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Person Of Interest — Season 1 Episode 4

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to have your home in a place

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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

to make someone believe or do something

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to make someone believe or do something

I tried to convince him to come

making someone agree to do something

I convinced him to join us

able to make someone believe something is true

I convinced him to come

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

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to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

to be unable to remember something

In scene

to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

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

to experience or deal with something

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to experience or deal with something

She went through a hard time

to be successfully finished or approved

The trade agreement went through yesterday

to read or check something carefully from beginning to end

Please go through these documents

to move from one side to the other

We will go through the tunnel

to be officially accepted or completed

The contract finally went through

to experience a difficult situation

She went through a difficult time

to give something to someone quietly and secretly

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to give something to someone quietly and secretly

He slipped her a note

to slide and lose your balance

He slipped on the ice

to move somewhere quietly and quickly

He slipped a note into his pocket

a small piece of paper

Write it on a slip of paper

showing kindness and warmth

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showing kindness and warmth

She is a very friendly person

not intended to harm someone on your own side

We must avoid friendly fire

kind and easy to get along with

The neighbors are very friendly

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

a statement that you will definitely do something

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a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

likely to cause harm

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likely to cause harm

This road is dangerous

likely to cause harm or injury

It is dangerous to play with fire

to offer an idea for consideration

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to offer an idea for consideration

I suggest we go home

to show or imply something

The evidence suggests he is guilty

the act of watching people or places closely

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the act of watching people or places closely

The police kept the suspect under surveillance

exclude

In scene

exclude

Everyone came except him

however; used to introduce a contrast

I would go except I am tired

not including

Everyone except Tom came

used to introduce a contrast

Everyone came, except you

to give someone a reason to do something

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to give someone a reason to do something

My teacher motivates me to study

to want something to happen

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to want something to happen

I am hoping for the best

expect/wish | to want something to happen

She is hoping to pass the exam

to become involved in a situation to change it

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to become involved in a situation to change it

The police had to intervene

to become involved in a situation to change what happens

The police had to intervene in the fight

a person who commits a crime or harmful act

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a person who commits a crime or harmful act

The police are searching for the perpetrator

a person who commits a crime or harmful act

He is the perpetrator of this cruel act

to make something work again

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to make something work again

Can you fix my bike?

to make something stay in a certain place

Please fix the shelf to the wall

a difficult or unpleasant situation

They are in a real fix

to make the result of a contest or vote unfair in advance

They tried to fix the election

to be of significance or relevance

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to be of significance or relevance

It does not matter to me

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

This is a private matter

a short period of time

It happened in a matter of days

the material that things are made of

Everything is made of matter

significance or relevance

This work is a matter of great importance

a difficult or troubling situation

I have a private matter to discuss with you

a topic or situation being discussed

We should focus on the matter at hand

a physical material or substance

Everything in the universe is made of matter

a subject or situation being discussed

Let us talk about a different matter

to go away from a place

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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

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

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to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think about it

to consider something carefully

I need to think about your offer

to think about something carefully

I need to think about your offer

an action that is against the law

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an action that is against the law

Stealing is a crime

the act of betraying your country

He was punished for the crime of betraying his country

an act that is against the law

Stealing is a serious crime

intense fear

In scene

intense fear

He screamed in terror

someone who causes fear or trouble

That little boy is a total terror at school

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

a sound of laughter

In scene

a sound of laughter

He said ha ha

the sound of laughing

I heard a ha ha

to a great extent

It is ha ha good

to a moderate degree

In scene

to a moderate degree

It is rather cold today

to like one thing more than another

I would rather stay home

used to show a choice or preference for one thing

I would rather stay home

before now; in the past

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before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

In scene

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

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

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

You know, I am not sure about this

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

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

a sandwich with a patty in a bun

In scene

a sandwich with a patty in a bun

I ate a burger for lunch

a flat round piece of meat served in a bun

The burger is too salty

a flat round food made from meat or vegetables

Grill the burger for five minutes

a round food made of meat or vegetables in a bread bun

He likes fish burgers

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

In scene

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

a young person

In scene

a young person

The kid is playing

to say something not serious

I am just kidding

in a way that follows exact rules or facts

In scene

in a way that follows exact rules or facts

Technically we are closed now

according to strict rules or facts

Technically this is a mammal

according to the exact rules

Technically you are not allowed to park here

in a way that follows the exact rules or facts

Technically, this is not allowed

to think that something will happen

In scene

to think that something will happen

I expect a call today

to be pregnant with a baby

She is expecting a baby

to be required or expected to do something

You are expected to come

content

I expect a reply soon

a flat surface for preparing food or serving customers

In scene

a flat surface for preparing food or serving customers

Put the keys on the counter

a machine that counts or displays numbers

The electric counter shows how much energy we use

to say something to show you disagree with an argument

She decided to counter his claim

someone who counts things

He is a fast counter

an aim or movement that people support

In scene

an aim or movement that people support

She works for a good cause

to make someone do something

That caused him to change his mind

to be the reason that something happens

The rain caused the flood

for the reason that

I am staying here 'cause I am tired

the thing that makes something happen

What was the cause of the fire

a feeling of happiness or satisfaction

In scene

a feeling of happiness or satisfaction

Reading books gives me great pleasure

a friendly or affectionate name for someone

In scene

a friendly or affectionate name for someone

I love you baby

a very young child

The baby is sleeping

someone who acts immaturely

Don't be such a baby

a very young animal

Look at that baby goat

to have a short period of sleep

In scene

to have a short period of sleep

I want to take a nap

to sleep for a short time

I often take a nap after lunch

suitcases and bags for travel

In scene

suitcases and bags for travel

Where can I leave my baggage

past problems that affect a person now

He has a lot of emotional baggage

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

In scene

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

In scene

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

Please sign the contract here

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

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?

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

to arrive somewhere in order to get someone or something

In scene

to arrive somewhere in order to get someone or something

I came for my son at school

to move toward someone or something

The dog is coming for the ball

to criticize or confront someone in an aggressive way

Why did he come for you

to approach someone with the intent to deal with them

She came for him after his rude comment

to arrive at a place to see someone or something

She will come for a visit tomorrow

not special or different

In scene

not special or different

It was an ordinary day

normal or usual

He is an ordinary person

very unusual or special

That performance was ordinary

normal or common

It was an ordinary day

an empty space in something solid

In scene

an empty space in something solid

There is a hole in the wall

a situation where you owe money

He is in a deep financial hole

a feeling of sadness or loss when something is missing

He felt a hole in his heart after she left

a jail or place where people are kept as punishment

They threw him in the hole

a mixed alcoholic drink made with gin and vermouth

In scene

a mixed alcoholic drink made with gin and vermouth

He ordered a martini

to feel sad about something you did

In scene

to feel sad about something you did

I regret saying that

a feeling of sadness about something that happened or was not done

He expressed his regret for the mistake

to examine or research something

In scene

to examine or research something

I will look into this problem

to direct your gaze into something

She looked into the box

not similar to

In scene

not similar to

Unlike her sister, she is shy

a name someone uses instead of their real name

In scene

a name someone uses instead of their real name

He wrote the novel under a pseudonym

to have your home in a place

In scene

to have your home in a place

She lives in London

to have life and experiences

He lives in London

the period between birth and death

They have happy lives

the people who are alive

Many lives were saved

to show happiness by curving your mouth

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to show happiness by curving your mouth

She smiled at me

to show kindness or approval to someone

Fortune smiled on the family

a happy look on your face with your mouth turned up

He has a beautiful smile

to make a happy face with your mouth turned up

She gave a small smile

thread used to close a wound

In scene

thread used to close a wound

The doctor put three stitches in his arm

a lot of laughter

The joke left us in stitches

thread used to close a wound after an injury

The doctor removed the stitches

a small thread used to close a wound

He got five stitches in his arm

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

In scene

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

Can you explain this rule

a statement that makes something clear

Please explain the rules to me

to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain this

to make something clear or easy to understand

Can you explain this math problem to me

connected to the internet

In scene

connected to the internet

I am online now

connected and ready to operate

He is online right now

a member of the police force

In scene

a member of the police force

The cop stopped the car

to take or get something

I copped a new shirt at the store

a cause or explanation for something

In scene

a cause or explanation for something

Give me one good reason

the ability to think and make sensible decisions

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

a hard part inside or at the end of an animal's body

In scene

a hard part inside or at the end of an animal's body

The dog chewed the bone

a helpful or kind act done for someone

He threw me a bone by helping me

to engage in sexual intercourse with someone

The couple decided to bone

a slang term for a dollar

That meal cost five bones

having a strong flavor or effect

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having a strong flavor or effect

The coffee has a strong taste

having great power or force

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having great power or force

He is a strong man

having a lot of skill or ability

She is a strong candidate for the job

very good or effective at persuading people

She made a strong argument

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

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a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

She is wearing a blue dress

to make something look more attractive

We should dress the cake with fresh fruit

to put clothing on yourself

I need to dress for work

to clean and cover an injury

The nurse will dress the wound

feeling relaxed and not worried

In scene

feeling relaxed and not worried

I feel comfortable here

making you feel relaxed and without pain

This bed is very comfortable

something you say or write

In scene

something you say or write

He made a strong statement

a formal written or spoken expression of facts or opinions

He made a statement to the press

a written record of financial transactions or a formal account

I checked my bank statement

the group that controls a country

In scene

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

a written or spoken account of something

In scene

a written or spoken account of something

She gave a detailed report

to give information about something, usually in speech or writing

In scene

to give information about something, usually in speech or writing

She reported the news to her boss

to go to a place as instructed

Report to the manager immediately

a written account of information or findings

I wrote a report for school

to speak to someone without letting them respond

In scene

to speak to someone without letting them respond

He just wanted to talk at me

to speak to someone in a way that does not invite a response

He talked at me for an hour

to seem or have the appearance of something

In scene

to seem or have the appearance of something

That cloud looks like a rabbit

to have a similar appearance to

He looks like his father

to seem or have a certain appearance

She looks like her mother

to appear to be something

It looks like it will rain

appears to be true

It looks like rain

to make something by putting parts together

In scene

to make something by putting parts together

They built a house

the shape and size of a person's body

He is well-built

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

In scene

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

a piece of living tissue used to repair a damaged part of the body

In scene

a piece of living tissue used to repair a damaged part of the body

The surgeon performed a skin graft on the patient

to join one thing to another so they become one

The surgeon will graft skin to the wound

the use of dishonest or illegal methods to get an advantage, especially in politics or business

The politician was found guilty of graft

to become visible or noticeable

In scene

to become visible or noticeable

He finally showed up at the party

to appear or arrive at a place

In scene

to appear or arrive at a place

He didn't show up for the meeting

to arrive at a place for an event

He did not show up for the party

to be easily seen or noticed against a background

The stain does not show up on this dark shirt

to make someone feel ashamed in public

She showed him up in front of the team

to make someone look bad by performing better than them

He tried to show up his rival during the match

to be better than someone in a noticeable way

He showed up his rival with a better performance

relating to a particular person

In scene

relating to a particular person

This is a personal matter

connected with a specific person

In scene

connected with a specific person

I have a personal opinion

relating to someone's character in a way that might be hurtful

His comments were too personal

a place where sick people receive treatment

In scene

a place where sick people receive treatment

He is in the hospital

a place where sick people are treated

I went to the hospital for a checkup

a place where sick people are treated

He works at the hospital

a place where sick people are treated

The medical center is very busy today

to move toward or arrive at a place

In scene

to move toward or arrive at a place

The train is coming

happening or appearing soon

The coming weeks will be busy

to move from a higher place to a lower one

My friend is coming to my house

to check that something is true or correct

In scene

to check that something is true or correct

Make sure the door is locked

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 make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

a long period of time before now

In scene

a long period of time before now

I lived there a long time ago

familiar or comfortable with a situation

In scene

familiar or comfortable with a situation

I am used to the cold weather

did something regularly in the past

He used to swim every day

many times or often

I used to play football

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

something done regularly in the past

I used to play football

the side opposite to right

In scene

the side opposite to right

Turn left here

to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

to physically attack someone

In scene

to physically attack someone

He tried to assault the guard

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

the act of putting money into something to earn a profit

In scene

the act of putting money into something to earn a profit

This investment will make me money

something you put money into to make a profit

This investment will grow over time

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