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Lost — Season 2 Episode 3

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to come out from a source

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to come out from a source

A sweet scent emanated from the flowers

to come out from a source

A strange smell emanated from the kitchen

to send out light, heat, a smell, or a feeling

A lovely fragrance emanates from the garden

to move fast on your feet

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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

to be in charge of something

She runs a small business

to stop sleeping and become conscious

In scene

to stop sleeping and become conscious

I wake up at seven

to cause someone to stop sleeping

Wake up your sister

to stop sleeping

I wake up early every morning

to stop sleeping and open your eyes

I wake up early every day

to stop sleeping

I wake up early every day

a piece of electrical equipment that changes the voltage of electricity

In scene

a piece of electrical equipment that changes the voltage of electricity

The transformer changes the voltage

a fictional robot that can change into a vehicle or machine

He bought a toy transformer for his son

a particular area or position

In scene

a particular area or position

This is a beautiful place

to occur or take place

The meeting will take place tomorrow

to put something in a position

Please place the book on the table

to know or recognize someone

I know his face but I can't place him

at the beginning

In scene

at the beginning

I originally lived in London

at the beginning

The house was originally a school

the number 3

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the number 3

I have three apples

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

a human being

In scene

a human being

He is a good person

a human individual

Every person is different

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

to take place

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to take place

What happened?

to occur or come to pass

In scene

to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

to be reasonable or understandable

In scene

to be reasonable or understandable

This does not make sense

to be logical or understandable

What you are saying makes sense

to be logical or easy to understand

Your explanation makes sense

a specific part of a larger area

In scene

a specific part of a larger area

This sector is very busy

a specific area of the economy

The technology sector is growing fast

a part of the economy or society

Technology is a growing sector

the most possible

In scene

the most possible

I will do my utmost to help you

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 person that or any person that

In scene

the person that or any person that

Whoever arrives first wins

the person who

Whoever knows the answer should raise their hand

to a great degree

In scene

to a great degree

He is highly skilled

to spend the night at someone's house

In scene

to spend the night at someone's house

Can I stay over tonight?

to spend the night at someone else's home

You can stay over at our house tonight

to sleep at someone else's home for a night

They stayed over at our place

to stay in a place for a short time, especially overnight

You can stay over at my house tonight

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

a time that is after the exact hour

In scene

a time that is after the exact hour

It is ten past five

to someone so they can consider or approve it

Please pass this document to the manager

the time that has already happened

We should learn from the past

a type of baked pastry or savory dish

He bought a fresh past

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

the act of taking a baby without permission

In scene

the act of taking a baby without permission

Baby stealing is a serious crime

to take something that does not belong to you

In scene

to take something that does not belong to you

He stole my phone

a long, narrow scarf or shawl worn around the neck or shoulders

She wore a silk stole with her dress

the side opposite to right

In scene

the side opposite to right

Turn left here

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

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

to take something quickly with your hand

In scene

to take something quickly with your hand

She reached out to grab the bag

to surround or be on all sides of something

The walls grab the garden

to get or take something with a fast movement

She grabbed her keys and left

a district or part of a town where people live

In scene

a district or part of a town where people live

They moved to a new neighbourhood

a local area where people live

It is a safe neighbourhood

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 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

In scene

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

in a way that is not joking

In scene

in a way that is not joking

He spoke seriously about his future

in a very severe or extreme way

He was seriously injured in the accident

in a sincere or serious way

He spoke seriously about his future

something that happens, often bad or unusual

In scene

something that happens, often bad or unusual

It was a strange incident

to move through water using your body

In scene

to move through water using your body

I like to swim

an act of moving through water using your body

I like to swim in the sea

to be successful or stay afloat

The new business will swim

a meeting where you learn something

I am going to my swim lesson

used to express anger or surprise

In scene

used to express anger or surprise

What the hell is happening

a machine that shows images on a wall or screen

In scene

a machine that shows images on a wall or screen

Turn on the projector

connected with the way people live together in groups

In scene

connected with the way people live together in groups

This is a major social issue

a gathering of people for fun or social interaction

We went to a social last night

connected with interacting with other people

He is a very social person

to leave a place or appear

In scene

to leave a place or appear

The sun came out

to be released, published, or revealed

The new book will come out soon

at the present time or without delay

The truth will come out immediately

to state something honestly and directly

He finally came out about the truth

a long stick used to hit a ball in golf

In scene

a long stick used to hit a ball in golf

He bought a new golf club

the part of a piece of clothing that goes around the neck

The shirt has a white collar

an organization of people with a shared interest

I joined the chess club

a sandwich made with three slices of bread and meat, cheese, and vegetables

I ordered a club sandwich for lunch

to stop talking or make someone stop talking

In scene

to stop talking or make someone stop talking

Please shut up

to make someone stop talking

Just shut up and listen

to stop talking or to tell someone else to be silent

Please shut up while I am working

to stop speaking, especially to be quiet

Please shut up and listen

systematic investigation to discover facts

In scene

systematic investigation to discover facts

She is doing research on cancer

a short pause from an activity

In scene

a short pause from an activity

Let's take a time out

to plan the time needed for something

He needs to time out the presentation

to happen at the same time as something else

You should time out your jump with the beat

to stop working or expire after a set period

The computer session will time out soon

a short break to calm down or correct behavior

The teacher gave the child a time-out

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

the planet Earth

In scene

the planet Earth

We must protect the globe

a prize given for excellence in film or television

She won a globe for her role

a newspaper or magazine

The story was in the globe today

a round object representing the Earth or a spherical shape

The crystal globe is beautiful

a small object used to close a bottle

In scene

a small object used to close a bottle

He pulled the cork out of the bottle

a discussion where people have different opinions

In scene

a discussion where people have different opinions

They had a loud argument

a set of reasons or explanation

His argument was very convincing

relating to a perfect, imagined society

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relating to a perfect, imagined society

The government has a utopian vision for the future

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

to require something because it is necessary

In scene

to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

below the surface of water

In scene

below the surface of water

He can stay underwater for a minute

to recover from an illness or problem

In scene

to recover from an illness or problem

It took him a week to get over the flu

to climb or move over a physical obstacle

He had to get over the wall

to trick someone

He tried to get over on me

to go to a place

Can you get over here quickly

a dense forest in a hot region

In scene

a dense forest in a hot region

Many animals live in the jungle

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

to continue to be in a place

In scene

to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

to say that something is good or useful

In scene

to say that something is good or useful

I recommend this book

to close or secure something with a knot or tie

In scene

to close or secure something with a knot or tie

She tied off the end of the rope

to become less upset or excited

In scene

to become less upset or excited

You need to calm down

to make calm or relaxed

He tried to calm down his angry friend

to become less angry or excited

Please calm down

the main part of a computer that processes data

In scene

the main part of a computer that processes data

The processor is very fast

a machine that processes or handles something

This food processor is useful

a person who handles or processes documents or information

He is a data processor

a group of buildings with a shared purpose

In scene

a group of buildings with a shared purpose

They live in a secure compound

to mix or join two or more things together

They compound various ingredients to make the medicine

a combination of different substances

Water is a chemical compound

a tool used to shoot arrows

He aims with his compound

a small cake with frosting on top

In scene

a small cake with frosting on top

I want a chocolate cupcake

in a way that is right or true

In scene

in a way that is right or true

Please spell your name correctly

a short, informal way to say "don't know"

In scene

a short, informal way to say "don't know"

I dunno where he is

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 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

the family or social class a person is born into

In scene

the family or social class a person is born into

He is of noble birth

the act of being born

The date of birth is important

to cause something to be born or come into being

The artist gave birth to a masterpiece

a word used to call someone or something

What is the birth of this character

a container with flat sides

In scene

a container with flat sides

Put the books in the box

to put someone into a specific group or type

They try to box people into categories

to fight with your fists

They like to box on weekends

to put something inside a box

Please box the items carefully

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

to make something work again

In scene

to make something work again

Can you fix it?

to make arrangements for something

I will fix the meeting time

to make something work again

I will fix it tomorrow

used to make a polite request

In scene

used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

to urge someone to do something

In scene

to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

a thought or plan in your mind

In scene

a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

to take place or occur

In scene

to take place or occur

What is going on here?

to get close to a particular age or number

She is going on ten

to continue doing something

He kept going on with his work

to go on a journey or vacation

I am going on a trip

a cause or explanation for something

In scene

a cause or explanation for something

Give me one good reason

the ability to think and make sensible decisions

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

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 put information into a machine or system

In scene

to put information into a machine or system

Please input your password

advice or opinions that someone gives

I would value your input on this project

at this moment

In scene

at this moment

I am currently at home

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

a large number of

In scene

a large number of

I have many books

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

In scene

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

Excuse me, where is the station?

used to ask someone to repeat what they said because you did not hear or understand it

Excuse me could you say that again

a polite way to get someone's attention or say sorry

Excuse me can you help me

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me I did not see you

present in the world or a place

In scene

present in the world or a place

There are many opportunities out there

strange or unusual

His ideas are a bit out there

in a place that is away from the speaker

Look at the birds out there

in a place away from here

He is out there waiting for you

in a place away from here

There are many people out there

to make or build something

In scene

to make or build something

They construct a new bridge

an idea formed by putting different parts together

This social construct influences our behavior

feeling nervous or concerned

In scene

feeling nervous or concerned

I am worried about the exam

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