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Lost — Season 2 Episode 19

Words & meanings

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something that can be done or is true

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something that can be done or is true

It is possible to finish the work today

a person who might be chosen for something

She is a possible for the role

to learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

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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 want something very much

In scene

to want something very much

He dreams of becoming a famous singer

to think about doing something

I dream of traveling around the world

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

to make someone or something healthy again

In scene

to make someone or something healthy again

The doctor helped to heal his wound

to become healthy again

In scene

to become healthy again

The wound will heal soon

to say or sing something many times

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to say or sing something many times

The crowd began to chant the player's name

a short trip to do a specific job

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a short trip to do a specific job

I have to run some errands today

in no place

In scene

in no place

There is nowhere to sit

not in or to any place

I have nowhere to go tonight

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 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

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

In scene

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

I will be there in one hour

one of the twenty-four parts of a day

We will leave in one hour

a period of 60 minutes

I will be there in an hour

any other person

In scene

any other person

Is anybody else coming to the party

a small room or cupboard for storing food

In scene

a small room or cupboard for storing food

Please put the flour in the pantry

a small room or closet for storing food

Put the pasta in the pantry

a small room where food is kept

The pantry is next to the kitchen

expected to happen or arrive

In scene

expected to happen or arrive

The train is due at 5 PM

expected to be completed or delivered by a certain time

The report is due tomorrow

exactly or directly in a certain direction

The wind is blowing due north

money that you owe as a membership fee or obligation

I need to pay my monthly dues

a long narrow open container for animals to eat or drink from

In scene

a long narrow open container for animals to eat or drink from

The pigs are eating from the trough

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

not even close to being

In scene

not even close to being

The project is far from finished

to say that you want something

In scene

to say that you want something

I will ask for a glass of water

to behave in a way that is likely to cause an unpleasant event to happen

You are asking for trouble by staying out late

content

She will ask for help

to behave in a way that makes a bad thing likely to happen to you

You are asking for trouble

in every way or to the full degree

In scene

in every way or to the full degree

I completely forgot about the meeting

before now; in the past

In scene

before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

In scene

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

to become visible or noticeable

In scene

to become visible or noticeable

The error shows up on the screen

to appear or arrive at a place

He finally showed up at the party

the act of saving someone from danger

In scene

the act of saving someone from danger

The act of being rescued is intense

to help someone out of danger or trouble

The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree

helped out of danger or trouble

They found the rescued dog

helped out of danger or trouble

The rescued man thanked us

at some time in the past

In scene

at some time in the past

I once lived here

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

right now without delay

Do it at once

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

complete or full

In scene

complete or full

The entire team arrived early

all of something

She read the entire book

complete or total

I read the entire book

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

the last meal of the day

In scene

the last meal of the day

We had a light supper

the last meal of the day

We ate supper together

a device for hanging clothes

In scene

a device for hanging clothes

Put your coat on a hanger

a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed

He felt a lot of hanger when he lost the game

despite that; nevertheless

In scene

despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

very close to a place

In scene

very close to a place

The shop is around the corner

very near in time or distance

The big exam is around the corner

very close in time or distance

My house is around the corner

very close in time or distance

The exam is just around the corner

in a place behind the speaker or at a time in the past

In scene

in a place behind the speaker or at a time in the past

I left my bag back there

at a place or time that was mentioned before

We talked about that back there

at that place we were before

I left my coat back there

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 have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

In scene

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

I love my family

to like very much

I love chocolate

to want something very much

I would love a cup of coffee

the act of having sex

They made love

a piece of land completely surrounded by water

In scene

a piece of land completely surrounded by water

They live on a small island

a piece of land surrounded by water

In scene

a piece of land surrounded by water

This is a small island

a piece of land surrounded by water

Hawaii is a famous island

strong thick string used for tying

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strong thick string used for tying

He used a rope to tie the box

to trick someone into doing something

They roped me into helping them

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

a convenient or appropriate time for something

In scene

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

to draw or describe something quickly and simply

In scene

to draw or describe something quickly and simply

He sketched out a plan for the project

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

Wait until tomorrow

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

Do not leave until I return

up to the time when

We stayed until noon

to learn or discover something

In scene

to learn or discover something

I will find out the answer

to discover that someone has done something wrong or dishonest

I hope he does not find out

to discover or get facts about something

I want to find out the truth

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

In scene

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The wall is ten feet high

the parts of the body you stand on

My feet are cold

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The room is 10 feet wide

to discharge a gun

In scene

to discharge a gun

He fired a shot

a photograph taken with a camera

That is a great shot

completely spoiled or destroyed

My car engine is shot

a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink

He ordered a shot of tequila

in progress or taking place

In scene

in progress or taking place

What is going on here

to move from one place to another

Our going was delayed by the rain

to produce words with your voice

That is how the story goes

to begin or continue an activity

I am going on with my work

to move away from a place

I am going home now

the act of moving from one place to another

The going was slow on the muddy road

the act of moving from one place to another

His going was very sudden

used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

In scene

used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

I don't like it. Neither do I

not one or the other

Neither book is good

not one of two people or things

Neither of the students is here

not one or the other

The box is neither big nor small

the sound you make when speaking or singing

In scene

the sound you make when speaking or singing

He has a deep voice

to say what you think or feel

She voiced her concerns

a material made of connected strings with holes

In scene

a material made of connected strings with holes

He caught a fish in the net

easy to see, hear, or understand

The instructions are net

a common ending for website names

The website address ends in net

to receive an amount of money after all costs are paid

They netted a big profit from the deal

the amount left after all deductions

My net salary is three thousand dollars

a group of people who play a sport together

The net played well today

a system of connected computers or a website

I found this info on the net

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

to take someone or something by force

In scene

to take someone or something by force

The police were able to capture the suspect

to take a picture or video of something

He captured the sunset

to take something by force or skill

The police captured the thief

to make someone like you very much

Her smile captured his heart

not quite but close

In scene

not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

to leave a place

In scene

to leave a place

It is time to go out

to be sent or delivered

The invitations went out yesterday

to leave home to spend time with others

I want to go out tonight

to stop functioning or shining

The lights suddenly went out

to exit a place

I want to go out tonight

to go somewhere away from home for social reasons

We will go out for dinner tonight

in a hopeful way

In scene

in a hopeful way

Hopefully, the weather will be nice

a device that slows fall from a plane

In scene

a device that slows fall from a plane

He jumped with a parachute

to jump from a plane using a parachute

He decided to parachute from the plane

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

real or true

In scene

real or true

Is this website legit?

a period of 24 hours

In scene

a period of 24 hours

There are seven days in a week

a period of 24 hours

There are seven days in a week

the present time or recent period

Life is easier these days

a particular time or era

Those were the glory days

a particular time or period in someone's life

I miss my school days

periods of twenty-four hours

There are seven days in a week

the time between sunrise and sunset, or a 24-hour period

The days are getting longer

left to be done or completed

There are five days left

a television or radio program

I watched Days yesterday

a period of time

I have been waiting for two days

a period of time

These days are very busy

a specific moment in time

What are the days of the trip

a period of 24 hours

The days go by quickly

periods of 24 hours

It takes two days to walk there

a period of time

Those were the good old days

to stop trying or to surrender

In scene

to stop trying or to surrender

Don't give up now

to stop doing something

In scene

to stop doing something

I want to give up smoking

to force someone to leave a job or place

The company had to give up some staff

to use time doing something

In scene

to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

the way a doctor or nurse talks to patients

In scene

the way a doctor or nurse talks to patients

The doctor has a kind bedside manner

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

This is enough for me

to request information

In scene

to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

In scene

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

a sudden feeling of surprise or upset

In scene

a sudden feeling of surprise or upset

It was a big shock

a sudden painful feeling from electricity passing through the body

I felt a shock when I touched the wire

a sudden, dangerous physical reaction to an allergy

The patient went into shock after the medicine

a choice on a machine or device

Press the shock button to start

responsibility for a problem or error

In scene

responsibility for a problem or error

It was my fault that we were late

to say someone did something wrong

It is hard to fault his work

a large break in the earth's surface

There is a fault line under this city

a bad or weak quality in a person's character

Everyone has a personal fault

to ask someone to pardon you

In scene

to ask someone to pardon you

Please excuse my foolish error

a reason given to explain or justify an action

In scene

a reason given to explain or justify an action

He has a good excuse

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me may I pass

a reason given to explain a mistake

Do not make an excuse for being late

shut; not allowing entrance

In scene

shut; not allowing entrance

The shop is closed

to bring something to a finish

He closed the meeting

to rest with your eyes closed

In scene

to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

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

used to add force to a statement

In scene

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

actual and true

In scene

actual and true

This product is the real deal

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

In scene

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

My arm hurts

a part of a large organization that handles a specific area of work

This is the research arm of the company

to provide with weapons or tools

The soldiers were armed

a gun or other weapon used in fighting

He had to drop his arm

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

In scene

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

a flat structure used for floating on water

In scene

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

to become larger in number or amount

In scene

to become larger in number or amount

Prices go up every year

to walk close to someone

He went up to her and said hello

to move from a lower place to a higher place

He went up the stairs

to move to a higher place

The elevator will go up to the top floor

to move to a higher place or level

Prices will go up soon

a period of 60 seconds

In scene

a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree

One degree contains sixty minutes

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

a truck used to pull broken or parked cars

In scene

a truck used to pull broken or parked cars

The tow truck pulled my car away

the greatest amount or level

In scene

the greatest amount or level

The maximum speed is 100 km/h

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

In scene

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

Please sign the contract here

the most recent time before now

In scene

the most recent time before now

I ate sushi last time

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last time

happening or coming just before the present

I went there last time

to select from a group of options

In scene

to select from a group of options

You can choose a color

to decide between options

Choose a color

to pick something from a group

Choose your favorite color

the act of making a choice

You must choose a path

picked out from a group

This is the chosen one

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

a small cabinet you can lock

In scene

a small cabinet you can lock

Put your bag in the locker

a small cupboard for keeping things in

Please put your bag in your locker

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