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Young Sheldon — Season 5 Episode 6

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used to say yes or to show agreement

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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

acting quickly without thinking

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acting quickly without thinking

He made an impulsive decision

doing something suddenly without thinking first

He made an impulsive decision

a group of people living together

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a group of people living together

We live in a multicultural society

a group of people with shared interests

He is a member of a historical society

a group of people with a shared interest or goal

She is a member of a historical society

the central part or point

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the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

not including something or someone

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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

not smart or not able to think well

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not smart or not able to think well

That was a dumb question

to make something easier to understand

They had to dumb down the manual

not able to talk

The man was born dumb

to become older

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to become older

Children grow up quickly

to a certain limit or amount

The price can grow up to fifty dollars

to become an adult

I want to be a doctor when I grow up

to become an adult

I want to be a pilot when I grow up

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

used to add a negative statement

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used to add a negative statement

I don't like it either

one or the other of two things

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one or the other of two things

Either you stay or I go

used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence

I do not like apples and she does not either

the process of producing babies

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the process of producing babies

Reproduction is essential for survival

a copy of something

This painting is a reproduction of the original

to speak about a topic

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to speak about a topic

We are talking about the exam

to discuss or mention a particular topic

We are talking about the weather

a person you work with

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a person you work with

He is my favorite co worker

a fully grown person

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a fully grown person

He is an adult now

a fully grown human being

She is an adult now

a fully grown person

He is an adult

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

to make money from illegal activities seem legal

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to make money from illegal activities seem legal

They tried to launder the stolen money

to wash clothes or fabric

I need to launder my clothes

the chance of something bad happening

In scene

the chance of something bad happening

Smoking is a health risk

a strategy game where players try to conquer territories

We played Risk last night

to put something in danger

Don't risk your life

to expose to possible harm or loss

He did not want to risk his life

coming before all others in time or order

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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

brought into life

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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

the least possible amount

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the least possible amount

The minimum age is 18

the least possible quantity or degree

The job requires a minimum of five years experience

a person who likes someone or something very much

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a person who likes someone or something very much

He is a big fan of jazz

a machine with blades that move air

Turn on the fan

a person who does not like someone or something

He is a fan of no one here

to move quickly like a fan or to cause air movement

She fanned herself with a book

a man who is in a romantic relationship

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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 let someone or something go

In scene

to let someone or something go

Please release the bird

a legal document that gives up a claim or right

She signed a legal release

to let something go or make it available

The band will release their new album next week

a feeling of being free from stress or tension

Crying brought her a sense of release

a part of a gun that you pull to fire it

Pull the release to fire the gun

a shift in the way a situation is developing

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a shift in the way a situation is developing

She turned the room into a gym

a chance to do something in a sequence

It is your turn now

to pass something to someone else

Please turn the book to him

to move a switch or knob to make a device start working

Turn the knob to start the machine

to make something clearer

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to make something clearer

Please clarify your statement

to make something easier to understand

Could you clarify your instructions

to make something clear or understandable

Could you clarify the instructions

to get a prize or victory

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to get a prize or victory

She hopes to win the game

to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get someone's love or affection

He hoped to win her heart

a very big win

The election was a big win for the party

a victory or award in a competition

That was an easy win for them

the usual or normal choice

This is the win choice

to get a victory or prize

You must win in life

to look good on someone

That jacket wins on you

content

They fight to win

to get first place or defeat others

Our team will win today

to get a prize or victory

I want to win the game

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

In scene

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

Everyone likes my girlfriend

a female friend

She is my female friend

the qualities that make someone suitable for a role

She is my girlfriend and has the qualities for this role

a person one is dating

She is my girlfriend

to make someone feel fear

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to make someone feel fear

Don't scare me

feeling fear

It was a big scare

to say firmly that something must happen

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to say firmly that something must happen

I insist on paying for dinner

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

just one thing and nothing else

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just one thing and nothing else

It is nothing but a dream

to be of significance or relevance

In scene

to be of significance or relevance

It does not matter to me

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

This is a private matter

a short period of time

It happened in a matter of days

the material that things are made of

Everything is made of matter

significance or relevance

This work is a matter of great importance

a difficult or troubling situation

I have a private matter to discuss with you

a topic or situation being discussed

We should focus on the matter at hand

a physical material or substance

Everything in the universe is made of matter

a subject or situation being discussed

Let us talk about a different matter

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

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

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

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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 piece of information sent to someone

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a piece of information sent to someone

I sent you a message

to send information to someone

I will message him later

a piece of information sent to someone

She left a message for you

a written message sent on a phone

He sent a message by phone

content

I received a short message

a written note sent to someone

Please leave a message

traveling from one place to another

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traveling from one place to another

The journey took ten hours

a famous American rock music group

I love listening to the band Journey

a long or difficult series of events to reach a goal

Learning a new language is a long journey

to travel from one place to another

They will journey across the country

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

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

This is enough for me

to make something stop working

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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

at no time

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at no time

I never eat meat

the name of a book, movie, etc.

In scene

the name of a book, movie, etc.

What is the title of the book?

a contest to decide who is the best in a sport

He won the world boxing title

a legal document that shows who owns a property

She holds the title to the house

a word that shows a person's social or professional position

He has the title of professor

a feeling of having done something bad

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a feeling of having done something bad

He felt a sense of guilt

to make someone feel responsible for something wrong

She tried to guilt him into going

the fact of having done something illegal or wrong

The evidence proved his guilt

a feeling of having done something wrong

He felt guilt after lying

to make a musical sound with your lips

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to make a musical sound with your lips

He can whistle a song

a small instrument that makes a loud sound when you blow into it

The referee blew the whistle

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air

The wind began to whistle

a man who is not married

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a man who is not married

He is a bachelor

happening only once

In scene

happening only once

This is a one time offer

having happened or existed only once

This is a one time payment

happening only once

I saw him one time

used or happening only once

This is a one-time offer

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

something that is very good or impressive

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something that is very good or impressive

That car is a real doozy

a soft toy made to look like an animal

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a soft toy made to look like an animal

I sleep with my stuffed animal

things that are not allowed

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things that are not allowed

Here is a list of dos and donts

things that should not be done

Here are the dos and don'ts of the office

to do something once more

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to do something once more

Can you repeat that please?

to show a television program again after its first showing

They will repeat the show tonight

to say something that has already been said

Please repeat the question

of the highest quality or most favorable

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of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

kind thoughts or wishes for someone

Please give her my best

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

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

in or to any place

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in or to any place

You can sit anywhere

any location or direction

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

I cannot find my keys anywhere

to give an impression of being something

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to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

almost certainly; very likely

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almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

to deal with something systematically

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to deal with something systematically

The computer processes the data

a series of steps to achieve a result

It is a long process

to think carefully about information

I need some time to process the information

a place where students study after high school

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a place where students study after high school

She is studying at college

to make someone angry or annoyed

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to make someone angry or annoyed

He tried to provoke her

to make something happen

The new law provoked a lot of protests

objects or items in general

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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

true or accurate

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true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

In scene

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

to say the words that someone else said

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to say the words that someone else said

He is quoting a famous poet

to speak with someone

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to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

a mild word used to express anger or surprise

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a mild word used to express anger or surprise

Dang, I forgot my keys

to know the meaning of something

In scene

to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

a piece of equipment that does a specific task

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a piece of equipment that does a specific task

The machine is working

a powerful group that controls political activities

The local political machine holds great power

to understand or realize

In scene

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

to operate correctly or as expected

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to operate correctly or as expected

The elevator does not work

something produced by effort, especially art

This is a great work of art

activity that requires effort

I have a lot of work to do

to do a job or task

He works in an office

an unspecified or unknown location

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an unspecified or unknown location

I left my keys somewhere

place

I left my keys somewhere

an unknown or unspecified place

I left my keys somewhere

used to show something happens no matter what

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used to show something happens no matter what

I will go even if it rains

to get something good from something

In scene

to get something good from something

You will benefit from this course

something that helps you or gives you a good result

This plan has many benefits

an event to raise money for a cause

They organized a benefit for the children

content

Exercise has many benefits for health

to be devoted to a cause or promise

In scene

to be devoted to a cause or promise

I cannot commit to this project

to do or perform an action

He committed a serious crime

to intentionally end one's own life

He decided to commit suicide

to capture moving images with a camera

They committed the event to film

something that is different from the rest

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something that is different from the rest

That data point is an outlier

to get someone involved in something

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to get someone involved in something

We need to engage the local community

to make a machine or system start working

You need to engage the machine

to start fighting against someone or something

The soldiers engaged the enemy

promised to get married

They are engaged

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 particular person or thing

This one is my favorite

a large white bear that lives in the Arctic

In scene

a large white bear that lives in the Arctic

The polar bear lives in the Arctic

to leave a place

In scene

to leave a place

You should go away now

to stop existing or to no longer be present

The pain will go away soon

to travel somewhere for a short holiday

We will go away for the weekend

to move to another place

Please go away now

possibly or maybe

In scene

possibly or maybe

Perhaps it will rain today

making someone feel sad or worried

In scene

making someone feel sad or worried

The news was very upsetting

to make someone feel strong displeasure or irritation

His rude behavior is upsetting

to move by turning over and over

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to move by turning over and over

The ball is rolling on the floor

happening without stopping

They have a rolling schedule

to begin moving or operating

The train is rolling now

in motion or moving along

The rolling ball hit the wall

to try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

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to try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He tried to hit on her at the party

to suddenly have a good idea or find a solution

I hit on a new plan

to choose someone or something as the victim of an attack

The attackers decided to hit on the store

to mention an idea for someone to think about

He hit on a great idea

no more than

In scene

no more than

It is only a scratch

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

I have only two dollars

being the one and only

You are my only friend

information or awareness gained through experience

In scene

information or awareness gained through experience

She has a lot of knowledge about history

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