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Lost — Season 3 Episode 4

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the part of the body below the chest

In scene

the part of the body below the chest

He has a pain in his abdomen

the part of the body between the chest and the hips

He felt a sharp pain in his abdomen

not inside a building or room

In scene

not inside a building or room

Let's go out

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

to go to live in a lower or more southern place

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to go to live in a lower or more southern place

We decided to move down to the coast

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

This is a small island

a piece of land surrounded by water

Hawaii is a famous island

used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

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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 wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn it, I forgot my keys

an exclamation used to show frustration, anger, or disappointment

Damn it I missed the bus

a flat metal sign on a vehicle with numbers and letters that identifies it

In scene

a flat metal sign on a vehicle with numbers and letters that identifies it

The license plate is new

a metal sign on a vehicle with its official registration number

The car has a new license plate

to leave a place or start a journey

In scene

to leave a place or start a journey

I will get off the bus at the next stop

to avoid being punished for something

He got off with a fine

to stop doing something

Get off my back

to finish a phone conversation

I need to get off the phone now

to stop touching something or to leave a place

Please get off the bus

to stop bothering someone

Get off him now

to leave or move away from something or someone

I need to get off the bus

a damaged part of the body

In scene

a damaged part of the body

The wound is healing

to cause physical harm to someone or something

The soldier was wounded

feeling very nervous, anxious, or stressed

He was wound tight after the meeting

to strongly dislike

In scene

to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

without being bothered or disturbed

In scene

without being bothered or disturbed

Please leave me alone

without other people

He walked home alone

used to emphasize that one thing is enough

The cost alone is high

without other people

She is alone

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 part of your body used to see

In scene

the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

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

an informal word for a friend

In scene

an informal word for a friend

He is my best mate

a person who helps a ship's captain

The mate checked the ship supplies.

to have sex to produce young

Animals mate in the spring

to win a game of chess by trapping the opponent's king

I can mate the king in two moves

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

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

to quickly take something

In scene

to quickly take something

I managed to snag the last seat

to become caught on something and not be able to move

My sweater snagged on the door handle

a small difficulty or problem

We hit a snag in the plan

someone you fight or compete against

In scene

someone you fight or compete against

They are old enemies

a machine that watches or checks something

In scene

a machine that watches or checks something

The doctor checked the heart monitor

to watch or check something carefully

In scene

to watch or check something carefully

We must monitor the temperature

a device that displays images or text

He bought a new monitor for his computer

a person who watches over a place or activity

The exam monitor walked around the room

more or less; about

In scene

more or less; about

It will take ten minutes, give or take

a human individual

In scene

a human individual

Every person is different

a human being

He is a good person

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

feeling nervous or worried

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feeling nervous or worried

I feel anxious about the exam

wanting to do something very much

I am anxious to hear the news

to make someone feel very happy or eager

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to make someone feel very happy or eager

I am excited about the trip

feeling very happy and enthusiastic about something

I am excited about the trip

to feel very happy and eager

She is excited to meet you

the way a situation is organized

In scene

the way a situation is organized

He is just trying to get the lay of the land

to join with thread

In scene

to join with thread

I can sew a button

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

In scene

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

Be careful

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

in or into a place

In scene

in or into a place

It is very hot inside

the ability to enter or use something

The key lets you inside the room

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

In scene

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

I love watching movies

at the back of something

In scene

at the back of something

The cat is behind the sofa

in the space at the back of something

The ball is behind the chair

the part of the body you sit on

He fell on his behind

the person or thing that causes something to happen

She is the force behind this project

not on time

He is behind schedule

without someone knowing

He did it behind my back

to give support to someone or something

We are behind you

left in a place when you go away

He left his keys behind

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

costing nothing, without charge

In scene

costing nothing, without charge

This water is free

able to do what you want without limits

In scene

able to do what you want without limits

The bird is free

having no work or obligations

I am free this afternoon

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

They decided to free the bird from the cage

having or showing quick intelligence

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having or showing quick intelligence

He is a smart student

to cause a sharp, stinging pain

My eyes began to smart

well-dressed or neat in appearance

He looks very smart in his suit

showing good judgment

It was a smart choice

a very rude word for a bad or unpleasant person

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a very rude word for a bad or unpleasant person

He is such a son of a bitch

a very rude term for a person you dislike

That son of a bitch lied to me

an insulting word for a person

You son of a bitch

a rude word for a mean or annoying person

Stop acting like a son of a bitch

to cut something into pieces

In scene

to cut something into pieces

Chop the onions

a thick slice of meat with a bone attached

I ate a lamb chop for dinner

small, uneven waves on the surface of a body of water

The boat struggled in the rough chop

a skill or ability in a particular area

He has great guitar chops

the physical extent or amount of something

In scene

the physical extent or amount of something

The size of the room is small

how big or small something is

What is the size of this box

how large or small something is

They are similar in size

to find out how big or small something is

The worker sized the material

to show happiness by curving your mouth

In scene

to show happiness by curving your mouth

She smiled at me

to show kindness or approval to someone

Fortune smiled on the family

a happy look on your face with your mouth turned up

He has a beautiful smile

to make a happy face with your mouth turned up

She gave a small smile

to call out loudly

In scene

to call out loudly

Don't holler at me

to decide to take or do something

In scene

to decide to take or do something

I will go for the cake

to be true or relevant for someone or something

The same rule goes for everyone

to depart from a place

I have to go for today

to try to get or achieve something

You should go for your dreams

to be true or relevant for someone or something

This rule goes for everyone

to try to do or get something

I will go for the top prize

to have a particular price

This painting goes for a high price

to plan or intend to do something

We go for an early start tomorrow

to be suitable or right for someone

That color goes for your skin tone

to support or choose someone

I go for the local team

to try to achieve something

You should go for your dreams

to want or choose something

I think I will go for the salad

to try to hit or defeat someone

The dog might go for you

to make someone or something late

In scene

to make someone or something late

Traffic held me up

to manage in a difficult situation

How are you holding up

to manage a difficult situation

He held up well during the stress

to raise something in the air

Please hold up your hand

to stay true or strong over time

The theory still holds up

to rob someone using a weapon

They tried to hold up the store

to lift or keep something in a raised position

These pillars hold up the roof

to physically keep something in place or to remain valid under pressure

The pillars hold up the roof

to ask someone to stop and wait for a moment

Please hold up while I lock the door

to be able to be accepted or proven true when examined

Your theory does not hold up

to remain strong or successful

He is holding up well after the accident

to make something work again

In scene

to make something work again

Can you fix my bike?

to make something stay in a certain place

Please fix the shelf to the wall

a difficult or unpleasant situation

They are in a real fix

to make the result of a contest or vote unfair in advance

They tried to fix the election

to think something may not be true

In scene

to think something may not be true

I doubt he will come

a music group

The band is very good

to not believe that something is true

I doubt that

a feeling of not being sure if something is true

I have some doubt about his story

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

to turn your head and look behind you

In scene

to turn your head and look behind you

She looked back to see who was there

to think about the past

I look back on my childhood fondly

to feel sad about a past decision or action

He looks back on his choice with regret

to complete something difficult or unpleasant

In scene

to complete something difficult or unpleasant

I want to get it over with

to complete an unpleasant task as soon as possible

I want to finish this job and get it over with

to receive something that is offered

In scene

to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

to accept or endure something

You should take it as a gift

to accept a situation as it is

You have to take it as it is

to accept a difficult situation

I cannot take it anymore

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

likely to cause harm

In scene

likely to cause harm

This road is dangerous

likely to cause harm or injury

It is dangerous to play with fire

that is enough; no more

In scene

that is enough; no more

That is enough

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

as much as needed

This is enough for me

to feel annoyed or discouraged because of being unable to do something

In scene

to feel annoyed or discouraged because of being unable to do something

The slow computer frustrated him

to make someone feel upset or angry

Slow internet frustrates me

to stop something from happening

The heavy rain frustrated our plans

to become calm and less tense

In scene

to become calm and less tense

I need to relax after a long day

to make a rule or requirement less strict

The school decided to relax the rules

to make someone feel calm and less tense

Music helps me relax

to become calm or less active

I want to relax on the weekend

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

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 do something without planning

In scene

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

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

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

having more length or time

In scene

having more length or time

This rope is longer than that one

for a greater amount of time

I cannot wait any longer

for a greater amount of time

I cannot wait any longer

for a great amount of time

They stayed for a long time

for a greater amount of time

I will study for a longer time

for a greater amount of time

Give me more time to think

having greater length or duration

This bridge is longer

having greater length

The movie was longer than the book

for a greater amount of time

We need more time to work

for a shorter time than before

I no longer live here

for a greater amount of time than before

It took longer than expected

for a greater amount of time or distance

The route is longer today

measuring a greater distance from end to end

This stick is longer than that one

for a greater amount of time

I cannot wait any longer

an idea or belief you have

In scene

an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

I will work till five

a machine used to keep money in a shop

The cashier opened the till

up to the time when

Wait till tomorrow

up to the time when

Wait till she arrives

of great size or amount

In scene

of great size or amount

She has a large family

big in size

I want a large coffee

a slang term for one thousand US dollars

He won five large in the game

to stop a relationship or activity

In scene

to stop a relationship or activity

They broke up the session

to crack or split something

The ice began to break up

to skate fast across the ice in hockey

The player will break up the ice

to feel very sad or emotional

He broke up when he heard the news

the ending of a romantic relationship

The break-up happened last week

to end a romantic relationship

They decided to break up

something that is wrong or incorrect

In scene

something that is wrong or incorrect

I made a mistake

to think something is different than it really is

I mistook him for his brother

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

to make something start working again

In scene

to make something start working again

We need to kick start this project

a visual representation

In scene

a visual representation

I drew a picture

a movie made for cinema

We saw a funny picture at the cinema

to form a mental image of something

I can't picture it

the whole situation or main idea

You need to understand the whole picture

a person with little education or culture from a rural area

In scene

a person with little education or culture from a rural area

He felt like a hick in the big city

to break free from a place or situation

In scene

to break free from a place or situation

The prisoner escaped from jail

to be difficult for someone to understand

His name escapes me right now

to get away from a place or situation

The prisoners tried to escape

the act of carefully listening or watching

His escape of the surroundings was intense

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

a drug that calms you or helps you sleep

In scene

a drug that calms you or helps you sleep

The doctor gave him a sedative

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

In scene

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

to break apart suddenly and violently

In scene

to break apart suddenly and violently

The bomb will explode

to break apart suddenly with force

In scene

to break apart suddenly with force

The balloon will explode

breaking apart with a loud noise

The balloon exploded loudly

used to say something is a good idea

In scene

used to say something is a good idea

You oughta see a doctor

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 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 become aware of something

In scene

to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

to cover a surface with color using paint

In scene

to cover a surface with color using paint

I will paint the wall

a liquid used to cover surfaces with color

The paint is blue

to make a picture using paint

She likes to paint

to give a particular impression of someone or something

The report paints a sad picture of the situation

to start to know someone

In scene

to start to know someone

I came to know her at work

a piece of land used for growing crops or raising animals

In scene

a piece of land used for growing crops or raising animals

The farm is big

to grow plants or raise animals on land

They farm wheat

a piece of land used for growing food or keeping animals

He works on the farm

to have a similar appearance to

In scene

to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

a small round fruit with purple or red skin

In scene

a small round fruit with purple or red skin

I like eating plums

used to emphasize that something is totally true or extreme

I am plum tired of waiting

very good or desirable, especially a job or opportunity

She secured a plum job in the city

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