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Person Of Interest — Season 2 Episode 18

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CEFR level

to go forward

In scene

to go forward

The army continued to advance

an attempt to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He made a romantic advance

before something happens

Please book the tickets in advance

money given before it is earned

I asked for a salary advance

to show or tell something that was hidden

In scene

to show or tell something that was hidden

He gave me a useful tip about the exam

the pointed end of something

The tip of the pencil is broken

extra money given for service

He left a big tip

a large heap of waste or earth

The truck took the waste to the tip

to think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

to take something quickly with your hand

In scene

to take something quickly with your hand

She reached out to grab the bag

to surround or be on all sides of something

The walls grab the garden

to get or take something with a fast movement

She grabbed her keys and left

to understand or notice something

In scene

to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become aware of something

In scene

to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

a polite way to address a man

In scene

a polite way to address a man

Yes, sir

to stop being seen or found

In scene

to stop being seen or found

The sun disappeared behind the clouds

to get or receive something

In scene

to get or receive something

I am taking charge

to experience something, often something bad

He is taking a big risk

to move someone or something from one place to another

He is taking the box to the kitchen

to stop doing work or an activity for a period of time

We are taking a break

to make someone do something

In scene

to make someone do something

He is forcing me to go

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

to read something fast and not carefully

In scene

to read something fast and not carefully

I skimmed the article

to take small amounts of money secretly

In scene

to take small amounts of money secretly

The accountant skimmed money from the fund

milk with almost all fat removed

I prefer drinking skim milk

to take the fat off the top of milk

She skimmed the cream off the milk

to gather or collect over time

In scene

to gather or collect over time

Interest will accrue on the account

to slowly collect or grow over time

Interest will accrue on your account

to make something stop working

In scene

to make something stop working

Please shut it down

using digital technology instead of analog

In scene

using digital technology instead of analog

I have a digital watch

to form letters or words on a surface

In scene

to form letters or words on a surface

Her name is written on the note

to create words or text on a surface

This is a written document

to form letters or words on a surface

The rules are written here

expressed in writing, not spoken

This is a written contract

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

to lie in the sun to make your skin darker

In scene

to lie in the sun to make your skin darker

She loves tanning on the beach

making skin darker by exposure to sun or UV light

Tanning for too long can burn skin

having darker skin from sun exposure

She likes showing off her deep tanning

the process of making skin darker by sunlight or lamps

She is tanning on the beach

a description of events

In scene

a description of events

I read a long story

a floor or level of a building

The house has two stories

a particular situation or set of events

That is a different story

a member of the police force

In scene

a member of the police force

The cop stopped the car

to take or get something

I copped a new shirt at the store

a problem or difficulty

In scene

a problem or difficulty

He is having some trouble

to cause someone a small problem or extra work

Sorry to trouble you

a problem or difficulty

They had some trouble with the car

to cause worry or concern

I do not want to trouble you

to accept the truth of something

In scene

to accept the truth of something

You just have to face it

to accept a difficult truth

You have to face it eventually

to accept a difficult truth

Just face it and move on

nice or enjoyable

In scene

nice or enjoyable

We had a lovely day at the park

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

a person who is kind and pleasant

She is a lovely person

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

not worried or upset

In scene

not worried or upset

She remained unfazed by the bad news

happening right away

In scene

happening right away

Come here immediately

to say that you want something

In scene

to say that you want something

He is asking for a glass of water

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

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

to start to be something

In scene

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to get or receive something

In scene

to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

a written note from a doctor for medicine

In scene

a written note from a doctor for medicine

I need a prescription for this medicine

relating to money or finance

In scene

relating to money or finance

He is facing financial problems

connected to money or finance

He needs financial help

having to do with money or finance

He is having financial problems

relating to a particular person

In scene

relating to a particular person

This is a personal matter

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

His comments were too personal

connected with a specific person

I have a personal opinion

a cause or explanation for something

In scene

a cause or explanation for something

Give me one good reason

the ability to think and make sensible decisions

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to anticipate receiving or experiencing something, often something unpleasant

You are looking for trouble

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to search for something or someone that is missing

I am looking for my keys

to try to find or get something

I am looking for my keys

machines used for gambling with spinning reels

In scene

machines used for gambling with spinning reels

He lost all his money at the slots

a person's father or mother

In scene

a person's father or mother

I love my parents

a company that owns another company

The parent company owns several smaller businesses

to care for and bring up a child

They are parenting their children with love

a person's father or mother

My parent is very kind

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 appear to be true or likely

In scene

to appear to be true or likely

That sounds like a good idea

a strong box or chest for storing valuables

In scene

a strong box or chest for storing valuables

He kept his gold in a heavy coffer

a time when you travel or rest from work

In scene

a time when you travel or rest from work

I am on vacation now

an organized group of criminals

In scene

an organized group of criminals

The mob controls the illegal businesses in the city

a large group of people

In scene

a large group of people

The mob gathered in the street

a group of people involved in organized crime

He was involved with the mob

to cause something to go somewhere

In scene

to cause something to go somewhere

I sent an email

to cause something to go somewhere

I sent a letter to my friend

to cause something to go to a place

He sent a letter to me

to come into someone's mind

In scene

to come into someone's mind

It didn't occur to me

at a fast speed; without delay

In scene

at a fast speed; without delay

He ran quickly to the bus

for this reason

In scene

for this reason

I think, ergo I am

to go to be with someone

In scene

to go to be with someone

Join us for lunch

to become a part of a group or activity

I want to join the club

to connect or fasten together

Please join these two pieces of rope

to bring people together in marriage

The priest joined them in marriage

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

In scene

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

Follow the rules

to make an official decision as a judge or authority

The judge will rule on the case

to be the best or dominant

This song rules

to have official power over a country or group

The king rules the land

to have official power over a country or area

The king used to rule the country

a statement that tells you what you must or must not do

You must follow the school rules

the usual or normal state of things

Working late is the rule here

a general statement that describes how something is done

It is a fundamental rule of science

an official instruction about what you can or cannot do

New safety rules were introduced

an official decision made by a judge or authority

The judge made a strict rule

to want something to happen

In scene

to want something to happen

I am hoping for the best

expect/wish | to want something to happen

She is hoping to pass the exam

to risk money on a game or race

In scene

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get a prize or victory

In scene

to get a prize or victory

She hopes to win the game

to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get someone's love or affection

He hoped to win her heart

a very big win

The election was a big win for the party

a victory or award in a competition

That was an easy win for them

the usual or normal choice

This is the win choice

to get a victory or prize

You must win in life

to look good on someone

That jacket wins on you

content

They fight to win

to get first place or defeat others

Our team will win today

to get a prize or victory

I want to win the game

a small, short-tailed game bird

In scene

a small, short-tailed game bird

We saw a quail in the field

to continue doing something

In scene

to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

the place where something happens

In scene

the place where something happens

The police are investigating the crime scene

the place where a crime was committed and where investigators collect evidence

The police blocked off the crime scene

a boring, repeated pattern

In scene

a boring, repeated pattern

It is the same old routine

a written or spoken account of something

In scene

a written or spoken account of something

She gave a detailed report

to give information about something, usually in speech or writing

In scene

to give information about something, usually in speech or writing

She reported the news to her boss

to go to a place as instructed

Report to the manager immediately

a written account of information or findings

I wrote a report for school

the loud sound a dog makes

In scene

the loud sound a dog makes

I heard the dog's loud bark

the loud sound a dog makes

I heard a loud bark

to give an order in a loud, sharp way

The boss barked an order at him

the hard outer layer of a tree

The tree has thick bark

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

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

in a clear way

In scene

in a clear way

It is clearly visible

in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand

She spoke clearly during the meeting

to make someone feel frightened or nervous

In scene

to make someone feel frightened or nervous

Don't let them intimidate you

paying a lot of attention to details

In scene

paying a lot of attention to details

Please pay close attention to the details

at a short distance away

In scene

at a short distance away

My house is close to the park

not open

Please close the door

to surround and catch someone

The police close on the suspect

a person with low moral standards

In scene

a person with low moral standards

Stay away from that lowlife

a person with very low moral standards

Do not talk to that lowlife

a person of low moral character or social standing

Stay away from that lowlife

as a result of

In scene

as a result of

We stayed home because of the rain

due to something

The game was canceled because of the rain

as a result of

We stayed at home because of the rain

on account of

We stayed home because of the rain

an old man

In scene

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 father

My old man is home

an informal word for a man

The old man is sitting

a sudden increase in the severity of a medical condition

In scene

a sudden increase in the severity of a medical condition

Her eczema flared up last night

a sudden worsening of a condition

My asthma tends to flare up in the winter

a sudden occurrence or increase of something

The conflict flared up again

a sudden increase of something bad

The doctor checked the flare-up on his skin

attracting attention with bright colors or style

In scene

attracting attention with bright colors or style

He wears flashy clothes

of lower quality or more serious

In scene

of lower quality or more serious

This cake tastes worse than the last one

more unpleasant or of lower quality

The weather is getting worse

a message sent and received by computer

In scene

a message sent and received by computer

I sent an email to my boss

a message sent electronically over the internet

I sent an email to my boss

to send a message electronically over the internet

I will email you the report later

a hole in the ground where a dead person is buried

In scene

a hole in the ground where a dead person is buried

He visited his grandfather's grave

very bad or important

In scene

very bad or important

His condition is very grave

having a lot of money

In scene

having a lot of money

He is a wealthy man

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

not possible or not being considered anymore

In scene

not possible or not being considered anymore

The offer is off the table

no longer being discussed or possible

The project is off the table

no longer being considered

That option is off the table

easily annoyed or angry

In scene

easily annoyed or angry

The cantankerous man is hard to please

to be in a particular position or state

In scene

to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

a structure used to hold or display something

In scene

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

the study or record of past events

In scene

the study or record of past events

I love reading about history

a written account of past events

In scene

a written account of past events

We learn history at school

a shared past relationship or experience with someone

They have a long history together

the things that happened in the past

We learn history at school

to bring back a memory of something

In scene

to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

an event that happens without warning

In scene

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

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

to follow someone secretly

In scene

to follow someone secretly

The spy tried to lose his tail

the side of a coin opposite the head

Heads or tails

to move fast, especially in a hurry

He tailed it to the station

the back part of something

The dog wagged its tail

to spend time or effort on something

In scene

to spend time or effort on something

She put in a lot of work on this project

to move someone or something into a particular position or place

Please put in the new batteries

to formally give something for consideration

I put in an application for the job

to move something into a container or space

I put in the keys into the bag

to place something into position

They will put in a new heater

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

feeling or showing envy of someone else's advantages, possessions, etc.

In scene

feeling or showing envy of someone else's advantages, possessions, etc.

He is jealous of her new car

to give someone or something a job to do

In scene

to give someone or something a job to do

They tasked me with the project

a piece of work to be done

This is a difficult task

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

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