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The Office — Season 9 Episode 19

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feeling or showing unhappiness

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feeling or showing unhappiness

She is unhappy today

to put something into something else

In scene

to put something into something else

The doctor will inject the medicine

to put a drug into someone's body with a needle

The doctor will inject the medicine

to be referred to by a particular name

In scene

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

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

to put words or images onto paper using a machine

In scene

to put words or images onto paper using a machine

I need to print this document

a mark left on a surface by pressure

There is a fingerprint on the glass

a place where you buy things

She works at the print

serving as a symbol or typical example of something

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serving as a symbol or typical example of something

The red rose is emblematic of love

to go into a place or vehicle

In scene

to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

a planned gathering of people

In scene

a planned gathering of people

I have a meeting at ten

to bring or come together in one place

I have a meeting tomorrow

to come into contact with someone or something

I had a meeting with my friend

a planned gathering with someone

I have a meeting with my doctor

an event where people come together to talk

We have a meeting at ten o clock

a situation where movement is stopped

In scene

a situation where movement is stopped

The political log jam blocked the new law

used to emphasize something

In scene

used to emphasize something

That is a darn good idea

to repair a hole in fabric by sewing

She needs to darn her socks

to no longer have something

In scene

to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not understand what someone is saying

You are losing me

to not know where you are

I always lose my keys

to be beaten in a game or competition

We did not want to lose the game

to stop living

She lost her father last year

to not win a game or contest

They will lose the match

to no longer have something

I do not want to lose this chance

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

to be unable to find something

Did you lose your wallet

to stop having something you had before

He lost his job yesterday

to stop having something

I lost my focus

to no longer have something

I often lose my keys

good things that happen by chance

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good things that happen by chance

I had some good luck

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

Luck can change quickly

to get something as a result of good luck

He lucked into this amazing job

coming before all others in time or order

In scene

coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

lacking good sense or judgment

In scene

lacking good sense or judgment

That was a silly mistake

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

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used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to make an effort to do something

In scene

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

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

a machine that moves people up and down in a building

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a machine that moves people up and down in a building

The elevator is broken

a machine that moves people up and down in a building

In scene

a machine that moves people up and down in a building

The elevator stopped at the third floor

a machine that moves people up and down between floors in a building

Please wait for the next elevator

relating to a particular area or community

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relating to a particular area or community

We buy our food from a local market

a person who lives in a particular area

In scene

a person who lives in a particular area

The locals are very friendly here

a public bus that stops at all or most stops along its route

I take the local bus to work

a building or area used for a particular purpose

He met his friends at his local

to a small extent

In scene

to a small extent

I am a little tired

small in size

He has a little dog

to stop a relationship or activity

In scene

to stop a relationship or activity

They decided to break up after two years

to leave a place

In scene

to leave a place

It is time to go out

to be sent or delivered

The invitations went out yesterday

to leave home to spend time with others

I want to go out tonight

to stop functioning or shining

The lights suddenly went out

to exit a place

I want to go out tonight

to go somewhere away from home for social reasons

We will go out for dinner tonight

to want to do something

In scene

to want to do something

I feel like going for a walk

to be aware of a physical or emotional state

Sometimes I feel like a child

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

It feels like it is going to snow

to have a desire to do something

I feel like eating pizza

to say something to get information

In scene

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

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

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

something very bad or shocking

In scene

something very bad or shocking

This is an abomination

to see or locate something

In scene

to see or locate something

I found my keys

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

In scene

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

a person or thing that could cause harm

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a person or thing that could cause harm

The storm is a threat to the city

a statement that you will hurt someone if they do not do what you want

He made a threat against his rival

hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks

In scene

hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks

He has a long beard

a person who hides someone's real relationship or identity

He used his friend as a beard to hide his true relationship

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 give your time or effort to something

In scene

to give your time or effort to something

He devotes his time to helping others

to continue doing something

In scene

to continue doing something

Keep up the good work

to move or progress at the same speed as someone or something else

Try to keep up with the group

to stop someone from sleeping

The loud music kept me up all night

to continue at the same level or rate

You must keep up your grades

to stay at the same level or speed

I cannot keep up with them

to strongly dislike

In scene

to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

In scene

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

to comprehend or grasp meaning

In scene

to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

a playful expression used when a small mistake is made

In scene

a playful expression used when a small mistake is made

Whoopsie daisy I dropped my pen

a Spanish word for friends, used informally in English

In scene

a Spanish word for friends, used informally in English

Hey amigos, how are you?

to continue doing something

In scene

to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

In scene

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

coming after the first

This is my second book

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

the part of a room that you walk on

In scene

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 cause someone to be upset or worried

In scene

to cause someone to be upset or worried

I don't want to disturb you

to stop someone from continuing an activity

Do not disturb me while I am working

to change the position or condition of something

Do not disturb the papers on the desk

to a very high degree

In scene

to a very high degree

It is extremely hot today

to give a religious talk in church

In scene

to give a religious talk in church

The priest began to preach

to try to persuade others to accept an idea

He likes to preach about healthy habits

each time that something happens

In scene

each time that something happens

Every time I see him I smile

a natural way of knowing something without thinking

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a natural way of knowing something without thinking

Birds build nests by instinct

the energy used to try hard

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the energy used to try hard

It takes a lot of effort to learn a language

physical or mental energy used to do something

It takes effort to learn a new language

a way of thinking about or approaching a topic

In scene

a way of thinking about or approaching a topic

What is your position on this issue

a paid role of employment

She is looking for a new position

the place where someone or something is

Please position the camera carefully

a set of circumstances someone is in

They are in a difficult position

at some time in the past

In scene

at some time in the past

I once lived here

one single occasion

In scene

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

right now without delay

Do it at once

a set of related things arranged in order

In scene

a set of related things arranged in order

He won a series of matches

to give something to someone for their actions

In scene

to give something to someone for their actions

Teachers reward students for hard work

something given in return for good behavior or work

He got a reward for his hard work

a person who pays for a service

In scene

a person who pays for a service

The lawyer met with his client

a person who plays sports

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a person who plays sports

He is a professional athlete

the number 3

In scene

the number 3

I have three apples

a written evaluation of something

In scene

a written evaluation of something

I read a movie review

a formal assessment of someone's work

The boss gave a positive review of my work

to look at something carefully

Please review the report

to let something stay in place

In scene

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

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

He asked for leave to visit his family

new information about something

In scene

new information about something

I have some good news

time period | a period of seven days

In scene

time period | a period of seven days

She travels for weeks

a period of seven days

The project will take two weeks

a period of seven days, especially from Sunday to Saturday

I will travel next weeks

a period of seven days

Many weeks have passed since then

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

In scene

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

Be careful

to go into a place

In scene

to go into a place

Please come on in

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

In scene

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

I love watching movies

an idea or belief you have

In scene

an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

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

In scene

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

a drug used to calm or relax

In scene

a drug used to calm or relax

The doctor prescribed a tranquilizer

to reach a place

In scene

to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to go to someone for help or support

You can come to me for help

to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to enter your thoughts

The idea came to me suddenly

to arrive at a point or situation

We have come to a difficult decision

to arrive at a particular situation

The situation has come to an end

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

to become conscious again after being unconscious

She finally came to after the accident

to lead to a particular result

The total bill came to fifty dollars

to go to a place to see someone

Please come to my house this evening

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

a cold drink made from tea and ice

In scene

a cold drink made from tea and ice

I would like an iced tea

a cold drink made from tea and ice

I would like an iced tea

a cold drink made by steeping tea leaves in water and chilling it

This iced tea is delicious

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

Wait until tomorrow

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

Do not leave until I return

up to the time when

We stayed until noon

a secret romantic relationship between two people

In scene

a secret romantic relationship between two people

They had an affair

an important or interesting event or situation

The whole affair was a disaster

a private or personal concern

This is a private affair

the act of saying one thing but doing another

In scene

the act of saying one thing but doing another

It is hypocrisy to talk about health while smoking

the act of exchanging goods for money

In scene

the act of exchanging goods for money

The store made a big sale

an event where things are sold

In scene

an event where things are sold

The store is having a big sale

the part of the face that smells and breathes

In scene

the part of the face that smells and breathes

Touch your nose

the part of the face used for smelling

Her nose is small

completely correct or accurate

In scene

completely correct or accurate

What is the exact time?

to force someone to give you something

He exacted a promise from her

a substance used to cure illness

In scene

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

to be worthy of something

In scene

to be worthy of something

You deserve to be happy

to be worthy of something

You deserve a break

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

I need to get out of here

to a place that is not here

I am out of here

a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink

In scene

a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink

He ordered a shot of tequila

to discharge a gun

He fired a shot

a photograph taken with a camera

That is a great shot

completely spoiled or destroyed

My car engine is shot

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?

information or awareness gained through experience

In scene

information or awareness gained through experience

She has a lot of knowledge about history

a brief period of time

In scene

a brief period of time

Wait for a little while

a job or occupation over time

In scene

a job or occupation over time

She wants a career in medicine

a job or profession that someone does for a long time

She has a successful career in medicine

the time someone spends in a particular activity or role

The athlete ended her career after ten years

a person who works in government

In scene

a person who works in government

He is a famous politician

deeply loved or cherished

In scene

deeply loved or cherished

She is my beloved grandmother

a person who is loved

He wrote a letter to his beloved

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