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The Mentalist — Season 1 Episode 5

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to take place and affect someone

In scene

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

an informal discussion between people

In scene

an informal discussion between people

We had a long conversation

in an exact manner

In scene

in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

to have knowledge of something

In scene

to have knowledge of something

He knew the truth

understand | to have knowledge of something

I knew the answer

to leave or begin a trip

In scene

to leave or begin a trip

It is time to hit the road

to start a journey or depart

We should hit the road early in the morning

for all time

In scene

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at any time; in all your life

In scene

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

at no time

I will not ever go back

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

to urge someone to do something

In scene

to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

after a long time or delay

In scene

after a long time or delay

We eventually arrived home

after a long time or at the end

He eventually found his keys

after a long time or delay

He eventually arrived home

to say something to get information

In scene

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

to begin a journey or task

In scene

to begin a journey or task

They set out on their trip at dawn

to be determined to do something

She set out to become a doctor

to give information about something, usually in speech or writing

The report sets out the facts

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

of the lowest quality or most severe

In scene

of the lowest quality or most severe

This is the worst restaurant in town

of the lowest quality or most severe

It was the worst day of his life

the most unpleasant or of the lowest quality

This is the worst movie I have ever seen

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

In scene

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

to be unable to remember something

In scene

to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

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 fail to remember something

I always forget his name

very strong, cool, or impressive

In scene

very strong, cool, or impressive

That motorcycle looks badass

a strong and confident person

He is a badass

pleasing to the eye or mind

In scene

pleasing to the eye or mind

She has a beautiful voice

very pleasing to look at

In scene

very pleasing to look at

She is a beautiful woman

a story about solving a crime, especially a murder

In scene

a story about solving a crime, especially a murder

I like watching a classic whodunit movie

a person who is engaged to be married

In scene

a person who is engaged to be married

He is my fiancé

a person you are engaged to marry

I am waiting for my future spouse

a man that someone is engaged to marry

Her fiancé is a pilot

a person you are engaged to marry

She is introducing her fiancé

a man who is engaged to be married

My fiancé is coming to dinner

a man who is engaged to be married

He is my fiancé

to move downward

In scene

to move downward

Be careful not to drop the plate

to get smaller in size or amount

Put one drop of oil in the pan

to leave something at a specific place

I will drop you off at school

to stop doing or talking about something

Please drop the subject now

to form an idea about something without being sure

In scene

to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

close to or beside something

In scene

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

the most important or best product, store, or service of a company

In scene

the most important or best product, store, or service of a company

This phone is their flagship model

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

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

In scene

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

to provide with weapons or tools

In scene

to provide with weapons or tools

The soldiers were armed

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

My arm hurts

a part of a large organization that handles a specific area of work

This is the research arm of the company

a gun or other weapon used in fighting

He had to drop his arm

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yep, I can help you

a word used to say yes

Yep I will be there

used to say yes or agree

Yep that sounds right

to catch or hold someone so they cannot escape

In scene

to catch or hold someone so they cannot escape

The hunters trapped the wolf

a dangerous or unpleasant situation that tricks someone into doing something they do not want to do

This contract is a trap

a piece of equipment used to catch animals or people

He set a trap for the mouse

the opening in the face used for speaking and eating

Keep your trap shut

to make someone or something less strong

In scene

to make someone or something less strong

He tried to undermine my efforts

to learn or discover something

In scene

to learn or discover something

I will find out the answer

to discover that someone has done something wrong or dishonest

I hope he does not find out

to discover or get facts about something

I want to find out the truth

to do physical activity to stay healthy or fit

In scene

to do physical activity to stay healthy or fit

I do exercise every morning

a task done to practice or improve a skill

I have to do this math exercise

an activity done to learn or improve a skill

This is a grammar exercise

to use a power, right, or quality

You can exercise your right to vote

relating to the organs in the body that produce hormones or other substances

In scene

relating to the organs in the body that produce hormones or other substances

The doctor examined the glandular tissue

an unknown or unspecified place

In scene

an unknown or unspecified place

I left my keys somewhere

place

I left my keys somewhere

an unspecified or unknown location

I left my keys somewhere

to have full control over someone or something

In scene

to have full control over someone or something

He has the situation on lock

something that is sure to happen

I have this job on lock

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

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 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

to use your eyes to notice something

In scene

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

used to get someone's attention

See here

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

a point when something happens

In scene

a point when something happens

At that time I was tired

the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

a particular kind of life or experience

We had a great time

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

a sudden feeling of surprise or upset

In scene

a sudden feeling of surprise or upset

It was a big shock

a sudden painful feeling from electricity passing through the body

I felt a shock when I touched the wire

a sudden, dangerous physical reaction to an allergy

The patient went into shock after the medicine

a choice on a machine or device

Press the shock button to start

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

to make something happen

In scene

to make something happen

Rain makes plants grow

to be reasonable or understandable

This explanation makes sense

to get money as payment for work

He makes a lot of money

to give attention to sound or someone speaking

In scene

to give attention to sound or someone speaking

Please listen to me

to pay attention to sound

Listen to the music

relating to a particular area or community

In scene

relating to a particular area or community

We buy our food from a local market

a public bus that stops at all or most stops along its route

I take the local bus to work

a person who lives in a particular area

The locals are very friendly here

a building or area used for a particular purpose

He met his friends at his local

a temporary brain injury from a hit to the head

In scene

a temporary brain injury from a hit to the head

He has a concussion

to say what something is like

In scene

to say what something is like

Can you describe your house?

to say what something is like

Can you describe your house

to say what someone or something is like

Can you describe him

to say what something is like

The author describes the scene well

in a way that is not joking

In scene

in a way that is not joking

He spoke seriously about his future

in a very severe or extreme way

He was seriously injured in the accident

in a sincere or serious way

He spoke seriously about his future

a powerful illegal stimulant drug

In scene

a powerful illegal stimulant drug

Meth is a dangerous drug

a strange or unpleasant person

In scene

a strange or unpleasant person

He is a creep

to make someone feel nervous or afraid

He creeps me out

to move slowly and quietly

He crept into the room

to follow or watch someone secretly and in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable

Stop creeping on me

to give someone drugs as medical treatment

In scene

to give someone drugs as medical treatment

The doctor will medicate the patient

to give medicine to someone

The doctor will medicate the patient

to cause someone to do something

In scene

to cause someone to do something

He made me cry

to succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to produce or form something

I make dinner every day

to say or express something

She made a suggestion

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

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

a large car with four-wheel drive

In scene

a large car with four-wheel drive

She bought a new SUV

a person who follows the teachings of Buddha

In scene

a person who follows the teachings of Buddha

He is a Buddhist

that is enough; no more

In scene

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

In scene

as much as needed

This is enough for me

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

a period of time

In scene

a period of time

I have been waiting for two days

a period of 24 hours

There are seven days in a week

a period of 24 hours

There are seven days in a week

the present time or recent period

Life is easier these days

a particular time or era

Those were the glory days

a particular time or period in someone's life

I miss my school days

periods of twenty-four hours

There are seven days in a week

the time between sunrise and sunset, or a 24-hour period

The days are getting longer

left to be done or completed

There are five days left

a television or radio program

I watched Days yesterday

a period of time

These days are very busy

a specific moment in time

What are the days of the trip

a period of 24 hours

The days go by quickly

periods of 24 hours

It takes two days to walk there

a period of time

Those were the good old days

to stop doing something

In scene

to stop doing something

I want to give up smoking

to stop trying or to surrender

Don't give up now

to force someone to leave a job or place

The company had to give up some staff

a feeling of nervousness or excitement

In scene

a feeling of nervousness or excitement

The tension in the room was high

a feeling of nervousness or pressure

There is a lot of tension in the room

the state of being stretched or pulled tight

The tension in the rope is high

taken from one place to another

In scene

taken from one place to another

He carried the box to the car

the state of being easy to do or use

In scene

the state of being easy to do or use

Use the app for your convenience

to find something or someone by chance

In scene

to find something or someone by chance

I happened on an old photo in the attic

to take place

The meeting happened on Monday

to make something larger in size

In scene

to make something larger in size

I want to blow up this photo

to break apart with force and noise

In scene

to break apart with force and noise

The bomb blew up

to suddenly become very well-known or successful

His career blew up after that song

to call or message someone many times

She was blowing up my phone with messages

a sudden loud argument or fight

They had a sudden blow-up during the meeting

filled with air

We played with a blow-up ball

a place where sick people are treated

In scene

a place where sick people are treated

I went to the hospital for a checkup

a place where sick people are treated

He works at the hospital

a place where sick people are treated

The medical center is very busy today

a place where sick people receive treatment

He is in the hospital

not shut or blocked

In scene

not shut or blocked

The window is open

not yet filled or taken

I am open to suggestions

to start or make something start

The store is open now

to move something so that it is no longer closed or blocked

Please open the door

an informal way to say no

In scene

an informal way to say no

Do you want to go? Nah.

to make something less thick

In scene

to make something less thick

You need to thin the sauce

not having many things close together

The forest is very thin here

narrow

This paper is very thin

having little body fat

He is a very thin man

to show the way to a place or person

In scene

to show the way to a place or person

Their leading was very helpful

to make something happen or result in something

This is leading to success

most important or influential

She is leading the team

most important or successful

She is a leading expert in her field

not feeling or showing shame

In scene

not feeling or showing shame

He is a shameless liar

feeling or showing envy of someone else's advantages, possessions, etc.

In scene

feeling or showing envy of someone else's advantages, possessions, etc.

He is jealous of her new car

as said or reported by someone or something

In scene

as said or reported by someone or something

According to the report it will be sunny

by your own choice, without being asked or forced

You may act according to your own choice

in a way that matches, corresponds to, or follows something else

The work was done according to the plan

in relation to

This is according to the recent changes

as stated by or based on something

According to the news it will rain tomorrow

very bad or mean

In scene

very bad or mean

That was a nasty comment

the act of having sex

They had sexual intercourse

in a very clever or impressive way

In scene

in a very clever or impressive way

He solved the problem brilliantly

inside a period of time or space

In scene

inside a period of time or space

I will arrive within an hour

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

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

to say no to or not accept

In scene

to say no to or not accept

He rejected the offer

something that has been refused or not accepted

The factory sells the rejects cheaply

something that has been refused or not accepted

This shirt is a reject

to form into a group again

In scene

to form into a group again

The soldiers needed to regroup

having a positive or desirable quality

In scene

having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

to lie or sit with your body bent close together

In scene

to lie or sit with your body bent close together

The cat likes to curl up on the sofa

to sit or lie in a curled position

The cat likes to curl up on the sofa

to sit or lie with your body bent close together

I like to curl up on the couch

allowed to do something

In scene

allowed to do something

Questions are welcome

to be happy to receive something

You are welcome here

to greet someone who has arrived

They welcomed the guests

to make a short or informal visit to a person or place

In scene

to make a short or informal visit to a person or place

I will stop by your office later

to go and see someone for a short time

I will stop by later

a tall evergreen tree with needles

In scene

a tall evergreen tree with needles

There are many pine trees in the forest

to want something very much

He pines for success

to miss someone or something very much

The dog pines for its owner

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

different from what is normal or usual

In scene

different from what is normal or usual

Today is a special day

a product or service that is not usual or is temporarily available

The lunch special is very cheap

something that gives pleasure

Getting ice cream was a special treat

different from what is usual

Today is a very special day

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