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Young Sheldon — Season 1 Episode 6

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

an additional one of the same kind

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an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

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a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

coming after the first

This is my second book

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

used to call attention or express surprise

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used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

a painful illness that affects the joints

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a painful illness that affects the joints

He has gout

to make an effort to do something

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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

until the present time

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until the present time

So far, everything is good

a long way

I cannot walk so far

up to this point in time

I have finished two chapters so far

using extreme language to make something seem bigger than it is

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using extreme language to make something seem bigger than it is

His description of the event was hyperbolic

introducing new ideas or methods

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introducing new ideas or methods

His research is groundbreaking

to a great degree

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to a great degree

I am super tired

higher than something in position

The prefix super indicates a position above

very good or great

This cake is super

a person who manages a building

Call the super for the leak

a large bird that cannot fly

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a large bird that cannot fly

The ostrich can run very fast

to avoid dealing with a problem by pretending it does not exist

Many people ostrich when they face a difficult situation

to act in a particular way toward someone or something

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to act in a particular way toward someone or something

She treats everyone with kindness

to give medical care to someone

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to give medical care to someone

The doctor will treat the patient

something that gives pleasure

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something that gives pleasure

This chocolate is a special treat

to pay for someone else's food or drink

I will treat you to lunch today

the power or skill to do something

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the power or skill to do something

He has the capability to do the job

besides or in addition to what is mentioned

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besides or in addition to what is mentioned

Who else is coming?

in a different way

How else can I do this

a different one

I want to go somewhere else

to move something to a position

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to move something to a position

Put the book on the table

to make someone go through a difficult situation

The mistake put him in a difficult situation

to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put this

to direct your attention or effort toward something

She put all her energy into the project

to say or do something as an answer

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to say or do something as an answer

Please respond to my question

to do something as a reaction to something

How did he respond to the news

to say something when someone asks you a question or speaks to you

Please respond to my question

content

He didn't respond to the email

a force that causes rotation or twisting

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a force that causes rotation or twisting

The engine produces a lot of torque

a force that causes rotation

The engine has a lot of torque

words used to show you are grateful

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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

a person who controls or manages something

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a person who controls or manages something

The controller oversees the project

a tool used to operate a machine or game

I need a new controller

coins or paper notes used to buy things

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coins or paper notes used to buy things

I have some money

a physical feeling that shows an illness

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a physical feeling that shows an illness

Fever is a common symptom of the flu

not polite; showing bad manners

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not polite; showing bad manners

He was very rude to the waiter

a vehicle designed to go into space and return

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a vehicle designed to go into space and return

The space shuttle landed safely

treating someone worse because of who they are

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treating someone worse because of who they are

They faced discrimination at work

a small, simple building

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a small, simple building

He lives in a small shack

a polite way to address a man

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a polite way to address a man

Yes, sir

to use your teeth to cut or hurt something

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to use your teeth to cut or hurt something

The dog bit him

a short performance or routine

He did a funny bit on stage

a small part of something

Give me a bit of paper

a short period of time

Wait a bit

the farthest point from the center

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the farthest point from the center

The satellite is now at its apogee

located inside or relating to the mind

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located inside or relating to the mind

She has a strong inner peace

the main evening meal

We will have dinner at seven

a place where students study after high school

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a place where students study after high school

She is studying at college

liked more than others

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liked more than others

Blue is my favorite color

to mark as preferred

This is my favorite song

to give aid or support to someone

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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

an informal way to say yes

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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 cause something to go somewhere

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to cause something to go somewhere

I will send him to school

to send information to someone

I will send an email to him

moving ahead in a direction

Please send the letter to my house

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I send to do this

a person who supports or promotes something

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a person who supports or promotes something

He is a strong booster of the local arts scene

a thing that makes something better or stronger

This vitamin acts as a booster

the outer layer of a body

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the outer layer of a body

She has soft skin

to punish someone very harshly

They will skin him for this

to take the outer layer off something

He skinned the rabbit

an idea or belief you have

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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

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

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to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

a device that produces light

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a device that produces light

The light is bright

full of light, not dark

I like light blue

to make something start burning

Light the candle

having little weight

This box is light

happening for the first time

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happening for the first time

This is my first time here

doing something for the first time

I am visiting Paris for the first time

the first time something happens

It is my first time here

doing something for the first time

It was my first time at this school

happening or being done for the first time

This is my first-time visit

a rule or part of an agreement

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a rule or part of an agreement

The terms of the contract are fair

a fixed length of time for a job or office

His term in office ends soon

a word or phrase used in a particular context

This is a technical term

a wish to cause harm or trouble

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a wish to cause harm or trouble

He did it out of spite

objects or items in general

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objects or items in general

I have too much stuff

personal things or possessions

Put your stuff in the car

to put something into a container or space tightly

She stuffed the bag

to put something into a container or space tightly

I stuffed my clothes into the suitcase

to do a job or activity

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to do a job or activity

I am working now

operating or able to operate

The system is working well

able to be used effectively in real situations

We need a working solution

the act of doing a job or task

Working hard is important

to do a job or task

I am working on a new project

to do the tasks of a job or activity

The system is working correctly

a thought or plan in your mind

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a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

as a result of

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as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

to perform or carry out an action or plan

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to perform or carry out an action or plan

They executed the plan well

to end someone's life as a punishment

The prisoner was executed

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

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

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a story shown in a cinema or on TV

I love watching movies

having people on board

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having people on board

The spacecraft is manned

having people operating or working on something

The desk is manned

the study of matter, energy, and motion

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the study of matter, energy, and motion

I love physics

the study of matter, energy, and motion

He is studying physics at university

the scientific study of matter, energy, and how they interact

Physics explains how the universe works

an amount of money saved for a purpose

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an amount of money saved for a purpose

The government created a fund for education

a sum of money set aside for a specific purpose

They started a fund for the new library

an organization that raises money for a specific cause

The fund supports local schools

to provide money for something

They will fund the project

relating to ideas rather than real situations

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relating to ideas rather than real situations

This is a theoretical problem

to come down to the ground after moving through the air

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to come down to the ground after moving through the air

The plane landed safely

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

I watched a good film

the solid part of the earth's surface

We finally saw land

to achieve the desired result

He landed a new job

before now; in the past

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before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

an expression of anger or frustration

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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

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

the whole of space and everything in it

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the whole of space and everything in it

The universe is vast

everything that exists in space, including stars, planets, and galaxies

The universe is very big

a particular situation or set of conditions

She considers a vast universe of options

to make something as small as possible

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to make something as small as possible

We need to minimize the risks

to reduce the size or amount of something

We should minimize the amount of waste

to talk to someone you have not seen for a while to find out what they have been doing

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to talk to someone you have not seen for a while to find out what they have been doing

We met for coffee to catch up

to become very interested or involved in something

I need to catch up on the latest trends

to get to the same point as others

She ran fast to catch up with the group

a talk to update each other on news

Let's have a quick catch-up

to get to the same point as others

I need to catch up with my studies

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

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to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

to rest with your eyes closed

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to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

calm when waiting or dealing with problems

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calm when waiting or dealing with problems

Please be patient

a person receiving medical care

The doctor sees the patient

very pleasing or beautiful

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very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

a person who is kind and pleasant

She is a lovely person

nice or enjoyable

We had a lovely day at the park

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

to be referred to by a particular name

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to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

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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 a moderate degree

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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

a person who shares a rented house or apartment with you

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a person who shares a rented house or apartment with you

My roomie is very messy

a person you share a room with

My roomie is very messy

not different

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not different

We have the same car

a thing that is being talked about

I saw the same man yesterday

hard to understand

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hard to understand

The result was puzzling

relating to a particular subject or field

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relating to a particular subject or field

This is a technical problem

a young person

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a young person

The kid is playing

to say something not serious

I am just kidding

the main thought or argument you are making

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the main thought or argument you are making

I see your point

to aim or show direction with something

He pointed to the door

a specific time or stage in a process

At this point we can stop

a sharp or pointed end

The point of the pencil is sharp

to wait for a short time

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to wait for a short time

Hang on a minute

to fix something in a place

Hang on the poster here

to be decided by something

Success hangs on your hard work

to keep something in your possession

Please hang on to this receipt

to speak with someone

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to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

not anything at all

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not anything at all

I don't know squat about cars

to lower your body close to the ground

He had to squat to see the cat

to live in a building or on land without permission or legal right

Some people squat in the empty house

to sit with your knees bent and your body close to the ground

You should squat to lift the heavy box

the way a person acts or behaves

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the way a person acts or behaves

His behavior was very good

the way a person or thing acts or functions

His behavior is polite

to ask for something in an urgent way

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to ask for something in an urgent way

I beg you to stay

to ask someone for something, often money or help

He begged for money on the street

an electronic machine for processing data

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an electronic machine for processing data

I use my computer every day

a machine that processes data and runs programs

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a machine that processes data and runs programs

This computer runs many programs

an electronic device for processing data

I use a computer for work

to take place

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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

money paid to the government on income or goods

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money paid to the government on income or goods

I have to pay my taxes

to put pressure on something

This difficult task taxes my energy

to buy goods from stores

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to buy goods from stores

I like to shop for clothes

a place where you buy things

This is a small shop

a powerful machine that provides data to other computers

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a powerful machine that provides data to other computers

The server is down

a person who brings food and drinks to customers in a restaurant

The server brought us the menu

the act of using your mind to consider or reason about something

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the act of using your mind to consider or reason about something

Deep thinking helps us learn

having an opinion or idea

I am thinking it will rain

to have thoughts in your mind

I am thinking about the answer

to have an opinion or idea

I am thinking he is tired

the act of using the mind

Deep thinking helps solve problems

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