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The Mentalist — Season 1 Episode 9

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

In scene

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

I lost the key to my lock

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 small amount of hair

She cut a lock of hair

to take place

In scene

to take place

What happened?

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

In scene

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

Please forgive me

to stop feeling angry with someone for something they did

You should forgive him for his mistake

to take something to a place

In scene

to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

In scene

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

a small group of soldiers led by an officer

In scene

a small group of soldiers led by an officer

The platoon moved quietly through the forest

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

the quality of being funny or making people laugh

In scene

the quality of being funny or making people laugh

He has a great sense of humor

to do what someone wants to keep them happy

Just humor him for a moment

the way someone is feeling at a particular time

She was in a good humor today

a skill or good quality that someone has

She possesses the humor of kindness

the quality of being funny

She has a great sense of humor

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

the act of being unfaithful or breaking trust

In scene

the act of being unfaithful or breaking trust

His betrayal shocked everyone

a yellow grain used as food

In scene

a yellow grain used as food

I love eating grilled corn

a cereal plant with yellow kernels

Corn grows in warm climates

a hard painful area on a toe

He has a corn on his toe

in another way or manner

In scene

in another way or manner

I thought otherwise

in a different situation or if something else happens

Hurry up, otherwise you will be late

happening or done not long ago

In scene

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

tardy

I am late for work

not on time

I am late for work

showing strength or determination

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showing strength or determination

She gave a forceful speech

to see or learn where someone or something is

In scene

to see or learn where someone or something is

I found my keys

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The court found that the agreement was invalid

discover | to see or learn where someone or something is

They found the lost dog

to begin or create something

He founded a new company

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

In scene

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I wake up early in the morning

a short way to say 'good morning'

Morning, how are you?

the early part of the day before noon

I drink coffee in the morning

the early part of the day

I drink coffee in the morning

without doubt; definitely

In scene

without doubt; definitely

I will certainly help you

an emotion that you experience

In scene

an emotion that you experience

Love is a strong feeling

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I am feeling happy today

a strong feeling or emotion

In scene

a strong feeling or emotion

Joy is a happy feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Love is a powerful feeling

the general mood or character of a place

The room has a cozy feeling

a belief or idea that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling it will rain

to have a physical or emotional feeling

I can feel the wind

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

I feel that we are lost

expecting good things to happen

I have a hopeful feeling about this

the belief that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling he knows

a belief that something is true without proof

She trusts her intuition

a physical or emotional feeling

I have a strange feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Anger is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

She is full of feeling

to have an opinion or attitude

I have a feeling that we should go

eager to learn or know more

In scene

eager to learn or know more

He is a curious student

in a way that is final and cannot be questioned

In scene

in a way that is final and cannot be questioned

The matter was definitively settled

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

In scene

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

an idea or belief you have

In scene

an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

a very unpleasant person

In scene

a very unpleasant person

Stop being such a bastard

a very rude or offensive word for a person you dislike

In scene

a very rude or offensive word for a person you dislike

He acted like a complete bastard

a person who works very hard

He is a hard working bastard

a child born to parents who are not married to each other

The child was born a bastard

to need something

In scene

to need something

This mistake cost him his job

to require a specific amount of money

It costs ten dollars

to require a specific amount of money

This jacket costs fifty dollars

a picture taken with a camera

In scene

a picture taken with a camera

I took a photo

a printed or digital image made with a camera

I took a photo of the cat

to feel pain or distress

In scene

to feel pain or distress

He suffered from a bad headache

a short, thin piece of metal with a sharp point

In scene

a short, thin piece of metal with a sharp point

She dropped a pin on the floor

to fasten something to a surface with a pin

Please pin this paper to the wall

to assign responsibility for something to someone

They tried to pin the theft on him

a secret number used to access something

Enter your pin

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

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

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a point in the past until now

In scene

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

as a result of

In scene

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

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 tell someone you are grateful

In scene

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

a substance that can cause illness or death

In scene

a substance that can cause illness or death

The snake's poison is strong

an informal word for an alcoholic drink that someone chooses to have

What is your poison tonight

to give a poisonous substance to someone

He tried to poison the king

a substance that can cause illness or death

The snake had a deadly poison

feeling strong displeasure or irritation

In scene

feeling strong displeasure or irritation

The customer was angry about the delay

feeling strong annoyance or displeasure

He is angry with me

feeling strong annoyance or displeasure

She is feeling angry after the argument

provided with weapons

In scene

provided with weapons

The officer was armed

to provide with weapons or tools

He was armed with the facts

relating to soldiers or weapons

The soldiers were armed with rifles

carrying or provided with weapons

The police officer was armed

strong, wild anger

In scene

strong, wild anger

He was full of rage

to be very strong or extreme

He shouted in a fit of rage

something very popular right now

These jeans are all the rage

to show violent anger

He started to rage at the driver

coming after the seventh

In scene

coming after the seventh

This is the eighth page

one of eight equal parts

Eat one eighth of the cake

the quality of being fair and right

In scene

the quality of being fair and right

Everyone deserves justice

to punish someone in a powerful way

Justice was served

to get something by paying money

In scene

to get something by paying money

I bought a new car

a type of casual athletic shoe

In scene

a type of casual athletic shoe

I bought new sneakers

despite the fact that

In scene

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

despite that; nevertheless

In scene

despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

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 ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

Could you do me a favor

to give someone an advantage or treat them more kindly

The teacher favors some students

a helpful or kind action done for someone

Can you do me a favor

to like one thing more than another

Most people favor the new law

feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

In scene

feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

I am proud of your success

feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

I am proud of you

feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

He is proud of his work

in a way that shows satisfaction and pleasure

She has a proud expression

a unit of area equal to 4,047 square meters

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a unit of area equal to 4,047 square meters

The farm is ten acres in size

a movement of the body to express something

In scene

a movement of the body to express something

She made a small gesture

a movement or action

It was a kind gesture

to make a choice or decision about something

In scene

to make a choice or decision about something

They determined the date of the wedding

to discover the facts about something

In scene

to discover the facts about something

Doctors are trying to determine the cause of the illness

to find out or establish something exactly

The police will determine the truth

a feeling of not being sure if something is true

In scene

a feeling of not being sure if something is true

I have some doubt about his story

a music group

The band is very good

to not believe that something is true

I doubt that

to think something may not be true

I doubt he will come

to make something dry and hard by heating it

In scene

to make something dry and hard by heating it

Toast the bread until it is crisp

a new, clean, and stiff paper bill

He gave me a crisp ten dollar bill

fresh and firm, often used for air or weather

The autumn air was crisp

a thin, fried or baked potato snack

I ate a salty crisp

easy to recognize because it is different

In scene

easy to recognize because it is different

She has a distinctive voice

a small sign you wear to show who you are

In scene

a small sign you wear to show who you are

He wears a name badge

a small sign you wear to show who you are

He wears a badge at work

to feel very lucky or thankful

In scene

to feel very lucky or thankful

I feel blessed to have such a great family

to ask God to protect or help

God bless you

to make someone feel happy or well

Her kindness blesses those around her

to keep someone safe from harm

May God bless you and keep you safe

to think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

an action done to entertain or impress

In scene

an action done to entertain or impress

He performed a daring stunt

to stop something from growing or developing

Poor diet can stunt growth

a dangerous or unusual act done to entertain people

He performed a dangerous stunt for the movie

to become red in the face from embarrassment

In scene

to become red in the face from embarrassment

He blushes when he is shy

a pink or red powder or cream for the cheeks

She uses blush

a pale pink color

Her dress is a lovely blush

a farm bird kept for its meat and eggs

In scene

a farm bird kept for its meat and eggs

The chicken is eating corn

a situation where two people try to make the other back down first

We played a game of chicken

not brave; afraid

Do not be such a chicken

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

providing a way to fix a bad situation

In scene

providing a way to fix a bad situation

The movie has a powerful redemptive ending

done in a quiet or hidden way to avoid notice

In scene

done in a quiet or hidden way to avoid notice

He gave a furtive glance at the door

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

In scene

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

to not move forward or to stay in a place

In scene

to not move forward or to stay in a place

Please stay back from the edge

to not come closer

Please stay back

to continue to be in a place

Please stay back while the others leave

to not move forward or leave

You should stay back until I call you

for what reason

In scene

for what reason

How come you are late?

for what reason

How come you are late

information or understanding about something

In scene

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a thought or plan in your mind

In scene

a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

an official paper that gives you permission

In scene

an official paper that gives you permission

You need a work permit

to give permission or allow something

My parents permit me to go out

an official document giving permission

You need a permit to park here

a printed paper that gives you permission to do something

I need a permit to park here

to stop living in a place

In scene

to stop living in a place

He moved out of the apartment

to leave a location or begin moving forward in a group or formation

We have to move out of the apartment today

to leave a place where you have been living

I will move out next week

to go and live somewhere else

They decided to move out of the apartment

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

the act of exchanging goods for money

In scene

the act of exchanging goods for money

The store made a big sale

an event where things are sold

The store is having a big sale

the place where something happens

In scene

the place where something happens

Police arrived at the scene

a section of a play, movie, or story

The first scene of the movie was sad

an emotional or angry public outburst

Please do not make a scene

a type of activity or social group that someone likes or is interested in

She is part of the local art scene

a very large sea mammal that breathes air

In scene

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

behavior that causes pain or suffering

In scene

behavior that causes pain or suffering

Animal cruelty is wrong

behavior that causes pain or suffering

Cruelty to animals is wrong

to move someone or something into a particular position or place

In scene

to move someone or something into a particular position or place

Please put in the new batteries

to formally give something for consideration

In scene

to formally give something for consideration

I put in an application for the job

to spend time or effort on something

She put in a lot of work on this project

to move something into a container or space

I put in the keys into the bag

to place something into position

They will put in a new heater

a relationship between two things

In scene

a relationship between two things

There is a connection between the two events

a person you know who can help you

He used his connection to get the job

to go away from something and not take it with you

In scene

to go away from something and not take it with you

I left my bag behind

to accidentally not take something with you when you go

I left my bag behind at the cafe

to leave behind or give up

Please do not leave your bag behind

to make something stay in a place when you go

I left behind my phone

having a duty or being answerable for something

In scene

having a duty or being answerable for something

He is responsible for the project

a sweet fizzy drink with a special flavor

In scene

a sweet fizzy drink with a special flavor

I love drinking root beer

a sweet fizzy drink with a distinctive herbal flavor

I would like to drink a root beer

to say that something is true

In scene

to say that something is true

He admitted his mistake

to let someone enter a place

The club admits members only

the other way around

In scene

the other way around

He likes her and vice versa

to be very sure about something

In scene

to be very sure about something

I bet he is late

to risk money on a game or race

He bet on the red car

the most suitable or helpful option

Taking the train is your best bet

to think something is likely true

I bet he will arrive late

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

The game was cancelled on account of the rain

for the reason that

We stayed home on account of the rain

to require something because it is necessary

In scene

to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

the ability to enter or use something

In scene

the ability to enter or use something

I have access to the building

to get into a place or system

You can access the files here

to need to pay or give something to someone

In scene

to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you ten dollars

caused by or happening because of something

He owes his success to hard work

to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you five dollars

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