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Understanding 'Lost's Terms

With so many terms and mysteries on the island, it is hard to keep everything straight.

14J

14J was first introduced in episode 4x9 of 'Lost'.

Ajira Airways

Ajira Airways was first introduced between season's 4 and 5 of 'Lost'.

Alternate Reality Games

'Lost's alternate reality games were first introduced between season's 2 and 3 of 'Lost'.

Anagram

Anagram definition.

Ankh

An ankh was first introduced in episode 5x8 of 'Lost'.

Barracks

The term Barracks was first introduced in episode 3x11 of 'Lost'.

Black Rock

Information on the Black Rock.

Black Smoke

The black smoke on the island.

Button, The

The button refers to the "execute" button on the computer in the hatch.

Casimir Effect

Casimir Effect was first introduced in episode 4x13 of 'Lost'.

Comic-Con

Comic-Con in San Diego.

Dark Territory

Dark Territory definition from the hit television show 'Lost'.

Dharma Initiative

What is the Dharma Initiative?

Dharma Special Access

Learn about 'Lost's Dharma Special Access.

Dharma Wants You

Find out what you need to know about the 'Lost' alternate reality game 'Dharma Wants You'.

DriveShaft

Charlie Pace is a member of the band DriveShaft.

Expose

Expose was first introduced in episode 3x13 of 'Lost'.

Flame Station

The Flame Station was found in episode 3x11 of 'Lost'.

Flash Forward

Flash Forward was first introduced as a result of episode 3x22 of 'Lost'.

Flashback

A definition of "Flashback" used in ABC's 'Lost'.

Fuselage

The fuselage of Flight 815 landed on the beach with 48 survivors.

Garand Rifle

Garand Rifle was first introduced in episode 5x3 of 'Lost'.

Hanso Foundation

The Hanso Foundation is behind the Orientation film that Jack and Locke watch.

Hatch

Frequently asked questions about the hatch.

Hydra

Hydra definition.

Joop

Know who Joop is?

LaFleur

LaFleur was first introduced in episode 5x8 of 'Lost'.

Lamppost Station

The Lamppost was first introduced in episode 5x6 of 'Lost'.

Looking Glass, The

The Looking Glass was first introduced in episode 3x21 of 'Lost'.

'Lost' Experience Game, The

The Lost Experience was an alternate reality game (ARG) that paralleled the storyline of the show in 2006.

The 'Lost' Island

The 'Lost' island is where much of the story of 'Lost' takes place.

'Lost' University

Lost University was first introduced between season 5 and season 6 of Lost.

Magnetometer

Magnetometer was first introduced in episode 4x2 of 'Lost'.

Mittelos

Mittelos was first introduced in episode 3x7 of 'Lost'.

Monster

Find out about the monster.

Mr. Cluck's

Mr. Cluck's definition.

Oceanic Flight 815

Our survivors were on Oceanic Flight 815 when it went down.

Oceanic Six

Oceanic Six was first introduced in episode 4x1 of 'Lost'.

Octagon Global Recruiting

Octagon Global Recruiting was first introduced in a commercial break during episode 4x13 of 'Lost'.

Orchid Station

The Orchid Station was first introduced at San Diego Comic-Con in 2007.

Orientation

Desmond has Jack and Locke watch an Orientation film.

Others, The

Who are the Others?

Red Shirts

Red Shirts definition.

Santa Rosa Mental Institution

Santa Rosa Mental Institution definition.

Security System

Definition of the Security System as it pertains to the hit TV show 'Lost'.

Swan Station

Swan Station definition.

Tailies

The Tailies are the survivors of Flight 815.

Tempest Station

Tempest Station was first introduced in episode 4x6 of 'Lost'.

Temple, The

The Temple was first introduced in episode 3x22 of 'Lost'.

Timer

The timer is a group of numbers inside the hatch that count down.

Trebuchet

Locke and Boone attempt to open the hatch with a trebuchet.

Turnip Head

Charlie calls Claire's baby Turnip Head.

Unseen Force

The details about 'Lost's unseen force.

Virgin Mary Statues

The Virgin Mary statues play a big part on 'Lost'.

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