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Arrow — Season 2 Episode 22

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

important in history

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important in history

This is a historic building

relating to important events from the past

This is a historic day for us

to make something or someone better

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to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

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

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

You had better leave now

feeling fear

In scene

feeling fear

It was a big scare

to make someone feel fear

Don't scare me

to stop holding or carrying an object and let it rest on a surface

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to stop holding or carrying an object and let it rest on a surface

Please put down your heavy bag

to make someone feel foolish or unimportant by speaking to them unkindly

Stop putting me down

to give money as a first payment for something

We put down a deposit for the car

to write or record information on paper or in a system

Please put down your name on the list

to kill an animal to end its suffering

The vet had to put down the sick dog

to move something to a lower position

Put down the box you are holding

to move something to a lower position

Please put down your book on the table

to build something again

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to build something again

They had to rebuild the house after the fire

to build again

It takes time to rebuild trust

to build something again

They will rebuild the old bridge

to build something again

They had to rebuild the house

to catch or hold someone so they cannot escape

In scene

to catch or hold someone so they cannot escape

The hunters trapped the wolf

a dangerous or unpleasant situation that tricks someone into doing something they do not want to do

In scene

a dangerous or unpleasant situation that tricks someone into doing something they do not want to do

This contract is a trap

a piece of equipment used to catch animals or people

He set a trap for the mouse

the opening in the face used for speaking and eating

Keep your trap shut

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

In scene

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

He felt deeply hurt

to cause physical or emotional damage to someone or something

Don't hurt your brother

to make someone feel physical pain

Don't hurt your knee

feeling sad or offended

She felt hurt by his words

to move back to the place where you live

In scene

to move back to the place where you live

I want to go home now

to see or locate something

In scene

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

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

In scene

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

one single occasion

In scene

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

right now without delay

Do it at once

a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

In scene

a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

Close the door please

a movable panel that opens and closes to allow entry

The door is open

a movable barrier used to close off an entrance to a room or building

Please close the door

a panel that opens to enter a room

He is at the door

the state of continuing to live

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the state of continuing to live

Food and water are necessary for survival

to listen carefully

In scene

to listen carefully

Listen up, everyone!

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

In scene

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

No way he can win

used to express shock or that you find something hard to believe

No way you won the lottery

used to say no firmly or to decline something strongly

No way am I doing that

a phrase used to say you will not do something

No way I am doing that

in or into a place

In scene

in or into a place

It is very hot inside

the ability to enter or use something

The key lets you inside the room

the inner part or within something

The keys are inside the bag

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

easy to see or understand

In scene

easy to see or understand

The answer is obvious

used to ask about the quantity or price of something

In scene

used to ask about the quantity or price of something

How much is this

to check that something is true or correct

In scene

to check that something is true or correct

Make sure the door is locked

having no doubt; confident

Make sure of the facts

to do something to be certain that a situation is as you want it to be

Make sure the door is locked

to make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

responsibility for a problem or error

In scene

responsibility for a problem or error

It was my fault that we were late

to say someone did something wrong

It is hard to fault his work

a large break in the earth's surface

There is a fault line under this city

a bad or weak quality in a person's character

Everyone has a personal fault

the act of keeping someone or something safe

In scene

the act of keeping someone or something safe

This helmet provides protection

inside a period of time or space

In scene

inside a period of time or space

I will arrive within an hour

to appear quickly from an unexpected place or situation

In scene

to appear quickly from an unexpected place or situation

A car came out of nowhere

to appear quickly from an unexpected place or situation

The car came out of nowhere

to put something into something else

In scene

to put something into something else

The doctor will inject the medicine

to put a drug into someone's body with a needle

The doctor will inject the medicine

a road vehicle with four wheels and an engine

In scene

a road vehicle with four wheels and an engine

He drives his car to work

a separate section of a train for passengers or services

We sat in the last car of the train

a four-wheeled road vehicle

I have a red car

a serious, unexpected situation requiring immediate action

In scene

a serious, unexpected situation requiring immediate action

I have a family emergency

a serious situation needing immediate action

This is an emergency

the part of a hospital for urgent medical care

He is in the emergency

relating to or made of metal

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relating to or made of metal

The box has a metallic surface

made of or resembling metal

The paint has a metallic finish

the number 2

In scene

the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

at high speed

In scene

at high speed

He runs very fast

to not eat food for a period of time

He decided to fast for a day

showing a time later than the correct time

My watch is five minutes fast

in a strong, fixed way

The baby is fast asleep

to make something right

In scene

to make something right

Please correct my mistakes

right or true

Your answer is correct

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

a group of people related by blood or marriage

In scene

a group of people related by blood or marriage

I love my family

a set of directions for making food

Please follow the family for this dish

one part of a television or radio series

I watched the first family of the show

someone who fights crime without official authority

In scene

someone who fights crime without official authority

He acted as a vigilante to stop the thieves

taking the law into one's own hands

He became a vigilante to fight crime

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

to stop moving or working to recover energy

In scene

to stop moving or working to recover energy

I need some rest

the part that is left

In scene

the part that is left

I will do the rest tomorrow

a thing that holds or supports something

He used a foot rest

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 make something new or bring into existence

In scene

to make something new or bring into existence

I want to create a new account

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to anticipate receiving or experiencing something, often something unpleasant

You are looking for trouble

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to search for something or someone that is missing

I am looking for my keys

that is enough; no more

In scene

that is enough; no more

That is enough

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

as much as needed

This is enough for me

a specific area or division

In scene

a specific area or division

He lives in this precinct

a division of a city policed by a single station

The suspect was taken to the local precinct

a local police station and the area it serves

The officer returned to the precinct

an area where people vote in an election

I walked to my precinct to cast my vote

one of two equal parts of something

In scene

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

to discharge a gun

In scene

to discharge a gun

He fired a shot

a photograph taken with a camera

That is a great shot

completely spoiled or destroyed

My car engine is shot

a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink

He ordered a shot of tequila

to begin to be something

In scene

to begin to be something

She wants to become a doctor

to change into a particular state or condition

Water will become ice

to look good on someone

That dress really becomes you

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 arrive at a place

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to arrive at a place

How do I get to the station

to start doing something

In scene

to start doing something

We will get to the main topic soon

to have the chance to do something

In scene

to have the chance to do something

You get to meet the director

to cause someone to feel annoyed, worried, or discouraged

His constant talking really gets to me

a structure with walls and a roof

In scene

a structure with walls and a roof

This building is very tall

to make something by putting parts together

They are building a new house

the process of making a structure

The building of the new house is almost finished

to gradually become something over time

They are building on their past success

the state of not being in danger or harm

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the state of not being in danger or harm

Please prioritize your safety

a device that stops something from firing or working

In scene

a device that stops something from firing or working

Always check the safety before handling the gun

a defensive player in American football

The safety tackled the runner

a part of a gun that stops it from firing

He clicked the safety on

to achieve something

In scene

to achieve something

She finally made it

to succeed in getting somewhere

I will make it to the concert

to cause something to be a certain way

Please make it easy

to stay alive or last through a difficult experience

Many people did not make it through the storm

to succeed in doing something

He worked hard to make it

to cause something to become something

Make it a rule to arrive on time

to cause something to appear a certain way

Don't make it look so difficult

to prepare or create something

I will make it for dinner

to succeed in arriving at a place or achieving a goal

We will make it on time

not high or great in amount, level, or rank

In scene

not high or great in amount, level, or rank

The price is very low

a very bad or unsuccessful point

That was the low of his career

not kind or fair

That was a low act

not loud

She speaks in a low voice

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

the area within a certain distance from a central point

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the area within a certain distance from a central point

There are many shops within a one-mile radius

to fall down suddenly

In scene

to fall down suddenly

The old building collapsed

an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

In scene

an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

Love can cause pain

a baked food made from flour and water

This pain is fresh

someone or something that is annoying

Stop being a pain

to become calm and in control again

In scene

to become calm and in control again

Pull yourself together and stop crying

to leave a place or building

In scene

to leave a place or building

You should get out of the house

to become known by many people

The news will get out eventually

to let a feeling or emotion come out

You should get out your anger

to take something out of a place

Get the key out of the lock

a substance that can explode

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a substance that can explode

The explosive was dangerous

to completely destroy a building or structure

The police found an explosive in the building

happening suddenly with great force

The situation had an explosive effect

used to express a strong desire for something different

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used to express a strong desire for something different

If only I had more time

to lower your head or body as a sign of respect

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to lower your head or body as a sign of respect

He bowed to the king

a tool used to shoot arrows

In scene

a tool used to shoot arrows

He uses a bow and arrow

the front part of a ship or boat

The sailors stood at the bow

a decorative knot made by tying a ribbon or string

She wore a red bow

to make a serious promise

In scene

to make a serious promise

He vowed to return

without any doubt

In scene

without any doubt

I am certain that he is right

sure to happen

Success is certain

relating to one specific person or thing

She has a certain charm

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

at an earlier time

In scene

at an earlier time

She previously worked here

at an earlier time

I met her previously

a person who fights in an army

In scene

a person who fights in an army

He is a brave soldier

a person who serves in an army

The soldier is guarding the camp

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

In scene

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

See you tomorrow

secret information collected about another country

In scene

secret information collected about another country

They gathered intelligence about the enemy

the ability to learn and understand

She has high intelligence

the ability to learn, understand, and think

She has great intelligence

a statement that you will definitely do something

In scene

a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

a small yellow bird that sings

In scene

a small yellow bird that sings

The canary sings beautifully

to make a sick person healthy

In scene

to make a sick person healthy

The doctor cured the patient

to make an illness or problem go away

In scene

to make an illness or problem go away

The medicine cured her

to preserve food with salt or smoke

They cure the meat with salt

something that makes you healthy

They found a cure for the flu

to cause something to go somewhere

In scene

to cause something to go somewhere

I will send him to school

to send information to someone

I will send an email to him

moving ahead in a direction

Please send the letter to my house

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I send to do this

the person that or any person that

In scene

the person that or any person that

Whoever arrives first wins

the person who

Whoever knows the answer should raise their hand

the act of taking air in and out of the body

In scene

the act of taking air in and out of the body

He is breathing deeply

the process of taking air into and out of your lungs

Deep breathing helps you relax

to take air into your lungs

Deep breathing helps you relax

to show the way to a place or person

In scene

to show the way to a place or person

Their leading was very helpful

to make something happen or result in something

This is leading to success

most important or influential

She is leading the team

most important or successful

She is a leading expert in her field

before now; in the past

In scene

before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

feeling a loss of hope

In scene

feeling a loss of hope

He felt desperate after the accident

feeling that you have no other choice

They were desperate for help

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to go back to a place or activity

In scene

to go back to a place or activity

I will get back to work soon

to reply or speak to someone again later

I will get back to you soon

scattered pieces of waste or remains

In scene

scattered pieces of waste or remains

The street was covered in debris

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

a group of vehicles traveling together

In scene

a group of vehicles traveling together

The trucks moved in a convoy

a group of vehicles traveling together for safety

The trucks traveled in a convoy

a reason or purpose

In scene

a reason or purpose

I did it for her sake

a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice

I ordered a glass of sake

a reason or purpose

I did it for the sake of peace

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