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Young Sheldon — Season 3 Episode 4

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friendly or pleasant

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friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

enjoyable or good

In scene

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

to bring to an end

In scene

to bring to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

the end of an event or activity

She is near the finish of her project

the final appearance of a surface

The wood has a glossy finish

the act of being born

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the act of being born

The date of birth is important

to cause something to be born or come into being

The artist gave birth to a masterpiece

a word used to call someone or something

What is the birth of this character

the family or social class a person is born into

He is of noble birth

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

a set of people who work together

In scene

a set of people who work together

They are a strong team

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

In scene

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

as said or reported by someone or something

In scene

as said or reported by someone or something

According to the report it will be sunny

by your own choice, without being asked or forced

You may act according to your own choice

in a way that matches, corresponds to, or follows something else

The work was done according to the plan

in relation to

This is according to the recent changes

as stated by or based on something

According to the news it will rain tomorrow

a flying insect with colorful wings

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a flying insect with colorful wings

The butterfly is colorful

a feeling of being nervous or excited

I have butterflies in my stomach

a person who is very friendly and enjoys being with others

She is a social butterfly

a person with a natural ability or talent for something

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a person with a natural ability or talent for something

He is a natural at playing piano

as expected or usual

It is natural to feel nervous

existing in nature, not created by humans

We prefer natural food

to make something full

In scene

to make something full

Please fill up the bottle

to eat until you are no longer hungry

I ate snacks to fill up

to add fuel to a vehicle's tank

I need to fill up the car before the trip

to make something full

Please fill up the water bottle

a boy or man in relation to his parents

In scene

a boy or man in relation to his parents

He is my son

a small human-like being from stories

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a small human-like being from stories

Gollum hates the nasty hobbitses

a small, human-like creature in fantasy stories

In scene

a small, human-like creature in fantasy stories

We caught the fat hobbitses sleeping

a small red beetle with black spots

In scene

a small red beetle with black spots

The ladybug is on the leaf

very unhappy or sad

In scene

very unhappy or sad

She felt miserable all day

feeling very sad or uncomfortable

He felt miserable after the bad news

very good or impressive

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very good or impressive

The view is incredible

used to show something is surprising or extreme

In scene

used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

in the direction of the west

In scene

in the direction of the west

They traveled westward for many days

to change words from one language to another

In scene

to change words from one language to another

Please translate this letter for me

to change something from one form to another

He can translate the book into English

to explain the meaning of something in other words

Can you translate this sentence

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

We use phones for communication

the act of inhaling smoke from burning tobacco

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the act of inhaling smoke from burning tobacco

Smoking is forbidden here

very attractive or sexy (slang)

She looks smoking in that dress

located inside or relating to the mind

In scene

located inside or relating to the mind

She has a strong inner peace

the main evening meal

We will have dinner at seven

having a lot of things to do

In scene

having a lot of things to do

I am very busy today

having a lot of work or activity to do

I am busy today

having a lot of things to do

This is a busy street

familiar with something because you have experienced it

In scene

familiar with something because you have experienced it

I am used to the cold

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me to get what he wanted

to put something into action

I used a pen

to make use of something

I used a hammer to fix the nail

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

I used to run every day

owned or used by someone else before

This car is used

having been owned or used by someone else before

I bought a used car

many times or often

This is a used car

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

a device used to close a bag or piece of clothing

In scene

a device used to close a bag or piece of clothing

I cannot close the zip on my jacket

to move very fast

In scene

to move very fast

The car zipped past us

a lively, energetic quality

She has a lot of zip

zero or nothing

The score was zip

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

to stop yourself from doing something

In scene

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

giving off radiation

In scene

giving off radiation

Uranium is radioactive

giving off harmful energy waves

That material is radioactive

a single unit of language that has meaning

In scene

a single unit of language that has meaning

I don't know this word

a piece of news or information

Let me give you a word of advice

to grow or change into something larger or more advanced

In scene

to grow or change into something larger or more advanced

The seed develops into a plant

to make or produce something new

The team developed a new product

a new and interesting event that has happened

We are waiting for the latest development

to make a photograph from a film negative

I developed the film yesterday

to make something happen to someone

In scene

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

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think about it

to consider something carefully

I need to think about your offer

to think about something carefully

I need to think about your offer

to make something new or bring into existence

In scene

to make something new or bring into existence

I want to create a new account

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

unable to pay debts

In scene

unable to pay debts

The company went bankrupt

to make someone unable to pay their debts

Bad investments can bankrupt a person

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

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 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

to control an aircraft while it is in the air

In scene

to control an aircraft while it is in the air

The pilot flies the plane safely

a small flying insect with two wings

There are flies in the kitchen

to pass very quickly

Time flies when you are having fun

to move through the air using wings

A bird flies in the sky

a way to solve a problem

In scene

a way to solve a problem

We found a solution to the problem

a liquid with another substance dissolved in it

Salt water is a simple solution

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

to pay too much attention to something

In scene

to pay too much attention to something

He tends to fixate on minor details

to focus attention on something

Don't fixate on the small details

to give all your attention to something

He tends to fixate on small details

to hit someone repeatedly

In scene

to hit someone repeatedly

They beat up the thief

to criticize someone harshly

The reporter beat up the politician over his policies

to hit or damage something repeatedly

The storm beat up the old shed

old and in bad condition

He drives a beat-up car

the natural body that orbits Earth

In scene

the natural body that orbits Earth

The moon is bright tonight

to show one's bare buttocks to someone

He decided to moon the crowd

a natural body that orbits a planet

The moon orbits the Earth

the time when the moon is not visible from earth

The new moon is not visible at night

using the right hand more easily than the left

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using the right hand more easily than the left

He is right handed

using the right hand more easily than the left

In scene

using the right hand more easily than the left

She is right handed

preferring to use the right hand for tasks

In scene

preferring to use the right hand for tasks

Most people are right handed

preferring to use the right hand for tasks

He writes with his right hand

preferring to use the right hand for tasks

He is a right-handed person

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 be referred to by a particular name

In scene

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

to be required or expected to do something

In scene

to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

a large natural hole in the side of a hill or under the ground

In scene

a large natural hole in the side of a hill or under the ground

They found a dark cave

to stop resisting or surrender

He finally caved to the pressure

to hit someone or something with great force

He caved the wall with one punch

a large natural hole in the ground or in a rock

The bear sleeps in a cave

considered in relation to something else

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considered in relation to something else

Success is relative

a person connected to you by blood or marriage

In scene

a person connected to you by blood or marriage

She is a close relative

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

the best or highest level ever done

In scene

the best or highest level ever done

He broke the world record

a flat disc that stores music or sound

I listen to music on an old record

a written or spoken account of facts or events

The police have a record of the accident

to store sound, video, or information for later use

Please record the meeting

a green vegetable used in cooking

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a green vegetable used in cooking

I like eating okra

to reach a place

In scene

to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to go to someone for help or support

You can come to me for help

to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to enter your thoughts

The idea came to me suddenly

to arrive at a point or situation

We have come to a difficult decision

to arrive at a particular situation

The situation has come to an end

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

to become conscious again after being unconscious

She finally came to after the accident

to lead to a particular result

The total bill came to fifty dollars

to go to a place to see someone

Please come to my house this evening

a quantity of something

In scene

a quantity of something

How much is this

to a large degree

In scene

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

a physical or verbal struggle between people

In scene

a physical or verbal struggle between people

They had a big fight yesterday

to take part in a fight or war

Soldiers fight to protect their country

to try hard to stop or prevent something

We must fight the disease

the quality of being strong and determined

She showed great fight today

a word used when leaving

In scene

a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

not quite but close

In scene

not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

showing or expressing love

In scene

showing or expressing love

He is a romantic man

relating to love or strong emotional attachment

They had a romantic dinner

to give the impression of being something

In scene

to give the impression of being something

That sounds like a good idea

to seem similar to something

That sounds like a great plan

to have a similar sound to something

The wind sounds like a whistle

to have a voice that is similar to someone else's

You sound like your mother

to move something to a position

In scene

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

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

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 discharge a gun

In scene

to discharge a gun

He fired a shot

a photograph taken with a camera

That is a great shot

completely spoiled or destroyed

My car engine is shot

a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink

He ordered a shot of tequila

to meet someone by chance

In scene

to meet someone by chance

I ran into an old friend

to hit an object by accident while moving

I ran into a tree while skiing

to experience a problem or difficulty

We ran into some problems

to encounter an unexpected problem

We ran into trouble with the car

to crash into something while moving

He ran into the wall

to encounter someone unexpectedly

I ran into an old friend today

to meet someone by chance

I ran into my old teacher at the park

to blend or flow into one another

The blue paint ran into the yellow paint

to get to a particular amount or level

The costs ran into thousands

unlike or not identical

In scene

unlike or not identical

We are different

not the same or not identical

These two books are different

the act of dealing with or controlling something

In scene

the act of dealing with or controlling something

Good management is important for success

the people who run a business or organization

The management decided to hire more staff

the qualities that make someone suitable for a role

His management is perfect for this role

the people who run a business or organization

The management decided to change the policy

a supernatural being that is cruel or wicked

In scene

a supernatural being that is cruel or wicked

The story is about a demon from hell

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

the middle part of a year

In scene

the middle part of a year

We have a break in mid year

relating to the side that is on the left

In scene

relating to the side that is on the left

He sat on the left hand side

on the side that is not right

I use my left hand

the side that is on the left

Take the left-hand path

a list of days, weeks, and months of a year

In scene

a list of days, weeks, and months of a year

Check the calendar for the date

to choose what someone is called

In scene

to choose what someone is called

She was named the new manager

to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Ayse

given a name

I have a friend named Can

to choose a word or phrase to refer to someone or something

They named their cat Luna

used to show you are annoyed or upset

In scene

used to show you are annoyed or upset

Ugh, I hate waking up early

of or relating to the mind

In scene

of or relating to the mind

It is a mental process

not thinking in a normal way

He acts mental today

a person with a mental illness

He acts like a mental

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

In scene

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

hard to deal with or understand

In scene

hard to deal with or understand

This is a tricky question

to be in a particular place

In scene

to be in a particular place

The house sits over the river

to be in a seated position

You can sit over there

to go to a place and stay there

We should sit over at the other table

a plan that shows when things will happen

In scene

a plan that shows when things will happen

The project timeline is very strict

a list of events in the order they happened

We created a timeline of historical events

a series of events arranged in the order they happen

I added the events to the timeline

a person in a story, movie, or game

In scene

a person in a story, movie, or game

He is my favorite character

the set of qualities that make a person who they are

He has a strong character

a written mark or letter used in a writing system

This password requires eight characters

a particular person, especially one who is unusual or noteworthy

That old man is a real character

a tall plant with a trunk and branches

In scene

a tall plant with a trunk and branches

The tree is tall

to force an animal to climb up into a tree

The dog treed the cat

a tall plant with a trunk and branches

There is a tall tree in the garden

to speak or write something

In scene

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

very intelligent or smart

In scene

very intelligent or smart

He is a brilliant student

very good or impressive

This is a brilliant idea

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