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Person Of Interest — Season 3 Episode 11

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to move to a place

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to move to a place

They took to the mountains for the weekend

to form an opinion or conclusion about someone or something

I took him to be an expert

to begin to do something regularly

He took to jogging every morning

to need a particular amount of time, effort, or resources to do something

This project takes to much time

to intend or plan to do something

In scene

to intend or plan to do something

We look to finish the work today

to think about something carefully

You should look to the risks

to depend on or expect help, support, or advice from someone or something

They look to their parents for guidance

to try to find or get something

We look to you for advice

to recognize or name something

In scene

to recognize or name something

Can you identify the man in the photo

to know who or what someone/something is

In scene

to know who or what someone/something is

The police identified the suspect

to know who or what something is

I can identify the bird by its sound

to feel a connection with someone or something

I identify with the main character in this book

ancient Jewish and Christian writings not included in the Bible

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ancient Jewish and Christian writings not included in the Bible

The pseudepigrapha are historical religious texts outside the Bible

careful attention to notice danger

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careful attention to notice danger

Constant vigilance is needed

a stupid or silly person

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a stupid or silly person

He is such a pinhead

words used when leaving someone

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words used when leaving someone

Good bye, see you tomorrow

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Please say good bye to your friend

to make or become different

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to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

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

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

You forgot your change

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

something that eases pain or a problem without fixing it completely

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something that eases pain or a problem without fixing it completely

This treatment acts as a palliative for his illness

secret information collected about another country

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secret information collected about another country

They gathered intelligence about the enemy

the ability to learn and understand

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the ability to learn and understand

She has high intelligence

the ability to learn, understand, and think

She has great intelligence

to beat someone very easily in a game or competition

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to beat someone very easily in a game or competition

We destroyed the other team in the game

to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

In scene

to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

The storm destroyed the village

to break something so it cannot be used again

The storm destroyed the old house

to end the life of a living thing

They had to destroy the sick dog

angry or threatening behavior

In scene

angry or threatening behavior

The dog showed signs of aggression

a building where raw materials are processed

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a building where raw materials are processed

The city has a large oil refinery

a place where raw materials are processed into useful products

The oil refinery is nearby

a factory where raw materials are turned into useful products

The sugar refinery is large

happening or existing before now

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happening or existing before now

He is a former president

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

In scene

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

In scene

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

to stop moving and stay in one place

In scene

to stop moving and stay in one place

The dust began to settle

to start living in a new place

They decided to settle in London

to give money to pay what you owe

We need to settle the bill today

to find a solution

They settled the argument

the place where someone lives or works

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the place where someone lives or works

What is your home address

to think about and begin to solve a problem or question

We need to address the issue

to speak to or send something to someone

He addressed the crowd

a formal talk given to an audience

The president gave an address

the state of looking or being like something else

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the state of looking or being like something else

There is a strong resemblance between them

practical knowledge or ability

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practical knowledge or ability

He has the know-how to fix the car

to move to a new place

In scene

to move to a new place

The company decided to relocate to London

content

The company will relocate to a new office

used to show something is surprising or extreme

In scene

used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

a person who works with another in a business or activity

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a person who works with another in a business or activity

He is my business partner

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

In scene

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

She lives with her partner

a person you do something with

She is my business partner

a person you work or play with

I have a new dance partner

something that you do not tell other people

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something that you do not tell other people

I have a secret to tell you

not known by others

In scene

not known by others

I have a secret plan

a careful examination of something

In scene

a careful examination of something

The analysis of the data is complete

a person who works in an administrative system, especially in government

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a person who works in an administrative system, especially in government

He is a government bureaucrat

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

In scene

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

In scene

one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

to speak or call out very loudly

In scene

to speak or call out very loudly

Don't shout at me

recognized or well known

In scene

recognized or well known

This melody sounds known

recognized by many people

He is a known singer

to be aware of something

This is a known fact

known by many people

He is a known author

to keep someone in a place and prevent them from leaving

In scene

to keep someone in a place and prevent them from leaving

They locked the dog in the garage

to make a firm decision or agreement

Let's lock in this price now

a social event where people stay inside a place for a period of time

The bar hosted a lock in for regulars

to make something fixed or unable to move

You must lock in the heavy metal frame

something that is formed or created

In scene

something that is formed or created

The rock formation is beautiful

the way people or things are placed together

The team practiced their new formation

the act of making or creating something

The formation of clouds is a natural process

to put things in a neat order

In scene

to put things in a neat order

Please arrange the chairs

to make preparations for something to happen

In scene

to make preparations for something to happen

I need to arrange a meeting

to plan or prepare something

I will arrange a meeting for tomorrow

to make something stop working

In scene

to make something stop working

Please shut it down

a thing made to be like another

In scene

a thing made to be like another

I made a copy of the document

to receive and understand a radio message

Copy that, loud and clear

to do something the same way as someone else

She tries to copy her sister

written material for printing or publishing

Please proofread the advertising copy

consisting of two parts

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consisting of two parts

We have a double bed

a hit that allows the batter to reach second base

The player hit a double

to make twice as many or as much

I want to double my income

a person who replaces another for a specific purpose

He used a double for the stunt

to become calm and less tense

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to become calm and less tense

I need to relax after a long day

to make a rule or requirement less strict

The school decided to relax the rules

to make someone feel calm and less tense

Music helps me relax

to become calm or less active

I want to relax on the weekend

one more; a different one

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one more; a different one

I want another cup of coffee

a person who lacks good sense

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a person who lacks good sense

Don't be such a fool

to deceive someone

Don't try to fool me

a person who lacks good judgment

He is a complete fool

to deceive someone

You can't fool me

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

made by humans, not natural

In scene

made by humans, not natural

This flower is artificial

to discover the facts about something

In scene

to discover the facts about something

Doctors are trying to determine the cause of the illness

to make a choice or decision about something

They determined the date of the wedding

to find out or establish something exactly

The police will determine the truth

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

by your own choice, without being asked or forced

In scene

by your own choice, without being asked or forced

You may act according to your own choice

as said or reported by someone or something

According to the report it will be sunny

in a way that matches, corresponds to, or follows something else

The work was done according to the plan

in relation to

This is according to the recent changes

as stated by or based on something

According to the news it will rain tomorrow

to become aware of something

In scene

to become aware of something

He finally realized the truth

to understand or notice something

I realized my mistake

to become actual or happen

She realized her dream

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

a group with similar features

In scene

a group with similar features

What sort of food is this

to separate or order things into groups

Please sort these books

to deal with a problem or situation successfully

I will sort this problem out soon

to keep something safe from harm

In scene

to keep something safe from harm

We are saving the forest

money kept for future use

She put her saving into the bank

to make something smaller or use less of it

This habit helps in saving energy

to separate something into its parts

In scene

to separate something into its parts

He took apart the clock

to pull something into pieces

The dog took apart the old shoe

not affected by alcohol

In scene

not affected by alcohol

He is completely sober

not in danger

In scene

not in danger

This route is safer than the other one

more able to be trusted to do a job well

This method is safer for solving the problem

less likely to be harmed or in danger

It is safer to wait inside

protected from danger

This neighborhood is safer

to a small degree

In scene

to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

In scene

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

a period of time marked by particular events or characteristics

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a period of time marked by particular events or characteristics

We live in the digital age

the number of years someone has lived

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the number of years someone has lived

Age is just a number

to become older

Everyone ages

becoming older

People age as time passes

one of two equal parts of something

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one of two equal parts of something

The team played both halves well

to some extent but not completely

In scene

to some extent but not completely

He was half asleep

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

I am going out with my better half

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

In scene

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

This project takes six months

the study and treatment of cancer

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the study and treatment of cancer

He works in the oncology department

the branch of medicine that deals with cancer

He is specializing in oncology

to be in a particular position or state

In scene

to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

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

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

to make something work again

In scene

to make something work again

Can you fix it?

to make arrangements for something

I will fix the meeting time

to make something work again

I will fix it tomorrow

used to say you cannot do something at all

In scene

used to say you cannot do something at all

I cannot for the life of me remember where I put my keys

used to emphasize that you cannot do something no matter how hard you try

I cannot remember his name for the life of me

used to say what is the right thing to do

In scene

used to say what is the right thing to do

You ought to apologize

used to say that something is the right, sensible, or desirable thing to do

You ought to study for the exam

used to say that something is likely to happen based on evidence or logic

The train ought to arrive soon

having no purpose or use

In scene

having no purpose or use

This conversation is pointless

the time that has already happened

In scene

the time that has already happened

We should learn from the past

a time that is after the exact hour

In scene

a time that is after the exact hour

It is ten past five

to someone so they can consider or approve it

Please pass this document to the manager

a type of baked pastry or savory dish

He bought a fresh past

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

to require something because it is necessary

In scene

to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

for what reason

In scene

for what reason

How come you are late

for what reason

How come you are late?

to intend to do something

In scene

to intend to do something

I plan on going to the party

to have an intention to do something or to expect that something will happen

I plan on studying tonight

to depend on someone to do something

I plan on my friend to be there

in a real or honest way

In scene

in a real or honest way

He is truly sorry for his mistake

in a genuine or honest way

I am truly sorry

extremely

He is truly kind

used to ask for information

In scene

used to ask for information

What is your name

in an exact manner

In scene

in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

a strong alcoholic drink made from grain

In scene

a strong alcoholic drink made from grain

He drinks whiskey

a strong alcoholic drink made from grain

He ordered a glass of whiskey

a famous live music club in Los Angeles

Many famous bands played at the Whiskey

to know and remember something or someone that you have seen before

In scene

to know and remember something or someone that you have seen before

I didn't recognize him at first

to accept that something is true or important

They finally recognized the need for change

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

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

In scene

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

Do you know I have a great idea

a title used before a married woman's name

In scene

a title used before a married woman's name

Mrs. Smith is my teacher

to think something is true without proof

In scene

to think something is true without proof

I assume you are tired

to begin to have a role or responsibility

He assumed the role of manager

well-known or recognized from before

In scene

well-known or recognized from before

Your face looks familiar

to become aware of or used to something

This melody sounds familiar to me

coming immediately before the present

In scene

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

In scene

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid I cannot help you

feeling fear

In scene

feeling fear

She is afraid of spiders

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid that we are late

done as part of a careful plan

In scene

done as part of a careful plan

They made a strategic decision

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

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