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Young Sheldon — Season 5 Episode 3

Words & meanings

435 words

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CEFR level

an informal way to say yes

In scene

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

very strong or severe

In scene

very strong or severe

He is hot to start his new job

having a high temperature

The coffee is hot

very popular or successful

That game is very hot right now

sexually attractive

This game is hot

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

to speak loudly and angrily to someone

In scene

to speak loudly and angrily to someone

Don't yell at me

not laughing or playing around

In scene

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

to go out with someone romantically

In scene

to go out with someone romantically

He is dating a new girl

a way to find the age of old things

Carbon dating is used for fossils

the activity of going out with someone to see if you like them romantically

They started dating last month

the highest university degree

In scene

the highest university degree

She has a doctorate in history

in a way that follows the law

In scene

in a way that follows the law

They are legally married

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

difficult to catch or find

In scene

difficult to catch or find

The rare bird is very elusive

relating to history or past times

In scene

relating to history or past times

This city was historically a trade center

a type of group dance done in lines

In scene

a type of group dance done in lines

They enjoy line dancing together

to have someone or something in your thoughts

In scene

to have someone or something in your thoughts

I am thinking of my friends

to have an idea or remember something

I can think of a better name

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

What do you think of this movie

to start talking about a topic

Can you think of any good movies

having a positive or desirable quality

In scene

having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

a game where you roll a ball to knock down pins

In scene

a game where you roll a ball to knock down pins

I like bowling

a game where you roll a ball to knock down pins

We go bowling every weekend

to roll a ball in a game like ten-pin bowling

We went bowling last weekend

having a husband or wife

In scene

having a husband or wife

Are you married?

strongly attached to something

He is married to his work

having a husband or wife

They have been married for ten years

having a husband or wife

They are a married couple

something that is expected to happen

In scene

something that is expected to happen

It is likely to rain today

to start doing something

In scene

to start doing something

We will get to the main topic soon

to have the chance to do something

In scene

to have the chance to do something

You get to meet the director

to arrive at a place

How do I get to the station

to cause someone to feel annoyed, worried, or discouraged

His constant talking really gets to me

to understand or notice something

In scene

to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

to a small degree

In scene

to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

to take place

In scene

to take place

What happened?

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

happening or done before the usual or expected time

In scene

happening or done before the usual or expected time

I arrived early today

at a time before the present

We arrived early

near the beginning of a period of time

I woke up early today

completely involved in something

In scene

completely involved in something

He got caught up in the movie

to do something that was delayed or not done

I need to catch up on my work

to reach someone who is ahead of you

She ran to catch up with him

a human being

In scene

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 small furry animal kept as a pet

In scene

a small furry animal kept as a pet

I have a pet hamster

a small furry animal kept as a pet

I bought a hamster for my son

a small furry animal often kept as a pet

My daughter wants a pet hamster

having too much alcohol

In scene

having too much alcohol

He is too drunk to drive

a person who drinks too much alcohol

He is a drunk

swallowed as a drink

I have drunk all the water

strongly attracted to someone

She was drunk with love

a flat container for serving or eating food

In scene

a flat container for serving or eating food

This is a beautiful dish

a prepared food item or meal

She prepared several healthy dishes

flat containers for serving or eating food

Please wash the dishes

plates, bowls, and other items used for serving and eating food

Please wash the dishes

a particular set of circumstances

In scene

a particular set of circumstances

It is a big deal

to take action to solve a problem

I can deal with this

a large quantity of something

This task takes a great deal of time

to buy and sell illegal goods

He was arrested for dealing drugs

to respect and admire someone

In scene

to respect and admire someone

I look up to my father

a protective garment worn over clothes

In scene

a protective garment worn over clothes

She wore an apron while cooking

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

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

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

fixed or held in place and unable to move

In scene

fixed or held in place and unable to move

I am stuck in traffic

to give someone a difficult or unwanted task

I was stuck with this homework

to become fixed to something

The paper is stuck to the wall

unable to move or be removed

The door is stuck

to stay in a place or situation

The door is stuck

to attack someone with a knife

The criminal stuck the guard

to remain in a place or situation

I am stuck in traffic

unable to move or escape

We are stuck in the elevator

unable to move from a place or position

My foot is stuck in the hole

unable to think of something to say or do

I am stuck on this answer

to fly high in the air

In scene

to fly high in the air

The eagle soars high in the sky

to rise very quickly to a high level

Gas prices continue to soar

how fast something moves or happens

In scene

how fast something moves or happens

The pace of the game was fast

to measure a distance by taking steps of a known length

He paced the room to measure it

a single step when walking

He took a few paces forward

to walk with regular steps

He paced up and down the hall

sounds arranged in a pleasing way

In scene

sounds arranged in a pleasing way

I love listening to music

a difficult or unpleasant situation

He had to face the music for his actions

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

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

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

In scene

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

I go to bed

the flat area at the back of a truck for carrying cargo

The truck bed is full of wood

the bottom of a river or valley

Fish live at the river bed

having no hair on the head

In scene

having no hair on the head

He is bald

to have little or no hair on the head

My grandfather is bald

to cause to lose hair

The treatment made him bald

a group of people related by blood or marriage

In scene

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

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

the strength or ability to be active

In scene

the strength or ability to be active

I don't have any energy today

a theory in physics that says all particles are made of tiny vibrating strings

In scene

a theory in physics that says all particles are made of tiny vibrating strings

String theory is a complex concept in physics

one only, each separate

In scene

one only, each separate

I need a single sheet of paper

a piece of paper money

He paid with a single

a short music recording released to promote an album

They released a new single yesterday

only one, no more than one

I have a single dollar left

a hit in baseball that lets the batter reach second base

The player hit a single

not married or in a romantic relationship

He is currently single

having the ability to do something

In scene

having the ability to do something

She is capable of doing the job

having the ability to do something well

She is a very capable student

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 want to do something

In scene

to want to do something

I feel like going for a walk

to be aware of a physical or emotional state

Sometimes I feel like a child

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

It feels like it is going to snow

to have a desire to do something

I feel like eating pizza

to wait or stop

In scene

to wait or stop

Please hold on a moment

power or influence over someone

He has a firm hold on the team

to hold something tightly or keep it

Hold on to the rail

to keep something in a particular position or state

Hold on to your ticket

containing all parts; entire

In scene

containing all parts; entire

Please write your full name

to the greatest possible extent

He has full control

containing as much as possible

The glass is full of water

having eaten enough food

I am full after that meal

the study of matter, energy, and motion

In scene

the study of matter, energy, and motion

I love physics

the study of matter, energy, and motion

He is studying physics at university

the scientific study of matter, energy, and how they interact

Physics explains how the universe works

a short story with a funny ending

In scene

a short story with a funny ending

He told a funny joke

to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a joke

to say or do things to cause laughter, or indicate a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I was only joking

a funny or clever trick

He played a joke on his friend

to stop doing something

In scene

to stop doing something

I want to quit smoking

to stop doing a job or activity

He decided to quit his job.

for that reason

In scene

for that reason

It rained, therefore the game was cancelled

for that reason

It was raining therefore I took an umbrella

after a long time or effort

In scene

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or at last

In scene

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

not mature; acting young

In scene

not mature; acting young

He is very immature for his age

the state of being alive

In scene

the state of being alive

Life is beautiful

lasting for a large amount of time

The battery life is short

to have a particular kind of life or experience

He had a difficult life

lasting for a large amount of time

He spent his whole life here

to have a job in a particular field or industry

In scene

to have a job in a particular field or industry

She works in finance

to find time in a busy schedule for someone or something

I can work in a meeting at noon

to fit or be suitable in a particular place or situation

The new rules work in well

to cry out loudly

In scene

to cry out loudly

Don't yell at me

to cry out loudly

He started to yell at his friend

a cause or explanation for something

In scene

a cause or explanation for something

Give me one good reason

the ability to think and make sensible decisions

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

an expression of surprise or pleasure

In scene

an expression of surprise or pleasure

Ooh, look at that cake!

a thought or plan in your mind

In scene

a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

by yourself or without help

In scene

by yourself or without help

I live on my own

a talk about something

In scene

a talk about something

We had a long discussion about the project

a conversation or debate about a topic

They had a long discussion about their plans

each day

In scene

each day

I exercise every day

continuously or very often

In scene

continuously or very often

He talks all the time

to look at something carefully

In scene

to look at something carefully

He is watching the birds

to look at something for a period of time

I am watching a movie

used to add a negative statement

In scene

used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

In scene

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

a twisted metal coil that can stretch and bounce back

In scene

a twisted metal coil that can stretch and bounce back

This pen has a spring

to move suddenly and quickly

He sprang out of bed

a place where water flows naturally from the ground

We drank water from the cold spring

the season after winter

Flowers bloom in spring

the visible shape of something

In scene

the visible shape of something

The ice took a strange form

the state of being fit and ready to perform well

The athlete is in excellent form

to make or produce something

They will form a committee

a paper with blank spaces to fill in

Fill out this form

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

the day before today

In scene

the day before today

It rained yesterday

to change and become more mature or advanced

In scene

to change and become more mature or advanced

Children grow quickly

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 start to feel anxious about something

I began to grow worried about the weather

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

used to say something positive despite a problem

In scene

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

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

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

I used to swim every morning

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to argue about small things

In scene

to argue about small things

They are always bickering about small things

arguing about small things

They are always bickering about household chores

to use something without a good purpose

In scene

to use something without a good purpose

Do not waste your time

to defeat someone easily in a fight or competition

They wasted their opponents in the game

very drunk or high on drugs

He was totally wasted

unwanted materials

Industrial waste is a problem

to do a job or task

In scene

to do a job or task

I am working on my project

to operate or do a job

The machine is working

to do a job or task

I work in an office

to perform a job or activity

He is workin on his project

to be upset or annoyed by something

In scene

to be upset or annoyed by something

I don't mind the cold

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

In scene

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

He has a brilliant mind

to be responsible for something

In scene

to be responsible for something

Please mind your step on the stairs

to have a plan or intention to do something

I mind to help him

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