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The Office — Season 5 Episode 4

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to be persuaded to agree or believe something

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to be persuaded to agree or believe something

I am sold on this idea

to give something for money

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to give something for money

He sold his old car

a piece of cloth with a design, used as a sign

They waved the flag

to become conscious again after being unconscious

In scene

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

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 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

an alcoholic drink made from grain

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an alcoholic drink made from grain

I would like a beer

an alcoholic drink made from grains

I would like a beer

to give someone something

Can you beer me the pen

to give someone a drink, especially an alcoholic one

Let me beer you a drink

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

able to do what you want without limits

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able to do what you want without limits

The bird is free

costing nothing, without charge

This water is free

having no work or obligations

I am free this afternoon

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

They decided to free the bird from the cage

until the present time

In scene

until the present time

So far, everything is good

a long way

I cannot walk so far

up to this point in time

I have finished two chapters so far

an obvious problem that no one wants to talk about

In scene

an obvious problem that no one wants to talk about

We need to talk about the elephant in the room

a person who collects things as a hobby

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a person who collects things as a hobby

He is a stamp collector

a machine or tool that gathers things

The dust collector keeps the workshop clean

a person who collects things

He is a famous stamp collector

a person whose job is to collect money or payments

The tax collector came to the house

to hit someone with the palm of the hand

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to hit someone with the palm of the hand

She slapped him on the cheek

to be very good or impressive

This song really slaps

to place something quickly or carelessly

He slapped the book on the table

a piece of land used for growing crops or raising animals

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a piece of land used for growing crops or raising animals

The farm is big

to grow plants or raise animals on land

They farm wheat

a piece of land used for growing food or keeping animals

He works on the farm

a class or teaching session

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a class or teaching session

I have an English lesson

a period of time when someone is taught something

I have a math lesson today

a piece of wisdom from an event

This was a hard lesson

a period of learning or instruction

I have a piano lesson today

a piece of information sent to someone

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a piece of information sent to someone

I sent you a message

to send information to someone

I will message him later

a piece of information sent to someone

She left a message for you

a written message sent on a phone

He sent a message by phone

content

I received a short message

a written note sent to someone

Please leave a message

a flat paper covering for a letter

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a flat paper covering for a letter

Put the letter in the envelope

to take place or come into existence

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to take place or come into existence

The accident occurred at midnight

to come into your thoughts

An idea occurred to me

one or the other of two things

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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 feel thankful for something

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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

the area behind the stage in a theatre

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the area behind the stage in a theatre

The actors are backstage

someone who watches something without taking part

In scene

someone who watches something without taking part

The lookie loos slowed down traffic to watch the accident

words that show you are happy about someone's success

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words that show you are happy about someone's success

Congrats on your new job

one single occasion

In scene

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

at some time in the past

I once lived here

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

right now without delay

Do it at once

to be the reason that something happens

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to be the reason that something happens

The rain caused the flood

to make someone do something

That caused him to change his mind

an aim or movement that people support

She works for a good cause

for the reason that

I am staying here 'cause I am tired

the thing that makes something happen

What was the cause of the fire

to stay in one place until something happens

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to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

to engage in kissing and physical intimacy with someone

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to engage in kissing and physical intimacy with someone

They were making out in the park

to see, hear, or comprehend something with difficulty

I cannot make out the words on this page

to write information on a form or document

You need to make out the application form

to deal with a situation or get along in life

How did you make out on your exam

to kiss and touch someone romantically

They were making out in the park

to kiss and touch sexually

They made out all night

used to say yes or to show agreement

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used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

something that happens because of an action

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something that happens because of an action

Every action has a consequence

value or significance

The decision is of great consequence

to give a penalty for doing something wrong

He faced the consequence of his actions

including everything or everyone

In scene

including everything or everyone

This report is all inclusive

including everything

We stayed at an all inclusive resort

including all costs and services

The total price is all inclusive

to go on a romantic date with someone

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to go on a romantic date with someone

He took her out for a drink

prepared meals bought from a restaurant to eat elsewhere

Let's get take out tonight

to murder someone

The army plans to take out the target

to remove something from a place

Take out the trash

to arrange for someone to be killed

The gang decided to take out their rival

to completely destroy a building or structure

The army took out the bridge

to get or acquire something

I need to take out a loan for my house

to remove something from a place

Please take out the trash

food that is bought at a restaurant and eaten elsewhere

We ordered some take-out last night

the belief that there is only one god

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the belief that there is only one god

Monotheism is common in many major religions

the act of concentrating on someone or something

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the act of concentrating on someone or something

Please pay attention

the act of helping someone who is hurt or sick

He needs medical attention

the act of carefully listening or watching

Pay attention to the teacher

an instruction to do something

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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

a meeting where you learn something

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a meeting where you learn something

I have an English class today

a group of things that share similar features

My class is very friendly

of the best quality or highest standard

She has a lot of class

rude or impolite behavior

That comment showed no class

a group of students in the same year at school

I like my class

to wait calmly and accept a difficult situation

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to wait calmly and accept a difficult situation

Please bear with me

the state of not being guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

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the state of not being guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

He proved his innocence in court

the state of being free from guilt or wrongdoing

The lawyer proved his innocence

in accordance with fact or reality

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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

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 small bag sewn into clothing for carrying things

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a small bag sewn into clothing for carrying things

I have a coin in my pocket

to put something into your pocket

He pocketed the keys

on two occasions

In scene

on two occasions

I called him twice

every person; all people

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every person; all people

Everyone is here

every person; all people

Everyone likes music

all people

Everyone is happy

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

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to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

The lock is broken

a device used to keep a door, box, etc. closed or secure

I lost the key to my lock

a small amount of hair

She cut a lock of hair

a place where you can buy and eat meals

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a place where you can buy and eat meals

This restaurant is very famous

a place where you can buy and eat meals

I like to eat at a restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat a meal

Let's meet at the restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat meals

The restaurant is closed today

for the reason that

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for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

to be aware of something through touch or emotion

In scene

to be aware of something through touch or emotion

I felt the cold wind

to feel shy or awkward

He felt awkward at the party

a soft cloth made from pressed wool or other fibers

This hat is made of felt

a group of people chosen to do a task

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a group of people chosen to do a task

The committee met yesterday

an amount of money offered for something

In scene

an amount of money offered for something

The bidding for the house started high

an effort to achieve or obtain something

His bidding to become president was unsuccessful

an order or request to do something

He came at my bidding

the act of telling someone to do something

He followed his mother's bidding

a very short period of time

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a very short period of time

Wait a moment

the present time or period

I am busy at the moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment please

a very brief period

It only took a moment

any person

In scene

any person

Is anybody here

any person

Does anybody want cake?

a person, not a specific one

I didn't see anybody

to speak with someone

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to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

to have a particular meaning or message

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to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

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

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

an opinion or suggestion about what to do

In scene

an opinion or suggestion about what to do

I need some advice

an opinion about what someone should do

I need your advice

to make a short high-pitched noise

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to make a short high-pitched noise

The door began to squeak

a short high-pitched noise

The mouse made a squeak

right or true

In scene

right or true

Your answer is correct

to make something right

Please correct my mistakes

to move in a curve from one side to another

In scene

to move in a curve from one side to another

The pendulum swings

to manage to get or arrange something

I can swing a meeting for Friday

a try at doing something

He took a swing at the problem

to move something forcefully to hit someone or something

He swung his bat at the ball

to affect the result of something

He tried to swing the vote

to succeed in doing something

I can swing it

a style of jazz music with a strong rhythm

He likes swing music

a performer who understudies multiple roles in a show

The swing covered three roles tonight

a device for making calls

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a device for making calls

The phone is on the table

to make a telephone call

I will phone you tomorrow

a device used to make calls and access the internet

My phone is charging

not having any dirt or marks

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not having any dirt or marks

Please put on a clean shirt

fully or totally

I clean forgot the date

following the rules and not using unfair methods

They played a clean game

not involved in illegal or dishonest activities

He has a clean record

easy to understand or interpret

This is a clean answer

to hit someone, especially in the face

He cleaned him in the face

not guilty of a crime

The jury found him clean

not having done anything illegal

His record is clean

free from dirt or marks

Please keep your room clean

completely free of dirt or marks

The glass is completely clean

a thought or plan in your mind

In scene

a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

from a long time ago

In scene

from a long time ago

People lived differently in olden days

used to express anger or emphasis

In scene

used to express anger or emphasis

Go to hell

a place of torment after death

I don't believe in hell

a state of great pain or misery

Life was hell for him

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 serious, unexpected situation requiring immediate action

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a serious, unexpected situation requiring immediate action

I have a family emergency

a serious situation needing immediate action

This is an emergency

the part of a hospital for urgent medical care

He is in the emergency

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 move something from a place

In scene

to move something from a place

Please take the plates away

to begin a performance or speech

The band is ready so take it away

to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things

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to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things

I will compare these two items

to examine similarities and differences

Compare these two pictures.

to examine similarities and differences

Please compare these two pictures

to look at two or more things to see how they are alike or different

Please compare these two photos

the act of preparing food

In scene

the act of preparing food

I enjoy cooking dinner

the act of making food

Cooking is my favorite hobby

the act of making food by heating

Cooking is my favorite hobby

to leave a job or shift at the end of the day

In scene

to leave a job or shift at the end of the day

I clock out at five o'clock

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds

In scene

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds

There are sixty minutes in an hour

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

The secretary recorded the minutes

a long-running American news magazine television show

Many people watch 60 Minutes

a period of sixty seconds

Wait for five minutes

a quantity of something

In scene

a quantity of something

How much is this

to a large degree

I like it very much

still there after others have gone

Not much is left

to a small degree; slightly

It did not help much

a reason for doing something

In scene

a reason for doing something

He had no motive to lie

a story or level of a building

In scene

a story or level of a building

I live on the third floor

the part of a room that you walk on

Please clean the floor

the right to speak in a meeting or debate

The chairperson gave her the floor

to shock or surprise someone greatly

The news floored him

to push a car pedal all the way down

He decided to floor it on the highway

as it seems or appears

In scene

as it seems or appears

Apparently, he forgot the meeting

to stop being seen or found

In scene

to stop being seen or found

The sun disappeared behind the clouds

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

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

continuously or very often

In scene

continuously or very often

He talks all the time

an item written in a list or account

In scene

an item written in a list or account

There is a new entry in the list

the act of going into a place

Entry is forbidden here

a piece of work that you send to take part in a contest

She submitted her entry for the art contest

a single piece in a list or collection

There is a new entry in the dictionary

no more than

In scene

no more than

It is only a scratch

being the one and only

In scene

being the one and only

You are my only friend

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

I have only two dollars

a human being

In scene

a human being

He is a good person

a human individual

In scene

a human individual

Every person is different

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

serving as a standard example

In scene

serving as a standard example

This is a classic example

a work of high quality that is widely admired

This book is a classic

promised to get married

In scene

promised to get married

They are engaged

to make a machine or system start working

You need to engage the machine

to start fighting against someone or something

The soldiers engaged the enemy

to get someone involved in something

We need to engage the local community

a white liquid from animals used as food or drink

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a white liquid from animals used as food or drink

I drink milk every morning

to get as much advantage as possible from a situation

He tried to milk the situation for all it was worth

to get milk from a mammal

He learned to milk the cow

a creamy liquid made from plants, used as a drink or in cooking

I prefer almond milk in my coffee

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