Person of Interest S1E22: English vocabulary

locked with a key

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

the act of sealing a hole or gap

used in the phrase double-decker: something with two levels or decks

using these words or actions to make something official

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

used to say that something is true in a strict or exact sense

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

the act of moving something on wheels

careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

to give someone the responsibility for something or for taking care of something

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

imagined rather than real

a detailed set of requirements or technical details for something to be made or done

a man who is engaged to be married

used to say that something is not believable

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

to expect something or think it will happen

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a series of short, sharp sounds

kept secret or done in a hidden way

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

used to give a reason or explanation

to get free of something unwanted

a group of wild boars

relating to stars

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a cheap place where travelers can stay, often with shared rooms and bathrooms

used to say you have won or beaten someone

the wires and equipment that supply electricity to a building, vehicle, or machine

the act of putting things into bags or packages

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

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

the harmful or excessive use of illegal drugs

to give an old item to a store as part of the payment for a new one

to connect to a computer system or network

a substance in coffee, tea, and some other plants that makes you feel more awake

a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

continuously, all day and all night

in control of a vehicle while driving it

an official check of a company's accounts or finances

deserving praise, help, or respect

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

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

having many bends or turns

a quick, informal check or inspection

to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

to find a way to deal with a problem or obstacle

a small bird that eats seeds and often sings

showing no pity or mercy

a common medicine used to reduce pain, fever, and swelling

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

done in a quiet, secret way

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

to tell someone that you are happy about their success or good luck

someone's main paid job, especially one they do to support themselves

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

to strike or bite with the beak

to some extent; fairly

preserved or sold in bottles

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

used for a vehicle, flight, or trip that is hired for a special purpose

an organized crime group

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

the removal of things that are blocking a space or getting in the way

clear and obvious

a casual way to say goodbye

to make something newer, better, or more advanced

a mark left by a foot on a surface