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The Office — Season 6 Episode 13

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a written or spoken account of something

In scene

a written or spoken account of something

She gave a detailed report

to give information about something, usually in speech or writing

In scene

to give information about something, usually in speech or writing

She reported the news to her boss

to go to a place as instructed

Report to the manager immediately

a written account of information or findings

I wrote a report for school

a person who controls a business or team

In scene

a person who controls a business or team

He is a great manager

a person who manages the career of a performer or athlete

The singer has a good manager

a person who is in charge of a team or business

The manager is in a meeting

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

In scene

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

Although it was raining, we went out

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

to say something to make people laugh

In scene

to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a joke

a short story with a funny ending

In scene

a short story with a funny ending

He told a funny 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 become joined in marriage

In scene

to become joined in marriage

They decided to marry last year

having a husband or wife

They want to marry soon

to be very committed to something

He married his life to music

larger than normal, often due to injury or illness

In scene

larger than normal, often due to injury or illness

My ankle is swollen

almost or nearly the same as described; not real but imagined

In scene

almost or nearly the same as described; not real but imagined

We held a virtual meeting today

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

In scene

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

a French phrase used to wish someone enjoyment of their meal

In scene

a French phrase used to wish someone enjoyment of their meal

Bon appetit

a surgical operation to remove the uterus

In scene

a surgical operation to remove the uterus

The patient had a hysterectomy last week

to speak about a topic

In scene

to speak about a topic

We need to talk about the plan

to highlight how extreme something is

Talk about a lucky break

to say something about a particular subject

They talked about the project

a description of imaginary or real events

In scene

a description of imaginary or real events

I love reading ghost stories

the floors or levels of a building

The building has ten stories

no more than

In scene

no more than

It is only a scratch

being the one and only

In scene

being the one and only

You are my only friend

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

I have only two dollars

the outer layer of a body

In scene

the outer layer of a body

She has soft skin

to take the outer layer off something

In scene

to take the outer layer off something

He skinned the rabbit

to punish someone very harshly

They will skin him for this

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

In scene

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I wake up early in the morning

a short way to say 'good morning'

Morning, how are you?

the early part of the day before noon

I drink coffee in the morning

the early part of the day

I drink coffee in the morning

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

to look at something for a long time

In scene

to look at something for a long time

She is staring at the painting

to be devoted to a cause or promise

In scene

to be devoted to a cause or promise

I cannot commit to this project

to do or perform an action

He committed a serious crime

to intentionally end one's own life

He decided to commit suicide

to capture moving images with a camera

They committed the event to film

an animal that is a mix of a horse and a donkey

In scene

an animal that is a mix of a horse and a donkey

The mule carries the heavy bags

a backless shoe or slipper

She wears mules in the summer

a person who carries illegal drugs for others

The police caught the drug mule at the airport

a basic rule or idea that you believe in

In scene

a basic rule or idea that you believe in

It is against my principles

a basic idea or rule that explains how something works

The device works on a simple principle

a basic idea or belief

I agree with you in principle

the act of laughing

In scene

the act of laughing

I heard laughter coming from the kitchen

the act or sound of laughing

The room was filled with laughter

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to use something without a good purpose

In scene

to use something without a good purpose

Do not waste your time

unwanted materials

In scene

unwanted materials

Industrial waste is a problem

to defeat someone easily in a fight or competition

They wasted their opponents in the game

very drunk or high on drugs

He was totally wasted

to give a name to something

In scene

to give a name to something

Let's call it a success

to predict something accurately

You called it when you said it would rain

to stop an activity for now

Let us call it a day

something that is true or real

In scene

something that is true or real

It is a fact that the earth is round

something known to be true

In scene

something known to be true

This is a known fact

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In fact, it is very cold

something that is true

It is a fact that the earth is round

a person who steals or robs

In scene

a person who steals or robs

The bandit stole the gold

a person who steals from others

In scene

a person who steals from others

The bandit stole the gold

a human individual

In scene

a human individual

Every person is different

a human being

In scene

a human being

I know that person

a human being

He is a good person

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a person who works in a bank

In scene

a person who works in a bank

My uncle is a banker

a person who works in a bank or manages money

He is a banker

to make sounds showing you think something is funny

In scene

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

to greet someone who has arrived

In scene

to greet someone who has arrived

They welcomed the guests

allowed to do something

In scene

allowed to do something

Questions are welcome

to be happy to receive something

You are welcome here

to a moderate degree

In scene

to a moderate degree

This task is pretty hard

pleasant to look at

She is a pretty girl

very pleasing to look at

She is wearing a pretty dress

animals from the sea that people eat

In scene

animals from the sea that people eat

I love eating seafood

to give permission for something

In scene

to give permission for something

They allowed us to go home

to let someone do something

In scene

to let someone do something

Please allow me to explain

a level or position in a group

In scene

a level or position in a group

He holds a high rank in the army

having a very bad smell

The room had a rank smell

to put things in a specific order

The teacher ranked the students by height

a person who helps someone

In scene

a person who helps someone

She is a great helper

in the recent past

In scene

in the recent past

I have been very busy lately

having a baby developing inside the body

In scene

having a baby developing inside the body

She is pregnant

having a baby growing inside the body

She is pregnant with her first child

full of hidden meaning or significance

The silence was pregnant with meaning

having the right skills or knowledge

In scene

having the right skills or knowledge

She is qualified for the job

having the necessary skills or knowledge for a job

She is highly qualified for this position

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

not conscious or not awake

In scene

not conscious or not awake

He was unconscious for ten minutes

a large picture in the middle of a magazine

In scene

a large picture in the middle of a magazine

The magazine featured a centerfold of the actor

a feeling of worry or interest about something

In scene

a feeling of worry or interest about something

I don't care

the act of looking after someone or something

Skin care is important

to want to do something

Would you care for tea

a piece of clothing that supports the breasts

In scene

a piece of clothing that supports the breasts

I bought a new push up bra for the party

relating to the Roman Catholic Church

In scene

relating to the Roman Catholic Church

She is Catholic

the act of inhaling smoke from burning tobacco

In scene

the act of inhaling smoke from burning tobacco

Smoking is forbidden here

very attractive or sexy (slang)

She looks smoking in that dress

a piece of glass that shows your reflection

In scene

a piece of glass that shows your reflection

I look in the mirror

to show a copy of something

The lake mirrors the mountains

a type of entertainment that makes people laugh

In scene

a type of entertainment that makes people laugh

I love watching comedy movies

a movie or show that is meant to make people laugh

We watched a funny comedy last night

a funny movie or show

I love watching comedy movies

to be very sure about something

In scene

to be very sure about something

I bet he is late

to risk money on a game or race

He bet on the red car

the most suitable or helpful option

Taking the train is your best bet

to think something is likely true

I bet he will arrive late

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

In scene

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

a group of people related by blood or marriage

In scene

a group of people related by blood or marriage

I love my family

a set of directions for making food

Please follow the family for this dish

one part of a television or radio series

I watched the first family of the show

the real facts about something

In scene

the real facts about something

Tell me the truth

a loud deep sound

In scene

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

not different

In scene

not different

We have the same car

a thing that is being talked about

I saw the same man yesterday

to do something special to mark an important event

In scene

to do something special to mark an important event

They celebrate the victory

to do something fun for a special event

We will celebrate your birthday tonight

to do something fun for a special event

We celebrate my birthday

to take part in a special event or occasion

We celebrate his birthday every year

the careful work done to check facts before making a decision

In scene

the careful work done to check facts before making a decision

We must perform due diligence before buying the company

careful and steady work or effort

You should do your due diligence before signing the contract

a product used to improve appearance

In scene

a product used to improve appearance

She bought some new cosmetic products

to make a short high-pitched sound

In scene

to make a short high-pitched sound

The machine started to beep

a short high-pitched sound

I heard a loud beep

to send a signal to someone's pager or phone

He beeped me yesterday

to give off a smell

In scene

to give off a smell

The fish smells bad

the quality perceived by the nose

In scene

the quality perceived by the nose

I love the smell of rain

to notice or recognize a smell

I can smell smoke

to come back to a former position or popularity

The trend began to smell again

with a voice that can be heard

In scene

with a voice that can be heard

She read the book aloud

something that happens, especially something important

In scene

something that happens, especially something important

This event changed my life

a planned public or social occasion

The music event was great

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

a part of a large organization

In scene

a part of a large organization

Our bank has a branch in the city center

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

a thing made to be like another

In scene

a thing made to be like another

I made a copy of the document

to receive and understand a radio message

Copy that, loud and clear

to do something the same way as someone else

She tries to copy her sister

written material for printing or publishing

Please proofread the advertising copy

a person who works for an employer

In scene

a person who works for an employer

He is a new employee

relaxed and not formal

In scene

relaxed and not formal

I prefer casual clothes

a time when an activity is happening

In scene

a time when an activity is happening

The training session starts at ten

a period of time for an activity

The training session lasted two hours

one only, each separate

In scene

one only, each separate

I need a single sheet of paper

a piece of paper money

He paid with a single

a short music recording released to promote an album

They released a new single yesterday

only one, no more than one

I have a single dollar left

a hit in baseball that lets the batter reach second base

The player hit a single

not married or in a romantic relationship

He is currently single

unwanted waste material

In scene

unwanted waste material

Please take out the garbage

of very low quality

This movie is total garbage

unwanted waste material

Please take out the garbage

unwanted food or other things thrown away

Take out the garbage

not wanting to work or use energy

In scene

not wanting to work or use energy

He is too lazy to clean his room

not willing to work or be active

He is very lazy

not willing to work or make an effort

He is too lazy to work

to make a very loud high-pitched sound

In scene

to make a very loud high-pitched sound

She started screaming in excitement

making a very loud high sound

The baby is screaming

a very loud high sound

I heard a loud screaming

making a loud high cry

The fans are screaming for the band

very loud or intense

The screaming wind was scary

having an opening at the front for the toes

In scene

having an opening at the front for the toes

She prefers wearing open toed sandals in summer

having an opening at the front for the toes

She is wearing open toed sandals

to make musical sounds with your voice

In scene

to make musical sounds with your voice

I like to sing

to say good things about someone or something

She sang his praises

a series of musical notes that form a song

That sing was very catchy

to be very good or successful

The new design is really singing

in the past, before now

In scene

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

solid waste from the body

In scene

solid waste from the body

The dog left some crap on the carpet

concern or interest in something

I do not give a crap

to speak very negatively about someone or something

Do not crap on my work

things that are of low value or poor quality

This movie is total crap

the act of managing or regulating something

In scene

the act of managing or regulating something

She lost control of the car

to have power over something

He can control the robot

a thing used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of an experiment

The scientists used a control for their experiment

to look at something for a period of time

In scene

to look at something for a period of time

I like to watch movies

to pay attention to what you are doing

Watch your step on the stairs

to take care of someone or something

Please watch my bag

a small clock worn on the wrist

My watch is broken

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

In scene

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

products used to decorate the face

In scene

products used to decorate the face

I bought new makeup

the way something is put together

The chemical makeup of the soil is complex

a substance used to enhance appearance

She wears makeup every day

a test taken to replace one that was missed

I took a makeup test today

a small device that heats a small area

In scene

a small device that heats a small area

I turned on the space heater to warm the room

a device that warms a room

I turned on the space heater

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