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Young Sheldon — Season 1 Episode 7

Words & meanings

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the end of a romantic relationship

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the end of a romantic relationship

Their breakup was very sad

to say something not serious

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to say something not serious

I am just kidding

a young person

The kid is playing

the middle part of the sixth month of the year

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the middle part of the sixth month of the year

The event will take place in mid June

connected with God or religion

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connected with God or religion

This is a holy place

used to express anger or emphasis

Holy cow, look at that

an informal way to say yes

In scene

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 the furthest point, the full distance, or the maximum extent

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to the furthest point, the full distance, or the maximum extent

I read the book all the way to the end

a euphemism for engaging in sexual intercourse

They decided to go all the way

a long distance

I walked all the way to the park

a period of 60 seconds

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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

a yellow or brown sauce made from mustard seeds, used on food

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a yellow or brown sauce made from mustard seeds, used on food

I like mustard on my sandwich

friendly association with others

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friendly association with others

They enjoyed a sense of fellowship

money given to support a person's study or research

She won a fellowship to study in London

the fine threads that grow on a person's head

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the fine threads that grow on a person's head

I cut my hair

the fine threads that grow on a person's body

He has hair on his arms

the thin strands that grow on a person's head

She has long brown hair

a very small amount or distance

He won by a hair

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

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to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

He stole my pen

something that is sold for a very low price

This jacket was a steal

to take attention or praise that someone else should get

She stole the show

to take something that does not belong to you

Someone tried to steal my bike

taken without permission

Someone tried to steal my bag

continuously or very often

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continuously or very often

He talks all the time

for the purpose of

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for the purpose of

I study hard in order to pass the exam

to make it possible to do something

I study hard in order to pass the exam

any person

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any person

Is anybody here

any person

Does anybody want cake?

a person, not a specific one

I didn't see anybody

to take in or use something

In scene

to take in or use something

We consume too much electricity

to take up all of someone's time or attention

Work consumes all his time

to use something completely

These lamps consume a lot of energy

not smart or not able to think well

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not smart or not able to think well

That was a dumb question

to make something easier to understand

They had to dumb down the manual

not able to talk

The man was born dumb

thin sheets used for writing or printing

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thin sheets used for writing or printing

I need a piece of paper

to put a layer of material over a surface

They decided to paper the bedroom

a piece of writing for school or publication

She wrote a paper about history

the soft organ inside the head that controls thought and feeling

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the soft organ inside the head that controls thought and feeling

The brain controls the body

to hit someone very hard on the head

He threatened to brain his enemy with a club

the ability to think and learn

He has a great brain

a procedure to check for a medical condition

The doctor performed a medical examination

from a time

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from a time

I have lived here since 2010

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

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

having or showing quick intelligence

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having or showing quick intelligence

He is a smart student

to cause a sharp, stinging pain

My eyes began to smart

well-dressed or neat in appearance

He looks very smart in his suit

showing good judgment

It was a smart choice

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

to leave a place or situation

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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

for what reason

In scene

for what reason

How come you are late?

for what reason

How come you are late

to be upset or annoyed by something

In scene

to be upset or annoyed by something

I don't mind the cold

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

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the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

He has a brilliant mind

to be responsible for something

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to be responsible for something

Please mind your step on the stairs

to have a plan or intention to do something

I mind to help him

to get hold of something and move it

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to get hold of something and move it

He took the book

to form a wrong idea about someone or something

I took him for a doctor

to need a certain amount of time

The trip took one hour

a longer path taken to avoid something

We took the long road to avoid traffic

an event where people try to be the fastest

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an event where people try to be the fastest

I won the horse race

a large group of people

People of every race live here

to run or move fast

I had to race to the station

the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

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the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

This book costs ten dollars

a basic unit of money in the US and some other countries

This book costs ten dollars

the fatty edge of a brisket cut of beef

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the fatty edge of a brisket cut of beef

The butcher trimmed the deckle from the brisket

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

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a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

a statement that you will definitely do something

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a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

to tell someone to forget what you just said

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to tell someone to forget what you just said

Never mind I will do it myself

to pay no attention to something

Never mind the price

used to emphasize that something is even less possible or likely than the thing already mentioned

I cannot walk never mind run

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

used to express surprise or excitement

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used to express surprise or excitement

Gee, that's a huge cake

to make things happen at the same time

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to make things happen at the same time

Our calendars are synced

to make two or more things happen at the same time

Please make sure your devices are synced

to make two or more things work together at the same time

The files are synced

a plant with bitter leaves used in salads or as a coffee substitute

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a plant with bitter leaves used in salads or as a coffee substitute

I added fresh chicory to my salad

a drink of water with bubbles

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a drink of water with bubbles

I like to drink seltzer

to move to a place

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to move to a place

Come here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Come now do not be upset

to occur or take place

How did this come about

to begin or continue something

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to begin or continue something

Please go ahead

official approval to start an activity

We got the go ahead to start

one of two children born at the same time

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one of two children born at the same time

I have a twin brother

one of two born at the same time

They are twins

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

to press something into small pieces or powder

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to press something into small pieces or powder

He ground the pepper

the solid surface of the earth

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the solid surface of the earth

Sit on the ground

the space between two moving objects

Keep ground between the cars

a reason for a decision or belief

There is no ground for your complaint

in any case

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in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

used to mean "very" or "extremely"

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used to mean "very" or "extremely"

That was a hell of a game

very good or impressive

He is a hell of a player

used to emphasize how extreme something is

It was a hell of a day

used to emphasize how good something is

You did a hell of a job

extremely bad or difficult

That was a hell of a situation

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

right for a particular situation

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right for a particular situation

He is not fit for the job

to be the right size or shape to go into a space

The key fits the lock perfectly

strong and in good physical shape

She exercises to stay fit

a sudden, uncontrolled burst of physical movement

He had a fit of anger

to bring to an end

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to bring to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

the end of an event or activity

She is near the finish of her project

the final appearance of a surface

The wood has a glossy finish

having a low temperature

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having a low temperature

The winter cold is harsh

showing no kindness or affection

He is a cold person

a common sickness with a runny nose and cough

I have a cold

not awake or aware of what is happening

He was knocked cold in the fight

at no time

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at no time

I never eat meat

a series of connected vehicles that run on tracks

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a series of connected vehicles that run on tracks

The train is very crowded today

to point a weapon at a target

He trained the rifle at the target

the long back part of a formal dress that trails on the ground

The bride wore a dress with a long train

to help someone learn a skill

They train dogs to help people

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

Athletes train every day

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

They train dogs to help people

the second month of the year

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the second month of the year

February is the shortest month

at a distance from here

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at a distance from here

The city is far away

to not be in a place

He is away for the weekend

to the full extent or without holding back

He was working away

to move something from one place to another

Put your toys away

to a previous place or position

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to a previous place or position

Please come back

the part that is behind or at the back of something

My back hurts

to reply to someone's message

I will write back soon

to support someone or something

I will back you up

not shut or blocked

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not shut or blocked

The window is open

not yet filled or taken

I am open to suggestions

to start or make something start

The store is open now

to move something so that it is no longer closed or blocked

Please open the door

a small spoon used for stirring drinks or measuring small amounts of food

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a small spoon used for stirring drinks or measuring small amounts of food

Put one teaspoon of sugar in your tea

a feeling of admiration or esteem

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a feeling of admiration or esteem

I have high regard for her work

a particular point or detail

In this regard, you are right.

to think of something in a particular way

I regard this as a success

to be about or relate to something

This rule regards all students

a large drinking cup

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a large drinking cup

The knights searched for the grail

an object for children to play with

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an object for children to play with

This is a new toy

to play with something in a casual way

He was toying with his food

without lumps or rough parts

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without lumps or rough parts

The surface of the table is smooth

polite and confident in a way that impresses others

He is a smooth talker

without problems or difficulties

He tried to smooth the situation

to make a problem less serious

They smoothed out the problems before the meeting

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 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

My name is Alex

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

having a husband or wife

In scene

having a husband or wife

Are you married?

strongly attached to something

He is married to his work

having a husband or wife

They have been married for ten years

having a husband or wife

They are a married couple

feeling a need to eat

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feeling a need to eat

I am hungry

feeling a strong need or desire for something

He is hungry for success

feeling a need to eat more than before

I am even more hungry now

for all time, always

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for all time, always

I will love you forever

for a very long period

I will remember this day forever

to share a home with someone

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to share a home with someone

They live with their friends

to accept and endure a difficult or unpleasant situation

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to accept and endure a difficult or unpleasant situation

You have to learn to live with it

to share a home with someone

I live with my family

to share a home with someone

They live with their grandparents

to accept and deal with something unpleasant

I have to live with this pain

having a positive or desirable quality

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having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

used to show something is surprising or extreme

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used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

a piece of wisdom from an event

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a piece of wisdom from an event

This was a hard lesson

a period of time when someone is taught something

I have a math lesson today

a class or teaching session

I have an English lesson

a period of learning or instruction

I have a piano lesson today

to preserve meat or fish using smoke

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to preserve meat or fish using smoke

They smoke the fish

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 breathe in smoke from cigarettes or similar products

He stopped to smoke for a few minutes

used to say yes or to show agreement

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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 place where you watch plays or movies

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a place where you watch plays or movies

We went to the theater last night

a room in a hospital where surgical operations are done

The patient is in the theater

a play or other show performed for an audience

We went to the theater to see a play

an area where a war or military operation takes place

The region was a major theater of war

in a way that is strange or surprising

In scene

in a way that is strange or surprising

Curiously, the door was open

a thin stick of wood with graphite for writing or drawing

In scene

a thin stick of wood with graphite for writing or drawing

I have a yellow pencil

to write something in a calendar as a tentative plan

I will pencil our meeting in for Friday

to write or mark something with a pencil

Please pencil your name on the list

a two-wheeled vehicle with an engine

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a two-wheeled vehicle with an engine

He rides a motorcycle to work

from inside to outside

In scene

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

not inside a building or room

Let's go out

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

without any doubt; totally

In scene

without any doubt; totally

I absolutely agree with you

to take place

In scene

to take place

What happened?

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

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used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In fact, it is very cold

something that is true or real

It is a fact that the earth is round

something that is true

It is a fact that the earth is round

something known to be true

This is a known fact

a sweet flavor from beans

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a sweet flavor from beans

I like vanilla ice cream

ordinary or without special features

The design is too vanilla

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

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