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The Office — Season 6 Episode 6

Words & meanings

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words showing happiness for someone's success

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words showing happiness for someone's success

Congratulations on your graduation

perhaps

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perhaps

Maybe he is late

possibly; used to express uncertainty

Maybe it will rain

something that might happen or be true

It is a maybe

to no longer be a problem or nuisance to someone

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to no longer be a problem or nuisance to someone

I will finish my work and get out of your hair

from outside a group or place

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from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

to tell someone something

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to tell someone something

I will let you know when I arrive

a journey to different places

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a journey to different places

We took a tour of the city

to go from one place to another

The band will tour the country

to go around a place to see it

We toured the old museum

existing as a fact

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existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

used to emphasize that something is true

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used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

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

a long song for a solo voice in an opera

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a long song for a solo voice in an opera

The soprano sang a beautiful aria

to make sounds showing you think something is funny

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to make sounds showing you think something is funny

He laughs at the joke

something funny that makes people smile or make sounds of amusement

That joke was a good laugh

the sound made when happy or amused

I heard her laugh

an informal word for men

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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 glass or plastic container for liquids

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a glass or plastic container for liquids

The water is in the bottle

to put something into a bottle

They bottle the wine

an official statement given to news organizations

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an official statement given to news organizations

The company sent a press release to the media

an official statement given to the media

The company issued a press release today

to make a new product available to the public

The company issued a press release

relating to a particular person

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relating to a particular person

This is a personal matter

connected with a specific person

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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

to no longer have something

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to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not understand what someone is saying

You are losing me

to not know where you are

I always lose my keys

to be beaten in a game or competition

We did not want to lose the game

to stop living

She lost her father last year

to not win a game or contest

They will lose the match

to no longer have something

I do not want to lose this chance

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

to be unable to find something

Did you lose your wallet

to stop having something you had before

He lost his job yesterday

to stop having something

I lost my focus

to no longer have something

I often lose my keys

a small cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

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a small cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

I ate a pickle with my lunch

to keep food in vinegar or salt water

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to keep food in vinegar or salt water

I like to pickle vegetables

a difficult or tricky situation

I am in a pickle

the number 10

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the number 10

I have ten apples

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

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despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

Although it was raining, we went out

a story about magical creatures and events, usually for children

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a story about magical creatures and events, usually for children

This book is full of fairy tales

not real, like a story for children

She likes reading fairy tales

like a story with magic and happy endings

They had a fairy-tale wedding

to a great degree

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to a great degree

He messed up big time

great fame or success

She finally made it to the big time

to a great degree

You messed up big time

very large or important

He finally made it to the big time

to a large degree

He messed up big time

a piece of a whole

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a piece of a whole

The engine has many parts

a character in a play or film

He played a small part

to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

a building where materials are made or processed

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a building where materials are made or processed

The old mill is by the river

a device for grinding or crushing a substance into powder

I use a small mill to grind coffee beans

a place where grain is ground into flour

Grain is ground at the mill

a particular time or event

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a particular time or event

It was a special occasion

to make something happen

His comments occasioned much debate

something that happens, often bad or unusual

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something that happens, often bad or unusual

It was a strange incident

to give someone a more important job or position

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to give someone a more important job or position

He was promoted to manager

to make something known or encourage support for it

They are promoting their new book

to ask someone for information or advice

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to ask someone for information or advice

I need to check with my boss

to ask someone for information or confirmation

I need to check with my boss first

very bad or unpleasant

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very bad or unpleasant

The weather is horrible

to a very great degree

There was a horrible amount of work

very bad or unpleasant

This is a horrible smell

very bad or unpleasant

The food was horrible

to say something to someone

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to say something to someone

Tell me your name

to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

a type of acting without a script

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a type of acting without a script

He is great at improv

acting without a script

The actors performed improv

a short, unplanned performance made up on the spot

They did some funny improv on stage

to start to be in a particular condition

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to start to be in a particular condition

He fell into a deep sleep

to be deceived by a trick or mistake

They fell into his trap

to be part of a group or category

This item falls into that category

to become organized or work well as a whole

Everything will fall into place soon

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

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to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

not a single thing

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not a single thing

There is nothing here

not a single thing

I have nothing in my hand

still there after others have gone

There is nothing left

not anything

There is nothing in the box

a shivery feeling from cold or fear

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a shivery feeling from cold or fear

I had chills because of the cold

a feeling of being cold

The cold wind gave me chills

a feeling of being cold and shaking

He felt chills in the cold weather

a two-wheeled electric transport device

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a two-wheeled electric transport device

She rode a Segway around the city

a word used when leaving

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a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

very bad

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very bad

The weather was terrible

something very unpleasant

The weather is terrible today

extremely unpleasant or of low quality

The weather is terrible today

to a previous place or position

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to a previous place or position

Please come back

the part that is behind or at the back of something

My back hurts

to reply to someone's message

I will write back soon

to support someone or something

I will back you up

the state of not having something

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the state of not having something

There is a lack of water

to not have something that is needed

We lack the money to buy a car

not having enough of something

There is a lack of food

to rest with your eyes closed

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to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

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a subject or situation that you have to deal with

This is a private matter

to be of significance or relevance

It does not matter to me

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

as a result of

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as a result of

We stayed home because of the rain

due to something

The game was canceled because of the rain

as a result of

We stayed at home because of the rain

on account of

We stayed home because of the rain

a piece of equipment designed for a specific purpose

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a piece of equipment designed for a specific purpose

This is a useful device

at some time in the future

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at some time in the future

Someday I will travel the world

at some time that is not now

I hope to visit Japan someday

silly or unreasonable

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silly or unreasonable

That is a ridiculous idea

in a way that is silly or unreasonable

The price is ridiculous

very silly or unreasonable

You look ridiculous in that hat

very foolish or unreasonable

Your idea is completely ridiculous

to move beyond or overcome something

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to move beyond or overcome something

It took her a long time to get past the failure

to move beyond something or someone

Can you let me get past

to go beyond something or someone

We need to get past the crowd

to go past something that blocks you

I cannot get past the closed door

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

a period of seven days

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a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

easy to see, hear, or understand

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easy to see, hear, or understand

The answer is clear

to decide that someone is not guilty of a crime

The evidence helped to clear him of the crime

allowing light to pass through so objects behind can be seen clearly

The water in the lake is clear

free from obstacles or problems

The road ahead is clear

a place to sit

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a place to sit

Please take your seat

to be given to someone as a right or reward

She won a seat in parliament

to have space for a number of people

The room seats ten people

to show someone where to sit

The host seated us

used to show something is surprising or extreme

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used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

a section of something

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a section of something

This is a small segment of the market

a person from Puerto Rico

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a person from Puerto Rico

He is Puerto Rican

a person from Puerto Rico

He is Puerto Rican

to need to pay or give something to someone

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to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you ten dollars

caused by or happening because of something

He owes his success to hard work

to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you five dollars

a planned gathering of people

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a planned gathering of people

I have a meeting at ten

to bring or come together in one place

I have a meeting tomorrow

to come into contact with someone or something

I had a meeting with my friend

a planned gathering with someone

I have a meeting with my doctor

an event where people come together to talk

We have a meeting at ten o clock

in any case

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in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

good-looking, especially in a strong or elegant way

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good-looking, especially in a strong or elegant way

He is very handsome

to react too strongly to something

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to react too strongly to something

Don't overreact to the news

a written or spoken account of facts or events

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a written or spoken account of facts or events

The police have a record of the accident

the best or highest level ever done

He broke the world record

a flat disc that stores music or sound

I listen to music on an old record

to store sound, video, or information for later use

Please record the meeting

relating to a particular area or community

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relating to a particular area or community

We buy our food from a local market

a public bus that stops at all or most stops along its route

I take the local bus to work

a person who lives in a particular area

The locals are very friendly here

a building or area used for a particular purpose

He met his friends at his local

showing strong feelings in a way that is not natural

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showing strong feelings in a way that is not natural

She gave a dramatic sigh

very beautiful or noticeable in a way that makes you feel strong emotion

The mountains had a dramatic view

full of emotion or excitement

Her reaction was very dramatic

very great or noticeable

There was a dramatic change in the weather

full of strong feeling or emotion

She gave a dramatic performance

an unexpected and harmful event

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an unexpected and harmful event

It was a car accident

an unexpected event that causes damage or injury

There was a car accident yesterday

something that happens without being planned

It was just an accident

to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

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to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

I will deal with the problem tomorrow

to be concerned with or discuss a specific subject

This book deals with ancient history

to engage in business or communication with a person

I do not like dealing with rude people

to take action to solve a problem

I have to deal with this problem

talk about other people's private lives

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talk about other people's private lives

I don't like gossip

informal talk about other people's private lives

They love sharing gossip

to share personal or private information about others

They love to gossip

a person who likes to share personal or private information about others

He is such a gossip

at the location where the speaker is

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at the location where the speaker is

Come up here and sit with me

many times or often

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many times or often

He travels a lot

to a great extent

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to a great extent

I miss you a lot

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

relating to physical pleasure or the senses

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relating to physical pleasure or the senses

The music had a sensual rhythm

used to show agreement or that something is fine

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used to show agreement or that something is fine

Alright, I will go

a piece of furniture with a flat surface for writing or working

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a piece of furniture with a flat surface for writing or working

The book is on the desk

to work at a desk

I will desk for the whole day

a specific area or department in a news organization

Please put the book on the desk

used to express that something is a pity or regrettable

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used to express that something is a pity or regrettable

Too bad you cannot come

completely, from top to bottom

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completely, from top to bottom

Pull the lever all the way down

to plan or arrange something at a particular time

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to plan or arrange something at a particular time

I will schedule a meeting

a list of planned activities and times for them

Check the schedule for today

the act of making a plan for when things will happen

I need to make a schedule for the week

a plan of events or tasks

My schedule is very busy

a statement saying you are sorry

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a statement saying you are sorry

Please accept my apology

an expression of regret for a mistake

I owe you an apology

words that say you are sorry

She accepted his apology

not easy; hard

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not easy; hard

He had a rough year

not exact; not completely accurate

This is just a rough estimate

not smooth; having an uneven surface

The rock is rough

using force that is not gentle

The game was very rough

unusual or odd

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unusual or odd

This is a weird smell

to make someone feel strange or uncomfortable

He weirded me out

to make someone feel strange or uneasy

His comment really weirded me out

not normal or ordinary

He had a weird dream last night

to urge someone to do something

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to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

to have or keep something as your property

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to have or keep something as your property

They own a big house

by yourself or without help

I live on my own

a person who belongs to a particular group

He is one of our own

to accept responsibility for something and deal with it confidently

He decided to own his mistakes

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

to have your home in a place

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to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

having life

The fish is still live

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

to have knowledge of something

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to have knowledge of something

He knew the truth

understand | to have knowledge of something

I knew the answer

the situation or environment in which something happens

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the situation or environment in which something happens

The car is in good condition

a medical problem or disease

He has a heart condition

something that must happen for something else to happen

I accept the condition

to teach someone to behave in a certain way

The dog was conditioned to sit

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

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