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Arrow — Season 3 Episode 17

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CEFR level

informal word for acting in a foolish or strange way

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informal word for acting in a foolish or strange way

That party was cray

a company that makes high-performance computers

Cray is famous for its supercomputers

having a dark mark on the skin from a blow

In scene

having a dark mark on the skin from a blow

His leg is bruised

to cause a bruise on the skin

I bruised my arm

a dark mark on the skin caused by a blow

She has a bruise on her knee

a dark mark on the skin from an injury

She has a large bruise on her leg

one only, each separate

In scene

one only, each separate

I need a single sheet of paper

a piece of paper money

He paid with a single

a short music recording released to promote an album

They released a new single yesterday

only one, no more than one

I have a single dollar left

a hit in baseball that lets the batter reach second base

The player hit a single

not married or in a romantic relationship

He is currently single

to be required or expected to do something

In scene

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

In scene

no more than

It is only a scratch

no more than

I have only two dollars

being the one and only

You are my only friend

to bring a good result or advantage

In scene

to bring a good result or advantage

Hard work always pays

to be useful or beneficial

It pays to study hard

to give money for something

He pays the bill

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

In scene

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

to make something stronger

In scene

to make something stronger

They fortify the city walls

a flying insect that makes honey

In scene

a flying insect that makes honey

The bee is on the flower

a competition or event

She won the spelling bee

an object used to hurt or attack someone

In scene

an object used to hurt or attack someone

He has a dangerous weapon

to supply with weapons

They will weaponize the drones

an object used for fighting or attacking

The suspect dropped the weapon

an object used to attack or defend

He was carrying a weapon

a part of a gun that you pull to fire it

In scene

a part of a gun that you pull to fire it

He pulled the trigger

to make something happen

This can trigger an allergy

a part of a gun that you pull to fire it

He pulled the trigger

to require a specific amount of money

In scene

to require a specific amount of money

It costs ten dollars

to need something

This mistake cost him his job

to require a specific amount of money

This jacket costs fifty dollars

a metal disk given for achievement

In scene

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

besides or in addition to what is mentioned

In scene

besides or in addition to what is mentioned

Who else is coming?

in a different way

How else can I do this

a different one

I want to go somewhere else

to be worthy of something

In scene

to be worthy of something

You deserve to be happy

to be worthy of something

In scene

to be worthy of something

You deserve a break

a method for achieving something

In scene

a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

a sudden loud and violent burst

In scene

a sudden loud and violent burst

There was a huge explosion

a sudden, violent burst of energy that makes a loud noise

There was a loud explosion at the factory

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

In scene

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

the place where something happens

In scene

the place where something happens

The police are investigating the crime scene

the place where a crime was committed and where investigators collect evidence

The police blocked off the crime scene

to think that something exists or is true

In scene

to think that something exists or is true

I believe in magic

to trust or have confidence in someone or support an idea

I believe in your success

to have confidence in someone or something

I believe in my team

to think something or someone really exists

I believe in ghosts

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

not having skill or knowledge

In scene

not having skill or knowledge

He is an untrained worker

not real or genuine

In scene

not real or genuine

This is a fake diamond

to make something seem true when it is not

In scene

to make something seem true when it is not

He faked a cough

not genuine or true

This is a fake diamond

a little bit

In scene

a little bit

It is somewhat cold outside

to a small degree

The movie was somewhat boring

to a small degree; slightly

I am somewhat tired

the act of an aircraft flying over a particular area

In scene

the act of an aircraft flying over a particular area

The air force performed a flyover during the parade

a small yellow bird that sings

In scene

a small yellow bird that sings

The canary sings beautifully

connected to a person's feelings

In scene

connected to a person's feelings

He gave an emotional speech

in a way related to emotions

This is an emotional issue

relating to emotions or feelings

She is an emotional person

a group of people working together for a purpose

In scene

a group of people working together for a purpose

He works for a non-profit organization

the act of planning and arranging things in an orderly way

Your organization of the files is excellent

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

having as part of a group

In scene

having as part of a group

Everyone is invited, including me

to think about and begin to solve a problem or question

In scene

to think about and begin to solve a problem or question

We need to address the issue

to speak to or send something to someone

He addressed the crowd

the place where someone lives or works

What is your home address

a formal talk given to an audience

The president gave an address

used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

In scene

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

words used to show you are grateful

In scene

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

a person who works with another in a business or activity

In scene

a person who works with another in a business or activity

He is my business partner

a person you do something with

She is my business partner

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

She lives with her partner

a person you work or play with

I have a new dance partner

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

In scene

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

to go out with someone romantically

In scene

to go out with someone romantically

They have been dating for two months

a particular day of the month or year

What is today's date?

a sweet brown fruit from a palm tree

I like eating dates

up to the present time

We have learned a lot to date

the male attendant of the groom at a wedding

In scene

the male attendant of the groom at a wedding

He was the best man at the wedding

the most capable person for a task

He is the best man for this job

the main male attendant at a wedding

My brother will be my best man

the main male helper at a wedding

My brother was my best man

used when giving something to someone

In scene

used when giving something to someone

Here you go, your coffee

used when giving an object to someone else

Here you go have a coffee

to make a serious promise

In scene

to make a serious promise

He vowed to return

to have a particular result or outcome

In scene

to have a particular result or outcome

The situation worked out eventually

to do physical activity for fitness

I work out every morning

to think of or develop a method or solution

We need to work out a plan

to find a solution to a problem

I will work out the problem

to find a solution to a problem

We can work out this problem

causing great sadness

In scene

causing great sadness

It was a tragic accident

very sad, often involving death or suffering

The accident was a tragic event

to give the impression of being something

In scene

to give the impression of being something

That sounds like a good idea

to seem similar to something

That sounds like a great plan

to have a similar sound to something

The wind sounds like a whistle

to have a voice that is similar to someone else's

You sound like your mother

to do something quickly or without delay

In scene

to do something quickly or without delay

Move it and get in the car

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 damage something so badly that it is no longer good or useful

In scene

to damage something so badly that it is no longer good or useful

The rain ruined my clothes

to cause great damage to something

The rain ruined our plans

the state of being completely destroyed or failed

The war brought total ruin

the broken parts of a building that was destroyed

We visited the ancient ruins

a long way away

In scene

a long way away

The store is too far

to a large extent

In scene

to a large extent

This car is far better

left to be done or completed

How far are you with your homework

until the present time

So far everything is good

a place where an industrial or technical process happens

In scene

a place where an industrial or technical process happens

He works at a power plant

a living thing that grows, usually in soil

I bought a new plant

to put something in a place secretly or illegally

The criminal planted evidence

to place something in a fixed position

We plant seeds in spring

a very short period of time

In scene

a very short period of time

Wait a moment

the present time or period

I am busy at the moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment please

a very brief period

It only took a moment

to think someone is guilty or something is wrong

In scene

to think someone is guilty or something is wrong

The police suspect him of the crime

someone thought to be guilty of a crime

In scene

someone thought to be guilty of a crime

The police caught the suspect

seeming likely to be bad or dishonest

That behavior looks very suspect

someone thought to be involved in a crime

The police questioned the suspect

to have a large amount of progress or influence

In scene

to have a large amount of progress or influence

A little kindness can go a long way

to be very useful or effective

A little kindness goes a long way

to be very useful or effective in achieving a goal

Saving money early will go a long way

to be very useful or effective

These tips go a long way

to be very useful or effective

This small donation will go a long way

to bring back a memory of something

In scene

to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

a person who teaches or trains someone

In scene

a person who teaches or trains someone

The trainer helps the team

a soft shoe worn for sports or casual activities

I need to buy new trainers for the gym

a person who teaches skills or trains animals

The personal trainer helped him exercise

a soft shoe worn for sports or casual activities

He wore his trainers to play football

however; used to introduce a contrast

In scene

however; used to introduce a contrast

I would go except I am tired

not including

Everyone except Tom came

used to introduce a contrast

Everyone came, except you

exclude

Everyone came except him

from inside to outside

In scene

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

not inside a building or room

Let's go out

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

a portion or fragment

In scene

a portion or fragment

I have a piece of cake

to put separate parts together to form a whole

I will piece these parts together

a single object of a particular type

I have two pieces of furniture

not hurt or damaged

The box arrived in one piece

a person who uses violence for political goals

In scene

a person who uses violence for political goals

The police arrested the terrorist

someone who uses violence for political goals

He was labeled as a terrorist

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

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

In scene

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

to officially choose or name something for a purpose

In scene

to officially choose or name something for a purpose

They designated this area as a park

the ability to notice or understand things

In scene

the ability to notice or understand things

Her perception of the problem was different

the way someone thinks about something

Her perception of the situation was wrong

happening or existing before now

In scene

happening or existing before now

He is a former president

having great meaning or value

In scene

having great meaning or value

Education is important

usual, ordinary, not strange

In scene

usual, ordinary, not strange

It is normal to feel nervous

typical or not strange

It is normal to feel nervous

the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

In scene

the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

This book costs ten dollars

a basic unit of money in the US and some other countries

This book costs ten dollars

a long, hard surface for vehicles

In scene

a long, hard surface for vehicles

The road is long

a later time or situation

We have a long road ahead of us

a paved path for vehicles and people to travel on

The road is very long

the way a person lives

In scene

the way a person lives

They have a simple way of living

having life

All living things need water

the place or conditions where you live

Their living conditions are poor

the money you earn to support yourself

He earns a living as a teacher

used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

In scene

used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

I don't like it. Neither do I

not one or the other

Neither book is good

not one of two people or things

Neither of the students is here

not one or the other

The box is neither big nor small

a person with exceptional intelligence or talent

In scene

a person with exceptional intelligence or talent

Albert Einstein was a true genius

great mental ability or talent

Her musical genius is obvious

any person

In scene

any person

Can anyone help me?

something that takes your attention away

In scene

something that takes your attention away

The noise was a distraction

something that stops you from focusing

Loud music is a major distraction

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 use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

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

did something regularly in the past

In scene

did something regularly in the past

He used to swim every day

familiar or comfortable with a situation

I am used to the cold weather

many times or often

I used to play football

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

something done regularly in the past

I used to play football

refusing to change your mind or actions

In scene

refusing to change your mind or actions

He is very stubborn

not willing to change your opinion or attitude

He is too stubborn to admit he is wrong

a piece of news or information

In scene

a piece of news or information

Let me give you a word of advice

a single unit of language that has meaning

I don't know this word

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

a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

In scene

a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

She went to the cinema with her boyfriend

a man who is in a romantic relationship

He has a boyfriend

a regular male romantic partner

My boyfriend is a doctor

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 person who represents clients in legal matters

In scene

a person who represents clients in legal matters

He is a successful attorney

a statement that something is true without proof

In scene

a statement that something is true without proof

He denied the allegation

to help someone learn a skill

In scene

to help someone learn a skill

They train dogs to help people

to point a weapon at a target

He trained the rifle at the target

the long back part of a formal dress that trails on the ground

The bride wore a dress with a long train

a series of connected vehicles that run on tracks

The train is very crowded today

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

Athletes train every day

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

They train dogs to help people

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