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Young Sheldon — Season 5 Episode 13

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used to ask about the quantity or price of something

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used to ask about the quantity or price of something

How much is this

present in the world or a place

In scene

present in the world or a place

There are many opportunities out there

strange or unusual

His ideas are a bit out there

in a place that is away from the speaker

Look at the birds out there

in a place away from here

He is out there waiting for you

in a place away from here

There are many people out there

a room with a toilet and sink

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a room with a toilet and sink

Where is the bathroom?

a room with a toilet and sink

In scene

a room with a toilet and sink

The bathroom is upstairs

exactly the same

In scene

exactly the same

The two pictures are identical

not different at all

The twins look identical

a person who supports or promotes something

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a person who supports or promotes something

He is a strong booster of the local arts scene

a thing that makes something better or stronger

This vitamin acts as a booster

to be told about something

In scene

to be told about something

Did you hear about the accident?

to receive information or news about a specific person or thing

Did you hear about the accident

to get information about something

I heard about the meeting

to get information about something

Did you hear about the news

having or showing quick intelligence

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having or showing quick intelligence

He is a smart student

to cause a sharp, stinging pain

My eyes began to smart

well-dressed or neat in appearance

He looks very smart in his suit

showing good judgment

It was a smart choice

to pay attention to danger

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to pay attention to danger

Watch out for the cars

to pay attention to notice something or someone

Watch out for the mailman

to pay attention to avoid danger

Watch out for the wet floor

to be careful about something

Watch out for the ice on the road

the part of the body you use to walk

In scene

the part of the body you use to walk

My leg hurts

one section of a long journey or event

This is the final leg of the trip

to achieve something

In scene

to achieve something

She finally made it

to succeed in getting somewhere

I will make it to the concert

to cause something to be a certain way

Please make it easy

to stay alive or last through a difficult experience

Many people did not make it through the storm

to succeed in doing something

He worked hard to make it

to cause something to become something

Make it a rule to arrive on time

to cause something to appear a certain way

Don't make it look so difficult

to prepare or create something

I will make it for dinner

to succeed in arriving at a place or achieving a goal

We will make it on time

a substance used to cure illness

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a substance used to cure illness

Take your medicine every day

a substance used to treat illness

I take medicine for my headache

the science of treating illness and injuries

He studies medicine at university

a substance used to treat illness

Take your medicine to feel better

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

a portion or fragment

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a portion or fragment

I have a piece of cake

to put separate parts together to form a whole

I will piece these parts together

a single object of a particular type

I have two pieces of furniture

not hurt or damaged

The box arrived in one piece

a container used for cooking or holding plants

In scene

a container used for cooking or holding plants

Put the pot on the stove

a plant that is smoked as a drug

He was caught with pot

a bowl-shaped fixture used for urination and defecation

The toddler is learning to use the pot

pleasing to look at

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pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

enjoyable or good

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enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

a wild animal related to the dog

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a wild animal related to the dog

Wolves live in packs

the number of years someone has lived

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the number of years someone has lived

Age is just a number

a period of time marked by particular events or characteristics

We live in the digital age

to become older

Everyone ages

becoming older

People age as time passes

the style of cooking from China

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the style of cooking from China

I love Chinese food

relating to China

In scene

relating to China

He is Chinese

the language spoken in China

I am learning to speak Chinese

a clear liquid that falls as rain and is in rivers, lakes, etc.

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a clear liquid that falls as rain and is in rivers, lakes, etc.

I drink a glass of water

to give water to plants

I water the plants every day

familiar with something because you have experienced it

In scene

familiar with something because you have experienced it

You will soon get used to the busy traffic

to become familiar with something so that it no longer seems strange

I am getting used to the new city

to become familiar with something over time

I need to get used to the cold weather

to learn to accept something over time

It takes time to get used to a new city

easily upset or affected by things

In scene

easily upset or affected by things

He is very sensitive

quick to react to something

The sensor is very sensitive

easily upset or affected by things

She is very sensitive about her hair

easily hurt when touched

I have sensitive skin

likely to cause embarrassment if made known

This is a sensitive topic

easily hurt physically

My teeth are sensitive to cold

careful not to upset others

You should be sensitive to his feelings

having life

In scene

having life

The fish is still live

to have your home in a place

In scene

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

the act of raising a child

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the act of raising a child

Parenting can be difficult

the act of caring for and raising kids

Parenting is a difficult but rewarding job

something that happens, especially something important

In scene

something that happens, especially something important

This event changed my life

a planned public or social occasion

The music event was great

without being bothered or disturbed

In scene

without being bothered or disturbed

Please leave me alone

without other people

He walked home alone

used to emphasize that one thing is enough

The cost alone is high

without other people

She is alone

to have a part or role in a situation

In scene

to have a part or role in a situation

Where does the expert come in

to move into a room or building

In scene

to move into a room or building

Please come in

to be sold or found in a particular form

This dress comes in red

to finish in a particular position in a competition

She came in second in the race

to arrive or finish in a position

She came in first in the race

to be useful in a situation

This tool will come in handy later

to become involved in a situation

They asked me to come in on the project

to learn or be told something

In scene

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

In scene

an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

Love can cause pain

a baked food made from flour and water

This pain is fresh

someone or something that is annoying

Stop being a pain

an open area of land

In scene

an open area of land

There is a field behind the house

a particular area of activity

He is a leader in his field

to deal with a lot of questions, calls, or requests

The CEO fielded several tough questions

an open area of land used for farming or sports

The farmer is in the field

a rude, mean, or annoying person

In scene

a rude, mean, or annoying person

He called her a bitch

to express dissatisfaction or annoyance

Stop bitching about the weather

a female dog

The bitch is guarding her puppies

a difficult or annoying situation or task

Solving this problem is a real bitch

to make something longer

In scene

to make something longer

I want to extend my visa

to give or provide something

I would like to extend my thanks

to cover a certain area or distance

The garden extends to the river

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

to move something away from something else

In scene

to move something away from something else

Pull back the curtain

to move away from something

The army decided to pull back

a game played on a flat surface with pieces

In scene

a game played on a flat surface with pieces

Let's play a board game

a game played on a flat surface with pieces

We played a board game together

to permit or allow someone to do something

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to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

to take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

In scene

to take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

The children play in the garden

to perform a role in a film or play

He plays a doctor in the movie

to handle a situation in a certain way

You should play it safe

to perform music on a musical instrument

Can you play a song

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

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

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

causing great sadness

In scene

causing great sadness

It was a tragic accident

very sad, often involving death or suffering

The accident was a tragic event

to take place and affect someone

In scene

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

to make someone or something die

In scene

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 cause someone great emotional pain

His words killed me

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

a forecast of a person's future based on the stars

In scene

a forecast of a person's future based on the stars

I read my horoscope every morning

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

having great power or force

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having great power or force

He is a strong man

having a lot of skill or ability

She is a strong candidate for the job

very good or effective at persuading people

She made a strong argument

having a strong flavor or effect

The coffee has a strong taste

a word used to say hi

In scene

a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

in or to every place

In scene

in or to every place

I looked everywhere for my keys

more unpleasant or of lower quality

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more unpleasant or of lower quality

The weather is getting worse

of lower quality or more serious

This cake tastes worse than the last one

thin sheets used for writing or printing

In scene

thin sheets used for writing or printing

I need a piece of paper

to put a layer of material over a surface

They decided to paper the bedroom

a piece of writing for school or publication

She wrote a paper about history

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

In scene

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

a leader in a religious group

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a leader in a religious group

The cleric spoke to the group

something extra you get from a job or situation

In scene

something extra you get from a job or situation

Free coffee is a great perk

to become happier or more energetic

He perked up after the coffee

a cream used for shaving

In scene

a cream used for shaving

I bought a new shaving cream

a soft substance used to help remove hair from skin

He puts shaving cream on his face

to stop a fire from burning

In scene

to stop a fire from burning

Please put out the fire

to cause someone trouble or extra work

I hope I am not putting you out

to share information with a lot of people

The company put out a new report today

to put something where it can be seen and used by others

Put out the trash

to make something available to the public

The company put out a new report

used to express anger or surprise

In scene

used to express anger or surprise

What the hell is happening

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

at some time in the past

In scene

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

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

In scene

used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

What the hell are you doing

used to express surprise, frustration, or indifference

What the hell is that

used to express surprise or anger

What the hell you broke it

at an earlier time

In scene

at an earlier time

She previously worked here

at an earlier time

I met her previously

feeling a need to eat

In scene

feeling a need to eat

I am hungry

feeling a strong need or desire for something

He is hungry for success

feeling a need to eat more than before

I am even more hungry now

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

not having any dirt or marks

In scene

not having any dirt or marks

Please put on a clean shirt

fully or totally

I clean forgot the date

following the rules and not using unfair methods

They played a clean game

not involved in illegal or dishonest activities

He has a clean record

easy to understand or interpret

This is a clean answer

to hit someone, especially in the face

He cleaned him in the face

not guilty of a crime

The jury found him clean

not having done anything illegal

His record is clean

free from dirt or marks

Please keep your room clean

completely free of dirt or marks

The glass is completely clean

a set of people who work together

In scene

a set of people who work together

They are a strong team

to speak with someone

In scene

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

having a lot of hair on the body

In scene

having a lot of hair on the body

He has hairy arms

very risky or dangerous

Driving on the icy road was very hairy

dangerous or complicated

That was a hairy situation

to squeeze someone's neck until they cannot breathe

In scene

to squeeze someone's neck until they cannot breathe

The attacker tried to strangle him

to kill someone by squeezing their neck

The attacker tried to strangle him

to limit or prevent the growth of something

High taxes strangle economic growth

the scientific study of human language

In scene

the scientific study of human language

He is studying linguistics at university

the scientific study of human language

She is studying linguistics at the university

loose trousers worn for exercise or relaxing

In scene

loose trousers worn for exercise or relaxing

I like wearing sweat pants at home

comfortable loose trousers worn for exercise or relaxing

I wear sweat pants when I exercise

a piece of clothing worn on the legs

I like wearing sweat pants

a word used when leaving

In scene

a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

a person who is fully grown or mature

In scene

a person who is fully grown or mature

Talk to a grown up

an adult person, or behavior and attitudes that are typical of an adult

Act like a grown-up

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

I will work till five

a machine used to keep money in a shop

The cashier opened the till

up to the time when

Wait till tomorrow

up to the time when

Wait till she arrives

a person or company that packs things for moving

In scene

a person or company that packs things for moving

The packer wrapped the glasses carefully

something that removes unwanted parts from a liquid or gas

In scene

something that removes unwanted parts from a liquid or gas

The water filter is dirty

something that removes unwanted parts

Change the water filter

the ability to think before speaking

He speaks without a filter

to move slowly in a continuous, scattered way

Sunlight filtered through the window

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

In scene

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

I love my family

to like very much

I love chocolate

to want something very much

I would love a cup of coffee

the act of having sex

They made love

to require something because it is necessary

In scene

to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

morally bad or malevolent

In scene

morally bad or malevolent

He is an evil man

a sweet fizzy drink with a special flavor

In scene

a sweet fizzy drink with a special flavor

I love drinking root beer

a sweet fizzy drink with a distinctive herbal flavor

I would like to drink a root beer

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

to happen or be mentioned

In scene

to happen or be mentioned

This topic will come up in the meeting

to grow up in the same place as someone else

She came up in a small town

to happen soon or be about to happen

A problem came up

to move to a higher place

Come up and see my room

to move near to something or someone

A stranger came up to me

to happen or appear

A problem came up at work

to move to a higher place or position

I came up the stairs to my office

to be mentioned or discussed

Your name came up in our meeting

happening or appearing soon

The exam date is coming up soon

to be going to happen in the near future

Christmas is coming up fast

to happen or take place

Many questions came up during the event

to move to a higher position or status

She came up in the company quickly

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