Ebaby! Soap Opera
Off My Chest
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Though Devan and Jason are happy together, there’s something that’s been eating at Devan. Since he couldn’t remember an... Vocab:weigh on, for who you are, get off your chest, full, set the stage, eat at, perfect for each other, for all the wrong reasons, first of all, oh my gosh |
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Coming Clean
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Everyone agrees that lies are bad. But there are some gray areas. In last week’s soap opera, the group decided to forgive Ella and ... Vocab:overreacting, better off, confession, come clean, skeleton in the closet, gray area, it could go either way, overwhelming, nag, weigh on |
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Aftermath
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It’s hard to imagine something as crazy as going for a walk one night and seeing two of your friends arresting the evil twin of ano... Vocab:blow your cover, soap opera, speak of the devil, use someone, who would have thought, demands, in shock, set aside, would kill me, headquarters |
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The Switch
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In a hostage situation, the easy part for the criminal is making demands. You saw that last week when Dale and Ella chased Evil Beren int... Vocab:any minute, under arrest, doublecross, noon, make the switch, hostage situation, on three, quarter ‘till, midnight, half past |
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The Chase Continues
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Last week’s soap opera ended on a cliffhanger. Dale and Ella were in hot pursuit of Beren when Marni and Mason saw Dale and Ella, t... Vocab:hot on the trail, coach, hideout, locked out, hot pursuit, cliffhanger, demands, curtains, just missed, God awful |
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The Chase
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What if you started following someone who was following someone else? It sounds like a spy movie, but that’s exactly what happens i... Vocab:report, tracks, around, surveillance, suspicious, intelligence, pick up, hot on the trail, cloak and dagger, sketchy |
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PDA
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When people are in love, they want to kiss and hold each other tight. But where’s the best place to do that? Public displays of aff... Vocab:make out, pull away, gross, hold hands, PDA, public display of affection, mushy, get a room, be into (something), in private |
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Was It a Date?
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Dating one of your friends can be confusing. Even if you’re both available and attracted to each other, it can be hard to know what... Vocab:not think anything of, sign, prospects, seeing, hardly, touchy-feely, sexual tension, chemistry, go Dutch, treat |
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Get Over It
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How long does it take to get over someone? A breakup can leave you upset for months or be forgotten about by the end of the day. A lot of... Vocab:move on, play that card, bummed, dump, aftermath, get over, pick up chicks, prospects, I bet, break up |
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Onto Them
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Last week, when Marni and Mason told Beren about their new friends Ella and Dale, she seemed to sense something was a little strange abou... Vocab:long story, on to, a big fan, groupie, Oh my gosh, sketched out, up to something, gang, coincidence, run into |
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Highly Suspicious
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Last week on the soap opera, we learned that Marni and Mason’s new friends, Dale and Ella, are actually undercover police officers ... Vocab:enthused, cops, clicked, kids, hung out, undercover, little did you know, BFF, psychic link, oh my gosh |
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Stakeout
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Remember when Mason and Marni met their new friends Dale and Ella? That was a fun night. But wasn’t it weird how Dale kept asking a... Vocab:cops, be into (something), headquarters, stakeout, undercover, pat down, jeez, tail, open, take up |
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Alone Together
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When people first fall in love, all they want to do is be together. Sometimes it takes their friends a while to get used to not hanging o... Vocab:kids, special someone, out of nowhere, popped up, bump into, right this way, scram, fresh out, deal with, stop by |
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New Friends
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It may not be the healthiest thing to do, but when bad things happen, people often drink. Last week, Mason’s girlfriend left him an... Vocab:freakin’, up to something, converted, cheers, buzzed, tight, peeps, domestic abuse, into, habit |
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Farewell
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Everyone wants to find their calling in life. Who wouldn’t want to do what they’re most cut out for? But one hard thing about... Vocab:hang with, dump, channel, build-up, cut out for, calling, habit, freakin’, direct line, tough to swallow |
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Healed
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Last week on the soap, an incredible thing happened. Amanda prayed for Jason to come out of his coma and he woke up! But he had amnesia a... Vocab:bless your heart, 24/7, she shoots, she scores, slick, keep it down, amnesia, nun, hun, calling, two for two |
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A Miracle
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When things get really bad, even people who aren’t very religious will often find themselves praying. I bet you didn’t know t... Vocab:relieved, amnesia, miracle, come out of it, altar, makeshift, partner, make something up, means a lot, essentially |
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Coma
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A few weeks ago, there was a terrible accident in the English, baby! soap opera. Jason, after saying that the only reason he didn’t... Vocab:come out of it, slipped, coma, unconscious, stable condition, critical condition, poor guy, crew, tumble, responsive |
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Kidnapped!
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Remember when Beren was eating meat even though she’s supposed to be a vegetarian? And remember when she was afraid of Russians and... Vocab:all-you-can-eat buffets, identity, mob, running from, kidnapped, gag, credit, DNA, Social Security number |
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Dumped in a Text
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As the saying goes, “Breaking up is hard to do.” So if you need to dump someone, the question is, what’s the easiest wa... Vocab:long-distance relationship, low, coward, messy, dump, break up, hun, feelin’ it, taken aback, ticked off |
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Russiaphobia
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A few weeks ago, Devan and Amanda got pretty worried when Beren starting eating and drinking things that she usually doesn’t. Maybe... Vocab:guess what, hyperventilate, mere, panic, inexplicable, overreacting, deal, freaking out, are you kidding me, gripping |
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My True Love Gave to Me
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Last week on the soap opera, Amanda and Mason exchanged Christmas gifts. Mason got a great camera and he gave Amanda a mixtape. She didn&... Vocab:to top it off, jerk, cheapskate, crappy, souvenir, old school, initials, locket, grand, camcorder |
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Gift Imbalance
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Your first Christmas together is an important time to size up your relationship. If you haven’t been together all that long and it&... Vocab:salary, make it up to, gift exchange, pressure, greeting card, size up, live up to, overboard, nouveau, screenplay |
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Instant Karma
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Karma is the idea that what goes around comes around. If you do something bad, something bad will happen to you. Instant karma is the ide... Vocab:word on the street, close to the vest, ball and chain, live vicariously, playa, hint, between you and me, conservative, hipster, shapely |
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Beren is Acting Strangely
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What do you really know about Beren? She can be sensible and offer advice and support to the other characters on the soap opera. She also... Vocab:spreadsheet, overreacting, immaculate, do it religiously, vegan, not myself, slob, neat freak, last I checked, weirded out |
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Not His Type
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Jason was pretty sure Amanda was the one. But it didn’t work out. Devan was really into Mason. But she didn’t get him either.... Vocab:sorority girl, right under your nose, cheerleader, my type, significant other, the one, a history, side effect, girl next door, sweet |
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Surprising Spark
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Sometimes people fall in love at first sight. Other times they get to know each other as friends and then fall in love. And sometimes a p... Vocab:rock, spark, someone to lean on, be there for, stressful, love at first sight, just so happens, wriggle, keep her company, one time |
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Vegas All-Nighter
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So we all know Marni had a good time in Las Vegas. She can’t stop talking about it. But remember when she and Beren were getting re... Vocab:cha-ching, 24 hours a day, up, mob, snake eyes, jackpot, neon, slot machine, flashback, all-nighter |
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Some Space
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No matter how close two people get, they are still two people. Everyone needs a little bit of private time, even people who are in love. ... Vocab:friend to friend, swinging, check in, serious, long-distance relationship, space, twenty-four seven, the grass is always greener, happy medium, claustrophobic |
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Moment of Comprehension
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We forget most of our dreams. But every once in a while, one will be unusual or disturbing enough for you to remember it. Especially if s... Vocab:hoodie, a moment, mouth, read lips, disturbing, bucks, hit it off, into, oblivious, casinos |
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Prophetic Dream
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Dreams have always been a mystery to people. Just when they seem to be random, you’ll have a prophetic dream that will later happen... Vocab:what do you say, come to, foreshadow, surreal, prophetic, random, toss and turn, shocked, creepy, vision |
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Meeting in Vegas
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After months of planning and flip flopping about whether she was going to go or not, the big moment is finally here. Manri and John are i... Vocab:woulda, felony, arson, casinos, flip flop, green screen, Gosh, bet, charged, win big |
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All Packed Up
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It’s hard to find the right balance when you’re getting ready for a trip. It feels so good to get on the plane with just a sm... Vocab:felony, technically, dropped the charges, convicted, germs, outfit, stoked, petrified, background check |
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No Worries
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Do not covet your neighbor’s wife. Nor imagine your neighbor does so. Jason and Mason are good friends. Jason liked Amanda, but Mas... Vocab:speaks to, are cool, freaked out, here’s the thing, came out of the blue, coveted, work itself out, on the table, kick back, write off |
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Just Friends
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Not too long ago in most cultures, men and women didn’t just hang out with each other and be close friends. But being friends with ... Vocab:sob story, put a lid on it, significant other, platonic, opposite sex, tomboy, fronts, down, body language, on the flip side |
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Hope
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The problem with keeping a painful secret is that things will remind you of it all the time, but you won’t be able to say anything ... Vocab:beat, catch it early, get through this, get it, comes up, hit on, diagnose, hit hard, optimistic, email blast |
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Make Up
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After months of tension, Mason and Amanda finally got together. But not too long after they started dating, they had their first fight. T... Vocab:take it easy, overbearing, freaked out, move on, tension, build up, make up, set me off, over, got ahead of myself |
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Mason's Mad
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Sometimes it takes a little while before you realize you’re angry about something. When Jason casually mentioned to Mason that he&#... Vocab:double check, platonic, interested, misread, casually, hot under the collar, pissed, ring a bell, to read, ran into |
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The Truth About Devan
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If you’re just tuning in, Devan admitted that she smokes pot a few weeks ago. But Mason talked to her and she said she was going to... Vocab:hood, plasma, hoodie, outfit, flag down, pot, beween me and you, health insurance, chemo, fashion statement |
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Intervention, redux
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It takes a strong person to keep a belief even when others think its crazy. Marni is convinced her talking to the girls about it, but the... Vocab:sketchy, not doing so hot, take the initiative, have my hide, not having it, hear her out, hit pause, compulsively, tactful, plasma |
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The Devil's In the Details
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When a couple is fighting, things that would otherwise be normal can be really upsetting. For instance, Amanda went shopping and probably... Vocab:hassle, bugging, catch you later, biggie, get along, getting on my nerves, in my face, overkill, convenient, tiff |
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Intervention?
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One of the best ways to disguise something bad you’re doing is as something good. It catches people off guard, because no one wants... Vocab:kick, rock bottom, overreacting, big girl, caught off guard, pot, plasma, strung out, intervention, do-gooder |
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Stress Mopping
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Here’s a surefire way to get your house clean: worrying. How many times have you been faced with a difficult decision, and in order... Vocab:messing with you, for all you know, spot, frantically, surefire, at hand, stressed out, literally, trick, chips |
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Awful Flirty
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Here we have Amanda flirting with Jason. To some this may be shocking and to newcomers to the Ebaby! soap opera, it may make no sense. Le... Vocab:take in, clear your mind, FYI, flag down, up to speed, slimming, form-fitting, work out, flirt, definition |
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Where'd My Friend Go?
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It’s always a mixed bag when a good friend gets into a relationship. Of course you’re happy for your friend since everyone wa... Vocab:bridge, pinochle, lose track, honeymoon period, mixed bag, bro down, hide out, good unit, disappear, take up |
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Surprise Visit
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Remember when Marni caught her online boyfriend flirting with another girl named Kathy69? That must have blown over quickly because then ... Vocab:bet, roulette, stick together, in person, flirt, blow over, shocking, ex, keep that in mind, chips |
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Hard Up for Cash
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People on drugs are always hard up for cash. Jason already caught Devan selling her CDs for pot, but she said she wouldn’t do it an... Vocab:cash in, kombucha, stressed out, fishing, hard up, pot, heartbroken, digging around, environmentally conscious, bin |
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What Does it Mean?
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What do you do you when you’ve been rejected by someone in your clique? Naturally, you have to hide out for a while. Jason is hangi... Vocab:interested, in that case, in the mix, drama, cliques, stoop, text messages, stuck in your head, change of heart, over it |
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Marni's Dilemma
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In any online relationship, there’s a very critical step: When are you going to meet face to face? You have to decide if you’... Vocab:all-you-can-eat buffets, third wheel, background check, Google, face to face, neutral location, high profile, dilemma, red flag, work out |
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Trouble in Paradise
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Ever since they got together, Mason and Amanda have been having a lot of fun together. And everyone knows they were meant to be together.... Vocab:take the initiative, high maintenance, over, read my mind, meant to be, topping, heard from, clear the air, snowball, buzz |
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Maybe Mason Can Help
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When Jason discovered that Devan was selling all of her stuff to buy pot, she basically admitted that her failed crush on Mason was drivi... Vocab:downward spiral, always been there for me, stop by, in a bad way, a crush, nip it in the bud, pizza guy, place, absurd, into |
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Devan has a Problem
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A few weeks ago, Jason didn’t look so good because he was still upset about losing Amanda to Mason. But since Devan liked Mason, sh... Vocab:like crazy, pot, weed, c’mon, run into, catching up, get rid, cash, drug problem, make out |
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Moving in Together
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Remember how long it took for Amanda and Mason to finally get together? Well, things sure are moving quickly now. Marni discovers Amanda ... Vocab:disadvantage, waking hours, date, green, poster, a taste, on the road, step, inconvenient, American way |
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Marni's Online Romance
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New love can make you do strange things. When new lovers first fall for each other, they find themselves staying up all night together, t... Vocab:a plus, gal, just in case, best of luck, fall for, back and forth, by the dozen, dirty little secret, distract, in common |
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Mason's Apology
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Last week on the soap, Jason learned via text message that Mason and Amanda are now together. This came as quite a surprise to him becaus... Vocab:it just happened, no worries, bummed out, stammer, apologize, buddy, stoked, something clicked, lead astray, code |
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Bad News
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As excited as you must have been last week when Mason and Amanda finally got together, you must have been at least a little worried about... Vocab:vibrating, seeing, figures, out of the picture, I can take it, constitute, take it slow, text messages, taking it personally, into |
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Magic Moment
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You make think you’ve seen this before, but you haven’t. “Yeah, yeah, I know,” you’re probably thinking. &#... Vocab:checking out, what the heck, train wreck, went down, get your hopes up, flirt, sending signals, dig, hit me, make a move |
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It's Raining Men
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There’s a saying in English, “When it rains, it pours.” It means that you’ll have none of something, and then sud... Vocab:lap dog, down the road, playing one against the other, toy, throwing themselves at you, quandry, streak, dilemma, stinks, reciprocate |
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Did Devan Lie?
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Would you lie to get what you want? Surely, if you’ve been following the soap opera here on Ebaby!, the thought has crossed your mi... Vocab:get along, good fit, drop it, fire escape, no doubt crossed your mind, put on the spot, work out, plant, rotten, such a thing |
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A Quick Coffee
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Remember last week when Amanda agreed to go on a date with Jason, but it had to last only 30 minutes? What would you do for a date with o... Vocab:by chance, go there, Quarter after, gosh, low-key, awkward, spot, Wi-Fi, under his breath, match-making |
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Called to Say Hey
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Even though she rejected him pretty harshly when he tried to kiss her, Amanda did tell Jason they could take it slow. So he figured he&#... Vocab:bug, I’m free, time frame, window, harsh, take it slow, brighten up, dial by name directory, tracked down, deadline |
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Broin' Down
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Everyone likes to hang out at Mason’s house. Last week Amanda and Devan were both there competing for his attention. And now, right... Vocab:make out, take it slow, courtship, telling you what, date, straight, bro down, a crush, woo, for real |
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If J Was M
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Have you ever noticed how similar Jason and Mason’s names are? They’re pretty different dudes. Mason used to have a beard, Ja... Vocab:obstacle, woo, storm off, seeing each other, apart, a wonder, go for it, presumptuous, I can take it, add up |
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Triangulate
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By now we all know that Amanda likes Mason. Hopefully you remember that Devan likes him too. But Amanda and Devan didn’t know they ... Vocab:top off, bluff, play that game too, sigh, get together, tense, chit chat, place, a crush, sheets |
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Foul Ball
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Jason didn’t waste any time. As soon as Devan told him that Amanda likes him, he made a beeline to catch her after work and walk he... Vocab:gosh, simmer down, baby steps, bases, beeline, smooch, place, weather proofing, step by step, see you around |
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Broken Bulb
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Merry Christmas! To celebrate the holiday, Amanda decided to decorate her rooftop deck with Christmas lights. Can you guess who she calle... Vocab:short notice, mistletoe, steps, go out of your way, deck, Christmas lights, gee, fella, slyly, string |
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Cuddling on the Couch
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Sometimes it’s just hard to make a move. Especially if you can’t get a read on what the other person is thinking. Remember ba... Vocab:gosh, mind, I tell ya, channel surfing, make a move, moment of truth, cuddle, sweetie, scootch, crap |
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Jason's Lucky Day
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So far on our soap opera, we’ve established that both Amanda and Devan like Mason. While Mason is oblivious to the fact Amanda like... Vocab:in a minute, go for it, eager, blurt out, oblivious, outta, way, head off at the pass, pry it out, get off |
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Marni Doesn't Like Him Like That
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Marni and Beren haven’t seen each other in a little while so they’re doing a little catching up, when, of course, the topic t... Vocab:unsubstantiated, my type, quirky, point blank, catch up, losing your mind, on the spot, run into, have feelings for, together |
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Devan Hearts Who?
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Last week on the Ebaby! soap opera, we learned that Amanda has a crush on Mason but that she doesn’t quite know how to tell him. Sh... Vocab:initials, an eye, wandering eye, have a thing, get it, a hunch, taken an interest, rumor, crack, go straight to the source |
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Mason's Date
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How oblivious can Mason get? Just a few weeks ago Amanda practically told him she liked him over a conversation about crushes.But Mason d... Vocab:give it to me straight, cuddle, insecure, sabotage, take the hint, too much, lame, hot, soap opera, steer you wrong |
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