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Person Of Interest — Season 1 Episode 21

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

a smaller amount or number

In scene

a smaller amount or number

I want less water

to ask God to protect or help

May God bless you

too many to count

The stars are endless

not having something

She is fearless

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

to make someone or something die

In scene

to make someone or something die

The hunter killed the deer

to be very funny or popular with an audience

The comedian killed the audience

to want something very much

I am killing for a slice of pizza

to make something stop working or operating

The company killed the project

to stop or end something

We had to kill the project

to make something die

The frost will kill the plants

to make someone die

The soldiers killed the king

a person who kills someone

The police caught the killer

to cause someone great emotional pain

His words killed me

to make someone feel fear

In scene

to make someone feel fear

Don't scare me

feeling fear

It was a big scare

to quickly read or search through

In scene

to quickly read or search through

I looked through the reports

not in the city or area where one lives

In scene

not in the city or area where one lives

He is out of town this week

from a different city or area

We have out of town guests

coming from or relating to a place other than the local area

Many out of town guests attended the party

coming from another place

I have an out of town guest

in a way that is easy to see or understand

In scene

in a way that is easy to see or understand

He is obviously lying

to discover where something is

In scene

to discover where something is

I cannot locate my keys

to be in a particular place

The company is located in London

to say that you accept or agree with something

In scene

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

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

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yup, I can do it

the ability to borrow money and pay it back later

In scene

the ability to borrow money and pay it back later

I bought the laptop on credit

to put money into an account

The bank will credit your account tomorrow

public recognition for an achievement

She deserves credit for her hard work

a unit that counts toward a degree

This course is worth three credits

the crime of killing a person

In scene

the crime of killing a person

He was charged with homicide

each day

In scene

each day

I exercise every day

included in a group that shares information

In scene

included in a group that shares information

Keep me in the loop about the project updates

to add someone to a group or conversation

Please keep me in the loop

because of the conditions that exist

In scene

because of the conditions that exist

I could not attend under the circumstances

given the existing conditions

He did his best under the circumstances

the conditions that affect a situation

I do not know the circumstances

to make something clear or understandable

In scene

to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain this

a statement that makes something clear

Please explain the rules to me

to make something clear or easy to understand

Can you explain this math problem to me

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

Can you explain this rule

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 link or bring together

In scene

to link or bring together

Please connect the wires

to join or be joined

In scene

to join or be joined

Connect the printer to the computer

to spend time together with someone

I like to connect with new people

used to ask someone to trust what you say

In scene

used to ask someone to trust what you say

Believe me, it is true

used to ask someone to trust what you say

Believe me I did not lie

someone who lives near you

In scene

someone who lives near you

He is my new neighbor

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

In scene

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

In scene

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 group of people organized for a purpose

In scene

a group of people organized for a purpose

He joined the police force

to make someone do something

In scene

to make someone do something

They forced him to leave

physical power or strength

In scene

physical power or strength

He pushed the door with force

to use physical strength to move something

He forced the door open

to put something in danger

In scene

to put something in danger

Don't risk your life

a strategy game where players try to conquer territories

We played Risk last night

the chance of something bad happening

Smoking is a health risk

to expose to possible harm or loss

He did not want to risk his life

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

land and buildings that people buy and sell

In scene

land and buildings that people buy and sell

He works in real estate

the business of buying and selling land and buildings

She works in real estate

land and buildings considered as things you can buy or sell

This is a valuable piece of real estate

to give or offer something to someone

In scene

to give or offer something to someone

She presented him with a gift

to make something happen

This situation presents a problem

happening or existing now

Focus on the present

a thing given to someone

I bought a present for my friend

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

no longer alive

In scene

no longer alive

The deceased man was a doctor

people who have died

We gathered to remember the deceased

someone who has died

The property goes to the deceased's children

dead

The patient is now deceased

to understand something after thinking

In scene

to understand something after thinking

I can't figure it out

a written symbol representing a number

The figure is written here

the form or shape of a person or thing

It is a strange figure

a person who is important or known

He is a leading figure in politics

to apply pressure to something

In scene

to apply pressure to something

Press the button

news organizations and journalists

The press is here

to make a strong request or demand

They will press us for an answer

the act of taking air in and out of the body

In scene

the act of taking air in and out of the body

He is breathing deeply

the process of taking air into and out of your lungs

Deep breathing helps you relax

to take air into your lungs

Deep breathing helps you relax

a group or organization that exists as a single unit

In scene

a group or organization that exists as a single unit

The company is a separate legal entity

a living or real thing

Each company is a separate entity

a separate and distinct thing, person, or organization

Each company is a separate entity

to decide something is not important

In scene

to decide something is not important

He dismissed my idea

to tell someone they can go

The teacher dismissed the class

to make someone leave their job

The company decided to dismiss him

to tell someone they can leave

The manager dismissed the worker

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

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

happening after a particular time

In scene

happening after a particular time

We will eat later

happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

no longer living

The late king died long ago

happening or done not long ago

That is a later development

at a time in the future or after a particular event

I will do it later

at a time that comes after the present

See you later

at a time in the future

I will be back later

happening after the expected time

The later train arrived at midnight

old

This is a later work of the artist

not on time

He is later than usual

not on time

She is later than we expected

at a time after now

I will see you later

someone who hides the illegal source of money

In scene

someone who hides the illegal source of money

He was arrested as a professional launderer

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

In scene

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

See you tomorrow

to request information

In scene

to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

to offer an idea for consideration

In scene

to offer an idea for consideration

I suggest we go home

to show or imply something

The evidence suggests he is guilty

a small, short fight or disagreement

In scene

a small, short fight or disagreement

They had a little spat about the dishes

a cloth or leather covering for the ankle and instep

He wore spats with his shoes

to give money for something

In scene

to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

to give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

given money for work done

This is a paid position

money given for work done

He received his pay yesterday

to give attention to someone or something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

money given for work

I receive my pay every month

to get money for work done

This job pays well

money received for work

My pay is deposited monthly

to give someone the money you owe them

I need to pay my credit card debt

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to experience a bad result for something you did

You will pay for what you did

to go to see someone or a place

We will pay a visit to the museum

to get possession of something

I will pay for the book

a statement that you will definitely do something

In scene

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

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

changed into carbon by burning

In scene

changed into carbon by burning

The wood was carbonized by the fire

at a short distance away

In scene

at a short distance away

My house is close to the park

paying a lot of attention to details

Please pay close attention to the details

not open

Please close the door

to surround and catch someone

The police close on the suspect

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

In scene

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

My arm hurts

a part of a large organization that handles a specific area of work

This is the research arm of the company

to provide with weapons or tools

The soldiers were armed

a gun or other weapon used in fighting

He had to drop his arm

to cause liquid to fall accidentally

In scene

to cause liquid to fall accidentally

Don't spill the milk

a liquid that has been accidentally spilled

There is a spill on the carpet

to tell a secret or private information

Spill the secret

to cause blood to flow out

They tried to avoid spilling blood

a piece of information sent to someone

In scene

a piece of information sent to someone

I sent you a message

to send information to someone

I will message him later

a piece of information sent to someone

She left a message for you

a written message sent on a phone

He sent a message by phone

content

I received a short message

a written note sent to someone

Please leave a message

a person who takes bets on races or games

In scene

a person who takes bets on races or games

He went to the bookie to place a bet

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

in the area close to a place

In scene

in the area close to a place

Many trees are around the school

used to indicate an approximate amount

I will arrive around 5 PM

having knowledge of how to use or handle something

She knows her way around the office

to change the direction or result of something

We must turn the situation around

an unknown or unspecified person

In scene

an unknown or unspecified person

Somebody is at the door

a person of importance or high status

She acts like she is really somebody

an unknown person

I need somebody to help me

to tell someone you are grateful

In scene

to tell someone you are grateful

Thanks for the help

a short phrase used to show you are grateful

Thanks for your help

an expression of appreciation

He sent his thanks

to be a member of a group or organization

In scene

to be a member of a group or organization

I am part of the team

a man you are married to

In scene

a man you are married to

My husband is a doctor

to say that you want something

In scene

to say that you want something

I will ask for a glass of water

to behave in a way that is likely to cause an unpleasant event to happen

You are asking for trouble by staying out late

content

She will ask for help

to behave in a way that makes a bad thing likely to happen to you

You are asking for trouble

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 be engaged in an activity

In scene

to be engaged in an activity

What are you up to

the duty or choice of a person

In scene

the duty or choice of a person

The choice is up to you

to a certain limit or amount

It can take up to ten days

having the ability or strength to do something

I am not up to going out today

used to say the maximum amount

Up to five people can sit here

depending on someone to choose

It is up to you

to be busy or involved with something

What have you been up to lately

to physically attack someone

In scene

to physically attack someone

He tried to assault the guard

in most cases

In scene

in most cases

I usually wake up at 7 am

a person who belongs to a group

In scene

a person who belongs to a group

He is a member of the club

to bring something back to your mind

I try to recall the answer

a person who controls a business or team

In scene

a person who controls a business or team

He is a great manager

a person who manages the career of a performer or athlete

The singer has a good manager

a person who is in charge of a team or business

The manager is in a meeting

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

In scene

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

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

to have an idea or opinion

In scene

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

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 a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

to move from one place to another

In scene

to move from one place to another

He went to the store

to change into a different state

The milk went bad

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He let the bird go

to move to a lower place

The elevator went down to the first floor

to move goods or people into or out of a country illegally

In scene

to move goods or people into or out of a country illegally

The police stopped the smuggling operation at the border

to take part in something

In scene

to take part in something

He got involved in the project

having many parts or details that are connected

This is an involved process

to have as a part or feature

The job involved a lot of hard work

to be in a romantic relationship

They are involved with each other

a period of seven days

In scene

a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

relating to the central government of a country

In scene

relating to the central government of a country

The federal government passed a new law

available for everyone to use

In scene

available for everyone to use

This park is public

open

This is a public park

in a place where many people can see or hear you

She spoke in public about the problem

the group of all ordinary people

The public loves the new law

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

The train will arrive shortly

to have your home in a place

In scene

to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

having life

The fish is still live

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

to leave or escape from a place

In scene

to leave or escape from a place

He managed to get away with the bag

to do something wrong without being punished

He cheated on the test and got away with it

to do something wrong or illegal without being punished or blamed

He managed to get away with the crime

to do something wrong without being punished

He thought he would get away with it

a thing given to someone freely

In scene

a thing given to someone freely

This is a gift for you

to give something to someone

She decided to gift the book to her friend

the ability or right to give or decide something

She has the gift to make final decisions

a natural ability to do something well

She has a gift for music

different from what is normal or usual

In scene

different from what is normal or usual

Today is a special day

a product or service that is not usual or is temporarily available

The lunch special is very cheap

something that gives pleasure

Getting ice cream was a special treat

different from what is usual

Today is a very special day

to come and get someone

In scene

to come and get someone

I will pick her up at five

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