TV Series The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 1

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The Summer I Turned Pretty — Season 1 Episode 4

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to get or take something with a fast movement

In scene

to get or take something with a fast movement

She grabbed her keys and left

to surround or be on all sides of something

The walls grab the garden

to take something quickly with your hand

She reached out to grab the bag

to take care of a child until they are an adult

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to take care of a child until they are an adult

She raised three children alone

to gather or bring together an amount of money

In scene

to gather or bring together an amount of money

They raised money for charity

to start talking about a subject

She raised a new point

to move something to a higher position

Please raise your hand

a set of matching jacket and trousers

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a set of matching jacket and trousers

She is wearing a red bathing suit

a piece of clothing worn for swimming

I bought a new bathing suit

a tall plant with a trunk and large leaves that grows in warm places

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a tall plant with a trunk and large leaves that grows in warm places

I saw a palm tree on the beach

to urge someone to do something

In scene

to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

to move toward or arrive at a place

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to move toward or arrive at a place

The train is coming

happening or appearing soon

The coming weeks will be busy

to move from a higher place to a lower one

My friend is coming to my house

an act of putting arms around someone

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an act of putting arms around someone

Give me a hug

to put your arms around something and hold it close

He hugged his friend goodbye

to stay very near to something

The road hugs the coastline

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to test something to see if it works

In scene

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

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

They will try the suspect in court

a place or act of washing your body with water

In scene

a place or act of washing your body with water

I take a shower every morning

a party to give gifts to a pregnant woman

She enjoyed the baby shower

to give someone a lot of something

They showered her with gifts

a brief fall of rain

There was a quick shower this afternoon

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 put different things together

In scene

to put different things together

You should mix up the ingredients

to mistake one person or thing for another

I often mix up these two words

a situation where things are wrong or confused

There was a mix up with the dates

to be involved in something

He got mixed up in the trouble

a confusion or error

There was a mix up with our hotel booking

needing careful thought or action

In scene

needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

not laughing or playing around

In scene

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

great in amount or degree

In scene

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

the space between two lines that meet

In scene

the space between two lines that meet

This is a right angle

to position something at a slant

Please angle the camera down

to try to get or achieve something in a clever way

He is angling for a promotion

a way of looking at a situation

Try a different angle

an exclamation of happiness or excitement

In scene

an exclamation of happiness or excitement

Yay! We won the game!

a word used to show excitement or happiness

Yay we won the game

a person's father or mother

In scene

a person's father or mother

I love my parents

a company that owns another company

The parent company owns several smaller businesses

to care for and bring up a child

They are parenting their children with love

a person's father or mother

My parent is very kind

to remove dirt or make something neat

In scene

to remove dirt or make something neat

I need to clean up my room

to appear neat and attractive

He cleaned up well for the party

to earn or win a large amount of money

They cleaned up at the casino

to stop or reduce illegal activity in an area

The police want to clean up the city

the act of making a place tidy or free of dirt

The beach clean-up starts at noon

to make a place neat and free of dirt

Please clean up your room

very close to something or someone

In scene

very close to something or someone

He sat next to me

very close to being true

It is next to impossible

coming after the current one

Who is next to go

close to something

The book is next to the lamp

a portion or fragment

In scene

a portion or fragment

I have a piece of cake

to put separate parts together to form a whole

I will piece these parts together

a single object of a particular type

I have two pieces of furniture

not hurt or damaged

The box arrived in one piece

a small folding case for money and cards

In scene

a small folding case for money and cards

I lost my wallet

a small flat case for carrying money and cards

I keep my money in my wallet

a slang term for the external female genitalia

Some people use the word wallet as a slang term for female genitalia

a flat folding case for carrying money and cards

I keep my money in my wallet

to make a happy face with your mouth turned up

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to make a happy face with your mouth turned up

She is a smiling girl

to stay in a place until something happens

In scene

to stay in a place until something happens

I am waiting for the bus

to stay in a place or delay an action until someone arrives or something happens

I wait for the bus

to feel excited for something to happen

I am waiting for my vacation

a feeling of being nervous or upset

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a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to feel nervous or concerned about something

In scene

to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

to have the same opinion as someone

In scene

to have the same opinion as someone

I agree with you

to have the same opinion as someone or something

I have the same opinion as you

to have the same opinion as someone

I support your idea

to have the same opinion as someone

We are in accord with the decision

to be good for someone or match their opinion

This climate suits me

to have the same opinion as someone

She endorses the report

to think the same way as someone else

I share his perspective

to share the same view as someone

They think the same as us

to share the same view as someone else

Both sides reached a consensus on the terms

to share someone's view or match what they think

I support his choice

to be suitable or consistent with something

The evidence matches the facts

to have the same opinion as someone

We achieved a consensus on the final outcome

to have a good effect on someone's health or mood

This climate doesn't agree with me

to have the same opinion as someone

I agree with your idea

to have the same opinion as someone

I agree with you

happening after a particular time

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happening after a particular time

We will eat later

happening or done not long ago

In scene

happening or done not long ago

That is a later development

happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

no longer living

The late king died long ago

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

a sudden and complete failure

In scene

a sudden and complete failure

The project was a complete debacle

to understand or realize

In scene

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

to have a particular result or outcome

In scene

to have a particular result or outcome

The situation worked out eventually

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 find a solution to a problem

We can work out this problem

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

to achieve a goal or reach a point successfully

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to achieve a goal or reach a point successfully

She studied hard and finally made it

to arrive at a place successfully

We made it to the meeting on time

a substance that flows easily

In scene

a substance that flows easily

The engine needs more fluid

smooth and continuous

Her movement was fluid

causing admiration or wonder

In scene

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

in every way or to the full degree

In scene

in every way or to the full degree

I completely forgot about the meeting

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

In scene

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

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

a person who serves drinks in a bar

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a person who serves drinks in a bar

The bartender served us some drinks

a person who serves drinks at a bar

The bartender made a cocktail

a slang term for a very attractive, confident woman

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a slang term for a very attractive, confident woman

She looks like a baddie in that outfit

a room with a toilet and sink

In scene

a room with a toilet and sink

Where is the bathroom?

a room with a toilet and sink

The bathroom is upstairs

to go out with someone romantically

In scene

to go out with someone romantically

They have been dating for two months

a particular day of the month or year

What is today's date?

a sweet brown fruit from a palm tree

I like eating dates

up to the present time

We have learned a lot to date

to keep a distance from someone or something

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to keep a distance from someone or something

Please stay away from the edge

to remain at a distance and not approach a person, place, or thing

You should stay away from the fire

to a very high degree

In scene

to a very high degree

It is extremely hot today

an outdoor fire for warmth or cooking

In scene

an outdoor fire for warmth or cooking

We sat around the campfire

to arrive at a place or position

In scene

to arrive at a place or position

We finally made it to the summit

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

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

having no connection or relevance

In scene

having no connection or relevance

This has nothing to do with you

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

to say that you accept or agree with something

In scene

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

a decorative knot made by tying a ribbon or string

In scene

a decorative knot made by tying a ribbon or string

She wore a red bow

to lower your head or body as a sign of respect

He bowed to the king

the front part of a ship or boat

The sailors stood at the bow

a tool used to shoot arrows

He uses a bow and arrow

no longer in good condition

In scene

no longer in good condition

The screen is broken

no longer in effect

The promise was broken

no longer functioning properly

The coffee machine is broken

made obedient through training

The horse is fully broken

to begin or continue something

In scene

to begin or continue something

Please go ahead

official approval to start an activity

We got the go ahead to start

a long-established way of doing something

In scene

a long-established way of doing something

It is a family tradition

not changing or moving

In scene

not changing or moving

He has a steady job

to become regular or calm

His heart rate steadied

a person someone is in a serious, exclusive relationship with

He is my steady

to make something firm or steady

He held the ladder to steady it

of higher quality or greater importance

In scene

of higher quality or greater importance

This model is superior

a person with higher rank or authority

I need to talk to my superior

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

In scene

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

to be aware of something through touch or emotion

In scene

to be aware of something through touch or emotion

I felt the cold wind

to feel shy or awkward

He felt awkward at the party

a soft cloth made from pressed wool or other fibers

This hat is made of felt

a flat surface for preparing food or serving customers

In scene

a flat surface for preparing food or serving customers

Put the keys on the counter

a machine that counts or displays numbers

The electric counter shows how much energy we use

to say something to show you disagree with an argument

She decided to counter his claim

someone who counts things

He is a fast counter

used to say something positive despite a problem

In scene

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

a strong feeling or emotion

In scene

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

of the highest quality or most favorable

In scene

of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

kind thoughts or wishes for someone

Please give her my best

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

a large strong box with a lid, used for storing things

In scene

a large strong box with a lid, used for storing things

She kept her old clothes in the trunk

shorts worn for swimming

He is wearing blue trunks

content

The elephant drinks with its trunk

the thick main stem of a tree

The tree has a thick trunk

a person who writes books or articles

In scene

a person who writes books or articles

He is a famous writer

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

In scene

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

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

someone who expects good things to happen

In scene

someone who expects good things to happen

She is a natural optimist

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

the day after today

In scene

the day after today

See you tomorrow

the day after today

I will call you tomorrow

the day after today

We left on the next day

in any case

Hope for a better tomorrow

a loud cry or shout

In scene

a loud cry or shout

Hoo! Look at that!

in a higher place

In scene

in a higher place

The bird is up there

in the location mentioned earlier

The bird is up there in the tree

in that place above

Look at the bird up there

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

In scene

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

an alcoholic drink made from juniper berries

In scene

an alcoholic drink made from juniper berries

I would like a gin and tonic

a strong alcoholic drink made from juniper berries

He drinks gin every Friday

to give energy or life to

The music seemed to gin her up

a clear alcoholic spirit flavored with juniper berries

I would like a gin and tonic

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

appealing in a youthful or charming way

In scene

appealing in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

attractive in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

trying to be clever in a way that is annoying or disrespectful

Don't get cute with me

to make something more charming or appealing

You can cute up the room with some colorful cushions

something that makes you remember

In scene

something that makes you remember

I set a reminder on my phone

despite that; nevertheless

In scene

despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

how fast something moves

In scene

how fast something moves

The rocket reached a high velocity

to move something toward yourself

In scene

to move something toward yourself

He pulled the door open

a strong feeling that makes you want to go to or be with someone or something

I felt a strong pull towards him

to carry out an action

He tried to pull a trick on me

to take something back or remove it

He decided to pull his request

relating to a changing room used in sports

In scene

relating to a changing room used in sports

The players are in the locker room

a room with lockers where people change clothes

The team went to the locker room

a room where people change clothes for sports

The players went to the locker room

the path or line along which something moves

In scene

the path or line along which something moves

The wind changed direction

the act of managing or leading a project or activity

The project needed strong direction

feeling strong romantic affection for someone

In scene

feeling strong romantic affection for someone

They are in love

feeling deep affection for someone

They have been in love for years

feeling strong romantic affection for someone

He is totally in love with her

feeling deep romantic love for someone

They looked so happy and in love

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