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The Mentalist — Season 2 Episode 17

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a man whose wife is unfaithful to him

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a man whose wife is unfaithful to him

He felt like a cuckold

to spend time learning about a subject

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to spend time learning about a subject

I study English every day

a detailed examination of a subject

They conducted a study on the new medicine

a person who learns something quickly

She is a fast study

a room used for reading, writing, or working

He is in his study

the time when the sun rises

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the time when the sun rises

We woke up at sunup

power or strength to do work

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power or strength to do work

The project lost steam halfway through

to move very fast, especially in a vehicle

The train steamed into the station

a popular online store for buying and playing video games

I bought a new game on Steam

the hot gas that comes from boiling water

The pot is steaming

to give something to someone in return for money

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to give something to someone in return for money

I will sell my old phone

to give something in exchange for money

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to give something in exchange for money

They sell fresh vegetables

to reveal someone's secrets for personal gain

He sold his partner to the police

to make someone believe or agree

He sold me on the new plan

a thought or plan in your mind

He tried to sell his new plan to the team

to be persuaded to agree or believe something

He was sold on the idea

not anything at all

She has nothing left to sell

to give something for money

They sell fresh bread here

to look at someone or something carefully

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to look at someone or something carefully

Please check out the report

to make sure something is correct or true

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to make sure something is correct or true

I will check out the facts

to take something from a library for a period of time

I need to check out this book from the library

to complete the formal process of leaving a hotel or paying for goods at a store

We need to check out by noon

the act of leaving a hotel or paying for goods

Please complete your hotel check-out before noon

a business where people keep and borrow money

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a business where people keep and borrow money

I have a bank account

the land along the side of a river

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the land along the side of a river

We sat on the river bank

to keep or store something for later use

You should bank your savings for later

to lean or tilt to one side

The plane banked to the left

the state of having or owning something

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the state of having or owning something

The possession of the land is disputed

the things that you own

He lost all his possessions

the state of being controlled by a spirit

He claimed to be suffering from demonic possession

a formal accusation that someone has committed a crime

The suspect was arrested for illegal drug possession

to give private lessons to a student or small group

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to give private lessons to a student or small group

He will tutor me in math

a person who teaches one student or a small group

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a person who teaches one student or a small group

I have a math tutor

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

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an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

to form an idea about something without being sure

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to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an idea you think is true without being sure

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an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

having no mistakes or defects

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having no mistakes or defects

This diamond is perfect

a reason you give to explain a mistake

That is just a perfect for being late

to make something have no mistakes or defects

She wants to perfect her skills

a score or mark given for school work

She got a perfect on her history exam

willing to give or share freely

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willing to give or share freely

He is a very generous man

to arrange and carry out an event

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to arrange and carry out an event

They held a meeting last week

to be kept in a place by the police or authorities

The suspect was held by police

to keep something in your hand or arms

She held the baby in her arms

to feel a bad feeling toward someone for something they did

He held a grudge against his boss

to keep someone in a place and stop them from leaving

The police held the suspect for questioning

to comprehend or grasp meaning

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to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to answer a telephone call

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to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

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 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

of high quality or acceptable

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of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

in good health or condition

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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 copy data from the internet to a device

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to copy data from the internet to a device

I downloaded a new app

to find someone or something after searching

In scene

to find someone or something after searching

I finally tracked down the book

to find someone or something after searching for them

The police tracked down the thief

to complete a course of study and receive a degree or diploma

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to complete a course of study and receive a degree or diploma

He graduated from high school

to move to a more advanced level or activity

He graduated to a faster car

relating to a level of study after a first degree

She is applying for a graduate program

to think that something will happen

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to think that something will happen

I expect a call today

to be pregnant with a baby

She is expecting a baby

to be required or expected to do something

You are expected to come

content

I expect a reply soon

to keep away from someone or something

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to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid heavy traffic

to keep away from something

Try to avoid bad habits

to keep away from someone or something

I try to avoid traffic

to make or become different

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to make or become different

The plan has changed

a difference or shift from what is usual or expected

Everything looks changed today

made different

The plan has changed

to put on different clothes

She changed her clothes

possibly; used to express uncertainty

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possibly; used to express uncertainty

Maybe it will rain

perhaps

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perhaps

Maybe he is late

something that might happen or be true

It is a maybe

in an exact manner

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in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

not hard to do or understand

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not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

not hard to do

This math problem is easy

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

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used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

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a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

to be disloyal to someone by doing something that harms them

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to be disloyal to someone by doing something that harms them

He decided to double cross his partner

an act of being disloyal to someone

It was a cruel double cross

before now; in the past

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before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

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in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

feeling relaxed and not worried

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feeling relaxed and not worried

I feel comfortable here

making you feel relaxed and without pain

This bed is very comfortable

the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property

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the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property

He was arrested for arson

a device used to talk to someone far away

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a device used to talk to someone far away

I have a new telephone

to call someone using a phone

I will telephone my friend later

a strong drug that affects the mind and body

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a strong drug that affects the mind and body

The police found illegal narcotics in the car

causing laughter or amusement

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causing laughter or amusement

He is a funny man

odd or unusual

That is a funny smell

not normal or typical

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not normal or typical

It is unusual to snow here in April

in a way that is not ordinary

She has an unusual talent

easily annoyed or bad-tempered

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easily annoyed or bad-tempered

He is cranky when he is tired

a printed or digital image made with a camera

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a printed or digital image made with a camera

I took a photo of the cat

a picture taken with a camera

I took a photo

someone thought to be guilty of a crime

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someone thought to be guilty of a crime

The police caught the suspect

to think someone is guilty or something is wrong

The police suspect him of the crime

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

to show or describe something in a picture or story

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to show or describe something in a picture or story

The painting depicts a beautiful sunset

that is enough; no more

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that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

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as much as needed

This is enough for me

in a short time

I have enough money

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

a sweet flavor from beans

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a sweet flavor from beans

I like vanilla ice cream

ordinary or without special features

The design is too vanilla

to say that something is true

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to say that something is true

He admitted his mistake

to let someone enter a place

The club admits members only

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

I need to get out of here

to a place that is not here

I am out of here

to look at something carefully

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to look at something carefully

Please check your answers

a piece of paper showing how much money you owe for a service or meal

Could we have the check please

a design of small squares, often on fabric

He wore a check shirt

a written order to a bank to pay money

Can I have the check please

to use time doing something

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to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

a person you do not know

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a person you do not know

I do not talk to a stranger

someone you do not know

Don't talk to strangers

odd or surprising

The stranger the better

a person who is in a place they do not know

The stranger looked at the map

a person who is not known or is odd

He is a total stranger to me

costing a lot of money

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costing a lot of money

This hotel is high priced

in a very good or complete way

In scene

in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

not inside a building or room

Let's go out

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

information or understanding about something

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information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a thought or plan in your mind

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a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

not real, like a story for children

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not real, like a story for children

She likes reading fairy tales

a story about magical creatures and events, usually for children

This book is full of fairy tales

like a story with magic and happy endings

They had a fairy-tale wedding

the act of asking many questions

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the act of asking many questions

The police started the interrogation

the act of choosing or the thing chosen

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the act of choosing or the thing chosen

It was a difficult choice

of very good quality

We were served choice wine

the thing that someone prefers most

This blue dress is my choice

to stop being seen or found

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to stop being seen or found

He disappeared in the dark

something that you do or go through

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something that you do or go through

It was a great experience

to have a feeling or sensation

I experienced great joy

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

She has a lot of experience

not honest or reliable

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not honest or reliable

He is a slippery character

smooth and hard to grip or stand on

The floor is wet and slippery

difficult to hold or walk on because it is smooth

The floor is slippery

difficult to grip or stand on

The floor is slippery because of the water

feeling strong displeasure or irritation

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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

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

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to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

I will pick up my friend from the airport

to see or become aware of something

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to see or become aware of something

I picked up a strange smell in the room

to get better or become more active

The economy is starting to pick up

to start again after stopping

We will pick up the lesson tomorrow

the act of going to get something

The package pick-up is at the front desk

the act of starting a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He is very good at the pick-up

to answer a telephone call

Please pick up the phone

to answer the phone when it rings

Please pick up the phone

to go and get someone or something

I will pick up my sister from school

to get knowledge or a skill

She picked up Spanish quickly

to take something in your hand or lift it

Please pick up the pen from the floor

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

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to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

a loud deep sound

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a loud deep sound

I heard a loud boom

to increase or become very successful quickly

The local economy is booming

a long pole used to support a microphone, sail, or camera

The cameraman used a boom for the shot

used to describe a sudden or exciting event

The fireworks went boom in the sky

to suddenly stop something for a short time

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to suddenly stop something for a short time

Please do not interrupt me

to go into a place or vehicle

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to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

to take place and affect someone

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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

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

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to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

to know the meaning of something

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to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

liked more than others

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liked more than others

Blue is my favorite color

to mark as preferred

This is my favorite song

a part of the body with a specific function

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a part of the body with a specific function

The heart is an important organ

a large keyboard instrument used in churches

He plays the organ in church

not behaving in a professional manner

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not behaving in a professional manner

His behavior was very unprofessional

not showing the skill or care expected

His behavior was unprofessional

to do something incorrectly

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to do something incorrectly

I screwed up the test

to harm or damage someone or something

The heavy rain screwed up the roof

a person who often makes mistakes

He is a total screw-up

the hard work of going to different places to get information

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the hard work of going to different places to get information

I did all the legwork for the project

the preparatory work needed before an activity

She did all the legwork for the project

in a way that is easy to see or understand

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in a way that is easy to see or understand

He is obviously lying

showing good judgment or reason

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showing good judgment or reason

It was a sensible decision

an official check of a person's history

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an official check of a person's history

The company performed a background check on me

to look into someone's personal or professional history

They did a background check on the new employee

earlier than planned or expected

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earlier than planned or expected

We arrived ahead of schedule

in the direction in front

Go straight ahead

coming or happening in the time to come

There are many challenges ahead

in a better position than others

She is ahead in the race

the enjoyment of suffering or discomfort

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the enjoyment of suffering or discomfort

He has a tendency toward masochism

a machine that measures something

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a machine that measures something

The electricity meter is old

a metric unit of area equal to a square with sides of one meter

The room is ten square meters

a metric unit of distance equal to 100 centimeters

The table is one meter long

coming before all others in time or order

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coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

to write information in empty spaces

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to write information in empty spaces

Please fill in this form

to tell someone something they need to know

Can you fill me in on the details

to do someone's job or task temporarily

Can you fill in for me tomorrow

watching a place secretly to gather information

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watching a place secretly to gather information

The police are on a stakeout

a period of secret watching by police

The police are on a stakeout

extremely good

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extremely good

This cake is excellent

causing worry or pressure

In scene

causing worry or pressure

My job is very stressful

to make someone suffer for doing something wrong

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to make someone suffer for doing something wrong

The teacher punished the student for cheating

to try to find out the facts about something

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to try to find out the facts about something

The detective is investigating the crime

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