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The Office — Season 7 Episode 6

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to take place

In scene

to take place

What happened?

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

to bite something many times

In scene

to bite something many times

The dog likes to gnaw on this bone

to bite or chew on something persistently

The dog likes to gnaw on bones

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

In scene

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

Excuse me, where is the station?

used to ask someone to repeat what they said because you did not hear or understand it

Excuse me could you say that again

a polite way to get someone's attention or say sorry

Excuse me can you help me

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me I did not see you

thin sheets used for writing or printing

In scene

thin sheets used for writing or printing

I need a piece of paper

to put a layer of material over a surface

They decided to paper the bedroom

a piece of writing for school or publication

She wrote a paper about history

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

to not be able to do something

In scene

to not be able to do something

I cannot swim

a farm bird kept for its meat and eggs

In scene

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

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

to be hurt or damaged

In scene

to be hurt or damaged

The roof took a beating during the storm

to lose a fight or competition

Our team took a beating in the final match

to be badly defeated or harmed

Our team took a beating in the final match

to understand something

In scene

to understand something

I don't get it

to reach a place

When did you get home?

to start to be in a particular state

It is getting cold

to receive or obtain something

I got a letter today

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

telling the truth and not cheating

In scene

telling the truth and not cheating

He is an honest man

a thing that attracts iron or steel

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a thing that attracts iron or steel

The magnet sticks to the fridge

a piece of metal that attracts iron

In scene

a piece of metal that attracts iron

I put a magnet on the fridge

to get a prize or victory

In scene

to get a prize or victory

She hopes to win the game

to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get someone's love or affection

He hoped to win her heart

a very big win

The election was a big win for the party

a victory or award in a competition

That was an easy win for them

the usual or normal choice

This is the win choice

to get a victory or prize

You must win in life

to look good on someone

That jacket wins on you

content

They fight to win

to get first place or defeat others

Our team will win today

to get a prize or victory

I want to win the game

a style of slang or talk that is not serious

In scene

a style of slang or talk that is not serious

Stop using that jive talk

a lively style of dance

They danced the jive at the party

to be in agreement or harmony with something

His story does not jive with the facts

possibly; used to express uncertainty

In scene

possibly; used to express uncertainty

Maybe it will rain

something that might happen or be true

It is a maybe

perhaps

Maybe he is late

a thick smooth liquid from plants or animals

In scene

a thick smooth liquid from plants or animals

I use olive oil for cooking

a thick, smooth liquid used for cooking or fuel

I use olive oil for cooking

causing pain or discomfort

In scene

causing pain or discomfort

The injury was very painful

at any time; in all your life

In scene

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at no time

I will not ever go back

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

to give money for something

In scene

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

to make something work again

In scene

to make something work again

Can you fix my bike?

to make something stay in a certain place

Please fix the shelf to the wall

a difficult or unpleasant situation

They are in a real fix

to make the result of a contest or vote unfair in advance

They tried to fix the election

the way someone's voice sounds

In scene

the way someone's voice sounds

He spoke in a firm tone

a particular shade of a color

The walls were painted in a soft tone of blue

a sound, especially one that is a signal

The phone made a high tone

the quality of a sound or voice

She speaks with a gentle tone

used to make a suggestion

In scene

used to make a suggestion

Let us go

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let us play outside

a daily printed news report

In scene

a daily printed news report

I read the newspaper every morning

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

In scene

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

They are doing know-what

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

Know what I have a better idea

something that is not named

I need to buy the know what for the car

things that are of low value or poor quality

In scene

things that are of low value or poor quality

This movie is total crap

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

solid waste from the body

The dog left some crap on the carpet

very impressive or dramatic

In scene

very impressive or dramatic

The view from the top is spectacular

a cup with a handle for hot drinks

In scene

a cup with a handle for hot drinks

I drank coffee from a mug

to attack someone and steal their money or belongings

He was mugged on his way home

an informal word for a person's face

Keep that ugly mug out of my sight

to attack someone and steal from them

He was mugged in the park

to understand something

In scene

to understand something

I got it

to become aware of something or someone

In scene

to become aware of something or someone

I have never heard of this artist

to become aware of something or someone

I have heard of that famous author

to become aware that something exists

Have you heard of the new concert

very good

In scene

very good

You did a great job

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

to move on water while being pulled by a boat

In scene

to move on water while being pulled by a boat

They learned to water ski last summer

to glide over water on skis while being pulled by a boat

In scene

to glide over water on skis while being pulled by a boat

Water ski is a challenging summer sport

to say something that is not true

In scene

to say something that is not true

Do not lie to me

to be in a flat position on a surface

I like to lie on the beach

to be in a particular place or state

The village lies in the valley

a garment worn on the upper body

In scene

a garment worn on the upper body

He is wearing a white shirt

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body

He is wearing a blue shirt

to do an action

In scene

to do an action

I take a walk every day

to move something somewhere

Please take this book to the library

to think of something in a particular way

Don't take it personally

to move something into your hand or possession

I will take the keys

the study or record of past events

In scene

the study or record of past events

I love reading about history

a shared past relationship or experience with someone

They have a long history together

a written account of past events

We learn history at school

the things that happened in the past

We learn history at school

clapping to show approval

In scene

clapping to show approval

The speaker received a round of applause

one single occasion

In scene

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

at some time in the past

I once lived here

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

right now without delay

Do it at once

a friendly way to say hello

In scene

a friendly way to say hello

Hey hey how are you doing today

to make something clear or understandable

In scene

to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain this

a statement that makes something clear

Please explain the rules to me

to make something clear or easy to understand

Can you explain this math problem to me

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

Can you explain this rule

to give support or confidence to someone

In scene

to give support or confidence to someone

The teacher encouraged the students

to make someone feel more confident or hopeful

I want to encourage you

to give hope or confidence to someone

My teacher encouraged me to study

giving hope or confidence

My teacher encourages me to do my best

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

a person who works for a job

In scene

a person who works for a job

He is a hard worker

to act as if something is true when it is not

In scene

to act as if something is true when it is not

He pretended to be asleep

to behave as if something is true when it is not

The children like to pretend they are pirates

something that influences a result

The child likes to pretend he is a superhero

to act as if something is true

The kids pretend to be superheroes

a person who studies at a school

In scene

a person who studies at a school

I am a student

a word used to say hi

In scene

a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

In scene

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

a person who buys goods or services

In scene

a person who buys goods or services

The consumer wants a better product

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

right or true

In scene

right or true

Your answer is correct

to make something right

Please correct my mistakes

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

that is enough; no more

In scene

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

as much as needed

This is enough for me

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

In scene

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

I drink coffee every morning

a hot drink made from roasted beans

Do you want some coffee?

the act of bringing goods to a place

In scene

the act of bringing goods to a place

Your delivery is here

the process of giving birth to a baby

The delivery went smoothly

the way a person speaks to an audience

His delivery of the speech was excellent

to appear in a place as a ghost

In scene

to appear in a place as a ghost

Ghosts haunt this old house

a place someone often visits for fun or socializing

This cafe is a popular haunt for local students

to cause repeated distress or worry

The memory of the accident haunts him

to go to a place frequently

He likes to haunt this local cafe

a face that shows no emotion

In scene

a face that shows no emotion

She kept a poker face during the game

a facial expression that shows no emotion

He kept a poker face during the game

a person who wins a game or contest

In scene

a person who wins a game or contest

The winner gets a prize

a person or thing that is very good or successful

This new idea is a real winner

someone who wins a contest or competition

He was the winner

to get pleasure from something

In scene

to get pleasure from something

I enjoy reading books

used to make a polite request

In scene

used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

extremely funny or causing laughter

In scene

extremely funny or causing laughter

That joke was hilarious

to get or receive something

In scene

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

official agreement or permission

In scene

official agreement or permission

He needs his boss's approval

a feeling that someone or something is good or acceptable

She nodded to show her approval

a sweet brown fruit from a palm tree

In scene

a sweet brown fruit from a palm tree

I like eating dates

to go out with someone romantically

In scene

to go out with someone romantically

They have been dating for two months

a particular day of the month or year

What is today's date?

up to the present time

We have learned a lot to date

a special event to show happiness

In scene

a special event to show happiness

We had a celebration for his birthday

a special event to mark a happy occasion

We had a celebration for her birthday

a social occasion to mark a special event

They held a big celebration for his birthday

an extra five of something

In scene

an extra five of something

You get plus five points

having unfair beliefs about people based on their race

In scene

having unfair beliefs about people based on their race

He made a racist comment

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

moving from inside to outside a place

In scene

moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

as a result of

In scene

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

as it seems or appears

In scene

as it seems or appears

Apparently, he forgot the meeting

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

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

the situation or problem involving something

In scene

the situation or problem involving something

I cannot put up with this noise

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

big in size or amount

In scene

big in size or amount

The fat cat is sleeping

used to emphasize something

He received a fat salary

a natural oily substance in food

This food has too much fat

an expression of surprise or pleasure

In scene

an expression of surprise or pleasure

Ooh, look at that cake!

blocking the path or preventing progress

In scene

blocking the path or preventing progress

Please move, you are in the way

preventing someone from moving or doing something

Please move you are in the way

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

to hurt someone who trusts you

In scene

to hurt someone who trusts you

He backstabbed his friend to get a promotion

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

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

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