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Arrow — Season 7 Episode 16

Words & meanings

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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

to deal with a situation or problem

In scene

to deal with a situation or problem

I can handle this problem

a part of an object that you hold to open, move, or use it

Please hold the handle of the door

a name or nickname used for identification

What is your Twitter handle

to give something to someone by hand

Handle the book to your friend

the way something is organized or placed

In scene

the way something is organized or placed

We liked the new room setting

the place where something is located

The hotel has a beautiful setting

a choice on a machine or device

Change the language setting

the act of putting something in a position

Proper setting of the bricks is important

to put things in position

She is setting the table for dinner

the way something is arranged or adjusted

I changed the camera setting

facts or details about something

In scene

facts or details about something

I need more info about this

facts or details about something

I need more info about this project

able to be carried or moved easily

In scene

able to be carried or moved easily

I have a portable charger

a description of imaginary or real events

In scene

a description of imaginary or real events

I love reading ghost stories

the floors or levels of a building

The building has ten stories

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

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

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 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

to arrange a romantic meeting for someone

In scene

to arrange a romantic meeting for someone

Can you set me up with your friend?

to make arrangements for someone

She set me up with a tutor

to make someone appear guilty of a crime or mistake they did not commit

They set me up for this crime

something known to be true

In scene

something known to be true

This is a known fact

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In fact, it is very cold

something that is true or real

It is a fact that the earth is round

something that is true

It is a fact that the earth is round

not being present

In scene

not being present

A page is missing

to feel sad that someone is not with you

I miss you

not able to be found

The dog is missing

to not reach or catch something

I missed the ball

to not have something that should be there

One page is missing from this book

having a duty or being answerable for something

In scene

having a duty or being answerable for something

He is responsible for the project

to get pleasure from something

In scene

to get pleasure from something

I enjoy reading books

something that shines

In scene

something that shines

The coin is shiny

reflecting light and looking polished

The car looks very shiny

reflecting light and looking bright

The new car is shiny

something that is as different as possible from something else

In scene

something that is as different as possible from something else

Black is the opposite of white

a person who does the same job as you in a different group

I met my opposite at the conference

across from something

They sat opposite each other

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

something that is wrong or incorrect

In scene

something that is wrong or incorrect

I made a mistake

to think something is different than it really is

I mistook him for his brother

great courage and noble actions

In scene

great courage and noble actions

His heroism saved many lives

the quality perceived by the nose

In scene

the quality perceived by the nose

I love the smell of rain

to notice or recognize a smell

I can smell smoke

to give off a smell

The fish smells bad

to come back to a former position or popularity

The trend began to smell again

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

someone who tries to impress others

In scene

someone who tries to impress others

He is such a show off

to try to impress others by displaying something

Stop showing off

to let someone see something

She wanted to show off her new dress

to present someone or something in a way that makes people admire them

He likes to show off his new car

someone who tries to impress others by showing their skills or possessions

He is such a show-off

not hard to do or understand

In scene

not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

not hard to do

This math problem is easy

to not remember something

In scene

to not remember something

I have forgotten my keys

to not remember something

This is a forgotten place

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn it, I forgot my keys

an exclamation used to show frustration, anger, or disappointment

Damn it I missed the bus

in every way or to the full degree

In scene

in every way or to the full degree

I completely forgot about the meeting

to tell someone about possible danger

In scene

to tell someone about possible danger

This is a final warning

a statement that tells someone about a possible problem or danger

The sign gave a warning about the danger

a statement that tells someone about possible danger

He gave me a warning about the slippery floor

a statement that tells of possible harm

The sign is a warning

to take care of and protect someone or something

In scene

to take care of and protect someone or something

Please watch over my bag

to look after someone or something

She watches over her little brother

to protect or take care of someone or something

The guard will watch over the building

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

silly or unreasonable

In scene

silly or unreasonable

That is a ridiculous idea

in a way that is silly or unreasonable

The price is ridiculous

very silly or unreasonable

You look ridiculous in that hat

very foolish or unreasonable

Your idea is completely ridiculous

in the direction of someone or something

In scene

in the direction of someone or something

She walked towards the door

the activity of exchanging goods or money

In scene

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

to watch over something to keep it safe

In scene

to watch over something to keep it safe

The dog guards the house

a person whose job is to protect a place or people

In scene

a person whose job is to protect a place or people

The guard is at the door

a state of being ready to protect against attack

You must keep your guard up

the act of joining two things together

In scene

the act of joining two things together

The merger of the two companies was successful

at an earlier time

In scene

at an earlier time

She previously worked here

at an earlier time

I met her previously

to treat something as more important than others

In scene

to treat something as more important than others

You should prioritize your health

to treat something as more important than others

You should prioritize your homework

to move in a particular direction

In scene

to move in a particular direction

I am headed home now

to be in charge of a group or activity

She headed the team last year

to go in a particular direction

I am headed home now

a person who gives money to new businesses

In scene

a person who gives money to new businesses

She is looking for an angel investor

relating to a particular person

In scene

relating to a particular person

This is a personal matter

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

His comments were too personal

connected with a specific person

I have a personal opinion

to learn or be told something

In scene

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

to cause someone to become stuck in a difficult situation

In scene

to cause someone to become stuck in a difficult situation

The scandal mired the politician in controversy

the number of years someone has lived

In scene

the number of years someone has lived

Age is just a number

a period of time marked by particular events or characteristics

We live in the digital age

to become older

Everyone ages

becoming older

People age as time passes

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 put something in danger

In scene

to put something in danger

Don't risk your life

a strategy game where players try to conquer territories

We played Risk last night

the chance of something bad happening

Smoking is a health risk

to expose to possible harm or loss

He did not want to risk his life

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

In scene

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

friendly or pleasant

In scene

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

something that you do not tell other people

In scene

something that you do not tell other people

I have a secret to tell you

not known by others

In scene

not known by others

I have a secret plan

an explanation of what a word means

In scene

an explanation of what a word means

What is the definition of this word?

the visible shape and form of muscles

He has great muscle definition

a statement of what a word or thing means

I need the definition of this word

to move behind someone and go where they go

In scene

to move behind someone and go where they go

The dog followed me home

to happen or appear after something else in order

Night follows day

to do what someone tells you to do

You should follow the instructions

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

Follow the latest news

to understand what someone is saying or doing

Do you follow my instructions

to go into a place or vehicle

In scene

to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

the state of not being in danger or harm

In scene

the state of not being in danger or harm

Please prioritize your safety

a defensive player in American football

The safety tackled the runner

a device that stops something from firing or working

Always check the safety before handling the gun

a part of a gun that stops it from firing

He clicked the safety on

the part that is left

In scene

the part that is left

I will do the rest tomorrow

to stop moving or working to recover energy

I need some rest

a thing that holds or supports something

He used a foot rest

to give someone help or encouragement

In scene

to give someone help or encouragement

I will back you up

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

a period of ten years

In scene

a period of ten years

She lived there for a decade

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

In scene

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

coming after the first

This is my second book

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

able to help or be used

In scene

able to help or be used

This map is very useful

a member of a country

In scene

a member of a country

He is a citizen of this country

a person who belongs to a country

He is a British citizen

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

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 something that someone needs

In scene

to give something that someone needs

The company provides free food

to hand something to someone

The hotel provides free breakfast

on the condition that

You can go out provided you finish your homework

to give something that is needed

The company provides free water

an area where someone lacks knowledge or understanding

In scene

an area where someone lacks knowledge or understanding

Everyone has a blind spot

the number 2

In scene

the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

to be in charge of something

In scene

to be in charge of something

She runs a small business

to happen or take place repeatedly over a period of time

The play runs for two hours

to move fast on your feet

I run every morning

the official rules for a formal situation

In scene

the official rules for a formal situation

The diplomat followed the protocol

an official set of rules or steps to follow

In scene

an official set of rules or steps to follow

We must follow the safety protocol

a word used instead of a rude word for emphasis

In scene

a word used instead of a rude word for emphasis

Frak I forgot my keys

to put something in a place for later use

In scene

to put something in a place for later use

Store the grain in the barn

a place where goods are sold

In scene

a place where goods are sold

I am going to the store

coming or waiting to happen

There is a surprise in store for you

a place where goods are sold

I went to the store

a thin pointed piece of metal used for sewing or injections

In scene

a thin pointed piece of metal used for sewing or injections

I need a needle and thread

the act of injecting illegal drugs

He uses the needle every day

to annoy or make fun of someone repeatedly

Stop needling me about my mistake

a small, thin, pointed piece of metal with a hole for thread

She used a needle to sew the button

to say that something is not true

In scene

to say that something is not true

She denied the rumors about her

to say no to someone who asks for something

The manager denied my request for time off

to say that something is not true

He tried to deny the facts

to say that something is not true

She denies any involvement in the accident

connected via telephone

In scene

connected via telephone

She is on the phone right now

connected via telephone

He is on the phone right now

talking on a telephone

She is on the phone with her friend

speaking on a telephone

He is on the phone

not brave

In scene

not brave

It was a cowardly act

to keep something within set limits

In scene

to keep something within set limits

You should restrict your sugar intake

content

We should restrict the amount of sugar we eat

a structure with walls and a roof

In scene

a structure with walls and a roof

This building is very tall

to make something by putting parts together

They are building a new house

the process of making a structure

The building of the new house is almost finished

to gradually become something over time

They are building on their past success

to keep away from something

In scene

to keep away from something

Stay away from the fire

in an exact manner

In scene

in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

In scene

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

communicating with someone

In scene

communicating with someone

We will be in touch soon

to contact someone

I will be in touch with you tomorrow

willing to break rules for personal gain

In scene

willing to break rules for personal gain

The government was corrupt

to change something in a bad way so it no longer works correctly

The virus corrupted the file

to make someone behave in a dishonest or immoral way

The bad influence corrupted the young boy

to do a job or activity

In scene

to do a job or activity

I am working now

operating or able to operate

The system is working well

able to be used effectively in real situations

We need a working solution

the act of doing a job or task

Working hard is important

to do a job or task

I am working on a new project

to do the tasks of a job or activity

The system is working correctly

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