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Lost — Season 5 Episode 4

Words & meanings

355 words

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the act of becoming wider

In scene

the act of becoming wider

The doctor checked the dilation of my eyes

to say sorry for something you did wrong

In scene

to say sorry for something you did wrong

I apologize for being late

to express regret for a mistake

I apologize for being late

the act of admitting you did something wrong

You should apologize for being late

the act of admitting you did something wrong

I apologize for being late

a sudden attack of illness affecting the brain

In scene

a sudden attack of illness affecting the brain

He had a seizure

the act of taking something by legal authority

The police ordered the seizure of the illegal items

the place where someone lives or works

In scene

the place where someone lives or works

What is your home address

to think about and begin to solve a problem or question

We need to address the issue

to speak to or send something to someone

He addressed the crowd

a formal talk given to an audience

The president gave an address

the land along the edge of a sea or lake

In scene

the land along the edge of a sea or lake

We walked along the shore

the land along the edge of a sea or lake

We walked along the shore

after a long time or at last

In scene

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

of a higher quality or more suitable

In scene

of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

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

You had better leave now

to have or keep something as your property

In scene

to have or keep something as your property

They own a big house

by yourself or without help

I live on my own

a person who belongs to a particular group

He is one of our own

to accept responsibility for something and deal with it confidently

He decided to own his mistakes

a drug used to calm or relax

In scene

a drug used to calm or relax

The doctor prescribed a tranquilizer

to cut hair from the skin

In scene

to cut hair from the skin

He needs to shave every morning

to cut off a small amount

He shaved the edge of the board

to cut hair from the skin

He needs to shave every morning

to say something very softly

In scene

to say something very softly

She whispered a secret to me

a very small amount of something

There was a whisper of smoke in the air

a very quiet sound made when speaking

She spoke in a whisper

to think about something carefully

In scene

to think about something carefully

I will consider your offer

to think of as being something

I consider him a friend

to think about a particular fact when making a decision

You should consider the cost before buying it

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

used to show something is surprising or extreme

In scene

used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

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

the soft organ inside the head that controls thought and feeling

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the soft organ inside the head that controls thought and feeling

The brain controls the body

to hit someone very hard on the head

He threatened to brain his enemy with a club

the ability to think and learn

He has a great brain

a procedure to check for a medical condition

The doctor performed a medical examination

a person who manages or leads an organization or project

In scene

a person who manages or leads an organization or project

He is the director of the company

a person who oversees the making of a movie

The director yelled cut

a person who makes movies

The director shouted at the actors

a person who leads or manages a project or film

The director filmed a new movie

to think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

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

a vehicle for traveling on water

In scene

a vehicle for traveling on water

The boat is on the water

a small vehicle for traveling on water

We took a boat to the island

a small vehicle for traveling on water

I have a small boat

a small vehicle for traveling on water

They use a small boat for fishing

to go into a place or vehicle

In scene

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

to understand something after thinking

In scene

to understand something after thinking

I can't figure it out

a written symbol representing a number

The figure is written here

the form or shape of a person or thing

It is a strange figure

a person who is important or known

He is a leading figure in politics

to point a weapon at a target

In scene

to point a weapon at a target

The soldier shot at the target

to fire a gun toward someone or something

He started to shoot at the target

a measured quantity of something

In scene

a measured quantity of something

Take one dose every eight hours

to give someone a measured amount of medicine or drugs

The doctor must dose the patient carefully

to give a measured amount of a substance to someone

The doctor decided to dose the patient

making little or no noise

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making little or no noise

Please speak quietly

at any time; whenever

In scene

at any time; whenever

You can call me anytime

at any time; whenever

You can call me anytime

at any time

You can call me anytime

usual, ordinary, not strange

In scene

usual, ordinary, not strange

It is normal to feel nervous

typical or not strange

It is normal to feel nervous

a helicopter

In scene

a helicopter

The chopper landed on the roof

a type of motorcycle with a long front end

He rides a custom chopper

a tool used for cutting food into pieces

I used a chopper to prepare the vegetables

used to express anger or surprise

In scene

used to express anger or surprise

What the hell is happening

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

to try to make someone do something

In scene

to try to make someone do something

My parents push me to study

to press against something to move it

Push the button

to try to sell illegal or prescription drugs to people

He was caught pushing drugs on the street

something that is done or happens

In scene

something that is done or happens

Take action now

the moving parts of a gun that load and fire it

The gun's action is smooth

a signal to begin

The director shouted action

to be in opposition to something

In scene

to be in opposition to something

He is against the plan

in opposition to someone or something

He is against the new plan

in opposition to

It is against the rules

in contact with; pressed on

He leaned against the wall

to strike someone with a flat object

In scene

to strike someone with a flat object

The teacher threatened to paddle the student

to move a small boat using a paddle

In scene

to move a small boat using a paddle

He paddled the boat

to move a boat through water using a paddle

In scene

to move a boat through water using a paddle

I like to paddle my canoe

a short flat tool with a handle

I need a paddle for the canoe

a particular set of circumstances

In scene

a particular set of circumstances

It is a big deal

to take action to solve a problem

I can deal with this

a large quantity of something

This task takes a great deal of time

to buy and sell illegal goods

He was arrested for dealing drugs

to be about to do something

In scene

to be about to do something

I am gonna sleep now

to be planning or expecting to do something

I am gonna study hard

going to do something in the future

I am gonna call you later

in the area close to a place

In scene

in the area close to a place

Many trees are around the school

used to indicate an approximate amount

I will arrive around 5 PM

having knowledge of how to use or handle something

She knows her way around the office

to change the direction or result of something

We must turn the situation around

to arrive at a place in a vehicle

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to arrive at a place in a vehicle

The train pulled in at noon

to bring someone to a place

The police pulled in the suspect

to earn a particular amount of money

She pulls in a high salary

to draw something toward a specified position

Please pull in your arms

to go away from something and not take it with you

In scene

to go away from something and not take it with you

I left my bag behind

to accidentally not take something with you when you go

I left my bag behind at the cafe

to leave behind or give up

Please do not leave your bag behind

to make something stay in a place when you go

I left behind my phone

the quality of being clear or reasonable

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the quality of being clear or reasonable

What you said makes sense

to become aware of something

I sense that something is wrong

a particular feeling or awareness

I have a sense of relief

a particular meaning or interpretation

This word has another sense

a small fast boat with an engine

In scene

a small fast boat with an engine

The motorboat is fast

to press one's face between someone's breasts and make a vibrating sound

He began to motorboat her

used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

In scene

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 talk quickly and unclearly, often without making sense

In scene

to talk quickly and unclearly, often without making sense

He began to babble when he got nervous

the sounds a baby makes when learning to talk

The baby started to babble

to make low, continuous, indistinct sounds

He continued to babble softly

to talk quickly and in a confused way

He began to babble nervously

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

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a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

Excuse me, where is the station?

used to ask someone to repeat what they said because you did not hear or understand it

Excuse me could you say that again

a polite way to get someone's attention or say sorry

Excuse me can you help me

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me I did not see you

used to show something happens no matter what

In scene

used to show something happens no matter what

I will go even if it rains

to bring to an end

In scene

to bring to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

the end of an event or activity

She is near the finish of her project

the final appearance of a surface

The wood has a glossy finish

a time when you travel or rest from work

In scene

a time when you travel or rest from work

I am on vacation

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

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 lose consciousness

In scene

to lose consciousness

It was so hot that he passed out

to give things to each person in a group

He will pass out the papers

to become unconscious

She might pass out from the heat

a place where boats are kept

In scene

a place where boats are kept

We left the boat at the marina

a pain in the head

In scene

a pain in the head

I have a bad headache

a person or thing that causes trouble or worry

Organizing this event is a real headache

a noisy fight or disagreement

In scene

a noisy fight or disagreement

They had a big row

a series of similar things happening one after another

They won three games in a row

a line of people or things

Please sit in the front row

to move a boat through water using oars

He likes to row the boat

to end a phone call suddenly while the other person is still talking

In scene

to end a phone call suddenly while the other person is still talking

She hung up on him in anger

to be unable to stop thinking about someone or something

He is hung up on his ex

to end a phone call abruptly

Do not hang up on me

to suddenly end a phone call while speaking to someone

He hung up on his friend

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

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

a sweet food made of sugar or chocolate

In scene

a sweet food made of sugar or chocolate

I bought some candy at the store

a small sweet food made with sugar

Do you want some candy?

a small piece of sweet food made with sugar

She gave me a piece of candy

a sweet food made from sugar

She bought some candy at the store

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

at the time that; as soon as

In scene

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

at some time in the past

I once lived here

right now without delay

Do it at once

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

to cause something to go somewhere

In scene

to cause something to go somewhere

I sent a letter to my friend

to cause something to go to a place

He sent a letter to me

to cause something to go somewhere

I sent an email

a large amount of space between two points

In scene

a large amount of space between two points

It is a long way to the station

a large amount of progress or influence

She has come a long way in her studies

a large amount of progress or influence

Technology has come a long way

to say something to get information

In scene

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

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 stay in one place until something happens

In scene

to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

to produce a baby or young animal from the body

In scene

to produce a baby or young animal from the body

She gave birth to a healthy baby

to cause something to be born or come into being

She gave birth to a healthy baby

to show that something is true

In scene

to show that something is true

Please confirm your email address

to officially accept someone as a member of a church

The bishop confirmed the new members

to take someone into police custody

In scene

to take someone into police custody

The police arrested the man

a sudden stop in function

He suffered a cardiac arrest

to take someone into legal custody

The police will arrest the thief

to seize someone by legal authority

They arrested him at the airport

the evening before today

In scene

the evening before today

I went to the cinema last night

the evening before today

I slept well last night

to stop doing something

In scene

to stop doing something

I want to give up smoking

to stop trying or to surrender

Don't give up now

to force someone to leave a job or place

The company had to give up some staff

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

to move beyond or overcome something

In scene

to move beyond or overcome something

It took her a long time to get past the failure

to move beyond something or someone

Can you let me get past

to go beyond something or someone

We need to get past the crowd

to go past something that blocks you

I cannot get past the closed door

to help a baby be born

In scene

to help a baby be born

The doctor will deliver the baby

to bring something to the place where it is needed

The courier will deliver the package tomorrow

to do what you promised or were expected to do

They promised to deliver results

to give a formal address to an audience

The professor will deliver a lecture today

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

very good or pleasing

In scene

very good or pleasing

Everything is just peachy

having no mistakes or defects

In scene

having no mistakes or defects

This diamond is perfect

a reason you give to explain a mistake

That is just a perfect for being late

to make something have no mistakes or defects

She wants to perfect her skills

a score or mark given for school work

She got a perfect on her history exam

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

a short form of preliminary, meaning an event that happens before the main one

In scene

a short form of preliminary, meaning an event that happens before the main one

The boxer won the prelim before the main event

to discover the facts about something

In scene

to discover the facts about something

Doctors are trying to determine the cause of the illness

to make a choice or decision about something

They determined the date of the wedding

to find out or establish something exactly

The police will determine the truth

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