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Lost — Season 2 Episode 13

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to go against a rule or law

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to go against a rule or law

He violated the law

to intrude on someone's privacy or rights

This violates my privacy

to force someone to have sex against their will

He was arrested for violating the victim

a large bag for carrying clothes when traveling

In scene

a large bag for carrying clothes when traveling

I packed my suitcase

tardy

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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

a loud shout to get attention or say hello

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a loud shout to get attention or say hello

Hey oh! Look over here!

a long-term rival or opponent

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a long-term rival or opponent

He finally defeated his nemesis

without any doubt; totally

In scene

without any doubt; totally

I absolutely agree with you

to form an idea about something without being sure

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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

a portion or fragment

In scene

a portion or fragment

I have a piece of cake

to put separate parts together to form a whole

I will piece these parts together

a single object of a particular type

I have two pieces of furniture

not hurt or damaged

The box arrived in one piece

a favorable time or situation

In scene

a favorable time or situation

This is a great opportunity

good situations that make it possible to do something

This job is a great opportunity

not less than; at the very least

In scene

not less than; at the very least

At least three people came

used to say something positive despite a problem

It was cold but at least we had a heater

to a small degree

I am not in the least bit worried

the smallest in amount or degree

This is the least expensive room

used to introduce the first point in a list

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used to introduce the first point in a list

First off I want to thank you

as the first point

First off we need to plan the event

a portable shelter made of cloth and poles

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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

an unspecified thing

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an unspecified thing

I want something to eat

an unknown or unspecified thing

In scene

an unknown or unspecified thing

There is something in my eye

used to indicate an approximate amount or degree

It costs something like ten dollars

the bravery to do something difficult

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the bravery to do something difficult

He has the guts to do it

a deep inner feeling

I trusted my gut feeling

the internal parts of a body or object

The mechanic checked the guts of the engine

a feeling of intense dislike used in the phrase 'hate someone's guts'

I hate his guts

the inside part of the body where food is digested

The food travels through your guts

a weather event with heavy rain

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a weather event with heavy rain

The rainstorm lasted for two hours

a polite way to give permission

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a polite way to give permission

Can I use your phone? Be my guest

to go out of a place on foot

In scene

to go out of a place on foot

She decided to walk out of the room

to leave someone or something suddenly

He walked out on his family

to leave a place or event as a sign of anger or disagreement

Many workers walked out of the meeting

to leave a place or situation suddenly

She decided to walk out of the meeting early

to leave a place suddenly, often in protest or anger

Workers decided to walk out due to low wages

to leave a place or person suddenly

He did not expect his partner to walk out

used to express what you plan to do

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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

the flesh of animals used as food

In scene

the flesh of animals used as food

We eat meat for dinner

the most important or suitable thing for someone

This is the meat of the story

a slang term for a new or inexperienced person

The manager warned the fresh meat about the rules

a slang term for the female reproductive organ

They used that word in a vulgar way

decorative items worn on the body, such as rings or necklaces

In scene

decorative items worn on the body, such as rings or necklaces

She wears beautiful jewelry every day

decorative items worn on the body

She loves wearing jewelry

decorative items worn on the body

She wears beautiful jewelry

to take off the outer covering of something

In scene

to take off the outer covering of something

I need to shuck the corn for dinner

to remove the outer layer of a plant or vegetable

He shucked the corn

to put things into a container

In scene

to put things into a container

Pack the boxes

a number of people or things together

In scene

a number of people or things together

A pack of dogs

to have a weapon with you

He used to pack a gun

a small bag or box for holding things

I bought a pack of gum

to fill a place with a large number of people

The fans packed the stadium

to strike something with force

He packs a hard punch

to leave a place in a hurry

We should pack and leave soon

to put things into a bag or box for a trip

Have you packed your suitcase yet

to put things into a bag or box for travel or storage

I need to pack my bag

to put your belongings into a bag or suitcase for a trip

I need to pack my bag for the trip

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

to look at something carefully

In scene

to look at something carefully

Can you take a look at this

to direct your eyes toward something

Can you take a look at this

a group of friends who spend time together

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a group of friends who spend time together

He went to the party with his whole posse

a flat structure used for floating on water

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a flat structure used for floating on water

They built a raft from logs

to travel on water using a flat floating structure

We decided to raft across the lake

a flat structure for floating on water

He stood on a wooden raft

a small flat boat made of wood or rubber

We rented a rubber raft

a long or complicated series of actions or words

In scene

a long or complicated series of actions or words

He gave me a whole song and dance about why he was late

a scheduled meeting or arrangement

In scene

a scheduled meeting or arrangement

I have an appointment with the doctor

a scheduled meeting or visit

I have a doctor's appointment

an arrangement to meet someone at a set time

I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow

a small part of something that gives more information

In scene

a small part of something that gives more information

Tell me every detail

to give someone a specific job or task

A security detail guarded the building

to clean a car very carefully and completely

I will detail my car today

to give a lot of information about something

He detailed his plan to us

a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

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a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

Thanks for your help. No problem.

without any difficulty

I solved the puzzle with no problem

no more than

In scene

no more than

It is only a scratch

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

I have only two dollars

being the one and only

You are my only friend

a single unit of language that has meaning

In scene

a single unit of language that has meaning

I don't know this word

a piece of news or information

Let me give you a word of advice

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

a person who lacks good sense

In scene

a person who lacks good sense

Don't be such a fool

to deceive someone

Don't try to fool me

a person who lacks good judgment

He is a complete fool

to deceive someone

You can't fool me

to seem or have the appearance of something

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to seem or have the appearance of something

That cloud looks like a rabbit

to have a similar appearance to

He looks like his father

to seem or have a certain appearance

She looks like her mother

to appear to be something

It looks like it will rain

appears to be true

It looks like rain

a very young child

In scene

a very young child

The baby is sleeping

someone who acts immaturely

Don't be such a baby

a friendly or affectionate name for someone

I love you baby

a very young animal

Look at that baby goat

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

after a long time or delay

In scene

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

In scene

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

I read a book

to arrange to use something in advance

I want to book a room

to officially record someone's arrest in police records

The police decided to book the suspect

a written work with pages

I am reading a good book

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

to cause someone to die by holding them under water

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to cause someone to die by holding them under water

The villain tried to drown the hero

to be completely covered or overcome by something

The music drowned out the voices

to die because you cannot breathe underwater

Many people drown every year

to keep a distance from someone or something

In scene

to keep a distance from someone or something

Please stay away from the edge

to remain at a distance and not approach a person, place, or thing

You should stay away from the fire

a small quantity or degree

In scene

a small quantity or degree

I am a little bit tired

to strike someone or something repeatedly

In scene

to strike someone or something repeatedly

Beat the eggs before cooking

a person's regular job or route

The officer walked his beat every evening

to get to a place earlier than someone else

I will try to beat you to the station

to be more desirable or preferable than something else

Nothing beats a cold drink on a hot day

to win against someone or something

They beat the champion

very tired

I am completely beat after work

to go away from a place

Let us beat it before it starts raining

a regular repeated sound or movement

I like the beat of this song

feeling very tired or exhausted

I am beat after working all day

to use all of something until there is none left

In scene

to use all of something until there is none left

They ran out of all their money

to take something to someone

He ran out the food to the table

to come to an end or stop

We are running out of time

to leave a place in a hurry

He ran out of the room

to use all of something until none is left

We ran out of milk

to use all of something

I ran out of time to finish the exam

a crackling sound on a radio or TV

In scene

a crackling sound on a radio or TV

There is too much static on the radio

not moving or changing

The population remained static

to feel thankful for something

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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

an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

In scene

an unpleasant feeling, either physical or emotional

Love can cause pain

a baked food made from flour and water

This pain is fresh

someone or something that is annoying

Stop being a pain

to feel nervous or troubled

In scene

to feel nervous or troubled

Do not worry about the exam

to feel concern about something

In scene

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

having a positive or desirable quality

In scene

having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

to understand or deal with something

In scene

to understand or deal with something

I cannot wrap my mind around this complex problem

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

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

a set of numbers used to open a lock

In scene

a set of numbers used to open a lock

I forgot the combination

a mix of different things

In scene

a mix of different things

This is a great combination of flavors

a series of movements put together

The dancer performed a difficult combination

a liquid that you can drink

In scene

a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

In scene

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

a line or route along which something moves

In scene

a line or route along which something moves

The train is on the track

a special advantage or connection that helps you succeed

He has the inside track for the job

to follow the movement or development of something

The police are tracking the suspect

to be logical or consistent with what is already known

This story tracks with the facts

a written note of information you keep to remember it

I keep a track of my expenses

a piece of recorded music on an album

This is my favorite track on the album

a sport where people run races on a track

She runs track at school

a human being

In scene

a human being

He is a good person

a human individual

In scene

a human individual

Every person is different

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

a small room for storing things

In scene

a small room for storing things

Put your coat in the closet

kept hidden or private

He is a closet fan of that band

to stay in a place until something happens

In scene

to stay in a place until something happens

I am waiting for the bus

to stay in a place or delay an action until someone arrives or something happens

I wait for the bus

to feel excited for something to happen

I am waiting for my vacation

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

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

a rude, mean, or annoying person

In scene

a rude, mean, or annoying person

He called her a bitch

to express dissatisfaction or annoyance

Stop bitching about the weather

a female dog

The bitch is guarding her puppies

a difficult or annoying situation or task

Solving this problem is a real bitch

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

a formal document with rules both sides must follow

In scene

a formal document with rules both sides must follow

They signed the agreement

having the same opinion

In scene

having the same opinion

We are in agreement

a formal understanding between people

They signed the agreement

used to say what is the right thing to do

In scene

used to say what is the right thing to do

You ought to apologize

used to say that something is the right, sensible, or desirable thing to do

You ought to study for the exam

used to say that something is likely to happen based on evidence or logic

The train ought to arrive soon

in the lower or nearby location

In scene

in the lower or nearby location

Come down here and see this

a substance used to treat illness

In scene

a substance used to treat illness

I take medicine for my headache

the science of treating illness and injuries

He studies medicine at university

a substance used to treat illness

Take your medicine to feel better

a substance used to cure illness

Take your medicine every day

a person who works with another in a business or activity

In scene

a person who works with another in a business or activity

He is my business partner

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

In scene

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

She lives with her partner

a person you do something with

She is my business partner

a person you work or play with

I have a new dance partner

a medicine that reduces pain

In scene

a medicine that reduces pain

I need a painkiller for my headache

to cause someone severe physical or mental pain

In scene

to cause someone severe physical or mental pain

They decided to torture him

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

In scene

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

The lock is broken

a device used to keep a door, box, etc. closed or secure

I lost the key to my lock

a small amount of hair

She cut a lock of hair

the number 1

In scene

the number 1

I have one apple in my bag

one part of a series (e.g., an episode)

I watched episode one last night

a very short period of time

Wait for one moment please

to a small degree

This is one better than that

a place to live that is part of a larger building

In scene

a place to live that is part of a larger building

I live in a small apartment

a set of rooms to live in

Your apartment is very beautiful

a place to live that is part of a larger building

She lives in a small apartment

the number 1,000

In scene

the number 1,000

I have a thousand books

a brass musical instrument you blow into

In scene

a brass musical instrument you blow into

He plays the trumpet very well

to make something known in a loud, proud way

They trumpeted their success

a pair of lenses in a frame worn to help you see

In scene

a pair of lenses in a frame worn to help you see

I wear glasses for reading

a container used for drinking

These glasses are made of thick glass

to help someone out of danger or trouble

In scene

to help someone out of danger or trouble

The lifeguard rescued the swimmer

the act of saving someone from danger

The rescue was successful

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

the very beginning of something

In scene

the very beginning of something

We knew it from the get-go

the very start of something

We had problems from the get-go

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