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The Office — Season 9 Episode 8

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to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

In scene

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

to go somewhere with someone

In scene

to go somewhere with someone

Do you want to come with me

to be provided together with something

In scene

to be provided together with something

The phone comes with a charger

to exist or happen at the same time as something

This phone comes with a charger.

to be provided or sold as part of something else

This phone comes with a charger

two slices of bread with filling

In scene

two slices of bread with filling

I ate a sandwich for lunch

a place name (a town in England or the US)

Sandwich is a town

to move from one side to the other

In scene

to move from one side to the other

We will go through the tunnel

to be successfully finished or approved

The trade agreement went through yesterday

to read or check something carefully from beginning to end

Please go through these documents

to experience or deal with something

She went through a hard time

to be officially accepted or completed

The contract finally went through

to experience a difficult situation

She went through a difficult time

to keep away from someone or something

In scene

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid traffic

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid heavy traffic

to keep away from something

Try to avoid bad habits

not sensible or intelligent

In scene

not sensible or intelligent

That was a stupid mistake

a stupid or annoying person

Stop being so stupid

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

Wait until tomorrow

up to the time when

We stayed until noon

up to the time when

Do not leave until I return

to do physical activity for fitness

In scene

to do physical activity for fitness

I work out every morning

to think of or develop a method or solution

We need to work out a plan

to find a solution to a problem

I will work out the problem

to have a particular result or outcome

The situation worked out eventually

to find a solution to a problem

We can work out this problem

at any time; whenever

In scene

at any time; whenever

You can call me anytime

at any time; whenever

You can call me anytime

at any time

You can call me anytime

at the time that; as soon as

In scene

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

one single occasion

In scene

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

at some time in the past

I once lived here

right now without delay

Do it at once

used to add force to a statement

In scene

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

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

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

feeling strong displeasure or irritation

In scene

feeling strong displeasure or irritation

The customer was angry about the delay

feeling strong annoyance or displeasure

He is angry with me

feeling strong annoyance or displeasure

She is feeling angry after the argument

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

She is wanting a new toy

to wish for something

The child is wanting more candy

not having enough of something

The essay was found wanting

to decide between options

In scene

to decide between options

Choose a color

to select from a group of options

You can choose a color

to pick something from a group

Choose your favorite color

the act of making a choice

You must choose a path

picked out from a group

This is the chosen one

a covered entrance to a building

In scene

a covered entrance to a building

He is sitting on the porch

showing warmth and concern for others

In scene

showing warmth and concern for others

She is a caring person

the feeling of being interested in or worried about someone or something

She is a very caring person

the quality of being helpful and thoughtful

She is a very caring person

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

the bone at the front of the knee

In scene

the bone at the front of the knee

He injured his kneecap

to shoot someone in the knee as a punishment

He was kneecapped for stealing

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

In scene

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

a short way to say 'good morning'

In scene

a short way to say 'good morning'

Morning, how are you?

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I wake up early in the morning

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

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

to require something because it is necessary

In scene

to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

a particular situation or example

In scene

a particular situation or example

This is a special case

a box or bag for storing or carrying things

He put the phone in its case

a matter that is decided in a court of law

The police are working on the case

a violent attack that breaks someone's knee

In scene

a violent attack that breaks someone's knee

The gang is known for kneecapping

a violent act of hitting someone's knee to disable them

In scene

a violent act of hitting someone's knee to disable them

Kneecapping is a brutal form of punishment

the act of shooting someone in the knee as a form of punishment

In scene

the act of shooting someone in the knee as a form of punishment

They threatened him with a kneecapping

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 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

without any doubt

In scene

without any doubt

I will definitely come

an alcoholic drink made from light-colored grapes

In scene

an alcoholic drink made from light-colored grapes

I would like a glass of white wine

a pale-colored wine made from light-skinned grapes

I would like to order a glass of white wine

a game where people pass a red object around

In scene

a game where people pass a red object around

We played red vining at the party

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

a person who works for a job

In scene

a person who works for a job

He is a hard worker

the act of making something

In scene

the act of making something

The bridge is under construction

the process of building or making something, especially a structure

The new building is under construction

the person who is affected by something

In scene

the person who is affected by something

He was on the receiving end of the anger

a period of seven days

In scene

a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

to end or bring to an end

In scene

to end or bring to an end

The company ceased operations

to stop talking or make someone stop talking

In scene

to stop talking or make someone stop talking

Please shut up

to make someone stop talking

Just shut up and listen

to stop talking or to tell someone else to be silent

Please shut up while I am working

to stop speaking, especially to be quiet

Please shut up and listen

a school for training to become a religious leader

In scene

a school for training to become a religious leader

He is studying at a seminary to become a priest

extremely good or impressive

In scene

extremely good or impressive

That car is so cool

not excited or angry

Keep cool during the test

having a relatively low temperature; not hot or warm

The weather is cool today

to advertise or tell people about a product or service

In scene

to advertise or tell people about a product or service

They market their products online

ready to be bought or sold

This product is ready for the market

the desire or need for a product or service among consumers

There is a big market for organic food

a place or system where people buy and sell goods or services

I go to the market every Sunday

feeling nervous or uneasy

In scene

feeling nervous or uneasy

I felt awkward at the party

causing discomfort or embarrassment

It was an awkward moment

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

not dangerous or risky

In scene

not dangerous or risky

You are safe here

a locked metal box used to store valuable items

In scene

a locked metal box used to store valuable items

The documents are in the safe

to be very sure about something

It is a safe bet

able to be trusted to do a job well

She is a safe choice for the job

something that is normal or regularly happens

In scene

something that is normal or regularly happens

I'll have my usual coffee

happening most of the time

It is usual to see rain

happening most of the time

It was just a normal day

the thing someone normally chooses or does

I will order my usual

to make something dirty or impure

In scene

to make something dirty or impure

The vandals defiled the sacred temple

to make something dirty or impure

The graffiti defiled the wall

to damage the good reputation of someone

His actions defiled the family name

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

a sound people make when they are unsure or confused

In scene

a sound people make when they are unsure or confused

Uhh I do not know the answer

to speak words

In scene

to speak words

He said no

already referred to earlier

The said document is missing

to express something in words

He said that he was busy

to speak words

She said she was tired

a smaller amount or number

In scene

a smaller amount or number

I want less water

to ask God to protect or help

May God bless you

too many to count

The stars are endless

not having something

She is fearless

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

from outside a group or place

In scene

from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

in or to a place that is not inside a building

In scene

in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

to a greater extent

In scene

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

You had better leave now

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

In scene

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

in the area close to a place

In scene

in the area close to a place

Many trees are around the school

used to indicate an approximate amount

I will arrive around 5 PM

having knowledge of how to use or handle something

She knows her way around the office

to change the direction or result of something

We must turn the situation around

used to make something look nice

In scene

used to make something look nice

These are decorative pillows

to calm down and stop worrying

In scene

to calm down and stop worrying

Just chillax and enjoy the music

to take off the outer covering of something

In scene

to take off the outer covering of something

I need to shuck the corn for dinner

to remove the outer layer of a plant or vegetable

He shucked the corn

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

at the back of something

In scene

at the back of something

The cat is behind the sofa

in the space at the back of something

The ball is behind the chair

the part of the body you sit on

He fell on his behind

the person or thing that causes something to happen

She is the force behind this project

not on time

He is behind schedule

without someone knowing

He did it behind my back

to give support to someone or something

We are behind you

left in a place when you go away

He left his keys behind

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

In scene

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

to twist together

In scene

to twist together

The vines intertwine

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

to share the same view as someone

In scene

to share the same view as someone

We agree on this point

to say that you accept or agree with something

I agree with you

to say yes or have the same opinion

I agree with your plan

words used to show you are grateful

In scene

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

used to show you are annoyed or upset

In scene

used to show you are annoyed or upset

Ugh, I hate waking up early

not fair or just

In scene

not fair or just

This decision is unfair

the male reproductive organ

In scene

the male reproductive organ

The penis is part of the reproductive system

the male sex organ

The doctor examined the penis

the male reproductive body part

The penis is a male reproductive organ

very unusual or special

In scene

very unusual or special

She has an extraordinary talent for music

to request information

In scene

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

to feel sympathy for someone

In scene

to feel sympathy for someone

I feel for anyone who loses their home

to understand the nature of something

I need to get a feel for the new job

to understand and share someone's feelings

I feel for you in this situation

a natural understanding of something

She has a real feel for music

to feel pity or sympathy for someone

I feel for the people affected by the disaster

to leave a place

In scene

to leave a place

You should go away now

to stop existing or to no longer be present

The pain will go away soon

to travel somewhere for a short holiday

We will go away for the weekend

to move to another place

Please go away now

to give a name to someone or something

In scene

to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

most intelligent

In scene

most intelligent

He is the sharpest student in the class

the most quick-witted or smart

He is the sharpest student in the class

having a thin edge that can cut easily

This is the sharpest knife in the kitchen

owned and run by a family rather than a large company

In scene

owned and run by a family rather than a large company

It is a family owned hotel

run by members of a family

They work in a family owned bakery

owned and operated by members of a family

This restaurant is family owned

a person who makes art

In scene

a person who makes art

He is a great artist

a person who makes art

She is a famous artist

a person who does a job skillfully

He is an artist with a paintbrush

to say something to someone

In scene

to say something to someone

Tell me your name

to know or recognize something

In scene

to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

to write information on a document

In scene

to write information on a document

Please fill out this form

to make something larger or more shapely

He is starting to fill out as he gets older

having no purpose or use

In scene

having no purpose or use

This conversation is pointless

to be unsuccessful

In scene

to be unsuccessful

He failed the test

to stop working properly

The engine failed during the trip

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