TV Series The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 1

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The Summer I Turned Pretty — Season 1 Episode 1

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public praise for an achievement

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public praise for an achievement

She deserves recognition for her project

the act of identifying someone or something

Facial recognition is useful

to feel nervous or concerned about something

In scene

to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

in a state of preparation

In scene

in a state of preparation

I am ready to go

the number 3

In scene

the number 3

I have three apples

watching whales in their natural home

We went whale watching in Canada

the activity of watching whales in the wild

We went whale-watching in Canada

to let something go or make it available

In scene

to let something go or make it available

The band will release their new album next week

a legal document that gives up a claim or right

She signed a legal release

to let someone or something go

Please release the bird

a feeling of being free from stress or tension

Crying brought her a sense of release

a part of a gun that you pull to fire it

Pull the release to fire the gun

caring about the needs of others

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caring about the needs of others

He is a very considerate person

a road vehicle with four wheels and an engine

In scene

a road vehicle with four wheels and an engine

He drives his car to work

a four-wheeled road vehicle

In scene

a four-wheeled road vehicle

I have a red car

a separate section of a train for passengers or services

We sat in the last car of the train

to become calm and less tense

In scene

to become calm and less tense

I need to relax after a long day

to make a rule or requirement less strict

The school decided to relax the rules

to make someone feel calm and less tense

Music helps me relax

to become calm or less active

I want to relax on the weekend

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

In scene

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

I am glad to see you

feeling pleased or satisfied

I am glad to see you

at any time; in all your life

In scene

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at no time

I will not ever go back

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

to remain in a place

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to remain in a place

I will wait in the lobby

to be in a place and stay there

Please wait in while I get the key

to stand in a line of people waiting for something

We waited in to buy the tickets

to remain inside a place

I will wait in for the delivery

a ceremony for a dead person

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a ceremony for a dead person

They attended the funeral yesterday

not clean or healthy

In scene

not clean or healthy

That restaurant is very unhygienic

to show or tell something that was hidden

In scene

to show or tell something that was hidden

He gave me a useful tip about the exam

the pointed end of something

The tip of the pencil is broken

extra money given for service

He left a big tip

a large heap of waste or earth

The truck took the waste to the tip

not having any dirt or marks

In scene

not having any dirt or marks

Please put on a clean shirt

fully or totally

I clean forgot the date

following the rules and not using unfair methods

They played a clean game

not involved in illegal or dishonest activities

He has a clean record

easy to understand or interpret

This is a clean answer

to hit someone, especially in the face

He cleaned him in the face

not guilty of a crime

The jury found him clean

not having done anything illegal

His record is clean

free from dirt or marks

Please keep your room clean

completely free of dirt or marks

The glass is completely clean

a person who stays in someone's home

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a person who stays in someone's home

They have a houseguest this week

to a moderate degree

In scene

to a moderate degree

This task is pretty hard

pleasant to look at

She is a pretty girl

very pleasing to look at

She is wearing a pretty dress

used to express what you plan to do

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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 act in a particular way toward someone or something

In scene

to act in a particular way toward someone or something

She treats everyone with kindness

to give medical care to someone

The doctor will treat the patient

to pay for someone else's food or drink

I will treat you to lunch today

something that gives pleasure

This chocolate is a special treat

to get something good from something

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to get something good from something

You will benefit from this course

something that helps you or gives you a good result

This plan has many benefits

an event to raise money for a cause

They organized a benefit for the children

content

Exercise has many benefits for health

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have a lot of work to do

a piece of land

He bought a parking lot

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

many times or often

I see him a lot

a group of people

That is a loud lot

a great number or quantity

We have a lot of time

a method of deciding something by chance

This is my lot in life

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

a small number or quantity

That is a lot less

to a great degree

I like it a lot

a system where men hold the power

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a system where men hold the power

The movement fought against the patriarchy

used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

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used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

I don't like it. Neither do I

not one or the other

In scene

not one or the other

Neither book is good

not one of two people or things

Neither of the students is here

not one or the other

The box is neither big nor small

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

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

to come into contact with someone or something

In scene

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

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

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

a game played with a ball by two teams

In scene

a game played with a ball by two teams

I like playing football

the ball used in the sport of football

He kicked the football

a portable case containing nuclear launch codes

The president carries the nuclear football

a dark bruise around the eye from a hit

In scene

a dark bruise around the eye from a hit

He got a black eye during the fight

a dark mark on the skin around the eye from an injury

He got a black eye in the fight

a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

In scene

a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

She went to the cinema with her boyfriend

a man who is in a romantic relationship

He has a boyfriend

a regular male romantic partner

My boyfriend is a doctor

a large amount or number

In scene

a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

a book that sells moderately, not a bestseller

In scene

a book that sells moderately, not a bestseller

The publisher continues to promote the midlist book

to get into bed to sleep

In scene

to get into bed to sleep

I go to bed at ten

to send a written message by phone

In scene

to send a written message by phone

Please text me later

a piece of writing

Please read this text carefully

a written message sent on a phone

I sent him a text

to send a written message by phone

I will text you later

to leave a place

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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 put things into a container

In scene

to put things into a container

Pack the boxes

to strike something with force

In scene

to strike something with force

He packs a hard punch

to have a weapon with you

He used to pack a gun

a small bag or box for holding things

I bought a pack of gum

to fill a place with a large number of people

The fans packed the stadium

a number of people or things together

A pack of dogs

to leave a place in a hurry

We should pack and leave soon

to put things into a bag or box for a trip

Have you packed your suitcase yet

to put things into a bag or box for travel or storage

I need to pack my bag

to put your belongings into a bag or suitcase for a trip

I need to pack my bag for the trip

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

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used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

used to add a negative statement

In scene

used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

to leave a place or situation

In scene

to leave a place or situation

Get out of the room right now

to keep away from or not go into

I want to get out of this meeting

to receive an advantage or gain from something

What did you get out of that class

to leave or go away from a place

You should get out of the house

to go away from a place

Get out of my room

a particular set of circumstances

In scene

a particular set of circumstances

It is a big deal

to take action to solve a problem

I can deal with this

a large quantity of something

This task takes a great deal of time

to buy and sell illegal goods

He was arrested for dealing drugs

to speak about a topic

In scene

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

to move into a room or building

In scene

to move into a room or building

Please come in

to be sold or found in a particular form

This dress comes in red

to have a part or role in a situation

Where does the expert come in

to finish in a particular position in a competition

She came in second in the race

to arrive or finish in a position

She came in first in the race

to be useful in a situation

This tool will come in handy later

to become involved in a situation

They asked me to come in on the project

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

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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

having qualities typical of men

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having qualities typical of men

He has a very masculine voice

a structure built over water for boats or walking

In scene

a structure built over water for boats or walking

The boat is at the pier

to produce or create something

In scene

to produce or create something

He made up a story

products used to color or change the face

She puts on her make up

to decide something firmly

He made up his mind

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

websites and apps for sharing content and connecting with people

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websites and apps for sharing content and connecting with people

I spend too much time on social media

the ways people share news and information

I use social media to talk to my friends

a website or app used for social networking

I check my social media every morning

causing admiration or wonder

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causing admiration or wonder

The view is amazing

causing great surprise or wonder

It was an amazing sight

very good or surprising in a good way

You did an amazing job

to have clothing on the body

In scene

to have clothing on the body

I wear a watch

clothes that people wear

This shop sells sports wear

the damage that happens to something from normal use

The carpet began to wear

to make someone feel very tired

The hard work began to wear him

to have clothing on the body

I wear a coat in winter

to have clothing on the body

She wears a beautiful dress

to have clothing on the body

He wears a blue shirt

to have clothes or accessories on your body

You should wear a mask

to have clothes on your body

Wear your jacket before leaving

to have clothing on your body

She wears her new shoes

to show a feeling or quality through your appearance or behavior

She wears a happy expression

a pair of lenses in a frame worn to help you see

In scene

a pair of lenses in a frame worn to help you see

I wear glasses for reading

a container used for drinking

These glasses are made of thick glass

to have an opinion or think something is true

In scene

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

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to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

happening without warning, intended to surprise

In scene

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

the state of being fully grown or developed

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the state of being fully grown or developed

He showed great maturity for his age

tardy

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tardy

I am late for work

happening or done not long ago

In scene

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

not on time

I am late for work

happening after a particular time

In scene

happening after a particular time

We will eat later

happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

no longer living

The late king died long ago

happening or done not long ago

That is a later development

at a time in the future or after a particular event

I will do it later

at a time that comes after the present

See you later

at a time in the future

I will be back later

happening after the expected time

The later train arrived at midnight

old

This is a later work of the artist

not on time

He is later than usual

not on time

She is later than we expected

at a time after now

I will see you later

very good

In scene

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

to bring back a memory of something

In scene

to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

sexually attractive

In scene

sexually attractive

This game is hot

having a high temperature

The coffee is hot

very strong or severe

He is hot to start his new job

very popular or successful

That game is very hot right now

having a high temperature

The coffee is very hot

someone you do not know

In scene

someone you do not know

Don't talk to strangers

odd or surprising

The stranger the better

a person who is in a place they do not know

The stranger looked at the map

a person you do not know

I do not talk to a stranger

a person who is not known or is odd

He is a total stranger to me

the measured period in which things happen

In scene

the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

a particular kind of life or experience

We had a great time

a point when something happens

At that time I was tired

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

relating to religion or faith

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relating to religion or faith

It is a religious holiday

having strong belief in a religion

He is a very religious person

easy to remember

In scene

easy to remember

It was a memorable trip

used to add emphasis to a question or statement

In scene

used to add emphasis to a question or statement

What in the world are you doing

to know the meaning of something

In scene

to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

to make a short visit to a place

In scene

to make a short visit to a place

Drop by my house later

to visit someone informally

I will drop by your office tomorrow

to visit someone without planning ahead

I will drop by your house later

a sound expressing agreement or acknowledgment

Mm hmm, I agree

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

Mm hmm, I am listening to you

a sound used to show you are listening or asking someone to continue

Mm hmm, go on

a sound people make to show they agree or are listening

Mm hmm I agree with you

a period of 60 seconds

In scene

a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree

One degree contains sixty minutes

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

to receive a message or response from someone

In scene

to receive a message or response from someone

I hope to hear from you soon

to get a message or call from someone

I want to hear from you soon

to get a message or contact from someone

I want to hear from you soon

to get a message or contact from someone

I heard from my brother about the results

in a way that avoids harm or risk

In scene

in a way that avoids harm or risk

He arrived home safely

to say something not serious

In scene

to say something not serious

I am just kidding

a young person

The kid is playing

someone who follows something

In scene

someone who follows something

She has many followers on social media

to breathe in smoke from cigarettes or similar products

In scene

to breathe in smoke from cigarettes or similar products

He stopped to smoke for a few minutes

the grey or black gas that comes from something burning

There is a lot of smoke in the room

to kill someone (slang)

The gangster planned to smoke his rival

to preserve meat or fish using smoke

They smoke the fish

a mild word used to express anger or surprise

In scene

a mild word used to express anger or surprise

Dang, I forgot my keys

used to express surprise or shock

In scene

used to express surprise or shock

My gosh, look at that cake!

to not come inside; to stay in an outdoor place

In scene

to not come inside; to stay in an outdoor place

Don't stay out too late

to not enter a place or to avoid becoming involved in something

You should stay out of this argument

to remain away from your house, especially late at night

Teenagers often stay out late with friends

to not return home or to a specific place, especially late at night

They stayed out until midnight

informal term for a woman's breast

In scene

informal term for a woman's breast

She has small boobs

a stupid or silly person

Stop acting like a boob

a foolish error

I made a real boob

to move something into your hand or possession

In scene

to move something into your hand or possession

I will take the keys

to move something somewhere

Please take this book to the library

to think of something in a particular way

Don't take it personally

to do an action

I take a walk every day

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

coming after the sixth

In scene

coming after the sixth

Today is the seventh of May

to win against someone or something

In scene

to win against someone or something

They beat the champion

a person's regular job or route

The officer walked his beat every evening

to get to a place earlier than someone else

I will try to beat you to the station

to be more desirable or preferable than something else

Nothing beats a cold drink on a hot day

very tired

I am completely beat after work

to strike someone or something repeatedly

Beat the eggs before cooking

to go away from a place

Let us beat it before it starts raining

a regular repeated sound or movement

I like the beat of this song

feeling very tired or exhausted

I am beat after working all day

to demand something firmly

In scene

to demand something firmly

I insist on a refund

to say firmly that something must be done

He insists on paying the bill

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