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Arcane — Season 2 Episode 2

Words & meanings

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to know the meaning of something

In scene

to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

a gentle feeling of love or liking

In scene

a gentle feeling of love or liking

She has a deep affection for her dog

using a process that repeats itself

In scene

using a process that repeats itself

This is a recursive function

used to tell someone to be quiet

In scene

used to tell someone to be quiet

Shh, be quiet

a sound used to tell someone to be silent

Shh the movie has started

a sound used to tell someone to be quiet

He made a shh sound

to go on for a period of time

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to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

coming immediately before the present

In scene

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

In scene

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

to become very bad or useless

In scene

to become very bad or useless

Everything went to shit after the manager left

disgusting dirt or offensive material

In scene

disgusting dirt or offensive material

The floor was covered in filth

a hot drink made from leaves

In scene

a hot drink made from leaves

I drink tea every morning

a hot drink made by pouring boiling water on dried leaves

I drink tea every morning

happening or existing before now

In scene

happening or existing before now

He is a former president

not less than; at the very least

In scene

not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to start being part of a situation or activity

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to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to go into a place or vehicle

In scene

to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

In scene

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

used to introduce two possibilities

In scene

used to introduce two possibilities

I don't know whether he will come

used to introduce two possibilities

I do not know whether he is coming

at the back of something

In scene

at the back of something

The cat is behind the sofa

in the space at the back of something

The ball is behind the chair

the part of the body you sit on

He fell on his behind

the person or thing that causes something to happen

She is the force behind this project

not on time

He is behind schedule

without someone knowing

He did it behind my back

to give support to someone or something

We are behind you

left in a place when you go away

He left his keys behind

silly or foolish talk

In scene

silly or foolish talk

Oh pishposh you do not need that

to make something work again

In scene

to make something work again

Can you fix my bike?

to make something stay in a certain place

Please fix the shelf to the wall

a difficult or unpleasant situation

They are in a real fix

to make the result of a contest or vote unfair in advance

They tried to fix the election

to be required or expected to do something

In scene

to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

a place where things are made

In scene

a place where things are made

This is a big factory

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 cry noisily and uncontrollably

In scene

to cry noisily and uncontrollably

The child started to blubber

the thick fat layer on whales and seals

Whales have a thick layer of blubber

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

a thread-like part of the body that carries feelings and messages

In scene

a thread-like part of the body that carries feelings and messages

He damaged a nerve in his leg

a feeling of worry or nervousness

She felt a lot of nerve before the performance

the ability to do something difficult or frightening

I don't have the nerve to do it

the ability to stay calm and not get angry

He kept his nerve during the crisis

the fact of being a particular person

In scene

the fact of being a particular person

The police confirmed his identity

the qualities that make a person or thing who they are

She is trying to discover her true identity

a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal

This expression is a simple equality

who a person is or claims to be

The passport shows her identity

the act of keeping something safe

In scene

the act of keeping something safe

The preservation of nature is important

to take something firmly with your hand

In scene

to take something firmly with your hand

She took hold of my hand

strange or unusual in appearance

In scene

strange or unusual in appearance

That is a funny looking hat

strange or unusual to look at

That clown has a funny looking nose

having a strange or unusual appearance

He is wearing a funny-looking hat

however; used to introduce a contrast

In scene

however; used to introduce a contrast

I would go except I am tired

not including

Everyone except Tom came

used to introduce a contrast

Everyone came, except you

exclude

Everyone came except him

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

In scene

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

In scene

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

I don't live there anymore

now not happening or existing

I don't live here anymore

not happening or existing now

I don't go there anymore

not happening or existing now

They don't play together anymore

informal word for eyes

In scene

informal word for eyes

Keep your peepers open

to make something by putting parts together

In scene

to make something by putting parts together

They built a house

the shape and size of a person's body

He is well-built

a short sharp sound made by teeth or cold

In scene

a short sharp sound made by teeth or cold

The ch of his teeth echoed in the cold room

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

In scene

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

to communicate with someone using words

In scene

to communicate with someone using words

I am talking to my friend

to speak to someone

I am talking to my teacher

to speak with someone

She likes talking to her friend

a conversation where someone is scolded or corrected

He got a serious talking to from his boss

existing as a fact

In scene

existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

a secret plan to do something bad

In scene

a secret plan to do something bad

They discovered the plot against the king

the solid part of the earth's surface

He bought a small plot of land

the main events of a story

The plot of the movie is exciting

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

In scene

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

Be careful

a group of words that form a unit

In scene

a group of words that form a unit

I don't know this phrase

used to show something is surprising or extreme

In scene

used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

to do something that gives an advantage to an opponent or enemy

In scene

to do something that gives an advantage to an opponent or enemy

Your anger played into his hands

to influence someone's behavior or mood

In scene

to influence someone's behavior or mood

What has gotten into him today

to enter or reach a place or device

I cannot get into the locked room

to start liking or enjoying something very much

I really got into jazz music

to start being in a situation

I want to get into politics

the basic qualities or personality of something

In scene

the basic qualities or personality of something

It is his nature to be kind

the physical world and all living things

I love spending time in nature

the physical world and living things

We must protect nature

the plants, animals, and land of the earth

I love spending time in nature

to feel pain or distress

In scene

to feel pain or distress

He suffered from a bad headache

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

to compete or fight against someone or something

In scene

to compete or fight against someone or something

She decided to go up against the new policy

to compete or fight against someone

Our team will go up against the champions

to compete or fight against someone

He had to go up against a strong player

someone who starts a fight or attack

In scene

someone who starts a fight or attack

He was the aggressor in the fight

relating to a particular person

In scene

relating to a particular person

This is a personal matter

relating to someone's character in a way that might be hurtful

His comments were too personal

connected with a specific person

I have a personal opinion

the first time something happens

In scene

the first time something happens

That was the first thing I noticed

the first thing you do at the start of a period

The first thing you need to do is register

the most important or basic piece of information about a subject

First thing you need to learn is grammar

a phrase used to say you do not want to criticize or interfere

In scene

a phrase used to say you do not want to criticize or interfere

Far be it from me to tell you how to do your job

a particular set of circumstances

In scene

a particular set of circumstances

It is a big deal

to take action to solve a problem

I can deal with this

a large quantity of something

This task takes a great deal of time

to buy and sell illegal goods

He was arrested for dealing drugs

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

to bring something to an end

In scene

to bring something to an end

We will wind up the meeting soon

to become deeply involved in something

He did not expect to wind up in this debate

to finally be in a particular situation

We wound up getting lost

to make someone feel nervous or excited

Don't wind him up before the test

to move something toward yourself

In scene

to move something toward yourself

He pulled the door open

a strong feeling that makes you want to go to or be with someone or something

I felt a strong pull towards him

to carry out an action

He tried to pull a trick on me

to take something back or remove it

He decided to pull his request

to stay alive after a dangerous event

In scene

to stay alive after a dangerous event

He survived the accident

to continue to live after someone else has died

He survived his wife by ten years

to continue to exist after a difficult situation

They survived the earthquake

to continue to live

Plants cannot survive without water

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

a powerful leader of a criminal organization

In scene

a powerful leader of a criminal organization

The chembaron controls the black market

at a short distance away

In scene

at a short distance away

My house is close to the park

paying a lot of attention to details

Please pay close attention to the details

not open

Please close the door

to surround and catch someone

The police close on the suspect

someone you fight or compete against

In scene

someone you fight or compete against

They are old enemies

used to show surprise or emphasis

In scene

used to show surprise or emphasis

By golly, you did it

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

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 indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

In scene

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every day

familiar with something because you have experienced it

I am used to the cold weather

to be right or suitable for someone or something

In scene

to be right or suitable for someone or something

This time suits me well

a set of matching jacket and trousers

He wore a black suit to the wedding

a claim or dispute brought to a court of law

He brought a suit against his neighbor

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

an informal word for a low-ranking soldier

In scene

an informal word for a low-ranking soldier

He started as a grunt

to make a low, rough noise

He grunted in response

a low, rough noise made by a person or animal

The pig let out a loud grunt

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

the maximum amount something can hold or do

In scene

the maximum amount something can hold or do

The stadium has a capacity of 50,000 people

the maximum number or amount that something can hold

The stadium has a large capacity

the position or function someone has

He is acting in the capacity of a manager

used to express anger or surprise

In scene

used to express anger or surprise

What the hell is happening

a smaller amount or number

In scene

a smaller amount or number

I want less water

to ask God to protect or help

May God bless you

too many to count

The stars are endless

not having something

She is fearless

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

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to hold something tightly

In scene

to hold something tightly

The baby clung to her mother

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

This is enough for me

a sudden attack or invasion

In scene

a sudden attack or invasion

The police conducted a raid on the building

a liquid that is sent out in small drops from a container

Use the raid to kill the insects

feeling fear

The police planned a raid

to enter a place and take things without asking

They raided the kitchen for food

to work together with others to achieve a shared goal

In scene

to work together with others to achieve a shared goal

We decided to join forces on this project

to work together as a group

We should join forces to finish the project

to use magic to cause harm

In scene

to use magic to cause harm

He cursed his enemy

something that causes trouble or harm

This addiction is a curse

a magical spell that brings bad luck

The curse lasted for years

to use rude or offensive language

Stop cursing now

the highest quality available

In scene

the highest quality available

This model is top of the line

of the highest standard or quality

They offer top of the line service

the best and most expensive of its kind

We bought a top of the line computer

a dense forest in a hot region

In scene

a dense forest in a hot region

Many animals live in the jungle

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