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The Office — Season 5 Episode 26

Words & meanings

405 words

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a daily printed news report

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a daily printed news report

I read the newspaper every morning

objects or items in general

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objects or items in general

I have too much stuff

personal things or possessions

Put your stuff in the car

to put something into a container or space tightly

She stuffed the bag

to put something into a container or space tightly

I stuffed my clothes into the suitcase

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 offer to do something without being paid

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to offer to do something without being paid

I will volunteer to help

a person who does work without pay

He is a volunteer

an exclamation of happiness or excitement

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an exclamation of happiness or excitement

Yay! We won the game!

a word used to show excitement or happiness

Yay we won the game

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

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a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

See you tomorrow

a measure of length equal to 1000 meters

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a measure of length equal to 1000 meters

The city is ten kilometers away

offered to people to purchase

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offered to people to purchase

This house is for sale

offered to be bought

This house is for sale

available to be bought

The new model is for sale

happening after a particular time

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happening after a particular time

We will eat later

happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

no longer living

The late king died long ago

happening or done not long ago

That is a later development

at a time in the future or after a particular event

I will do it later

at a time that comes after the present

See you later

at a time in the future

I will be back later

happening after the expected time

The later train arrived at midnight

old

This is a later work of the artist

not on time

He is later than usual

not on time

She is later than we expected

at a time after now

I will see you later

used to get attention or introduce a statement

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used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

in a way that is meant to be kept secret

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in a way that is meant to be kept secret

I told her the news in confidence

a device that shows the time

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a device that shows the time

There is a clock on the wall

to hit someone, especially in the face

He clocked him in the face

to measure the time or speed of something

The athlete clocked a new record

to notice or understand something

I clocked him watching me

the quality of being clear or reasonable

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the quality of being clear or reasonable

What you said makes sense

to become aware of something

I sense that something is wrong

a particular feeling or awareness

I have a sense of relief

a particular meaning or interpretation

This word has another sense

to stop doing something annoying

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to stop doing something annoying

Knock it off! I am trying to study

related to money and the economy

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related to money and the economy

The economic situation is improving

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

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a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

a group with similar features

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a group with similar features

What sort of food is this

to separate or order things into groups

Please sort these books

to deal with a problem or situation successfully

I will sort this problem out soon

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

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to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

to be a member of a group or organization

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to be a member of a group or organization

I am part of the team

without doubt; definitely

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without doubt; definitely

I will certainly help you

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

a period when business or economic activity decreases

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a period when business or economic activity decreases

The company suffered during the economic downturn

perhaps; used to say that something may be true

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perhaps; used to say that something may be true

This is possibly the best way

the hard white parts in the mouth used for biting

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the hard white parts in the mouth used for biting

Brush your teeth

a hard white object in your mouth used for chewing

He lost a tooth

to make something larger or greater

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to make something larger or greater

We need to increase sales

becoming larger or greater

The number of students continues to increase

not easy; requiring effort

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not easy; requiring effort

This exam is very difficult

to make someone believe or do something

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to make someone believe or do something

I tried to convince him to come

making someone agree to do something

I convinced him to join us

able to make someone believe something is true

I convinced him to come

a piece of wisdom from an event

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a piece of wisdom from an event

This was a hard lesson

a period of time when someone is taught something

I have a math lesson today

a class or teaching session

I have an English lesson

a period of learning or instruction

I have a piano lesson today

a thought or plan in your mind

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a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

not right or not working properly

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not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

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

a feeling of being very embarrassed

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a feeling of being very embarrassed

He felt a sense of humiliation

to appear to be the case

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to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to make something or someone better

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to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

of a higher quality or more suitable

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of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

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

You had better leave now

a large amount or number

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a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

usual or typical

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usual or typical

It was just a regular day

a person who visits a place often

He is a regular at this cafe

happening often or at fixed times

I exercise on a regular basis

a person who brings food and drinks to customers in a restaurant

The bus arrives at regular intervals

normal or typical

This is my regular route to work

to take care of someone or keep them safe

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to take care of someone or keep them safe

He looks out for his sister

to pay attention to someone to keep them safe

Look out for traffic when you cross the street

to pay attention to see if something appears

Look out for cars when you cross the street

to make something be in a particular state or condition

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to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

the side opposite to right

Turn left here

to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

a traditional Mexican dish made of corn dough filled with meat or other ingredients, wrapped in a corn husk and steamed

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a traditional Mexican dish made of corn dough filled with meat or other ingredients, wrapped in a corn husk and steamed

I ate a delicious tamale in Mexico

to understand something

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to understand something

I got it

not easy to do or deal with

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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

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

to stop sleeping and become conscious

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to stop sleeping and become conscious

I wake up at seven

to cause someone to stop sleeping

Wake up your sister

to stop sleeping

I wake up early every morning

to stop sleeping and open your eyes

I wake up early every day

to stop sleeping

I wake up early every day

in a clear way

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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

a stupid or annoying person

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a stupid or annoying person

Stop acting like a jackass

a stupid or annoying person

Stop acting like a total jackass

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 press something with great force

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to press something with great force

He crushed the empty can

the quality of a person's mind or feelings

I have a crush on him

a strong feeling of romantic attraction

I have a crush on him

to beat someone completely

Our team will crush the rival

to say something to get information

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to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

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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

to go into a place

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to go into a place

Please go in

(of the sun) to be covered by clouds

The sun went in behind the clouds

to start criticizing or opposing someone

The media will go in on the politician

to be worthy of something

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to be worthy of something

You deserve to be happy

to be worthy of something

You deserve a break

a short time from now

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a short time from now

I will be right back

a defensive position in soccer

He plays as a right back

working again after a stop

The system is right back

to go again to a place or topic

I will go right back to work

a hot liquid food made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water

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a hot liquid food made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water

I like chicken soup

a liquid food made by cooking vegetables or meat in water

This soup is tasty

a hot liquid food made by cooking vegetables or meat in water

The soup is hot

to move down quickly to the ground

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to move down quickly to the ground

Be careful not to fall

the season between summer and winter

The leaves change color in the fall

to change into a particular state or condition

The room fell silent

to not succeed in doing something

The mission did not fall

at a short distance away

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at a short distance away

My house is close to the park

not open

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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

not recognized or identified by a doctor

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not recognized or identified by a doctor

The patient had an undiagnosed illness

a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball

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a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball

She plays softball

a large ball used in a game similar to baseball

He caught the softball

a rude word for an overweight person

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a rude word for an overweight person

Stop calling him a fat ass.

an informal, rude word for a person who is very fat

He is acting like a lazy fat ass today

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 say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

a response to a question

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a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

the correct way to solve a problem

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the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

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

to go from one place to another

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to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

the round part of the body used for seeing

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the round part of the body used for seeing

The eyeball is very sensitive

to look at something to guess its size or amount

He tried to eyeball the amount of flour needed

to look at something closely

He eyeballed the target

to look at something very carefully

They decided to eyeball the suspect

a person who works for an employer

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a person who works for an employer

He is a new employee

to be unable to remember something

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to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to fail to remember something

I always forget his name

one thousand thousand

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one thousand thousand

A million people live here

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

in a state of sleep

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in a state of sleep

The baby is asleep

costing a lot of money

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costing a lot of money

This car is very expensive

very close to something or someone

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very close to something or someone

He sat next to me

very close to being true

It is next to impossible

coming after the current one

Who is next to go

close to something

The book is next to the lamp

to allow or approve of something bad

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to allow or approve of something bad

They will not condone this bad behavior

to accept or allow something bad

I cannot condone this behavior

to accept or allow something bad

I cannot condone such violence

to accept or allow behavior that is wrong

They do not condone violence

a brush for cleaning teeth

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a brush for cleaning teeth

Put your toothbrush in the cup

a tool for cleaning teeth

I need a new toothbrush

to give a reason for something

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to give a reason for something

How do you account for the missing money

to go into a place or vehicle

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to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

to move someone or something into a particular position or place

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to move someone or something into a particular position or place

Please put in the new batteries

to spend time or effort on something

She put in a lot of work on this project

to formally give something for consideration

I put in an application for the job

to move something into a container or space

I put in the keys into the bag

to place something into position

They will put in a new heater

despite that; nevertheless

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despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

a type of energy that can be harmful in large amounts

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a type of energy that can be harmful in large amounts

Exposure to radiation is dangerous

the people watching a performance

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the people watching a performance

The audience cheered after the song

a group of people who watch, listen to, or read something

The audience enjoyed the show

a formal meeting with an important person

He requested an audience with the King

a person perfectly suited to you in a relationship

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a person perfectly suited to you in a relationship

He is my soul mate

a person who is perfectly suited to another in a romantic relationship

In scene

a person who is perfectly suited to another in a romantic relationship

I believe I have found my soul mate

a person perfectly suited to be your close companion or romantic partner

I think I finally met my soul mate

a word or phrase used in a particular context

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a word or phrase used in a particular context

This is a technical term

a rule or part of an agreement

The terms of the contract are fair

a fixed length of time for a job or office

His term in office ends soon

a farm bird kept for its meat and eggs

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a farm bird kept for its meat and eggs

The chicken is eating corn

a situation where two people try to make the other back down first

We played a game of chicken

not brave; afraid

Do not be such a chicken

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