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Person Of Interest — Season 3 Episode 21

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

to achieve results or move forward

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to achieve results or move forward

You need to work hard to get anywhere

to make progress or move forward

I do not feel like I am getting anywhere with this project

of high quality or acceptable

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of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

in a real or honest way

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in a real or honest way

He is truly sorry for his mistake

in a genuine or honest way

In scene

in a genuine or honest way

I am truly sorry

extremely

He is truly kind

to test a product before its official release

In scene

to test a product before its official release

We will beta test the new app next week

not curved or bent; extending in one direction without turning

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not curved or bent; extending in one direction without turning

Draw a straight line

without changing direction or stopping

Go straight to your home

sexually attracted to people of the opposite gender

He is straight

direct and truthful

Give me a straight answer

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

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the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

a paid role of employment

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a paid role of employment

She is looking for a new position

the place where someone or something is

In scene

the place where someone or something is

Please position the camera carefully

a way of thinking about or approaching a topic

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a way of thinking about or approaching a topic

What is your position on this issue

a set of circumstances someone is in

They are in a difficult position

used to express anger or surprise

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used to express anger or surprise

What the hell is happening

to bring to an end

In scene

to bring to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

the end of an event or activity

She is near the finish of her project

the final appearance of a surface

The wood has a glossy finish

a person who likes someone or something very much

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a person who likes someone or something very much

He is a big fan of jazz

a machine with blades that move air

Turn on the fan

a person who does not like someone or something

He is a fan of no one here

to move quickly like a fan or to cause air movement

She fanned herself with a book

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

information that shows something is true

In scene

information that shows something is true

There is no evidence for this claim

possibly or maybe

In scene

possibly or maybe

Perhaps it will rain today

the edges of the mouth

In scene

the edges of the mouth

She has red lips

rude or disrespectful speech

Don't give me any lip

a person who cannot stop drinking alcohol

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a person who cannot stop drinking alcohol

He is an alcoholic

a beverage containing alcohol

Beer is an alcoholic drink

to give a poisonous substance to someone

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to give a poisonous substance to someone

He tried to poison the king

an informal word for an alcoholic drink that someone chooses to have

What is your poison tonight

a substance that can cause illness or death

The snake's poison is strong

a substance that can cause illness or death

The snake had a deadly poison

a person who works for a national police agency to investigate crimes

In scene

a person who works for a national police agency to investigate crimes

The special agent investigated the case

a police officer with a specific high-level job

The special agent is investigating the crime

a piece of a whole

In scene

a piece of a whole

The engine has many parts

a character in a play or film

He played a small part

to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

to move through something

In scene

to move through something

We ran through the park

to tell someone about something in detail

Let's run through the plan

to spend all of something quickly

He ran through all his savings

to examine or process something

Let us run through the details

to move through something

Cold water runs through the pipes

to move quickly through something

He ran through the crowd

to pass or be transmitted through something

A shiver ran through her body

to look at or discuss something quickly

Please run through the plan again

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

quick to learn or understand

In scene

quick to learn or understand

She is a clever student

quick to understand or think of things

He is a clever student

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 line or route along which something moves

In scene

a line or route along which something moves

The train is on the track

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 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 see or notice someone or something

In scene

to see or notice someone or something

I spotted him in the crowd

a particular area or point

In scene

a particular area or point

This is a nice spot for a picnic

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

to make a surprise attack on someone

In scene

to make a surprise attack on someone

The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy

a part of a gun that you pull to fire it

In scene

a part of a gun that you pull to fire it

He pulled the trigger

to make something happen

This can trigger an allergy

a part of a gun that you pull to fire it

He pulled the trigger

at a greater height or position

In scene

at a greater height or position

The price is higher now

more than usual

The price is higher now

at a more advanced level

She studies at a higher level

not high or great in amount, level, or rank

Costs are higher today

to stay very near to something

In scene

to stay very near to something

The road hugs the coastline

an act of putting arms around someone

Give me a hug

to put your arms around something and hold it close

He hugged his friend goodbye

very kind and giving

In scene

very kind and giving

She has a heart of gold

a very kind and generous character

She helps everyone because she has a heart of gold

the act of moving or doing something quickly

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the act of moving or doing something quickly

I am in a hurry

to move fast or do something quickly

In scene

to move fast or do something quickly

Please hurry up

to move or act with speed

Don't hurry the work

that is enough; no more

In scene

that is enough; no more

That is enough

in a short time

I have enough money

as much as needed

This is enough for me

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

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 risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

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 move people or things to a place for use

In scene

to move people or things to a place for use

The army deployed troops to the border

to look quickly and secretly

In scene

to look quickly and secretly

he took a peek inside the room

lifted up to a higher position

In scene

lifted up to a higher position

The house is on an elevated platform

to move behind someone and go where they go

In scene

to move behind someone and go where they go

The dog followed me home

to happen or appear after something else in order

Night follows day

to do what someone tells you to do

You should follow the instructions

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

Follow the latest news

words used to show you are grateful

In scene

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

a large car with four-wheel drive

In scene

a large car with four-wheel drive

She bought a new SUV

the process of producing electricity using a magnetic field

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the process of producing electricity using a magnetic field

Electromagnetic induction is used in generators

the act of bringing someone into a group or position

He attended the induction ceremony

a person who works for an employer

In scene

a person who works for an employer

He is a new employee

to take off something, especially clothing

In scene

to take off something, especially clothing

Please take off your shoes

to start to be successful or widely used

The new software really took off this year

to start to be successful or popular

Her career really started to take off

to start to move or leave quickly

The plane will take off soon

to make someone stop thinking about something

This hobby helps take off the stress from your mind

to have a period of time away from work

I will take off next week

to stop doing work for a period of time

I want to take off next Friday

to start moving suddenly and fast

He took off as soon as the bell rang

to go away quickly

He took off suddenly

to rise into the air from the ground

The plane will take off now

to have a period of time away from work

I will take off next week

to begin a journey or activity

The plane will take off soon

a place where a particular service or activity is based

In scene

a place where a particular service or activity is based

I will meet you at the station

to put someone in a particular place for a task

The army stationed soldiers at the border

the level of the baby's head in the birth canal

The baby is at station zero

a large farm where sheep or cattle are raised, especially in Australia or New Zealand

They work on a cattle station

to take someone away by force

In scene

to take someone away by force

The criminals tried to abduct the child

to take a picture or video of something

In scene

to take a picture or video of something

He captured the sunset

to take something by force or skill

The police captured the thief

to take someone or something by force

The police were able to capture the suspect

to make someone like you very much

Her smile captured his heart

to stay in the same place

In scene

to stay in the same place

Please stay put

to not move from where you are

Please stay put until I come back

a hot drink made from leaves

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a hot drink made from leaves

I drink tea every morning

a hot drink made by pouring boiling water on dried leaves

I drink tea every morning

to help someone out of danger or trouble

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to help someone out of danger or trouble

The lifeguard rescued the swimmer

the act of saving someone from danger

The rescue was successful

to make certain of something

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to make certain of something

She assured me that the task was done

to tell someone something is true to make them feel sure

In scene

to tell someone something is true to make them feel sure

I assure you that everything will be fine

more unpleasant or of lower quality

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more unpleasant or of lower quality

The weather is getting worse

of lower quality or more serious

In scene

of lower quality or more serious

This cake tastes worse than the last one

a group with similar qualities

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a group with similar qualities

This is some kind of plant

friendly and generous

In scene

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

in a way that avoids harm or risk

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in a way that avoids harm or risk

He arrived home safely

something that keeps another thing safe

In scene

something that keeps another thing safe

He is the protector of the family

to have a particular meaning or message

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to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

communicating with someone

In scene

communicating with someone

Let's stay in touch

to have contact or communicate with someone

I will get in touch with you soon

having contact with someone

We are still in touch after all these years

having contact with someone

We stay in touch

the use of violence to achieve political goals

In scene

the use of violence to achieve political goals

Terrorism is a major global problem

a person or thing that could cause harm

In scene

a person or thing that could cause harm

The storm is a threat to the city

a statement that you will hurt someone if they do not do what you want

He made a threat against his rival

to escape quickly from someone or something

In scene

to escape quickly from someone or something

The cat ran away from the dog

to leave a place quickly to avoid danger

The boy ran away from the danger

likely to cause harm

In scene

likely to cause harm

This road is dangerous

likely to cause harm or injury

It is dangerous to play with fire

not well organized or controlled

In scene

not well organized or controlled

His thoughts are all over the place

in every part of a place

My papers are all over the place

vanishing after a period of time

In scene

vanishing after a period of time

This message is self-deleting

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

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 act with others for a shared goal

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to act with others for a shared goal

We need to cooperate to finish the project

happening right away

In scene

happening right away

Come here immediately

used to say yes or to agree strongly

In scene

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

not hard to do or understand

In scene

not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

the act of asking many questions

In scene

the act of asking many questions

The police started the interrogation

to be willing or wish to do something

In scene

to be willing or wish to do something

Would you care to join us

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

a part of a surface or space

In scene

a part of a surface or space

This is a quiet area

a part of a place

This is a play area for children

a subject or part of a situation

He is an expert in this area

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

In scene

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

He has a brilliant mind

to be upset or annoyed by something

I don't mind the cold

to have a plan or intention to do something

I mind to help him

to be responsible for something

Please mind your step on the stairs

to make someone very thirsty

In scene

to make someone very thirsty

The heat parched us

to start doing something

In scene

to start doing something

Let's begin the lesson

a written or spoken account of facts or events

In scene

a written or spoken account of facts or events

The police have a record of the accident

the best or highest level ever done

He broke the world record

a flat disc that stores music or sound

I listen to music on an old record

to store sound, video, or information for later use

Please record the meeting

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

In scene

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

She wants to ride her new bike

a machine or structure at a fair or amusement park that people ride for fun

The roller coaster is a fun ride

a journey in a vehicle

The ride to the airport was long

to criticize or complain to someone repeatedly

Stop riding me about my mistakes

to feel thankful for something

In scene

to feel thankful for something

I appreciate your help

to not like or be annoyed by something

I would appreciate it if you stopped bothering me

to recognize the worth of something

I appreciate your help

to understand the full meaning or importance of something

I appreciate the effort you put into this

strongly attached to something

In scene

strongly attached to something

He is married to his work

having a husband or wife

They have been married for ten years

having a husband or wife

They are a married couple

having a husband or wife

Are you married?

concerning or relating to

In scene

concerning or relating to

She had a bout of flu

relating to or about something

He suffered a bout of sneezing

a period of a particular condition or feeling

He won the boxing bout

a boxing match

It was a tough wrestling bout

to continue to be in a place

In scene

to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

a child who is two years old

In scene

a child who is two years old

The toddler is very active

two years in age

He is a two year old boy

a person who is two years old

The two year old is playing

a child who is two years old

This two year old is cute

that is two years in age

My sister has a two-year-old daughter

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