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Young Sheldon — Season 2 Episode 7

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CEFR level

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

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used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

very bad or mean

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very bad or mean

That was a nasty comment

the act of having sex

They had sexual intercourse

a Hawaiian dance with hip movements

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a Hawaiian dance with hip movements

She learned to dance the hula in Hawaii

something said or written

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something said or written

She made a polite remark

to find out how old something is using carbon dating

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to find out how old something is using carbon dating

Scientists carbon date the ancient bones

an issue that stops progress

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an issue that stops progress

This clause was a sticking point during the talks

a problem that stops progress or agreement

The main sticking point is the budget

a person who looks after a child

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a person who looks after a child

My babysitter is very kind

a person who looks after children for a short time

We hired a babysitter for tonight

a person who belongs to a group

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a person who belongs to a group

He is a member of the club

to bring something back to your mind

I try to recall the answer

to learn or discover something

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to learn or discover something

I will find out the answer

to discover that someone has done something wrong or dishonest

I hope he does not find out

to discover or get facts about something

I want to find out the truth

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

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a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

the best or most skilled people

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the best or most skilled people

The elite team won the championship

the most skilled or successful people

They are part of an elite team

a sweet melon with orange flesh

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a sweet melon with orange flesh

I love eating cantaloupe in summer

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 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 area of grass in a yard

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an area of grass in a yard

He is mowing the lawn

an area of grass in a yard

The children are playing on the lawn

up to the time when

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up to the time when

Do not leave until I return

up to the time when

Wait until tomorrow

up to the time when

We stayed until noon

to leave a place

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to leave a place

You should go away now

to stop existing or to no longer be present

The pain will go away soon

to travel somewhere for a short holiday

We will go away for the weekend

to move to another place

Please go away now

at no time

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at no time

I never eat meat

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

to make someone believe or do something

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to make someone believe or do something

I tried to convince him to come

making someone agree to do something

I convinced him to join us

able to make someone believe something is true

I convinced him to come

from inside to outside

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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

an organization of people with a shared interest

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an organization of people with a shared interest

I joined the chess club

the part of a piece of clothing that goes around the neck

The shirt has a white collar

a sandwich made with three slices of bread and meat, cheese, and vegetables

I ordered a club sandwich for lunch

a long stick used to hit a ball in golf

He bought a new golf club

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

happening just after something else

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happening just after something else

I will call you right after the meeting

at the moment that comes just after something happens

I left right after the movie

a person who is not interesting or exciting

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a person who is not interesting or exciting

He is such a bore

to hold or support something and move with it

The tree bore delicious fruit

to give birth to a baby

She bore a baby boy

an empty space in something solid

The pipe has a wide bore

not interesting or exciting

This movie is a bore

used to ask about the quantity or price of something

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used to ask about the quantity or price of something

How much is this

to make or become different

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to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

an alcoholic drink made from grains

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an alcoholic drink made from grains

I would like a beer

an alcoholic drink made from grain

I would like a beer

to give someone something

Can you beer me the pen

to give someone a drink, especially an alcoholic one

Let me beer you a drink

to copy someone's behavior or voice

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to copy someone's behavior or voice

He can impersonate the teacher

to act like someone else

He can impersonate famous singers perfectly

to act like someone else

He tried to impersonate a police officer

to act like someone else to trick people

He was arrested for impersonating a police officer

to tell private information to someone you trust

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to tell private information to someone you trust

I decided to confide in my friend

given money for work done

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given money for work done

She is a paid worker

to get possession of something

He paid for the car

the act of concentrating on someone or something

He paid attention to the lesson

able to speak two languages

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able to speak two languages

She is bilingual

of the highest quality or most favorable

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of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

kind thoughts or wishes for someone

Please give her my best

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

to make an effort to do something

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to make an effort to do something

He attempted to open the door

content

I attempted to fix the car

a closely gathered group

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a closely gathered group

The team formed a huddle

to crowd together closely

They huddle for warmth

to crowd together in a small group

The team huddled to discuss the strategy

to be in the same place or group as each other

We huddled together to stay warm

the preserved remains of ancient plants or animals

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the preserved remains of ancient plants or animals

I found a fossil in the rock

a company that makes watches and accessories

I bought a new Fossil watch today

a way of doing something using special skills

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a way of doing something using special skills

She has a great painting technique

the number 3

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the number 3

I have three apples

to produce tears from the eyes

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to produce tears from the eyes

The baby started to cry

to ask for something in an urgent way

She cried for help

to make a loud sound or yell

He cried out in pain

a form of a chemical element

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a form of a chemical element

Carbon has an unstable isotope

to decide not to think about something anymore

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to decide not to think about something anymore

Forget it, it doesn't matter

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

You want me to help you? Forget it

to stop paying attention to something

That argument is over so just forget it

a sale where people sell used items from their home, usually held in their yard

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a sale where people sell used items from their home, usually held in their yard

We found some books at the yard sale

having no doubt; confident

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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.

to give someone the chance to take something

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to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

a suggestion of something to be done or given

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a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

a sticky substance used to attach things

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a sticky substance used to attach things

I need some glue for my project

to stick something with glue

Glue the picture to the paper

to stick things together using a sticky substance

I will glue the broken vase

to join things together with a sticky substance

They will glue the parts together

to greet someone who has arrived

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to greet someone who has arrived

They welcomed the guests

to be happy to receive something

You are welcome here

allowed to do something

Questions are welcome

the number 1,000

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the number 1,000

I have a thousand books

used to add a negative statement

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used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

existing as a fact

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existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

used to emphasize that something is true

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used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

to express regret for a mistake

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to express regret for a mistake

I apologize for being late

to say sorry for something you did wrong

I apologize for being late

the act of admitting you did something wrong

You should apologize for being late

the act of admitting you did something wrong

I apologize for being late

to like very much

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to like very much

I love chocolate

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

I love my family

to want something very much

I would love a cup of coffee

the act of having sex

They made love

to learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

a sweet or savory dish with a crust and filling

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a sweet or savory dish with a crust and filling

I love apple pie

a baked dish with a crust and filling

I ate a delicious apple pie

a particular set of circumstances

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a particular set of circumstances

It is a big deal

to take action to solve a problem

I can deal with this

a large quantity of something

This task takes a great deal of time

to buy and sell illegal goods

He was arrested for dealing drugs

to pay no attention to something

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to pay no attention to something

Ignore the warning signs

to not look at or listen to someone or something

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to not look at or listen to someone or something

He ignored my question

to not pay attention to someone or something

He ignored me at the party

not looking at or listening to something

Just ignore the noise

a small unit of money, equal to 1/100 of a dollar or euro

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a small unit of money, equal to 1/100 of a dollar or euro

I have fifty cents in my pocket

the number 100

A century is one hundred years

one hundredth of a whole, used to talk about parts of a total

The word percent literally means per cent

an expression of surprise or pleasure

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an expression of surprise or pleasure

Ooh, look at that cake!

to fail to care for someone or something

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to fail to care for someone or something

Don't neglect your health

the child of your aunt or uncle

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the child of your aunt or uncle

She is my cousin

to bring or come together in one place

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to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

to fulfill a need or requirement

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to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

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

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

any person

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any person

Can anyone help me?

a baked fruit dish with a biscuit topping

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a baked fruit dish with a biscuit topping

I love peach cobbler

a mixed drink made with wine, fruit, and sugar

He sipped his refreshing cobbler

a person who fixes shoes

The cobbler fixed my boots

the study of numbers and shapes

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the study of numbers and shapes

I like math

the study of numbers, quantities, and shapes

I study math at school

not easy

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not easy

This exam is hard

containing alcohol

This is a hard drink

not soft or yielding

The bed is too hard

with a lot of effort or energy

He works hard every day

a small solid piece of something

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a small solid piece of something

There is a lump of sugar in the tea

to put people or things together

They lump these ideas together

a small raised area on the body

I found a small lump on my arm

things that are no longer wanted or useful

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things that are no longer wanted or useful

We need to clean out the junk from the garage

to get rid of something

She decided to junk her old clothes

illegal drugs, especially heroin

He bought some junk on the street

the male sexual organs

He covered his junk with a towel

to make something happen to someone

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to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

an agreement to receive something regularly

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an agreement to receive something regularly

I have a Netflix subscription

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

easy to see or understand

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easy to see or understand

The answer is obvious

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

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feeling pleasure or satisfaction

I am glad to see you

feeling pleased or satisfied

I am glad to see you

happening in the time after now

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happening in the time after now

We need to think about future generations

the time that will come

I hope for a better future

the period of time that will happen after now

No one knows what will happen in the future

an informal word for a husband

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an informal word for a husband

I love my hubby

an old man-made object

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an old man-made object

The museum has many ancient artifacts

to get or receive something

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to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

to share the same view as someone

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to share the same view as someone

We agree on this point

to say that you accept or agree with something

I agree with you

to say yes or have the same opinion

I agree with your plan

continuously or very often

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continuously or very often

He talks all the time

not complicated or advanced

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not complicated or advanced

It is a basic idea

forming the main or most important part of something

He has a basic knowledge of the topic

forming the main or most important part of something

I need to learn the basic principles

to stop and wait for someone to catch up

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to stop and wait for someone to catch up

Wait up for me

to not go to bed while expecting someone

Don't wait up for me tonight

to slow down or stop so others can catch up

Please wait up for me

to stop and wait for someone to catch up

She stopped to wait up for her friend

having strong feelings of love or sadness

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having strong feelings of love or sadness

She is very sentimental about her old photos

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