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I don't think I post thirst traps, what's
I don't think I post thirst traps, what's
I
don't
think
I
post
thirst
traps
what's
that? I don't even know. Hi, I'm Jesse Lee
that? I don't even know. Hi, I'm Jesse Lee
that
I
don't
even
know
Hi
I'm
Jesse
Lee
Soffer and I'm going
to
to
X
play "this or
Soffer and I'm going to play "this or
Soffer
and
I'm
going
to
play
this
or
that"
with
with
X
Variety
that" with Variety
that
with
Variety
[Music]
[Music]
Music
Stay
in
in
X
or go out? Uh, stay
in
in
X
. I'm a total
Stay in or go out? Uh, stay in. I'm a total
Stay
in
or
go
out
Uh
stay
in
I'm
a
total
homebody. A lot
of
of
X
my friends make fun
of
of
X
homebody
homebody
X
. A lot of my friends make fun of
homebody
A
lot
of
my
friends
make
fun
of
me that I'm
like
like
X
Mr. Rogers,
like
like
X
I go
me that I'm like
Mr. Rogers
, like I go
me
that
I'm
like
Mr
Rogers
like
I
go
home, I trade one cardigan
for
for
X
the other
home, I trade one cardigan for the other
home
I
trade
one
cardigan
for
the
other
and
like
like
X
take
off
off
X
my shoes, put
on
on
X
and like take off my shoes, put on
and
like
take
off
my
shoes
put
on
slippers, get real comfy, kind
of
of
X
like
like
X
slippers, get real comfy, kind of like
slippers
get
real
comfy
kind
of
like
home wardrobe out wardrobe, yeah. Call or
home
wardrobe
out
wardrobe
, yeah. Call or
home
wardrobe
out
wardrobe
yeah
Call
or
text? Definitely call. Texting is
like
like
X
I
text? Definitely call. Texting is like I
text
Definitely
call
Texting
is
like
I
hate it all so much, gets lost
in
in
X
hate it all so much, gets lost in
hate
it
all
so
much
gets
lost
in
translation. Like I have buddies that if
translation. Like I have
buddies
buddies
X
that if
translation
Like
I
have
buddies
that
if
I just call them, everything's great,
but
but
X
I just call them, everything's great, but
I
just
call
them
everything's
great
but
for
for
X
texting it's
like
like
X
, are you upset
for texting it's like, are you upset
for
texting
it's
like
are
you
upset
about
about
X
something? What's going
on
on
X
right
about something? What's going on right
about
something
What's
going
on
right
now? Why are your answers so short? Never
now? Why are your answers so short? Never
now
Why
are
your
answers
so
short
Never
mind, pick
up
up
X
the phone. Slide in the DMs or
mind, pick up the phone.
Slide in the DMs
or
mind
pick
up
the
phone
Slide
in
the
DMs
or
post a thirst trap? I don't think I've
post a thirst trap
? I don't think I've
post
a
thirst
trap
I
don't
think
I've
ever slid
in
in
X
the DMs, although I might
ever slid in the DMs, although I might
ever
slid
in
the
DMs
although
I
might
get caught, who knows? Maybe I did post a
get caught, who knows? Maybe I did post a
get
caught
who
knows
Maybe
I
did
post
a
thirst trap. What a phrase! I don't think
thirst trap. What a phrase! I don't think
thirst
trap
What
a
phrase
I
don't
think
I post thirst traps, what's that? I don't
I post thirst traps, what's that? I don't
I
post
thirst
traps
what's
that
I
don't
even know.
even know.
even
know
Ride a motorcycle or drive a car? Both. I
Ride a motorcycle or drive a car? Both. I
Ride
a
motorcycle
or
drive
a
car
Both
I
have a motorcycle. I have two motorcycles
have a motorcycle. I have two motorcycles
have
a
motorcycle
I
have
two
motorcycles
I love riding. Mom, don't listen
to
to
X
this.
I love riding. Mom, don't listen to this.
I
love
riding
Mom
don't
listen
to
this
Golf or hit the gym?
Golf or
hit the gym
?
Golf
or
hit
the
gym
Probably go golfing
at
at
X
some point. You
Probably go golfing at some point. You
Probably
go
golfing
at
some
point
You
gotta get
to
to
X
the gym,
but
but
X
golf number one
gotta get to the gym, but golf number one
gotta
get
to
the
gym
but
golf
number
one
priority. New York winter or Chicago
priority. New York winter or Chicago
priority
New
York
winter
or
Chicago
winter? New York winter. New York winter
winter? New York winter. New York winter
winter
New
York
winter
New
York
winter
it was zero degrees last week and we
it was zero degrees last week and we
it
was
zero
degrees
last
week
and
we
were filming
outside
outside
X
and it was 2:30 in
were filming outside and it was 2:30 in
were
filming
outside
and
it
was
2:30
in
the morning in the middle
of
of
X
February
at
at
X
the morning in the middle of February at
the
morning
in
the
middle
of
February
at
night
in
in
X
zero degrees. Hardest part was
night in zero degrees. Hardest part was
night
in
zero
degrees
Hardest
part
was
the weather. It's
like
like
X
some nighttime
the weather. It's like some nighttime
the
weather
It's
like
some
nighttime
exterior
in
in
X
the middle
of
of
X
February or
exterior in the middle of February or
exterior
in
the
middle
of
February
or
January or something,
but
but
X
we're all in it
January or something, but we're all in it
January
or
something
but
we're
all
in
it
together. Keep busy or take a vacation?
together. Keep busy or take a vacation?
together
Keep
busy
or
take
a
vacation
Keep busy. I'm not good at vacation. I
Keep busy. I'm not good at vacation. I
Keep
busy
I'm
not
good
at
vacation
I
need structure. I need
to
to
X
keep moving. I
need structure. I need to keep moving. I
need
structure
I
need
to
keep
moving
I
need
to
to
X
be working. Guiding Light or As the World Turns?
need to be working. Guiding Light or As the World Turns?
need
to
be
working
Guiding
Light
or
As
the
World
Turns
As the World Turns. I
As the World Turns. I
As
the
World
Turns
I
spent more time there and still close
spent more time there and still close
spent
more
time
there
and
still
close
with
with
X
Jen Landon and other people too. Jan
with Jen Landon and other people too. Jan
with
Jen
Landon
and
other
people
too
Jan
Brady or Marsha Brady?
Brady or Marsha Brady?
Brady
or
Marsha
Brady
Marsha.
Marsha.
Marsha
During The Brady Bunch movies. I had a big crush
During The Brady Bunch movies. I
had a big crush
During
The
Brady
Bunch
movies
I
had
a
big
crush
on
on
X
Christine because I was 11
on Christine because I was 11
on
Christine
because
I
was
11
and naturally you would have a crush
on
on
X
and naturally you would have a crush on
and
naturally
you
would
have
a
crush
on
Christine so I don't feel bad
about
about
X
that.
Christine so I don't feel bad about that.
Christine
so
I
don't
feel
bad
about
that
Mary Kay Olson or Ashley Olsen?
Mary Kay Olson or Ashley Olsen?
Mary
Kay
Olson
or
Ashley
Olsen
I don't know. I can't choose. I worked
I don't know. I can't choose. I worked
I
don't
know
I
can't
choose
I
worked
more
with
with
X
Ashley
for
for
X
sure. Chicago Fire
more with Ashley for sure. Chicago Fire
more
with
Ashley
for
sure
Chicago
Fire
or Chicago Med? Chicago Fire, even though
or Chicago Med? Chicago Fire, even though
or
Chicago
Med
Chicago
Fire
even
though
Nick, my brother's character, is
on
on
X
Med
Nick, my brother's character, is on Med
Nick
my
brother's
character
is
on
Med
I gotta say Chicago Fire. Upstead or Berzek?
I gotta say Chicago Fire. Upstead or Berzek?
I
gotta
say
Chicago
Fire
Upstead
or
Berzek
Upstead, stupid question. Film a stunt or a love scene?
Upstead, stupid question. Film a
stunt
stunt
X
or a love scene?
Upstead
stupid
question
Film
a
stunt
or
a
love
scene
A stunt definitely.
A
stunt
stunt
X
definitely.
A
stunt
definitely
Love scenes are
like
like
X
, it is the
Love scenes are like, it is the
Love
scenes
are
like
it
is
the
most technical. It's
like
like
X
, don't your
most technical. It's like, don't your
most
technical
It's
like
don't
your
light is here and then make sure don't
light is here and then make sure don't
light
is
here
and
then
make
sure
don't
turn too far and then okay and then
turn too far and then okay and then
turn
too
far
and
then
okay
and
then
you're gonna do the blouse, she'll do the
you're gonna do the blouse, she'll do the
you're
gonna
do
the
blouse
she'll
do
the
buttons and then the belt and then
buttons and then the belt and then
buttons
and
then
the
belt
and
then
you'll and then
from
from
X
there you can pick
you'll and then from there you can pick
you'll
and
then
from
there
you
can
pick
her
up
up
X
and then we're gonna and you're
her up and then we're gonna and you're
her
up
and
then
we're
gonna
and
you're
like
like
X
, oh my God, there's 30 people
in
in
X
this
like, oh my God, there's 30 people in this
like
oh
my
God
there's
30
people
in
this
room. What the...? Play the villain or hero?
room. What the...? Play the
villain
villain
X
or hero?
room
What
the
Play
the
villain
or
hero
I played the hero
for
for
X
a long time so
I played the hero for a long time so
I
played
the
hero
for
a
long
time
so
play the villain? Why not? Act or direct?
play the
villain
villain
X
? Why not? Act or direct?
play
the
villain
Why
not
Act
or
direct
Both? I love acting and I will always
Both? I love acting and I will always
Both
I
love
acting
and
I
will
always
love acting and I want
to
to
X
act,
but
but
X
I want
love acting and I want to act, but I want
love
acting
and
I
want
to
act
but
I
want
to direct too and I knew that I could
to direct too and I knew that I could
to
direct
too
and
I
knew
that
I
could
for
for
X
the last few years and even years
for the last few years and even years
for
the
last
few
years
and
even
years
ago,
like
like
X
seven years ago, you started
to
to
X
ago, like seven years ago, you started to
ago
like
seven
years
ago
you
started
to
realize just a few seasons
into
into
X
the show
realize just a few seasons into the show
realize
just
a
few
seasons
into
the
show
that you know it's really hard
to
to
X
that you know it's really hard to
that
you
know
it's
really
hard
to
translate what's
on
on
X
the page
to
to
X
a
translate
translate
X
what's on the page to a
translate
what's
on
the
page
to
a
location that maybe doesn't fit the
location that maybe doesn't fit the
location
that
maybe
doesn't
fit
the
staging or what's going
on
on
X
in the scene
staging
staging
X
or what's going on in the scene
staging
or
what's
going
on
in
the
scene
direction and somebody would go, well why
direction and somebody would go, well why
direction
and
somebody
would
go
well
why
don't we come
in
in
X
from
from
X
here and then oh
don't we come in from here and then oh
don't
we
come
in
from
here
and
then
oh
if you move this line here and this
if you move this line here and this
if
you
move
this
line
here
and
this
person says this here we can actually
person says this here we can actually
person
says
this
here
we
can
actually
shoot it
in
in
X
two directions and it became
shoot it in two directions and it became
shoot
it
in
two
directions
and
it
became
a shorthand
with
with
X
everybody and that I
a
shorthand
shorthand
X
with everybody and that I
a
shorthand
with
everybody
and
that
I
started to feel
like
like
X
I really understood
started to feel like I really understood
started
to
feel
like
I
really
understood
how
to
to
X
make our show specifically and
to
to
X
how to make our show specifically and to
how
to
make
our
show
specifically
and
to
elevate it, so I wanted
to
to
X
do that. It was
elevate
elevate
X
it, so I wanted to do that. It was
elevate
it
so
I
wanted
to
do
that
It
was
such a hard decision to make and it took me so long
such a hard decision to make and it
took me so long
such
a
hard
decision
to
make
and
it
took
me
so
long
to
to
X
make it. I was there
for
for
X
10
to make it. I was there for 10
to
make
it
I
was
there
for
10
years and I wanted
to
to
X
grow and I wanted
years and I wanted to grow and I wanted
years
and
I
wanted
to
grow
and
I
wanted
to
to
X
expand. I wanted
to
to
X
direct and now
to expand. I wanted to direct and now
to
expand
I
wanted
to
direct
and
now
I've had the opportunity
to
to
X
shadow this
I've
had the opportunity
to shadow this
I've
had
the
opportunity
to
shadow
this
year and direct. You know PD is an
year and direct. You know PD is an
year
and
direct
You
know
PD
is
an
ensemble. Jason is definitely the lead
ensemble
ensemble
X
. Jason is definitely the lead
ensemble
Jason
is
definitely
the
lead
and kind
of
of
X
this strong patriarch on
and kind of this strong
patriarch
patriarch
X
on
and
kind
of
this
strong
patriarch
on
that show. I definitely think I'm ready
that show. I definitely think I'm ready
that
show
I
definitely
think
I'm
ready
to
to
X
be a lead
on
on
X
a show and
to
to
X
have my
to be a lead on a show and to have my
to
be
a
lead
on
a
show
and
to
have
my
own show, whatever comes next. I don't
own show,
whatever comes next
. I don't
own
show
whatever
comes
next
I
don't
know. It could be directing, could be
know. It could be directing, could be
know
It
could
be
directing
could
be
acting. I'm not sure. We'll see.
acting. I'm not sure. We'll see.
acting
I'm
not
sure
We'll
see
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whatever comes next
Definition
'Whatever comes next' is an idiom which means to do something without knowing what will happen afterwards. For example, 'I decided to take a gap year, whatever comes next.'
Example
I quit my job, whatever comes next.
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stənt
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________d________i________f________f________i________c________u________l________t________ ________a________n________d________ ________o________f________t________e________n________ ________d________a________n________g________e________r________o________u________s________ ________a________c________t________i________o________n________;________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________:________ ________a________ ________d________i________f________f________i________c________u________l________t________ ________a________c________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________s________c________e________n________e________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________d________o________n________e________ ________b________y________ ________a________c________t________o________r________s________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________m________o________v________i________e________
ˈvɪlən
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ˈvɪlən
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________c________h________a________r________a________c________t________e________r________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________s________t________o________r________y________,________ ________m________o________v________i________e________,________ ________e________t________c________.________,________ ________w________h________o________ ________d________o________e________s________ ________b________a________d________ ________t________h________i________n________g________s________
Mr. Rogers
Definition
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Mr. Rogers was a TV personality in America in the 1970s. He is famous for being tolerant, gentle, wise and kind. He promoted the idea of a safe local neighbourhood for children. Jesse is saying how important 'home' is for him the same as Mr Rogers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Rogers
hit the gym
Definition
(phrasal verb) To go to a gym to exercise
Example
I'm going to hit the gym after work today.
ˈʃɔːthand
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ˈʃɔrtˌhænd
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________S________h________o________r________t________h________a________n________d________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________m________e________t________h________o________d________ ________o________f________ ________w________r________i________t________i________n________g________ ________q________u________i________c________k________l________y________ ________u________s________i________n________g________ ________s________y________m________b________o________l________s________ ________o________r________ ________a________b________b________r________e________v________i________a________t________i________o________n________s________
ˈpeɪtrɪɑːk
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ˈpeɪtriˌɑrk
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________p________a________t________r________i________a________r________c________h________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________m________a________n________ ________w________h________o________ ________i________s________ ________t________h________e________ ________h________e________a________d________ ________o________f________ ________a________ ________f________a________m________i________l________y________ ________o________r________ ________t________r________i________b________e________
ˈsteɪdʒɪŋ
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ˈsteɪdʒɪŋ
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________S________t________a________g________i________n________g________ ________i________s________ ________t________h________e________ ________p________r________o________c________e________s________s________ ________o________f________ ________a________r________r________a________n________g________i________n________g________ ________t________h________e________ ________e________l________e________m________e________n________t________s________ ________o________f________ ________a________ ________s________c________e________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________p________e________r________f________o________r________m________a________n________c________e________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________p________a________r________t________i________c________u________l________a________r________ ________w________a________y________ ________t________o________ ________c________r________e________a________t________e________ ________a________ ________d________e________s________i________r________e________d________ ________e________f________f________e________c________t________ ________o________r________ ________a________t________m________o________s________p________h________e________r________e________
ˈɛlɪveɪt
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ˈɛləˌveɪt
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Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________e________l________e________v________a________t________e________ ________i________s________ ________t________o________ ________r________a________i________s________e________ ________o________r________ ________l________i________f________t________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________a________ ________h________i________g________h________e________r________ ________l________e________v________e________l________ ________o________r________ ________p________o________s________i________t________i________o________n________
had the opportunity
Definition
'Have the opportunity' is an idiom which means to have the chance to do something. For example, 'I had the opportunity to go to the beach this summer.'
Example
I had the opportunity to try a new restaurant last week.
took me so long
Definition
'Take (someone) so long' is an idiom which means to take a long time to do something. For example, 'It took me so long to finish my project.'
Example
It took me so long to clean my room.
Stay in or go out?
Definition
Teacher says
Teacher says:
"Go out" means go to bars or restaurants and be socialable with friends, usually drinking and dancing. "Stay in" is when you do not go out, you stay at home.
ɒnˈsɒmbl
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ɑnˈsɑmbəl
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________n________ ________e________n________s________e________m________b________l________e________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________g________r________o________u________p________ ________o________f________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________w________h________o________ ________p________e________r________f________o________r________m________ ________t________o________g________e________t________h________e________r________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________p________l________a________y________ ________o________r________ ________s________h________o________w________
trɑːnzˈleɪt
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træn(t)sˈleɪt
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Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________t________r________a________n________s________l________a________t________e________ ________i________s________ ________t________o________ ________e________x________p________r________e________s________s________ ________t________h________e________ ________s________e________n________s________e________ ________o________f________ ________a________ ________w________o________r________d________ ________o________r________ ________t________e________x________t________ ________i________n________ ________a________n________o________t________h________e________r________ ________l________a________n________g________u________a________g________e________
ˈhəʊmˌbɒdi
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ˈhoʊmˌbɑdi
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Definition
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wardrobe
ˈwɔːdrəʊb
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ˈwɔrˌdroʊb
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Definition
(noun) A large cupboard or closet used for storing clothes and other items
Example
I need to buy a new wardrobe for my bedroom.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Jesse is saying he has two very different sets of clothes. He comes 'home' and puts on very comfortable clothes that are different to the clothes he wears 'out'.
Definition
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Slide in the DMs
Definition
(idiom) Slide in the DMs is an expression used to suggest sending a private message to someone on a social media platform, usually to start a conversation.
Example
I'm too shy to talk to him in person, so I think I'll just slide in the DMs and see what happens.
post a thirst trap
Definition
(verb) To post a photo or video on social media with the intention of attracting attention or admiration from others.
Example
She posted a thirst trap on Instagram to show off her new dress.
had a big crush
Definition
(verb,) to "have a crush" is to have strong feelings of admiration and attraction for someone,
Example
I had a crush on my teacher when I was in high school.
whatever comes next
Definition
'Whatever comes next' is an idiom which means to do something without knowing what will happen afterwards. For example, 'I decided to take a gap year, whatever comes next.'
Example
I quit my job, whatever comes next.
stunt
stʌnt
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stənt
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Definition
(noun) a difficult and often dangerous action; especially : a difficult action or scene that is done by actors in a movie
Example
the stunt involved jumping out of a hot-air balloon while attached to a piece of elastic
villain
ˈvɪlən
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ˈvɪlən
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Definition
(noun) a character in a story, movie, etc., who does bad things
Example
the industrialized nations are the real environmental villains
Mr. Rogers
Definition
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Mr. Rogers was a TV personality in America in the 1970s. He is famous for being tolerant, gentle, wise and kind. He promoted the idea of a safe local neighbourhood for children. Jesse is saying how important 'home' is for him the same as Mr Rogers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Rogers
hit the gym
Definition
(phrasal verb) To go to a gym to exercise
Example
I'm going to hit the gym after work today.
shorthand
ˈʃɔːthand
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ˈʃɔrtˌhænd
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Definition
(noun) Shorthand is a method of writing quickly using symbols or abbreviations
Example
The journalist used shorthand to take notes during the interview
patriarch
ˈpeɪtrɪɑːk
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ˈpeɪtriˌɑrk
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Definition
(noun) A patriarch is a man who is the head of a family or tribe
Example
The family patriarch was respected by all the members of the family
staging
ˈsteɪdʒɪŋ
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ˈsteɪdʒɪŋ
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Definition
(noun) Staging is the process of arranging the elements of a scene or performance in a particular way to create a desired effect or atmosphere
Example
The director used careful staging to create a sense of tension in the play
elevate
ˈɛlɪveɪt
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ˈɛləˌveɪt
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Definition
(verb) To elevate is to raise or lift something to a higher level or position
Example
The company elevated the new employee to the position of manager
had the opportunity
Definition
'Have the opportunity' is an idiom which means to have the chance to do something. For example, 'I had the opportunity to go to the beach this summer.'
Example
I had the opportunity to try a new restaurant last week.
took me so long
Definition
'Take (someone) so long' is an idiom which means to take a long time to do something. For example, 'It took me so long to finish my project.'
Example
It took me so long to clean my room.
Stay in or go out?
Definition
Teacher says
Teacher says:
"Go out" means go to bars or restaurants and be socialable with friends, usually drinking and dancing. "Stay in" is when you do not go out, you stay at home.
ensemble
ɒnˈsɒmbl
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ɑnˈsɑmbəl
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Definition
(noun) An ensemble is a group of people who perform together, especially in a play or show
Example
The cast of the show was an ensemble of talented actors
translate
trɑːnzˈleɪt
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træn(t)sˈleɪt
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Definition
(verb) To translate is to express the sense of a word or text in another language
Example
The interpreter translated the speech from Spanish to English
homebody
ˈhəʊmˌbɒdi
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ˈhoʊmˌbɑdi
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Definition
(noun) a person who likes to stay home
wardrobe
ˈwɔːdrəʊb
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ˈwɔrˌdroʊb
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Definition
(noun) A large cupboard or closet used for storing clothes and other items
Example
I need to buy a new wardrobe for my bedroom.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Jesse is saying he has two very different sets of clothes. He comes 'home' and puts on very comfortable clothes that are different to the clothes he wears 'out'.
buddies
Definition
(noun) a close friend—used especially to describe men or boys who are friends
Example
My buddies and I always go to the movies together.
Slide in the DMs
Definition
(idiom) Slide in the DMs is an expression used to suggest sending a private message to someone on a social media platform, usually to start a conversation.
Example
I'm too shy to talk to him in person, so I think I'll just slide in the DMs and see what happens.
post a thirst trap
Definition
(verb) To post a photo or video on social media with the intention of attracting attention or admiration from others.
Example
She posted a thirst trap on Instagram to show off her new dress.
had a big crush
Definition
(verb,) to "have a crush" is to have strong feelings of admiration and attraction for someone,
Example
I had a crush on my teacher when I was in high school.
whatever comes next
Definition
'Whatever comes next' is an idiom which means to do something without knowing what will happen afterwards. For example, 'I decided to take a gap year, whatever comes next.'
Example
I quit my job, whatever comes next.
stunt
stʌnt
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stənt
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Definition
(noun) a difficult and often dangerous action; especially : a difficult action or scene that is done by actors in a movie
Example
the stunt involved jumping out of a hot-air balloon while attached to a piece of elastic
villain
ˈvɪlən
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ˈvɪlən
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Definition
(noun) a character in a story, movie, etc., who does bad things
Example
the industrialized nations are the real environmental villains
Mr. Rogers
Definition
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Mr. Rogers was a TV personality in America in the 1970s. He is famous for being tolerant, gentle, wise and kind. He promoted the idea of a safe local neighbourhood for children. Jesse is saying how important 'home' is for him the same as Mr Rogers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Rogers
hit the gym
Definition
(phrasal verb) To go to a gym to exercise
Example
I'm going to hit the gym after work today.
shorthand
ˈʃɔːthand
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ˈʃɔrtˌhænd
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Definition
(noun) Shorthand is a method of writing quickly using symbols or abbreviations
Example
The journalist used shorthand to take notes during the interview
patriarch
ˈpeɪtrɪɑːk
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ˈpeɪtriˌɑrk
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Definition
(noun) A patriarch is a man who is the head of a family or tribe
Example
The family patriarch was respected by all the members of the family
staging
ˈsteɪdʒɪŋ
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ˈsteɪdʒɪŋ
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Definition
(noun) Staging is the process of arranging the elements of a scene or performance in a particular way to create a desired effect or atmosphere
Example
The director used careful staging to create a sense of tension in the play
elevate
ˈɛlɪveɪt
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ˈɛləˌveɪt
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Definition
(verb) To elevate is to raise or lift something to a higher level or position
Example
The company elevated the new employee to the position of manager
had the opportunity
Definition
'Have the opportunity' is an idiom which means to have the chance to do something. For example, 'I had the opportunity to go to the beach this summer.'
Example
I had the opportunity to try a new restaurant last week.
took me so long
Definition
'Take (someone) so long' is an idiom which means to take a long time to do something. For example, 'It took me so long to finish my project.'
Example
It took me so long to clean my room.
Stay in or go out?
Definition
Teacher says
Teacher says:
"Go out" means go to bars or restaurants and be socialable with friends, usually drinking and dancing. "Stay in" is when you do not go out, you stay at home.
ensemble
ɒnˈsɒmbl
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ɑnˈsɑmbəl
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Definition
(noun) An ensemble is a group of people who perform together, especially in a play or show
Example
The cast of the show was an ensemble of talented actors
translate
trɑːnzˈleɪt
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træn(t)sˈleɪt
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Definition
(verb) To translate is to express the sense of a word or text in another language
Example
The interpreter translated the speech from Spanish to English
homebody
ˈhəʊmˌbɒdi
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ˈhoʊmˌbɑdi
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Definition
(noun) a person who likes to stay home
wardrobe
ˈwɔːdrəʊb
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ˈwɔrˌdroʊb
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Definition
(noun) A large cupboard or closet used for storing clothes and other items
Example
I need to buy a new wardrobe for my bedroom.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Jesse is saying he has two very different sets of clothes. He comes 'home' and puts on very comfortable clothes that are different to the clothes he wears 'out'.
buddies
Definition
(noun) a close friend—used especially to describe men or boys who are friends
Example
My buddies and I always go to the movies together.
Slide in the DMs
Definition
(idiom) Slide in the DMs is an expression used to suggest sending a private message to someone on a social media platform, usually to start a conversation.
Example
I'm too shy to talk to him in person, so I think I'll just slide in the DMs and see what happens.
post a thirst trap
Definition
(verb) To post a photo or video on social media with the intention of attracting attention or admiration from others.
Example
She posted a thirst trap on Instagram to show off her new dress.
had a big crush
Definition
(verb,) to "have a crush" is to have strong feelings of admiration and attraction for someone,
Example
I had a crush on my teacher when I was in high school.
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translate
trɑːnzˈleɪt
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træn(t)sˈleɪt
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Definition
(verb) To translate is to express the sense of a word or text in another language
Example
The interpreter translated the speech from Spanish to English
staging
ˈsteɪdʒɪŋ
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ˈsteɪdʒɪŋ
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Definition
(noun) Staging is the process of arranging the elements of a scene or performance in a particular way to create a desired effect or atmosphere
Example
The director used careful staging to create a sense of tension in the play
homebody
ˈhəʊmˌbɒdi
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ˈhoʊmˌbɑdi
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Definition
(noun) a person who likes to stay home
ensemble
ɒnˈsɒmbl
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ɑnˈsɑmbəl
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Definition
(noun) An ensemble is a group of people who perform together, especially in a play or show
Example
The cast of the show was an ensemble of talented actors
villain
ˈvɪlən
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ˈvɪlən
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Definition
(noun) a character in a story, movie, etc., who does bad things
Example
the industrialized nations are the real environmental villains
buddies
Definition
(noun) a close friend—used especially to describe men or boys who are friends
Example
My buddies and I always go to the movies together.
elevate
ˈɛlɪveɪt
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ˈɛləˌveɪt
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Definition
(verb) To elevate is to raise or lift something to a higher level or position
Example
The company elevated the new employee to the position of manager
shorthand
ˈʃɔːthand
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ˈʃɔrtˌhænd
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Definition
(noun) Shorthand is a method of writing quickly using symbols or abbreviations
Example
The journalist used shorthand to take notes during the interview
patriarch
ˈpeɪtrɪɑːk
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ˈpeɪtriˌɑrk
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Definition
(noun) A patriarch is a man who is the head of a family or tribe
Example
The family patriarch was respected by all the members of the family
stunt
stʌnt
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stənt
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Definition
(noun) a difficult and often dangerous action; especially : a difficult action or scene that is done by actors in a movie
Example
the stunt involved jumping out of a hot-air balloon while attached to a piece of elastic
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