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Arrow — Season 3 Episode 2

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CEFR level

a written note sent to someone

In scene

a written note sent to someone

I wrote a letter

a certificate given for achievement in sports

He earned a letter for his performance on the team

a symbol in an alphabet

A is a letter

in every detail, without any changes

He followed the instructions to the letter

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing 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 collection of papers or digital data

In scene

a collection of papers or digital data

I opened the file

a line of people one behind another

The students walked in a file

to give a document to an official person or office

You must file your report today

a tool with a rough surface used to smooth or shape things

She used a nail file

a piece of information sent to someone

In scene

a piece of information sent to someone

I sent you a message

to send information to someone

I will message him later

a piece of information sent to someone

She left a message for you

a written message sent on a phone

He sent a message by phone

content

I received a short message

a written note sent to someone

Please leave a message

at any time; in all your life

In scene

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

used to add force to a statement

In scene

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at no time

I will not ever go back

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

at a time before the present

In scene

at a time before the present

I finished the work earlier today

happening or arriving before the expected time

The plane arrived earlier than expected

happening or coming before a particular time

We arrived earlier than our friends

a long and determined effort to achieve a social or political goal

In scene

a long and determined effort to achieve a social or political goal

They started a crusade against corruption

a religious war in the Middle Ages

The first crusade began in 1096

having a lot of money

In scene

having a lot of money

They live in an affluent neighborhood

to arrange and run an event

In scene

to arrange and run an event

Turkey will host the meeting

a large group of soldiers

A host of soldiers stood on the hill

a person who arranges and receives guests at an event

He is the host of the party

someone who invites guests to an event

The host was very kind

to be worthy of something

In scene

to be worthy of something

You deserve to be happy

to be worthy of something

You deserve a break

to intend or plan to do something

In scene

to intend or plan to do something

We look to finish the work today

to think about something carefully

You should look to the risks

to depend on or expect help, support, or advice from someone or something

They look to their parents for guidance

to try to find or get something

We look to you for advice

in every way or to the full degree

In scene

in every way or to the full degree

I completely forgot about the meeting

a person who works for a secret organization

In scene

a person who works for a secret organization

the operative went on a secret mission

the most important or relevant part of a statement

the operative word in the contract is free

a secret agent or spy

The secret operative completed the mission

the act of hurting someone who hurt you

In scene

the act of hurting someone who hurt you

He wanted revenge for the joke

to hurt someone in return for harm they caused

He took revenge on his enemy

the act of punishing someone for a wrong

She sought vengeance for her friend

a place where you buy things

In scene

a place where you buy things

This is a small shop

to buy goods from stores

I like to shop for clothes

to start making a loud sound suddenly

In scene

to start making a loud sound suddenly

The fireworks went off loudly

to depart or go away

He went off to work

to stop following a set plan or expected way of doing things

We decided to go off the plan

to make a loud noise suddenly

The alarm will go off soon

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

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

a possibility that something may happen

In scene

a possibility that something may happen

There is a chance of rain

a time when you can do something

I had a chance to travel

a possibility of something bad happening

There is a chance of failure

a long, hollow object used to move liquids or air

In scene

a long, hollow object used to move liquids or air

The water pipe is leaking

a device used to smoke illegal drugs

The police found a drug pipe

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 be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

objects or items in general

In scene

objects or items in general

I have too much stuff

personal things or possessions

Put your stuff in the car

to put something into a container or space tightly

She stuffed the bag

to put something into a container or space tightly

I stuffed my clothes into the suitcase

using reason and clear thinking

In scene

using reason and clear thinking

We need to make a rational decision

a very large number, one thousand million

In scene

a very large number, one thousand million

There are billions of stars

the number 1,000,000,000

He earned a billion dollars

1,000,000,000

The company is worth a billion dollars

to send a signal to a device to check if it is reachable

In scene

to send a signal to a device to check if it is reachable

I will ping the server to check the connection

a short, high sound

The microwave made a ping sound

to take place and affect someone

In scene

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

In scene

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

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

not quite but close

In scene

not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

to comprehend or grasp meaning

In scene

to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

when two things happen at the same time by chance

In scene

when two things happen at the same time by chance

It was a strange coincidence

to make someone feel afraid or in danger

In scene

to make someone feel afraid or in danger

He threatened to call the police

to put someone or something in danger

Smoking threatens your health

to say you will hurt someone or cause trouble if they do not do what you want

He threatened to quit his job

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to let something stay in place

In scene

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

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

He asked for leave to visit his family

to give someone a job

In scene

to give someone a job

They want to hire a new manager

a person who has been given a job

They welcomed the new hire

to give someone a job

We need to hire more staff

to pay money to use something for a time

We decided to hire a car for our holiday

information or understanding about something

In scene

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a thought or plan in your mind

In scene

a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

a human being

In scene

a human being

There was a body on the floor

a group of people who are part of an organization

The governing body meets today

a physical thing

This metal body reflects light

the physical structure of a person or animal

Exercise is good for your body

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

almost not; by a very small amount

In scene

almost not; by a very small amount

I could barely see the road

at no time

In scene

at no time

I will never ever do that again

to be in a particular position or state

In scene

to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

to be able to accept something unpleasant

In scene

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to get something by paying money

In scene

to get something by paying money

I bought a new car

to change the way something is arranged or organized

In scene

to change the way something is arranged or organized

You can reconfigure the settings on your phone

to change the structure or arrangement of something

I need to reconfigure the software settings

at some time in the past

In scene

at some time in the past

I once lived here

one single occasion

In scene

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

right now without delay

Do it at once

a word used when leaving

In scene

a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

the group that controls a country

In scene

the group that controls a country

The government passed a new law

the group of people who govern a country or area

Local government manages the city

to give money for something

In scene

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

to direct your attention or respect toward 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

an insulting word for a person

In scene

an insulting word for a person

You son of a bitch

a very rude term for a person you dislike

That son of a bitch lied to me

a very rude word for a bad or unpleasant person

He is such a son of a bitch

a rude word for a mean or annoying person

Stop acting like a son of a bitch

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

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 a small degree

In scene

to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

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

feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

In scene

feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

He is proud of his work

feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

I am proud of you

feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

I am proud of your success

in a way that shows satisfaction and pleasure

She has a proud expression

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

In scene

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

He has a pain in his chest

a large strong box used to store things

He kept his clothes in an old wooden chest

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

the process of learning or teaching skills

In scene

the process of learning or teaching skills

The company provides training for new employees

physical activity done to improve strength or skill

He focuses on his training

the process of learning or preparing for a sport or activity

He is doing his daily training

the process of learning or being taught a skill

The company offers computer training

to have an idea or opinion

In scene

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

to release liquid waste from the body

In scene

to release liquid waste from the body

I need to pee

liquid waste produced by the body

I need to pee right now

to have sexual intercourse with someone

In scene

to have sexual intercourse with someone

They banged

the hair cut straight across the forehead

She has bangs

to strike something with force

I heard a loud bang

a place where someone lives, often used informally

This is my bang

to strike something hard

He banged his head on the door

a sudden loud sound

I heard a loud bang outside

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

not nice; cruel

In scene

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

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

perhaps; used to say that something may be true

In scene

perhaps; used to say that something may be true

This is possibly the best way

to have as a part or feature

In scene

to have as a part or feature

The job involves a lot of travel

to take part in something

We want to involve everyone in the project

to be in a romantic relationship

They are romantically involved

to say nice things to someone to make them feel good

In scene

to say nice things to someone to make them feel good

He flattered the manager to get the job

to say nice things about someone

She flattered him with her words

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

He tries to flatter his boss for a promotion

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

to perform or carry out an action or plan

In scene

to perform or carry out an action or plan

They executed the plan well

to end someone's life as a punishment

The prisoner was executed

to be familiar with someone or something

In scene

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

to happen to someone

In scene

to happen to someone

A great tragedy befell him

not known or identified

In scene

not known or identified

The author of the poem is unknown

a quantity that is not known or identified in a math problem

Find the value of the unknown

the central part or point

In scene

the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

a route or track to follow

In scene

a route or track to follow

We followed the hiking trail

to be losing in a game or competition

Our team is trailing by two points

to follow someone secretly

The detective trailed the suspect

a group of people who control an organization

In scene

a group of people who control an organization

The board met yesterday

a flat piece of wood or other material used for a specific purpose

He used a wooden board

to enter a vehicle like a plane

It is time to board the plane

the food provided when you stay somewhere

The price includes room and board

to take care of a child until they are an adult

In scene

to take care of a child until they are an adult

She raised three children alone

to start talking about a subject

She raised a new point

to gather or bring together an amount of money

They raised money for charity

to move something to a higher position

Please raise your hand

to take up all of someone's time or attention

In scene

to take up all of someone's time or attention

Work consumes all his time

to take in or use something

We consume too much electricity

to use something completely

These lamps consume a lot of energy

recently made or not old

In scene

recently made or not old

I need a fresh start

rude or disrespectful in a bold way

Don't be fresh with me

having little or no experience in a particular activity or situation

He is fresh to this job

to give someone the latest information

I got fresh news about the event

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 bring things together into a group

In scene

to bring things together into a group

The company will aggregate all the data

the whole amount of something

The aggregate score was 5-3

to have clothing on the body

In scene

to have clothing on the body

I wear a watch

clothes that people wear

This shop sells sports wear

the damage that happens to something from normal use

The carpet began to wear

to make someone feel very tired

The hard work began to wear him

to have clothing on the body

I wear a coat in winter

to have clothing on the body

She wears a beautiful dress

to have clothing on the body

He wears a blue shirt

to have clothes or accessories on your body

You should wear a mask

to have clothes on your body

Wear your jacket before leaving

to have clothing on your body

She wears her new shoes

to show a feeling or quality through your appearance or behavior

She wears a happy expression

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

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

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