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The Office — Season 5 Episode 7

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in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

enjoyable or good

In scene

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

at a short distance away

In scene

at a short distance away

My house is close to the park

not open

In scene

not open

Please close the door

paying a lot of attention to details

Please pay close attention to the details

to surround and catch someone

The police close on the suspect

showing good manners and respect for others

In scene

showing good manners and respect for others

He is a very polite boy

to have as a part or feature

In scene

to have as a part or feature

The job involves a lot of travel

to take part in something

We want to involve everyone in the project

to be in a romantic relationship

They are romantically involved

not easy to do or deal with

In scene

not easy to do or deal with

This is a tough question

demanding or hard on someone

The teacher is very tough

having a lot of strength or bravery

He is a tough man

used to say that something is bad but the speaker does not care

Tough luck for you

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

to make something become something else

In scene

to make something become something else

The new manager turned the business around

to make a bad situation much better

The new plan will turn around the company

to change the direction you are facing or moving

Turn around and look at me

to become disoriented or lost

I turned around in the woods

a complete change in direction or opinion

The sudden turnaround in his opinion was surprising

to move to face the opposite direction

Please turn around so I can see you

to speak angrily to someone for doing something wrong

In scene

to speak angrily to someone for doing something wrong

The teacher told him off for talking in class

tardy

In scene

tardy

I am late for work

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

not on time

I am late for work

having a positive or desirable quality

In scene

having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

a person very interested in a specific topic

In scene

a person very interested in a specific topic

He is a computer geek

a person who is very interested in a particular subject

She is a movie geek

a person who is very interested in a specific hobby or subject

He is a science geek

a person who is very interested in technology or computers

He is a computer geek

a thick, solid piece of something

In scene

a thick, solid piece of something

He cut a chunk of cheese

to rest your body on your bottom

In scene

to rest your body on your bottom

You can sit down here

a meal where people sit at a table to eat

We had a sit-down meal

to have a formal or planned meeting with someone

We should sit down to discuss the contract

a strike or organized protest

The workers held a sit-down in the factory

to lower your body onto a seat or the ground

Please sit down here

to lower your body onto a chair or the floor

You can sit down on the floor

to look at something carefully

In scene

to look at something carefully

Let's scope out the new restaurant

not realistic or practical

In scene

not realistic or practical

His goals are unrealistic

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

money received for work

In scene

money received for work

I received my paycheck today

the path or line along which something moves

In scene

the path or line along which something moves

The wind changed direction

the act of managing or leading a project or activity

The project needed strong direction

something that is hard to understand or explain

In scene

something that is hard to understand or explain

Solving the crime was a real mystery

something not known or explained

It is a mystery

a person whose identity or character is not known

The new student is a total mystery

to think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

a list of food and drinks available at a restaurant

In scene

a list of food and drinks available at a restaurant

I am reading the menu

a list of food and drinks available in a restaurant

Can I see the menu

a list of dishes available to order at a restaurant

Can I see the menu please

a list of choices available on a device

Click the menu to see settings

a person who gives advice

In scene

a person who gives advice

He is my academic advisor

existing as a fact

In scene

existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

to give money for something

In scene

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

relating to a particular person

In scene

relating to a particular person

This is a personal matter

connected with a specific person

In scene

connected with a specific person

I have a personal opinion

relating to someone's character in a way that might be hurtful

His comments were too personal

a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

In scene

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

to go back to a place or activity

In scene

to go back to a place or activity

I will get back to work

to get something again after losing it

I want to get back my book

to improve a relationship with someone after a problem

They decided to get back together

to do something bad to someone who did something bad to you

He wanted to get back at her

in a complete or absolute way

In scene

in a complete or absolute way

I totally agree with you

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

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

a small amount of liquid that you drink

In scene

a small amount of liquid that you drink

He took a sip of tea

to drink a small amount of liquid at a time

She likes to sip her coffee slowly

the flat bone in the middle of the chest

In scene

the flat bone in the middle of the chest

The breastbone protects the heart

the evening before today

In scene

the evening before today

I went to the cinema last night

the evening before today

In scene

the evening before today

I slept well last night

to have a particular purpose or intention

In scene

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

the number 2

In scene

the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

In scene

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

to telephone someone

In scene

to telephone someone

I will call up my mother

to order members of a military reserve to active service

They called up the reserves

to move someone to a higher level or position

He was called up to the national team

to order someone to do something

The army called up the soldiers

a game where numbers are called out

In scene

a game where numbers are called out

We play bingo every Friday

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

In scene

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

to report your arrival at a place, such as a hotel or airport

In scene

to report your arrival at a place, such as a hotel or airport

We need to check in at the airport

to contact someone to share information or see how they are

I called to check in on you

a short meeting to share updates

We had a quick check in this morning

to report your arrival at a place

We will check in at the hotel

a short meeting or visit to see someone

I checked in on my sick friend today

to become married

In scene

to become married

They want to get married

having a husband or wife

They want to get married soon

having a husband or wife

They are married

to enter into a marriage

They will get married in June

in or to a foreign country

In scene

in or to a foreign country

I want to study abroad

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

He sent his thanks

to tell someone you are grateful

Thanks for the help

a short phrase used to show you are grateful

Thanks for your help

a device used to make calls and use the internet

In scene

a device used to make calls and use the internet

I lost my cell phone

the smallest part of a living thing

The human body is made of many cells

a small unit that is part of a larger system

The human body is made of cells

a small room in a prison

The prisoner is in his cell

a place where people live

In scene

a place where people live

The soldiers returned to their quarters

a unit of money equal to 25 cents

I have two quarters in my pocket

one of four equal parts of something

He cut the pizza into quarters

particular parts or groups of people

He lives in the staff quarters

the things that will happen to you

In scene

the things that will happen to you

It was my destiny to meet you

to give someone a drink, especially an alcoholic one

In scene

to give someone a drink, especially an alcoholic one

Let me beer you a drink

an alcoholic drink made from grains

I would like a beer

an alcoholic drink made from grain

I would like a beer

to give someone something

Can you beer me the pen

to have clothing on the body

In scene

to have clothing on the body

I wear a watch

clothes that people wear

This shop sells sports wear

the damage that happens to something from normal use

The carpet began to wear

to make someone feel very tired

The hard work began to wear him

to have clothing on the body

I wear a coat in winter

to have clothing on the body

She wears a beautiful dress

to have clothing on the body

He wears a blue shirt

to have clothes or accessories on your body

You should wear a mask

to have clothes on your body

Wear your jacket before leaving

to have clothing on your body

She wears her new shoes

to show a feeling or quality through your appearance or behavior

She wears a happy expression

to be of significance or relevance

In scene

to be of significance or relevance

It does not matter to me

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

This is a private matter

a short period of time

It happened in a matter of days

the material that things are made of

Everything is made of matter

significance or relevance

This work is a matter of great importance

a difficult or troubling situation

I have a private matter to discuss with you

a topic or situation being discussed

We should focus on the matter at hand

a physical material or substance

Everything in the universe is made of matter

a subject or situation being discussed

Let us talk about a different matter

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

a digital storage disc for video or data

In scene

a digital storage disc for video or data

I watched a movie on DVD

a disc used to store digital video or data

I watched a movie on a DVD

used to express surprise or emotion

In scene

used to express surprise or emotion

Sweet! I got the tickets

giving pleasure or happiness

In scene

giving pleasure or happiness

That is a sweet gesture

friendly or pleasant

Goodnight, sweet

having the flavor of sugar

This apple is very sweet

to hit someone with an open hand on the bottom

In scene

to hit someone with an open hand on the bottom

The mother spanked the child

to greet someone who has arrived

In scene

to greet someone who has arrived

They welcomed the guests

allowed to do something

In scene

allowed to do something

Questions are welcome

to be happy to receive something

You are welcome here

the permanent end of life

In scene

the permanent end of life

Everyone will die one day

a small cube with numbers used in games

Roll the die

to want something very much

I am dying for a coffee

very wanting to do something

I am dying to see the show

a person who has never done a particular activity

He is still a die here

very close to death

The plant is going to die soon

to stop living

The old tree died yesterday

to stop functioning or operating

My laptop died suddenly

to stop being alive

All living things will eventually die

holding attention

In scene

holding attention

The story was very engaging

to start fighting against someone or something

They decided to engage the enemy

to remove dirt or stains with water and soap

In scene

to remove dirt or stains with water and soap

Wash your hands

to clean something using water

I wash my car every weekend

a situation that fails completely

The whole plan was a wash

to flow or pass through something

Waves wash over the shore

feeling very angry or annoyed

In scene

feeling very angry or annoyed

He is really pissed

intoxicated from alcohol (vulgar)

He was completely pissed after the party

to make someone angry (vulgar)

She was so pissed about the delay

feeling embarrassed or guilty

In scene

feeling embarrassed or guilty

He felt ashamed of his mistake

to make something or someone better

In scene

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

of a higher quality or more suitable

In scene

of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

In scene

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

You had better leave now

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

having a high temperature

In scene

having a high temperature

The coffee is hot

sexually attractive

In scene

sexually attractive

This game is hot

very strong or severe

He is hot to start his new job

very popular or successful

That game is very hot right now

having a high temperature

The coffee is very hot

a written message sent on a phone

In scene

a written message sent on a phone

I sent you a text message

to drink all of a liquid

In scene

to drink all of a liquid

Drink up, it's time to go

to finish a drink

Please drink up your juice

to finish a drink quickly

You should drink up before we leave

to speak words

In scene

to speak words

He said no

already referred to earlier

The said document is missing

to express something in words

He said that he was busy

to speak words

She said she was tired

to stay in a place until something happens

In scene

to stay in a place until something happens

I am waiting for the bus

to stay in a place or delay an action until someone arrives or something happens

I wait for the bus

to feel excited for something to happen

I am waiting for my vacation

sexually attracted to people of the opposite gender

In scene

sexually attracted to people of the opposite gender

He is straight

without changing direction or stopping

Go straight to your home

direct and truthful

Give me a straight answer

not curved or bent; extending in one direction without turning

Draw a straight line

a smaller amount or number

In scene

a smaller amount or number

I want less water

to ask God to protect or help

May God bless you

too many to count

The stars are endless

not having something

She is fearless

something that matters a lot

In scene

something that matters a lot

This is a big deal

something that does not matter much

It is no big deal

something that is very important or serious

It is not a big deal

to speak with someone

In scene

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 strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

In scene

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

I love my family

to like very much

I love chocolate

to want something very much

I would love a cup of coffee

the act of having sex

They made love

happening at the end

In scene

happening at the end

This is the final chapter

a test at the end of a course

I have a final tomorrow

not able to be changed

This is my final decision

the last game in a competition to decide the winner

Our team reached the final

to call a phone number by pressing buttons

In scene

to call a phone number by pressing buttons

Dial the number now

to change the level or amount of something

You can dial the temperature to your liking

to change a setting using a knob or button

Dial the temperature down

having too much alcohol

In scene

having too much alcohol

He is too drunk to drive

a person who drinks too much alcohol

He is a drunk

swallowed as a drink

I have drunk all the water

strongly attracted to someone

She was drunk with love

to learn or discover something

In scene

to learn or discover something

I will find out the answer

to discover that someone has done something wrong or dishonest

I hope he does not find out

to discover or get facts about something

I want to find out the truth

to clean clothes using a chemical liquid instead of water

In scene

to clean clothes using a chemical liquid instead of water

Please dry clean this jacket

to clean clothes with chemicals, not water

I need to dry clean this dress

relating to more than one country

In scene

relating to more than one country

He works for an international company

a large business organization that operates in multiple countries

They work for an international company

an informal word for men

In scene

an informal word for men

Those guys are tall

people | an informal word for a group of people

Hi guys

an informal word for a man

He is a nice guy

informal word for a group of people

Listen guys

a human individual

In scene

a human individual

Every person is different

a human being

He is a good person

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

an occasion when you eat food

In scene

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

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