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Person Of Interest — Season 4 Episode 1

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

using radio signals instead of cables

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using radio signals instead of cables

I have a wireless mouse

a device that receives radio broadcasts

I listened to the news on the wireless

the act of sharing information or ideas

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the act of sharing information or ideas

Good communication is essential

the act of sharing information with others

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the act of sharing information with others

We use phones for communication

to take and hold someone so they cannot escape

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to take and hold someone so they cannot escape

The police caught the thief

to get hold of something that is moving

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to get hold of something that is moving

He caught the ball

to change into a state

I got caught in the rain

to be unable to escape

The thief was caught by the police

not officially connected to or controlled by a larger group or organization

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not officially connected to or controlled by a larger group or organization

He is an unaffiliated voter

a group of people living together

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a group of people living together

We live in a multicultural society

a group of people with shared interests

He is a member of a historical society

a group of people with a shared interest or goal

She is a member of a historical society

movements you make with your feet

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movements you make with your feet

She took five steps

to move your feet to walk or go somewhere

He steps forward to speak

a flat surface you put your foot on to move up or down

These wooden steps are steep

a set of flat surfaces for walking up or down

The steps are slippery

without doubt

In scene

without doubt

He will surely win

to take action to solve a problem

In scene

to take action to solve a problem

I can deal with this

a particular set of circumstances

In scene

a particular set of circumstances

It is a big deal

a large quantity of something

This task takes a great deal of time

to buy and sell illegal goods

He was arrested for dealing drugs

no longer used or useful

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no longer used or useful

CDs are now obsolete

having a strong desire to succeed

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having a strong desire to succeed

He is a very ambitious student

a sweet-smelling liquid you put on your body

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a sweet-smelling liquid you put on your body

She is wearing a nice perfume

a person or thing that could cause harm

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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

one of the main periods of the school year

This semester's classes are online

a period of study at a school or university

The school year has two semesters

any object or matter

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any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

I don't have anything

to think that something will happen

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to think that something will happen

I expect a call today

to be pregnant with a baby

She is expecting a baby

to be required or expected to do something

You are expected to come

content

I expect a reply soon

to seem or have the appearance of something

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to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

a unique set of numbers for an item

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a unique set of numbers for an item

Please check the serial number

to make or become different

In scene

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

an expression of excitement or surprise

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an expression of excitement or surprise

Boy, that is a big dog

a young male person

He is a little boy

to give someone a more important job or position

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to give someone a more important job or position

He was promoted to manager

to make something known or encourage support for it

They are promoting their new book

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

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to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

coming after all others; the only one left

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coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

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

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

a piece of work given to someone

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a piece of work given to someone

I finished my assignment

to take someone away illegally by force

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to take someone away illegally by force

The criminals tried to kidnap the businessman

to be quiet or to make less noise

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to be quiet or to make less noise

Please keep it down

to make less noise

Please keep it down

the state of being responsible for your actions

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the state of being responsible for your actions

We demand more accountability from our leaders

to try to find something

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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

having no work or obligations

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having no work or obligations

I am free this afternoon

able to do what you want without limits

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able to do what you want without limits

The bird is free

costing nothing, without charge

This water is free

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

They decided to free the bird from the cage

a person who is dead when they reach a hospital

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a person who is dead when they reach a hospital

The victim was DOA at the hospital

very silly or stupid

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very silly or stupid

Don't do such a silly-ass thing

to go to a place for a period of time

In scene

to go to a place for a period of time

I will visit my grandmother tomorrow

to cause harm or trouble to someone

The sickness visited the small town

to go and spend time with someone

I will visit my grandmother

to move to a new place

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to move to a new place

The company decided to relocate to London

content

The company will relocate to a new office

a place where events happen

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a place where events happen

The hotel is a great venue for weddings

a place where events or meetings happen

The hotel is the perfect venue for our wedding

to ask someone to pardon you

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to ask someone to pardon you

Please excuse my foolish error

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me may I pass

a reason given to explain or justify an action

He has a good excuse

a reason given to explain a mistake

Do not make an excuse for being late

a part of a surface or space

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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

to get rid of something

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to get rid of something

We must eliminate all errors

the time of life when a person is young

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the time of life when a person is young

He wrote a book about his youth

the time of life when a person is young

He spent his youth in Paris

a young person, especially a young man

The youth helped the old lady cross the street

in a short time

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in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

a serious attempt to do something difficult

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a serious attempt to do something difficult

It was a bold endeavor

to agree to join an activity or organization

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to agree to join an activity or organization

I want to sign up for the yoga class

to register for something

You need to sign up to join the class

to put your name on a list for something

I want to sign up for the course

the act of writing your name to join an activity or event

You need to complete the sign-up

a person who works for a secret organization

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a person who works for a secret organization

the operative went on a secret mission

the most important or relevant part of a statement

the operative word in the contract is free

a secret agent or spy

The secret operative completed the mission

a group of people who do illegal things together

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a group of people who do illegal things together

The police arrested the gang

a group of people who spend time together

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a group of people who spend time together

The whole gang is here

a feeling of sadness or disappointment

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a feeling of sadness or disappointment

It is a shame that the store is closed

to make someone feel bad about something they did

They shamed him for lying

a feeling of being bad or wrong about something you did

He felt a deep sense of shame

a strong drug that affects the mind and body

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a strong drug that affects the mind and body

Police seized the narcotics

strong drugs that affect the mind and body

The police seized the narcotics

a thought or plan in your mind

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a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

to use something that belongs to someone else and return it later

In scene

to use something that belongs to someone else and return it later

Can I borrow your pen?

a person who writes news articles or reports

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a person who writes news articles or reports

He is a famous journalist

a person who writes news stories

The journalist wrote a story about the city

illegal drugs, especially heroin

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illegal drugs, especially heroin

He bought some junk on the street

to get rid of something

She decided to junk her old clothes

things that are no longer wanted or useful

We need to clean out the junk from the garage

the male sexual organs

He covered his junk with a towel

a powerful illegal drug made from morphine

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a powerful illegal drug made from morphine

Heroin is a dangerous drug

a powerful addictive illegal drug

Heroin is a dangerous and illegal drug

the number 2

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the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

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the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

causing admiration or respect

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causing admiration or respect

The view from the top is impressive

causing admiration or wonder

Her performance was impressive

a set of programs stored on a hardware device

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a set of programs stored on a hardware device

You need to update the firmware

to move from lying to a sitting position

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to move from lying to a sitting position

She sat up suddenly

an exercise where you lift your upper body from a lying position

I do fifty sit ups every morning

to be in an upright seated position

He likes to sit up while reading

a small part of something

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a small part of something

Give me a bit of paper

a short performance or routine

He did a funny bit on stage

to use your teeth to cut or hurt something

The dog bit him

a short period of time

Wait a bit

not including

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not including

Aside from the weather it was a great trip

a short comment made while talking about something else

He made a quick aside during the speech

to or toward the side

Please step aside

to bring or come together in one place

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to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

words used to show you are grateful

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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

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

I will work till five

a machine used to keep money in a shop

The cashier opened the till

up to the time when

Wait till tomorrow

up to the time when

Wait till she arrives

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

to learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

to take something to pieces

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to take something to pieces

He had to dismantle the clock

a business where people keep and borrow money

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a business where people keep and borrow money

I have a bank account

to keep or store something for later use

You should bank your savings for later

the land along the side of a river

We sat on the river bank

to lean or tilt to one side

The plane banked to the left

after a long time or at last

In scene

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

not known by many people

In scene

not known by many people

He is an obscure poet

to make something difficult to see or understand

Clouds obscured the view

difficult to see or understand

The meaning of the sentence was obscure

to make something clear or understandable

In scene

to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain this

a statement that makes something clear

Please explain the rules to me

to make something clear or easy to understand

Can you explain this math problem to me

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

Can you explain this rule

a change that makes something right

In scene

a change that makes something right

I made a correction to the text

a change that makes something right

He made a correction to his homework

the act of causing a bomb or explosive to explode

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the act of causing a bomb or explosive to explode

The bomb squad performed a controlled detonation

to have an opinion or think something is true

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to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

to a certain limit or amount

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to a certain limit or amount

It can take up to ten days

to be engaged in an activity

In scene

to be engaged in an activity

What are you up to

the duty or choice of a person

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the duty or choice of a person

The choice is up to you

having the ability or strength to do something

I am not up to going out today

used to say the maximum amount

Up to five people can sit here

depending on someone to choose

It is up to you

to be busy or involved with something

What have you been up to lately

a person in a story, movie, or game

In scene

a person in a story, movie, or game

He is my favorite character

the set of qualities that make a person who they are

He has a strong character

a written mark or letter used in a writing system

This password requires eight characters

a particular person, especially one who is unusual or noteworthy

That old man is a real character

thin sheets used for writing or printing

In scene

thin sheets used for writing or printing

I need a piece of paper

to put a layer of material over a surface

They decided to paper the bedroom

a piece of writing for school or publication

She wrote a paper about history

the act of choosing between options

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the act of choosing between options

Making decisions is important for success

the act of making choices

Good decision making is a vital skill

the process of making choices

This is a difficult decision making process

the process of making choices

Effective decision-making is very important

in an exact manner

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in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

a place on the internet with information or services

In scene

a place on the internet with information or services

I found this information on a website

a set of pages on the internet about a particular topic or person

I visited the company website

a place on the internet with information

Visit our website for more information

to go again to a place or topic

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to go again to a place or topic

I went back to the office

return to

Let's get back to work

a very large sea mammal that breathes air

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a very large sea mammal that breathes air

A whale is a huge animal

to hit someone or something with great force

He whaled on the door

to hunt and kill whales for their products

They used to whale in the north

a very large sea animal that breathes air

The whale swam deep into the ocean

in a truthful and sincere way

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in a truthful and sincere way

Please answer honestly

despite that; nevertheless

In scene

despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

In scene

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

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