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Arrow — Season 6 Episode 17

Words & meanings

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to manage to do something difficult

In scene

to manage to do something difficult

I don't know if he will make it out

to be present at an event or meeting

I hope you can make it out to the party

to understand something that is difficult to see or hear

I can't make out the words

to write a check or document for a specific person or organization

Please make the check out to the company

a substance that flows and is not solid

In scene

a substance that flows and is not solid

Water is a liquid

relating to drinks that contain alcohol

They served liquid refreshments at the party

having enough money available to pay debts or expenses

The company is liquid enough to pay its debts

as said or reported by someone or something

In scene

as said or reported by someone or something

According to the report it will be sunny

by your own choice, without being asked or forced

You may act according to your own choice

in a way that matches, corresponds to, or follows something else

The work was done according to the plan

in relation to

This is according to the recent changes

as stated by or based on something

According to the news it will rain tomorrow

not a single thing

In scene

not a single thing

There is nothing here

not a single thing

I have nothing in my hand

still there after others have gone

There is nothing left

not anything

There is nothing in the box

a special advantage or benefit

In scene

a special advantage or benefit

Education is a privilege

the real facts about something

In scene

the real facts about something

Tell me the truth

to put handcuffs on someone

In scene

to put handcuffs on someone

The police had to cuff the suspect

to strike someone lightly with an open hand

He cuffed the boy

a band worn around the wrist, often to restrict movement

The police used cuffs

the part of a sleeve that goes around your wrist

My cuff is torn

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

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

the act of hurting someone who hurt you

In scene

the act of hurting someone who hurt you

He sought vengeance for his father

equipment used to send or receive messages

In scene

equipment used to send or receive messages

We lost contact when our comms failed

the part of an organization that handles public relations and internal communication

I contacted the comms team for help

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

without any doubt

In scene

without any doubt

I will definitely come

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

In scene

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

I don't live there anymore

now not happening or existing

I don't live here anymore

not happening or existing now

I don't go there anymore

not happening or existing now

They don't play together anymore

a small piece of information that helps someone guess something

In scene

a small piece of information that helps someone guess something

Can you give me a hint?

a very small quantity of something

There is a hint of lemon in the tea

to say something in an indirect way

She hinted that she might quit her job

a person

In scene

a person

Everyone is here

the quality of being clear or reasonable

In scene

the quality of being clear or reasonable

What you said makes sense

to become aware of something

I sense that something is wrong

a particular feeling or awareness

I have a sense of relief

a particular meaning or interpretation

This word has another sense

the quality of being easy to see or understand

In scene

the quality of being easy to see or understand

The explanation lacked clarity

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 watch something without taking part

In scene

to watch something without taking part

He just looked on while they fought

to try to find information by searching

I need to look on the files for the name

to think of someone or something in a particular way

I look on him as a friend

to watch something without taking part

We looked on as they played the game

a document listing your work experience and skills

In scene

a document listing your work experience and skills

Please send me your resume

to start again after a pause

We will resume the meeting at two

a summary of work experience and education

Please send me your resume

to start again after stopping

We will resume the lesson soon

all of something

In scene

all of something

I ate the whole pizza

not damaged or missing any parts

I ate the whole apple

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

happening right away

In scene

happening right away

Come here immediately

to make something clear or understandable

In scene

to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain this

a statement that makes something clear

Please explain the rules to me

to make something clear or easy to understand

Can you explain this math problem to me

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

Can you explain this rule

an unspecified place

In scene

an unspecified place

Let's go someplace quiet

an unspecified place

I want to go someplace quiet

an unspecified place

Let us go someplace quiet

a fully grown male human

In scene

a fully grown male human

Two men are here

adult human males

The men are standing outside

an adult human male

Many men work here

adult human males

These men are strong

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

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

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

a word or phrase that someone is called

In scene

a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

an activity done while sitting on a couch

In scene

an activity done while sitting on a couch

I like to sit on the couch and watch TV

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

not any person

In scene

not any person

No one is home

any person

No one knows the answer

not any person at all

No one is at home

a grip or grasp

In scene

a grip or grasp

He got ahold of the rope

the basic systems and structures of a place

In scene

the basic systems and structures of a place

The city needs better infrastructure

a section of a street between two intersections

In scene

a section of a street between two intersections

Walk one block and turn left

a large solid piece of something

He used a block of ice

to prevent something from moving or happening

The fallen tree blocks the road

a raised wooden structure used for beheadings

The prisoner knelt on the block

a plant with bright, unusual flowers

In scene

a plant with bright, unusual flowers

The orchid is very beautiful

someone who guides or directs a group

In scene

someone who guides or directs a group

He is a great leader

a person who is recognized as an authority in a particular field

She is a leader in medical research

the person in charge of a group

He is the leader of the team

a substance that can explode

In scene

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

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to test something to see if it works

In scene

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

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

They will try the suspect in court

to look into someone's personal or professional history

In scene

to look into someone's personal or professional history

They did a background check on the new employee

an official check of a person's history

The company performed a background check on me

too extreme to be endured

In scene

too extreme to be endured

The heat was unbearable

the practice of enforcing laws without legal authority

In scene

the practice of enforcing laws without legal authority

Vigilantism is often a dangerous reaction to crime

to recognize something as true or valid

In scene

to recognize something as true or valid

I accept the truth

to say yes to something

She accepted the invitation

a penalty for doing something wrong

I accept your offer

to take something that is offered

He accepted the award

in accordance with fact or reality

In scene

in accordance with fact or reality

It is true that she is here

always telling the truth

He is a true person

always supporting and being faithful to someone

She is a true friend to me

always working as expected

This system is true and effective

not honest or fair

In scene

not honest or fair

He is a crooked politician

not straight or not level

The picture on the wall is crooked

bent or twisted out of shape

He has a crooked nose

a person who commits crimes

That man is a known crooked

to get a prize or victory

In scene

to get a prize or victory

They won the match

to be the best or first in a competition

She won the gold medal in the race

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 become very upset or angry

In scene

to become very upset or angry

The bad news pushed him over the edge

past a point of control

He went over the edge after the bad news

something that is done or happens

In scene

something that is done or happens

Take action now

the moving parts of a gun that load and fire it

The gun's action is smooth

a signal to begin

The director shouted action

goods sent from one place to another

In scene

goods sent from one place to another

The shipment arrived yesterday

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 take care of someone or something

In scene

to take care of someone or something

Please watch my bag

to pay attention to what you are doing

Watch your step on the stairs

a small clock worn on the wrist

My watch is broken

not any person

In scene

not any person

Nobody is home

no person at all

Nobody was in the room

no person

He felt like a nobody

a person of no importance or influence

He felt like a nobody at school

to make something right

In scene

to make something right

Please correct my mistakes

right or true

Your answer is correct

the side opposite to right

In scene

the side opposite to right

Turn left here

still there after others have gone

In scene

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

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

in the company of someone or something

In scene

in the company of someone or something

Bring your sister along

moving ahead in a direction

In scene

moving ahead in a direction

Walk along the river

to make someone believe something that is not true, usually to get what you want

He led me along with fake promises

during the whole time

He sang along the way

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

an object or item

This is a useful thing

actions or events that people do

We have many things to do today

objects or matters of any kind

I have many things in my bag

an object, idea, or situation

Some things are hard to explain

general situations or activities

Things are going well

items or matters

Please put your things away

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

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

In scene

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

Follow the latest news

to happen or appear after something else in order

Night follows day

to move behind someone and go where they go

The dog followed me home

to do what someone tells you to do

You should follow the instructions

to understand what someone is saying or doing

Do you follow my instructions

feeling not at ease

In scene

feeling not at ease

I feel uncomfortable here

causing physical discomfort

This chair is uncomfortable

to have a job at a company or for a person

In scene

to have a job at a company or for a person

I work for a global company

to be appropriate or effective for someone or something

This schedule works for me

to try to achieve something over a period of time

He is working for his goals

to do a job for someone

I work for a big company

not looking at or listening to something

In scene

not looking at or listening to something

He is ignoring my messages

to select or choose something

In scene

to select or choose something

Pick a color

to remove something from a small space

Use a toothpick to pick your teeth

to take something in your hand or lift it

Pick up your book

a small tool used to play a string instrument

He lost his guitar pick

feeling a need to eat

In scene

feeling a need to eat

I am hungry

feeling a strong need or desire for something

He is hungry for success

feeling a need to eat more than before

I am even more hungry now

coming before all others in time or order

In scene

coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

a sound used to say yes or show you are listening

In scene

a sound used to say yes or show you are listening

Uh huh I understand what you mean

used to show agreement or understanding

Uh huh I understand your point

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

Go on. Uh huh

an informal way to say yes or show that you are listening

Uh-huh I understand what you mean

a set of conditions at a particular time

In scene

a set of conditions at a particular time

This is a difficult situation

the set of things happening in a place or to a person

I am in a difficult situation

a set of circumstances or events

It is a difficult situation

the set of things that are happening in a place or at a time

The situation here is strange

a piece of equipment that makes sound louder

In scene

a piece of equipment that makes sound louder

He bought a new amplifier

to keep someone away from others

In scene

to keep someone away from others

The jury was sequestered during the trial

to form an idea about something without being sure

In scene

to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

an opinion or suggestion about what to do

In scene

an opinion or suggestion about what to do

I need some advice

an opinion about what someone should do

I need your advice

to be kept in a place by the police or authorities

In scene

to be kept in a place by the police or authorities

The suspect was held by police

to keep something in your hand or arms

She held the baby in her arms

to arrange and carry out an event

They held a meeting last week

to feel a bad feeling toward someone for something they did

He held a grudge against his boss

to keep someone in a place and stop them from leaving

The police held the suspect for questioning

to feel thankful for something

In scene

to feel thankful for something

I appreciate your help

to not like or be annoyed by something

I would appreciate it if you stopped bothering me

to recognize the worth of something

I appreciate your help

to understand the full meaning or importance of something

I appreciate the effort you put into this

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

In scene

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

an illegal act

In scene

an illegal act

It was a serious offense

the act of attacking someone or something

The army prepared a strong offense

to be appropriate or effective for someone or something

This small amount will offense for the ticket

something that makes someone angry or upset

No offense intended

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 think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

an official paper giving permission

In scene

an official paper giving permission

The police had a warrant to search the house

to make something seem right or reasonable

The situation does not warrant such a reaction

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 chemical in the body that gives energy in danger

In scene

a chemical in the body that gives energy in danger

Adrenaline makes your heart beat faster

to appear to be the case

In scene

to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

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