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Young Sheldon — Season 4 Episode 18

Words & meanings

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to make something happen

In scene

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

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 sweet baked dish with a crust and filling

In scene

a sweet baked dish with a crust and filling

I ate a moon pie

a playful name for a person

Come here moon pie

a sweet treat made with marshmallow and graham crackers

He ate a moon pie

a unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters

In scene

a unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters

That screen is ten inches wide

to move very slowly and gradually

The car began to inch forward

a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot

The screen is ten inches wide

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

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

In scene

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

the act of playing something often, especially on radio

In scene

the act of playing something often, especially on radio

This song is in heavy rotation on the radio

feeling sure of yourself

In scene

feeling sure of yourself

She is confident in her skills

feeling certain that something is true

I am confident that they will arrive on time

a man who is in a romantic relationship

In scene

a man who is in a romantic relationship

He has a boyfriend

a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

She went to the cinema with her boyfriend

a regular male romantic partner

My boyfriend is a doctor

to say what will happen in the future

In scene

to say what will happen in the future

The experts predict rain tomorrow

to separate into pieces

In scene

to separate into pieces

The old book is falling apart

to lose control of your emotions

She fell apart when she heard the news

to separate into parts

The old toy fell apart

to make something happen to someone

In scene

to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to hand something to someone

In scene

to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

an object used to calm a baby

In scene

an object used to calm a baby

The baby wants his pacifier

a rubber or plastic device given to a baby to suck on

The baby stopped crying when I gave him his pacifier

an opinion or suggestion about what to do

In scene

an opinion or suggestion about what to do

I need some advice

an opinion about what someone should do

I need your advice

in the recent past

In scene

in the recent past

I have been very busy lately

to deal with a problem or situation

In scene

to deal with a problem or situation

I will take care of the dishes

to be responsible for someone or something

In scene

to be responsible for someone or something

She takes care of the children

to look after or handle something

Please take care of the dog

connected to feelings or the mind

In scene

connected to feelings or the mind

She is emotionally strong

a person who represents clients in legal matters

In scene

a person who represents clients in legal matters

He is a good lawyer

a person who gives legal advice and represents people in court

The lawyer defended his client in court

to act as a lawyer for someone or something

He will lawyer the case

to take a person or thing to a place and leave them or it there

In scene

to take a person or thing to a place and leave them or it there

Please drop me off at the school

a sudden fall in amount or level

There was a sharp drop off in sales

to stop being seen or heard from

They began to drop off one by one

to start to sleep, usually unintentionally

I might drop off during the movie

a place where people or things are left

Please wait at the drop-off point

to get into a difficult or problematic situation

In scene

to get into a difficult or problematic situation

He will get in trouble for this

appealing in a youthful or charming way

In scene

appealing in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

attractive in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

trying to be clever in a way that is annoying or disrespectful

Don't get cute with me

to make something more charming or appealing

You can cute up the room with some colorful cushions

without other people

In scene

without other people

He walked home alone

without being bothered or disturbed

In scene

without being bothered or disturbed

Please leave me alone

used to emphasize that one thing is enough

The cost alone is high

without other people

She is alone

to offer an idea for consideration

In scene

to offer an idea for consideration

I suggest we go home

to show or imply something

The evidence suggests he is guilty

covered with soft, thick hair or fur

In scene

covered with soft, thick hair or fur

The sheep has a woolly coat

not clear or precise

His argument was a bit woolly

making a lot of noise

In scene

making a lot of noise

The music is too loud

with a strong, easily heard sound

Please speak loud

making a lot of sound

The party was very loud

making a sound that is easy to hear

The music is too loud

not looking at or listening to something

In scene

not looking at or listening to something

He is ignoring my messages

to cry out loudly

In scene

to cry out loudly

He started to yell at his friend

to cry out loudly

Don't yell at me

to express regret for a mistake

In scene

to express regret for a mistake

I apologize for being late

to say sorry for something you did wrong

I apologize for being late

the act of admitting you did something wrong

You should apologize for being late

the act of admitting you did something wrong

I apologize for being late

fully developed or grown

In scene

fully developed or grown

He is very mature for his age

becoming fully grown or developed

He is a mature person

to become an adult or fully developed

He needs time to mature

to treat someone badly because you are angry about something else

In scene

to treat someone badly because you are angry about something else

Don't take it out on me

to treat someone badly because you are angry or upset about something else

Don't take it out on me just because you had a bad day

to treat someone badly because you are angry about something else

Do not take it out on me

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

the act of moving or changing position

In scene

the act of moving or changing position

The car is in motion

a formal suggestion made in a court of law

The lawyer filed a motion

to formally suggest something in a meeting

He made a motion to end the meeting

that is enough; no more

In scene

that is enough; no more

That is enough

in a short time

I have enough money

as much as needed

This is enough for me

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

to form a picture in your mind

In scene

to form a picture in your mind

Imagine a beautiful beach

to create a picture in your mind

Just imagine a world without war

to form a mental image of something

Imagine you are on a beach

to become older

In scene

to become older

Children grow up quickly

to become an adult

In scene

to become an adult

I want to be a doctor when I grow up

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

to knock down a building using heavy machinery

In scene

to knock down a building using heavy machinery

They will bulldoze the old house

to push someone aside with force or pressure

He bulldozed his way through the meeting

to move from one place to another

In scene

to move from one place to another

He went to the store

to change into a different state

The milk went bad

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He let the bird go

to move to a lower place

The elevator went down to the first floor

to believe someone is honest or reliable

In scene

to believe someone is honest or reliable

I trust my friend

belief in the honesty or reliability of someone or something

I have trust in you

to have confidence in someone

You can trust his advice

a single unit of language that has meaning

Trust is a word

a regular way of doing things

In scene

a regular way of doing things

I have a morning routine

a set of movements performed regularly in a sport or show

The gymnast practiced her routine

having life

In scene

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

a slang word for a person's back or shoulders when working hard

In scene

a slang word for a person's back or shoulders when working hard

He put the heavy load on his hump

a round raised part on a surface or body

There is a hump in the road

to have sex with

They were caught humping

the middle of the work week, usually Wednesday

We have finally reached the hump

a set of connected parts that work together

In scene

a set of connected parts that work together

The school has a new system

the human body and its functions

Her immune system is very strong

a way of doing something

We need a better system to organize our files

to walk slowly with no clear direction or purpose

In scene

to walk slowly with no clear direction or purpose

They wandered around the park

to walk or move without a fixed direction

I like to wander around the city

not including something or someone

In scene

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

very bad

In scene

very bad

The weather was terrible

something very unpleasant

The weather is terrible today

extremely unpleasant or of low quality

The weather is terrible today

a child between childhood and being a teenager

In scene

a child between childhood and being a teenager

The preteen likes to read books

relating to a traditional style, especially in music or art

In scene

relating to a traditional style, especially in music or art

I like classical music

the act of staying out of sight

In scene

the act of staying out of sight

The children are hiding in the garden

to put or keep out of sight

She is hiding the letter

a large picture or notice put up in a public place

In scene

a large picture or notice put up in a public place

I saw a movie poster

a large printed notice or picture

He put a poster on the wall

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

He sent his thanks

to tell someone you are grateful

Thanks for the help

a short phrase used to show you are grateful

Thanks for your help

to strongly dislike

In scene

to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

to be worthy of something

In scene

to be worthy of something

You deserve to be happy

to be worthy of something

You deserve a break

to pull something into pieces

In scene

to pull something into pieces

He tore up the letter

to have tears in your eyes

She began to tear up during the movie

to make someone feel very sad or emotional

I teared up at the ending

to damage something by pulling it apart

Do not tear up this paper

a formal claim that someone has done something illegal

In scene

a formal claim that someone has done something illegal

The police charged him with robbery

to put electrical energy into a device

I need to charge my phone

to demand an amount of money for goods or services

The hotel charges for breakfast

to ask for money for a service

They charge a high price

a command to rush forward or attack

The general gave the order to charge

a person or thing that someone is responsible for

The children were in her charge

to move quickly and with force

The bull charged at the matador

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police will charge him with robbery

to move quickly and aggressively toward someone or something

The soldiers charge the enemy position

the position of having control or responsibility

She is in charge of the team

to have authority or responsibility over something

The manager charges the department

responsible for managing or controlling something

Who is in charge of this project

brought into life

In scene

brought into life

I was born in Istanbul

to come into the world at birth

The baby was born yesterday

to start living

A new idea was born

to make something stop working

In scene

to make something stop working

Please shut the computer

to stop someone from being part of a group or activity

They shut him out of the conversation

to make someone stop talking

He tried to shut her

a way things are not the same

In scene

a way things are not the same

What is the difference between these two?

a change or effect that something causes

Your help made a big difference

a way in which things are not the same

There is a big difference between these colors

to decide what to do as a situation develops, without a fixed plan

In scene

to decide what to do as a situation develops, without a fixed plan

We do not have a plan so we will play it by ear

to decide what to do as you go along, without a plan

We have no plan so we will play it by ear

to take and hold someone so they cannot escape

In scene

to take and hold someone so they cannot escape

The police caught the thief

to change into a state

I got caught in the rain

to get hold of something that is moving

He caught the ball

to be unable to escape

The thief was caught by the police

not following a straight line or simple pattern

In scene

not following a straight line or simple pattern

The system shows nonlinear behavior

at a distance from here

In scene

at a distance from here

The city is far away

to not be in a place

He is away for the weekend

to the full extent or without holding back

He was working away

to move something from one place to another

Put your toys away

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

happening without a definite plan or pattern

In scene

happening without a definite plan or pattern

It was a random encounter

happening without a plan or pattern

I picked a random number

a person you do not know

A random messaged me

to do what someone tells you to do

In scene

to do what someone tells you to do

You must obey the rules

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

signs used to give information or directions

In scene

signs used to give information or directions

The signage helps people find the exit

feeling or showing unhappiness

In scene

feeling or showing unhappiness

She is unhappy today

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

In scene

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

more than one

In scene

more than one

There are multiple options

to take responsibility for managing or leading something

In scene

to take responsibility for managing or leading something

She decided to take charge of the project

confident and willing to take control

She decided to take charge of the project

a person or thing that someone is responsible for

She decided to take charge of the project

ready to lead or control a situation

She is a take-charge person

the passage inside your neck that goes from your mouth to your stomach

In scene

the passage inside your neck that goes from your mouth to your stomach

My throat is sore

content

Something is stuck in my throat

the front part of the neck that contains the passage for air and food

My throat is sore today

to put something into a liquid briefly

In scene

to put something into a liquid briefly

Dip the bread in the oil

to move downward suddenly for a short time

The temperature will dip tonight

an informal exclamation used to express surprise, disappointment, or mild annoyance

Dip I missed the bus

a thick sauce that you dip food into

I like eating chips with a dip

an idea or belief you have

In scene

an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

a powerful, swirling current of water

In scene

a powerful, swirling current of water

The boat was pulled into the maelstrom

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

In scene

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

coming after the first

This is my second book

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

a mix of different things

In scene

a mix of different things

This is a great combination of flavors

a set of numbers used to open a lock

I forgot the combination

a series of movements put together

The dancer performed a difficult combination

lasting for a large amount of time

In scene

lasting for a large amount of time

The meeting was long

to want something very much

I long to see you

measuring a great distance from end to end

The snake is very long

by a large amount

We did not wait long

a stupid person

In scene

a stupid person

He is a complete idiot

a very stupid or silly person

Do not be an idiot

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

in the same place or group as each other

In scene

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

one single occasion

In scene

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

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

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