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Young Sheldon — Season 1 Episode 21

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very good or impressive

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very good or impressive

You did a terrific job

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

a clever or special way of doing something

In scene

a clever or special way of doing something

I learned the trick of baking a cake

a clever or dishonest action

He used a trick to win the game

not working correctly

She has a trick knee

a clever action that seems magical

He showed us a card trick

to hide or not express your feelings

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to hide or not express your feelings

You should not bottle up your feelings

perceive with eyes

In scene

perceive with eyes

I saw a bird

to cut something using a tool with teeth

He sawed the wood

to match an opponent's bet in a game

He saw the bet

a tool with a toothed blade used for cutting

Use the saw

content

In scene

content

He appeared out of nowhere

happening without warning

The cat appeared out of nowhere

happening suddenly without warning

This problem came out of nowhere

suddenly from an unexpected place or situation

He appeared out of nowhere

in a usual way

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in a usual way

I normally wake up at 7 AM

in a usual way

She is behaving normally today

in most cases

I normally go to work by bus

in the usual way

I normally go to work by bus

to make or keep cold

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to make or keep cold

Refrigerate the milk after use

to ride on waves using a board

In scene

to ride on waves using a board

He loves to surf

to look through information on the internet

I like to surf the internet at night

the white foam of waves as they hit the shore

We watched the surf hitting the rocks

to make something happen to someone

In scene

to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to hand something to someone

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to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

a time when you can do something

In scene

a time when you can do something

I had a chance to travel

a possibility that something may happen

There is a chance of rain

a possibility of something bad happening

There is a chance of failure

to see or pay attention to something

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to see or pay attention to something

I noticed a new sign

a written or printed statement giving information or warning

There is a notice on the wall

the act of paying attention to something

His new car caught my notice

a bright light on the front of a vehicle

In scene

a bright light on the front of a vehicle

The car's headlights are very bright

to make someone feel very happy or excited

In scene

to make someone feel very happy or excited

The news thrilled her

a strong feeling of happiness or excitement

I love the thrill of speed

one of the twelve parts of a year

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one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

to ask someone to come or join

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to ask someone to come or join

I will invite him to join us

to make people want to come in or join

In scene

to make people want to come in or join

I will invite my friends to the party

a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or do something

I received an invite to the wedding

a small truck with an open area at the back

In scene

a small truck with an open area at the back

He has a pickup truck

an expression used when leaving or going to sleep

In scene

an expression used when leaving or going to sleep

Good night, see you tomorrow

a polite expression used when leaving someone in the evening or when going to sleep

I will see you tomorrow good night

words said when parting at night

Good night see you tomorrow

a nice time spent during the evening

I had a good night with my friends

to move toward or arrive at a place

In scene

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

to have your home in a place

In scene

to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

having life

The fish is still live

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

possibly; used to express uncertainty

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possibly; used to express uncertainty

Maybe it will rain

something that might happen or be true

It is a maybe

perhaps

Maybe he is late

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

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the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

very good

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very good

This cake is fantastic

to a very great degree

He spent a fantastic amount of money

a person whose behavior is copied by others

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a person whose behavior is copied by others

She is a great role model for young girls

having too much liquid

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having too much liquid

The sauce is too runny

not a single thing

In scene

not a single thing

There is nothing here

not a single thing

I have nothing in my hand

still there after others have gone

There is nothing left

not anything

There is nothing in the box

a place where you can buy and eat meals

In scene

a place where you can buy and eat meals

This restaurant is very famous

a place where you can buy and eat meals

I like to eat at a restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat a meal

Let's meet at the restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat meals

The restaurant is closed today

used to say yes or to show agreement

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used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will come

a planned way or path to follow

In scene

a planned way or path to follow

The ship changed its course

a series of lessons on a particular subject

I am taking an English course

one part of a meal, such as a starter or main dish

The first course was soup

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

one part of a meal, such as a starter or main dish

I liked the main course

a continuous period of time

During the course of the day

a way of doing something

The ship changed its course

an area of land used for a sport or activity

The golf course is very large

a series of classes or lessons on a particular subject

I am taking an English course

a written work that gives information about a topic

In scene

a written work that gives information about a topic

She read a book on history

to put something in a position

I book the meeting on the calendar

to arrange to travel on a flight

I need to book on this flight

to create a written work about a subject

She is writing a book on philosophy

a piece of furniture with a flat top

In scene

a piece of furniture with a flat top

Put the book on the table

a piece of furniture with a flat top

We need a new kitchen table

to postpone a discussion or decision until a later time

We will table the proposal

to clean plates, cups, and cutlery after a meal

In scene

to clean plates, cups, and cutlery after a meal

I will wash up after we eat

to be carried to a place by water

A piece of wood washed up on the shore

to fail or stop being successful, especially in a career

His career washed up years ago

to become older

In scene

to become older

Children grow up quickly

to become an adult

In scene

to become an adult

I want to be a doctor when I grow up

to a certain limit or amount

The price can grow up to fifty dollars

to become an adult

I want to be a pilot when I grow up

after a long time or effort

In scene

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

to respect and admire someone

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to respect and admire someone

I look up to my father

to put on fancy or formal clothing

In scene

to put on fancy or formal clothing

We dressed up for the wedding

to put on clothes to look like someone or something else

The children dressed up as superheroes

to put clothing on yourself

He dressed up quickly before he left

wearing special or fancy clothes

She is dressed up for the party

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

to use rude or offensive language

In scene

to use rude or offensive language

Stop cursing now

something that causes trouble or harm

This addiction is a curse

to use magic to cause harm

He cursed his enemy

a magical spell that brings bad luck

The curse lasted for years

to give someone the chance to take something

In scene

to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

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

to select or choose something

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to select or choose something

I am picking the best fruit

to take something in your hands

She is picking a flower from the garden

a garment worn on the upper body

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a garment worn on the upper body

He is wearing a white shirt

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body

He is wearing a blue shirt

by design, not by accident

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by design, not by accident

He did it on purpose

done intentionally, not by accident

He broke the cup on purpose

the reason for which something is done

His purpose is to help everyone

the thing that you plan to do

He broke the glass on purpose

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

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

In scene

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

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a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

See you tomorrow

something that is usual or expected

In scene

something that is usual or expected

This is the standard procedure

a flag used by a ruler or leader

The king waved his royal standard

a level of quality or achievement that is considered acceptable

The company has a high standard of quality

without any doubt

In scene

without any doubt

I will definitely come

to take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

In scene

to take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

The children play in the garden

to perform a role in a film or play

He plays a doctor in the movie

to handle a situation in a certain way

You should play it safe

to perform music on a musical instrument

Can you play a song

to tell someone to forget what you just said

In scene

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

to drop or be separated from a surface or object

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to drop or be separated from a surface or object

The picture fell off the wall

to become smaller or lower in amount, number, or quality

Sales started to fall off

to drop down from a higher place

Books fall off the shelf

to drop down from something

The apple fell off the tree

to make something right

In scene

to make something right

He corrected the error

to make something right or accurate

The teacher corrected my essay

to make something correct or accurate

She corrected the error

to make something correct or accurate

This is the corrected version

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

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a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

She is wearing a blue dress

to make something look more attractive

We should dress the cake with fresh fruit

to put clothing on yourself

I need to dress for work

to clean and cover an injury

The nurse will dress the wound

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

used to say that it does not matter which one or what happens

In scene

used to say that it does not matter which one or what happens

I will stay whatever happens

no matter what

Do whatever you want

used to refer to something not specified

You can eat whatever you want

used to show you do not care or it does not matter

Whatever, I don't care

a topic that needs to be discussed or dealt with

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a topic that needs to be discussed or dealt with

The first order of business is to review the budget

the thing that needs to be done first

The first order of business is to sign the contract

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

In scene

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

a strong-smelling chemical used to clean water

In scene

a strong-smelling chemical used to clean water

There is a lot of chlorine in this swimming pool

possibly or maybe

In scene

possibly or maybe

Perhaps it will rain today

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

the number 100

In scene

the number 100

Hundreds of people came

a large amount of something

There were hundreds of people at the concert

a large number of

I have read hundreds of books

used to make a polite request

In scene

used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

to stop doing something

In scene

to stop doing something

I want to quit smoking

to stop doing a job or activity

He decided to quit his job.

very pleasant to taste

In scene

very pleasant to taste

This cake is delicious

very enjoyable or satisfying

This cake is delicious

to a great degree

In scene

to a great degree

He is highly skilled

to continue doing something

In scene

to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

to some extent; kind of

In scene

to some extent; kind of

I sort of agree with you

a group with similar features

This is a new sort of fruit

a particular kind of something

What sort of music do you like

having or showing quick intelligence

In scene

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

to make something clear or understandable

In scene

to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain this

a statement that makes something clear

Please explain the rules to me

to make something clear or easy to understand

Can you explain this math problem to me

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

Can you explain this rule

a road vehicle with four wheels and an engine

In scene

a road vehicle with four wheels and an engine

He drives his car to work

a separate section of a train for passengers or services

We sat in the last car of the train

a four-wheeled road vehicle

I have a red car

to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

In scene

to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

This book interests me

money paid for borrowing money

The bank charges a high interest rate

an activity that you enjoy doing in your free time

Reading is one of my interests

a financial or other involvement in something

He has an interest in the company

to find the answer or solution to something

In scene

to find the answer or solution to something

I will figure it out

at no time

In scene

at no time

I never eat meat

containing many calories

In scene

containing many calories

This snack is quite caloric

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

In scene

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

Although it was raining, we went out

to hit something with your foot

In scene

to hit something with your foot

He kicked the ball

to make someone very tired

This heavy work kicked me

to force someone to leave a place

They kicked him out of the house

to begin working or operating

I get a kick out of this

to stay alert for immediate danger

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to stay alert for immediate danger

Look out for cars when you cross

to face a specific direction, describing a window or building

Our room looks out over the sea

to search or monitor for the arrival of something

Look out for my bus at the station

to pay attention to danger

Look out for the car

to watch for danger

Look out there is a car coming

a formal meeting with an important person

In scene

a formal meeting with an important person

He requested an audience with the King

a group of people who watch, listen to, or read something

The audience enjoyed the show

the people watching a performance

The audience cheered after the song

the part of the body you use to walk

In scene

the part of the body you use to walk

My leg hurts

one section of a long journey or event

This is the final leg of the trip

to remove something from a place

In scene

to remove something from a place

Take out the trash

prepared meals bought from a restaurant to eat elsewhere

Let's get take out tonight

to go on a romantic date with someone

He took her out for a drink

to murder someone

The army plans to take out the target

to arrange for someone to be killed

The gang decided to take out their rival

to completely destroy a building or structure

The army took out the bridge

to get or acquire something

I need to take out a loan for my house

to remove something from a place

Please take out the trash

food that is bought at a restaurant and eaten elsewhere

We ordered some take-out last night

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