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Arrow — Season 3 Episode 12

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CEFR level

a long narrow hole or tunnel

In scene

a long narrow hole or tunnel

The elevator moves in the shaft

a long, narrow part of something

He held the shaft of the spear

unfair or dishonest treatment

He got the shaft

a long, narrow, vertical hole or passage

The elevator moved in the shaft

to keep away from or not go into

In scene

to keep away from or not go into

Please stay out of my room

to not go into a place

Please stay out of that room

to not take part in something

I want to stay out of their argument

belonging to or shared by two or more people

In scene

belonging to or shared by two or more people

We have a common goal

a language used by many people

English is a common language

polite behavior and good manners

It is common courtesy to say please

happening often or found in many places

This is a common mistake

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

In scene

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

Please forgive me

to stop feeling angry with someone for something they did

You should forgive him for his mistake

a part of an organization

In scene

a part of an organization

He works in the sales department

a particular area of activity or interest

He works in the sales department

a part of a large organization that does a specific job

She works in the marketing department

a part of a store or organization

This is the clothing department

more unpleasant or of lower quality

In scene

more unpleasant or of lower quality

The weather is getting worse

of lower quality or more serious

This cake tastes worse than the last one

to do something together with someone

In scene

to do something together with someone

I work with my sister

to be able to deal with or use something

I can work with this budget

to deal with something successfully

I can work with that schedule

to do something with an object or person

I work with computers every day

responsible for doing something wrong

In scene

responsible for doing something wrong

He felt guilty about lying

feeling or showing guilt

In scene

feeling or showing guilt

He felt guilty about lying

feeling bad about doing something wrong

He felt guilty about lying

having done something that is against the law or moral rules

The jury found him guilty

having life

In scene

having life

The fish is still live

to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

a certain quantity or degree of something

In scene

a certain quantity or degree of something

Success is not just a measure of money

a step taken to achieve a particular purpose

They took measures to improve safety

to find the size, amount, degree, or value of something

We need to measure the progress

a person's standing or rank in society

He holds a high measure in the community

not in danger

In scene

not in danger

This route is safer than the other one

more able to be trusted to do a job well

This method is safer for solving the problem

less likely to be harmed or in danger

It is safer to wait inside

protected from danger

This neighborhood is safer

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

used to get someone's attention

In scene

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

to think something is true without proof

In scene

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to be required or expected to do something

In scene

to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

the number 2

In scene

the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

In scene

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

In scene

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

to put things into a container or device

In scene

to put things into a container or device

Please load the dishwasher

a large amount of something

I have a load of work

a task or responsibility that someone has to deal with

This project is a heavy load for the team

the fluid containing sperm that is released during ejaculation

The doctor examined the load

existing as a fact

In scene

existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

used to emphasize that something is true

In scene

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

I am using a computer

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

In scene

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

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

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

having great power or force

In scene

having great power or force

He is a strong man

having a lot of skill or ability

She is a strong candidate for the job

very good or effective at persuading people

She made a strong argument

having a strong flavor or effect

The coffee has a strong taste

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

a specific area or position

In scene

a specific area or position

What is your current location?

more than one

In scene

more than one

There are multiple options

to act as if something is true when it is not

In scene

to act as if something is true when it is not

He pretended to be asleep

to behave as if something is true when it is not

The children like to pretend they are pirates

something that influences a result

The child likes to pretend he is a superhero

to act as if something is true

The kids pretend to be superheroes

to make something happen to someone

In scene

to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to hand something to someone

In scene

to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

a formal event to introduce someone to a group

In scene

a formal event to introduce someone to a group

The team had a funny initiation

the process of being formally introduced to a group or activity

New members went through an initiation process

not including something or someone

In scene

not including something or someone

You cannot go without a ticket

not having something

In scene

not having something

I cannot see without my glasses

on or to the outside of something

He stood without the door

to think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

to pay no attention to something

In scene

to pay no attention to something

Ignore the warning signs

to not pay attention to someone or something

He ignored me at the party

to not look at or listen to someone or something

He ignored my question

not looking at or listening to something

Just ignore the noise

to keep existing or functioning

In scene

to keep existing or functioning

The story will live on

a live or recorded video or audio sent over the internet

The event is live on the internet

to use a specific food or amount of money to stay alive

They live on bread and water

to have your home in a particular place

Students live on campus

to be greater in value or importance

In scene

to be greater in value or importance

The benefits outweigh the risks

a place where you get medical treatment

In scene

a place where you get medical treatment

The clinic is open on Mondays

a short, intensive training program on a specific skill

He attended a tennis clinic last weekend

an agreement between two people or groups

In scene

an agreement between two people or groups

We made a bargain

something bought for less than its usual price

This car was a real bargain

to expect something to happen, especially something good

He got more than he bargained for

to discuss the terms of an agreement

We had to bargain for the price

an open space in a forest

In scene

an open space in a forest

They found a sunny glade in the woods

an open space in a forest

In scene

an open space in a forest

Deer were grazing in the forest glades

to defeat someone in a vote because more people vote against them than for them

In scene

to defeat someone in a vote because more people vote against them than for them

They outvoted us on the new plan

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

to leave a place

In scene

to leave a place

It is time to go out

to be sent or delivered

The invitations went out yesterday

to leave home to spend time with others

I want to go out tonight

to stop functioning or shining

The lights suddenly went out

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

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

to make something right

In scene

to make something right

Please correct my mistakes

right or true

Your answer is correct

someone who has been hurt or treated badly

In scene

someone who has been hurt or treated badly

He was a victim of the accident

a small folding case for money and cards

In scene

a small folding case for money and cards

I lost my wallet

a small flat case for carrying money and cards

I keep my money in my wallet

a slang term for the external female genitalia

Some people use the word wallet as a slang term for female genitalia

a flat folding case for carrying money and cards

I keep my money in my wallet

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

In scene

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

relaxed and pleasant

In scene

relaxed and pleasant

This sofa is very comfy

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

to move people from a dangerous place to a safe one

In scene

to move people from a dangerous place to a safe one

The police evacuated the building

to remove the contents of a body part

The medicine helps to evacuate the bowels

to move people away from a dangerous place

They had to evacuate the building because of the fire

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

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

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

You forgot your change

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

a place where people who have done something illegal are kept

In scene

a place where people who have done something illegal are kept

He is in jail

to determine the position of something by using three points of reference

In scene

to determine the position of something by using three points of reference

The device can triangulate the signal source

to find the position of something using angles

They triangulate the target using radar data

without any doubt

In scene

without any doubt

I will definitely come

a person you work with

In scene

a person you work with

He is my associate

to make a mental link between two things

I associate summer with the beach

to try to take hold of something

In scene

to try to take hold of something

He grasped at the rope to save himself

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

a strong feeling of wanting something

In scene

a strong feeling of wanting something

She has a strong desire to travel

to wish for something

I desire a peaceful life

to want something very much

He desires to see the world

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

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

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 group of people who spend time together

In scene

a group of people who spend time together

The whole gang is here

a group of people who do illegal things together

The police arrested the gang

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

a person who sells meat

In scene

a person who sells meat

The butcher sells meat

to kill people in a cruel or violent way

The soldiers butchered the civilians

to badly damage or spoil something

He butchered the song

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

to have something in your mind as a goal

In scene

to have something in your mind as a goal

I intend to visit London next year

something that makes you feel anxious

In scene

something that makes you feel anxious

My main concern is the weather

a large business organization

It is a large manufacturing concern

to be about or relate to something

This problem concerns all of us

something that is your job or duty to deal with

That is none of your concern

to continue doing something

In scene

to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to move downward

In scene

to move downward

Be careful not to drop the plate

to stop doing or talking about something

In scene

to stop doing or talking about something

Please drop the subject now

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

a tall narrow structure

In scene

a tall narrow structure

The tower is very tall

to be much taller than the people or things around you

He towers over everyone in the room

to share or give information to others

In scene

to share or give information to others

They communicate by email

to share information with someone

Please communicate your plans clearly

to exchange information or ideas with others

People communicate using language

the quality of being logical or understandable

In scene

the quality of being logical or understandable

Use common sense to solve the problem

the ability to make sensible decisions in everyday situations

You should use your common sense

based on good judgment and real life, not just theory

Use your common sense while driving

the ability to make good decisions in everyday situations

It is common sense to check the door

feeling sad about something you did

In scene

feeling sad about something you did

He felt remorseful for his actions

new information about something

In scene

new information about something

I have some good news

the number 100

In scene

the number 100

I have one hundred dollars

friendly and generous

In scene

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

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

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

a set of people who work together

In scene

a set of people who work together

They are a strong team

used to ask someone to trust what you say

In scene

used to ask someone to trust what you say

Believe me, it is true

used to ask someone to trust what you say

Believe me I did not lie

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

In scene

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid I cannot help you

feeling fear

She is afraid of spiders

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid that we are late

to show or prove something is right or fair

In scene

to show or prove something is right or fair

How can you justify this decision?

to give a good reason for something

He tried to justify his late arrival

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