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Person Of Interest — Season 4 Episode 6

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to hand something to someone

In scene

to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

In scene

used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

What the hell are you doing

used to express surprise, frustration, or indifference

What the hell is that

used to express surprise or anger

What the hell you broke it

an expression of surprise or amazement

In scene

an expression of surprise or amazement

Whoa, look at that!

coming before all others in time or order

In scene

coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

moving from inside to outside a place

In scene

moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

In scene

to make someone or something unable to leave or be changed

The lock is broken

a device used to keep a door, box, etc. closed or secure

I lost the key to my lock

a small amount of hair

She cut a lock of hair

a person who kills someone

In scene

a person who kills someone

The police are looking for the killers

people who kill others

The police are looking for the killers

an official document that proves who you are

In scene

an official document that proves who you are

Please show your identification

the act of recognizing who or what someone or something is

The identification of the suspect was difficult

meat from a young cow

In scene

meat from a young cow

I don't like veal

saying what will happen in the future

In scene

saying what will happen in the future

The software has predictive features

to be reasonable or understandable

In scene

to be reasonable or understandable

This does not make sense

to be logical or understandable

What you are saying makes sense

to be logical or easy to understand

Your explanation makes sense

to keep existing or functioning

In scene

to keep existing or functioning

The story will live on

a live or recorded video or audio sent over the internet

The event is live on the internet

to use a specific food or amount of money to stay alive

They live on bread and water

to have your home in a particular place

Students live on campus

to get involved in a situation where you are not wanted

In scene

to get involved in a situation where you are not wanted

Please do not interfere in my work

to get involved in a situation where you are not wanted

In scene

to get involved in a situation where you are not wanted

Stop interfering in things that don't concern you

to become involved in a situation where you are not wanted

I don't want to interfere in your private life

getting involved in other people's business in an annoying way

Please do not interfere in my private affairs

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

used to explain something

In scene

used to explain something

You see I forgot to call you

to become aware of something with your eyes

Can you see that bird

used to emphasize a statement

In scene

used to emphasize a statement

It is very cold indeed

to physically attack someone

In scene

to physically attack someone

He tried to assault the guard

bullets or shells fired from a gun

In scene

bullets or shells fired from a gun

The soldier loaded the gun with five rounds

small circular pieces of food

He cut the carrot into rounds

a section or stage of an event or activity

The first rounds are over

a series of visits to different places or people

The doctor does his morning rounds

having a duty or being answerable for something

In scene

having a duty or being answerable for something

He is responsible for the project

to make something go away

In scene

to make something go away

I want to get rid of this old chair

in the interest of someone

In scene

in the interest of someone

I am writing on behalf of my company

in the interest of someone

I am speaking on behalf of my team

in the interest of someone

I accepted the award on behalf of my team

something that makes someone angry or upset

In scene

something that makes someone angry or upset

No offense intended

the act of attacking someone or something

The army prepared a strong offense

to be appropriate or effective for someone or something

This small amount will offense for the ticket

an illegal act

It was a serious offense

to use time doing something

In scene

to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

intense fear

In scene

intense fear

He screamed in terror

someone who causes fear or trouble

That little boy is a total terror at school

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

individually

In scene

individually

Personally I think it is a good idea

done by yourself rather than by someone else

She signed the document personally

to report your arrival at a place, such as a hotel or airport

In scene

to report your arrival at a place, such as a hotel or airport

We need to check in at the airport

to contact someone to share information or see how they are

I called to check in on you

a short meeting to share updates

We had a quick check in this morning

to report your arrival at a place

We will check in at the hotel

a short meeting or visit to see someone

I checked in on my sick friend today

to keep someone or something from harm

In scene

to keep someone or something from harm

We must protect the environment

to keep someone or something from being harmed

The mother protected her child from the rain

to keep something safe

We must protect the environment

to do or carry out an activity

In scene

to do or carry out an activity

They conduct a survey

the way a person acts

His conduct was professional

to allow electricity or heat to pass through

Metal wires conduct electricity

to organize or direct an activity

The scientist will conduct the experiment

a place where people go for a service or activity

In scene

a place where people go for a service or activity

This establishment is open 24 hours

a group or institution that holds power or influence

He is a member of the establishment

normal or usual

In scene

normal or usual

He is an ordinary person

not special or different

It was an ordinary day

very unusual or special

That performance was ordinary

normal or common

It was an ordinary day

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

In scene

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

the sound you make when speaking or singing

In scene

the sound you make when speaking or singing

He has a deep voice

to say what you think or feel

She voiced her concerns

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

In scene

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

Luck can change quickly

good things that happen by chance

In scene

good things that happen by chance

I had some good luck

to get something as a result of good luck

He lucked into this amazing job

to have a part of the body push through a surrounding tissue or structure

In scene

to have a part of the body push through a surrounding tissue or structure

The disc in his spine started to herniate

to push out of a normal position

The spinal disc herniated

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 thought or plan in your mind

In scene

a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

very foolish or unreasonable

In scene

very foolish or unreasonable

That is an insane idea

to feel very sad or without hope

In scene

to feel very sad or without hope

This news depresses me

to make someone feel very sad or without hope

The news depressed him

to press something down

Depress the button to start the machine

to show something that was hidden

In scene

to show something that was hidden

She revealed the secret

as it seems or appears

In scene

as it seems or appears

Apparently, he forgot the meeting

strong structures built over water, roads, or valleys to allow people or vehicles to cross

In scene

strong structures built over water, roads, or valleys to allow people or vehicles to cross

Many bridges cross the river

a path built over a river or road

There are many old bridges in this city

someone who has been hurt or treated badly

In scene

someone who has been hurt or treated badly

He was a victim of the accident

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

coins or paper notes used to buy things

In scene

coins or paper notes used to buy things

I have some money

to send a written message by phone

In scene

to send a written message by phone

Please text me later

a piece of writing

In scene

a piece of writing

Please read this text carefully

a written message sent on a phone

I sent him a text

to do a job or activity

In scene

to do a job or activity

I am working now

operating or able to operate

The system is working well

able to be used effectively in real situations

We need a working solution

to support someone or something

In scene

to support someone or something

I will back you up

to make an extra copy of computer files to prevent loss

You should back up your files

to move in a direction that is behind you

You need to back up the car

to start again after a pause or stop

Let us back up and talk about it

to cause a line of vehicles to stop moving

The accident backed up traffic for miles

to make something work again after a problem

Please back up the system after the error

to return something to its original place

You should back up the files to their folder

to move backwards or return to a previous point

You need to back up the car slowly

a group of people who have the power to make decisions or enforce rules

In scene

a group of people who have the power to make decisions or enforce rules

The ship must report to the port authority

more unpleasant or of lower quality

In scene

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

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

free from obstacles or problems

In scene

free from obstacles or problems

The road ahead is clear

to decide that someone is not guilty of a crime

The evidence helped to clear him of the crime

easy to see, hear, or understand

The answer is clear

allowing light to pass through so objects behind can be seen clearly

The water in the lake is clear

to cause trouble or worry

In scene

to cause trouble or worry

Please don't bother me

to make an effort to do something

Don't bother to call him

a problem or difficulty

It is a lot of bother to move these boxes

a person you like and spend time with

In scene

a person you like and spend time with

He is my friend

a group of people related by blood or marriage

They are my friends

people who support a group or cause

The museum has many friends who donate money

people you know and like

I have many friends

a group of connected things

In scene

a group of connected things

The city has a good road network

a group of TV or radio stations that share programs

This is a national television network

to link computers or people together

I need to network with other professionals

difficult or hard to accept

In scene

difficult or hard to accept

He felt bitter about the result

a type of alcoholic drink made from malted barley

He drank a pint of bitter

extremely cold and unpleasant

The wind was bitter yesterday

having a sharp, unpleasant flavor

This coffee is too bitter

a small computer that can be carried around

In scene

a small computer that can be carried around

I work on my laptop

a small computer you can carry with you

I use my laptop for work

to request information

In scene

to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

to attach something firmly so it does not move

In scene

to attach something firmly so it does not move

Please secure the rope to the post

feeling safe and sure of yourself

She feels secure in her job

to get or achieve something

They managed to secure a loan

protected from danger or harm

This is a secure location

to make something safe from harm

The lock helps to secure the house

to take control of something to keep it safe

They managed to secure the area

connected to the evolution of the nervous system and brain

In scene

connected to the evolution of the nervous system and brain

This research examines neuro-evolutionary changes

the final part of something

In scene

the final part of something

The story has a happy conclusion

a decision or opinion you reach after thinking about something

We reached a logical conclusion

a final decision or judgment

They reached a logical conclusion

a very young child

In scene

a very young child

The baby is sleeping

someone who acts immaturely

Don't be such a baby

a friendly or affectionate name for someone

I love you baby

a very young animal

Look at that baby goat

to say that you accept or agree with something

In scene

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

the activity of exchanging goods or money

In scene

the activity of exchanging goods or money

International trade is important for the economy

to give something and receive something else

I want to trade my red pen for your blue one

a slang term for working-class or tough men, especially as sexual partners

He is just trade to him

a job or type of work that requires special skills

He learned a trade from his father

the state of living forever

In scene

the state of living forever

He dreamed of achieving immortality

to have an opinion or attitude

In scene

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to succeed in doing something, especially after effort

In scene

to succeed in doing something, especially after effort

She worked hard to achieve her goals

to succeed in doing something after effort

You can achieve anything with hard work

to reach a goal or get a good result

You can achieve your goals with hard work

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

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

to say that something is necessary

In scene

to say that something is necessary

This job requires experience

to demand or necessitate

This job requires a lot of patience

to need something to happen

This job requires a lot of experience

to be unable to remember something

In scene

to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to push yourself off a surface

In scene

to push yourself off a surface

He jumped off the wall

to push yourself off something

He jumped off the wall

to leave a place suddenly

I have to jump off now

to think something is true without proof

In scene

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

an official paper for traveling to other countries

In scene

an official paper for traveling to other countries

I need my passport for the trip

a person who commits a crime or harmful act

In scene

a person who commits a crime or harmful act

The police are searching for the perpetrator

a person who commits a crime or harmful act

He is the perpetrator of this cruel act

in the process of going to a place

In scene

in the process of going to a place

He is on his way home

the act of moving or doing something quickly

In scene

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

an action that is against the law

In scene

an action that is against the law

Stealing is a crime

the act of betraying your country

He was punished for the crime of betraying his country

an act that is against the law

Stealing is a serious crime

to act as if something is true when it is not

In scene

to act as if something is true when it is not

He pretended to be asleep

to behave as if something is true when it is not

The children like to pretend they are pirates

something that influences a result

The child likes to pretend he is a superhero

to act as if something is true

The kids pretend to be superheroes

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