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The Office — Season 7 Episode 19

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CEFR level

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

to go somewhere together with someone

In scene

to go somewhere together with someone

I will go with you to the store

to pick or select something

I will go with the red car

to look good or be suitable together

This tie goes with your suit

to be or become involved with someone or something

I want to go with someone who is kind

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

In scene

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

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.

relating to a particular person

In scene

relating to a particular person

This is a personal matter

relating to someone's character in a way that might be hurtful

His comments were too personal

connected with a specific person

I have a personal opinion

to stay in a place until something happens

In scene

to stay in a place until something happens

I am waiting for the bus

to stay in a place or delay an action until someone arrives or something happens

I wait for the bus

to feel excited for something to happen

I am waiting for my vacation

to feel happy about something that will happen

In scene

to feel happy about something that will happen

I look forward to meeting you

to feel happy or excited about something that is going to happen in the future

I look forward to meeting you

used to emphasize a statement

In scene

used to emphasize a statement

It is very cold indeed

to try something to check its quality

In scene

to try something to check its quality

I want to test the new car

a set of questions or tasks to measure knowledge or ability

I have a math test tomorrow

a procedure done to test a hypothesis

The scientist ran a test

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

not open

In scene

not open

Please close the door

paying a lot of attention to details

Please pay close attention to the details

at a short distance away

My house is close to the park

to surround and catch someone

The police close on the suspect

done in secret or illegally

In scene

done in secret or illegally

He was paid under the table

done in a hidden or illegal way

He made an under the table deal

done in a hidden or illegal way

They paid him under the table

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

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

a flexible pipe for carrying water

In scene

a flexible pipe for carrying water

The garden hose is long

to trick someone out of money

He hosed me on the deal

to spray someone or something with water

I will hose the car

a piece of clothing that covers the legs and feet

She wore silk hose

the number 1

In scene

the number 1

I have one apple in my bag

one part of a series (e.g., an episode)

I watched episode one last night

a very short period of time

Wait for one moment please

to a small degree

This is one better than that

extremely valuable or special

In scene

extremely valuable or special

The painting is priceless

not morally right or acceptable

In scene

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer 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

having a positive or desirable quality

In scene

having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

the act or sound of laughing

In scene

the act or sound of laughing

The room was filled with laughter

the act of laughing

I heard laughter coming from the kitchen

having skill in art

In scene

having skill in art

She has an artistic family

to attach one thing to another with a knot

In scene

to attach one thing to another with a knot

I am tying my shoes

having a low temperature

In scene

having a low temperature

The winter cold is harsh

showing no kindness or affection

He is a cold person

a common sickness with a runny nose and cough

I have a cold

not awake or aware of what is happening

He was knocked cold in the fight

to make someone feel very scared

In scene

to make someone feel very scared

The scary movie terrified the children

feeling very scared

The loud noise terrified the baby

a person who cheats others out of money

In scene

a person who cheats others out of money

The swindler stole all his money

to talk about something with someone

In scene

to talk about something with someone

We need to discuss the plan

the theme or idea being discussed

In scene

the theme or idea being discussed

This is a difficult subject

to make someone experience something unpleasant

He subjected the prisoner to torture

a person who is ruled by a monarch or government

He is a loyal subject of the queen

a person who is being studied or tested

The king protected his subjects

to say or express something in a particular way

In scene

to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put this

to move something to a position

In scene

to move something to a position

Put the book on the table

to make someone go through a difficult situation

The mistake put him in a difficult situation

to direct your attention or effort toward something

She put all her energy into the project

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

Please get out of here

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

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 produce or create something

In scene

to produce or create something

He made up a story

to decide something firmly

In scene

to decide something firmly

He made up his mind

products used to color or change the face

She puts on her make up

to become friends again after an argument

They finally made up

the way a person or thing looks

The make-up of the room is simple

the way in which the parts of something are arranged or combined

The chemical make-up of the water is simple

to create a story or excuse

He had to make up an excuse

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

to be responsible for someone or something

In scene

to be responsible for someone or something

She takes care of the children

to deal with a problem or situation

I will take care of the dishes

to look after or handle something

Please take care of the dog

an event where people celebrate or socialize

In scene

an event where people celebrate or socialize

I love going to parties

a group of people who do something together

We are meeting with the other parties today

a situation where things happen without problems

In scene

a situation where things happen without problems

After the first week it was smooth sailing

to have sex for money

In scene

to have sex for money

She refuses to prostitute

a person who is paid for sex

She worked as a prostitute

to state something as true or to demand ownership

In scene

to state something as true or to demand ownership

He claims that he is innocent

to be the reason someone dies

The earthquake claimed many lives

to state something as true or to demand ownership

He claimed his lost bag

to say something is true without proof

She claims to be innocent

to press your lips against someone or something as a sign of love or greeting

In scene

to press your lips against someone or something as a sign of love or greeting

She kissed her baby

a group of musicians who play music together

I love the band Kiss

to touch something gently

The ball kissed the table edge

to touch someone with your lips as a sign of love

She kissed her baby on the forehead

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

not hard to do or understand

In scene

not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

not hard to do

This math problem is easy

an action or step taken

In scene

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to go from one place to another

In scene

to go from one place to another

Please move your car

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

to give something and get something in return

In scene

to give something and get something in return

Let's swap seats

a chance to do something in a sequence

In scene

a chance to do something in a sequence

It is your turn now

a shift in the way a situation is developing

In scene

a shift in the way a situation is developing

She turned the room into a gym

to pass something to someone else

Please turn the book to him

to move a switch or knob to make a device start working

Turn the knob to start the machine

to go into a place

In scene

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

an item used in a performance

In scene

an item used in a performance

The sword is a prop

to support something so it stays upright

Prop the door open

public admiration or respect

You should give him props for his effort

to hold something up so it stays upright

Prop the ladder against the wall

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

a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light

In scene

a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light

I lit a candle

to shine a light through an egg to check if it is developing

Farmers candle eggs to check for fertility

a stick of wax with a wick that gives light

The candle is on the table

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

a piece of clothing that supports the breasts

In scene

a piece of clothing that supports the breasts

She bought a new bra

without any doubt

In scene

without any doubt

I will definitely come

one of two equal parts of something

In scene

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 fasten papers together with a small metal clip

In scene

to fasten papers together with a small metal clip

Please staple these documents together

a common item that is needed regularly

Rice is a staple food in many countries

a small metal piece used to join papers

This staple holds the papers together

the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

In scene

the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

This book costs ten dollars

a basic unit of money in the US and some other countries

This book costs ten dollars

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

In scene

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

to plan to do something

In scene

to plan to do something

I am gon help them

to move from one place to another

He has gone home

used to say what will happen in the future

It is gon rain tomorrow

an expression of surprise or admiration

In scene

an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

feeling that you have no other choice

In scene

feeling that you have no other choice

They were desperate for help

feeling a loss of hope

He felt desperate after the accident

not sensible or intelligent

In scene

not sensible or intelligent

That was a stupid mistake

a stupid or annoying person

Stop being so stupid

used to express anger or emphasis

In scene

used to express anger or emphasis

Holy cow, look at that

connected with God or religion

This is a holy place

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

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

a reason given to explain or justify an action

In scene

a reason given to explain or justify an action

He has a good excuse

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me may I pass

to ask someone to pardon you

Please excuse my foolish error

a reason given to explain a mistake

Do not make an excuse for being late

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

In scene

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

a person who works for an employer

In scene

a person who works for an employer

He is a new employee

sensible or not extreme

In scene

sensible or not extreme

The price is reasonable

the power to make impossible things happen

In scene

the power to make impossible things happen

The ring has magic

the art of performing illusions

He knows some magic

relating to magic or having magic powers

It was a magic moment

the power to control events by mysterious forces

Magic is not real

used to express surprise or shock

In scene

used to express surprise or shock

My gosh, look at that cake!

a set of clothes worn to look like someone or something else

In scene

a set of clothes worn to look like someone or something else

He wore a pirate costume

to say something to get information

In scene

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

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

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

In scene

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

coffee without caffeine

In scene

coffee without caffeine

I'll have a decaf coffee, please

to copy someone's actions or voice

In scene

to copy someone's actions or voice

She is imitating her teacher

a thing you want to do or achieve

In scene

a thing you want to do or achieve

My intention is to learn English

having as part of a group

In scene

having as part of a group

Everyone is invited, including me

something that matters a lot

In scene

something that matters a lot

This is a big deal

something that does not matter much

It is no big deal

something that is very important or serious

It is not a big deal

following Jewish food rules

In scene

following Jewish food rules

This restaurant serves kosher food

real, proper, or acceptable

That deal does not seem kosher

to understand or realize

In scene

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

to look at something carefully

In scene

to look at something carefully

Can you take a look at this

to direct your eyes toward something

Can you take a look at this

to use time doing something

In scene

to use time doing something

She spent the day reading

very tired or lacking energy

I am completely spent

to give money in exchange for something

He spent all his money

already used or consumed

The battery is spent

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

cannot be done

In scene

cannot be done

That is impossible

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