Person of Interest S1E11: English vocabulary

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

a line of police, soldiers, or guards that blocks access to an area

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

to cause a sudden shock or surprise

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

an angry or dismissive way of telling someone to go away or stop bothering you

locked with a key

a hidden place where someone leaves something for another person to pick up secretly

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

to stop someone from doing or achieving something

a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again

the act of sealing a hole or gap

to talk in a casual, lively way

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

past tense and past participle of shoot

to stop supporting or continuing something

a person who talks too much

a luxury apartment on the top floor of a building

to take things out of a bag, box, or other container

a device for controlling the flow of water from a pipe

a breed of cat with a short coat and spotted or marbled markings

cause something to improve a lot

to make a list, report, or book by gathering information from different sources

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the triangular upper part of a wall under a sloping roof

a person whose job is cleaning and taking care of a building

to make a deal, price, or plan definite and final

a hard part inside the body of a person or animal

a person who is good at talking to and working with other people

used to say that something must be accepted as it is or not accepted at all

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

a chemical element used as fuel in nuclear power and weapons

used to describe someone who is used to something

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

able to act or make decisions without being controlled by others

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way

relating to the care and treatment of animals

a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

very clear, detailed, and easy to imagine or remember

a system that protects a building or area from intruders and may sound an alarm

in a frank and direct way

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to notice or understand something, especially by using your senses

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a part that a plug, bulb, or other object fits into to make a connection

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

to say words slowly and clearly so someone can write them down

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

to break or end a connection between things

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to speak or act more quickly

to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others