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Lost — Season 3 Episode 6

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

not less than; at the very least

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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

the number after nineteen

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the number after nineteen

I have twenty apples

the number after nineteen

I have twenty dollars

to try something to check its quality

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to try something to check its quality

I want to test the new car

a set of questions or tasks to measure knowledge or ability

I have a math test tomorrow

a procedure done to test a hypothesis

The scientist ran a test

a Mexican food made with a tortilla and filling

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a Mexican food made with a tortilla and filling

I love eating tacos

a Mexican dish with a folded corn tortilla and filling

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a Mexican dish with a folded corn tortilla and filling

He ordered a beef taco

a mexican food made of a folded or rolled tortilla filled with various ingredients

In scene

a mexican food made of a folded or rolled tortilla filled with various ingredients

I ate a delicious taco for lunch

a fried corn tortilla filled with meat and other ingredients

I ate a delicious taco for lunch

to understand something in the wrong way

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to understand something in the wrong way

His intentions were completely misunderstood

not correctly understood by others

He felt misunderstood by his friends

to go into a place or vehicle

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to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

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the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

the number 4

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the number 4

I have four apples

to become larger or more

In scene

to become larger or more

The demand for goods continues to grow

to cause plants or hair to develop

They grow tomatoes in the garden

to change and become more mature or advanced

Children grow quickly

to start to feel anxious about something

I began to grow worried about the weather

to start to be in a state

The plant started to grow

to lose blood from a wound

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to lose blood from a wound

Your finger is bleeding

to lose a large amount of money

The company is bleeding money

to gradually blend into something

The colors began to bleed together

to show very strong support for a team or group

He bleeds for his team

a trip taken by a couple after their wedding

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a trip taken by a couple after their wedding

They went to Italy for their honeymoon

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 give someone a substance that affects their body

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to give someone a substance that affects their body

They drug the patient

a person you know and like very much

He is a good drug

a chemical that affects the body

This drug helps you sleep

to break apart suddenly and violently

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to break apart suddenly and violently

The bomb will explode

to break apart suddenly with force

The balloon will explode

breaking apart with a loud noise

The balloon exploded loudly

for the reason that

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for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

In scene

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

causing death

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causing death

The car accident was fatal

the process of getting something back

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the process of getting something back

The team focused on the recovery of the lost data

the process of getting better after an illness or injury

He made a full recovery

the process of getting better after a difficult situation

His recovery was very quick

to go to a place

In scene

to go to a place

Can you get over here quickly

to climb or move over a physical obstacle

He had to get over the wall

to trick someone

He tried to get over on me

to recover from an illness or problem

It took him a week to get over the flu

pleasing to the eye or mind

In scene

pleasing to the eye or mind

She has a beautiful voice

very pleasing to look at

She is a beautiful woman

something that makes you feel anxious

In scene

something that makes you feel anxious

My main concern is the weather

a large business organization

It is a large manufacturing concern

to be about or relate to something

This problem concerns all of us

something that is your job or duty to deal with

That is none of your concern

one of two organs in the body that filter blood

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one of two organs in the body that filter blood

The kidney filters blood

practical knowledge or ability

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practical knowledge or ability

He has the know-how to fix the car

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

to make someone do something against their will

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to make someone do something against their will

He was forced to leave

to make someone do something

He forced me to apologize

to bring back a memory of something

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to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

a sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal

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a sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal

I want chocolate cake for dessert

a device used to do a particular job

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a device used to do a particular job

The scientist used a precise instrument

an object used to make music

I play a musical instrument

the number 2

In scene

the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

an early start that gives an advantage

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an early start that gives an advantage

He got a head start by studying early

someone who has run away from the law

In scene

someone who has run away from the law

The fugitive hid in the mountains

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

to move in a direction that is behind you

In scene

to move in a direction that is behind you

You need to back up the car

to make an extra copy of computer files to prevent loss

You should back up your files

to start again after a pause or stop

Let us back up and talk about it

to support someone or something

I will back you up

to cause a line of vehicles to stop moving

The accident backed up traffic for miles

to make something work again after a problem

Please back up the system after the error

to return something to its original place

You should back up the files to their folder

to move backwards or return to a previous point

You need to back up the car slowly

a small, soft bread roll

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a small, soft bread roll

I like this warm biscuit

a small flat baked cake, usually sweet

I ate a biscuit with my tea

to move backward from something

In scene

to move backward from something

He backed away from the fire

to move away from something

I decided to back away from the fire

to move away from someone or something by stepping backward

He backed away from the stranger

a small handheld radio used for two-way communication

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a small handheld radio used for two-way communication

They communicate using a walkie talkie

a small portable radio for talking to someone nearby

He used a walkie talkie

a portable device for talking over short distances

I used a walkie talkie to call my friend

a small handheld device for talking to someone far away

I used a walkie talkie to talk to him

a small handheld radio for talking

Do you have a walkie talkie

an expression of appreciation

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an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

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

to press or hold something firmly in place

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to press or hold something firmly in place

He will clamp the wood to the table

a device used to hold things tightly together

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a device used to hold things tightly together

He used a clamp to hold the wood

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

a special religious festival or celebration

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a special religious festival or celebration

They celebrated the religious feast

to eat a large amount of food

We feasted on the delicious food

a big special meal

They prepared a great feast

to look at someone or something with pleasure

She feasted her eyes on the beautiful sunset

a large amount or number

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a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

There are a lot of people here

a movement of the foot when walking

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a movement of the foot when walking

Take one step forward

a stage in a process

This is the first step

to put your foot down on something

Don't step on the grass

to put your foot down when walking

He stepped carefully

to move fast on your feet

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to move fast on your feet

I run every morning

to happen or take place repeatedly over a period of time

The play runs for two hours

to be in charge of something

She runs a small business

to speak about something briefly

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to speak about something briefly

He didn't mention the price

to speak about something briefly

Please mention your experience in the letter

to say something about someone or something

He mentioned the book to me

not clearly one thing or another

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not clearly one thing or another

His behavior is borderline

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

I need to get out of here

to a place that is not here

I am out of here

at no time

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at no time

I never eat meat

present in the world or a place

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present in the world or a place

There are many opportunities out there

strange or unusual

His ideas are a bit out there

in a place that is away from the speaker

Look at the birds out there

in a place away from here

He is out there waiting for you

in a place away from here

There are many people out there

a woman with a fish tail instead of legs in stories

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a woman with a fish tail instead of legs in stories

The mermaid lives in the ocean

to give someone the chance to take something

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to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

having the skill or opportunity to do something

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having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

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a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

We walked for a mile

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

The town is one mile away

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

The town is one mile away

words used to show you are grateful

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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

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

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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

used to express agreement or acceptance

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used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

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

a method for achieving something

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a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

to take something from one place to another

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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

not open

In scene

not open

Please close the door

paying a lot of attention to details

Please pay close attention to the details

at a short distance away

My house is close to the park

to surround and catch someone

The police close on the suspect

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

a small brown mark on skin

In scene

a small brown mark on skin

She has freckles on her nose

to engage in sexual activity

In scene

to engage in sexual activity

They decided to get it on

to begin doing something, often with energy

Let's get it on

a word or phrase that someone is called

In scene

a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

state of being free from public attention

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state of being free from public attention

I value my privacy

the state of being free from public attention

I need some privacy to work

the state of being free from public attention

I need some privacy to work

not dangerous or risky

In scene

not dangerous or risky

You are safe here

to be very sure about something

It is a safe bet

able to be trusted to do a job well

She is a safe choice for the job

a locked metal box used to store valuable items

The documents are in the safe

to wait for a short time

In scene

to wait for a short time

Hang on a minute

to fix something in a place

Hang on the poster here

to be decided by something

Success hangs on your hard work

to keep something in your possession

Please hang on to this receipt

to take place

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to take place

What happened?

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

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

to select or choose something

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to select or choose something

Pick a color

to remove something from a small space

Use a toothpick to pick your teeth

to take something in your hand or lift it

Pick up your book

a small tool used to play a string instrument

He lost his guitar pick

a handheld device for talking over short distances

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a handheld device for talking over short distances

He used a walkie talkie

a cut made in the body during surgery

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a cut made in the body during surgery

The surgeon made a small incision

a cut made in the body during a medical operation

The surgeon made a small incision

to get smaller in size or amount

In scene

to get smaller in size or amount

Put one drop of oil in the pan

to move downward

Be careful not to drop the plate

to leave something at a specific place

I will drop you off at school

to stop doing or talking about something

Please drop the subject now

the group of people who stop crime

In scene

the group of people who stop crime

Call the police

to stop talking or make someone stop talking

In scene

to stop talking or make someone stop talking

Please shut up

to make someone stop talking

Just shut up and listen

to stop talking or to tell someone else to be silent

Please shut up while I am working

to stop speaking, especially to be quiet

Please shut up and listen

not sensible or intelligent

In scene

not sensible or intelligent

That was a stupid mistake

a stupid or annoying person

Stop being so stupid

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

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

In scene

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

My knee hurts

to strike someone with your knee

He tried to knee the opponent

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits or looks good

In scene

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits or looks good

I want to try on this shirt

to put on clothing to see if it fits

I want to try on this shirt

to make someone feel sad by not doing what they hoped for

In scene

to make someone feel sad by not doing what they hoped for

I do not want to disappoint you

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

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