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The Office — Season 6 Episode 10

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after a long time or effort

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after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

to say something from memory very fast

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to say something from memory very fast

She rattled off the list of names

a short story with a funny ending

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a short story with a funny ending

He told a funny joke

to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a joke

to say or do things to cause laughter, or indicate a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I was only joking

a funny or clever trick

He played a joke on his friend

saying or doing things to cause laughter, or indicating that a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I told a joke to my friend

to keep someone or something from harm

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to keep someone or something from harm

We must protect the environment

to keep someone or something from being harmed

The mother protected her child from the rain

to keep something safe

We must protect the environment

an idea or plan put forward for consideration

In scene

an idea or plan put forward for consideration

Do you have any suggestions

content

I have a good suggestion

a piece of advice about what to do or choose

Please follow my suggestion

to no longer have something

In scene

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

in every way or to the full degree

In scene

in every way or to the full degree

I completely forgot about the meeting

not proud or arrogant

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not proud or arrogant

He is a humble man

to make someone feel less important or proud

The defeat humbled him

to make someone feel less important

The loss humbled the champion

making someone feel less important or proud

The defeat humbled him

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

great mental ability or talent

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great mental ability or talent

Her musical genius is obvious

a person with exceptional intelligence or talent

Albert Einstein was a true genius

to tell someone bad or difficult news

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to tell someone bad or difficult news

I have to break it to him that he failed the exam

to tell someone something unpleasant gently

I have to break it to him that he failed the exam

to feel sad about something you did

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to feel sad about something you did

I regret saying that

a feeling of sadness about something that happened or was not done

He expressed his regret for the mistake

the study of how people use money and resources

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the study of how people use money and resources

She is studying economics

a large box or container for storing things

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a large box or container for storing things

Put the trash in the bin

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

the whole of something, including all parts

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the whole of something, including all parts

He wanted the whole enchilada

a piece of information that is spread without being confirmed as true

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a piece of information that is spread without being confirmed as true

I heard a rumor about the new project

a story that may not be true

I heard a rumor about him

one of two equal parts of something

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one of two equal parts of something

The team played both halves well

to some extent but not completely

He was half asleep

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

I am going out with my better half

to like one thing more than another

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to like one thing more than another

I would rather stay home

used to show a choice or preference for one thing

I would rather stay home

to a moderate degree

It is rather cold today

to make someone known to another person

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to make someone known to another person

I want to introduce you to my friend

to present something new

The company introduced a new phone

to bring something into a place for the first time

The company introduced a new product

to make someone known to others for the first time

I want to introduce my friend to you

to stick something to a surface

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to stick something to a surface

He plastered posters on the wall

a soft mixture used to cover walls or fix bones

He has a plaster on his arm

to want something to happen

In scene

to want something to happen

I am hoping for the best

expect/wish | to want something to happen

She is hoping to pass the exam

to officially give up a right, title, or possession

In scene

to officially give up a right, title, or possession

He decided to renounce his claim to the throne

to publicly say that you no longer support or believe in someone or something

He renounced his old beliefs

a word used to say yes

In scene

a word used to say yes

Yep I will be there

an informal way to say yes

Yep, I can help you

used to say yes or agree

Yep that sounds right

to feel very happy and eager

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to feel very happy and eager

This book will excite you

to make someone feel very happy or eager

The news will excite the children

to cause someone to feel eager or interested

The news will excite the fans

a long, expensive car with a driver

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a long, expensive car with a driver

They arrived in a limo

a long expensive car with a driver

In scene

a long expensive car with a driver

They arrived at the party in a limo

a large, expensive car for carrying passengers

In scene

a large, expensive car for carrying passengers

They arrived at the party in a limo

to travel in a large, expensive car

They arrived at the party in a limo

to throw something

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to throw something

He lobbed the ball over the net

the act of dealing with or controlling something

In scene

the act of dealing with or controlling something

Good management is important for success

the people who run a business or organization

The management decided to hire more staff

the qualities that make someone suitable for a role

His management is perfect for this role

the people who run a business or organization

The management decided to change the policy

a person who manages a local office of a company

In scene

a person who manages a local office of a company

The branch manager signed the contract

feeling nervous or uncomfortable with others

In scene

feeling nervous or uncomfortable with others

She is a shy girl

not wanting to talk to people

The shy student did not answer

a little below a number or amount

It is just shy of ten dollars

any person

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any person

Is anybody here

a person, not a specific one

In scene

a person, not a specific one

I didn't see anybody

any person

Does anybody want cake?

to learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

the children of your children

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the children of your children

I love my grandkids

to start doing something

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to start doing something

Let's begin the lesson

to be ready for something that is about to happen

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to be ready for something that is about to happen

The cat is poised to jump

a calm and confident manner

She handled the pressure with great poise

the meal you eat in the middle of the day

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the meal you eat in the middle of the day

I have lunch at noon

the meal you eat in the middle of the day

I had a salad for lunch

feeling or causing sadness that makes you want to cry

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feeling or causing sadness that makes you want to cry

The sad music made her feel lachrymose

at some time in the past

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at some time in the past

I once lived here

at the time that; as soon as

In scene

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

right now without delay

Do it at once

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

a formal dance for high school students

In scene

a formal dance for high school students

Are you going to the prom

to act in a way that matches a particular quality or promise

In scene

to act in a way that matches a particular quality or promise

He remained true to his promise

not including something or someone

In scene

not including something or someone

You cannot go without a ticket

not having something

I cannot see without my glasses

on or to the outside of something

He stood without the door

having no mistakes or defects

In scene

having no mistakes or defects

This diamond is perfect

a reason you give to explain a mistake

That is just a perfect for being late

to make something have no mistakes or defects

She wants to perfect her skills

a score or mark given for school work

She got a perfect on her history exam

having the ability to do something well

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having the ability to do something well

She is a very capable student

having the ability to do something

She is capable of doing the job

very pleasant to taste

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very pleasant to taste

This cake is delicious

very enjoyable or satisfying

This cake is delicious

to receive something that is offered

In scene

to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

to accept or endure something

You should take it as a gift

to accept a situation as it is

You have to take it as it is

to accept a difficult situation

I cannot take it anymore

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

to move through a space, often used as a warning

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to move through a space, often used as a warning

Please come through

to achieve a desired result or fulfill a promise

In scene

to achieve a desired result or fulfill a promise

He came through for us

to become visible, audible, or clear

The sun came through the clouds

to become available or arrive

The test results finally came through

to be successfully completed or approved

Our visa application came through yesterday

to move into a space from outside

Please come through the front door

to do what you promised to do for someone

He came through for us in the end

to do what is needed to help someone

She came through for us in the crisis

to move through a place

Many people come through this town every day

to move from one side of a place to the other

You must come through the tunnel to reach us

to get through a difficult experience or illness

He came through the surgery well

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

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to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

I will pick up my friend from the airport

to get better or become more active

In scene

to get better or become more active

The economy is starting to pick up

to see or become aware of something

I picked up a strange smell in the room

to start again after stopping

We will pick up the lesson tomorrow

the act of going to get something

The package pick-up is at the front desk

the act of starting a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He is very good at the pick-up

to answer a telephone call

Please pick up the phone

to answer the phone when it rings

Please pick up the phone

to go and get someone or something

I will pick up my sister from school

to get knowledge or a skill

She picked up Spanish quickly

to take something in your hand or lift it

Please pick up the pen from the floor

a white liquid from animals used as food or drink

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a white liquid from animals used as food or drink

I drink milk every morning

to get as much advantage as possible from a situation

He tried to milk the situation for all it was worth

to get milk from a mammal

He learned to milk the cow

a creamy liquid made from plants, used as a drink or in cooking

I prefer almond milk in my coffee

in a way that follows official rules or procedures

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in a way that follows official rules or procedures

The building was officially opened yesterday

in a formal or official way

They are officially married

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

In scene

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

She wants to ride her new bike

a machine or structure at a fair or amusement park that people ride for fun

The roller coaster is a fun ride

a journey in a vehicle

The ride to the airport was long

to criticize or complain to someone repeatedly

Stop riding me about my mistakes

to sit on something and travel on it

I like to ride my bike

to sit on and control a moving animal

She loves to ride horses

to sit on something and travel on it

We ride the bus to school

to sit on something and move

They went for a ride

to take part in something

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to take part in something

Please participate in the class discussion

to be involved in an activity

I want to participate in the competition

to speak loudly and angrily to someone

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to speak loudly and angrily to someone

Don't yell at me

to say something in a clear way

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to say something in a clear way

She can articulate her ideas clearly

used to say how much of something is given for each unit

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used to say how much of something is given for each unit

It costs ten dollars per person

as stated or requested by

Per your request I have attached the file

a particular situation or example

In scene

a particular situation or example

This is a special case

a box or bag for storing or carrying things

He put the phone in its case

a matter that is decided in a court of law

The police are working on the case

relating to money or finance

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relating to money or finance

He is facing financial problems

connected to money or finance

He needs financial help

having to do with money or finance

He is having financial problems

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.

practical knowledge or ability

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practical knowledge or ability

He has the know-how to fix the car

to continue to be in a place

In scene

to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

to stop what you are doing for a short time to relax

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to stop what you are doing for a short time to relax

Let's take a break

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

a very stupid or silly person

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a very stupid or silly person

Do not be an idiot

a stupid person

He is a complete idiot

to move forward to a higher position or take action

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to move forward to a higher position or take action

He decided to step up and lead the team

to increase or improve something

In scene

to increase or improve something

We need to step up our efforts

to move closer to someone or something

He stepped up to the line

to take action or responsibility

Someone needs to step up

to be unable to remember something

In scene

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

to have or keep something as your property

In scene

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 knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

to turn around quickly

In scene

to turn around quickly

The dancer started to spin

to play recorded music for an audience

The DJ will spin some records at the party

a brief ride in a vehicle

We went for a quick spin

a particular way of presenting or interpreting something

He put a positive spin on the news

to cause trouble or worry

In scene

to cause trouble or worry

Please stop bothering me while I am reading

to try to get someone's attention in an annoying way

Stop bothering your sister while she is studying.

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

to correct a failing or difficult situation

In scene

to correct a failing or difficult situation

He worked hard to right the ship after the crisis

to do something very well

In scene

to do something very well

The police finally nailed the thief

to attach something with a nail

I will nail the board to the wall

a thin piece of metal with a sharp point used to join things

I hit the nail with a hammer

the hard thin layer at the end of a finger or toe

She painted her nails

to cry out loudly

In scene

to cry out loudly

He started to yell at his friend

to cry out loudly

Don't yell at me

telling the truth and not cheating

In scene

telling the truth and not cheating

He is an honest man

to form an idea about something without being sure

In scene

to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

a large meeting for a specific purpose

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a large meeting for a specific purpose

I am going to the convention

a formal agreement between countries

The countries signed a new convention

a usual way of behaving that is accepted in a society

Shaking hands is a social convention

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

many times or often

He travels a lot

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

a large ball used in a game similar to baseball

In scene

a large ball used in a game similar to baseball

He caught the softball

a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball

She plays softball

happening or done before the usual or expected time

In scene

happening or done before the usual or expected time

I arrived early today

near the beginning of a period of time

In scene

near the beginning of a period of time

I woke up early today

at a time before the present

We arrived early

to make something shorter or more compact

In scene

to make something shorter or more compact

Please condense your report

to become thicker or more concentrated

The steam condenses into water

despite that; nevertheless

In scene

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

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