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The Office — Season 8 Episode 14

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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

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

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

happening all the time

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happening all the time

The world is constantly changing

to see or locate something

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to see or locate something

I found my keys

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

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

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

This is enough for me

something that does not matter much

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something that does not matter much

It is no big deal

something that matters a lot

This is a big deal

something that is very important or serious

It is not a big deal

to see or pay attention to something

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to see or pay attention to something

I noticed a new sign

a written or printed statement giving information or warning

There is a notice on the wall

the act of paying attention to something

His new car caught my notice

to make a rough estimate or guess

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to make a rough estimate or guess

I would peg it at about five dollars

to officially end or take back something

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to officially end or take back something

They decided to rescind the agreement

to form letters or words on a surface

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to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

to create words on a page

I want to write a story

to form letters or words on a surface

Please write your name here

to get something by paying money

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to get something by paying money

I want to buy a car

to accept something as true

I don't buy his story

to cause someone to receive something, often a problem or a charge

His arrogance bought him a lot of trouble

something that you buy

This dress was a great buy

indicating opposition between two sides

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indicating opposition between two sides

Real Madrid versus Barcelona

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

Huh? Who is that?

to make an effort to do something

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to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

the state of things as they really are

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the state of things as they really are

He returned to reality

a thing that is true or real

This is a harsh reality

to sleep in the same bed as another person

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to sleep in the same bed as another person

She sleeps with her brother

to have sexual intercourse with someone

He slept with her

to have sexual intercourse with someone

They slept with each other

to sleep in the same bed as someone

I slept with my baby

still there after others have gone

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still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

the side opposite to right

Turn left here

to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

a piece of clothing that covers the upper and lower body in one part

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a piece of clothing that covers the upper and lower body in one part

She wore a stylish one piece for the party

a single-piece garment worn for swimming

She bought a new one piece for the beach

not hurt or damaged

He arrived home in one piece

in any case

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in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

a thing that connects two or more things

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a thing that connects two or more things

There is a link between the two events

to join or connect two things

The bridge links the two cities

to stop being involved or to move away

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to stop being involved or to move away

Please back off now

to stop approaching or threatening someone

He told the aggressive man to back off

to decrease the amount, speed, or pressure of something

You should back off on your work

to move away from someone or stop being aggressive or annoying toward them

He told the bully to back off

very large in size

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very large in size

The elephant is enormous

money spent on something

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money spent on something

The travel expense was high

words used to show you are grateful

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words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

extremely good

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extremely good

This cake is excellent

to use something without a good purpose

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to use something without a good purpose

Do not waste your time

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

unwanted materials

Industrial waste is a problem

to a greater degree

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to a greater degree

I did not think it would hurt that much

a flying vehicle with wings

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a flying vehicle with wings

The airplane is big

an informal way to say no

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an informal way to say no

Nope, I don't know

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Nope you are totally right

an informal way to say no

Nope, not today

a word used to say no

I asked for help but he said nope

a number of things or people that belong together

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a number of things or people that belong together

I baked a batch of cookies

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

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from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

I don't live there anymore

now not happening or existing

I don't live here anymore

not happening or existing now

I don't go there anymore

not happening or existing now

They don't play together anymore

going far down from the surface or having great depth

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going far down from the surface or having great depth

The ocean is very deep

having a low sound

He has a deep voice

very strong or intense

He has a deep love for music

having a lot of money

He has deep pockets

a television series

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a television series

I am watching Burn Notice tonight

having great meaning or value

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having great meaning or value

Education is important

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

Once you finish, we can go

right now without delay

Do it at once

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

not inside a building or room

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not inside a building or room

Let's go out

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

to write or record information on paper or in a system

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to write or record information on paper or in a system

Please put down your name on the list

to make someone feel foolish or unimportant by speaking to them unkindly

Stop putting me down

to give money as a first payment for something

We put down a deposit for the car

to stop holding or carrying an object and let it rest on a surface

Please put down your heavy bag

to kill an animal to end its suffering

The vet had to put down the sick dog

to move something to a lower position

Put down the box you are holding

to move something to a lower position

Please put down your book on the table

an action or step taken

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an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to go from one place to another

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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 show or represent something

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to show or represent something

His eyes reflect his sadness

to throw back light, heat, or sound from a surface

The mirror reflects the sunlight

to think carefully about something

You should reflect on your actions

used to call attention or express surprise

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used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

to have a particular meaning or message

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to have a particular meaning or message

This word means love

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I meant to call you

the thing that a word or sentence expresses

What is the meaning of this word

an expression of anger or frustration

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an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

an expression of appreciation

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an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

a word used when leaving

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a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

to be responsible for a business or people

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to be responsible for a business or people

He manages a large team

to succeed in doing something difficult

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to succeed in doing something difficult

I managed to fix the car

to succeed in doing something

I can manage to finish the report

to deal with a situation or problem

I can manage this task by myself

content

She manages a large company

an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

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an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

Love can cause pain

a baked food made from flour and water

This pain is fresh

someone or something that is annoying

Stop being a pain

to be the reason that something happens

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to be the reason that something happens

The rain caused the flood

to make someone do something

That caused him to change his mind

an aim or movement that people support

She works for a good cause

for the reason that

I am staying here 'cause I am tired

the thing that makes something happen

What was the cause of the fire

very good

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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

the practice of traveling in a private car with other people to reduce the number of vehicles on the road

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the practice of traveling in a private car with other people to reduce the number of vehicles on the road

We started carpooling to save money

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

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feeling pleasure or satisfaction

I am glad to see you

feeling pleased or satisfied

I am glad to see you

a soft, fine material made from goat hair

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a soft, fine material made from goat hair

This sweater is made of cashmere

in or to any place

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in or to any place

You can sit anywhere

any location or direction

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

I cannot find my keys anywhere

a powerful illegal stimulant drug

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a powerful illegal stimulant drug

Meth is a dangerous drug

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

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 make someone want to know or pay attention to something

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to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

This book interests me

money paid for borrowing money

The bank charges a high interest rate

an activity that you enjoy doing in your free time

Reading is one of my interests

a financial or other involvement in something

He has an interest in the company

to begin something

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to begin something

They will launch the new product tomorrow

to send something somewhere with force

They will launch the rocket today

to send a spacecraft or rocket into space

They will launch the rocket tomorrow

to send something through the air with force

He tried to launch the javelin

to form an idea about something without being sure

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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

in the same place or group as each other

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in the same place or group as each other

We study together

in a romantic relationship again after a breakup

They got back together recently

to join separate parts to make a single whole

How much is it all together

in a sensible and well-planned way

She is a very together person

a group of people living in the same place

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a group of people living in the same place

Our community is very friendly

relating to a specific area or group of people

He is an active member of our community

groups of people living in the same area

We have a strong community here

a suggestion of something to be done or given

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a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

to tie an animal to a post or fixed object

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to tie an animal to a post or fixed object

He tethered the goat to a stake

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

careful discussion or thinking about something

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careful discussion or thinking about something

After much deliberation, she accepted the offer

a long stick used to hit a ball in golf

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a long stick used to hit a ball in golf

He bought a new golf club

the part of a piece of clothing that goes around the neck

The shirt has a white collar

an organization of people with a shared interest

I joined the chess club

a sandwich made with three slices of bread and meat, cheese, and vegetables

I ordered a club sandwich for lunch

the act of concentrating on someone or something

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the act of concentrating on someone or something

Please pay attention

the act of helping someone who is hurt or sick

He needs medical attention

the act of carefully listening or watching

Pay attention to the teacher

used to get attention or introduce a statement

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used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

a thing given to someone freely

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a thing given to someone freely

This is a gift for you

to give something to someone

She decided to gift the book to her friend

the ability or right to give or decide something

She has the gift to make final decisions

a natural ability to do something well

She has a gift for music

able to help or be used

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able to help or be used

This map is very useful

a sport where you hit a ball into holes

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a sport where you hit a ball into holes

He plays golf on weekends

a recently born child or animal

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a recently born child or animal

The newborn baby is sleeping

not sensible or intelligent

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not sensible or intelligent

That was a stupid mistake

a stupid or annoying person

Stop being so stupid

a close-fitting, brimless cap

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a close-fitting, brimless cap

He is wearing a blue beanie

a large pink bird with long legs and a curved neck

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a large pink bird with long legs and a curved neck

I saw a flamingo at the zoo

possibly or maybe

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possibly or maybe

Perhaps it will rain today

used to express anger or emphasis

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used to express anger or emphasis

Go to hell

a place of torment after death

I don't believe in hell

a state of great pain or misery

Life was hell for him

in a clear way

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in a clear way

It is clearly visible

in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand

She spoke clearly during the meeting

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 have a feeling of wanting to vomit

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to have a feeling of wanting to vomit

The smell made me gag

something done to make people laugh

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something done to make people laugh

It was just a silly gag

to want something very much

I am gagging for a coffee right now

to stop someone from speaking

They tried to gag the witness

to show happiness by curving your mouth

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to show happiness by curving your mouth

She smiled at me

to show kindness or approval to someone

Fortune smiled on the family

a happy look on your face with your mouth turned up

He has a beautiful smile

to make a happy face with your mouth turned up

She gave a small smile

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