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Arrow — Season 1 Episode 22

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to perform a role in a film or play

In scene

to perform a role in a film or play

He plays a doctor in the movie

to take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

In scene

to take part in a game, sport, or other enjoyable activity

The children play in the garden

to handle a situation in a certain way

You should play it safe

to perform music on a musical instrument

Can you play a song

to form a picture in your mind

In scene

to form a picture in your mind

Imagine a beautiful beach

to create a picture in your mind

Just imagine a world without war

to form a mental image of something

Imagine you are on a beach

the ability to enter or use something

In scene

the ability to enter or use something

I have access to the building

to get into a place or system

You can access the files here

a response to a question

In scene

a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

a person who kills someone for money or political reasons

In scene

a person who kills someone for money or political reasons

The assassin was caught by the police

a machine that moves people up and down in a building

In scene

a machine that moves people up and down in a building

The elevator is broken

a machine that moves people up and down in a building

The elevator stopped at the third floor

a machine that moves people up and down between floors in a building

Please wait for the next elevator

not normal or common

In scene

not normal or common

There was nothing out of the ordinary

to make something different

In scene

to make something different

I need to alter my plans

a table used for religious ceremonies

They placed the flowers on the altar

to move in the direction of a place

In scene

to move in the direction of a place

I am heading to the store

the direction something is moving or facing

What is our current heading

the title of a section in a text

Write a heading for this paragraph

to move toward a place

I am heading home now

to go in a particular direction

The ship is heading north

a small quantity or degree

In scene

a small quantity or degree

I am a little bit tired

to a small degree

I am a little bit tired

to a great degree

In scene

to a great degree

I am super tired

higher than something in position

The prefix super indicates a position above

very good or great

This cake is super

a person who manages a building

Call the super for the leak

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

In scene

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

to be successful in a test or exam

In scene

to be successful in a test or exam

I passed the exam

to say no to an offer or request

I will pass on that offer

to move past someone or something

He passed the car

an official document that lets you enter a place

I have a security pass

no longer fashionable or modern

This hat is passé

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

something you get for winning

In scene

something you get for winning

He won a prize

someone or something very good or valuable

That vintage car is a real prize

to think something is very important

I prize our friendship

a period of 60 seconds

In scene

a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree

One degree contains sixty minutes

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn it, I forgot my keys

an exclamation used to show frustration, anger, or disappointment

Damn it I missed the bus

happening or done after the usual or expected time

In scene

happening or done after the usual or expected time

We had a late night meal

a night when you stay awake or go to bed later than usual

It was a late night arrival

happening or done not long ago

That was a late night change

a social event that happens late at night

We went to a late-night party

not often

In scene

not often

I rarely eat meat

almost never; very seldom

I rarely go to the cinema

a choice that you make after thinking

In scene

a choice that you make after thinking

It was a difficult decision

the act of choosing between two or more possibilities

He made a difficult decision

to take place

In scene

to take place

What happened?

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

how tall something is

In scene

how tall something is

The height of the wall is two meters

the highest or most successful point of something

She reached the height of her career

a device that explodes

In scene

a device that explodes

The bomb exploded

very good or impressive

The party was bomb

to perform very poorly on a test or task

This new song is the bomb

something that causes a sudden shock or surprise

She dropped a bomb

not a single thing

In scene

not a single thing

There is nothing here

not a single thing

I have nothing in my hand

still there after others have gone

There is nothing left

not anything

There is nothing in the box

to move downward

In scene

to move downward

Be careful not to drop the plate

to get smaller in size or amount

Put one drop of oil in the pan

to leave something at a specific place

I will drop you off at school

to stop doing or talking about something

Please drop the subject now

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

In scene

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

a planned way or path to follow

In scene

a planned way or path to follow

The ship changed its course

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will come

a series of lessons on a particular subject

I am taking an English course

one part of a meal, such as a starter or main dish

The first course was soup

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

one part of a meal, such as a starter or main dish

I liked the main course

a continuous period of time

During the course of the day

a way of doing something

The ship changed its course

an area of land used for a sport or activity

The golf course is very large

a series of classes or lessons on a particular subject

I am taking an English course

any person

In scene

any person

Can anyone help me?

a serious promise

In scene

a serious promise

He took an oath

to express the character or qualities of something

In scene

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

connected to the different groups of people

In scene

connected to the different groups of people

Racial equality is important

the main building or place where a company or organization works

In scene

the main building or place where a company or organization works

The army set up its headquarters here

the main building where a company is managed

The company headquarters is in London

feeling fear

In scene

feeling fear

He was scared of the dark

feeling fear or worry

She is scared of dogs

feeling fear

I am scared of spiders

a hand with fingers closed tightly

In scene

a hand with fingers closed tightly

He clenched his fist

to strike someone with a clenched hand

He fisted the table

to learn or discover something

In scene

to learn or discover something

I will find out the answer

to discover that someone has done something wrong or dishonest

I hope he does not find out

to discover or get facts about something

I want to find out the truth

in a way that is not known or explained

In scene

in a way that is not known or explained

I will finish it somehow

a secret plan by a group of people

In scene

a secret plan by a group of people

The police uncovered a conspiracy

a secret plan by a group to do something harmful

They were accused of conspiracy

to make something last longer

In scene

to make something last longer

Don't draw out the meeting

to get someone to talk or share information

He tried to draw out the shy student

to pull or take something out

She drew out a letter from the envelope

to a certain limit or amount

In scene

to a certain limit or amount

It can take up to ten days

having the ability or strength to do something

I am not up to going out today

to be engaged in an activity

What are you up to

the duty or choice of a person

The choice is up to you

used to say the maximum amount

Up to five people can sit here

depending on someone to choose

It is up to you

to be busy or involved with something

What have you been up to lately

in any case

In scene

in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

related to the army or war

In scene

related to the army or war

He joined the military

to reach a place

In scene

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

In scene

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to get or receive something

In scene

to get or receive something

He got a new car

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

not morally right or acceptable

In scene

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

a person who kills many people one after another

In scene

a person who kills many people one after another

The police caught the serial killer

not less than; at the very least

In scene

not less than; at the very least

At least three people came

used to say something positive despite a problem

It was cold but at least we had a heater

to a small degree

I am not in the least bit worried

the smallest in amount or degree

This is the least expensive room

an unknown or unspecified person

In scene

an unknown or unspecified person

Somebody is at the door

a person of importance or high status

She acts like she is really somebody

an unknown person

I need somebody to help me

the state of being left outside without protection

In scene

the state of being left outside without protection

Exposure to cold is dangerous

the state of being seen by many people

The movie gave her a lot of exposure

the act of making something known

The reporter started an exposure of the truth

to move to a lower place or location

In scene

to move to a lower place or location

Please come down from the ladder

to be determined by a particular factor or source

It all comes down to money

to go to a lower level, or to become less in price, amount, or temperature

Prices will come down soon

to be very strict or severe with someone

The teacher came down on the student

to move from a higher to a lower place

The rain began to come down

to move from a higher place to a lower one

The plane will come down soon

to travel to a place, often from a larger area

You should come down to our office

to sleep deeply and comfortably

In scene

to sleep deeply and comfortably

Goodnight, sleep tight.

the act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement

In scene

the act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement

The company was sued for copyright infringement

of a higher quality or more suitable

In scene

of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to a greater extent

In scene

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

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

You had better leave now

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

In scene

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

In scene

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

She wants to ride her new bike

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

The roller coaster is a fun ride

a journey in a vehicle

The ride to the airport was long

to criticize or complain to someone repeatedly

Stop riding me about my mistakes

to sit on something and travel on it

I like to ride my bike

to sit on and control a moving animal

She loves to ride horses

to sit on something and travel on it

We ride the bus to school

to sit on something and move

They went for a ride

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 arrange things to work together

In scene

to arrange things to work together

We need to coordinate our efforts

to arrange and manage activities or people

I need to coordinate the project team

a set of numbers that show a location

Enter the coordinates of the city

not completely, close to

In scene

not completely, close to

It is nearly time to go

at some time in the past

In scene

at some time in the past

I once lived here

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

right now without delay

Do it at once

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

a nation with its own government

In scene

a nation with its own government

Turkey is a republic

not difficult

In scene

not difficult

This task is easier

not as hard to do or understand

This math problem is easier than the last one

not difficult

There is an easier way to solve this

to start using a computer system

In scene

to start using a computer system

Please log on to the website

to enter a computer system by using a password

You need a password to log on

the possibility of being hurt or harmed

In scene

the possibility of being hurt or harmed

The sign warns of danger

to make something clear or understandable

In scene

to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain this

a statement that makes something clear

Please explain the rules to me

to make something clear or easy to understand

Can you explain this math problem to me

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

Can you explain this rule

one of the twelve parts of a year

In scene

one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

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 get into a computer system without permission

In scene

to get into a computer system without permission

He tried to hack the system

to cut something with rough heavy blows

In scene

to cut something with rough heavy blows

He hacked the branch off the tree

to deal with or handle a difficult situation

I cannot hack this work anymore

a person who does a job badly or without care

He is just a political hack

a device for making calls

In scene

a device for making calls

The phone is on the table

to make a telephone call

I will phone you tomorrow

a device used to make calls and access the internet

My phone is charging

not any person

In scene

not any person

Nobody is home

no person at all

Nobody was in the room

no person

He felt like a nobody

a person of no importance or influence

He felt like a nobody at school

to go back to a place you were before

In scene

to go back to a place you were before

He had to run back to the house

to get something

In scene

to get something

He acquired a new skill

to feel interested in or worried about someone or something

In scene

to feel interested in or worried about someone or something

I care about my grades

to like or think highly of someone

I care about my friends

moving from inside to outside a place

In scene

moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

to make someone or something late

In scene

to make someone or something late

Traffic held me up

to manage in a difficult situation

How are you holding up

to manage a difficult situation

He held up well during the stress

to raise something in the air

Please hold up your hand

to stay true or strong over time

The theory still holds up

to rob someone using a weapon

They tried to hold up the store

to lift or keep something in a raised position

These pillars hold up the roof

to physically keep something in place or to remain valid under pressure

The pillars hold up the roof

to ask someone to stop and wait for a moment

Please hold up while I lock the door

to be able to be accepted or proven true when examined

Your theory does not hold up

to remain strong or successful

He is holding up well after the accident

any object or matter

In scene

any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

I don't have anything

feeling fear

In scene

feeling fear

She is afraid of spiders

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid I cannot help you

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid that we are late

to go back to a place

In scene

to go back to a place

I will return to my home

to move back to a place or state

She will return to work tomorrow

to go back to a topic or place

I will return to this topic later

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

In scene

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

not far away

In scene

not far away

The park is near my house

very close to happening

It is near lunchtime

to come close to something

The runner nears the finish line

at a short distance away

My house is near the park

a member of the police force

In scene

a member of the police force

The cop stopped the car

to take or get something

I copped a new shirt at the store

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

In scene

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

I will be there in one hour

one of the twenty-four parts of a day

We will leave in one hour

a period of 60 minutes

I will be there in an hour

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have lots of friends

many times or often

I visit her lots

a group of people

I saw lots of people

a method of deciding something by chance

We decided by drawing lots

a large amount of something

I have lots of friends

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