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Young Sheldon — Season 3 Episode 11

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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

having more length or time

In scene

having more length or time

This rope is longer than that one

for a greater amount of time

I cannot wait any longer

for a greater amount of time

I cannot wait any longer

for a great amount of time

They stayed for a long time

for a greater amount of time

I will study for a longer time

for a greater amount of time

Give me more time to think

having greater length or duration

This bridge is longer

having greater length

The movie was longer than the book

for a greater amount of time

We need more time to work

for a shorter time than before

I no longer live here

for a greater amount of time than before

It took longer than expected

for a greater amount of time or distance

The route is longer today

measuring a greater distance from end to end

This stick is longer than that one

for a greater amount of time

I cannot wait any longer

to be referred to by a particular name

In scene

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

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

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

to think something is true without proof

In scene

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

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 have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

a visual representation

In scene

a visual representation

I drew a picture

a movie made for cinema

We saw a funny picture at the cinema

to form a mental image of something

I can't picture it

the whole situation or main idea

You need to understand the whole picture

connected with God or religion

In scene

connected with God or religion

This is a holy place

used to express anger or emphasis

Holy cow, look at that

a device that gives light

In scene

a device that gives light

The light bulb is broken

a sudden good idea or realization

That idea was a real light bulb

the glass part of a lamp that gives light

The light bulb in the kitchen is broken

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to anticipate receiving or experiencing something, often something unpleasant

You are looking for trouble

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to search for something or someone that is missing

I am looking for my keys

to try to find or get something

I am looking for my keys

a substance that protects against disease

In scene

a substance that protects against disease

The doctor gave me a vaccine

a substance that protects against disease

This vaccine protects against the flu

to select or choose something

In scene

to select or choose something

Pick a color

to remove something from a small space

Use a toothpick to pick your teeth

to take something in your hand or lift it

Pick up your book

a small tool used to play a string instrument

He lost his guitar pick

an alcoholic drink made from grains

In scene

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 go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

I am leaving the house now

to make someone be in a particular state or condition

The news left him speechless

something that is left behind after a process

This ash is a leaving of the fire

to go somewhere with someone

In scene

to go somewhere with someone

I will accompany you to the airport

to go somewhere with someone

I will accompany you to the airport

to go somewhere with someone

Please accompany me to the store

to want something very much

In scene

to want something very much

He dreams of becoming a famous singer

to think about doing something

I dream of traveling around the world

extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

In scene

extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

It was a wonderful day

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

In scene

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

to not come closer

In scene

to not come closer

Please stay back

to continue to be in a place

Please stay back while the others leave

to not move forward or to stay in a place

Please stay back from the edge

to not move forward or leave

You should stay back until I call you

not expensive

In scene

not expensive

The car is affordable

to have an idea or opinion

In scene

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

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

a small room for storing things

In scene

a small room for storing things

Put your coat in the closet

kept hidden or private

He is a closet fan of that band

to think that something will happen

In scene

to think that something will happen

I expect a call today

to be pregnant with a baby

She is expecting a baby

to be required or expected to do something

You are expected to come

content

I expect a reply soon

to become married

In scene

to become married

They want to get married

having a husband or wife

They want to get married soon

having a husband or wife

They are married

to enter into a marriage

They will get married in June

to cause a woman to become pregnant

In scene

to cause a woman to become pregnant

He knocked her up

to say unkind things about someone or something

Her performance knocked them out

to strike something, like a door

Knock on the door

to lower the amount or value of something

They knocked ten dollars off

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

an idea or arrangement for doing something

In scene

an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

to organize, build, or make something ready for use

In scene

to organize, build, or make something ready for use

I will set up the computer

to arrange for someone to have something or meet someone

We set up a meeting for them

to plan something dishonest to cause trouble

They set him up

the way in which a system, place, or equipment is organized

The computer set-up is very simple

a dishonest trick designed to make someone look guilty of a crime

He realized that the arrest was a set-up

to put something in position or order

Please set up the chairs for the meeting

to put something in place and make it ready

They set up the new computer system

to arrange or get something ready

We need to set up the agenda for today

to be prepared or arranged

I set up the new computer

to have clothing on the body

In scene

to have clothing on the body

I wear a watch

clothes that people wear

This shop sells sports wear

the damage that happens to something from normal use

The carpet began to wear

to make someone feel very tired

The hard work began to wear him

to have clothing on the body

I wear a coat in winter

to have clothing on the body

She wears a beautiful dress

to have clothing on the body

He wears a blue shirt

to have clothes or accessories on your body

You should wear a mask

to have clothes on your body

Wear your jacket before leaving

to have clothing on your body

She wears her new shoes

to show a feeling or quality through your appearance or behavior

She wears a happy expression

the act of keeping someone or something safe

In scene

the act of keeping someone or something safe

This helmet provides protection

to have or keep something as your property

In scene

to have or keep something as your property

They own a big house

by yourself or without help

I live on my own

a person who belongs to a particular group

He is one of our own

to accept responsibility for something and deal with it confidently

He decided to own his mistakes

perceive with eyes

In scene

perceive with eyes

I saw a bird

to cut something using a tool with teeth

He sawed the wood

to match an opponent's bet in a game

He saw the bet

a tool with a toothed blade used for cutting

Use the saw

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

words used to show you are grateful

In scene

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

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 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

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

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

a serious, unexpected situation requiring immediate action

In scene

a serious, unexpected situation requiring immediate action

I have a family emergency

a serious situation needing immediate action

This is an emergency

the part of a hospital for urgent medical care

He is in the emergency

a thin strip of sticky material used for fastening

In scene

a thin strip of sticky material used for fastening

Use tape to fix the paper

to fasten something using sticky tape

In scene

to fasten something using sticky tape

Tape the poster to the wall

to capture sound or video

In scene

to capture sound or video

I will tape the game tonight

a magnetic tape used to record or play back sound

He played the old tape

to hit or bite something with a beak

In scene

to hit or bite something with a beak

The bird pecked at the seed

a quick small kiss

She gave him a peck on the cheek

to separate into parts

In scene

to separate into parts

We split up the cake

to stop being in a romantic relationship with someone

They decided to split up after five years

to go in different directions

They decided to split up after the meeting

a high-ranking officer in the navy

In scene

a high-ranking officer in the navy

The admiral led the navy

an official document that allows you to do something

In scene

an official document that allows you to do something

I have a license

to give official permission for something

The city licensed the new cafe

to persist in doing something

In scene

to persist in doing something

Keep trying until you succeed

to take care of something

The soldier will keep the gate safe

to have and continue to have something

You can keep the book

to talk about something with someone

In scene

to talk about something with someone

We need to discuss the plan

to take something quickly with your hand

In scene

to take something quickly with your hand

She reached out to grab the bag

to surround or be on all sides of something

The walls grab the garden

to get or take something with a fast movement

She grabbed her keys and left

in the area close to a place

In scene

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

an animal or living being

In scene

an animal or living being

The sea is full of strange creatures

an animal or other living thing

The ocean is full of strange creatures

very good

In scene

very good

You did a great job

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

a piece of paper or plastic that covers something

In scene

a piece of paper or plastic that covers something

Please throw away the candy wrapper

to give energy or power to something

In scene

to give energy or power to something

This drink will energize you

to make someone feel full of energy

This music energized the crowd

the place where you live

In scene

the place where you live

I am going home

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

In scene

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

Follow the rules

to make an official decision as a judge or authority

The judge will rule on the case

to be the best or dominant

This song rules

to have official power over a country or group

The king rules the land

to have official power over a country or area

The king used to rule the country

a statement that tells you what you must or must not do

You must follow the school rules

the usual or normal state of things

Working late is the rule here

a general statement that describes how something is done

It is a fundamental rule of science

an official instruction about what you can or cannot do

New safety rules were introduced

an official decision made by a judge or authority

The judge made a strict rule

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

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

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

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

not any person

In scene

not any person

No one is home

any person

No one knows the answer

not any person at all

No one is at home

to cook food in hot oil

In scene

to cook food in hot oil

I fry eggs for breakfast

to damage something with heat or electricity

The power surge fried my phone

a social gathering where food is fried and served

They are hosting a fish fry this weekend

a long thin piece of potato fried in oil

He ate one fry

to leave a place or building

In scene

to leave a place or building

You should get out of the house

to become known by many people

The news will get out eventually

to let a feeling or emotion come out

You should get out your anger

to take something out of a place

Get the key out of the lock

to leave a place

Please get out of the room

to go away from a place

It is time for us to get out

to transport someone or something instantly

In scene

to transport someone or something instantly

They will beam up the crew

a movable panel that opens and closes to allow entry

In scene

a movable panel that opens and closes to allow entry

The door is open

a movable barrier used to close off an entrance to a room or building

In scene

a movable barrier used to close off an entrance to a room or building

Please close the door

a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

Close the door please

a panel that opens to enter a room

He is at the door

relating to sexually transmitted infections

In scene

relating to sexually transmitted infections

Venereal diseases spread through sexual contact

not any person

In scene

not any person

Nobody is home

no person at all

Nobody was in the room

no person

He felt like a nobody

a person of no importance or influence

He felt like a nobody at school

an organized activity with rules for fun or sport

In scene

an organized activity with rules for fun or sport

I love this game

natural ability at something

Her game is improving

a planned series of actions to achieve a goal over a long period

He plays a long game to win the election

ready to try something

Are you game for a long hike

not shut or blocked

In scene

not shut or blocked

The window is open

not yet filled or taken

I am open to suggestions

to start or make something start

The store is open now

to move something so that it is no longer closed or blocked

Please open the door

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

In scene

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

In scene

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We are going to a wedding this Saturday

a ceremony where two people get married

In scene

a ceremony where two people get married

The wedding ceremony starts at noon

a woman who is getting married

The bride arrived at the wedding early

to become joined in marriage

They are planning their wedding

the ceremony where two people wed

They are planning a beautiful wedding

the ceremony of becoming joined in marriage

They had a small nikah ceremony

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

In scene

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

a place where people go to worship

In scene

a place where people go to worship

The church is very old

a building where Christians go to pray

In scene

a building where Christians go to pray

We visited the historic church building

a Christian religious group or its members

The church provides support to many people

having no mistakes or defects

In scene

having no mistakes or defects

This diamond is perfect

a reason you give to explain a mistake

That is just a perfect for being late

to make something have no mistakes or defects

She wants to perfect her skills

a score or mark given for school work

She got a perfect on her history exam

happening at the end

In scene

happening at the end

This is the final chapter

a test at the end of a course

I have a final tomorrow

not able to be changed

This is my final decision

the last game in a competition to decide the winner

Our team reached the final

to give money for something

In scene

to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

to give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

given money for work done

This is a paid position

money given for work done

He received his pay yesterday

to give attention to someone or something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

money given for work

I receive my pay every month

to get money for work done

This job pays well

money received for work

My pay is deposited monthly

to give someone the money you owe them

I need to pay my credit card debt

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to experience a bad result for something you did

You will pay for what you did

to go to see someone or a place

We will pay a visit to the museum

to get possession of something

I will pay for the book

the place where some people believe good people go after death

In scene

the place where some people believe good people go after death

He believes he will go to heaven

the place where God and good people go after death

He believes in heaven

the place above the earth where clouds and stars are

The stars shine in the heaven

to not be able to do something

In scene

to not be able to do something

I cannot swim

to like and think well of someone or something

In scene

to like and think well of someone or something

I admire your courage

to find something or someone pleasing

I admire her courage

to look at something with pleasure and respect

I admire your work

that is enough; no more

In scene

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

as much as needed

This is enough for me

to shock or frighten someone suddenly

In scene

to shock or frighten someone suddenly

You startled me

a main decorative object in the middle of a table

In scene

a main decorative object in the middle of a table

The flower arrangement was a beautiful centerpiece

the most important or noticeable part of something

This beautiful vase is the centerpiece of the room

to take something away from a person

In scene

to take something away from a person

Off with your hat before entering the room

a building where people live

In scene

a building where people live

I live in a big house

coming before all others in time or order

In scene

coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

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