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Lost — Season 5 Episode 12

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after a long time or delay

In scene

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

to understand or notice something

In scene

to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

In scene

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every day

familiar with something because you have experienced it

I am used to the cold weather

to form an opinion about something

In scene

to form an opinion about something

What do you make of the situation

to be formed from a material

This table is made of wood

to be formed from a material

What is this table made of

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

completely involved in something

In scene

completely involved in something

He got caught up in the movie

to do something that was delayed or not done

I need to catch up on my work

to reach someone who is ahead of you

She ran to catch up with him

to become deeply engaged or absorbed

He got caught up in the music

something that can be done or is true

In scene

something that can be done or is true

It is possible to finish the work today

a person who might be chosen for something

She is a possible for the role

very good or pleasing

In scene

very good or pleasing

Everything is just peachy

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

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In scene

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

I thought it was easy, but in fact it was hard

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

In scene

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

It was a difficult choice

of very good quality

We were served choice wine

the thing that someone prefers most

This blue dress is my choice

to change position or go to a new place

In scene

to change position or go to a new place

The car is moving

causing strong feelings

It was a moving story

to change one's place of living

We are moving to a new city next week

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

to become less upset or excited

In scene

to become less upset or excited

You need to calm down

to make calm or relaxed

He tried to calm down his angry friend

to become less angry or excited

Please calm down

to pay attention to sound

In scene

to pay attention to sound

I listen to music

to give attention to a sound or person speaking

I like to listen to music

to give attention to a sound or someone speaking

Please listen to my advice

to hear and focus on something

Listen to the teacher

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 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 watch or pay attention to someone's activities

In scene

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

Follow the latest news

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 understand what someone is saying or doing

Do you follow my instructions

to walk slowly for pleasure or without a destination

In scene

to walk slowly for pleasure or without a destination

I like to walk around the park

able to be carried or moved while in use

He uses a walk-around phone at home

to move from place to place by walking

It is fun to walk around the town

to move from place to place on foot

I like to walk around the city

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

to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

In scene

to take action to manage a task, problem, or difficulty

I will deal with the problem tomorrow

to be concerned with or discuss a specific subject

This book deals with ancient history

to engage in business or communication with a person

I do not like dealing with rude people

to take action to solve a problem

I have to deal with this problem

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

to keep someone or something from harm

In scene

to keep someone or something from harm

We must protect the environment

to keep someone or something from being harmed

The mother protected her child from the rain

to keep something safe

We must protect the environment

a statement that makes something clear

In scene

a statement that makes something clear

I need a clear explanation

a statement that makes something clear

I need an explanation for this mistake

a statement that makes something clear or understandable

Please give me an explanation for this

to persist in doing something

In scene

to persist in doing something

Keep trying until you succeed

to take care of something

The soldier will keep the gate safe

to have and continue to have something

You can keep the book

a group of people, especially family or friends

In scene

a group of people, especially family or friends

My folks are coming to visit

the people in a family

I am visiting my folks this weekend

relating to the traditional culture of ordinary people

She likes to listen to folk music

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

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

to use something that belongs to someone else and return it later

In scene

to use something that belongs to someone else and return it later

Can I borrow your pen?

a choice that you make after thinking

In scene

a choice that you make after thinking

It was a difficult decision

the act of choosing between two or more possibilities

He made a difficult decision

to tell someone something is true to make them feel sure

In scene

to tell someone something is true to make them feel sure

I assure you that everything will be fine

to make certain of something

She assured me that the task was done

to see or pay attention to something

In scene

to see or pay attention to something

I noticed a new sign

a written or printed statement giving information or warning

There is a notice on the wall

the act of paying attention to something

His new car caught my notice

feeling unwell

In scene

feeling unwell

I feel sick today

slang for very good or impressive

That car is sick

causing a feeling of disgust or strong disapproval

This is a sick joke

annoyed or bored with something you have experienced for too long

I am sick of this noise

to feel thankful for something

In scene

to feel thankful for something

I appreciate your help

to not like or be annoyed by something

I would appreciate it if you stopped bothering me

to recognize the worth of something

I appreciate your help

to understand the full meaning or importance of something

I appreciate the effort you put into this

to stay alert for danger

In scene

to stay alert for danger

You should watch your back when walking alone at night

to be careful to avoid being harmed by others

You should watch your back in this neighborhood

a helpful or kind action done for someone

In scene

a helpful or kind action done for someone

Can you do me a favor

to like one thing more than another

In scene

to like one thing more than another

Most people favor the new law

to give someone an advantage or treat them more kindly

The teacher favors some students

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

Could you do me a favor

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 receive or obtain something

In scene

to receive or obtain something

I got a letter today

to reach a place

When did you get home?

to start to be in a particular state

It is getting cold

to understand something

I don't get it

to make something seem true when it is not

In scene

to make something seem true when it is not

He faked a cough

not real or genuine

This is a fake diamond

not genuine or true

This is a fake diamond

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

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

having a duty or being answerable for something

In scene

having a duty or being answerable for something

He is responsible for the project

good things that happen by chance

In scene

good things that happen by chance

I had some good luck

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

Luck can change quickly

to get something as a result of good luck

He lucked into this amazing job

to attach something at the top so it stays in the air

In scene

to attach something at the top so it stays in the air

I will hang the painting on the wall

to leave someone in a difficult situation without help

They hung me out to dry

to fix something in a high place

Hang the coat on the hook

to be attached to a surface so as to be visible

The painting hangs on the wall

to kill someone by tying a rope around their neck

The killer hanged his victim

to end one's own life by tying a rope around the neck and dropping

He tried to hang himself

a natural skill or ability to do something

I finally got the hang of this game

to spend time in a casual way

Let us hang out tonight

to spend time relaxing with other people

I like to hang with my friends

to be in a state of uncertainty or suspense

The decision hangs in the balance

to be unable to remember something

In scene

to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to fail to remember something

I always forget his name

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

to go inside or become part of something

In scene

to go inside or become part of something

She went into the room

to be silent and unhappy because you are angry

He will go into a sulk if you say that

to talk about something in detail

I do not want to go into the details

the advantage or well-being of someone or something

In scene

the advantage or well-being of someone or something

The decision was in the best interests of the company

at any time; in all your life

In scene

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at no time

I will not ever go back

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

a person who hates or fights another

In scene

a person who hates or fights another

They were enemies for years

to take over and finish a task by oneself

In scene

to take over and finish a task by oneself

You can go home and I will take it from here

a very unpleasant person

In scene

a very unpleasant person

Stop being such a bastard

a person who works very hard

He is a hard working bastard

a child born to parents who are not married to each other

The child was born a bastard

a very rude or offensive word for a person you dislike

He acted like a complete bastard

without any doubt

In scene

without any doubt

I am certain that he is right

sure to happen

Success is certain

relating to one specific person or thing

She has a certain charm

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

a physical or verbal struggle between people

In scene

a physical or verbal struggle between people

They had a big fight yesterday

to take part in a fight or war

Soldiers fight to protect their country

to try hard to stop or prevent something

We must fight the disease

the quality of being strong and determined

She showed great fight today

to give a reply to someone

In scene

to give a reply to someone

I cannot answer for him

to accept the blame or punishment for something

You will have to answer for your actions

to accept blame or duty for something

You must answer for your mistakes

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to let something stay in place

In scene

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

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

He asked for leave to visit his family

a person who does not belong to a group

In scene

a person who does not belong to a group

He always felt like an outsider

a person not part of a particular group

He feels like an outsider here

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

a dense forest in a hot region

In scene

a dense forest in a hot region

Many animals live in the jungle

to give a name to something

In scene

to give a name to something

Let's call it a success

to predict something accurately

You called it when you said it would rain

to stop an activity for now

Let us call it a day

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

to strike something with great force

In scene

to strike something with great force

The car smashed into the wall

to break something violently into pieces

He smashed the glass

a very successful show or event

The concert was a smash

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

The musical is a smash

to complete the last parts of something

In scene

to complete the last parts of something

We need to tie up the project details

to attach or bind things together

Please tie up your shoelaces

to put money into something for a period of time

He tied up his savings in stocks

to keep someone or something busy or unavailable

My money is tied up in this project

a situation where movement is stopped

The accident caused a major tie-up

to make someone or something healthy again

In scene

to make someone or something healthy again

The doctor helped to heal his wound

to become healthy again

In scene

to become healthy again

The wound will heal soon

to make a serious statement or promise

In scene

to make a serious statement or promise

I swear to tell the truth

to be very sure about something

I swear I saw him

to use bad language

Do not swear in class

to have your home in a place

In scene

to have your home in a place

I live in London

to live in the building where you are employed

The nanny lives in with the family

to have your home in a place

I live in a big house

living in the same place as someone

They have a live-in nanny

living in the same home as a romantic partner

They are a live-in couple

the central part or point

In scene

the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

at some time in the future

In scene

at some time in the future

I will visit Japan one day

lasting for only one day

This was a one day trip

at some time in the future

One day I will visit Japan

at some time in the past

In scene

at some time in the past

I once lived here

at the time that; as soon as

In scene

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

one single occasion

In scene

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

right now without delay

Do it at once

a piece of furniture with a flat surface for writing or working

In scene

a piece of furniture with a flat surface for writing or working

The book is on the desk

to work at a desk

I will desk for the whole day

a specific area or department in a news organization

Please put the book on the desk

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

In scene

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

having strong feelings of love or sadness

In scene

having strong feelings of love or sadness

She is very sentimental about her old photos

moving from inside to outside a place

In scene

moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

to find a solution to a problem

In scene

to find a solution to a problem

I will work out the problem

to do physical activity for fitness

I work out every morning

to think of or develop a method or solution

We need to work out a plan

to have a particular result or outcome

The situation worked out eventually

to find a solution to a problem

We can work out this problem

to go again to a place or topic

In scene

to go again to a place or topic

I went back to the office

return to

Let's get back to work

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 long pole with a flat blade used to move a boat through water

In scene

a long pole with a flat blade used to move a boat through water

He picked up the oar to row the boat

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

something that makes a situation harder

In scene

something that makes a situation harder

A small complication delayed the project

to think something is bad or wrong

In scene

to think something is bad or wrong

My parents disapprove of my new job

show that you do not like or approve of something

My parents disapprove of my choice

showing that you do not like or approve of something

My parents disapprove of my new haircut

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