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Person Of Interest — Season 1 Episode 11

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to like one thing more than another

In scene

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

to a moderate degree

It is rather cold today

to send live or recorded video or audio over the internet

In scene

to send live or recorded video or audio over the internet

They are streaming the event

sending audio or video over the internet in real time

The live streaming started late

to play or broadcast video or audio content over the internet

I enjoy streaming movies online

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

In scene

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

to link or bring together

In scene

to link or bring together

Please connect the wires

to join or be joined

Connect the printer to the computer

to spend time together with someone

I like to connect with new people

something you plan to achieve

In scene

something you plan to achieve

Our main objective is success

not influenced by personal feelings

A judge must be objective

to use time doing something

In scene

to use time doing something

She spent the day reading

very tired or lacking energy

I am completely spent

to give money in exchange for something

He spent all his money

already used or consumed

The battery is spent

a misleading or untrue account of something

In scene

a misleading or untrue account of something

They sold him a bill of goods about the job

coming after the second in a series

In scene

coming after the second in a series

He is the third person in line

coming after the second

In scene

coming after the second

March is the third month

one of three equal parts of something

I ate a third of the pizza

very close to happening

In scene

very close to happening

It is near lunchtime

to come close to something

The runner nears the finish line

at a short distance away

My house is near the park

not far away

The park is near my house

the night of today

In scene

the night of today

I will go home tonight

the night of the current day

What are you doing tonight

to leave a place or appear

In scene

to leave a place or appear

He came out of the house

to get better after a difficult situation

She came out of the crisis safely

to be the consequence or product of an event or process

Nothing good came out of that meeting

to state something honestly and directly

You should come out of it and be honest

to move out from inside something

The dog will come out of the house

not any person

In scene

not any person

No one is home

any person

No one knows the answer

not any person at all

No one is at home

the crime of killing a person

In scene

the crime of killing a person

He was charged with homicide

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

In scene

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

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

In scene

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

details about a person or event

In scene

details about a person or event

They come from different backgrounds

a computer process that runs without the user's direct attention

This app runs in the background

to give someone important information

The manager will background the team on the new project

the part of a picture or scene behind the main things

The mountains are in the background

a person's social, cultural, or family history

He has a musical background

to understand something

In scene

to understand something

I got it

a feeling of being thankful

In scene

a feeling of being thankful

I want to express my gratitude

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

the activity of leaving a vehicle in a place

In scene

the activity of leaving a vehicle in a place

I am parking the car

a piece of land for leaving cars

Is there a parking nearby

used for leaving or driving cars

This parking is full

leaving a vehicle in a place

Parking is forbidden here

the act of keeping written or electronic records

In scene

the act of keeping written or electronic records

Good recordkeeping is essential for business

in or to a place that is not inside a building

In scene

in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

to go against a rule or law

In scene

to go against a rule or law

He violated the law

to intrude on someone's privacy or rights

This violates my privacy

to force someone to have sex against their will

He was arrested for violating the victim

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

within the body

In scene

within the body

The medicine works internally

within one's thoughts

He laughed internally at the joke

inside a company or group

The job was advertised internally first

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

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

In scene

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid I cannot help you

feeling fear

In scene

feeling fear

She is afraid of spiders

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid that we are late

to point or turn something in a particular direction

In scene

to point or turn something in a particular direction

He directed the light at the wall

to be in charge of something

She directs the movie

saying exactly what you mean without trying to be polite

She is very direct with her feedback

without anything in between

This is a direct flight

having a moderate level of confidence that something is true

In scene

having a moderate level of confidence that something is true

I am pretty sure I locked the door

in a state of being regulated or controlled

In scene

in a state of being regulated or controlled

The situation is under control

to have power over something

The situation is under control

to have a job in a particular field or industry

In scene

to have a job in a particular field or industry

She works in finance

to find time in a busy schedule for someone or something

I can work in a meeting at noon

to fit or be suitable in a particular place or situation

The new rules work in well

to have a job in a place

I work in a bank

to work together with others

I enjoy working in a team

to add or mix something into an activity

We should work in some exercise to our routine

a piece of information that helps find an answer

In scene

a piece of information that helps find an answer

He gave me a clue

a small gun held in one hand

In scene

a small gun held in one hand

He carries a handgun

a set of stairs in a building

In scene

a set of stairs in a building

The stairwell is dark

a set of steps between floors in a building

He ran up the stairwell

a vertical enclosed space with stairs for moving between floors of a building

She climbed the stairwell to the top floor

to go back to a place or activity

In scene

to go back to a place or activity

I will get back to work soon

to reply or speak to someone again later

I will get back to you soon

to communicate with someone again later

I will get back to you later

to contact someone after a delay

I will get back to you with the answer

to answer or respond to someone

She needs to get back to him today

to start doing something again after a pause

Let us get back to work

to stop being seen or found

In scene

to stop being seen or found

The sun disappeared behind the clouds

an object used to hurt or attack someone

In scene

an object used to hurt or attack someone

He has a dangerous weapon

to supply with weapons

They will weaponize the drones

an object used for fighting or attacking

The suspect dropped the weapon

an object used to attack or defend

He was carrying a weapon

to check something again

In scene

to check something again

Please double check the date

to check something a second time to be sure it is correct

Please double-check your answers before submitting

a place open at night for music, dancing, and drinks

In scene

a place open at night for music, dancing, and drinks

They went to a nightclub on Friday

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

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

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

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

the sister of your grandparent

In scene

the sister of your grandparent

My great aunt is visiting us

the sister of one's grandparent

My great aunt sent me a birthday card

to request information

In scene

to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

being talked about or considered

In scene

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

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 come into view or happen unexpectedly

In scene

to come into view or happen unexpectedly

He popped up behind me

a book with three-dimensional elements that rise when opened

I bought a pop up book

a short-term shop or event

They opened a pop-up store for the weekend

to show up suddenly

A new window will pop up

a small window that appears suddenly on a computer screen

Close the pop up

lasting for only a short time

They opened a pop-up shop in the city center

a large car with four-wheel drive

In scene

a large car with four-wheel drive

She bought a new SUV

to break a connection

In scene

to break a connection

Please disconnect the cable

without others knowing

In scene

without others knowing

They met in secret

a route or track to follow

In scene

a route or track to follow

We followed the hiking trail

to be losing in a game or competition

Our team is trailing by two points

to follow someone secretly

The detective trailed the suspect

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

someone who lives near you

In scene

someone who lives near you

He is my new neighbor

a large orange and black striped wild cat native to Asia

In scene

a large orange and black striped wild cat native to Asia

The Bengal tiger lives in the forests of India

consisting of both letters and numbers

In scene

consisting of both letters and numbers

The password must be alphanumeric

a document that shows you paid for something

In scene

a document that shows you paid for something

Can I have a receipt please

to make preparations for something to happen

In scene

to make preparations for something to happen

I need to arrange a meeting

to put things in a neat order

Please arrange the chairs

to plan or prepare something

I will arrange a meeting for tomorrow

kept out of sight

In scene

kept out of sight

The key is hidden in the box

not seen by others

They found a hidden room in the house

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn it, I forgot my keys

an exclamation used to show frustration, anger, or disappointment

Damn it I missed the bus

not receiving money for work

In scene

not receiving money for work

He has an unpaid internship

from a time

In scene

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

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 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

someone thought to be guilty of a crime

In scene

someone thought to be guilty of a crime

The police caught the suspect

to think someone is guilty or something is wrong

The police suspect him of the crime

seeming likely to be bad or dishonest

That behavior looks very suspect

someone thought to be involved in a crime

The police questioned the suspect

before now; in the past

In scene

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

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

to start doing something with energy or force

In scene

to start doing something with energy or force

He went at the task with energy

to be located in a particular position

Where does this part go at

to move or act at a particular speed or rate

He goes at a steady rate

to move or act at a particular rate or pace

They are going at a fast pace

the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

In scene

the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

This book costs ten dollars

a basic unit of money in the US and some other countries

This book costs ten dollars

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 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 line or route along which something moves

The train is on the track

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

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 measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

In scene

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for ten seconds

an additional serving of a meal

He asked for seconds of dessert

a very short period of time

I will be there in seconds

a short measure of time

Wait for a few seconds

the act of keeping yourself safe from harm

In scene

the act of keeping yourself safe from harm

It is just an act of self preservation

the act of protecting yourself from harm

Self preservation is a basic instinct

a piece of equipment that gets signals

In scene

a piece of equipment that gets signals

The receiver catches the signal

a person who gets something

He is the receiver of the letter

to become aware of something

In scene

to become aware of something

I could perceive a change in his voice

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

by way of something

In scene

by way of something

I sent the document via email

a road or path in a city

They walked along the via

an informal word for father

In scene

an informal word for father

My old man is home

an old man

The old man sat on the bench

an informal term for an older man

He is a very kind old man

an informal word for a man

The old man is sitting

a visual representation

In scene

a visual representation

I drew a picture

a movie made for cinema

We saw a funny picture at the cinema

to form a mental image of something

I can't picture it

the whole situation or main idea

You need to understand the whole picture

to damage something so badly that it is no longer good or useful

In scene

to damage something so badly that it is no longer good or useful

The rain ruined my clothes

to cause great damage to something

The rain ruined our plans

the state of being completely destroyed or failed

The war brought total ruin

the broken parts of a building that was destroyed

We visited the ancient ruins

the short thick finger on the side of your hand

In scene

the short thick finger on the side of your hand

He hurt his thumb

power or authority over someone

He is under his boss's thumb

to make a rude sign with your thumb

He made a rude thumb gesture

a message sent or received electronically via the internet, or the act of sending one

In scene

a message sent or received electronically via the internet, or the act of sending one

I received an important e-mail

letters, packages, or electronic messages sent through a system

The mail arrives every morning

to send a message electronically via the internet

Please e-mail me the file

a message sent by computer

I received an important e-mail

a group of things that share similar features

In scene

a group of things that share similar features

My class is very friendly

of the best quality or highest standard

She has a lot of class

a meeting where you learn something

I have an English class today

rude or impolite behavior

That comment showed no class

a group of students in the same year at school

I like my class

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