this information on a web site

exactly in this place

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exactly in this place

I will wait for you right here

in this exact place

Stay right here

in the exact place where someone is

My book is right here

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

related to leaving a place

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related to leaving a place

I am going away for the weekend

related to leaving a place or person

They held a going away party for him

to move away from a place

He is going away for the weekend

physically appealing

In scene

physically appealing

She looks sexy in that dress

attractive in a sexual way

He looks very sexy in that suit

arousing sexual desire

He has a sexy voice

to move or act with speed

In scene

to move or act with speed

Don't hurry the work

the act of moving or doing something quickly

I am in a hurry

to move fast or do something quickly

Please hurry up

a group of people chosen to do a task

In scene

a group of people chosen to do a task

The committee met yesterday

a dark mark on the skin caused by a blow

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a dark mark on the skin caused by a blow

She has a bruise on her knee

to cause a bruise on the skin

I bruised my arm

having a dark mark on the skin from a blow

His leg is bruised

a dark mark on the skin from an injury

She has a large bruise on her leg

to like one thing more than another

In scene

to like one thing more than another

I would rather stay home

used to show a choice or preference for one thing

I would rather stay home

to a moderate degree

It is rather cold today

the part of a toilet that you sit on

In scene

the part of a toilet that you sit on

The toilet seat is broken

the part of a toilet that you sit on

Please close the toilet lid

the part of a toilet you sit on

Lower the toilet seat

to put two things together as a set

In scene

to put two things together as a set

I need to pair these socks

a set of two things or people

I bought a new pair of shoes

a set of two things that go together

I have a pair of socks

serving as a standard example

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serving as a standard example

This is a classic example

a work of high quality that is widely admired

This book is a classic

something that you see

In scene

something that you see

The waterfall is a wonderful sight

to suddenly see someone or something

They sighted a ship in the distance

the ability to see

Her sight is getting worse

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to anticipate receiving or experiencing something, often something unpleasant

You are looking for trouble

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to search for something or someone that is missing

I am looking for my keys

to try to find or get something

I am looking for my keys

a large number of people together

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a large number of people together

There is a large crowd at the concert

a large number of people gathered together

The crowd cheered for the team

to press or squeeze into a small space

Do not crowd the passengers in the elevator

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

In scene

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

I go to bed

the flat area at the back of a truck for carrying cargo

The truck bed is full of wood

the bottom of a river or valley

Fish live at the river bed

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

solid waste from the body

In scene

solid waste from the body

The dog left some crap on the carpet

concern or interest in something

I do not give a crap

to speak very negatively about someone or something

Do not crap on my work

things that are of low value or poor quality

This movie is total crap

present in the world or a place

In scene

present in the world or a place

There are many opportunities out there

strange or unusual

His ideas are a bit out there

in a place that is away from the speaker

Look at the birds out there

in a place away from here

He is out there waiting for you

in a place away from here

There are many people out there

a picture taken with a camera

In scene

a picture taken with a camera

I took a photo

a printed or digital image made with a camera

I took a photo of the cat

a person who wins a game or contest

In scene

a person who wins a game or contest

The winner gets a prize

a person or thing that is very good or successful

This new idea is a real winner

someone who wins a contest or competition

He was the winner

a rubber covering used to prevent pregnancy or disease

In scene

a rubber covering used to prevent pregnancy or disease

You should use a condom

directly under something

In scene

directly under something

The cat is underneath the table

the part that is below something

I looked underneath the car

to tear something into small pieces

In scene

to tear something into small pieces

She shredded the documents

to tear or cut something into small strips or pieces

I shred the old documents

to play guitar very skillfully

He loves to shred on his guitar

a very small amount of something

He did not show a shred of emotion

the act of exchanging goods for money

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the act of exchanging goods for money

The store made a big sale

an event where things are sold

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an event where things are sold

The store is having a big sale

a heavy responsibility that is hard to carry

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a heavy responsibility that is hard to carry

He feels the weight of his job

how heavy something is

What is the weight of this box?

the power to change how people think or act

Her opinion carries great weight

to add weight to something

You should weight the curtain to keep it straight.

a gentle feeling of love or liking

In scene

a gentle feeling of love or liking

She has a deep affection for her dog

an occasion when you eat food

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an occasion when you eat food

We had a nice meal

the food eaten at a particular time of day

Breakfast is the first meal of the day

in a clear way

In scene

in a clear way

It is clearly visible

in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand

She spoke clearly during the meeting

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

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

a recorded message left on a phone

In scene

a recorded message left on a phone

I left a voice mail for him

a recorded message left by phone

I left a voice mail for him

a system that records phone messages

Please leave a voice mail if I do not answer

a system that records phone messages when you cannot answer

I left a voice mail for him

to think that something exists or is true

In scene

to think that something exists or is true

I believe in magic

to trust or have confidence in someone or support an idea

I believe in your success

to have confidence in someone or something

I believe in my team

to think something or someone really exists

I believe in ghosts

the idea or feeling you get about someone or something

In scene

the idea or feeling you get about someone or something

My first impression of him was positive

an idea or feeling that you have about someone or something

She left a good impression on me

an imitation of a famous person's voice or mannerisms

He does a great impression of the president

a mark made by pressing something into a surface

The ring left an impression on her finger

the area where performers act or sing

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the area where performers act or sing

The singer is onstage

to start making a loud sound suddenly

In scene

to start making a loud sound suddenly

The fireworks went off loudly

to depart or go away

He went off to work

to stop following a set plan or expected way of doing things

We decided to go off the plan

to make a loud noise suddenly

The alarm will go off soon

to go to be with someone

In scene

to go to be with someone

Join us for lunch

to become a part of a group or activity

I want to join the club

to connect or fasten together

Please join these two pieces of rope

to bring people together in marriage

The priest joined them in marriage

a sweet or savory dish with a crust and filling

In scene

a sweet or savory dish with a crust and filling

I love apple pie

a baked dish with a crust and filling

I ate a delicious apple pie

a point when something happens

In scene

a point when something happens

At that time I was tired

the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

a particular kind of life or experience

We had a great time

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

to go away from someone or something

In scene

to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

still there after others have gone

In scene

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

the side opposite to right

Turn left here

to feel happy about something that will happen

In scene

to feel happy about something that will happen

I look forward to meeting you

to feel happy or excited about something that is going to happen in the future

I look forward to meeting you

to get or receive something

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to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

a group of different songs or things together

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a group of different songs or things together

I like this mix of songs

a combination of different ingredients

This cake mix is easy to use

to put different things together

Mix the flour and eggs

not doing anything

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not doing anything

I decided to do nothing all day

to start to know someone

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to start to know someone

I want to get to know you

to start to understand someone or something well

In scene

to start to understand someone or something well

I want to get to know you better

to begin to understand someone or something

I want to get to know you

to become familiar with someone

I want to get to know you better

the number 2

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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

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

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a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

I will be there in one hour

one of the twenty-four parts of a day

We will leave in one hour

a period of 60 minutes

I will be there in an hour

the ability to think and learn

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the ability to think and learn

He has a great brain

to hit someone very hard on the head

He threatened to brain his enemy with a club

a procedure to check for a medical condition

The doctor performed a medical examination

the soft organ inside the head that controls thought and feeling

The brain controls the body

to a large degree

In scene

to a large degree

I like it very much

a quantity of something

How much is this

still there after others have gone

Not much is left

to a small degree; slightly

It did not help much

to get a prize or victory

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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

when one object in space blocks the light from another

In scene

when one object in space blocks the light from another

We saw a solar eclipse yesterday

to make something less important or noticeable

Her success eclipsed her brother's

to be more important or successful than something else

Her talent eclipses everyone else in the team

to let someone see something

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to let someone see something

She showed a slide show of her trip

the state or position of something

In scene

the state or position of something

What is your current status?

the state or position of something

What is the status of your application

a person's standing or rank in society

He has high status in the company

in a style from an earlier time

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in a style from an earlier time

My grandfather has old fashioned ideas

a classic alcoholic drink made with whiskey, bitters, and sugar

He ordered an old fashioned at the bar

having a style, custom, or idea from the past that is not modern

This dress is very old fashioned

to be aware of a physical or emotional state

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to be aware of a physical or emotional state

Sometimes I feel like a child

to want to do something

I feel like going for a walk

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

It feels like it is going to snow

to have a desire to do something

I feel like eating pizza

a woman who accompanies the bride at a wedding

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a woman who accompanies the bride at a wedding

She is a bridesmaid in the wedding

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

all of something

In scene

all of something

I ate the whole pizza

not damaged or missing any parts

I ate the whole apple

to be happy to receive something

In scene

to be happy to receive something

You are welcome here

to greet someone who has arrived

They welcomed the guests

allowed to do something

Questions are welcome

to a moderate degree

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to a moderate degree

This task is pretty hard

pleasant to look at

She is a pretty girl

very pleasing to look at

She is wearing a pretty dress

not good or convincing

In scene

not good or convincing

That is a lame excuse

not good or convincing

That is a lame excuse

unable to walk normally because of an injury or problem with a leg or foot

The horse is lame

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

to reach a place

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to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to go to someone for help or support

You can come to me for help

to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to enter your thoughts

The idea came to me suddenly

to arrive at a point or situation

We have come to a difficult decision

to arrive at a particular situation

The situation has come to an end

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

to become conscious again after being unconscious

She finally came to after the accident

to lead to a particular result

The total bill came to fifty dollars

to go to a place to see someone

Please come to my house this evening

a sweet food made by baking flour, sugar, and eggs

In scene

a sweet food made by baking flour, sugar, and eggs

I ate a slice of cake

to cover something with a thick layer

Mud caked his boots

very simple or effortless

The exam was a piece of cake

to put something down flat

In scene

to put something down flat

Lay the book on the table

informal term for having sexual intercourse

He bragged about his last lay

to touch someone with their lips as a sign of affection

He leaned in to lay her

to remove the cover from something

He helped to lay the truth bare

a journey to different places

In scene

a journey to different places

We took a tour of the city

to go around a place to see it

In scene

to go around a place to see it

We toured the old museum

to go from one place to another

The band will tour the country

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

to cause something to go somewhere

In scene

to cause something to go somewhere

I will send him to school

to send information to someone

I will send an email to him

moving ahead in a direction

Please send the letter to my house

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I send to do this

the act of forcing someone to do difficult or unpleasant things

In scene

the act of forcing someone to do difficult or unpleasant things

The fraternity was accused of hazing new members

something that can be used to help you

In scene

something that can be used to help you

The library is a great resource

to form an idea about something without being sure

In scene

to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

a liquid that you can drink

In scene

a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

In scene

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

a word used to say hi

In scene

a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

a machine that moves people up and down in a building

In scene

a machine that moves people up and down in a building

The elevator is broken

a machine that moves people up and down in a building

The elevator stopped at the third floor

a machine that moves people up and down between floors in a building

Please wait for the next elevator

to believe something is true without proof

In scene

to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

to accept or endure something

You should take it as a gift

to accept a situation as it is

You have to take it as it is

to accept a difficult situation

I cannot take it anymore

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

moving higher or lower

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moving higher or lower

He moved his head up and down

sounds arranged in a pleasing way

In scene

sounds arranged in a pleasing way

I love listening to music

a difficult or unpleasant situation

He had to face the music for his actions

organized sounds made for listening

I listen to music every day

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

to take place and affect someone

In scene

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

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