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Young Sheldon — Season 4 Episode 17

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to know and remember something or someone that you have seen before

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to know and remember something or someone that you have seen before

I didn't recognize him at first

to accept that something is true or important

They finally recognized the need for change

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

a group of people who meet for an activity or a place where they meet

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a group of people who meet for an activity or a place where they meet

He joined two sports clubs

an organization of people with a shared interest

We joined several school clubs

a set of playing cards marked with a ♣ symbol

I have the ace of clubs

a close friend

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a close friend

He is my best pal

to make someone or something die

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to make someone or something die

The hunter killed the deer

to be very funny or popular with an audience

The comedian killed the audience

to want something very much

I am killing for a slice of pizza

to make something stop working or operating

The company killed the project

to stop or end something

We had to kill the project

to make something die

The frost will kill the plants

to make someone die

The soldiers killed the king

a person who kills someone

The police caught the killer

to have a particular meaning or message

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to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

not nice; cruel

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not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

to stop doing something

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to stop doing something

I want to quit smoking

to stop doing a job or activity

He decided to quit his job.

a word or phrase that someone is called

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a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

that is enough; no more

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that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as is needed

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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

used to make a polite request

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used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

to form an idea about something without being sure

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to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

to influence someone in a clever or dishonest way

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to influence someone in a clever or dishonest way

He tried to manipulate her decision

to control someone or something

He tried to manipulate her

to handle or control something skillfully

She manipulated the conversation

to change or control something in a skillful way

He manipulated the data to show the results

a child's word for father

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a child's word for father

I love my daddy

the number 2

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the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

in or to a place that is not inside a building

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in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

to say the exact words someone else said

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to say the exact words someone else said

Can you quote the text exactly

a short passage taken from a text, speech, or statement

She included a famous quote in her essay

to repeat someone's words

He likes to quote famous authors

a statement of how much something will cost

He asked for a quote for the repairs

to make twice as many or as much

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to make twice as many or as much

I want to double my income

a hit that allows the batter to reach second base

The player hit a double

consisting of two parts

We have a double bed

a person who replaces another for a specific purpose

He used a double for the stunt

a person who studies science

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a person who studies science

The scientist analyzed the data carefully

a person who studies science

He is a famous scientist

to think that something is true

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to think that something is true

I believe you

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.

feeling nervous or concerned

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feeling nervous or concerned

I am worried about the exam

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

a high-level academic degree

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a high-level academic degree

He has a PhD in physics

not far away

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not far away

The park is near my house

very close to happening

It is near lunchtime

to come close to something

The runner nears the finish line

at a short distance away

My house is near the park

the way you understand or explain something

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the way you understand or explain something

Everyone has a different interpretation of the poem

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

extremely unpleasant

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extremely unpleasant

The movie was awful

very or extremely

He has an awful lot of money

extremely

It was an awful long time

very bad or unpleasant

The weather was awful yesterday

the outer limit of an area or object

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the outer limit of an area or object

Don't stand on the edge of the cliff

a slight benefit or lead over others

He has a slight edge over his rival

a feeling of being nervous or tense

She has been on edge all day

to push someone out of a position or group

He was edged out of the company

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

one of two born at the same time

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one of two born at the same time

They are twins

one of two children born at the same time

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one of two children born at the same time

I have a twin brother

used to say something positive despite a problem

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used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

of a higher quality or more suitable

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of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to a greater extent

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to a greater extent

I understand it better now

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

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

You had better leave now

creatures that are not plants

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creatures that are not plants

There are many animals in the forest

a living thing that is not a plant

I love animals

living beings that can move and feel

Animals can feel emotions

a living creature that can move and feel

We saw many wild animals at the zoo

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

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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 feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

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to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

happening without warning, intended to surprise

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happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

exactly in this place

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exactly in this place

I will wait for you right here

in this exact place

Stay right here

in the exact place where someone is

My book is right here

to a small degree

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to a small degree

I am slightly tired

a stringed musical instrument played with fingers or a pick

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a stringed musical instrument played with fingers or a pick

I play the guitar

to act or work together with something else

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to act or work together with something else

People interact with their computers every day

true or accurate

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true or accurate

You are right

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

the highest university degree

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the highest university degree

She has a doctorate in history

to take something quickly with your hand

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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

any object or matter

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any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

I don't have anything

of little importance

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of little importance

This is a petty problem

of little importance or value

It was a petty disagreement

to go again to a place or topic

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to go again to a place or topic

I will come back to this topic later

to start remembering something again

The answer came back to me

to make someone remember something

This photo comes back to my mind

causing excitement

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causing excitement

The game was very exciting

a set of ideas meant to explain something

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a set of ideas meant to explain something

The theory of relativity is complex

an idea or explanation for something

I have a theory about why she left

ideas that explain how something works

This theory explains how the engine works

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 place that sells food and daily items

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a place that sells food and daily items

I am going to the grocery store to buy milk

a place where goods are sold

I bought some fruit at the grocery store

a set of ideas or feelings about oneself

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a set of ideas or feelings about oneself

He has an inferiority complex

a group of buildings together

The sports complex is huge

having many parts and hard to understand

This is a complex problem

in any case

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in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

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to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

what happens because of something

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what happens because of something

The result was surprising

to make something happen

Heavy rain resulted in flooding

to use something without a good purpose

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to use something without a good purpose

Stop wasting your time

to make something full

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to make something full

Please fill the glass with water

to become extremely frightened

He was filled with dread

to write information in empty spaces

Please fill out this form

as much food as you want to eat

Eat your fill

to give someone information about something

Please fill me in on the details

to spend time doing something

She fills her days with reading

to make something full by adding things to it

Fill the bottle with water

to take the place of someone in a job or role

Fill the position

a group of people related by blood or marriage

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a group of people related by blood or marriage

I love my family

a set of directions for making food

Please follow the family for this dish

one part of a television or radio series

I watched the first family of the show

used to show something is surprising or extreme

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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

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

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a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

moving from inside to outside a place

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moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

as a result of

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as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

to put items into a bag

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to put items into a bag

She is bagging the groceries now

the act of putting things into bags

He is doing the bagging

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

extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

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extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

It was a wonderful day

right or true

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right or true

Your answer is correct

to make something right

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to make something right

Please correct my mistakes

happening at the same moment

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happening at the same moment

The two events happened simultaneously

to make people want to come in or join

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to make people want to come in or join

I will invite my friends to the party

to ask someone to come or join

I will invite him to join us

a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or do something

I received an invite to the wedding

the natural body that orbits Earth

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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

in the same place or group as each other

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in the same place or group as each other

We study together

in a romantic relationship again after a breakup

They got back together recently

to join separate parts to make a single whole

How much is it all together

in a sensible and well-planned way

She is a very together person

to make something new or bring into existence

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to make something new or bring into existence

I want to create a new account

the public notice or attention given by the media

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the public notice or attention given by the media

The movie got a lot of publicity

to become larger or more

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to become larger or more

The demand for goods continues to grow

to cause plants or hair to develop

They grow tomatoes in the garden

to change and become more mature or advanced

Children grow quickly

to start to feel anxious about something

I began to grow worried about the weather

a person who lives in a place

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a person who lives in a place

He is a true New Yorker

a periodical with articles and pictures

I enjoy reading The New Yorker

to hit someone with an open hand on the bottom

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to hit someone with an open hand on the bottom

The mother spanked the child

very good or impressive

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very good or impressive

This is a brilliant idea

very intelligent or smart

He is a brilliant student

the place or thing that something comes from

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the place or thing that something comes from

The sun is the source of energy

to get something from a place or person

We source materials from this factory

the state of being normal or usual

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the state of being normal or usual

We all want a return to normality

unlike or not identical

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unlike or not identical

We are different

not the same or not identical

These two books are different

an empty space in something solid

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an empty space in something solid

There is a hole in the wall

a situation where you owe money

He is in a deep financial hole

a feeling of sadness or loss when something is missing

He felt a hole in his heart after she left

a jail or place where people are kept as punishment

They threw him in the hole

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

to make a serious statement or promise

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to make a serious statement or promise

I swear to tell the truth

to be very sure about something

I swear I saw him

to use bad language

Do not swear in class

to stop trying or to surrender

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to stop trying or to surrender

Don't give up now

to stop doing something

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to stop doing something

I want to give up smoking

to force someone to leave a job or place

The company had to give up some staff

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