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Arrow — Season 5 Episode 6

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CEFR level

the place where you live

In scene

the place where you live

I am going home

without being affected by

In scene

without being affected by

Despite the rain, we went for a walk

to go to a place for a period of time

In scene

to go to a place for a period of time

I will visit my grandmother tomorrow

to cause harm or trouble to someone

The sickness visited the small town

to go and spend time with someone

I will visit my grandmother

relating to a particular person

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relating to a particular person

This is a personal matter

connected with a specific person

In scene

connected with a specific person

I have a personal opinion

relating to someone's character in a way that might be hurtful

His comments were too personal

a high opinion of your own importance

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a high opinion of your own importance

His ego is too big

a person's sense of self-importance

He has a strong ego

a person's opinion of their own worth

His big ego prevented him from apologizing

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

the group of all ordinary people

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the group of all ordinary people

The public loves the new law

open

This is a public park

in a place where many people can see or hear you

She spoke in public about the problem

available for everyone to use

This park is public

to put something where it cannot be seen

In scene

to put something where it cannot be seen

Hide the gift under the bed

kept out of sight

You should hide the key

the act of staying out of sight

The cat likes to hide under the bed

the body covering of a person or animal

The cow has a thick hide

all of something

In scene

all of something

I ate the whole pizza

not damaged or missing any parts

I ate the whole apple

a written or spoken account of facts or events

In scene

a written or spoken account of facts or events

The police have a record of the accident

the best or highest level ever done

He broke the world record

a flat disc that stores music or sound

I listen to music on an old record

to store sound, video, or information for later use

Please record the meeting

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

to say something to someone

In scene

to say something to someone

Tell me your name

to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

the head of a city or town

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the head of a city or town

The mayor lives in this house

the leader of a city or town

He is the mayor of the city

the activity of exchanging goods or money

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the activity of exchanging goods or money

International trade is important for the economy

to give something and receive something else

I want to trade my red pen for your blue one

a slang term for working-class or tough men, especially as sexual partners

He is just trade to him

a job or type of work that requires special skills

He learned a trade from his father

having control or authority

In scene

having control or authority

Who is in charge here?

having control or authority over something

She is in charge of the project

the position of having control or responsibility

She is in charge of the project

to be the person in control

Who is in charge here

having authority or responsibility

She is in charge of the department

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

one thousand thousand

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one thousand thousand

A million people live here

to mention something unpleasant from the past

In scene

to mention something unpleasant from the past

He likes to dredge up old arguments

a large machine used to dig up material from the bottom of a river or sea

The dredge cleared the river channel

in most cases

In scene

in most cases

I usually wake up at 7 am

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

in a sensible and well-planned way

In scene

in a sensible and well-planned way

She is a very together person

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

at any time; in all your life

In scene

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at no time

I will not ever go back

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

to give a part of something to others

In scene

to give a part of something to others

I will share my food with you

to have something in common with someone

We share the same hobby

a part or portion of something

This is your share

to use something at the same time as others

I share a room with him

using something with others at the same time

We share the same office

the sound a clock makes

In scene

the sound a clock makes

I hear the ticktock of the clock

the sound a clock makes as it runs

I can hear the ticktock of the clock

to be in charge of something

In scene

to be in charge of something

She runs a small business

to move fast on your feet

In scene

to move fast on your feet

I run every morning

to happen or take place repeatedly over a period of time

The play runs for two hours

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

to make something seem right or reasonable

In scene

to make something seem right or reasonable

The situation does not warrant such a reaction

an official paper giving permission

The police had a warrant to search the house

an official paper giving authority or permission

The police officer showed his warrant

an official document giving authority to do something

The judge signed the arrest warrant

a natural way of knowing something without thinking

In scene

a natural way of knowing something without thinking

Birds build nests by instinct

until the present time

In scene

until the present time

So far, everything is good

a long way

I cannot walk so far

up to this point in time

I have finished two chapters so far

a book with blank pages for writing

In scene

a book with blank pages for writing

I have a new notebook

a famous romantic film

I watched The Notebook with my girlfriend

a small book with blank pages for writing

I write my notes in a notebook

good enough for something

In scene

good enough for something

He is worthy of the award

strong, wild anger

In scene

strong, wild anger

He was full of rage

to be very strong or extreme

He shouted in a fit of rage

something very popular right now

These jeans are all the rage

to show violent anger

He started to rage at the driver

fixed or held in place and unable to move

In scene

fixed or held in place and unable to move

I am stuck in traffic

to give someone a difficult or unwanted task

I was stuck with this homework

to become fixed to something

The paper is stuck to the wall

unable to move or be removed

The door is stuck

to stay in a place or situation

The door is stuck

to attack someone with a knife

The criminal stuck the guard

to remain in a place or situation

I am stuck in traffic

unable to move or escape

We are stuck in the elevator

unable to move from a place or position

My foot is stuck in the hole

unable to think of something to say or do

I am stuck on this answer

to achieve the result you want

In scene

to achieve the result you want

It took time but we finally got there

to reach a place or destination

We will get there by noon

to make progress toward a goal

We are slowly getting there with our project

to make someone feel sad or worried

In scene

to make someone feel sad or worried

Please do not upset her

feeling unhappy or worried

She felt upset after the argument

an unexpected win against a stronger opponent

The small team caused a major upset

to cause a problem or disturbance to something

The rain upset our plans

to remove something from a place

In scene

to remove something from a place

Take out the trash

prepared meals bought from a restaurant to eat elsewhere

Let's get take out tonight

to go on a romantic date with someone

He took her out for a drink

to murder someone

The army plans to take out the target

to arrange for someone to be killed

The gang decided to take out their rival

to completely destroy a building or structure

The army took out the bridge

to get or acquire something

I need to take out a loan for my house

to remove something from a place

Please take out the trash

food that is bought at a restaurant and eaten elsewhere

We ordered some take-out last night

a word or phrase used in a particular context

In scene

a word or phrase used in a particular context

This is a technical term

a rule or part of an agreement

The terms of the contract are fair

a fixed length of time for a job or office

His term in office ends soon

an act of asking for something

In scene

an act of asking for something

I sent a request for more information

to ask someone to do something

You should request more time

to ask someone to do something

This was a simple request

content

I requested a copy of the report

a small part of something

In scene

a small part of something

Give me a bit of paper

a short performance or routine

He did a funny bit on stage

to use your teeth to cut or hurt something

The dog bit him

a short period of time

Wait a bit

a human being

In scene

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

a sudden event causing great damage or trouble

In scene

a sudden event causing great damage or trouble

The earthquake was a disaster

extremely bad or unsuccessful

The event was a total disaster

a person who is a member of a local government council

In scene

a person who is a member of a local government council

The councilman voted for the new park

to go somewhere with someone

In scene

to go somewhere with someone

Do you want to come with me

to exist or happen at the same time as something

This phone comes with a charger.

to be provided or sold as part of something else

This phone comes with a charger

to be provided together with something

The phone comes with a charger

to mean or symbolize something

In scene

to mean or symbolize something

What does this symbol stand for

to accept or tolerate something

I will not stand for this behavior

to be a candidate in an election

She will stand for mayor

in a way that is not expected

In scene

in a way that is not expected

He arrived unexpectedly

a piece of a whole

In scene

a piece of a whole

The engine has many parts

a character in a play or film

He played a small part

to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

to speak words

In scene

to speak words

He said no

already referred to earlier

The said document is missing

to express something in words

He said that he was busy

to speak words

She said she was tired

not mixed with other substances; clean

In scene

not mixed with other substances; clean

This is pure water

complete or total

It was pure luck

not mixed with anything else

This water is pure

public recognition for an achievement

In scene

public recognition for an achievement

She deserves credit for her hard work

to put money into an account

The bank will credit your account tomorrow

the ability to borrow money and pay it back later

I bought the laptop on credit

a unit that counts toward a degree

This course is worth three credits

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.

happening or coming just before the present

In scene

happening or coming just before the present

I went there last time

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last time

the most recent time before now

I ate sushi last time

used to show something happens no matter what

In scene

used to show something happens no matter what

I will go even if it rains

to take part in a fight

In scene

to take part in a fight

The soldiers battle for the city

to try to defeat someone or something

The soldiers battle for the city

a long and difficult disagreement or fight in a court of law

They fought a long battle in court

to try very hard to deal with a difficult situation

They battle against the storm

to move into a room or building

In scene

to move into a room or building

Please come in

to be sold or found in a particular form

This dress comes in red

to have a part or role in a situation

Where does the expert come in

to finish in a particular position in a competition

She came in second in the race

to arrive or finish in a position

She came in first in the race

to be useful in a situation

This tool will come in handy later

to become involved in a situation

They asked me to come in on the project

the greatest amount or level

In scene

the greatest amount or level

The maximum speed is 100 km/h

someone who takes or uses things from others without giving anything back

In scene

someone who takes or uses things from others without giving anything back

He is such a sponge

a light soft cake made with eggs, sugar, and flour

She baked a delicious sponge cake

a soft material used for washing

Use a sponge to clean the table

the group of people who manage an organization

In scene

the group of people who manage an organization

The school administration decided to change the rules

the group of people who run a country

The new administration promised lower taxes

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

In scene

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

I drink coffee every morning

a hot drink made from roasted beans

Do you want some coffee?

a device that stores electricity to make something work

In scene

a device that stores electricity to make something work

I need a new battery for my remote

the crime of physically attacking someone

He was arrested for battery

a group of large guns operating together

The artillery battery moved into position

a large number of things or people of the same type

She faced a battery of questions

to look at something for a period of time

In scene

to look at something for a period of time

I like to watch movies

to pay attention to what you are doing

Watch your step on the stairs

to take care of someone or something

Please watch my bag

a small clock worn on the wrist

My watch is broken

a device for talking to people from far away

In scene

a device for talking to people from far away

She answered the phone quickly

a portable device used to make calls and access the internet

I lost my cell phone yesterday

a small phone you can carry with you

I forgot my cell phone at home

a small phone you can carry with you

My cell phone is in my bag

a phone you can carry with you

Many people use a mobile phone

a person who moves from place to place with no permanent home

In scene

a person who moves from place to place with no permanent home

The vagabond traveled across the country

the real facts about something

In scene

the real facts about something

Tell me the truth

a detailed plan for something

In scene

a detailed plan for something

This is the blueprint for the new building

a way things are not the same

In scene

a way things are not the same

What is the difference between these two?

a change or effect that something causes

Your help made a big difference

a way in which things are not the same

There is a big difference between these colors

most important or influential

In scene

most important or influential

She is leading the team

to make something happen or result in something

This is leading to success

to show the way to a place or person

Their leading was very helpful

most important or successful

She is a leading expert in her field

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

a piece of equipment that follows the location of something

In scene

a piece of equipment that follows the location of something

He attached a tracker to his car

someone who follows or finds people or animals

The tracker found the lost dog

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

a place where you pay to sleep when traveling

In scene

a place where you pay to sleep when traveling

I booked a hotel room

a place where people stay when traveling

The hotel is near the beach

a place where travelers can stay and sleep

We stayed at a small hotel

the conditions that affect a situation

In scene

the conditions that affect a situation

It was a difficult circumstance

a part of a surface or space

In scene

a part of a surface or space

This is a quiet area

a part of a place

This is a play area for children

a subject or part of a situation

He is an expert in this area

a mixture of two or more metals

In scene

a mixture of two or more metals

Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon

a board that holds electrical parts for a device

In scene

a board that holds electrical parts for a device

The computer stopped working because of a broken circuit board

to keep someone or something from harm

In scene

to keep someone or something from harm

We must protect the environment

to keep someone or something from being harmed

The mother protected her child from the rain

to keep something safe

We must protect the environment

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

He sent his thanks

to tell someone you are grateful

Thanks for the help

a short phrase used to show you are grateful

Thanks for your help

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

a device that explodes

In scene

a device that explodes

The bomb exploded

to perform very poorly on a test or task

In scene

to perform very poorly on a test or task

This new song is the bomb

very good or impressive

The party was bomb

something that causes a sudden shock or surprise

She dropped a bomb

a person who cleans and manages a home

In scene

a person who cleans and manages a home

The housekeeper cleans the house every day

a person employed to manage a home and do household tasks

The housekeeper cleans the house every day

a person employed to manage a household

The housekeeper cleans the rooms every day

to join pieces of metal by heating them

In scene

to join pieces of metal by heating them

He can weld metal

to join pieces of metal together using heat

He will weld the metal pieces

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