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Young Sheldon — Season 1 Episode 16

Words & meanings

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not any person

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not any person

No one is home

any person

No one knows the answer

not any person at all

No one is at home

a place where students study before college

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a place where students study before college

I go to high school

a school for students aged 14 to 18

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a school for students aged 14 to 18

She is a high school student

acting in a childish or silly way

Stop acting so high school about this

relating to the level of education for teenagers

She is a high-school student

a situation where there is very little time to prepare for something

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a situation where there is very little time to prepare for something

They canceled the meeting at short notice

a situation where there is very little time to prepare for something

They cancelled the meeting at short notice

not much time before something happens

He left at short notice

a request or signal to do something immediately

We received a short notice to leave

the act of inhaling smoke from burning tobacco

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the act of inhaling smoke from burning tobacco

Smoking is forbidden here

very attractive or sexy (slang)

She looks smoking in that dress

to put things into a container

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to put things into a container

Pack the boxes

to have a weapon with you

He used to pack a gun

a small bag or box for holding things

I bought a pack of gum

to fill a place with a large number of people

The fans packed the stadium

a number of people or things together

A pack of dogs

to strike something with force

He packs a hard punch

to leave a place in a hurry

We should pack and leave soon

to put things into a bag or box for a trip

Have you packed your suitcase yet

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

I need to pack my bag

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

I need to pack my bag for the trip

to use bad language

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to use bad language

Do not swear in class

to be very sure about something

I swear I saw him

to make a serious statement or promise

I swear to tell the truth

a word used to say hi

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a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

to act in a way that is accepted as right

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to act in a way that is accepted as right

You must behave while you are at school

to do things in a certain way

He behaved strangely

to do something or to behave in a certain way

Please behave yourself

as a replacement for something

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as a replacement for something

I drank tea instead of coffee

used to say that one thing is chosen or happens rather than another

I drank water instead of coffee

in place of

You should study instead of sleeping

to take the place of something

I used butter instead of oil

in place of something else

I drank tea instead of coffee

to say that someone is responsible for something bad

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to say that someone is responsible for something bad

Do not blame me for this mistake

to say someone did something wrong

They blamed him for his selfish behavior

to say someone did something wrong

I blame the rain for the delay

the state of being responsible for something bad

He accepted the blame for the accident

a person who is highly skilled in a job

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a person who is highly skilled in a job

He is a professional photographer

relating to a job that requires special training

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relating to a job that requires special training

She wants to improve her professional skills

connected to a person's job or career

This is a professional decision

something you are required to do

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something you are required to do

It is my responsibility to finish the work

things that you must do

Doing homework is his responsibility

a round marshmallow and chocolate treat

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a round marshmallow and chocolate treat

I bought a moonpie at the shop

a ticket you scratch to see if you win money

In scene

a ticket you scratch to see if you win money

I bought a scratcher at the store

something that is confusing or hard to understand

This puzzle is a real scratcher

an object used to scratch an itch

He used a back scratcher for his back

to greet someone who has arrived

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to greet someone who has arrived

They welcomed the guests

allowed to do something

In scene

allowed to do something

Questions are welcome

to be happy to receive something

You are welcome here

a short bar hung from two ropes, used in gymnastics and circus acts

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a short bar hung from two ropes, used in gymnastics and circus acts

The acrobat performed on the trapeze

serving as a standard example

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serving as a standard example

This is a classic example

a work of high quality that is widely admired

This book is a classic

having life

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having life

The fish is still live

to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

an expression of surprise or admiration

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an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

usual, ordinary, not strange

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usual, ordinary, not strange

It is normal to feel nervous

typical or not strange

It is normal to feel nervous

to look at someone or something carefully

In scene

to look at someone or something carefully

Please check out the report

to take something from a library for a period of time

I need to check out this book from the library

to complete the formal process of leaving a hotel or paying for goods at a store

We need to check out by noon

to make sure something is correct or true

I will check out the facts

the act of leaving a hotel or paying for goods

Please complete your hotel check-out before noon

to give support or confidence to someone

In scene

to give support or confidence to someone

The teacher encouraged the students

to make someone feel more confident or hopeful

I want to encourage you

to give hope or confidence to someone

My teacher encouraged me to study

giving hope or confidence

My teacher encourages me to do my best

a strong wind with rain or snow

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a strong wind with rain or snow

There is a storm tonight

to enter a place by force

The soldiers stormed the castle

to leave a place in a very angry way

He stormed out of the meeting

a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and rain

A huge storm is coming

the state of being messy or in poor condition

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the state of being messy or in poor condition

The raggedness of his clothes showed he was poor

to crush food with your teeth

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to crush food with your teeth

You must chew your food thoroughly

to use your teeth to crush something

Chew your food well

to use your teeth to break down food

You should chew your food well

to use your eyes to notice something

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to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to understand or realize

In scene

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

causing dislike or discomfort

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causing dislike or discomfort

His attitude was rather off-putting

the plural form of "yourself", used to refer to the people being spoken to

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the plural form of "yourself", used to refer to the people being spoken to

You can do it yourselves

a specific part or detail of something

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a specific part or detail of something

He is right in this respect

polite behavior and care for others

We show respect for our elders

to have a good opinion of someone or something

I respect my teacher

polite behavior and care for others

We should show respect to our elders

to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

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to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

I will deal with the problem tomorrow

to be concerned with or discuss a specific subject

This book deals with ancient history

to engage in business or communication with a person

I do not like dealing with rude people

to take action to solve a problem

I have to deal with this problem

of a higher quality or more suitable

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of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

You had better leave now

a black rock used as fuel

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a black rock used as fuel

Coal is used for heating

having no pity or mercy

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having no pity or mercy

The dictator was pitiless

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

to join or meet each other

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to join or meet each other

They came together as a family

to reach a finished, organized state

The project is finally coming together

to work out successfully

The plan is coming together

an open area of land

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an open area of land

There is a field behind the house

a particular area of activity

In scene

a particular area of activity

He is a leader in his field

to deal with a lot of questions, calls, or requests

The CEO fielded several tough questions

an open area of land used for farming or sports

The farmer is in the field

to be in opposition to something

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to be in opposition to something

He is against the plan

in opposition to someone or something

He is against the new plan

in opposition to

It is against the rules

in contact with; pressed on

He leaned against the wall

deserving respect or praise

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deserving respect or praise

He is an honorable man

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

not including something or someone

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not including something or someone

You cannot go without a ticket

not having something

I cannot see without my glasses

on or to the outside of something

He stood without the door

in any case

In scene

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

in a way that is not known or explained

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in a way that is not known or explained

I will finish it somehow

a period when something lasts

It takes time to finish the work

an occasion or occurrence

I read this book three times

the operation of multiplying numbers

Five times five is twenty five

a publication that reports news

This newspaper is called the Times

a particular period of history

We live in difficult times

the number of times something happens

I read this book three times

a point or period when something happens

We had good times together

used to show multiplication

Five times five is twenty five

instances or occurrences

I visit them at difficult times

not soft or yielding

In scene

not soft or yielding

The mattress is very firm

an organization that sells goods or services

He works for a law firm

not changing or willing to change an opinion

She remained firm in her decision

a business organization

He works at a law firm

a decorative pin worn on clothing

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a decorative pin worn on clothing

She wore a beautiful brooch

a piece of clothing covering the lower body

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a piece of clothing covering the lower body

I am wearing black pants

of very poor quality

This movie was pants

to pull someone's pants down as a prank

He decided to pants his friend to embarrass him

a piece of clothing that covers the legs

I bought new blue pants

to make someone remember something

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to make someone remember something

Please remind me to call him

to be in a particular position or state

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to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

a structure used to hold or display something

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a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

to get a prize or victory

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to get a prize or victory

She hopes to win the game

to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get someone's love or affection

He hoped to win her heart

a very big win

The election was a big win for the party

a victory or award in a competition

That was an easy win for them

the usual or normal choice

This is the win choice

to get a victory or prize

You must win in life

to look good on someone

That jacket wins on you

content

They fight to win

to get first place or defeat others

Our team will win today

to get a prize or victory

I want to win the game

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

to throw many things quickly at someone or something

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to throw many things quickly at someone or something

The children pelted him with snowballs

the furry outer covering of an animal

The hunter sold the beaver pelt

the act of concentrating on someone or something

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the act of concentrating on someone or something

Please pay attention

the act of helping someone who is hurt or sick

He needs medical attention

the act of carefully listening or watching

Pay attention to the teacher

to alter your decision or opinion

In scene

to alter your decision or opinion

I changed my mind about the movie

to make a different decision or hold a different opinion than you had before

I think I will change my mind

used to ask for information

In scene

used to ask for information

What is your name

used to ask for information

What is your name?

a piece of news or information

In scene

a piece of news or information

Let me give you a word of advice

a single unit of language that has meaning

In scene

a single unit of language that has meaning

I don't know this word

a line that marks the edge of something

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a line that marks the edge of something

This fence is the boundary of the garden

rules that say what is acceptable or allowed

You should set clear boundaries with your colleagues

a feeling of great fear

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a feeling of great fear

She looked at the scene in horror

to say something again in a different way

In scene

to say something again in a different way

Can you rephrase that sentence?

a large number of

In scene

a large number of

I have many books

in or to a place that is not inside a building

In scene

in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

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

involving actors of a different gender than the character they play

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involving actors of a different gender than the character they play

The actor played a cross-gender role in the play

except if

In scene

except if

I won't go unless you come

used to say that something will happen only if something else does not happen

You cannot pass unless you study hard

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

a piece of a whole

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a piece of a whole

The engine has many parts

a character in a play or film

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a character in a play or film

He played a small part

to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

used for testing new ideas

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used for testing new ideas

This is an experimental drug

just one thing and nothing else

In scene

just one thing and nothing else

It is nothing but a dream

the smallest amount of work or effort needed

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the smallest amount of work or effort needed

He did the bare minimum to pass

the study of the natural world

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the study of the natural world

I love science

a description of events

In scene

a description of events

I read a long story

a floor or level of a building

The house has two stories

a particular situation or set of events

That is a different story

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

showing a lack of respect

In scene

showing a lack of respect

He was disrespectful to his teacher

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

to arrive somewhere in order to get someone or something

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to arrive somewhere in order to get someone or something

I came for my son at school

to move toward someone or something

The dog is coming for the ball

to criticize or confront someone in an aggressive way

Why did he come for you

to approach someone with the intent to deal with them

She came for him after his rude comment

to arrive at a place to see someone or something

She will come for a visit tomorrow

the number 2

In scene

the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

a type or style of art or entertainment

In scene

a type or style of art or entertainment

What is your favorite movie genre?

a screen that opens and closes at the front of a stage

In scene

a screen that opens and closes at the front of a stage

The curtain fell at the end of the show

a piece of cloth that hangs in front of a stage in a theater

The curtains opened for the show

a piece of cloth that covers a window

Close the curtain please

a piece of cloth that hangs in a window or across a stage

Close the curtain please

to go into a place by walking

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to go into a place by walking

He walked into the room

(of a closet or storage) spacious enough for a person to walk inside

We have a walk in closet for our clothes

(of a service) accessible to customers who have not booked ahead

This clinic is a walk in service

designed to be entered directly

The pantry is walk in

relating to or connected with music

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relating to or connected with music

She has great musical talent

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

In scene

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We went to see a musical

without other people

In scene

without other people

He walked home alone

used to emphasize that one thing is enough

The cost alone is high

without other people

She is alone

without being bothered or disturbed

Please leave me alone

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