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The Mentalist — Season 2 Episode 12

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the act of getting in the way of something

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the act of getting in the way of something

I don't like your interference in my life

happening a short time ago

In scene

happening a short time ago

This is a recent photo

happening or done not long ago

In scene

happening or done not long ago

This is a recent photo

a surprising and important fact

In scene

a surprising and important fact

The revelation shocked everyone

a good position for seeing something

In scene

a good position for seeing something

From this vantage point we can see the whole city.

the most exciting or important part of something

In scene

the most exciting or important part of something

The final goal was the money shot

unable to stop doing or using something

In scene

unable to stop doing or using something

He is addicted to video games

not able to quit doing something

He is addicted to coffee

a person who cannot stop doing something

He is addicted to his phone

to need something habitually, especially a harmful substance

He is addicted to coffee

to make a low, rough noise

In scene

to make a low, rough noise

He grunted in response

a low, rough noise made by a person or animal

In scene

a low, rough noise made by a person or animal

The pig let out a loud grunt

an informal word for a low-ranking soldier

He started as a grunt

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

In scene

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

I read a book

to arrange to use something in advance

I want to book a room

to officially record someone's arrest in police records

The police decided to book the suspect

a written work with pages

I am reading a good book

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

to go to a restaurant or shop to eat or buy food

In scene

to go to a restaurant or shop to eat or buy food

We want to go out for a pizza

to try to get or find something

They are going out for a new challenge

to try to join a team or activity

I want to go out for that volunteer project

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

in good health or condition

In scene

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

to understand or realize

In scene

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

used to get someone's attention

See here

to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

concerning something

In scene

concerning something

I have a question regarding the project

a particular point or detail

He spoke regarding this matter

to think of something in a particular way

Regarding him as a friend I trust him

to be about or relate to something

I have a question regarding your plan

things that people do to spend time

In scene

things that people do to spend time

We have many fun activities today

a person who works with another in a business or activity

In scene

a person who works with another in a business or activity

He is my business partner

a person you do something with

She is my business partner

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

She lives with her partner

a person you work or play with

I have a new dance partner

an instruction to do something

In scene

an instruction to do something

The captain gave a strict order

the way things are placed or happen one after another

Put the books in alphabetical order

a group of people with a shared purpose or organization

He joined a religious order

to ask for food or drink in a restaurant

I want to order a pizza

to comprehend or grasp meaning

In scene

to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

a news report that only one news organization has access to

In scene

a news report that only one news organization has access to

They published an exclusive report

limited to only one person or group

This is an exclusive club

limited to a particular person or group

They have an exclusive right to use the area

a short trip for a special purpose

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a short trip for a special purpose

The journalists went on a junket to visit the new factory

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to anticipate receiving or experiencing something, often something unpleasant

You are looking for trouble

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to search for something or someone that is missing

I am looking for my keys

to try to find or get something

I am looking for my keys

to take air or something into your lungs

In scene

to take air or something into your lungs

Inhale deeply through your nose

the position of having control or responsibility

In scene

the position of having control or responsibility

She is in charge of the project

having control or authority

Who is in charge here?

having control or authority over something

She is in charge of the project

to be the person in control

Who is in charge here

having authority or responsibility

She is in charge of the department

as it seems or appears

In scene

as it seems or appears

Apparently, he forgot the meeting

to give money for work done

In scene

to give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

given money for work done

This is a paid position

money given for work done

He received his pay yesterday

to give attention to someone or something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

money given for work

I receive my pay every month

to get money for work done

This job pays well

money received for work

My pay is deposited monthly

to give someone the money you owe them

I need to pay my credit card debt

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to experience a bad result for something you did

You will pay for what you did

to go to see someone or a place

We will pay a visit to the museum

to get possession of something

I will pay for the book

in a very bad or unpleasant way

In scene

in a very bad or unpleasant way

He sang horribly

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

In scene

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

He wanted to impress his boss

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

In scene

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

He tried to impress his boss

to have a strong effect on someones feelings or thoughts

Her kindness impressed me

to make someone feel a strong effect

The music impressed the crowd

to make a high, rough sound while breathing

In scene

to make a high, rough sound while breathing

He started to wheeze due to his asthma

to breathe with a rough whistling sound

He began to wheeze after climbing the stairs

very surprising or impressive

In scene

very surprising or impressive

The view from the mountain was stunning

extremely attractive or impressive

You look stunning in that dress

the group of people who work on a movie or show, not the actors

In scene

the group of people who work on a movie or show, not the actors

The film crew set up the cameras

a group of people working together

The film crew worked hard

to work as a member of a boat's team

He likes to crew on sailing boats

a group of people working together

The crew is ready

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

In scene

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I learned English at school

gained through study or experience

This is a learned skill

having gained a lot of knowledge through study

He is a very learned man

worry or mental tension caused by difficult situations

In scene

worry or mental tension caused by difficult situations

High stress affects your health

to give special importance to something

I want to stress this point

the force that pushes on something

The bridge cannot take too much stress

to make someone feel worried or anxious

This project stresses me

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

very pleasing or beautiful

In scene

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

a person who is kind and pleasant

She is a lovely person

nice or enjoyable

We had a lovely day at the park

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

feeling or showing unhappiness

In scene

feeling or showing unhappiness

She is unhappy today

to learn or be told something

In scene

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

In scene

a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

We walked for a mile

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

The town is one mile away

a unit of length equal to 1.6 kilometers

The town is one mile away

to say something in a low, unclear voice

In scene

to say something in a low, unclear voice

He continued to mutter to himself

feeling a need to eat

In scene

feeling a need to eat

I am hungry

feeling a strong need or desire for something

He is hungry for success

feeling a need to eat more than before

I am even more hungry now

to change into a particular state or condition

In scene

to change into a particular state or condition

Water will become ice

to begin to be something

In scene

to begin to be something

She wants to become a doctor

to look good on someone

That dress really becomes you

starting to be something

The weather will become cold

individuals or humans in general

In scene

individuals or humans in general

People are social beings

a group of people who share the same interests or values

They are a peaceful people

the employees or representatives of an organization

The people at this bank are helpful

the act of making sure laws or rules are obeyed

In scene

the act of making sure laws or rules are obeyed

Police ensure the enforcement of traffic laws

the act of taking part in something

In scene

the act of taking part in something

Her involvement in the project was crucial

the side that faces forward

In scene

the side that faces forward

Sit in the front of the car

to serve as a false appearance for something

They used the store as a front

a particular area of activity or interest

They are working on the diplomatic front

a public activity used to hide a secret illegal activity

The event was a front for his illegal activities

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

Please stand at the front of the line

to give someone something before they pay for it

Can you front me the money until Friday

the forward edge of an advancing mass of air

A cold front is moving in

the forward part of something

Stand at the front of the line

small round pieces of medicine to swallow

In scene

small round pieces of medicine to swallow

You should take your pills

a small round piece of medicine you swallow

Take these pills with water

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

at the beginning

In scene

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

to not believe that something is true

In scene

to not believe that something is true

I doubt that

a music group

The band is very good

to think something may not be true

I doubt he will come

a feeling of not being sure if something is true

I have some doubt about his story

used to emphasize that something is even less likely

In scene

used to emphasize that something is even less likely

I can't even walk, let alone run

to have as a part or feature

In scene

to have as a part or feature

The job involves a lot of travel

to take part in something

We want to involve everyone in the project

to be in a romantic relationship

They are romantically involved

a device used to lock a person's wrists together

In scene

a device used to lock a person's wrists together

He wore handcuffs on his wrists

to put restraints on someone's wrists

The police officer handcuffed the suspect

to put metal restraints around someone's wrists

The police officer had to handcuff the thief

to move down quickly to the ground

In scene

to move down quickly to the ground

Be careful not to fall

the season between summer and winter

The leaves change color in the fall

to change into a particular state or condition

The room fell silent

to not succeed in doing something

The mission did not fall

recorded video material

In scene

recorded video material

We have footage of the accident

the size of a space measured in square feet

The house has a large footage

to have a job in a particular field or industry

In scene

to have a job in a particular field or industry

She works in finance

to find time in a busy schedule for someone or something

I can work in a meeting at noon

to fit or be suitable in a particular place or situation

The new rules work in well

to have a job in a place

I work in a bank

to work together with others

I enjoy working in a team

to add or mix something into an activity

We should work in some exercise to our routine

to require something because it is necessary

In scene

to require something because it is necessary

He needs more time

something that is required or necessary

Basic human needs include food and water

things that are necessary

We must meet our basic needs

the act of being unfaithful or breaking trust

In scene

the act of being unfaithful or breaking trust

His betrayal shocked everyone

to attack a place using a bomb that causes a fire

In scene

to attack a place using a bomb that causes a fire

They threatened to firebomb the building

to attack a place using a bomb that causes a fire

In scene

to attack a place using a bomb that causes a fire

The rebels planned to firebomb the building

to seem or appear a certain way

In scene

to seem or appear a certain way

She looks tired today

the way someone looks, especially physical attractiveness

He has good looks

to try to find something

She looks for her keys

seems to be

She looks happy today

to appear or give the impression

He looks like his father

a person who plans and arranges activities

In scene

a person who plans and arranges activities

She is the project coordinator

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

In scene

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

to provide with weapons or tools

The soldiers were armed

a gun or other weapon used in fighting

He had to drop his arm

a hidden device or situation that causes harm when triggered

He avoided the booby trap

to place a hidden explosive device meant to cause harm when triggered

They booby trapped the door

to set a hidden trap to catch someone by surprise

They decided to booby trap the entrance

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

In scene

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

My knee hurts

to strike someone with your knee

He tried to knee the opponent

to start doing something

In scene

to start doing something

Let's begin the lesson

the process of getting better after an illness or injury

In scene

the process of getting better after an illness or injury

He made a full recovery

the process of getting better after a difficult situation

His recovery was very quick

the process of getting something back

The team focused on the recovery of the lost data

a particular way of thinking about something

In scene

a particular way of thinking about something

We have different perspectives on this issue

to feel affection for something

In scene

to feel affection for something

I don't care for sweets

to not like something

I do not care for this food

to take care of someone or something

He cares for his sick dog

to wish for something

Would you care for some coffee?

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

In scene

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me may I pass

a reason given to explain a mistake

In scene

a reason given to explain a mistake

Do not make an excuse for being late

to ask someone to pardon you

Please excuse my foolish error

a reason given to explain or justify an action

He has a good excuse

to think someone is guilty or something is wrong

In scene

to think someone is guilty or something is wrong

The police suspect him of the crime

someone thought to be guilty of a crime

In scene

someone thought to be guilty of a crime

The police caught the suspect

seeming likely to be bad or dishonest

That behavior looks very suspect

someone thought to be involved in a crime

The police questioned the suspect

showing power and confidence

In scene

showing power and confidence

She has a commanding presence

to have power over someone or something

She has a commanding view of the city

having authority or control

She has a commanding presence

to go from one place to another

In scene

to go from one place to another

Please move your car

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

In scene

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

in a way that is easy to see or understand

In scene

in a way that is easy to see or understand

He is obviously lying

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have a lot of work to do

a piece of land

In scene

a piece of land

He bought a parking lot

many times or often

In scene

many times or often

I see him a lot

a great number or quantity

In scene

a great number or quantity

We have a lot of time

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

a group of people

That is a loud lot

a method of deciding something by chance

This is my lot in life

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

a small number or quantity

That is a lot less

to a great degree

I like it a lot

at a time before the present

In scene

at a time before the present

I finished the work earlier today

happening or arriving before the expected time

The plane arrived earlier than expected

happening or coming before a particular time

We arrived earlier than our friends

a person who is in a romantic or sexual relationship with another person

In scene

a person who is in a romantic or sexual relationship with another person

They are happy lovers

a person you have a romantic or sexual relationship with

In scene

a person you have a romantic or sexual relationship with

They are secret lovers

a person who likes something very much

He is a music lover

to make something seem more important

In scene

to make something seem more important

The company played up the benefits of the new product

to behave badly or cause trouble

The children started to play up

a government department or office

In scene

a government department or office

She works at the government bureau

a government department or office

In scene

a government department or office

He works at the federal bureau

a piece of furniture with drawers for clothes

I put my clothes in the bureau

a government office or department

The federal bureau is open today

a small item you keep to remember a place or event

In scene

a small item you keep to remember a place or event

I bought a souvenir in London

something you keep to remember a trip or event

I bought a souvenir from Paris

something you wear over your face

In scene

something you wear over your face

He is wearing a mask

to cover or hide something

He tried to mask his nervousness

to cover or hide something

She tried to mask her sadness

a 1994 American comedy-drama film

I really like the movie Mask

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 make someone feel nervous or excited

In scene

to make someone feel nervous or excited

Don't wind him up before the test

to become deeply involved in something

He did not expect to wind up in this debate

to finally be in a particular situation

We wound up getting lost

to bring something to an end

We will wind up the meeting soon

an unknown or unspecified person

In scene

an unknown or unspecified person

Somebody is at the door

a person of importance or high status

She acts like she is really somebody

an unknown person

I need somebody to help me

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