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You — Season 1 Episode 3

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for the reason that

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for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

to become a part of a group or activity

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to become a part of a group or activity

I want to join the club

to connect or fasten together

Please join these two pieces of rope

to go to be with someone

Join us for lunch

to bring people together in marriage

The priest joined them in marriage

to get better or become more active

In scene

to get better or become more active

The economy is starting to pick up

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

I will pick up my friend from the airport

to see or become aware of something

I picked up a strange smell in the room

to start again after stopping

We will pick up the lesson tomorrow

the act of going to get something

The package pick-up is at the front desk

the act of starting a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He is very good at the pick-up

to answer a telephone call

Please pick up the phone

to answer the phone when it rings

Please pick up the phone

to go and get someone or something

I will pick up my sister from school

to get knowledge or a skill

She picked up Spanish quickly

to take something in your hand or lift it

Please pick up the pen from the floor

a large spoon for serving liquids

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a large spoon for serving liquids

Use the ladle to serve the soup

a large spoon with a long handle used for serving liquid food

She used a ladle to serve the soup

having no mistakes or defects

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having no mistakes or defects

This diamond is perfect

a reason you give to explain a mistake

That is just a perfect for being late

to make something have no mistakes or defects

She wants to perfect her skills

a score or mark given for school work

She got a perfect on her history exam

to take someone in your hand or lift them

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to take someone in your hand or lift them

I will pick you up

useful for a specific purpose

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useful for a specific purpose

It was an expedient solution to the problem

causing pain or discomfort

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causing pain or discomfort

The injury was very painful

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

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to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

a person who has never had sex

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a person who has never had sex

He was a virgin until his marriage

a person who has never done a particular activity

I am a virgin at this game

containing no alcohol

I ordered a virgin mojito

not yet used or processed

This is virgin olive oil

almost certainly; very likely

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almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

the quality of being exact and precise

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the quality of being exact and precise

The instructions lack specificity

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

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

a step in a process

In scene

a step in a process

We are at the first stage

to make something look real when it is not

They staged a protest in the city center

to plan and carry out an event

He staged the equipment

a raised area where people perform

The actor is on the stage

a particular point in a process

We are in the first stage of the project

a tool with a heavy head used for hitting things

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a tool with a heavy head used for hitting things

He used a mallet to shape the wood

the deliberate killing of a large group of people

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the deliberate killing of a large group of people

The court investigated the genocide

a system of words for expressing ideas

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a system of words for expressing ideas

I am learning a new language

the words that someone uses when speaking

He speaks a foreign language

to move things apart

In scene

to move things apart

Please separate the red and white clothes

not joined or different from others

They have separate rooms

to stop being in a romantic or marital relationship with someone

They decided to separate last year

to move things apart

You should separate the red socks from the white ones

a soft silvery-white metallic element

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a soft silvery-white metallic element

Potassium is an essential mineral for the body

to change and become more mature or advanced

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to change and become more mature or advanced

Children grow quickly

to become larger or more

The demand for goods continues to grow

to cause plants or hair to develop

They grow tomatoes in the garden

to start to feel anxious about something

I began to grow worried about the weather

to start to be in a state

The plant started to grow

the parts of the body you stand on

In scene

the parts of the body you stand on

My feet are cold

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The wall is ten feet high

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The room is 10 feet wide

helping to make something clear or understandable

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helping to make something clear or understandable

That was an illuminating discussion

very good or unusual

In scene

very good or unusual

She has a remarkable memory

people who are new to something

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people who are new to something

This book is for dummies

objects made to look like people

The shop window has many dummies

people who are not smart

He treats them like dummies

not curved or bent; extending in one direction without turning

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not curved or bent; extending in one direction without turning

Draw a straight line

without changing direction or stopping

Go straight to your home

sexually attracted to people of the opposite gender

He is straight

direct and truthful

Give me a straight answer

the activity of going to stores to buy things

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the activity of going to stores to buy things

I enjoy doing my shopping on Saturdays

the things you buy from a store

I put the shopping in the car

the activity of going to buy things

I am going shopping today

to stay safe by being near something

In scene

to stay safe by being near something

The child hid behind the tree

to use something as an excuse to not take blame

Do not hide behind your busy schedule

to stay out of sight by being at the back of something

The child hid behind the door

used to get the listener's attention or as a pause

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used to get the listener's attention or as a pause

Know what I have a better idea

a phrase used to refer to something the speaker does not want to name

They are doing know-what

something that is not named

I need to buy the know what for the car

a school where students live during the school year

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a school where students live during the school year

He goes to a boarding school

a school where students live during the term

He attends a boarding school

a school where students live during the term

They enrolled him in a private boarding school

a school where students live during the term

He sends his son to a boarding school

a school where students live during the term

She lives at a boarding school

information that shows something is true

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information that shows something is true

There is no evidence for this claim

not connected to a body

In scene

not connected to a body

I heard a strange disembodied voice

a response to a question

In scene

a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

to feel very happy and eager

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to feel very happy and eager

She is excited to meet you

feeling very happy and enthusiastic about something

I am excited about the trip

to make someone feel very happy or eager

I am excited about the trip

a thought or plan in your mind

In scene

a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

the number 1

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the number 1

I have one apple in my bag

one part of a series (e.g., an episode)

I watched episode one last night

a very short period of time

Wait for one moment please

to a small degree

This is one better than that

feeling like you need to vomit

In scene

feeling like you need to vomit

I feel nauseated

feeling sick to your stomach

I felt nauseated after eating

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

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 start to be something

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to start to be something

It got dark outside

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 understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

an empty or available area

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an empty or available area

There is no space here

to place things at a distance from each other

You should space the plants out

to fail to remember something

I spaced out during the lesson

a person's current state or circumstances

I am in a good space right now

in a hopeful way

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in a hopeful way

Hopefully, the weather will be nice

to stop sleeping and become conscious

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to stop sleeping and become conscious

I wake up at seven

to cause someone to stop sleeping

Wake up your sister

to stop sleeping

I wake up early every morning

to stop sleeping and open your eyes

I wake up early every day

to stop sleeping

I wake up early every day

to give a name to someone or something

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to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

a word or phrase that someone is called

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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

any object or matter

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any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

I don't have anything

to give an opinion or state a view

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to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to say something to get information

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to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

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to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

a container with flat sides

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a container with flat sides

Put the books in the box

to put someone into a specific group or type

They try to box people into categories

to fight with your fists

They like to box on weekends

to put something inside a box

Please box the items carefully

to strongly dislike

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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

the study or record of past events

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the study or record of past events

I love reading about history

a shared past relationship or experience with someone

They have a long history together

a written account of past events

We learn history at school

the things that happened in the past

We learn history at school

trying to seem more important or smarter than you really are

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trying to seem more important or smarter than you really are

His style of writing is very pretentious

to stay in one place until something happens

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to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to stop for a short time

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to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

many times or often

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many times or often

He travels a lot

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

a store that sells prepared foods and sandwiches

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a store that sells prepared foods and sandwiches

I bought a sandwich at the deli

a store that sells prepared foods and sandwiches

I bought a sandwich at the deli

a list of songs to play

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a list of songs to play

I made a new playlist

to not know the current status or position of something

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to not know the current status or position of something

I lost track of the time

to comprehend or grasp meaning

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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

not hard to do or understand

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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

an unknown or unspecified thing

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an unknown or unspecified thing

There is something in my eye

used to indicate an approximate amount or degree

It costs something like ten dollars

an unspecified thing

I want something to eat

to move from one place to another

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to move from one place to another

Our going was delayed by the rain

in progress or taking place

What is going on here

to produce words with your voice

That is how the story goes

to begin or continue an activity

I am going on with my work

to move away from a place

I am going home now

the act of moving from one place to another

The going was slow on the muddy road

the act of moving from one place to another

His going was very sudden

a particular way of thinking about something

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a particular way of thinking about something

We have different perspectives on this issue

not quite but close

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not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

a strong sticky tape used for repairs

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a strong sticky tape used for repairs

I used duct tape to fix the chair

to close or stick things together with strong tape

I used duct tape to fix the box

to stick something using strong adhesive tape

I need to duct-tape these pipes together

elegant and fashionable in style

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elegant and fashionable in style

She looks very chic in that dress

to take action to solve a problem

In scene

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

a particular set of circumstances

It is a big deal

to buy and sell illegal goods

He was arrested for dealing drugs

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

the inner part or within something

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the inner part or within something

The keys are inside the bag

in or into a place

In scene

in or into a place

It is very hot inside

the ability to enter or use something

The key lets you inside the room

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

an expression of surprise or amazement

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an expression of surprise or amazement

Whoa, look at that!

easily broken

In scene

easily broken

The old plastic is very brittle

a hard, crunchy sweet made with sugar and nuts

I ate some crunchy peanut brittle

to have a different opinion from someone else

In scene

to have a different opinion from someone else

I disagree with you

to pick or select something

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to pick or select something

I will go with the red car

to go somewhere together with someone

I will go with you to the store

to look good or be suitable together

This tie goes with your suit

to be or become involved with someone or something

I want to go with someone who is kind

a sweet or savory dish with a crust and filling

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a sweet or savory dish with a crust and filling

I love apple pie

a baked dish with a crust and filling

I ate a delicious apple pie

to bring or come together in one place

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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

having great importance or purpose

In scene

having great importance or purpose

We had a meaningful conversation

a person who works in a shop or office

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a person who works in a shop or office

The clerk helped me

a person who works in an office and handles records or customers

The clerk processed the paperwork

to work as a clerk

She will clerk at the store this summer

things that are no longer wanted or useful

In scene

things that are no longer wanted or useful

We need to clean out the junk from the garage

to get rid of something

She decided to junk her old clothes

illegal drugs, especially heroin

He bought some junk on the street

the male sexual organs

He covered his junk with a towel

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

a sudden strong emotional blow

In scene

a sudden strong emotional blow

The news was a total gut punch

a wish for success or happiness

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a wish for success or happiness

I wish you good luck with your exam

success or luck

Winning that game required some good luck

used to wish someone success or good fortune

Good luck on your exam

the yearly celebration of a past event

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the yearly celebration of a past event

Happy wedding anniversary

a new and interesting event that has happened

In scene

a new and interesting event that has happened

There is a new development in the case

the process of building new houses, shops, or other structures on a piece of land

They are building a new housing development

the process of growing or improving

The city has seen rapid development

the process of growing or improving

The country is showing economic development

a piece of information sent to someone

In scene

a piece of information sent to someone

I sent you a message

to send information to someone

I will message him later

a piece of information sent to someone

She left a message for you

a written message sent on a phone

He sent a message by phone

content

I received a short message

a written note sent to someone

Please leave a message

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