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Lost — Season 2 Episode 12

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316 words

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to take place and affect someone

In scene

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

in the lower or nearby location

In scene

in the lower or nearby location

Come down here and see this

to give or offer something to someone

In scene

to give or offer something to someone

She presented him with a gift

to make something happen

This situation presents a problem

happening or existing now

Focus on the present

a thing given to someone

I bought a present for my friend

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

In scene

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

He stole my pen

something that is sold for a very low price

This jacket was a steal

to take attention or praise that someone else should get

She stole the show

to take something that does not belong to you

Someone tried to steal my bike

taken without permission

Someone tried to steal my bag

to stop doing something

In scene

to stop doing something

I want to give up smoking

to stop trying or to surrender

Don't give up now

to force someone to leave a job or place

The company had to give up some staff

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

an open container with a handle, used for carrying things

In scene

an open container with a handle, used for carrying things

Fill the bucket with water

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

very bright or strong

In scene

very bright or strong

The colors are very vivid

the central part or point

In scene

the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

in the area close to a place

In scene

in the area close to a place

Many trees are around the school

used to indicate an approximate amount

I will arrive around 5 PM

having knowledge of how to use or handle something

She knows her way around the office

to change the direction or result of something

We must turn the situation around

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

Huh? Who is that?

to change the direction you are facing or moving

In scene

to change the direction you are facing or moving

Turn around and look at me

to make something become something else

The new manager turned the business around

to make a bad situation much better

The new plan will turn around the company

to become disoriented or lost

I turned around in the woods

a complete change in direction or opinion

The sudden turnaround in his opinion was surprising

to move to face the opposite direction

Please turn around so I can see you

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

covered with liquid from the body when hot or active

In scene

covered with liquid from the body when hot or active

I feel sweaty after exercising

covered with sweat

My palms are sweaty

covered with liquid from the body

His face was sweaty

the risk of being hurt or harmed

In scene

the risk of being hurt or harmed

They were in great peril during the storm

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

someone you do not know

In scene

someone you do not know

Don't talk to strangers

odd or surprising

The stranger the better

a person who is in a place they do not know

The stranger looked at the map

a person you do not know

I do not talk to a stranger

a person who is not known or is odd

He is a total stranger to me

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

In scene

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

They decided to free the bird from the cage

costing nothing, without charge

This water is free

having no work or obligations

I am free this afternoon

able to do what you want without limits

The bird is free

a failure to understand something correctly

In scene

a failure to understand something correctly

There was a misunderstanding between them

a situation where people do not understand each other correctly

It was a simple misunderstanding

to understand something in the wrong way

Do not misunderstand my intentions

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

a feeling of being nervous or upset

In scene

a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

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 beat someone very easily in a game or competition

In scene

to beat someone very easily in a game or competition

We destroyed the other team in the game

to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

In scene

to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

The storm destroyed the village

to break something so it cannot be used again

The storm destroyed the old house

to end the life of a living thing

They had to destroy the sick dog

to move downward

In scene

to move downward

Be careful not to drop the plate

to get smaller in size or amount

Put one drop of oil in the pan

to leave something at a specific place

I will drop you off at school

to stop doing or talking about something

Please drop the subject now

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

to perform a Christian ceremony using water

In scene

to perform a Christian ceremony using water

They decided to baptise the baby

to make something go away

In scene

to make something go away

I need to get rid of this old sofa

to throw away, remove, or stop dealing with something you do not want

I need to get rid of this old chair

to make a place or person free of something unwanted

I need to get rid of this old stuff

a young human being

In scene

a young human being

Many children go to school

a person's sons or daughters

She has three children

young human beings

The children are playing in the park

young human beings

These children are studying for their exam

fitting very closely to the body

In scene

fitting very closely to the body

This shirt is too tight

having a very small difference between two sides or amounts

The election result was very tight

in a comfortable and safe way

You will sleep tight

having a very small difference between two sides or amounts

The schedule is very tight

hard to deal with

We are in a tight situation

held strongly in place

The lid of the jar is tight

in a way that holds something very tightly

He held my hand tight

unwilling to spend money

He is too tight to pay for dinner

having strong control or rules

Security at the airport is tight

to put things into a container or device

In scene

to put things into a container or device

Please load the dishwasher

a large amount of something

In scene

a large amount of something

I have a load of work

a task or responsibility that someone has to deal with

This project is a heavy load for the team

the fluid containing sperm that is released during ejaculation

The doctor examined the load

a human being who will eventually die

In scene

a human being who will eventually die

We are all mortal

causing or involving death

He suffered a mortal wound

causing death

The wound was mortal

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

coins or paper notes used to buy things

In scene

coins or paper notes used to buy things

I have some money

a person who sells meat

In scene

a person who sells meat

The butcher sells meat

to kill people in a cruel or violent way

The soldiers butchered the civilians

to badly damage or spoil something

He butchered the song

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 finish a task, use something up, or endure a difficult period

In scene

to finish a task, use something up, or endure a difficult period

I need to get through my homework

to succeed in reaching someone by telephone or communication

I could not get through to him

to successfully go from one side to the other

The car could not get through the narrow street

to complete or deal with something difficult

I have to get through my homework

to manage to do or finish something difficult

She got through the difficult exam

to successfully deal with a difficult situation

We will get through this hard time

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

I need to get out of here

to a place that is not here

I am out of here

additional time beyond the usual limit

In scene

additional time beyond the usual limit

I worked overtime yesterday

extra money earned for working more than the usual hours

He earned extra money by working overtime

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

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

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

used to introduce two possibilities

In scene

used to introduce two possibilities

I don't know whether he will come

used to introduce two possibilities

I do not know whether he is coming

to become calm and organized

In scene

to become calm and organized

You need to get it together

to become calm and organized

You need to get it together before the meeting

to become organized or calm

We need to get it together now

to become organized and in control of your life or actions

It is time to get it together

tardy

In scene

tardy

I am late for work

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

not on time

I am late for work

to bring to an end

In scene

to bring to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

the end of an event or activity

She is near the finish of her project

the final appearance of a surface

The wood has a glossy finish

to rest with your eyes closed

In scene

to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

In scene

to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

I need to speak to you

to make someone feel understood or moved

This movie really speaks to me

to talk to someone seriously about their bad behavior or mistakes

The teacher had to speak to the student

to have a conversation with someone

I need to speak to you

to talk to someone

I need to speak to him

to have a conversation with someone

I want to speak to the manager

to reach a place

In scene

to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to go to someone for help or support

You can come to me for help

to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to enter your thoughts

The idea came to me suddenly

to arrive at a point or situation

We have come to a difficult decision

to arrive at a particular situation

The situation has come to an end

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

to become conscious again after being unconscious

She finally came to after the accident

to lead to a particular result

The total bill came to fifty dollars

to go to a place to see someone

Please come to my house this evening

in order to prevent something from happening

In scene

in order to prevent something from happening

He left early lest he should be late

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

In scene

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

a change or difference in amount, level, or type

In scene

a change or difference in amount, level, or type

There is some variation in the results

a series of musical notes that form a song

In scene

a series of musical notes that form a song

She hummed a nice tune

to change something slightly to make it work better

He needs to tune the guitar

the total sum of money involved in a situation

They paid a large tune for the repairs

a person's way of thinking or feeling about something

He changed his tune when he saw the results

from one side to the opposite side

In scene

from one side to the opposite side

He walked across the street

covering or extending over the entire range of something

The news spread across the country

a clue that goes horizontally in a crossword puzzle

Look at five across

having knowledge about something

Are you across the project details

continuing for the whole night

In scene

continuing for the whole night

I stayed awake all night

continuing through the whole night

It rained all night

lasting the whole night

There is an all-night cafe nearby

a sandwich, especially one with buttered bread

In scene

a sandwich, especially one with buttered bread

I had a cheese butty for lunch

an unknown or unspecified place

In scene

an unknown or unspecified place

I left my keys somewhere

place

I left my keys somewhere

an unspecified or unknown location

I left my keys somewhere

to succeed in doing something difficult

In scene

to succeed in doing something difficult

They pulled off the difficult task

to carry out an action

She pulled off the difficult plan

to leave for a place

The car pulled off at high speed

to take something off, especially something stuck

He pulled off the sticker

to succeed in doing something difficult

We pulled off the plan

to take action to be certain about something

In scene

to take action to be certain about something

I am making sure the door is locked

to make certain that something is true or correct

I am making sure the doors are locked

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

In scene

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

He felt deeply hurt

to cause physical or emotional damage to someone or something

Don't hurt your brother

to make someone feel physical pain

Don't hurt your knee

feeling sad or offended

She felt hurt by his words

to make something clean, especially in a spiritual way

In scene

to make something clean, especially in a spiritual way

He wanted to cleanse his soul

to make something free of dirt or germs

She uses soap to cleanse her skin

a period of eating only healthy foods to remove harmful substances from the body

She did a juice cleanse to feel healthier

making something clean or pure

This soap helps to cleanse the skin

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

of the highest quality or most favorable

In scene

of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

kind thoughts or wishes for someone

Please give her my best

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

to comprehend or grasp meaning

In scene

to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

the inner part or within something

In scene

the inner part or within something

The keys are inside the bag

the ability to enter or use something

The key lets you inside the room

in or into a place

It is very hot inside

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

very close to something or someone

In scene

very close to something or someone

He sat next to me

very close to being true

It is next to impossible

coming after the current one

Who is next to go

close to something

The book is next to the lamp

to start making a loud sound suddenly

In scene

to start making a loud sound suddenly

The fireworks went off loudly

to depart or go away

He went off to work

to stop following a set plan or expected way of doing things

We decided to go off the plan

to make a loud noise suddenly

The alarm will go off soon

a set of questions or tasks to measure knowledge or ability

In scene

a set of questions or tasks to measure knowledge or ability

I have a math test tomorrow

to try something to check its quality

In scene

to try something to check its quality

I want to test the new car

a procedure done to test a hypothesis

The scientist ran a test

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

to move in a circle around a central point

In scene

to move in a circle around a central point

The Earth rotates on its axis

to move from one place to another on a regular schedule

Workers rotate their tasks

to turn around a central point

The wheel rotates fast

to move in a circle around a central point

Please rotate the dial

to make a short, unplanned visit to a place or person

In scene

to make a short, unplanned visit to a place or person

Feel free to drop in anytime

to make a short, informal visit

Please drop in if you are near my house

to arrive or visit without planning

Feel free to drop in anytime

at a short distance away

In scene

at a short distance away

My house is near the park

very close to happening

It is near lunchtime

to come close to something

The runner nears the finish line

not far away

The park is near my house

a portable shelter made of cloth and poles

In scene

a portable shelter made of cloth and poles

We slept in a tent

to cover something with a tent or tent-like structure

The spider tented the leaves with its web

to put your foot on something

In scene

to put your foot on something

Be careful not to step on the cat

to enter a ship, aircraft, or train

It is time to step on the plane

to prevent someone from doing what they want

Do not step on my plans

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

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

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have a lot of work to do

a piece of land

He bought a parking lot

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

many times or often

I see him a lot

a group of people

That is a loud lot

a great number or quantity

We have a lot of time

a method of deciding something by chance

This is my lot in life

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

a small number or quantity

That is a lot less

to a great degree

I like it a lot

to hang down loosely

In scene

to hang down loosely

The shelf began to sag under the books

a white bird often used as a symbol of peace

In scene

a white bird often used as a symbol of peace

The white dove is a symbol of peace

at or to the place where something is

Where is my pen

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 say something that is not true

In scene

to say something that is not true

Do not lie to me

to be in a flat position on a surface

I like to lie on the beach

to be in a particular place or state

The village lies in the valley

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