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The Office — Season 8 Episode 9

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polite behavior and care for others

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polite behavior and care for others

We show respect for our elders

to have a good opinion of someone or something

I respect my teacher

a specific part or detail of something

He is right in this respect

polite behavior and care for others

We should show respect to our elders

to speak about a topic

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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 substance used to cure illness

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a substance used to cure illness

Take your medicine every day

a substance used to treat illness

I take medicine for my headache

the science of treating illness and injuries

He studies medicine at university

a substance used to treat illness

Take your medicine to feel better

something that can be done or is true

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something that can be done or is true

It is possible to finish the work today

a person who might be chosen for something

She is a possible for the role

the act of saying no or not accepting

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the act of saying no or not accepting

She received a rejection letter

a place or class for physical exercise

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a place or class for physical exercise

I go to the gym every day

a place with equipment for physical exercise

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a place with equipment for physical exercise

I go to the gym every morning

trousers that end above the knee

I wear a gym for running

a building for physical exercise

I go to the gym every morning

a sport where you lift heavy objects to build muscle

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a sport where you lift heavy objects to build muscle

He does weight lifting every morning

to stay alert for immediate danger

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to stay alert for immediate danger

Look out for cars when you cross

to face a specific direction, describing a window or building

Our room looks out over the sea

to search or monitor for the arrival of something

Look out for my bus at the station

to pay attention to danger

Look out for the car

to watch for danger

Look out there is a car coming

a statement that you will definitely do something

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a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

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used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

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a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

to tell someone about something

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to tell someone about something

So you know we are leaving early

very charming and sweet

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very charming and sweet

The puppy is adorable

a way of living or acting that leads to a particular result

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a way of living or acting that leads to a particular result

She chose a difficult path in life

a route or track to follow

We followed the path through the forest

a narrow way for walking

We walked along the narrow path

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

to have power over something

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to have power over something

The situation is under control

in a state of being regulated or controlled

The situation is under control

to find an answer to a problem or understand something

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to find an answer to a problem or understand something

I need to figure out this puzzle

to find the answer to a problem or to understand how something works

I will figure out how to fix this

to understand something after thinking

I can't figure out how this works

to think or believe something is likely

I figured out it would rain

to seem or appear a certain way

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to seem or appear a certain way

She looks tired today

the way someone looks, especially physical attractiveness

He has good looks

to try to find something

She looks for her keys

seems to be

She looks happy today

to appear or give the impression

He looks like his father

a word used to say hi

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a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

to move someone or something into a particular position or place

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to move someone or something into a particular position or place

Please put in the new batteries

to spend time or effort on something

She put in a lot of work on this project

to formally give something for consideration

I put in an application for the job

to move something into a container or space

I put in the keys into the bag

to place something into position

They will put in a new heater

in accordance with fact or reality

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in accordance with fact or reality

It is true that she is here

always telling the truth

He is a true person

always supporting and being faithful to someone

She is a true friend to me

always working as expected

This system is true and effective

to request information

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to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

a response to a question

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a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

the correct way to solve a problem

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the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

the best or most favorable position or level

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the best or most favorable position or level

Finding the sweet spot between work and life is difficult

the best or most suitable position or situation

This price is the sweet spot for our budget

the state of not being willing to help

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the state of not being willing to help

Her unhelpfulness made the situation worse

to make use of a helpful situation or opportunity

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to make use of a helpful situation or opportunity

I want to take advantage of this sale

to use something that helps you be better

I will take advantage of this opportunity

to use someone or something unfairly for your own benefit

He took advantage of her kindness

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

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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

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

to wait for a short time

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to wait for a short time

Hang on a minute

to fix something in a place

Hang on the poster here

to be decided by something

Success hangs on your hard work

to keep something in your possession

Please hang on to this receipt

an expression of surprise or admiration

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an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

a word used to show shock or amazement

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a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

that is enough; no more

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that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as is needed

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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

every person; all people

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every person; all people

Everyone is here

every person; all people

Everyone likes music

all people

Everyone is happy

a place where a particular service or activity is based

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a place where a particular service or activity is based

I will meet you at the station

to put someone in a particular place for a task

The army stationed soldiers at the border

the level of the baby's head in the birth canal

The baby is at station zero

a large farm where sheep or cattle are raised, especially in Australia or New Zealand

They work on a cattle station

to permit or allow someone to do something

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to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

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

to a small degree

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to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

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a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

prepared to do something

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prepared to do something

I am willing to help

to be happy to do something

He is willing to help

to be ready or agree to do something

She is willing to help us

very wanting to do something

She is willing to help

ready to do something

She is willing to help us

a type of large primate without a tail, such as a gorilla or chimpanzee

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a type of large primate without a tail, such as a gorilla or chimpanzee

The gorilla is a large ape

to copy someone's behavior or actions in a silly or unoriginal way

He likes to ape his teacher

to copy someone's behavior or actions

He loves to ape his older brother

not having many things close together

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not having many things close together

The forest is very thin here

narrow

This paper is very thin

to make something less thick

You need to thin the sauce

having little body fat

He is a very thin man

state of being free from public attention

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state of being free from public attention

I value my privacy

the state of being free from public attention

I need some privacy to work

the state of being free from public attention

I need some privacy to work

an expression of excitement or surprise

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an expression of excitement or surprise

Boy, that is a big dog

a young male person

He is a little boy

to not continue an action

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to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

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a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

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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

the rate at which work is done

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the rate at which work is done

New tools increased our productivity

to give money for something

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to give money for something

I will pay for the coffee

to suffer punishment or bad results for a previous action

You will pay for what you did

to give money for something

I will pay for the dinner

to give money for something bought

I paid for these new shoes

to give money for something

He pays for his sons education

to experience the bad result of an action

You will pay for your mistakes

a particular feeling or awareness

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a particular feeling or awareness

I have a sense of relief

a particular meaning or interpretation

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a particular meaning or interpretation

This word has another sense

to become aware of something

I sense that something is wrong

the quality of being clear or reasonable

What you said makes sense

to show that something is true

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to show that something is true

I can prove it

to show that something is true

He proved his theory

to show that something is true

They proved the truth

used to add a negative statement

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used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

the act of selling goods or services

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the act of selling goods or services

He works in sales

an event where things are sold

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an event where things are sold

I bought this shirt at the sales

a part of a company that sells products or services

He works in the sales department

the total amount of goods or services sold by a business

Our annual sales increased this year

for all time

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for all time

They are eternally grateful

the fine threads that grow on a person's head

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the fine threads that grow on a person's head

I cut my hair

the fine threads that grow on a person's body

He has hair on his arms

the thin strands that grow on a person's head

She has long brown hair

a very small amount or distance

He won by a hair

to look at something for a period of time

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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

having or showing quick intelligence

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having or showing quick intelligence

He is a smart student

to cause a sharp, stinging pain

My eyes began to smart

well-dressed or neat in appearance

He looks very smart in his suit

showing good judgment

It was a smart choice

another time

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another time

Please try again

a feeling of worry or unease

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a feeling of worry or unease

He suffers from anxiety

a feeling of nervousness or fear

I felt a lot of anxiety before the test

to press something with great force

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to press something with great force

He crushed the empty can

the quality of a person's mind or feelings

I have a crush on him

a strong feeling of romantic attraction

I have a crush on him

to beat someone completely

Our team will crush the rival

thin sheets used for writing or printing

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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

to put things in a certain order

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to put things in a certain order

They are ranking the applicants by experience

a position in a list that shows how good or important something is

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a position in a list that shows how good or important something is

He has a high ranking in the tennis tournament

having a high position in an organization or group

He is a high ranking official

to make someone go through a difficult situation

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to make someone go through a difficult situation

The mistake put him in a difficult situation

to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put this

to direct your attention or effort toward something

She put all her energy into the project

to move something to a position

Put the book on the table

a person who does not win or is not successful

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a person who does not win or is not successful

Don't be such a loser

someone who gets upset or angry when they lose

He acts like a sore loser when he plays games

someone who is defeated in a game or contest

The loser of the game was sad

to find a solution

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to find a solution

They settled the argument

to stop moving and stay in one place

The dust began to settle

to start living in a new place

They decided to settle in London

to give money to pay what you owe

We need to settle the bill today

related to being pregnant

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related to being pregnant

She is on maternity leave

to keep someone or something from harm

In scene

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

to have your home in a place

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to have your home in a place

I live in London

to live in the building where you are employed

The nanny lives in with the family

to have your home in a place

I live in a big house

living in the same place as someone

They have a live-in nanny

living in the same home as a romantic partner

They are a live-in couple

a person who works in an office and handles paperwork

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a person who works in an office and handles paperwork

She is a secretary

a person who does office work for someone else

The secretary managed the boss's calendar

a person who holds a high administrative position in an organization or government

The secretary leads the department

a person who does office work

A secretary helps with general office duties

to move something from one place to another

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to move something from one place to another

Put your toys away

to not be in a place

He is away for the weekend

to the full extent or without holding back

He was working away

at a distance from here

The city is far away

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

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skill or knowledge gained from doing something

She has a lot of experience

something that you do or go through

It was a great experience

to have a feeling or sensation

I experienced great joy

coming after the second in a series

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coming after the second in a series

He is the third person in line

one of three equal parts of something

I ate a third of the pizza

coming after the second

March is the third month

more than what is usual or necessary

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more than what is usual or necessary

I need extra time

behaving in a way that is more dramatic or noticeable than is appropriate

Stop being so extra about everything

a person who appears in a movie or show but has no speaking role

He worked as an extra in the movie

to a high degree

Her outfit is so extra

a two-wheeled vehicle you ride

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a two-wheeled vehicle you ride

I ride my bike to school

the activity of riding a bicycle

Biking is a fun hobby

to travel on a bicycle

I will bike to school

to be required or expected to do something

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to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

a structure with walls and a roof

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a structure with walls and a roof

This building is very tall

to make something by putting parts together

They are building a new house

the process of making a structure

The building of the new house is almost finished

to gradually become something over time

They are building on their past success

to seem or appear a certain way

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to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

the part of a room that you walk on

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the part of a room that you walk on

Please clean the floor

a story or level of a building

I live on the third floor

the right to speak in a meeting or debate

The chairperson gave her the floor

to shock or surprise someone greatly

The news floored him

to push a car pedal all the way down

He decided to floor it on the highway

to give permission for something

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to give permission for something

They allowed us to go home

to let someone do something

Please allow me to explain

not hard to do

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not hard to do

This is the second easiest task to do

to have knowledge or information about something

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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

spicy chicken wings served with sauce

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spicy chicken wings served with sauce

I ordered a plate of buffalo wings

used to make a polite request

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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

a human individual

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a human individual

Every person is different

a human being

He is a good person

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

without difficulty

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without difficulty

I can do it easily

in a way that does not need much effort

I can easily finish this work

to go from one place to another

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to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

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

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