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Arrow — Season 2 Episode 16

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used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

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used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

What the hell are you doing

used to express surprise, frustration, or indifference

What the hell is that

used to express surprise or anger

What the hell you broke it

to do something very well

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to do something very well

She excels in mathematics

without a doubt

In scene

without a doubt

I will be there for sure

to say that you accept or agree with something

I will help you for sure

having no doubt; confident

I know for sure that it is true

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

the first example of something new

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the first example of something new

This is the first prototype of the car

the first or original model of something

They are testing a new prototype

to send something to a place or organization

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to send something to a place or organization

Please send in your application

to order people to go into a place

The government sent in troops to stop the riot

to cause someone or something to go to a place

Please send in your application form today

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

to enter a place or group secretly

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to enter a place or group secretly

Spies infiltrated the organization

in the same place or group as each other

In scene

in the same place or group as each other

We study together

in a romantic relationship again after a breakup

They got back together recently

to join separate parts to make a single whole

How much is it all together

in a sensible and well-planned way

She is a very together person

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

In scene

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

a set of directions telling someone what to do

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a set of directions telling someone what to do

Follow the instructions carefully

the process of learning or teaching skills

The school provides quality instruction

the act of teaching someone how to do something

He received instruction in piano

a human being

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a human being

There was a body on the floor

the physical structure of a person or animal

In scene

the physical structure of a person or animal

Exercise is good for your body

a group of people who are part of an organization

The governing body meets today

a physical thing

This metal body reflects light

an informal way to say no

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an informal way to say no

Do you want to go? Nah.

a person hired to protect someone

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a person hired to protect someone

He has a professional bodyguard

a person employed to protect someone from harm

The celebrity hired a bodyguard

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

a large number of

In scene

a large number of

I have many books

to reach a place

In scene

to reach a place

I got home late

to get or receive something

In scene

to get or receive something

He got a new car

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

a metric unit of liquid measurement equal to one thousandth of a liter

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a metric unit of liquid measurement equal to one thousandth of a liter

Add 500 milliliters of water to the pot

to feel thankful for something

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to feel thankful for something

I appreciate your help

to not like or be annoyed by something

I would appreciate it if you stopped bothering me

to recognize the worth of something

I appreciate your help

to understand the full meaning or importance of something

I appreciate the effort you put into this

a document or proof of someone's skills or identity

In scene

a document or proof of someone's skills or identity

She provided her credentials for the job

happening before a medical operation

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happening before a medical operation

The patient needs a pre op assessment

the area where patients wait before surgery

Please wait in the pre op

before a medical operation

He is in pre op

the evening before today

In scene

the evening before today

I slept well last night

the evening before today

I went to the cinema last night

the fire of hell in some religions

In scene

the fire of hell in some religions

He warned them about the eternal hellfire

the fire of hell in some religious or fictional beliefs

He feared the hellfire

the two long parts of the body from shoulder to hand

In scene

the two long parts of the body from shoulder to hand

He folded his arms

a gun or other weapon used in fighting

He was caught carrying arms

to move backward or return to a previous state

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to move backward or return to a previous state

The army had to fall back

an alternative option if the first one fails

You need a plan to fall back on

to move backward or return to a previous state

The soldiers had to fall back

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 damage something with an explosion

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to damage something with an explosion

They planned to blow up the old bridge

damaged with an explosion

Everyone looked at the blown up car

to break apart with force and noise

The bridge was blown up during the war

to mark information as secret and not for public access

In scene

to mark information as secret and not for public access

The government decided to classify the document

to put things into groups

We classify books by genre

to put into a group or category

Scientists classify animals by species

kept hidden from the public

The government decided to classify the document

a small area of still water

In scene

a small area of still water

The hotel has a big pool

a game played on a table with balls and cues

Let's play a game of pool

a supply or collection of something

We have a pool of talented candidates

a group of people such as police or military

In scene

a group of people such as police or military

The task force is investigating the case

a group of people working together on a specific job

The company created a task force to solve the problem

a group of people brought together to do a specific job

The task force completed the investigation

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 take something out

In scene

to take something out

He extracted the key from the lock

a liquid taken from a plant

I used vanilla extract for the cake

at high speed

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at high speed

The city is growing rapidly

to make something happen

In scene

to make something happen

This can trigger an allergy

a part of a gun that you pull to fire it

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a part of a gun that you pull to fire it

He pulled the trigger

a part of a gun that you pull to fire it

He pulled the trigger

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

In scene

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

It was a difficult choice

of very good quality

We were served choice wine

the thing that someone prefers most

This blue dress is my choice

not moving

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not moving

Stand still

despite what was said

In scene

despite what was said

It was raining, but he still went out

happening until now or even now

I am still waiting

to go again to a place or topic

In scene

to go again to a place or topic

I went back to the office

return to

Let's get back to work

a person who sells things

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a person who sells things

He is a car dealer

something that helps you or gives you a good result

In scene

something that helps you or gives you a good result

This plan has many benefits

an event to raise money for a cause

They organized a benefit for the children

to get something good from something

You will benefit from this course

content

Exercise has many benefits for health

very pleasing or beautiful

In scene

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

a person who is kind and pleasant

She is a lovely person

nice or enjoyable

We had a lovely day at the park

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

a business where people keep and borrow money

In scene

a business where people keep and borrow money

I have a bank account

to keep or store something for later use

You should bank your savings for later

the land along the side of a river

We sat on the river bank

to lean or tilt to one side

The plane banked to the left

not in the same way

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not in the same way

We think differently

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

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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

deserving respect or praise

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deserving respect or praise

He is an honorable man

of the highest quality or most favorable

In scene

of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

kind thoughts or wishes for someone

Please give her my best

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

a crime where someone breaks a window and quickly steals things

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a crime where someone breaks a window and quickly steals things

The thieves committed a smash and grab at the store

a place where something is kept and honored

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a place where something is kept and honored

They visited a small shrine in the village

the act of stealing from a place or person

In scene

the act of stealing from a place or person

The police investigated the robbery

the crime of stealing things

The police are investigating the robbery

a person who works for different companies on separate jobs, not as a permanent employee

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a person who works for different companies on separate jobs, not as a permanent employee

He is a freelancer who takes on projects from different companies

a person who works for different companies without a long contract

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a person who works for different companies without a long contract

She prefers being a freelancer because she can choose her own hours

a person who works for different companies on a project basis

She works as a freelancer

to do something a little, not seriously

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to do something a little, not seriously

He likes to dabble in painting

happening or done before the usual or expected time

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happening or done before the usual or expected time

I arrived early today

at a time before the present

We arrived early

near the beginning of a period of time

I woke up early today

no more than

In scene

no more than

It is only a scratch

being the one and only

In scene

being the one and only

You are my only friend

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

I have only two dollars

able to help or be used

In scene

able to help or be used

This map is very useful

informal word for dollar

In scene

informal word for dollar

It only costs five bucks

a male deer, especially an adult one

The buck has large antlers

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

He tried to pass the buck to his colleague

to try very hard to get something

He is bucking for a promotion this year

a short clicking sound made with the tongue

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a short clicking sound made with the tongue

He gave a tsk of disappointment

to have something as part of a group or activity

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to have something as part of a group or activity

The study involving students was successful

not quite but close

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not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

a piece of land surrounded by water

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a piece of land surrounded by water

This is a small island

a piece of land completely surrounded by water

They live on a small island

a piece of land surrounded by water

Hawaii is a famous island

to a large extent

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to a large extent

This car is far better

until the present time

In scene

until the present time

So far everything is good

a long way away

The store is too far

left to be done or completed

How far are you with your homework

total; used to emphasize

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total; used to emphasize

It was a complete surprise

to bring to an end

Please complete the form

to make something have all its parts

You must complete the puzzle

having all parts; finished

The set is now complete

a shift in the way a situation is developing

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a shift in the way a situation is developing

She turned the room into a gym

a chance to do something in a sequence

It is your turn now

to pass something to someone else

Please turn the book to him

to move a switch or knob to make a device start working

Turn the knob to start the machine

not important and easy to replace

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not important and easy to replace

He felt that he was expendable

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

In scene

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

In scene

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to make something weaker or less effective

In scene

to make something weaker or less effective

This mistake could compromise the security

to reach an agreement by each giving up something

We need to compromise to solve the problem

an agreement where each side gives up something

We reached a compromise

the state of having no light

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the state of having no light

The room is very dark

having a color that is not light

He has dark hair

not known or seen by most people

They have a dark past

feeling unhappy or without hope

He had a dark thought

a metal disk given for achievement

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a metal disk given for achievement

He won a gold medal

to win a medal in a competition

She hopes to medal in the race

an alcoholic drink made from grain

In scene

an alcoholic drink made from grain

I would like a beer

an alcoholic drink made from grains

I would like a beer

to give someone something

Can you beer me the pen

to give someone a drink, especially an alcoholic one

Let me beer you a drink

a team sport played with a stick and a small ball

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a team sport played with a stick and a small ball

He plays lacrosse at university

a business exchange

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a business exchange

The transaction was completed

a type of chemical substance

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a type of chemical substance

Hydroxy cyclosarin is a chemical agent

an action that is against the law

In scene

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

to ask someone to come or join

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to ask someone to come or join

I will invite him to join us

a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or do something

I received an invite to the wedding

to make people want to come in or join

I will invite my friends to the party

to continue despite difficulties

In scene

to continue despite difficulties

I know it is hard, but hang in there

a particular area or position

In scene

a particular area or position

I like these places

areas or buildings where something is located

We visited many beautiful places

a particular spot or location

These are nice places to visit

to put something in a particular position

She places the book on the table

something that encourages you to do something

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something that encourages you to do something

The bonus is a great incentive for the staff

almost not; by a very small amount

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almost not; by a very small amount

I could barely see the road

a mistake or imperfection

In scene

a mistake or imperfection

There is a small flaw in the diamond

the use of violence to achieve political goals

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the use of violence to achieve political goals

Terrorism is a major global problem

to move through water using your body

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to move through water using your body

I like to swim

an act of moving through water using your body

I like to swim in the sea

to be successful or stay afloat

The new business will swim

a meeting where you learn something

I am going to my swim lesson

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