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Person Of Interest — Season 1 Episode 23

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to make or become different

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to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

In scene

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

In scene

to take something that belongs to someone else without permission

He stole my pen

something that is sold for a very low price

This jacket was a steal

to take attention or praise that someone else should get

She stole the show

to take something that does not belong to you

Someone tried to steal my bike

taken without permission

Someone tried to steal my bag

in a higher place

In scene

in a higher place

The book is right up there on the top shelf

to do something with others

In scene

to do something with others

We need to work together

a long underground passage for roads or trains

In scene

a long underground passage for roads or trains

The train goes through the tunnel

to dig a long passage through something

The workers tunneled through the hill

a long underground passage

The train went through a tunnel

good at noticing things

In scene

good at noticing things

She is an observant person who notices everything

to learn or discover something

In scene

to learn or discover something

I will find out the answer

to discover that someone has done something wrong or dishonest

I hope he does not find out

to discover or get facts about something

I want to find out the truth

a place where an industrial or technical process happens

In scene

a place where an industrial or technical process happens

He works at a power plant

a living thing that grows, usually in soil

I bought a new plant

to put something in a place secretly or illegally

The criminal planted evidence

to place something in a fixed position

We plant seeds in spring

to think something is important

In scene

to think something is important

I value your friendship

how useful or important something is

This ring has great value

a polite way to address a man

In scene

a polite way to address a man

Yes, sir

to go into a place or vehicle

In scene

to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

In scene

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

I don't live there anymore

now not happening or existing

I don't live here anymore

not happening or existing now

I don't go there anymore

not happening or existing now

They don't play together anymore

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

something that is wrong or incorrect

In scene

something that is wrong or incorrect

I made a mistake

to think something is different than it really is

I mistook him for his brother

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

In scene

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

Luck can change quickly

good things that happen by chance

I had some good luck

to get something as a result of good luck

He lucked into this amazing job

to depend on someone or something

In scene

to depend on someone or something

You can count on me

to rely on someone or something

You can count on me

to trust or depend on someone or something to do what you need or expect

You can count on me for help

a long narrow open container for animals to eat or drink from

In scene

a long narrow open container for animals to eat or drink from

The pigs are eating from the trough

not important or not related

In scene

not important or not related

That is irrelevant to the topic

not important or related

This detail is irrelevant

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

to leave a place or appear

In scene

to leave a place or appear

The sun came out

to be released, published, or revealed

The new book will come out soon

at the present time or without delay

The truth will come out immediately

to state something honestly and directly

He finally came out about the truth

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 make or grow something

In scene

to make or grow something

The factory produces cars

fresh fruits and vegetables

They sell local produce in this shop

to give something to someone when they ask for it

Please produce your ticket

to receive something that is offered

In scene

to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

to accept or endure something

You should take it as a gift

to accept a situation as it is

You have to take it as it is

to accept a difficult situation

I cannot take it anymore

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

as is believed or said

In scene

as is believed or said

He is supposedly the best player

to find a solution to a problem

In scene

to find a solution to a problem

I will work out the problem

to do physical activity for fitness

I work out every morning

to think of or develop a method or solution

We need to work out a plan

to have a particular result or outcome

The situation worked out eventually

to find a solution to a problem

We can work out this problem

after a long time or at the end

In scene

after a long time or at the end

He eventually found his keys

after a long time or delay

We eventually arrived home

after a long time or delay

He eventually arrived home

a thick, solid piece of something

In scene

a thick, solid piece of something

He cut a chunk of cheese

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

an imaginary evil creature used to scare people

In scene

an imaginary evil creature used to scare people

Don't worry, the boogeyman isn't real

to find a solution to a problem

In scene

to find a solution to a problem

They hope to resolve the conflict

to make a firm decision

She resolved to study harder

strong will to achieve something

He showed great resolve

to make something by putting parts together

In scene

to make something by putting parts together

They are building a new house

the process of making a structure

The building of the new house is almost finished

to gradually become something over time

They are building on their past success

a structure with walls and a roof

This building is very tall

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

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to stop for a short time

In scene

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

used to express anger or surprise

In scene

used to express anger or surprise

What the hell is happening

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

to be engaged in an activity

What are you up to

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 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

to point a weapon at a target

In scene

to point a weapon at a target

The soldier shot at the target

to fire a gun toward someone or something

He started to shoot at the target

to move something from one place to another

In scene

to move something from one place to another

I need to transfer the files to my laptop

a person who moves from one school or college to another

He is a transfer student

a piece of paper that lets you change buses

I used my transfer to change buses

a short description of a situation that is too complicated to tell in full detail

In scene

a short description of a situation that is too complicated to tell in full detail

It is a long story

arranged and prepared for use

In scene

arranged and prepared for use

All the plans are in place

without moving from the current position

He ran in place for ten minutes

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

In scene

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

I will be there in one hour

one of the twenty-four parts of a day

We will leave in one hour

a period of 60 minutes

I will be there in an hour

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 move down quickly to the ground

In scene

to move down quickly to the ground

Be careful not to fall

the season between summer and winter

The leaves change color in the fall

to change into a particular state or condition

The room fell silent

to not succeed in doing something

The mission did not fall

a person who behaves in a very strange or foolish way

In scene

a person who behaves in a very strange or foolish way

He is acting like a complete wacko

a strange or unusual person

He acts like a total wacko

a person who behaves in a very odd way

He is acting like a total wacko

the number 4

In scene

the number 4

I have four apples

to seem or have the appearance of something

In scene

to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

not laughing or playing around

In scene

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

money paid to the government on income or goods

In scene

money paid to the government on income or goods

I have to pay my taxes

to put pressure on something

This difficult task taxes my energy

to a great degree

In scene

to a great degree

It is raining heavily

to a large or intense degree

It is raining heavily outside

a clear liquid that falls as rain and is in rivers, lakes, etc.

In scene

a clear liquid that falls as rain and is in rivers, lakes, etc.

I drink a glass of water

to give water to plants

I water the plants every day

a series of steps to advance in a job or profession

In scene

a series of steps to advance in a job or profession

He is climbing the corporate ladder

a device with steps used for climbing

He climbed up the ladder

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

in the past, before now

In scene

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

to end a phone conversation

In scene

to end a phone conversation

He did not want to hang up

to attach something to a wall or other surface

Hang up your coat

to think about something too much; to be preoccupied with

He is hung up on that small mistake

to stop doing a job or activity

He decided to hang up his career

a feeling of worry or a problem that stops you from doing something

He has a hang up about his age

to move something from a higher place to a lower one

In scene

to move something from a higher place to a lower one

Please take the picture down from the wall

to reduce the amount, level, or intensity of something

Please take the music down

to lower something until it reaches a particular amount or level

Please take the price down to fifty dollars

a person who helps another

In scene

a person who helps another

She is my assistant

to begin to be something

In scene

to begin to be something

She wants to become a doctor

to change into a particular state or condition

Water will become ice

to look good on someone

That dress really becomes you

starting to be something

The weather will become cold

related to preventing harm from fire

In scene

related to preventing harm from fire

We learned about fire safety at school

to be completely covered by something

In scene

to be completely covered by something

The house was buried in snow

to win against a team by a large amount

They buried the other team 5-0

to put something in a place where it cannot be found

The dog likes to bury its bone

to put a dead body into the ground

They buried the body

appealing in a youthful or charming way

In scene

appealing in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

attractive in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

trying to be clever in a way that is annoying or disrespectful

Don't get cute with me

to make something more charming or appealing

You can cute up the room with some colorful cushions

to have a job at a company or for a person

In scene

to have a job at a company or for a person

I work for a global company

to be appropriate or effective for someone or something

This schedule works for me

to try to achieve something over a period of time

He is working for his goals

to do a job for someone

I work for a big company

the outside part of a building where a shop is located

In scene

the outside part of a building where a shop is located

The storefront is made of glass

to deal with a difficult situation

In scene

to deal with a difficult situation

I can't cope with the stress

to handle a difficult situation

He learned to cope with stress

an idea or arrangement for doing something

In scene

an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

a method for achieving something

In scene

a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

to be directly involved in doing something

In scene

to be directly involved in doing something

She has a hands on approach to teaching

to have something in your possession

I have the map on hand

to place your hands on something

Please do not place your hands on the glass

easy to see or understand

In scene

easy to see or understand

The answer is obvious

not polite; showing bad manners

In scene

not polite; showing bad manners

He was very rude to the waiter

things that cause trouble or worry

In scene

things that cause trouble or worry

I have many problems today

something that is difficult to deal with

He is having problems with his car

something that is difficult or causes trouble

I have some math problems to solve

issue | something difficult or bad

I have some problems

lasting six months

In scene

lasting six months

I will stay here for six months

a period of time equal to six times about 30 days

I have lived here for six months

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 go from one place to another

In scene

to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

a person who lives in a place

In scene

a person who lives in a place

The current occupant of the house is a doctor

to make someone feel afraid or in danger

In scene

to make someone feel afraid or in danger

He threatened to call the police

to put someone or something in danger

Smoking threatens your health

to say you will hurt someone or cause trouble if they do not do what you want

He threatened to quit his job

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

In scene

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

a state of complete confusion

In scene

a state of complete confusion

The city was in total chaos

refusing to change your opinion or make a deal

In scene

refusing to change your opinion or make a deal

The government is taking a hard line on taxes

a look that shows you are angry

In scene

a look that shows you are angry

She gave me the stink eye

an angry look

He gave her a stink eye

a group of twelve

In scene

a group of twelve

I bought a dozen eggs

a sweet food made by baking flour, sugar, and eggs

In scene

a sweet food made by baking flour, sugar, and eggs

I ate a slice of cake

to cover something with a thick layer

Mud caked his boots

very simple or effortless

The exam was a piece of cake

to make something work again

In scene

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

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