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Young Sheldon — Season 3 Episode 3

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to bring something back to good condition

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to bring something back to good condition

The medicine restored his health

to return something to its original state

They will restore the old building

to bring something back to its original condition

They want to restore the old painting

to make yourself ready for something

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to make yourself ready for something

Get ready for school

words used to show you are grateful

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words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

to feel interested in or worried about someone or something

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to feel interested in or worried about someone or something

I care about my grades

to like or think highly of someone

I care about my friends

able to do what you want without limits

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able to do what you want without limits

The bird is free

costing nothing, without charge

This water is free

having no work or obligations

I am free this afternoon

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

They decided to free the bird from the cage

a flat paper covering for a letter

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a flat paper covering for a letter

Put the letter in the envelope

a type of physical exercise that improves heart and lung function

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a type of physical exercise that improves heart and lung function

She does aerobics every morning

used to tell someone to be quiet

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used to tell someone to be quiet

Shh, be quiet

a sound used to tell someone to be silent

Shh the movie has started

a sound used to tell someone to be quiet

He made a shh sound

to require something because it is necessary

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to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

a place where people who have done something illegal are kept

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a place where people who have done something illegal are kept

He is in jail

the number 10

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the number 10

I have ten apples

in the area close to a place

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in the area close to a place

Many trees are around the school

used to indicate an approximate amount

I will arrive around 5 PM

having knowledge of how to use or handle something

She knows her way around the office

to change the direction or result of something

We must turn the situation around

not different

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not different

We have the same car

a thing that is being talked about

I saw the same man yesterday

to show that something is true

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to show that something is true

The evidence established the truth

to set up or create something

They want to establish a new company

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

a human being

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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

the study of numbers, shapes, and patterns

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the study of numbers, shapes, and patterns

He is good at mathematics

to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

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to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

The storm destroyed the village

to break something so it cannot be used again

The storm destroyed the old house

to beat someone very easily in a game or competition

We destroyed the other team in the game

to end the life of a living thing

They had to destroy the sick dog

the official rules for a formal situation

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the official rules for a formal situation

The diplomat followed the protocol

an official set of rules or steps to follow

We must follow the safety protocol

small round spots or marks

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small round spots or marks

She connected the dots on the paper

small round marks

Connect the dots to see the picture

tiny round marks on a surface

Connect the dots to make a picture

to form letters or words on a surface

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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

a public bus that stops at all or most stops along its route

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a public bus that stops at all or most stops along its route

I take the local bus to work

relating to a particular area or community

We buy our food from a local market

a person who lives in a particular area

The locals are very friendly here

a building or area used for a particular purpose

He met his friends at his local

any person

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any person

Can anyone help me?

at some time in the past

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at some time in the past

I once lived here

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

right now without delay

Do it at once

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

a member of a police or military group

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a member of a police or military group

The state trooper stopped the car

to require a specific amount of money

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to require a specific amount of money

It costs ten dollars

to need something

This mistake cost him his job

to require a specific amount of money

This jacket costs fifty dollars

extremely good or impressive

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extremely good or impressive

That car is so cool

not excited or angry

Keep cool during the test

having a relatively low temperature; not hot or warm

The weather is cool today

the fleshy part of your body you sit on

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the fleshy part of your body you sit on

He fell on his bottom

the lowest part of something

She found a coin at the bottom of the pool

the lowest part of something

The coin is at the bottom of the glass

the lowest part of something

Write your name at the bottom of the page

coming after the current one

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coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

the small structure on the tongue that detects flavor

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the small structure on the tongue that detects flavor

These taste buds help you enjoy your food

to say what is important without extra details

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to say what is important without extra details

Please stop wasting time and get to the point

an expression of surprise or pleasure

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an expression of surprise or pleasure

Ooh, look at that cake!

possibly or maybe

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possibly or maybe

Perhaps it will rain today

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

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the act of choosing or the thing chosen

It was a difficult choice

of very good quality

We were served choice wine

the thing that someone prefers most

This blue dress is my choice

to go away from someone or something

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to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

the side opposite to right

Turn left here

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

an informal way to say yes

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an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

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?

something that gives pleasure

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something that gives pleasure

This chocolate is a special treat

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

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

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taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

Be careful

the son of your child

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the son of your child

He is my grandson

the son of your son or daughter

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the son of your son or daughter

My grandson is five years old

the son of your son or daughter

My grandson loves to play soccer

the son of one's son or daughter

My grandson is playing in the garden

someone you do not know

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someone you do not know

Don't talk to strangers

odd or surprising

The stranger the better

a person who is in a place they do not know

The stranger looked at the map

a person you do not know

I do not talk to a stranger

a person who is not known or is odd

He is a total stranger to me

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

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to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

like a machine that works automatically

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like a machine that works automatically

He gave a robotic response to the question

relating to or resembling a robot

His voice sounded robotic today

to take part in an activity

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to take part in an activity

Would you like to join in?

a wish for success or happiness

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a wish for success or happiness

I wish you good luck with your exam

success or luck

Winning that game required some good luck

used to wish someone success or good fortune

Good luck on your exam

a device or system for watching programs

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a device or system for watching programs

I watch television every evening

a device or system for watching programs

I am watching television

a device or system for watching programs

I am watching television

a system for sending and receiving moving images and sound

I watch the news on television

a group of different things

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a group of different things

We offer a wide range of products

a large open area of land for grazing animals

Cattle roam on the range

the area that a weapon or person can reach

The missile has a long range

moving over a wide area

Wild horses range across the plains

a written note sent to someone

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a written note sent to someone

I wrote a letter

a certificate given for achievement in sports

He earned a letter for his performance on the team

a symbol in an alphabet

A is a letter

in every detail, without any changes

He followed the instructions to the letter

to occur or be held

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to occur or be held

The meeting is taking place now

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

seeming dishonest or unreliable

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seeming dishonest or unreliable

That alley looks sketchy

not having many details or not fully explained

The witness gave a sketchy description

not trustworthy or of poor quality

That neighborhood looks a bit sketchy

to become an adult

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to become an adult

I want to be a doctor when I grow up

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 pilot when I grow up

a polite way to say you cannot accept an invitation now but will do so later

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a polite way to say you cannot accept an invitation now but will do so later

Can I take a rain check

to delay something for a later time

I will take a rain check on the game

a promise to do something later instead of now

I cannot join you today so I will take a rain check

hard to understand or deal with

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hard to understand or deal with

Don't complicate the problem

to make something harder to understand or deal with

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to make something harder to understand or deal with

Do not complicate the situation

having the qualities of someone who starts and runs businesses

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having the qualities of someone who starts and runs businesses

She has an entrepreneurialistic spirit

a human being

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a human being

I like the ones who are honest

people or things from a group

I like the blue ones

used to refer to people in a group

The young ones are playing in the park

a particular person or thing

This one is my favorite

not right or not working properly

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not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

the place above the earth where clouds and stars are

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the place above the earth where clouds and stars are

The stars shine in the heaven

the place where God and good people go after death

He believes in heaven

the place where some people believe good people go after death

He believes he will go to heaven

to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

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to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

I need to speak to you

to make someone feel understood or moved

This movie really speaks to me

to talk to someone seriously about their bad behavior or mistakes

The teacher had to speak to the student

to have a conversation with someone

I need to speak to you

to talk to someone

I need to speak to him

to have a conversation with someone

I want to speak to the manager

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

the act of sharing information or ideas

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the act of sharing information or ideas

Good communication is essential

the act of sharing information with others

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the act of sharing information with others

We use phones for communication

connected to the treatment of mental illness

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connected to the treatment of mental illness

He needs psychiatric help

to feel shy or awkward

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to feel shy or awkward

I felt embarrassed

to make someone feel shy or awkward

Don't embarrass me

to make someone feel awkward or ashamed

Don't embarrass me in front of my friends

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

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 subject or situation that you have to deal with

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a subject or situation that you have to deal with

This is a private matter

to be of significance or relevance

It does not matter to me

a short period of time

It happened in a matter of days

the material that things are made of

Everything is made of matter

significance or relevance

This work is a matter of great importance

a difficult or troubling situation

I have a private matter to discuss with you

a topic or situation being discussed

We should focus on the matter at hand

a physical material or substance

Everything in the universe is made of matter

a subject or situation being discussed

Let us talk about a different matter

to put something in a place for later use

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to put something in a place for later use

The data is stored on the server

to put something in a place for future use

These supplies are stored for the winter

to take something to a place

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to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

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to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every day

familiar with something because you have experienced it

I am used to the cold weather

to need to pay or give something to someone

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to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you ten dollars

caused by or happening because of something

He owes his success to hard work

to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you five dollars

to make something happen to someone

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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

to move something to a position

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to move something to a position

Put the book on the table

to make someone go through a difficult situation

The mistake put him in a difficult situation

to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put this

to direct your attention or effort toward something

She put all her energy into the project

to make a picture with a pen, pencil, or similar tool

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to make a picture with a pen, pencil, or similar tool

She is drawing a flower

pictures made with a pencil, pen, or similar tool

This drawing is beautiful

an occasion where winners are chosen

I won the drawing

a picture made with a pen or pencil

This is a beautiful drawing

a person's father or mother

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a person's father or mother

I love my parents

a company that owns another company

The parent company owns several smaller businesses

to care for and bring up a child

They are parenting their children with love

a person's father or mother

My parent is very kind

no more than

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no more than

It is only a scratch

being the one and only

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being the one and only

You are my only friend

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

I have only two dollars

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

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

to give a formal talk to a group of people

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to give a formal talk to a group of people

The professor will lecture on history today

to speak to someone in an angry or critical way

Do not lecture me about my mistakes

to give a long, serious talk to someone

He lectured me about my behavior

a formal talk given to a group of people, especially to students

The professor gave a long lecture

not quite but close

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not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

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

to say something very softly

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to say something very softly

She whispered a secret to me

a very small amount of something

There was a whisper of smoke in the air

a very quiet sound made when speaking

She spoke in a whisper

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