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Arrow — Season 1 Episode 7

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very angry and ready to fight or argue

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very angry and ready to fight or argue

Be careful, she is on the warpath

a person who makes sure rules are followed

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a person who makes sure rules are followed

He is a strict law enforcer

to keep away from something

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to keep away from something

Stay away from the fire

a human being

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a human being

He is a good person

a human individual

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a human individual

Every person is different

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

a liquid that you can drink

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a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

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to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

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

I want a cold drink

a person who kills someone

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a person who kills someone

The police caught the killer

something that causes a specific effect

The heat today is a real killer

very good or impressive

That was a killer performance

a feeling of being nervous or upset

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a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

the number 100

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the number 100

I have one hundred dollars

to direct your attention or respect toward something

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to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to give money for something

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to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

to give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

given money for work done

This is a paid position

money given for work done

He received his pay yesterday

to give attention to someone or something

Please pay attention to the teacher

money given for work

I receive my pay every month

to get money for work done

This job pays well

money received for work

My pay is deposited monthly

to give someone the money you owe them

I need to pay my credit card debt

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to experience a bad result for something you did

You will pay for what you did

to go to see someone or a place

We will pay a visit to the museum

to get possession of something

I will pay for the book

to make someone feel happy

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to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

used to make a polite request

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used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

a Japanese dish of vinegared rice with raw fish or other ingredients

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a Japanese dish of vinegared rice with raw fish or other ingredients

Sushi is a healthy meal

a Japanese dish of cold rice with fish or vegetables

I like eating sushi

to cut off dead or unwanted parts of a plant

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to cut off dead or unwanted parts of a plant

I need to prune the tree

a dried plum

She ate a prune

to get rid of things that are not needed

You should prune the unnecessary items from your list

a person who is very wrinkled, especially from being in water too long

After the long bath he looked like a prune

at an earlier time

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at an earlier time

She previously worked here

at an earlier time

I met her previously

to express the character or qualities of something

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to express the character or qualities of something

The results speak for themselves

to be in a romantic relationship with someone

He is spoken for and not available

to be already claimed by someone else

This seat is already spoken for

to request or reserve something for yourself

I want to speak for that room

a very unpleasant person

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a very unpleasant person

Stop being such a bastard

a person who works very hard

He is a hard working bastard

a child born to parents who are not married to each other

The child was born a bastard

a very rude or offensive word for a person you dislike

He acted like a complete bastard

to give aid or support to someone

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to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

a person who gives opinions on art or performances

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a person who gives opinions on art or performances

The movie critic liked the film

to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

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to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

The storm destroyed the village

to break something so it cannot be used again

The storm destroyed the old house

to beat someone very easily in a game or competition

We destroyed the other team in the game

to end the life of a living thing

They had to destroy the sick dog

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

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a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

She is wearing a blue dress

to make something look more attractive

We should dress the cake with fresh fruit

to put clothing on yourself

I need to dress for work

to clean and cover an injury

The nurse will dress the wound

to produce tears from the eyes

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to produce tears from the eyes

The baby started to cry

to ask for something in an urgent way

She cried for help

to make a loud sound or yell

He cried out in pain

to have enough money to buy or do something

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to have enough money to buy or do something

I cannot afford a new car

to have enough money or time for something

I cannot afford a new car

to give or supply something

The tree affords us shade

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

going far down from the surface or having great depth

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going far down from the surface or having great depth

The ocean is very deep

having a low sound

He has a deep voice

very strong or intense

He has a deep love for music

having a lot of money

He has deep pockets

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

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to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

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

Please sit on this chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

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

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

to see or locate something

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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

not including

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not including

Everyone was there except for John

not including someone or something

Everyone arrived except for John

used to introduce the only thing that is not included

Everyone came except for John

not different

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not different

We have the same car

a thing that is being talked about

I saw the same man yesterday

the floor above the ground floor

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the floor above the ground floor

My bedroom is upstairs

the ways people share news and information

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the ways people share news and information

Social media is very popular

one of two equal parts of something

The media of the path was marked

groups that report the news

The media reported on the event

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg

She bought a new pair of media

of a higher quality or more suitable

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of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

You had better leave now

the use of physical force to hurt someone

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the use of physical force to hurt someone

Violence is never the answer

to give up something valuable for a purpose

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to give up something valuable for a purpose

He sacrificed his time for the team

to kill a person or animal as an offering to a god or spirit

People used to sacrifice animals

to give up something valuable for a purpose

She sacrificed her career for her family

something given up for a greater cause

It was a huge sacrifice

to keep someone or something from harm

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to keep someone or something from harm

We must protect the environment

to keep someone or something from being harmed

The mother protected her child from the rain

to keep something safe

We must protect the environment

used to show annoyance or emphasis

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used to show annoyance or emphasis

He is a friggin idiot

used to add emphasis, often informal

It is friggin cold outside

a rude word used to emphasize something

Close that friggin door

at the back of something

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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

a long and violent disagreement between people

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a long and violent disagreement between people

The two families had a long vendetta

a small furry pet animal

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a small furry pet animal

The kitty is very cute

to go away from someone or something

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to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

the side opposite to right

Turn left here

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

used to introduce two possibilities

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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

to fire a gun toward someone or something

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to fire a gun toward someone or something

The hunter shot at the deer

an opportunity to do something

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an opportunity to do something

I want a shot at the job

not easy; requiring effort

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not easy; requiring effort

This exam is very difficult

something that is difficult to deal with

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something that is difficult to deal with

I have a problem with my car

a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

Thanks for the help, it was no problem

without any difficulty

This is a big problem

a question or situation that causes difficulty

This math problem is hard

as it seems or appears

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as it seems or appears

Apparently, he forgot the meeting

to link or bring together

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to link or bring together

Please connect the wires

to join or be joined

Connect the printer to the computer

to spend time together with someone

I like to connect with new people

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

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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

something that is essential for success or survival

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something that is essential for success or survival

Tourism is the lifeblood of this city

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

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used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

a person who hates or fights another

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a person who hates or fights another

They were enemies for years

to move something toward yourself

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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 leave a place or situation

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to leave a place or situation

Get out of the room right now

to keep away from or not go into

I want to get out of this meeting

to receive an advantage or gain from something

What did you get out of that class

to leave or go away from a place

You should get out of the house

to go away from a place

Get out of my room

an edible fungus with a stalk and cap

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an edible fungus with a stalk and cap

I like mushrooms on my pizza

to increase or spread rapidly

New houses are mushrooming in the area

to a very high degree

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to a very high degree

It is extremely hot today

to feel happy about something that will happen

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to feel happy about something that will happen

I look forward to meeting you

to feel happy or excited about something that is going to happen in the future

I look forward to meeting you

one of two equal parts of something

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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

relating to China

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relating to China

He is Chinese

the style of cooking from China

I love Chinese food

the language spoken in China

I am learning to speak Chinese

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

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taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

Be careful

the feeling of worry caused by demands

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the feeling of worry caused by demands

He is under a lot of pressure

the strong effect of something pushing against something else

The water pressure is high

to try to make someone do something

They pressured him to sign the paper

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

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to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

total or with full effort

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total or with full effort

They went all out to win the game

having no more of something

We are all out of milk

using all your energy and effort

I will go all out for this project

doing something as much as possible

They went all out to win the game

complete or full

They launched an all out attack

with maximum effort or energy

They went all out to win the game

to make someone remember something

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to make someone remember something

Please remind me to call him

a loving nickname for someone

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a loving nickname for someone

Good night, my sweet pea

to go inside or become part of something

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to go inside or become part of something

She went into the room

to be silent and unhappy because you are angry

He will go into a sulk if you say that

to talk about something in detail

I do not want to go into the details

pleasing to the eye or mind

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pleasing to the eye or mind

She has a beautiful voice

very pleasing to look at

She is a beautiful woman

expected to be completed or delivered by a certain time

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expected to be completed or delivered by a certain time

The report is due tomorrow

exactly or directly in a certain direction

The wind is blowing due north

expected to happen or arrive

The train is due at 5 PM

money that you owe as a membership fee or obligation

I need to pay my monthly dues

an action that is against the law

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an action that is against the law

Stealing is a crime

the act of betraying your country

He was punished for the crime of betraying his country

an act that is against the law

Stealing is a serious crime

a supply of goods kept for sale or use

In scene

a supply of goods kept for sale or use

The store has a large stock of books

a liquid made by boiling meat, bones, or vegetables, used in cooking

I used chicken stock for the soup

a unit of ownership in a company

He bought stock in a tech company

a boy or man who has the same parents as you

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a boy or man who has the same parents as you

I have one brother

a male sibling

My brother is a student

a male sibling

He is my older brother

to permit or allow someone to do something

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to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

to give a part of something to others

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to give a part of something to others

I will share my food with you

to use something at the same time as others

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to use something at the same time as others

I share a room with him

to have something in common with someone

We share the same hobby

a part or portion of something

This is your share

using something with others at the same time

We share the same office

to need to pay or give something to someone

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to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you ten dollars

caused by or happening because of something

He owes his success to hard work

to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you five dollars

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

In scene

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

to make something right

In scene

to make something right

Please correct my mistakes

right or true

Your answer is correct

to receive something that is offered

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to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

to accept or endure something

You should take it as a gift

to accept a situation as it is

You have to take it as it is

to accept a difficult situation

I cannot take it anymore

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

feeling unwell

In scene

feeling unwell

I feel sick today

slang for very good or impressive

That car is sick

causing a feeling of disgust or strong disapproval

This is a sick joke

annoyed or bored with something you have experienced for too long

I am sick of this noise

to keep something in your hand or arms

In scene

to keep something in your hand or arms

She held the baby in her arms

to be kept in a place by the police or authorities

The suspect was held by police

to arrange and carry out an event

They held a meeting last week

to feel a bad feeling toward someone for something they did

He held a grudge against his boss

to keep someone in a place and stop them from leaving

The police held the suspect for questioning

another time

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another time

Please try again

in an exact manner

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in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

the red liquid that flows through your body

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the red liquid that flows through your body

Blood carries oxygen

the red liquid that moves through the body

There was blood on the floor

very big

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very big

He lives in a grand house

very good or pleasant

That is a grand idea

very fine or magnificent

They live in a grand house

a thousand dollars

The car cost ten grand

as much as is needed

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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

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