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Person Of Interest — Season 1 Episode 1

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to bring or come together in one place

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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

turned so that the top is at the bottom

The painting is upside down

in a state of disorder, with things moved out of place

The thief turned the house upside down looking for money

with the top part at the bottom

The picture is hanging upside down

the upper part of something

The painting is hanging upside down

owing more money than something is worth

They are upside-down on their home loan

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

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to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

to cause something to go somewhere

In scene

to cause something to go somewhere

I will send him to school

to send information to someone

In scene

to send information to someone

I will send an email to him

moving ahead in a direction

Please send the letter to my house

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I send to do this

a game where players walk around chairs and try to sit when the music stops

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a game where players walk around chairs and try to sit when the music stops

We played musical chairs at the birthday party

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

In scene

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

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a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

the group that controls a country

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the group that controls a country

The government passed a new law

the group of people who govern a country or area

In scene

the group of people who govern a country or area

Local government manages the city

sound or video that has been saved for later use

In scene

sound or video that has been saved for later use

I listened to the recording

a flat disc that stores music or sound

This is an old vinyl recording

to store sound, video, or information for later use

Please listen to this recording carefully

to make something go away

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to make something go away

I need to get rid of this old sofa

to throw away, remove, or stop dealing with something you do not want

I need to get rid of this old chair

to make a place or person free of something unwanted

I need to get rid of this old stuff

moving from inside to outside a place

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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 understand something after thinking

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to understand something after thinking

I can't figure out how this works

to find an answer to a problem or understand something

I need to figure out this puzzle

to find the answer to a problem or to understand how something works

I will figure out how to fix this

to think or believe something is likely

I figured out it would rain

to move toward a place

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to move toward a place

Let's head to the park

to move in the direction of a place

I am heading to the office

a particular area or point

In scene

a particular area or point

This is a nice spot for a picnic

to see or notice someone or something

I spotted him in the crowd

to pay for someone's bill or cost

I will spot you for lunch today

a strong liking for something

She has a soft spot for cats

to bring something back to its original condition

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to bring something back to its original condition

They want to restore the old painting

to return something to its original state

They will restore the old building

to bring something back to good condition

The medicine restored his health

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 think something is true without proof

In scene

to think something is true without proof

Assuming you are right, I will help you

to think that something is true without being certain

I am assuming he is coming

to begin to have a role or responsibility

He is assuming the role of manager

a planned gathering of people

In scene

a planned gathering of people

I have a meeting at ten

to bring or come together in one place

I have a meeting tomorrow

to come into contact with someone or something

I had a meeting with my friend

a planned gathering with someone

I have a meeting with my doctor

an event where people come together to talk

We have a meeting at ten o clock

a person you like and spend time with

In scene

a person you like and spend time with

He is my friend

a group of people related by blood or marriage

They are my friends

people who support a group or cause

The museum has many friends who donate money

people you know and like

I have many friends

a group of people you know and like

I have many friends

belonging to or shared by two or more people

In scene

belonging to or shared by two or more people

We have a lot in common

objects used for making or fixing things

In scene

objects used for making or fixing things

I bought some hardware at the store

metal tools and equipment for the home or garden

He bought some hardware at the store

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

He thinks this is a good idea

to have an opinion that something is true

He thinks the test is easy

a respectful term used to address a woman, especially in a formal setting or when providing customer service

In scene

a respectful term used to address a woman, especially in a formal setting or when providing customer service

Excuse me ma'am

a respectful way to address a woman

How can I help you maam

a respectful term for a woman

Yes, ma'am

a polite word for a woman

May I help you, ma'am

prepared to do something

In scene

prepared to do something

I am willing to help

to be happy to do something

He is willing to help

to be ready or agree to do something

She is willing to help us

very wanting to do something

She is willing to help

ready to do something

She is willing to help us

a difficult or unpleasant experience

In scene

a difficult or unpleasant experience

He is having a hard time at school

a period of trouble or struggle

He is going through a hard time

to go out with someone romantically

In scene

to go out with someone romantically

They have been dating for two months

a particular day of the month or year

What is today's date?

a sweet brown fruit from a palm tree

I like eating dates

up to the present time

We have learned a lot to date

to go from one side to the other

In scene

to go from one side to the other

The train passes through the tunnel

to move from one side of a place to the other

We will pass through the city tonight

to move from one side of a place to the other

They had to pass through the forest

a performer who wears colorful clothing and makeup to make people laugh

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a performer who wears colorful clothing and makeup to make people laugh

The clown made the children laugh

a person who behaves in a silly or stupid way

Stop acting like a clown

a person who wears funny clothes and makes people laugh

The clown made everyone laugh at the party

to begin doing something

In scene

to begin doing something

Let us start with the basics

to begin doing something

Let's start with the first page

something valuable that a person or company owns

In scene

something valuable that a person or company owns

The company has many assets

something valuable that a person or company owns

This company has many valuable assets

something that is useful or valuable

His experience is a great asset to the company

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

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

This is enough for me

normal or usual

In scene

normal or usual

He is an ordinary person

not special or different

It was an ordinary day

very unusual or special

That performance was ordinary

normal or common

It was an ordinary day

the part of the day between afternoon and night

In scene

the part of the day between afternoon and night

The evening is cool

at a short distance away

I like the cool evening air

the part of the day between afternoon and night

I read a book in the evening

the part of the day between afternoon and night

The evening is a peaceful time

a person who police think may be involved in a crime

In scene

a person who police think may be involved in a crime

Police questioned the person of interest in the case

a period of 60 seconds

In scene

a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree

One degree contains sixty minutes

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

very good

In scene

very good

You did a great job

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

the number 3

In scene

the number 3

I have three apples

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

I search for my keys

to give someone the chance to take something

In scene

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

to go faster or move quickly

In scene

to go faster or move quickly

We are late, step on it

an expression of surprise or admiration

In scene

an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

a word used to show shock or amazement

In scene

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

the year before the current one

In scene

the year before the current one

I moved here last year

the year just before the current one

It was colder last year

very large in size or amount

In scene

very large in size or amount

The building is massive

a container with flat sides

In scene

a container with flat sides

Put the books in the box

to put someone into a specific group or type

They try to box people into categories

to fight with your fists

They like to box on weekends

to put something inside a box

Please box the items carefully

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

In scene

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?

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

In scene

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

Pardon me, where is the station?

a written note sent to someone

In scene

a written note sent to someone

I wrote a letter

a certificate given for achievement in sports

He earned a letter for his performance on the team

a symbol in an alphabet

A is a letter

in every detail, without any changes

He followed the instructions to the letter

a group of people related by blood or marriage

In scene

a group of people related by blood or marriage

I love my family

a set of directions for making food

Please follow the family for this dish

one part of a television or radio series

I watched the first family of the show

a state of confusion or dirtiness

In scene

a state of confusion or dirtiness

This room is a mess

to cause trouble or disturbance

Don't mess with the settings

any person

In scene

any person

Is anybody here

any person

Does anybody want cake?

a person, not a specific one

I didn't see anybody

someone who has been hurt or treated badly

In scene

someone who has been hurt or treated badly

He was a victim of the accident

a large strong box with a lid, used for storing things

In scene

a large strong box with a lid, used for storing things

She kept her old clothes in the trunk

shorts worn for swimming

He is wearing blue trunks

content

The elephant drinks with its trunk

the thick main stem of a tree

The tree has a thick trunk

an official paper giving permission

In scene

an official paper giving permission

The police had a warrant to search the house

to make something seem right or reasonable

The situation does not warrant such a reaction

an official paper giving authority or permission

The police officer showed his warrant

an official document giving authority to do something

The judge signed the arrest warrant

to split into parts

In scene

to split into parts

Divide the cake into four pieces

a line or area that separates two things

There is a clear divide between the two countries

to separate into parts

Divide the cake into equal pieces

to follow the movement or development of something

In scene

to follow the movement or development of something

The police are tracking the suspect

a line or route along which something moves

In scene

a line or route along which something moves

The train is on the track

a special advantage or connection that helps you succeed

He has the inside track for the job

to be logical or consistent with what is already known

This story tracks with the facts

a written note of information you keep to remember it

I keep a track of my expenses

a piece of recorded music on an album

This is my favorite track on the album

a sport where people run races on a track

She runs track at school

unwanted materials

In scene

unwanted materials

Industrial waste is a problem

to defeat someone easily in a fight or competition

They wasted their opponents in the game

very drunk or high on drugs

He was totally wasted

to use something without a good purpose

Do not waste your time

to alter your decision or opinion

In scene

to alter your decision or opinion

I changed my mind about the movie

to make a different decision or hold a different opinion than you had before

I think I will change my mind

to make certain that something happens

In scene

to make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

having no doubt; confident

Make sure of the facts

to do something to be certain that a situation is as you want it to be

Make sure the door is locked

to check that something is true or correct

Make sure the door is locked

to be confronted by something difficult

In scene

to be confronted by something difficult

We are up against a big problem

in contact with; pressed on

The ladder is up against the wall

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

to secretly listen to a private conversation

In scene

to secretly listen to a private conversation

She tried to listen in on their conversation

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

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

said to be true but not proven

In scene

said to be true but not proven

He allegedly stole the money

to have knowledge of something

In scene

to have knowledge of something

He knew the truth

understand | to have knowledge of something

I knew the answer

a substance used to treat illness

In scene

a substance used to treat illness

He takes medication every day

a substance used to treat illness

She takes her medication daily

to start doing something

In scene

to start doing something

Let's begin the lesson

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

impossible to imagine

In scene

impossible to imagine

The pain she felt was unimaginable

to think of as being something

In scene

to think of as being something

I consider him a friend

to think about something carefully

In scene

to think about something carefully

I will consider your offer

to think about a particular fact when making a decision

You should consider the cost before buying it

a sea animal with a hard shell that you can eat

In scene

a sea animal with a hard shell that you can eat

I love eating oysters

done without thinking first, because of strong feelings at that time

In scene

done without thinking first, because of strong feelings at that time

He said that in the heat of the moment

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

In scene

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

Everyone likes my girlfriend

a female friend

She is my female friend

the qualities that make someone suitable for a role

She is my girlfriend and has the qualities for this role

a person one is dating

She is my girlfriend

a device used to talk to someone far away

In scene

a device used to talk to someone far away

I have a new telephone

to call someone using a phone

I will telephone my friend later

to go on for a period of time

In scene

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming immediately before the present

In scene

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

to see or learn where someone or something is

In scene

to see or learn where someone or something is

I found my keys

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The court found that the agreement was invalid

discover | to see or learn where someone or something is

They found the lost dog

to begin or create something

He founded a new company

to stop something from happening

In scene

to stop something from happening

Vaccines prevent diseases

in a higher place

In scene

in a higher place

The bird is up there

in the location mentioned earlier

The bird is up there in the tree

in that place above

Look at the bird up there

to have actual being or to be present

In scene

to have actual being or to be present

Do you think aliens exist?

content

Do ghosts really exist

a situation where you do not know what will happen next

In scene

a situation where you do not know what will happen next

My plans are in limbo

a game where you lean back to pass under a bar

They are playing limbo at the party

paid or done before something happens

In scene

paid or done before something happens

You must pay the fee up front

the side that faces forward

He sat up front in the bus

open and direct in speech or behavior

He was up front about the costs

money paid before a service is done

I had to pay the fee up front

paid before receiving a service or product

I paid the rent up-front

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