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The Office — Season 5 Episode 20

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someone who follows a belief or system

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someone who follows a belief or system

He is an optimist

continuing for the whole of a life

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continuing for the whole of a life

He is a lifelong learner

a place where people play ten-pin bowling

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a place where people play ten-pin bowling

The bowling alley is open until midnight

a building where people play bowling

We are going to the bowling alley today

a building where people play ten-pin bowling

We went to the bowling alley

a place where people play ten-pin bowling

They are at the bowling alley

an open area of land

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an open area of land

There is a field behind the house

an open area of land used for farming or sports

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an open area of land used for farming or sports

The farmer is in the field

a particular area of activity

He is a leader in his field

to deal with a lot of questions, calls, or requests

The CEO fielded several tough questions

to win against someone or something

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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

the permanent end of life

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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

a young person or child

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a young person or child

Listen up, kiddo

not serious or important

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not serious or important

It was a minor mistake

a person below the age of legal adulthood

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a person below the age of legal adulthood

He is still a minor

a musical scale with a sad or serious sound

This song is in a minor key

to add something as part of a whole

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to add something as part of a whole

We should incorporate these ideas into the plan

to create a legal business entity

They decided to incorporate the business

a player whose tries to score goals in football

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a player whose tries to score goals in football

The striker scored a goal

a part that hits something to produce a spark

He used the striker to light the fire

to start doing something or to begin a process

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to start doing something or to begin a process

I started out as a writer

to begin doing something, especially a job or activity

They started out as small business owners

to become a part of a group or activity

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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 go to be with someone

Join us for lunch

to bring people together in marriage

The priest joined them in marriage

to move something from one place to another

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to move something from one place to another

I need to transfer the files to my laptop

a person who moves from one school or college to another

He is a transfer student

a piece of paper that lets you change buses

I used my transfer to change buses

the day when someone was born

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the day when someone was born

Happy birthday Tom

to feel very happy and eager

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to feel very happy and eager

She is excited to meet you

feeling very happy and enthusiastic about something

I am excited about the trip

to make someone feel very happy or eager

I am excited about the trip

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

to feel unable to cope because of too much

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to feel unable to cope because of too much

I am overwhelmed by work

to join separate things to make one whole

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to join separate things to make one whole

They put together the puzzle

to construct or organize something by joining parts

I put together the new table

to gather things into one place

I will put together all my books

to understand or realize something after thinking about it

I finally put together what happened

in a way that is careful not to offend others

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in a way that is careful not to offend others

He handled the situation diplomatically

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

to begin from a particular point

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to begin from a particular point

The game starts in five minutes

to start doing something

We will start in a few minutes

to begin working in a place or job

She will start in this office tomorrow

not talking about your own abilities or success

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not talking about your own abilities or success

He is very modest

not very big or expensive

They live in a modest house

to bring or come together in one place

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to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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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

to take someone or something by force

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to take someone or something by force

The police were able to capture the suspect

to take a picture or video of something

He captured the sunset

to take something by force or skill

The police captured the thief

to make someone like you very much

Her smile captured his heart

to change into a different state

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to change into a different state

It has gotten cold

to reach a place

I have gotten to the station

to get something

I have gotten a letter

to leave a place

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to leave a place

It is time to go out

to be sent or delivered

The invitations went out yesterday

to leave home to spend time with others

I want to go out tonight

to stop functioning or shining

The lights suddenly went out

to exit a place

I want to go out tonight

to go somewhere away from home for social reasons

We will go out for dinner tonight

the central part or point

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the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

to become very anxious, upset, or frightened

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to become very anxious, upset, or frightened

I freaked out when I saw the spider

a sudden, intense display of strong emotion

She had a major freak out in front of everyone

a sudden, intense episode of fear or panic

She had a major freak-out

to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

Do not freak out about the exam

at a distance from someone or something

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at a distance from someone or something

He lives away from the city

to keep away from something

Stay away from the fire

almost at a particular state or condition

It is weeks away from being ready

at a distance from

He is away from home

to leave something at a specific place

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to leave something at a specific place

I will drop you off at school

to get smaller in size or amount

Put one drop of oil in the pan

to move downward

Be careful not to drop the plate

to stop doing or talking about something

Please drop the subject now

to make something happen

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to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

a strong feeling that you can do something well

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a strong feeling that you can do something well

He has confidence in his skills

in a way that is meant to be kept secret

I told him this in confidence

the feeling of being sure of yourself

She speaks with confidence

a feeling of trust in someone

I have confidence in my doctor

a response to a question

In scene

a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

more than what is usual or necessary

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more than what is usual or necessary

I need extra time

behaving in a way that is more dramatic or noticeable than is appropriate

Stop being so extra about everything

a person who appears in a movie or show but has no speaking role

He worked as an extra in the movie

to a high degree

Her outfit is so extra

to give someone the chance to take something

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to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

to do a task or activity

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to do a task or activity

They performed the experiment in the lab

to behave in a particular way in a situation

The car performs well on the road

to act, sing, or play music for an audience

The dancers perform every Friday

to roll a ball in a game like ten-pin bowling

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to roll a ball in a game like ten-pin bowling

He bowls the ball slowly

a contest or tournament, often with a trophy

They played in the big bowl

a round, deep dish used for food or as a trophy

I have a bowl of soup

to throw a ball to a batter in cricket

He learned how to bowl

a person who likes someone or something very much

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a person who likes someone or something very much

He is a big fan of jazz

a machine with blades that move air

Turn on the fan

a person who does not like someone or something

He is a fan of no one here

to move quickly like a fan or to cause air movement

She fanned herself with a book

to be told about something

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to be told about something

Did you hear about the accident?

to receive information or news about a specific person or thing

Did you hear about the accident

to get information about something

I heard about the meeting

to get information about something

Did you hear about the news

used to call attention or express surprise

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used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

having no doubt; confident

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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.

a written account of past events

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a written account of past events

We learn history at school

a shared past relationship or experience with someone

They have a long history together

the study or record of past events

I love reading about history

the things that happened in the past

We learn history at school

the part of the body you use to walk

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the part of the body you use to walk

My leg hurts

one section of a long journey or event

This is the final leg of the trip

a doctor who performs operations

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a doctor who performs operations

The surgeon performed the operation

a person who sells products or services over the phone

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a person who sells products or services over the phone

A telemarketer called me earlier

coming after the current one

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coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

to feel happy about something that will happen

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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

all of something

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all of something

I ate the whole pizza

not damaged or missing any parts

I ate the whole apple

the measured period in which things happen

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the measured period in which things happen

I have waited for a long time

existing for a long period

I have lived here for a long time

lasting for a long period of time

This is a long time project

a long duration of time

I have not seen you for a long time

having been in a particular position, state, or relationship for a long period

She is a long-time member of this club

a group of people related by blood or marriage

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a group of people related by blood or marriage

Many families live here

a group of organized crime members

These crime families control the city

a fixed idea about a group of people

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a fixed idea about a group of people

This is a common stereotype

an unfair idea about a group of people

It is wrong to believe every stereotype

of the lowest quality or most severe

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of the lowest quality or most severe

This is the worst restaurant in town

of the lowest quality or most severe

It was the worst day of his life

the most unpleasant or of the lowest quality

This is the worst movie I have ever seen

to permit or allow someone to do something

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to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

to bring people or things together

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to bring people or things together

They assembled the team for the project

to bring parts together to make something

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to bring parts together to make something

I need to assemble the chair

to join parts to make a whole

I helped my dad assemble the chair

the regular costs of running a business

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the regular costs of running a business

The company has high monthly overhead

in the sky above a place

A plane flew overhead

to hear a conversation without meaning to

I overheard their conversation

containing as much as possible

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containing as much as possible

The glass is full of water

containing all parts; entire

Please write your full name

to the greatest possible extent

He has full control

having eaten enough food

I am full after that meal

to stop holding something

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to stop holding something

Let go of the rope

to end someone's employment

They let her go last week

to allow someone to avoid trouble or responsibility

They decided to let him go

true or accurate

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true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

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used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

all of something

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all of something

She read the entire book

complete or full

The entire team arrived early

complete or total

I read the entire book

at a time before the present

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at a time before the present

I finished the work earlier today

happening or arriving before the expected time

The plane arrived earlier than expected

happening or coming before a particular time

We arrived earlier than our friends

in or into a place

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in or into a place

It is very hot inside

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

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

widely known or important

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widely known or important

He is a prominent scientist

easy to see or notice

The statue is in a prominent position

having great meaning or value

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having great meaning or value

Education is important

a soft, mushy food, especially for babies or sick people

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a soft, mushy food, especially for babies or sick people

The baby ate the soft lapa

a photographer who follows famous people to take photos of them

The paparazi followed the singer

a loud deep sound

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a loud deep sound

I heard a loud boom

to increase or become very successful quickly

The local economy is booming

a long pole used to support a microphone, sail, or camera

The cameraman used a boom for the shot

used to describe a sudden or exciting event

The fireworks went boom in the sky

something that can be done or is true

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something that can be done or is true

It is possible to finish the work today

a person who might be chosen for something

She is a possible for the role

any object or matter

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any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

I don't have anything

coming after all others; the only one left

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coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

coming immediately before the present

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coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

not different

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not different

We have the same car

a thing that is being talked about

I saw the same man yesterday

to form letters or words on a surface

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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 put money into something expecting profit

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to put money into something expecting profit

I want to invest in this company

to give someone a particular quality or feeling

This uniform invests him with authority

to give time, effort, or emotion to something

You should invest more effort in your work

to give someone a power or right

The law invests the court with power

toward the front or future

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toward the front or future

Step forward

confident in a way that may seem rude

He was too forward

a player position in sports

He plays as a forward

to send something to another person or place

Please forward the email

the act of breaking a rule or law

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the act of breaking a rule or law

This is a clear violation of the rules

a very unpleasant person

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a very unpleasant person

Stop being such a bastard

a person who works very hard

He is a hard working bastard

a child born to parents who are not married to each other

The child was born a bastard

a very rude or offensive word for a person you dislike

He acted like a complete bastard

a phrase used to refer to something the speaker does not want to name

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a phrase used to refer to something the speaker does not want to name

He is doing you know what again

used to get the listener's attention or as a pause

You know what we should go home

something that is not named

I forgot to buy you know what

to think that something exists or is true

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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

to reach a place

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to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to become conscious again after being unconscious

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to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

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 empty or available area

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an empty or available area

There is no space here

to place things at a distance from each other

You should space the plants out

to fail to remember something

I spaced out during the lesson

a person's current state or circumstances

I am in a good space right now

a round raised part on a surface or body

In scene

a round raised part on a surface or body

There is a hump in the road

to have sex with

They were caught humping

the middle of the work week, usually Wednesday

We have finally reached the hump

a slang word for a person's back or shoulders when working hard

He put the heavy load on his hump

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