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The Mentalist — Season 4 Episode 7

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CEFR level

completely correct and accurate

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completely correct and accurate

He gave me precise instructions

causing death

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causing death

The car accident was fatal

to follow someone secretly or obsessively

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to follow someone secretly or obsessively

He was arrested for stalking her

to move behind someone and go where they go

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to move behind someone and go where they go

The dog followed me home

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

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to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

Follow the latest news

to happen or appear after something else in order

Night follows day

to do what someone tells you to do

You should follow the instructions

to understand what someone is saying or doing

Do you follow my instructions

to be much better or faster than someone

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to be much better or faster than someone

She can run circles around her competitors

to be much more skilled than someone

She runs circles around her classmates in math

to be much better or faster than someone

He runs circles around his competitors in chess

to be much better than someone

He runs circles around the other players

to take something to a place

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to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

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to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

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

a state of confusion or dirtiness

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a state of confusion or dirtiness

This room is a mess

to cause trouble or disturbance

Don't mess with the settings

to put or keep out of sight

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to put or keep out of sight

She is hiding the letter

the act of staying out of sight

The children are hiding in the garden

tiny smooth pieces of rock

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tiny smooth pieces of rock

We found many colorful pebbles on the beach

a place where you can buy and eat meals

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a place where you can buy and eat meals

This restaurant is very famous

a place where you can buy and eat meals

I like to eat at a restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat a meal

Let's meet at the restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat meals

The restaurant is closed today

at an unspecified time

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at an unspecified time

Let's meet for coffee sometime

at an unspecified time

Let's meet sometime next week

having been something in the past

He is a sometime actor

happening only at certain times

We visit them sometime

a personal belief or judgment about something

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a personal belief or judgment about something

What is your opinion on this topic

a personal view or judgment

What is your opinion?

having a positive or desirable quality

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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

an action that is against the law

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an action that is against the law

Stealing is a crime

the act of betraying your country

He was punished for the crime of betraying his country

an act that is against the law

Stealing is a serious crime

to show a lack of respect

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to show a lack of respect

Showing disrespect to teachers is wrong

to treat someone rudely

Do not disrespect your teachers

almost certainly; very likely

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almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

acceptable or satisfactory

In scene

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

of high quality or acceptable

I feel 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

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

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

to do or perform an action

In scene

to do or perform an action

He committed a serious crime

to be devoted to a cause or promise

I cannot commit to this project

to intentionally end one's own life

He decided to commit suicide

to capture moving images with a camera

They committed the event to film

a careful search for facts or information

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a careful search for facts or information

The police started an investigation

one of two equal parts of something

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one of two equal parts of something

The team played both halves well

to some extent but not completely

He was half asleep

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

I am going out with my better half

in the company of someone or something

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in the company of someone or something

Bring your sister along

during the whole time

In scene

during the whole time

He sang along the way

to make someone believe something that is not true, usually to get what you want

He led me along with fake promises

moving ahead in a direction

Walk along the river

to make use of something

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to make use of something

I am using a computer

the end parts of the arms used for holding things

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the end parts of the arms used for holding things

She holds the cup in her hands

skill or competence to do something

He has the hands for this work

power or responsibility to do something

This situation is out of my hands

physical assistance from people

I need extra hands to finish the project

to follow the movement or development of something

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to follow the movement or development of something

The police are tracking the suspect

a special advantage or connection that helps you succeed

He has the inside track for the job

to be logical or consistent with what is already known

This story tracks with the facts

a line or route along which something moves

The train is on the track

a written note of information you keep to remember it

I keep a track of my expenses

a piece of recorded music on an album

This is my favorite track on the album

a sport where people run races on a track

She runs track at school

a small convenience store, especially in a city

In scene

a small convenience store, especially in a city

He bought milk at the bodega

a decorative knot made by tying a ribbon or string

In scene

a decorative knot made by tying a ribbon or string

She wore a red bow

to lower your head or body as a sign of respect

He bowed to the king

the front part of a ship or boat

The sailors stood at the bow

a tool used to shoot arrows

He uses a bow and arrow

the quality of being steady and dependable

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the quality of being steady and dependable

He shows consistency in his work

the way a substance feels when touched

This clay has a soft consistency

how thick or thin a substance is

You should cook the sauce until it reaches the right consistency

to start to control something

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to start to control something

He is taking over the company

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

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the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I wake up early in the morning

the early part of the day before noon

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the early part of the day before noon

I drink coffee in the morning

a short way to say 'good morning'

Morning, how are you?

the early part of the day

I drink coffee in the morning

a feeling that something is true, especially something bad

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a feeling that something is true, especially something bad

I have a suspicion that he is lying

a feeling that someone may have done something wrong

He was arrested on suspicion of theft

to come into someone's mind

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to come into someone's mind

It didn't occur to me

a strong feeling that makes you want to go to or be with someone or something

In scene

a strong feeling that makes you want to go to or be with someone or something

I felt a strong pull towards him

to carry out an action

He tried to pull a trick on me

to move something toward yourself

He pulled the door open

to take something back or remove it

He decided to pull his request

young human beings

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young human beings

The kids are playing

a young person

I have two kids

the rubber part of a wheel that touches the road

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the rubber part of a wheel that touches the road

The car needs a new tire

to make someone feel very tired

Walking all day will tire you

a very short period of time

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a very short period of time

Wait a moment

a very brief period

In scene

a very brief period

It only took a moment

the present time or period

I am busy at the moment

a very short period of time

Wait a moment 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

causing admiration or wonder

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causing admiration or wonder

The view is amazing

causing great surprise or wonder

It was an amazing sight

very good or surprising in a good way

You did an amazing job

to start to control something

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to start to control something

He will take over the company

the act of taking control of a company or organization

They decided to take over the company

to bring something to a person or place

Can you take this over to her

to pass another vehicle while driving

It is dangerous to take over on a curve

having a strong decision to do something

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having a strong decision to do something

She is determined to pass the exam

to make a choice or decision about something

The price was determined by the manager

having made a firm decision to do something and refusing to change your mind

She is determined to learn English

related to using science in law

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related to using science in law

She is a forensic expert

to give official approval to something

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to give official approval to something

The manager signed off on the budget

the state of not having something

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the state of not having something

There is a lack of water

not having enough of something

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not having enough of something

There is a lack of food

to not have something that is needed

We lack the money to buy a car

to move forward or improve

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to move forward or improve

Science continues to progress

forward movement or improvement

She is making progress in her studies

forward movement or development

We are making good progress on this project

to be very easy to see or notice

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to be very easy to see or notice

The mistake jumps out at me

to appear suddenly to frighten someone

He jumped out at me from behind the door

a fictional device that shoots beams of energy

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a fictional device that shoots beams of energy

The hero fired his ray gun

a business that provides a service

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a business that provides a service

She works for an advertising agency

a business that provides a service

They work for a travel agency

the power to make your own choices and decisions

You have the agency to make your own choices

a strong emotional bond with someone

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a strong emotional bond with someone

He has a strong attachment to his dog

extra part that can be fitted

The vacuum has a new attachment

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things

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to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things

I will compare these two items

to examine similarities and differences

Compare these two pictures.

to examine similarities and differences

Please compare these two pictures

to look at two or more things to see how they are alike or different

Please compare these two photos

having false beliefs not based in reality

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having false beliefs not based in reality

He is delusional if he thinks he will win

having false beliefs or ideas

He has a delusional belief that he can fly

to require something because it is necessary

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to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

agreement to do something

In scene

agreement to do something

He gave his consent

to give permission to do something

They consented to the new rules

not very intelligent

He is a simple minded person

having a simple or unsophisticated mind

The simple-minded man trusted everyone

not very clever

The simple-minded student failed the exam

in a tidy or clean manner

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in a tidy or clean manner

He folded his clothes neatly

in a clean and orderly way

She folded the clothes neatly

to make someone or something die

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to make someone or something die

The hunter killed the deer

to stop or end something

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to stop or end something

We had to kill the project

to make something die

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to make something die

The frost will kill the plants

to make someone die

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to make someone die

The soldiers killed the king

to be very funny or popular with an audience

The comedian killed the audience

to want something very much

I am killing for a slice of pizza

to make something stop working or operating

The company killed the project

a person who kills someone

The police caught the killer

to cause someone great emotional pain

His words killed me

to take something quickly with your hand

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to take something quickly with your hand

She reached out to grab the bag

to surround or be on all sides of something

The walls grab the garden

to get or take something with a fast movement

She grabbed her keys and left

to succeed in doing something, especially after effort

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to succeed in doing something, especially after effort

She worked hard to achieve her goals

to succeed in doing something after effort

You can achieve anything with hard work

to reach a goal or get a good result

You can achieve your goals with hard work

easy to see, hear, or understand

In scene

easy to see, hear, or understand

The answer is clear

to decide that someone is not guilty of a crime

The evidence helped to clear him of the crime

allowing light to pass through so objects behind can be seen clearly

The water in the lake is clear

free from obstacles or problems

The road ahead is clear

to the full extent

In scene

to the full extent

I fully agree with you

in a hopeful way

He fully expects to succeed

a person's area of skill or knowledge

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a person's area of skill or knowledge

That project is right in his wheelhouse

a small enclosed structure on a boat where the steering is done

The captain stayed in the wheelhouse

something extra that can be used if needed

In scene

something extra that can be used if needed

We need a backup plan

a second version of something kept safe

Always keep a backup of your files

something extra that can be used if needed

I have a backup plan

extra help or resources

The police called for backup

to make something new or bring into existence

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to make something new or bring into existence

I want to create a new account

a clear understanding of a situation

In scene

a clear understanding of a situation

She has a deep insight into the problem

a response to a question

In scene

a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

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in a simple or straightforward way; merely

It is simply a matter of time

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

In scene

in a simple or straightforward way; merely

I simply wanted to help

in a simple or straightforward manner

She explained it simply

used to emphasize a statement

It is simply amazing

having the latest information or knowledge

In scene

having the latest information or knowledge

Keep your software up to date

having the latest information

Please keep me up to date

a large number of something

In scene

a large number of something

There are dozens of birds in the garden

a group of twelve

There were dozens of people waiting in line

a large number of things, each group containing twelve

He bought dozens of red roses

a group of twelve

I have dozens of pencils

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

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

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

In scene

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

What do you think of this movie

to have an idea or remember something

I can think of a better name

to have someone or something in your thoughts

I am thinking of my friends

to start talking about a topic

Can you think of any good movies

to have an idea or opinion about something

What do you think of this book

to have a conversation with someone

In scene

to have a conversation with someone

I need to speak to you

to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

I need to speak to you

to make someone feel understood or moved

This movie really speaks to me

to talk to someone seriously about their bad behavior or mistakes

The teacher had to speak to the student

to talk to someone

I need to speak to him

to have a conversation with someone

I want to speak to the manager

to predict something accurately

In scene

to predict something accurately

You called it when you said it would rain

to give a name to something

Let's call it a success

to stop an activity for now

Let us call it a day

good things that happen by chance

In scene

good things that happen by chance

I had some good luck

the force that causes good or bad things to happen

Luck can change quickly

to get something as a result of good luck

He lucked into this amazing job

to know the meaning of something

In scene

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

someone who has no concern for right or wrong

In scene

someone who has no concern for right or wrong

He is a dangerous sociopath

someone who has no concern for other people's feelings

The movie character was a dangerous sociopath

to take and hold someone so they cannot escape

In scene

to take and hold someone so they cannot escape

The police caught the thief

to change into a state

I got caught in the rain

to get hold of something that is moving

He caught the ball

to be unable to escape

The thief was caught by the police

nearly or essentially

In scene

nearly or essentially

I am pretty much finished

nearly completely

I have pretty much finished the work

to begin eating a meal

In scene

to begin eating a meal

Dinner is ready, dig in!

to start eating food

The food is ready so dig in

to establish a strong, secure position

The soldiers decided to dig in for the night

to refuse to change your position or opinion

He dug in and refused to change his mind

a feeling that something is true without proof

In scene

a feeling that something is true without proof

I had an intuition that he was lying

a very sad or terrible event that causes great suffering

In scene

a very sad or terrible event that causes great suffering

It was a great tragedy

a very sad or terrible event

The car accident was a tragedy

a type of entertainment that deals with serious, sad events

Shakespeare wrote many tragedies

a physical thing that you can see and touch

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a physical thing that you can see and touch

It is a small object

to say that you do not agree with something

I object to this plan

a thing that you plan to achieve

Our main object is to succeed

a noun or pronoun that is affected by the action of a verb in a sentence

Identify the object in the sentence

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