Person Of Interest — Season 2 Episode 14
Words & meanings
767 words
CEFR level
to bring things together
In sceneto bring things together
I collect stamps
I collect stamps
to calm yourself and organize your thoughts
to calm yourself and organize your thoughts
He paused to collect his thoughts
He paused to collect his thoughts
to go to a place and take someone with you
to go to a place and take someone with you
I will collect you from the airport
I will collect you from the airport
to get something regularly as a payment or benefit
to get something regularly as a payment or benefit
The company collects rent every month
The company collects rent every month
one or the other of two things
In sceneone or the other of two things
Either you stay or I go
Either you stay or I go
used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence
used to add a similar idea in a negative sentence
I do not like apples and she does not either
I do not like apples and she does not either
used to add a negative statement
used to add a negative statement
I don't like it either
I don't like it either
to deal with something systematically
In sceneto deal with something systematically
The computer processes the data
The computer processes the data
a series of steps to achieve a result
a series of steps to achieve a result
It is a long process
It is a long process
to think carefully about information
to think carefully about information
I need some time to process the information
I need some time to process the information
a piece of writing
In scenea piece of writing
Please read this text carefully
Please read this text carefully
to send a written message by phone
to send a written message by phone
Please text me later
Please text me later
a written message sent on a phone
a written message sent on a phone
I sent him a text
I sent him a text
to send a written message by phone
to send a written message by phone
I will text you later
I will text you later
not dangerous or risky
In scenenot dangerous or risky
You are safe here
You are safe here
to be very sure about something
to be very sure about something
It is a safe bet
It is a safe bet
able to be trusted to do a job well
able to be trusted to do a job well
She is a safe choice for the job
She is a safe choice for the job
a locked metal box used to store valuable items
a locked metal box used to store valuable items
The documents are in the safe
The documents are in the safe
to hit or damage something repeatedly
In sceneto hit or damage something repeatedly
The storm beat up the old shed
The storm beat up the old shed
to hit someone repeatedly
to hit someone repeatedly
They beat up the thief
They beat up the thief
to criticize someone harshly
to criticize someone harshly
The reporter beat up the politician over his policies
The reporter beat up the politician over his policies
old and in bad condition
old and in bad condition
He drives a beat-up car
He drives a beat-up car
tardy
In scenetardy
I am late for work
I am late for work
happening or done not long ago
In scenehappening or done not long ago
These are late reports
These are late reports
no longer living
no longer living
His late father was a doctor
His late father was a doctor
not on time
not on time
I am late for work
I am late for work
to think of as being something
In sceneto think of as being something
I consider him a friend
I consider him a friend
to think about something carefully
In sceneto think about something carefully
I will consider your offer
I will consider your offer
to think about a particular fact when making a decision
to think about a particular fact when making a decision
You should consider the cost before buying it
You should consider the cost before buying it
to begin a journey or task
In sceneto begin a journey or task
They set out on their trip at dawn
They set out on their trip at dawn
to be determined to do something
to be determined to do something
She set out to become a doctor
She set out to become a doctor
to give information about something, usually in speech or writing
to give information about something, usually in speech or writing
The report sets out the facts
The report sets out the facts
connected with the way people live together in groups
In sceneconnected with the way people live together in groups
This is a major social issue
This is a major social issue
a gathering of people for fun or social interaction
a gathering of people for fun or social interaction
We went to a social last night
We went to a social last night
connected with interacting with other people
connected with interacting with other people
He is a very social person
He is a very social person
an act to show you are sorry for a sin
In scenean act to show you are sorry for a sin
He did penance for his sins
He did penance for his sins
to get into a place or system
In sceneto get into a place or system
You can access the files here
You can access the files here
the ability to enter or use something
In scenethe ability to enter or use something
I have access to the building
I have access to the building
a food made from heated corn kernels that pop
In scenea food made from heated corn kernels that pop
I love eating popcorn
I love eating popcorn
a business where people keep and borrow money
In scenea business where people keep and borrow money
I have a bank account
I have a bank account
to keep or store something for later use
to keep or store something for later use
You should bank your savings for later
You should bank your savings for later
the land along the side of a river
the land along the side of a river
We sat on the river bank
We sat on the river bank
to lean or tilt to one side
to lean or tilt to one side
The plane banked to the left
The plane banked to the left
having no mistakes or defects
In scenehaving no mistakes or defects
This diamond is perfect
This diamond is perfect
to make something have no mistakes or defects
In sceneto make something have no mistakes or defects
She wants to perfect her skills
She wants to perfect her skills
a reason you give to explain a mistake
a reason you give to explain a mistake
That is just a perfect for being late
That is just a perfect for being late
a score or mark given for school work
a score or mark given for school work
She got a perfect on her history exam
She got a perfect on her history exam
to do something without stopping
In sceneto do something without stopping
Keep on trying
Keep on trying
to continue to employ someone
to continue to employ someone
They decided to keep on the new assistant
They decided to keep on the new assistant
to pick or decide on something
In sceneto pick or decide on something
We serve every kind of food you name it
We serve every kind of food you name it
used to say that many things can be included
used to say that many things can be included
They sell toys, books, you name it
They sell toys, books, you name it
familiar with something because you have experienced it
In scenefamiliar with something because you have experienced it
I am used to the cold weather
I am used to the cold weather
to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does
In sceneto indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does
I used to swim every day
I used to swim every day
to let something go or make it available
In sceneto let something go or make it available
The band will release their new album next week
The band will release their new album next week
a legal document that gives up a claim or right
a legal document that gives up a claim or right
She signed a legal release
She signed a legal release
to let someone or something go
to let someone or something go
Please release the bird
Please release the bird
a feeling of being free from stress or tension
a feeling of being free from stress or tension
Crying brought her a sense of release
Crying brought her a sense of release
a part of a gun that you pull to fire it
a part of a gun that you pull to fire it
Pull the release to fire the gun
Pull the release to fire the gun
a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do
In scenea statement that tells people what they can or cannot do
Follow the rules
Follow the rules
to make an official decision as a judge or authority
to make an official decision as a judge or authority
The judge will rule on the case
The judge will rule on the case
to be the best or dominant
to be the best or dominant
This song rules
This song rules
to have official power over a country or group
to have official power over a country or group
The king rules the land
The king rules the land
to have official power over a country or area
to have official power over a country or area
The king used to rule the country
The king used to rule the country
a statement that tells you what you must or must not do
a statement that tells you what you must or must not do
You must follow the school rules
You must follow the school rules
the usual or normal state of things
the usual or normal state of things
Working late is the rule here
Working late is the rule here
a general statement that describes how something is done
a general statement that describes how something is done
It is a fundamental rule of science
It is a fundamental rule of science
an official instruction about what you can or cannot do
an official instruction about what you can or cannot do
New safety rules were introduced
New safety rules were introduced
an official decision made by a judge or authority
an official decision made by a judge or authority
The judge made a strict rule
The judge made a strict rule
the act of trying to arrange a romantic relationship between two people
In scenethe act of trying to arrange a romantic relationship between two people
She is famous for her successful matchmaking
She is famous for her successful matchmaking
a piece of furniture with a flat surface for writing or working
In scenea piece of furniture with a flat surface for writing or working
The book is on the desk
The book is on the desk
to work at a desk
to work at a desk
I will desk for the whole day
I will desk for the whole day
a specific area or department in a news organization
a specific area or department in a news organization
Please put the book on the desk
Please put the book on the desk
a person who plays sports
In scenea person who plays sports
He is a professional athlete
He is a professional athlete
an informal word for men
In scenean informal word for men
Those guys are tall
Those guys are tall
people | an informal word for a group of people
people | an informal word for a group of people
Hi guys
Hi guys
an informal word for a man
an informal word for a man
He is a nice guy
He is a nice guy
informal word for a group of people
informal word for a group of people
Listen guys
Listen guys
a very good friend
In scenea very good friend
She is my best friend
She is my best friend
a very good friend
a very good friend
She is my best friend
She is my best friend
a person you like more than anyone else
a person you like more than anyone else
She is my best friend
She is my best friend
the person you like and trust the most
the person you like and trust the most
She is my best friend
She is my best friend
to link or bring together
In sceneto link or bring together
Please connect the wires
Please connect the wires
to join or be joined
to join or be joined
Connect the printer to the computer
Connect the printer to the computer
to spend time together with someone
to spend time together with someone
I like to connect with new people
I like to connect with new people
at a short distance away
In sceneat a short distance away
My house is close to the park
My house is close to the park
paying a lot of attention to details
paying a lot of attention to details
Please pay close attention to the details
Please pay close attention to the details
not open
not open
Please close the door
Please close the door
to surround and catch someone
to surround and catch someone
The police close on the suspect
The police close on the suspect
practical knowledge or ability
In scenepractical knowledge or ability
He has the know-how to fix the car
He has the know-how to fix the car
to try to find something
In sceneto try to find something
I am looking for my keys
I am looking for my keys
to anticipate receiving or experiencing something, often something unpleasant
to anticipate receiving or experiencing something, often something unpleasant
You are looking for trouble
You are looking for trouble
to try to find something
to try to find something
I am looking for my keys
I am looking for my keys
to search for something or someone that is missing
to search for something or someone that is missing
I am looking for my keys
I am looking for my keys
to try to find or get something
to try to find or get something
I am looking for my keys
I am looking for my keys
too many to count
In scenetoo many to count
There are countless stars in the sky
There are countless stars in the sky
existing as a fact
In sceneexisting as a fact
This is a real diamond
This is a real diamond
not fancy or complex
not fancy or complex
He prefers a real and simple lifestyle
He prefers a real and simple lifestyle
a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production
a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production
He is a real who believes in common ownership
He is a real who believes in common ownership
used to emphasize that something is true
used to emphasize that something is true
He is real quiet
He is real quiet
to permit or allow someone to do something
In sceneto permit or allow someone to do something
Please let me go
Please let me go
to end someone's employment
to end someone's employment
The manager had to let him go
The manager had to let him go
to tell someone something
to tell someone something
Let me know your answer
Let me know your answer
to fail to meet expectations
to fail to meet expectations
I will not let you down
I will not let you down
to a small degree
In sceneto a small degree
I am kind of tired
I am kind of tired
a group with similar qualities
In scenea group with similar qualities
What kind of book do you want
What kind of book do you want
a particular sort or variety
a particular sort or variety
This is a new kind of fruit
This is a new kind of fruit
using force to hurt or damage
In sceneusing force to hurt or damage
The protest became violent
The protest became violent
to stop a relationship or activity
In sceneto stop a relationship or activity
They broke up the session
They broke up the session
to crack or split something
to crack or split something
The ice began to break up
The ice began to break up
to skate fast across the ice in hockey
to skate fast across the ice in hockey
The player will break up the ice
The player will break up the ice
to feel very sad or emotional
to feel very sad or emotional
He broke up when he heard the news
He broke up when he heard the news
the ending of a romantic relationship
the ending of a romantic relationship
The break-up happened last week
The break-up happened last week
to end a romantic relationship
to end a romantic relationship
They decided to break up
They decided to break up
happening or existing before now
In scenehappening or existing before now
He is a former president
He is a former president
not special or different
In scenenot special or different
It was an ordinary day
It was an ordinary day
normal or usual
normal or usual
He is an ordinary person
He is an ordinary person
very unusual or special
very unusual or special
That performance was ordinary
That performance was ordinary
normal or common
normal or common
It was an ordinary day
It was an ordinary day
to secretly plan something together
In sceneto secretly plan something together
They conspired to overthrow the government
They conspired to overthrow the government
to make secret plans with others to do something wrong
to make secret plans with others to do something wrong
They conspired to rob the bank
They conspired to rob the bank
to make secret plans with others to do something wrong
to make secret plans with others to do something wrong
The villains conspired to steal the treasure
The villains conspired to steal the treasure
without doubt; definitely
In scenewithout doubt; definitely
I will certainly help you
I will certainly help you
to wish for something
In sceneto wish for something
I wanna go home
I wanna go home
desire | to wish for something
desire | to wish for something
I wanna drink
I wanna drink
to tell someone about possible danger
In sceneto tell someone about possible danger
I warned him about the rain
I warned him about the rain
an action that is not allowed or is wrong
In scenean action that is not allowed or is wrong
The player committed a foul
The player committed a foul
to make something dirty or unpleasant
to make something dirty or unpleasant
The oil spill fouled the water
The oil spill fouled the water
very bad or disgusting
very bad or disgusting
There was a foul smell in the room
There was a foul smell in the room
an action that is not allowed or is wrong
an action that is not allowed or is wrong
The player committed a foul
The player committed a foul
very strong or intense
In scenevery strong or intense
He has a deep love for music
He has a deep love for music
going far down from the surface or having great depth
going far down from the surface or having great depth
The ocean is very deep
The ocean is very deep
having a low sound
having a low sound
He has a deep voice
He has a deep voice
having a lot of money
having a lot of money
He has deep pockets
He has deep pockets
not caring about danger or consequences
In scenenot caring about danger or consequences
He is a reckless driver
He is a reckless driver
to speak about something briefly
In sceneto speak about something briefly
He mentioned the project
He mentioned the project
to speak about something briefly
to speak about something briefly
He mentioned the plan
He mentioned the plan
to make someone remember something
In sceneto make someone remember something
Please remind me to call him
Please remind me to call him
a set of steps to solve a problem or do a task
In scenea set of steps to solve a problem or do a task
The computer uses an algorithm to sort the data
The computer uses an algorithm to sort the data
a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or completing a task
In scenea step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or completing a task
The computer uses an algorithm to sort the list
The computer uses an algorithm to sort the list
to discover or notice something
In sceneto discover or notice something
The sensor can detect smoke
The sensor can detect smoke
perhaps
In sceneperhaps
Maybe he is late
Maybe he is late
possibly; used to express uncertainty
possibly; used to express uncertainty
Maybe it will rain
Maybe it will rain
something that might happen or be true
something that might happen or be true
It is a maybe
It is a maybe
a private investment pool that uses various strategies to earn returns
In scenea private investment pool that uses various strategies to earn returns
He invested his money in a hedge fund
He invested his money in a hedge fund
a pooled investment fund that uses advanced strategies to earn high returns
a pooled investment fund that uses advanced strategies to earn high returns
He invested his money in a hedge fund
He invested his money in a hedge fund
an amount of money saved for a purpose
an amount of money saved for a purpose
The investor put money into a hedge fund
The investor put money into a hedge fund
to happen or be mentioned
In sceneto happen or be mentioned
This topic will come up in the meeting
This topic will come up in the meeting
to grow up in the same place as someone else
to grow up in the same place as someone else
She came up in a small town
She came up in a small town
to happen soon or be about to happen
to happen soon or be about to happen
A problem came up
A problem came up
to move to a higher place
to move to a higher place
Come up and see my room
Come up and see my room
to move near to something or someone
to move near to something or someone
A stranger came up to me
A stranger came up to me
to happen or appear
to happen or appear
A problem came up at work
A problem came up at work
to move to a higher place or position
to move to a higher place or position
I came up the stairs to my office
I came up the stairs to my office
to be mentioned or discussed
to be mentioned or discussed
Your name came up in our meeting
Your name came up in our meeting
happening or appearing soon
happening or appearing soon
The exam date is coming up soon
The exam date is coming up soon
to be going to happen in the near future
to be going to happen in the near future
Christmas is coming up fast
Christmas is coming up fast
to happen or take place
to happen or take place
Many questions came up during the event
Many questions came up during the event
to move to a higher position or status
to move to a higher position or status
She came up in the company quickly
She came up in the company quickly
used to show something is surprising or extreme
In sceneused to show something is surprising or extreme
He didn't even say hello
He didn't even say hello
having no debt or advantage on either side
having no debt or advantage on either side
Now we are even
Now we are even
to make an effort to do something
to make an effort to do something
You should even to reach your goal
You should even to reach your goal
a smaller amount or number
a smaller amount or number
Four is an even number
Four is an even number
a government license that gives the owner the right to make or sell an invention
In scenea government license that gives the owner the right to make or sell an invention
He has a patent for his invention
He has a patent for his invention
lasting for a long period of time
In scenelasting for a long period of time
We are longtime friends
We are longtime friends
up to the time when
In sceneup to the time when
I will work till five
I will work till five
up to the time when
In sceneup to the time when
Wait till tomorrow
Wait till tomorrow
a machine used to keep money in a shop
a machine used to keep money in a shop
The cashier opened the till
The cashier opened the till
up to the time when
up to the time when
Wait till she arrives
Wait till she arrives
to be found or become visible
In sceneto be found or become visible
He turned up unexpectedly
He turned up unexpectedly
to find or reveal something
to find or reveal something
The police turned up some evidence
The police turned up some evidence
to make a sound louder
to make a sound louder
Please turn up the music
Please turn up the music
the folded part at the bottom of a trouser leg
the folded part at the bottom of a trouser leg
These trousers have a turn-up
These trousers have a turn-up
a surprising or unexpected occurrence
a surprising or unexpected occurrence
The result was a total turn-up
The result was a total turn-up
to appear or show up
to appear or show up
He did not turn up to the meeting
He did not turn up to the meeting
one of two equal parts of something
In sceneone of two equal parts of something
The team played both halves well
The team played both halves well
to some extent but not completely
to some extent but not completely
He was half asleep
He was half asleep
a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with
a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with
I am going out with my better half
I am going out with my better half
not large in size
In scenenot large in size
This is a small cat
This is a small cat
the best or highest level ever done
In scenethe best or highest level ever done
He broke the world record
He broke the world record
a flat disc that stores music or sound
a flat disc that stores music or sound
I listen to music on an old record
I listen to music on an old record
a written or spoken account of facts or events
a written or spoken account of facts or events
The police have a record of the accident
The police have a record of the accident
to store sound, video, or information for later use
to store sound, video, or information for later use
Please record the meeting
Please record the meeting
an expression of surprise or amazement
In scenean expression of surprise or amazement
Whoa, look at that!
Whoa, look at that!
to act as if something is true when it is not
In sceneto act as if something is true when it is not
He pretended to be asleep
He pretended to be asleep
to behave as if something is true when it is not
to behave as if something is true when it is not
The children like to pretend they are pirates
The children like to pretend they are pirates
something that influences a result
something that influences a result
The child likes to pretend he is a superhero
The child likes to pretend he is a superhero
to act as if something is true
to act as if something is true
The kids pretend to be superheroes
The kids pretend to be superheroes
one billionth of a second
In sceneone billionth of a second
The computer responds in a nanosecond
The computer responds in a nanosecond
an open container with a handle, used for carrying things
In scenean open container with a handle, used for carrying things
Fill the bucket with water
Fill the bucket with water
a feeling of happiness or satisfaction
In scenea feeling of happiness or satisfaction
Reading books gives me great pleasure
Reading books gives me great pleasure
someone who tries to win against another
In scenesomeone who tries to win against another
He is my main rival in the race
He is my main rival in the race
to try to be as good as someone or something
to try to be as good as someone or something
No team can rival their skill
No team can rival their skill
to move downward suddenly for a short time
In sceneto move downward suddenly for a short time
The temperature will dip tonight
The temperature will dip tonight
an informal exclamation used to express surprise, disappointment, or mild annoyance
an informal exclamation used to express surprise, disappointment, or mild annoyance
Dip I missed the bus
Dip I missed the bus
to put something into a liquid briefly
to put something into a liquid briefly
Dip the bread in the oil
Dip the bread in the oil
a thick sauce that you dip food into
a thick sauce that you dip food into
I like eating chips with a dip
I like eating chips with a dip
a small, shallow cut on the skin
In scenea small, shallow cut on the skin
I have a scratched knee
I have a scratched knee
to make a small cut or mark on a surface
to make a small cut or mark on a surface
The phone screen was scratched
The phone screen was scratched
to damage the surface with nails or claws
to damage the surface with nails or claws
My phone is scratched
My phone is scratched
a close relationship between friends
In scenea close relationship between friends
They have a long friendship
They have a long friendship
the state of being friends
In scenethe state of being friends
Our friendship is very strong
Our friendship is very strong
a close relationship between friends
a close relationship between friends
They have a long friendship
They have a long friendship
a game of baseball
In scenea game of baseball
They are watching a ball game today
They are watching a ball game today
a set of conditions or circumstances
a set of conditions or circumstances
Changing jobs is a whole new ball game
Changing jobs is a whole new ball game
a game played with a ball
a game played with a ball
We watched a ball game yesterday
We watched a ball game yesterday
a two-wheeled vehicle you ride
In scenea two-wheeled vehicle you ride
I ride my bike to school
I ride my bike to school
the activity of riding a bicycle
the activity of riding a bicycle
Biking is a fun hobby
Biking is a fun hobby
to travel on a bicycle
to travel on a bicycle
I will bike to school
I will bike to school
having a hard, dry, and easily broken texture
In scenehaving a hard, dry, and easily broken texture
The fried chicken is very crispy
The fried chicken is very crispy
having red, sore skin from too much sun
having red, sore skin from too much sun
I got crispy at the beach
I got crispy at the beach
happening or existing now
In scenehappening or existing now
What is your current address
What is your current address
a flow of electric charge
a flow of electric charge
The current flows through the wire
The current flows through the wire
water moving in a direction
water moving in a direction
The current is very strong here
The current is very strong here
a part of a vehicle that controls how much power goes to the wheels
In scenea part of a vehicle that controls how much power goes to the wheels
Shift into a lower gear for the hill
Shift into a lower gear for the hill
to adjust something to fit a particular purpose or group
to adjust something to fit a particular purpose or group
The lesson was geared towards beginners
The lesson was geared towards beginners
clothes worn for a particular activity or style
clothes worn for a particular activity or style
I need cycling gear for the race
I need cycling gear for the race
tools or machinery for a specific activity
tools or machinery for a specific activity
I have all the gear for skiing
I have all the gear for skiing
to go away from a place
In sceneto go away from a place
I need to get out of here
I need to get out of here
to a place that is not here
to a place that is not here
I am out of here
I am out of here
to have a similar appearance to
In sceneto have a similar appearance to
You look like your father
You look like your father
to seem or have the appearance of something
to seem or have the appearance of something
You look like your father
You look like your father
to have a particular appearance
to have a particular appearance
You look like your brother
You look like your brother
to appear to be the case
to appear to be the case
It looks like it will rain
It looks like it will rain
the number 2
In scenethe number 2
I have two cats
I have two cats
the number 2
the number 2
I have two apples
I have two apples
the number 2
the number 2
The answer is two
The answer is two
the number 2
the number 2
I have two dogs
I have two dogs
having a dark mark on the skin from a blow
In scenehaving a dark mark on the skin from a blow
He had a bruised arm after the fall
He had a bruised arm after the fall
to cause a change or effect
In sceneto cause a change or effect
You can make a difference in the world
You can make a difference in the world
to cause a change or effect that matters
to cause a change or effect that matters
Volunteering can make a difference
Volunteering can make a difference
to go away from a place
In sceneto go away from a place
They left the house early
They left the house early
to let something stay in place
In sceneto let something stay in place
Leave your coat on the chair
Leave your coat on the chair
to give something to someone
to give something to someone
He left his money to his son
He left his money to his son
a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work
a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work
He asked for leave to visit his family
He asked for leave to visit his family
moving from inside to outside a place
In scenemoving from inside to outside a place
She ran out of the room
She ran out of the room
as a result of
as a result of
I did it out of curiosity
I did it out of curiosity
to not include someone or something
to not include someone or something
They kept me out of the meeting
They kept me out of the meeting
not having any more of something
not having any more of something
We are out of sugar
We are out of sugar
coming from a place or source
coming from a place or source
I got the water out of the tap
I got the water out of the tap
taken from a group
taken from a group
Choose one out of these three
Choose one out of these three
coming from within something
coming from within something
He came out of the room
He came out of the room
not having something
not having something
We are out of bread
We are out of bread
to move away from something
to move away from something
Please get out of my house
Please get out of my house
to not be part of something anymore
to not be part of something anymore
He is out of the team
He is out of the team
to no longer have something
to no longer have something
We are out of gas
We are out of gas
not inside or part of something
not inside or part of something
She is out of the office
She is out of the office
not inside a place
not inside a place
Stay out of the rain
Stay out of the rain
to take something or someone from a place
to take something or someone from a place
Take the keys out of your pocket
Take the keys out of your pocket
to take something away from a person or place
to take something away from a person or place
They took the boy out of school
They took the boy out of school
no longer having something
no longer having something
We are out of sugar for the tea
We are out of sugar for the tea