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Young Sheldon — Season 2 Episode 10

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a person who acts in an unusual way

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a person who acts in an unusual way

He is a bit of a weirdo

a person who behaves strangely

He is such a weirdo

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

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the joint that connects the foot to the leg

I hurt my ankle

the body part connecting the foot and leg

He wore socks up to his ankle

to manage to continue until the end of something

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to manage to continue until the end of something

I hope we make it through the night

to manage to get through a difficult situation

We will make it through this storm

to manage to finish a difficult task or experience

I am sure we will make it through this tough week

to look at and understand written words

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to look at and understand written words

I read a book every month

to audition by reading lines

She will read for the part

to hear and understand what someone is saying over a radio

Do you read me

to know what someone is thinking without them saying it

I can read your mind

at this moment

In scene

at this moment

I am currently at home

to be familiar with someone or something

In scene

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have a lot of work to do

a piece of land

He bought a parking lot

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

many times or often

I see him a lot

a group of people

That is a loud lot

a great number or quantity

We have a lot of time

a method of deciding something by chance

This is my lot in life

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

a small number or quantity

That is a lot less

to a great degree

I like it a lot

the second month of the year

In scene

the second month of the year

February is the shortest month

to make or become different

In scene

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

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

to live in a place for a period of time

In scene

to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

to continue to be in a place

In scene

to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

a magazine or newspaper printed for a specific time

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a magazine or newspaper printed for a specific time

Have you seen the latest issue of the magazine

to give something officially

The government will issue a new passport

a matter of concern or difficulty

We have a serious issue to discuss

liked more than others

In scene

liked more than others

Blue is my favorite color

to mark as preferred

This is my favorite song

to pull something into your mouth using suction

In scene

to pull something into your mouth using suction

The baby sucks its thumb

to be very bad or unpleasant

This movie sucks

to pull liquid into the mouth

The baby likes to suck milk

to use the mouth to sexually stimulate someone's genitals

She sucked him

the part of the body you use to walk

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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

available for everyone to use

In scene

available for everyone to use

This park is public

open

This is a public park

in a place where many people can see or hear you

She spoke in public about the problem

the group of all ordinary people

The public loves the new law

the upper covering of a building

In scene

the upper covering of a building

The roof is leaking

a house or place where you live

He has a roof over his head

the structure that covers the top of a building

The cat is sitting on the roof

showing strong male behavior or appearance

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showing strong male behavior or appearance

He has a very macho attitude

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

a light on a vehicle that shows you are turning

In scene

a light on a vehicle that shows you are turning

He forgot to use his turn signal

to rest with your eyes closed

In scene

to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

new information about something

In scene

new information about something

I have some good news

used to add force to a statement

In scene

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

at no time

I will not ever go back

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

very strong or extreme

In scene

very strong or extreme

The competition was intense

the physical extent or amount of something

In scene

the physical extent or amount of something

The size of the room is small

how big or small something is

What is the size of this box

how large or small something is

They are similar in size

to find out how big or small something is

The worker sized the material

to do the same thing for someone that they did for you

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to do the same thing for someone that they did for you

I want to reciprocate your kindness

the first meal of the day

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the first meal of the day

I eat breakfast at 8 AM

the first meal of the day

I like to eat eggs for breakfast

to fall to the ground

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to fall to the ground

The baby fell down

to move from a higher to a lower position

Rain starts to fall down

to move quickly toward the ground, usually by accident

The heavy book will fall down

to move suddenly from a standing position to the ground

He tripped and fell down

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

to spend time doing things for fun

In scene

to spend time doing things for fun

They are just messing around

to behave in a silly or playful way

Stop messing around and finish your work

to treat someone in a playful or annoying way

He likes to mess around with his friends

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 period of 60 seconds

In scene

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

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

used to say what is the right thing to do

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used to say what is the right thing to do

You ought to apologize

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

You ought to study for the exam

used to say that something is likely to happen based on evidence or logic

The train ought to arrive soon

to legally end a marriage

In scene

to legally end a marriage

They decided to divorce last year

a woman who is legally separated from her husband

She is a divorce who lives happily

to end a connection or association with something

It is hard to divorce facts from opinions

a woman who is legally separated from her husband

She is a divorcée

a woman who is legally divorced

She is a divorcée

the time when you are a child

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the time when you are a child

I had a happy childhood

to know the meaning of something

In scene

to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

to believe someone is honest or reliable

In scene

to believe someone is honest or reliable

I trust my friend

belief in the honesty or reliability of someone or something

I have trust in you

to have confidence in someone

You can trust his advice

a single unit of language that has meaning

Trust is a word

causing admiration or wonder

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causing admiration or wonder

Her performance was impressive

causing admiration or respect

The view from the top is impressive

a person who is part human and part animal

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a person who is part human and part animal

The ancient stories speak of a powerful half man

a creature that is half human and half something else

That half man character appears in many fairy tales

a fictional being that is part human and part animal

The centaur is a mythical half man creature

making someone want to know or learn more

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making someone want to know or learn more

The book is very interesting

a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something

This book is very interesting

causing curiosity or attention

This is an interesting story

decorated or more expensive than usual

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decorated or more expensive than usual

They went to a fancy restaurant

expensive or of very good quality

He wore a fancy suit

the ability to create ideas or pictures in your mind

It was just a flight of fancy

to like or want something

Do you fancy a cup of tea

unexpected or pleasing

It was a fancy little gift

a thought or plan in your mind

It was just a passing fancy

a small sweet food item

I bought a sweet fancy at the shop

a shoe that covers the foot and ankle or leg

In scene

a shoe that covers the foot and ankle or leg

I bought new boots for winter

used to add something extra to what was said

He is smart and kind to boot

the space at the back of a car for carrying things

Put the suitcase in the boot

to force someone to leave a job or position

They had to boot him from his job

to begin or continue something

In scene

to begin or continue something

Please go ahead

official approval to start an activity

We got the go ahead to start

in a way that is not known or explained

In scene

in a way that is not known or explained

I will finish it somehow

playful or dishonest behavior

In scene

playful or dishonest behavior

The group was up to some shenanigans in the office

to share the same view as someone

In scene

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

coming after all others; the only one left

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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

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 number 10

In scene

the number 10

I have ten apples

a light on a vehicle that shows which way it will turn

In scene

a light on a vehicle that shows which way it will turn

He forgot to use his directional

a large appliance for keeping food cold

In scene

a large appliance for keeping food cold

Put the milk in the refrigerator

to be the reason that something happens

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to be the reason that something happens

The rain caused the flood

to make someone do something

That caused him to change his mind

an aim or movement that people support

She works for a good cause

for the reason that

I am staying here 'cause I am tired

the thing that makes something happen

What was the cause of the fire

using electricity to work

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using electricity to work

He has an electric car

a machine that uses electricity to work

The house has an electric stove

full of excitement or energy

The atmosphere in the room was electric

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

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despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

Although it was raining, we went out

something that makes a process happen faster

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something that makes a process happen faster

The program is a business accelerator

the part of a vehicle you press to go faster

Press the accelerator to speed up

to make something work again

In scene

to make something work again

Can you fix my bike?

to make something stay in a certain place

Please fix the shelf to the wall

a difficult or unpleasant situation

They are in a real fix

to make the result of a contest or vote unfair in advance

They tried to fix the election

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits or looks good

In scene

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits or looks good

I want to try on this shirt

to put on clothing to see if it fits

I want to try on this shirt

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

In scene

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

a hot drink made from leaves

In scene

a hot drink made from leaves

I drink tea every morning

a hot drink made by pouring boiling water on dried leaves

I drink tea every morning

news or rumors about other people

She is spilling the tea about the party

without meaning to

In scene

without meaning to

I deleted the file by accident

the part of the day between afternoon and night

In scene

the part of the day between afternoon and night

The evening is cool

at a short distance away

I like the cool evening air

the part of the day between afternoon and night

I read a book in the evening

the part of the day between afternoon and night

The evening is a peaceful time

to think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

to examine or check something

In scene

to examine or check something

Let's go over the plan

to lie or rest on top of something

A rug goes over the floor

to go to another place or switch allegiance

He went over to the other side

to go to someone's home

I will go over to his house later

a small type of horse

In scene

a small type of horse

I rode a pony at the farm

a small horse

The child rode a pony

a small horse

She rode a pony at the park

a strong, dazzling light that hurts the eyes

In scene

a strong, dazzling light that hurts the eyes

The glare from the snow was intense

to look at someone in a very angry way

He glared at me

to look at someone in a very angry way

She glared at him in anger

an animal that only eats plants

In scene

an animal that only eats plants

Cows are herbivores

to give permission or allow something

In scene

to give permission or allow something

My parents permit me to go out

an official paper that gives you permission

You need a work permit

an official document giving permission

You need a permit to park here

a printed paper that gives you permission to do something

I need a permit to park here

to give attention to sound or someone speaking

In scene

to give attention to sound or someone speaking

Please listen to me

to pay attention to sound

Listen to the music

to get something by paying money

In scene

to get something by paying money

I want to buy a car

to accept something as true

I don't buy his story

to cause someone to receive something, often a problem or a charge

His arrogance bought him a lot of trouble

something that you buy

This dress was a great buy

the name of a color like red or blue

In scene

the name of a color like red or blue

Red is my favorite color

to put color on something

She colors the picture

to affect how someone thinks or feels about something

His past experiences colored his view

wanting to hurt or kill people

In scene

wanting to hurt or kill people

He is a bloodthirsty killer

a device that produces light

In scene

a device that produces light

The light is bright

full of light, not dark

I like light blue

to make something start burning

Light the candle

having little weight

This box is light

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.

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 number 1

In scene

the number 1

I have one apple in my bag

one part of a series (e.g., an episode)

I watched episode one last night

a very short period of time

Wait for one moment please

to a small degree

This is one better than that

to receive or obtain something

In scene

to receive or obtain something

I am getting a gift

to change into a different state

It is getting dark

to go or come into a place

She is gettin in the car

to take something off

I am getting my coat off

to receive or get something

I am gettin a new phone

to stop making noise

In scene

to stop making noise

She tried to hush the crying baby

to be silent

Please hush while the baby sleeps

a state of quiet and no noise

A sudden hush fell over the room

a periodical with articles and pictures

In scene

a periodical with articles and pictures

I read a fashion magazine

a holder for bullets or cartridges in a gun

He put a new magazine into his gun

a word used to address someone affectionately

In scene

a word used to address someone affectionately

Thanks, doll

a small model of a human figure

The girl is playing with her doll

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