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The Office — Season 5 Episode 17

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a part of a large organization

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a part of a large organization

Our bank has a branch in the city center

a local office of a large company or organization

In scene

a local office of a large company or organization

The bank has a new branch in the city center

a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk

The bird sat on a branch

to say something to get information

In scene

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

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

having a great extent from side to side

In scene

having a great extent from side to side

The road is very wide

covering or extending over the entire range of something

The river is very wide here

completely or to a large degree

He opened his eyes wide

a conversation over the telephone

In scene

a conversation over the telephone

I have a phone call

a voice conversation over the phone

I received a phone call

a talk between two people on the telephone

We had a long phone call

the part of the large intestine

In scene

the part of the large intestine

The colon absorbs water

a punctuation symbol used to introduce a list or explanation

Use a colon before a list

a young female person

In scene

a young female person

The little girl is playing

a young female person

The little girl is playing in the park

the number 1,000

In scene

the number 1,000

Thousands of people attended

a very large number of people or things

Thousands of birds flew south

a very large number of

There are thousands of stars in the sky

a large number of something

There are thousands of them in the box

the part of the body that digests food

In scene

the part of the body that digests food

The bowel helps digest food

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

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

In scene

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

the organ inside the body that digests food

In scene

the organ inside the body that digests food

My stomach hurts

the mental strength to do something difficult

He does not have the stomach for this

the part of the body where food goes

I have a full stomach

to be able to accept or deal with something unpleasant

I cannot stomach his behavior

decorated or more expensive than usual

In scene

decorated or more expensive than usual

They went to a fancy restaurant

expensive or of very good quality

He wore a fancy suit

the ability to create ideas or pictures in your mind

It was just a flight of fancy

to like or want something

Do you fancy a cup of tea

unexpected or pleasing

It was a fancy little gift

a thought or plan in your mind

It was just a passing fancy

a small sweet food item

I bought a sweet fancy at the shop

to become an adult

In scene

to become an adult

I want to be a doctor when I grow up

to become older

Children grow up quickly

to a certain limit or amount

The price can grow up to fifty dollars

to become an adult

I want to be a pilot when I grow up

a very short period of time

In scene

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

to be brave enough to do something

In scene

to be brave enough to do something

He didn't dare to jump

willing to take risks or try new things

She dared to sing on the stage

a risky or bold act done to show courage

I accepted the dare

to slide and lose your balance

In scene

to slide and lose your balance

He slipped on the ice

to give something to someone quietly and secretly

He slipped her a note

to move somewhere quietly and quickly

He slipped a note into his pocket

a small piece of paper

Write it on a slip of paper

to spend time resting in a casual way

In scene

to spend time resting in a casual way

I like to lounge around on Sundays

related to advertising a product or service

In scene

related to advertising a product or service

This promotional email offers a discount

a place where goods are sold

In scene

a place where goods are sold

I am going to the store

coming or waiting to happen

There is a surprise in store for you

to put something in a place for later use

Store the grain in the barn

a place where goods are sold

I went to the store

to suggest or create an idea, plan, or answer

In scene

to suggest or create an idea, plan, or answer

She came up with a great idea

to find or supply something, especially money

Can you come up with the money

to think of or create an idea

She came up with a great plan

to go away from a place

In scene

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

to get something by paying money

In scene

to get something by paying money

I want to buy a car

to accept something as true

I don't buy his story

to cause someone to receive something, often a problem or a charge

His arrogance bought him a lot of trouble

something that you buy

This dress was a great buy

to fill or use a space

In scene

to fill or use a space

The sofa takes up too much space

to agree to an offer or suggestion

I will take up the offer

to start doing something

She took up the project

to raise a topic for discussion

I will take this up with my boss

to fill someone's mind or time completely

This project will take up all my time

to lift and remove something

They took up the old carpet

to begin a new hobby or activity

I will take up tennis next week

to begin doing a new activity or task

I want to take up tennis

to finally be in a particular situation

In scene

to finally be in a particular situation

We ended up with no money

to finally have or reach something

She ended up with the job

to finally have something after a series of events

They ended up with a huge debt

to finally have something

You will end up with a good grade

a portion or fragment

In scene

a portion or fragment

I have a piece of cake

to put separate parts together to form a whole

I will piece these parts together

a single object of a particular type

I have two pieces of furniture

not hurt or damaged

The box arrived in one piece

a flat structure for moving goods

In scene

a flat structure for moving goods

The goods are on the pallet

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

In scene

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

I love watching movies

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

words used to show you are grateful

In scene

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

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

one of the twelve parts of a year

In scene

one of the twelve parts of a year

My birthday is in March

a public gathering of people to show support for a cause

They participated in a protest march

a piece of music with a strong, regular rhythm, often for marching

They played a loud military march

to walk with regular steps or in a determined manner

The soldiers march together

a large and important town

In scene

a large and important town

New York is a large city

a state in the northeastern United States

New York is a state in the northeastern US

connected via telephone

In scene

connected via telephone

He is on the phone right now

speaking on a telephone

In scene

speaking on a telephone

He is on the phone

connected via telephone

She is on the phone right now

talking on a telephone

She is on the phone with her friend

of great size or amount

In scene

of great size or amount

She has a large family

big in size

I want a large coffee

a slang term for one thousand US dollars

He won five large in the game

a person who pays for a service

In scene

a person who pays for a service

The lawyer met with his client

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

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

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

to a great extent

In scene

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

many times or often

He travels a lot

the number 1

In scene

the number 1

I have one apple in my bag

one part of a series (e.g., an episode)

I watched episode one last night

a very short period of time

Wait for one moment please

to a small degree

This is one better than that

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

Saturday and Sunday

In scene

Saturday and Sunday

I will go to the park this weekend

the part of the week when you do not work

We are going on a trip for the weekend

a section of a play, movie, or story

In scene

a section of a play, movie, or story

The first scene of the movie was sad

the place where something happens

Police arrived at the scene

an emotional or angry public outburst

Please do not make a scene

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

She is part of the local art scene

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

to come together for a purpose

In scene

to come together for a purpose

The people rallied for a cause

to become stronger or healthier again after a difficult time

The patient began to rally after the surgery

a long, difficult car or motorcycle race held on public roads

We watched a professional rally

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

the act of selling goods or services

In scene

the act of selling goods or services

He works in sales

a part of a company that sells products or services

He works in the sales department

the total amount of goods or services sold by a business

Our annual sales increased this year

an event where things are sold

I bought this shirt at the sales

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

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

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 sweet food made from cacao

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a sweet food made from cacao

I love chocolate

a sweet brown food made from cocoa

In scene

a sweet brown food made from cocoa

I like chocolate cake

a brown food made from cacao, often eaten as candy

I like eating dark chocolate

to think about the past

In scene

to think about the past

I look back on my childhood fondly

to feel sad about a past decision or action

He looks back on his choice with regret

to turn your head and look behind you

She looked back to see who was there

to express or make known

In scene

to express or make known

Please convey my message to him

to take someone or something from one place to another

The trucks convey goods to the market

to form letters or words on a surface

In scene

to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

to create words on a page

I want to write a story

to form letters or words on a surface

Please write your name here

to go out with someone romantically

In scene

to go out with someone romantically

They have been dating for two months

a particular day of the month or year

What is today's date?

a sweet brown fruit from a palm tree

I like eating dates

up to the present time

We have learned a lot to date

an event where things are sold

In scene

an event where things are sold

The store is having a big sale

the act of exchanging goods for money

The store made a big sale

to have an excessive or abnormal interest in something

In scene

to have an excessive or abnormal interest in something

Some people fetishize expensive cars

a particular feeling or awareness

In scene

a particular feeling or awareness

I have a sense of relief

to become aware of something

I sense that something is wrong

the quality of being clear or reasonable

What you said makes sense

a particular meaning or interpretation

This word has another sense

a food made from flour and water, baked in an oven

In scene

a food made from flour and water, baked in an oven

I bought a fresh loaf of bread

to cover food with breadcrumbs before cooking

Bread the fish

a food made from flour and water

I buy fresh bread

cash or currency used to buy things

I need to earn some bread to pay my bills

to wait or stop

In scene

to wait or stop

Please hold on a moment

power or influence over someone

He has a firm hold on the team

to hold something tightly or keep it

Hold on to the rail

to keep something in a particular position or state

Hold on to your ticket

to keep a firm hold of something

Please hold on to the railing

not any person

In scene

not any person

No one is home

any person

No one knows the answer

not any person at all

No one is at home

the study or record of past events

In scene

the study or record of past events

I love reading about history

a shared past relationship or experience with someone

They have a long history together

a written account of past events

We learn history at school

the things that happened in the past

We learn history at school

something that is true or real

In scene

something that is true or real

It is a fact that the earth is round

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In fact, it is very cold

something that is true

It is a fact that the earth is round

something known to be true

This is a known fact

in or into a place

In scene

in or into a place

It is very hot inside

known only to a few people

In scene

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

the ability to enter or use something

The key lets you inside the room

the inner part or within something

The keys are inside the bag

not said or done in a direct way

In scene

not said or done in a direct way

It was a backhanded compliment

used to show a different point of view

In scene

used to show a different point of view

I love the city. On the other hand, I love the country

a particular time or event

In scene

a particular time or event

It was a special occasion

to make something happen

His comments occasioned much debate

a state of confusion or dirtiness

In scene

a state of confusion or dirtiness

This room is a mess

to cause trouble or disturbance

Don't mess with the settings

to say that you have done something wrong

In scene

to say that you have done something wrong

He confessed to the crime

to breathe quickly and with effort

In scene

to breathe quickly and with effort

He began to pant after the run

a piece of clothing worn on the legs

These pants are too long

a medical test that looks inside the colon

In scene

a medical test that looks inside the colon

The doctor recommended a colonoscopy

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

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

In scene

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

I don't live there anymore

now not happening or existing

I don't live here anymore

not happening or existing now

I don't go there anymore

not happening or existing now

They don't play together anymore

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 move downward and land on something

In scene

to move downward and land on something

Rain will fall on the garden

to start a military attack against a place or country

The soldiers fell on the camp

to be the person who has to deal with something

The project cost falls on the company

to happen or take place on a particular date

My birthday falls on a Friday

to listen carefully

In scene

to listen carefully

Listen up, everyone!

a piece of information sent to someone

In scene

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

the amount of space between two people or things

In scene

the amount of space between two people or things

The distance is too big

to stay far away from someone or something

He tried to distance himself from the problem

the number of miles traveled

We traveled a long distance

the amount of space between two points

The distance to the school is short

likely to happen or do something

In scene

likely to happen or do something

He is liable to make mistakes when tired

legally responsible for something

You are liable for your actions

to change food or chemicals in the body

In scene

to change food or chemicals in the body

Your body metabolizes food for energy

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

to cancel or reverse an action

In scene

to cancel or reverse an action

I want to undo my mistake

to open something that was tied or fastened

Undo the knot

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