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Lost — Season 3 Episode 3

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338 words

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CEFR level

information that shows something is true

In scene

information that shows something is true

There is no evidence for this claim

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

connected with a specific person

In scene

connected with a specific person

I have a personal opinion

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

His comments were too personal

relating to a particular person

This is a personal matter

a chemical that affects the body

In scene

a chemical that affects the body

This drug helps you sleep

a person you know and like very much

He is a good drug

to give someone a substance that affects their body

They drug the patient

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

to appear to be something

In scene

to appear to be something

That sounds great

a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something

His story sounds interesting

vibrations that you can hear

The sounds were very loud

to go away from a place or situation

In scene

to go away from a place or situation

He decided to walk away

to leave a place or situation

He walked away from the house

to depart from a place or abandon a situation, often to avoid difficulty or unpleasantness

It is better to walk away from an argument

to have a similar appearance to

In scene

to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to appear to be the case

In scene

to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to continue to live

In scene

to continue to live

Plants cannot survive without water

to stay alive after a dangerous event

He survived the accident

to continue to live after someone else has died

He survived his wife by ten years

to continue to exist after a difficult situation

They survived the earthquake

a state of confusion or dirtiness

In scene

a state of confusion or dirtiness

This room is a mess

to cause trouble or disturbance

Don't mess with the settings

words used to show you are grateful

In scene

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

to try to catch or attack someone

In scene

to try to catch or attack someone

The police came after the thief

to happen after something else

Winter comes after autumn

the power to make impossible things happen

In scene

the power to make impossible things happen

The ring has magic

the art of performing illusions

He knows some magic

relating to magic or having magic powers

It was a magic moment

the power to control events by mysterious forces

Magic is not real

a garment worn on the upper body

In scene

a garment worn on the upper body

He is wearing a white shirt

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body

He is wearing a blue shirt

without other people

In scene

without other people

She is alone

without other people

He walked home alone

used to emphasize that one thing is enough

The cost alone is high

without being bothered or disturbed

Please leave me alone

attractive and fashionable

In scene

attractive and fashionable

She wore a snazzy outfit to the party

a written or spoken account of facts or events

In scene

a written or spoken account of facts or events

The police have a record of the accident

the best or highest level ever done

He broke the world record

a flat disc that stores music or sound

I listen to music on an old record

to store sound, video, or information for later use

Please record the meeting

to come together again after being apart

In scene

to come together again after being apart

The team is back together

to join separate parts to make a single whole

I put the toy back together

in a romantic relationship again after a breakup

They are back together

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

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

not making sound

In scene

not making sound

The phone is on mute

to make something less bright or strong

The designer decided to mute the bright colors

not able to talk or make sounds

He was born mute

to happen soon or be about to happen

In scene

to happen soon or be about to happen

A problem came up

to happen or be mentioned

This topic will come up in the meeting

to grow up in the same place as someone else

She came up in a small town

to move to a higher place

Come up and see my room

to move near to something or someone

A stranger came up to me

to happen or appear

A problem came up at work

to move to a higher place or position

I came up the stairs to my office

to be mentioned or discussed

Your name came up in our meeting

happening or appearing soon

The exam date is coming up soon

to be going to happen in the near future

Christmas is coming up fast

to happen or take place

Many questions came up during the event

to move to a higher position or status

She came up in the company quickly

not sleeping

In scene

not sleeping

She is awake

to stop sleeping and become aware

He will awake at sunrise

to stop sleeping

I awake early every day

to make someone believe or do something

In scene

to make someone believe or do something

I tried to convince him to come

making someone agree to do something

I convinced him to join us

able to make someone believe something is true

I convinced him to come

currently being used or working

In scene

currently being used or working

The account is still active

moving or working a lot

He is an active child

a person who is part of a group or organization

She is an active member of the club

to say that you are unhappy about something

In scene

to say that you are unhappy about something

Stop grumbling about your food

not a single thing

In scene

not a single thing

There is nothing here

not a single thing

I have nothing in my hand

still there after others have gone

There is nothing left

not anything

There is nothing in the box

a set of ideas or actions by a government or group

In scene

a set of ideas or actions by a government or group

The government has a new economic policy

a written agreement or rule from an organization

The company has a strict policy about lateness

a plan or course of action

This is the company policy

a lifestyle that is very natural, healthy, and often associated with liberal values

In scene

a lifestyle that is very natural, healthy, and often associated with liberal values

They prefer a granola way of life

a breakfast food made from oats and nuts

I eat granola for breakfast

a breakfast food made from oats and nuts

I eat granola for breakfast

for what reason

In scene

for what reason

How come you are late

for what reason

How come you are late?

a personal liking for something

In scene

a personal liking for something

We have the same taste in music

a short experience of something

She wanted a taste of success

the sensation you experience when eating or drinking

This cake has a sweet taste

to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

Please taste the soup

to be upset or annoyed by something

In scene

to be upset or annoyed by something

I don't mind the cold

to have a plan or intention to do something

I mind to help him

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

He has a brilliant mind

to be responsible for something

Please mind your step on the stairs

to have the same opinion as someone

In scene

to have the same opinion as someone

I agree with you

to have the same opinion as someone or something

I have the same opinion as you

to have the same opinion as someone

I support your idea

to have the same opinion as someone

We are in accord with the decision

to be good for someone or match their opinion

This climate suits me

to have the same opinion as someone

She endorses the report

to think the same way as someone else

I share his perspective

to share the same view as someone

They think the same as us

to share the same view as someone else

Both sides reached a consensus on the terms

to share someone's view or match what they think

I support his choice

to be suitable or consistent with something

The evidence matches the facts

to have the same opinion as someone

We achieved a consensus on the final outcome

to have a good effect on someone's health or mood

This climate doesn't agree with me

to have the same opinion as someone

I agree with your idea

to have the same opinion as someone

I agree with you

to have your home or origin in a place

In scene

to have your home or origin in a place

I come from Turkey

to be from a place or source

I come from a small town

to be from a place

Problems come from stress

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 intend to do something

In scene

to intend to do something

I plan on going to the party

to have an intention to do something or to expect that something will happen

I plan on studying tonight

to depend on someone to do something

I plan on my friend to be there

to say that you accept or agree with something

In scene

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

to change into something else

In scene

to change into something else

The caterpillar turned into a butterfly

to become something different

The caterpillar will turn into a butterfly

to change direction to move onto a different road or path

Turn into the next street

to change into something different

The caterpillar will turn into a butterfly

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

In scene

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

I will pick up my friend from the airport

to get better or become more active

The economy is starting to pick up

to see or become aware of something

I picked up a strange smell in the room

to start again after stopping

We will pick up the lesson tomorrow

the act of going to get something

The package pick-up is at the front desk

the act of starting a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He is very good at the pick-up

to answer a telephone call

Please pick up the phone

to answer the phone when it rings

Please pick up the phone

to go and get someone or something

I will pick up my sister from school

to get knowledge or a skill

She picked up Spanish quickly

to take something in your hand or lift it

Please pick up the pen from the floor

a large white bear that lives in the Arctic

In scene

a large white bear that lives in the Arctic

The polar bear lives in the Arctic

to take something from one place to another

In scene

to take something from one place to another

Please carry this box inside

to be able to be heard from a distance

Her voice carries well in this hall

to have or hold something with you

Do you carry an umbrella

to help someone keep going or stay strong

Courage carries him through the day

to have something as a result or consequence

This job carries great responsibility

taken from one place to another

The goods were carried by truck

to have a particular result or consequence

This decision carries serious risks

to take or move something from one place to another

Please carry your books to the desk

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

a tall plant with a trunk and branches

In scene

a tall plant with a trunk and branches

The tree is tall

to force an animal to climb up into a tree

The dog treed the cat

a tall plant with a trunk and branches

There is a tall tree in the garden

to break apart with force and noise

In scene

to break apart with force and noise

The bomb blew up

to suddenly become very well-known or successful

His career blew up after that song

to call or message someone many times

She was blowing up my phone with messages

to make something larger in size

I want to blow up this photo

a sudden loud argument or fight

They had a sudden blow-up during the meeting

filled with air

We played with a blow-up ball

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

to take care of someone or something

In scene

to take care of someone or something

I look after my little brother

to be responsible for someone or something and ensure their well-being or good condition

You must look after your dog

food and other things you buy at a store

In scene

food and other things you buy at a store

I need to buy some groceries

the act of causing a bomb or explosive to explode

In scene

the act of causing a bomb or explosive to explode

The bomb squad performed a controlled detonation

to pull something along a surface or with effort

In scene

to pull something along a surface or with effort

Drag the chair across the room

something that is boring or annoying

This meeting is such a drag

a puff of smoke from a cigarette or joint

He took a long drag

a performance where men dress in women's clothing for entertainment

He is famous for his drag performance

to a large extent

In scene

to a large extent

This car is far better

a long way away

The store is too far

left to be done or completed

How far are you with your homework

until the present time

So far everything is good

a task or job that you must do

In scene

a task or job that you must do

It is my duty to help you

a thing that you must do

In scene

a thing that you must do

It is my duty to help others

things you must do

It is your duty to help him

a tax paid on goods

You must pay duty on these goods

as a result of

In scene

as a result of

We stayed home because of the rain

due to something

The game was canceled because of the rain

as a result of

We stayed at home because of the rain

on account of

We stayed home because of the rain

to move into a room or building

In scene

to move into a room or building

Please come in

to be sold or found in a particular form

This dress comes in red

to have a part or role in a situation

Where does the expert come in

to finish in a particular position in a competition

She came in second in the race

to arrive or finish in a position

She came in first in the race

to be useful in a situation

This tool will come in handy later

to become involved in a situation

They asked me to come in on the project

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

currently taking place

In scene

currently taking place

The project is currently in progress

to let someone see something

In scene

to let someone see something

Show me your book

to come or be present somewhere

He didn't show up

a public display or exhibition

The show starts now

a TV or radio program

I watch a talk show

not allowing any exceptions or rule-breaking

In scene

not allowing any exceptions or rule-breaking

The company has a zero tolerance policy towards theft

a rule that does not allow any breaking of rules

Schools often have a zero tolerance rule for bullying

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

one of two equal parts of something

In scene

one of two equal parts of something

The team played both halves well

to some extent but not completely

He was half asleep

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

I am going out with my better half

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

I am using a computer

to spend time with friends

In scene

to spend time with friends

I like to hang around with my friends

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 period of seven days

In scene

a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

the material from trees used for building

In scene

the material from trees used for building

The house is made of timber

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

to apply pressure to something

In scene

to apply pressure to something

Press the button

news organizations and journalists

The press is here

to make a strong request or demand

They will press us for an answer

to give the impression of being something

In scene

to give the impression of being something

That sounds like a good idea

to seem similar to something

That sounds like a great plan

to have a similar sound to something

The wind sounds like a whistle

to have a voice that is similar to someone else's

You sound like your mother

to bring back a memory of something

In scene

to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

to stay in a place to watch for danger or problems

In scene

to stay in a place to watch for danger or problems

The soldiers stand guard outside the palace

to make someone or something die

In scene

to make someone or something die

The hunter killed the deer

to make something stop working or operating

In scene

to make something stop working or operating

The company killed the project

to be very funny or popular with an audience

The comedian killed the audience

to want something very much

I am killing for a slice of pizza

to stop or end something

We had to kill the project

to make something die

The frost will kill the plants

to make someone die

The soldiers killed the king

a person who kills someone

The police caught the killer

to cause someone great emotional pain

His words killed me

a thing that is built or constructed

In scene

a thing that is built or constructed

This is an ancient structure

to organize or put parts together in a particular way

You should structure your essay well

the way parts are organized or put together

The structure of the book is clear

having life; not dead

In scene

having life; not dead

He is still alive

to have life and experiences

She is happy to be alive

causing laughter or entertainment

In scene

causing laughter or entertainment

The story was very amusing

happening every time

In scene

happening every time

He invariably arrives late

used to describe something very annoying

In scene

used to describe something very annoying

I cannot open this sodding jar

to make something by putting parts together

In scene

to make something by putting parts together

They build a new house

the shape and size of a person's body

He has a strong build

to create or establish something over time

We want to build a strong team

to become larger or stronger

The excitement began to build

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

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

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

the act of intentionally killing yourself

In scene

the act of intentionally killing yourself

He attempted suicide

very easy to find or not special

This is a common mistake

a fast back-and-forth running drill in sports

We ran suicides during practice

to intentionally end one's own life

He committed suicide

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

In scene

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid I cannot help you

feeling fear

In scene

feeling fear

She is afraid of spiders

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid that we are late

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