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Young Sheldon — Season 5 Episode 14

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to make something happen to someone

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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

a set of numbers that show a location

In scene

a set of numbers that show a location

Enter the coordinates of the city

to arrange things to work together

We need to coordinate our efforts

to arrange and manage activities or people

I need to coordinate the project team

to get pleasure from something

In scene

to get pleasure from something

I enjoy reading books

right or true

In scene

right or true

Your answer is correct

to make something right

In scene

to make something right

Please correct my mistakes

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

not nice; cruel

In scene

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 say firmly that something must happen

In scene

to say firmly that something must happen

I insist on paying for dinner

coming before all others in time or order

In scene

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

no more than

In scene

no more than

It is only a scratch

being the one and only

In scene

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

a way of describing something by comparing it to something else

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a way of describing something by comparing it to something else

He used a metaphor to explain the idea

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

connected to the belly button

In scene

connected to the belly button

The baby is connected to the mother by the umbilical cord

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

In scene

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

She wants to ride her new bike

a machine or structure at a fair or amusement park that people ride for fun

The roller coaster is a fun ride

a journey in a vehicle

The ride to the airport was long

to criticize or complain to someone repeatedly

Stop riding me about my mistakes

to sit on something and travel on it

I like to ride my bike

to sit on and control a moving animal

She loves to ride horses

to sit on something and travel on it

We ride the bus to school

to sit on something and move

They went for a ride

the way someone understands a written text

In scene

the way someone understands a written text

This is my reading of the report

the activity of looking at and understanding written words

I love reading

an occasion when something is read aloud to an audience

We went to a poetry reading

a town in Berkshire, England

I visited Reading last summer

the act of looking at and understanding written words

Reading is a great hobby

to look at and understand written words

I like reading books

an act of looking at or interpreting something

His reading of the poem was emotional

written words to be read

This reading is quite difficult

to make a vehicle go slower or stop

In scene

to make a vehicle go slower or stop

You need to brake here

to make a high-pitched noise

The wheels brake with a loud noise

to slow down or stop a vehicle

The driver had to brake at the light

a device that makes a vehicle slow down or stop

Use the brake to stop the car

the main subject a student studies at university

In scene

the main subject a student studies at university

My major is psychology

a measurement of the diameter of a bullet

The rifle uses a major of nine millimeters

large in size or degree

This is a major problem

a high-ranking officer in the army or air force

He is a major in the army

coins or paper notes used to buy things

In scene

coins or paper notes used to buy things

I have some money

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

one of two equal parts of something

In scene

one of two equal parts of something

The team played both halves well

to some extent but not completely

He was half asleep

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

I am going out with my better half

to remove soap with water

In scene

to remove soap with water

Rinse the soap off your hands

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 share the same view as someone

In scene

to share the same view as someone

We agree on this point

to say that you accept or agree with something

I agree with you

to say yes or have the same opinion

I agree with your plan

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

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

a long thin flexible material used to tie or connect things

In scene

a long thin flexible material used to tie or connect things

He tied the package with a cord

a pair of trousers made of corduroy fabric

He bought a new pair of cords

the bundle of nerves inside the spine

The injury damaged his spinal cord

a long flexible electrical wire with a plug at one end

The cord is too short

for the most part

In scene

for the most part

The students are mostly from Turkey

mainly

It is mostly sunny today

the part of a picture or scene behind the main things

In scene

the part of a picture or scene behind the main things

The mountains are in the background

a computer process that runs without the user's direct attention

This app runs in the background

to give someone important information

The manager will background the team on the new project

details about a person or event

They come from different backgrounds

a person's social, cultural, or family history

He has a musical background

the time of life when a person is young

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the time of life when a person is young

He spent his youth in Paris

the time of life when a person is young

He wrote a book about his youth

a young person, especially a young man

The youth helped the old lady cross the street

to give the impression of being something

In scene

to give the impression of being something

That sounds like a good idea

to seem similar to something

That sounds like a great plan

to have a similar sound to something

The wind sounds like a whistle

to have a voice that is similar to someone else's

You sound like your mother

the number 4

In scene

the number 4

I have four apples

having the right skills or knowledge

In scene

having the right skills or knowledge

She is qualified for the job

having the necessary skills or knowledge for a job

She is highly qualified for this position

to pay attention to sound

In scene

to pay attention to sound

I listen to music

to give attention to a sound or person speaking

I like to listen to music

to give attention to a sound or someone speaking

Please listen to my advice

to hear and focus on something

Listen to the teacher

to take control of something for your own use

In scene

to take control of something for your own use

The rebels commandeered a truck to escape

extremely good

In scene

extremely good

This cake is excellent

to become worse or less developed

In scene

to become worse or less developed

The protest devolved into violence

to move from a more advanced state to a less advanced one

The society began to devolve into chaos

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

In scene

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

Follow the latest news

to happen or appear after something else in order

Night follows day

to move behind someone and go where they go

The dog followed me home

to do what someone tells you to do

You should follow the instructions

to understand what someone is saying or doing

Do you follow my instructions

a distinctive part or quality of something

In scene

a distinctive part or quality of something

This car has a safety feature

a special story in a newspaper or magazine

The magazine has a feature on art

a full-length film shown in a cinema

The feature begins at 8 PM

content

The movie features a great actor

a person who plays rock music

In scene

a person who plays rock music

He is a famous rocker

a chair that moves back and forth on curved legs

He fell asleep in the rocker

a piece of equipment that rocks back and forth

I use the rocker for my daily workout

in a way that shows you are glad

In scene

in a way that shows you are glad

Thankfully, it didn't rain

to give something and get something in return

In scene

to give something and get something in return

Let's swap seats

to calculate a number that is close to the correct value

In scene

to calculate a number that is close to the correct value

Can you approximate the total cost

more than two but not many

In scene

more than two but not many

I have several books

used to say something positive despite a problem

In scene

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

not less than; at the very least

In scene

not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

In scene

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

I love watching movies

a line or route along which something moves

In scene

a line or route along which something moves

The train is on the track

a special advantage or connection that helps you succeed

He has the inside track for the job

to follow the movement or development of something

The police are tracking the suspect

to be logical or consistent with what is already known

This story tracks with the facts

a written note of information you keep to remember it

I keep a track of my expenses

a piece of recorded music on an album

This is my favorite track on the album

a sport where people run races on a track

She runs track at school

extremely harsh or cruel

In scene

extremely harsh or cruel

The attack was brutal

very hard or unpleasant to deal with

The training was brutal

very honest in a way that may hurt someone's feelings

He gave me some brutal feedback

a word used to show you have found the answer to a problem

In scene

a word used to show you have found the answer to a problem

I finally solved the problem eureka

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

In scene

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

to the same extent

In scene

to the same extent

They shared the cake equally

to the same degree

The cake was divided equally

something you give or do to help achieve something

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something you give or do to help achieve something

Thank you for your contribution

to make short happy sounds with your voice

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to make short happy sounds with your voice

She was giggling at the funny joke

to express a future plan or intention

In scene

to express a future plan or intention

I am going to study

to regularly be present at a place for a purpose

I am going to university

used to express what you plan to do

We are going to move

to intend or be about to do something

I am going to study today

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

to want to do something

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to want to do something

I feel like going for a walk

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

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to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

It feels like it is going to snow

to be aware of a physical or emotional state

Sometimes I feel like a child

to have a desire to do something

I feel like eating pizza

a large number or amount

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a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

many times or often

In scene

many times or often

He travels a lot

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

a set of people who work together

In scene

a set of people who work together

They are a strong team

the upper covering of a building

In scene

the upper covering of a building

The roof is leaking

a house or place where you live

He has a roof over his head

the structure that covers the top of a building

The cat is sitting on the roof

used to show contrast

In scene

used to show contrast

It was raining; however, we went out

used to show a difference between two statements

It is raining; however, we will go out.

in whatever way

However you do it, it is fine

to be unable to remember something

In scene

to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to fail to remember something

I always forget his name

to urge someone to do something

In scene

to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

enjoyable or good

In scene

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

to stop being in a romantic or marital relationship with someone

In scene

to stop being in a romantic or marital relationship with someone

They decided to separate last year

not joined or different from others

They have separate rooms

to move things apart

Please separate the red and white clothes

to move things apart

You should separate the red socks from the white ones

concerning or relating to

In scene

concerning or relating to

She had a bout of flu

a boxing match

In scene

a boxing match

It was a tough wrestling bout

relating to or about something

He suffered a bout of sneezing

a period of a particular condition or feeling

He won the boxing bout

a set of conditions at a particular time

In scene

a set of conditions at a particular time

This is a difficult situation

the set of things happening in a place or to a person

I am in a difficult situation

a set of circumstances or events

It is a difficult situation

the set of things that are happening in a place or at a time

The situation here is strange

an action or step taken

In scene

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to go from one place to another

Please move your car

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

the material that things are made of

In scene

the material that things are made of

Everything is made of matter

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

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

happening or coming just before the present

In scene

happening or coming just before the present

I went there last time

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last time

the most recent time before now

I ate sushi last time

a sport where two people fight with their fists while wearing gloves

In scene

a sport where two people fight with their fists while wearing gloves

Boxing is a tough sport

to fight with your fists

He is boxing in the ring

a sport where two people hit each other with their fists

He is training for boxing

a sport where two people fight with their fists while wearing gloves

He watches boxing matches every weekend

to speak words

In scene

to speak words

He said no

already referred to earlier

The said document is missing

to express something in words

He said that he was busy

to speak words

She said she was tired

a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

In scene

a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

I bought a movie ticket

a piece of paper that gives you entry or travel rights

I bought a ticket for the concert

a fine or notice for a traffic violation

He got a parking ticket

a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

I need to buy my train ticket

from one side to the opposite side

In scene

from one side to the opposite side

He walked across the street

covering or extending over the entire range of something

The news spread across the country

a clue that goes horizontally in a crossword puzzle

Look at five across

having knowledge about something

Are you across the project details

to see or locate something

In scene

to see or locate something

I found my keys

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

to be aware of something through touch or emotion

In scene

to be aware of something through touch or emotion

I felt the cold wind

to feel shy or awkward

He felt awkward at the party

a soft cloth made from pressed wool or other fibers

This hat is made of felt

to select or choose something

In scene

to select or choose something

Pick a color

to remove something from a small space

Use a toothpick to pick your teeth

to take something in your hand or lift it

Pick up your book

a small tool used to play a string instrument

He lost his guitar pick

the path or line along which something moves

In scene

the path or line along which something moves

The wind changed direction

the act of managing or leading a project or activity

The project needed strong direction

objects or items in general

In scene

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

mentally healthy or reasonable

In scene

mentally healthy or reasonable

He seems sane

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

the day before today

In scene

the day before today

It rained yesterday

spending more money than necessary

In scene

spending more money than necessary

He has an extravagant lifestyle

a tool that detects or measures something

In scene

a tool that detects or measures something

The sensor detects movement

a device that detects physical changes

The sensor detects the movement

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