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Young Sheldon — Season 2 Episode 4

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to give reasons for or against something

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to give reasons for or against something

He tried to argue his point of view

to speak against something

He argued against the plan

to speak angrily with someone because you have different opinions

They always argue about money

the money you earn to support yourself

Farming is his livelihood

to make a suggestion

In scene

to make a suggestion

What do you say to a movie?

a type of instant photograph

In scene

a type of instant photograph

He took a polaroid photo

a photo taken with a camera that prints it immediately

I took a polaroid of my friend

used to introduce an example

In scene

used to introduce an example

I like fruit, for example, apples

a thing that shows what something is like

This is a good example of modern art

objects or items in general

In scene

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

a quantity of something

In scene

a quantity of something

How much is this

to a large degree

I like it very much

still there after others have gone

Not much is left

to a small degree; slightly

It did not help much

the amount that fills the mouth

In scene

the amount that fills the mouth

He took a mouthful of food

a business where people keep and borrow money

In scene

a business where people keep and borrow money

I have a bank account

to keep or store something for later use

You should bank your savings for later

the land along the side of a river

We sat on the river bank

to lean or tilt to one side

The plane banked to the left

something that is difficult to deal with

In scene

something that is difficult to deal with

I have a problem with my car

a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

Thanks for the help, it was no problem

without any difficulty

This is a big problem

a question or situation that causes difficulty

This math problem is hard

to no longer have something

In scene

to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not understand what someone is saying

You are losing me

to not know where you are

I always lose my keys

to be beaten in a game or competition

We did not want to lose the game

to stop living

She lost her father last year

to not win a game or contest

They will lose the match

to no longer have something

I do not want to lose this chance

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

to be unable to find something

Did you lose your wallet

to stop having something you had before

He lost his job yesterday

to stop having something

I lost my focus

to no longer have something

I often lose my keys

having the ability to make new things or ideas

In scene

having the ability to make new things or ideas

She is a very creative artist

involving imagination and original ideas

She has a creative mind

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

Wait until tomorrow

up to the time when

We stayed until noon

up to the time when

Do not leave until I return

a person whose behavior is copied by others

In scene

a person whose behavior is copied by others

She is a great role model for young girls

someone who is easily scared

In scene

someone who is easily scared

Don't be such a coward

someone who is easily scared or avoids danger

He is a coward for running away

someone who is easily scared

Don't be a coward

someone who is afraid to do something difficult

He is a coward for running away

common or normal in a particular place

In scene

common or normal in a particular place

It is customary to shake hands

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will come

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 planned way or path to follow

The ship changed its 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

to be a symbol or sign for something

In scene

to be a symbol or sign for something

The dove represents peace

to mean or symbolize something

The red color represents danger

to act or speak for someone

The lawyer represents the client

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

In scene

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

It feels like it is going to snow

to want to do something

I feel like going for a walk

to be aware of a physical or emotional state

Sometimes I feel like a child

to have a desire to do something

I feel like eating pizza

a thick liquid served with food

In scene

a thick liquid served with food

I like tomato sauce

an informal term for alcohol

He hits the sauce every night

a thick liquid added to food for flavor

Add some sauce to the meat

a thick liquid served with food

Pour the sauce over the salad

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 hard white parts in the mouth used for biting

In scene

the hard white parts in the mouth used for biting

Brush your teeth

a hard white object in your mouth used for chewing

He lost a tooth

an expression of surprise or admiration

In scene

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

the early part of the day

In scene

the early part of the day

Good mornin!

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I drink coffee in the morning

a short, informal way to say hello in the morning

Mornin how are you

having a very strong smell or taste

In scene

having a very strong smell or taste

The garlic has a pungent taste

having a strong, sharp smell

The smell of ammonia is pungent

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

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 give an opinion or state a view

In scene

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

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

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to become joined in marriage

In scene

to become joined in marriage

They decided to marry last year

having a husband or wife

They want to marry soon

to be very committed to something

He married his life to music

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

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 human being

In scene

a human being

He is a good person

a human individual

Every person is different

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

to form an idea about something without being sure

In scene

to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

extremely good or impressive

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extremely good or impressive

That car is so cool

not excited or angry

In scene

not excited or angry

Keep cool during the test

having a relatively low temperature; not hot or warm

The weather is cool today

not far away

In scene

not far away

The park is near my house

very close to happening

It is near lunchtime

to come close to something

The runner nears the finish line

at a short distance away

My house is near the park

a device that stores electricity to make things work

In scene

a device that stores electricity to make things work

The remote needs new batteries

to have a particular result or outcome

In scene

to have a particular result or outcome

The situation worked out eventually

to do physical activity for fitness

I work out every morning

to think of or develop a method or solution

We need to work out a plan

to find a solution to a problem

I will work out the problem

to find a solution to a problem

We can work out this problem

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

something that you do not tell other people

In scene

something that you do not tell other people

I have a secret to tell you

not known by others

In scene

not known by others

I have a secret plan

to move somewhere quietly and quickly

In scene

to move somewhere quietly and quickly

He slipped a note into his pocket

to slide and lose your balance

He slipped on the ice

to give something to someone quietly and secretly

He slipped her a note

a small piece of paper

Write it on a slip of paper

feeling that something is wrong or that someone is dishonest

In scene

feeling that something is wrong or that someone is dishonest

He looked very suspicious

making you think something is wrong or illegal

He saw a suspicious car near the house

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

something that can be done or is true

In scene

something that can be done or is true

It is possible to finish the work today

a person who might be chosen for something

She is a possible for the role

at no time

In scene

at no time

I never eat meat

to watch or monitor someone carefully

In scene

to watch or monitor someone carefully

Can you keep an eye on my bag?

to watch or monitor something or someone

Please keep an eye on my bag while I am away

to watch something carefully to check its condition

We should keep an eye on the weather forecast

to hit your foot and almost fall

In scene

to hit your foot and almost fall

He stumbled on the stairs

to walk in an unsteady way, almost falling

I stumbled on the uneven pavement

to form letters or words on a surface

In scene

to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

to create words on a page

I want to write a story

to form letters or words on a surface

Please write your name here

to separate or order things into groups

In scene

to separate or order things into groups

Please sort these books

to deal with a problem or situation successfully

I will sort this problem out soon

a group with similar features

What sort of food is this

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

In scene

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

the moment a rocket starts to fly

In scene

the moment a rocket starts to fly

The rocket is ready for lift off

the fine threads that grow on a person's head

In scene

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 move down quickly to the ground

In scene

to move down quickly to the ground

Be careful not to fall

the season between summer and winter

The leaves change color in the fall

to change into a particular state or condition

The room fell silent

to not succeed in doing something

The mission did not fall

to make something feel new or cool again

In scene

to make something feel new or cool again

A cold drink will refresh you

to rest with your eyes closed

In scene

to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

playing games for money

In scene

playing games for money

Gambling can be very addictive

to play games of chance for money

Gambling is risky

the part of your body used to see

In scene

the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

to become older

In scene

to become older

Children grow up quickly

to a certain limit or amount

The price can grow up to fifty dollars

to become an adult

I want to be a doctor when I grow up

to become an adult

I want to be a pilot when I grow up

to see or pay attention to something

In scene

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

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

In scene

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

Follow the latest news

to happen or appear after something else in order

Night follows day

to move behind someone and go where they go

The dog followed me home

to do what someone tells you to do

You should follow the instructions

to understand what someone is saying or doing

Do you follow my instructions

a sweet substance used in food and drinks

In scene

a sweet substance used in food and drinks

I buy sugar

a sweet material used to make food taste sweet

I put some sugar in my tea

to make something sweet with sugar

I sugar my coffee

a boy or man who has the same parents as you

In scene

a boy or man who has the same parents as you

I have one brother

a male sibling

My brother is a student

a male sibling

He is my older brother

a situation with many changes in emotion

In scene

a situation with many changes in emotion

Her life is an emotional roller coaster

to act in a particular way toward someone or something

In scene

to act in a particular way toward someone or something

She treats everyone with kindness

to give medical care to someone

The doctor will treat the patient

to pay for someone else's food or drink

I will treat you to lunch today

something that gives pleasure

This chocolate is a special treat

if something happens or as a preparation

In scene

if something happens or as a preparation

Take an umbrella in case it rains

if something happens

Take an umbrella in case it rains

for use if something happens

Take an umbrella in case it rains

one of the twelve parts of a year

In scene

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 request information

In scene

to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

free from dirt or germs

In scene

free from dirt or germs

It is important to keep the kitchen sanitary

the real facts about something

In scene

the real facts about something

Tell me the truth

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

the evening before today

In scene

the evening before today

I slept well last night

the evening before today

I went to the cinema last night

to keep doing something

In scene

to keep doing something

Please continue reading

to keep happening or doing something

The rain continued all day

the act of keeping something going

They decided to continue the meeting

to go on doing something

He continued his studies

an informal word for a loved one

In scene

an informal word for a loved one

Hello darlin

a person you care about

She is my darlin

to see or locate something

In scene

to see or locate something

I found my keys

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

In scene

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

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

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

In scene

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

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 wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

to come out suddenly

In scene

to come out suddenly

The rabbit popped out of the hat

to deliver a baby

She popped out a healthy baby

to go out for a short time

I will pop out to buy some bread

to stick out or bulge

His eyes popped out in surprise

causing excitement

In scene

causing excitement

The game was very exciting

an alcoholic drink made with tequila and lime

In scene

an alcoholic drink made with tequila and lime

I ordered a margarita

needed or essential

In scene

needed or essential

Sleep is necessary for health

something that must be done or is required

It is necessary to drink water every day

to make a choice or decision about something

In scene

to make a choice or decision about something

I need to decide what to eat

to control and move a vehicle

In scene

to control and move a vehicle

I am driving a car

to make someone feel or do something

He is driving me crazy

to make money for a business

This strategy is driving profit

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