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The Mentalist — Season 4 Episode 8

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to send a written message by phone

In scene

to send a written message by phone

Please text me later

a piece of writing

In scene

a piece of writing

Please read this text carefully

a written message sent on a phone

I sent him a text

to send a written message by phone

I will text you later

in any place or situation

In scene

in any place or situation

You can go wherever you want

in any place or situation

You can sit wherever you like

to call out loudly

In scene

to call out loudly

Don't holler at me

the crime of taking something that does not belong to you

In scene

the crime of taking something that does not belong to you

He was arrested for theft

a feeling of being bad or wrong about something you did

In scene

a feeling of being bad or wrong about something you did

He felt a deep sense of shame

to make someone feel bad about something they did

They shamed him for lying

a feeling of sadness or disappointment

It is a shame that the store is closed

in a way that holds something very tightly

In scene

in a way that holds something very tightly

He held my hand tight

fitting very closely to the body

This shirt is too tight

having a very small difference between two sides or amounts

The election result was very tight

in a comfortable and safe way

You will sleep tight

having a very small difference between two sides or amounts

The schedule is very tight

hard to deal with

We are in a tight situation

held strongly in place

The lid of the jar is tight

unwilling to spend money

He is too tight to pay for dinner

having strong control or rules

Security at the airport is tight

to make certain that something happens

In scene

to make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

having no doubt; confident

Make sure of the facts

to do something to be certain that a situation is as you want it to be

Make sure the door is locked

to check that something is true or correct

Make sure the door is locked

to say that you accept or agree with something

In scene

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

not hard to do or understand

In scene

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

informal term for the police

In scene

informal term for the police

The five o is coming

the number 50

I am fifty years old

to make small, simple drawings while not paying full attention

In scene

to make small, simple drawings while not paying full attention

I like to doodle in my notebook during boring meetings

to make small, simple drawings

I like to doodle in my notebook

to draw simple, quick pictures without thinking much

She was just doodling on the paper while waiting

a simple drawing or sketch

This is just a little doodle

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

used to call attention or express surprise

In scene

used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

to take part in an activity

In scene

to take part in an activity

Would you like to join in?

the floor of a building below the current one

In scene

the floor of a building below the current one

He is downstairs

providing help or benefit

In scene

providing help or benefit

He is a very helpful person

in the direction in front

In scene

in the direction in front

There is a hotel up ahead

a subject or part of a situation

In scene

a subject or part of a situation

He is an expert in this area

a part of a surface or space

This is a quiet area

a part of a place

This is a play area for children

to move something to a position

In scene

to move something to a position

Put the book on the table

to make someone go through a difficult situation

The mistake put him in a difficult situation

to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put this

to direct your attention or effort toward something

She put all her energy into the project

to want something that someone else has

In scene

to want something that someone else has

He coveted his neighbor's new car

to cause something to go somewhere

In scene

to cause something to go somewhere

I will send him to school

to send information to someone

In scene

to send information to someone

I will send an email to him

moving ahead in a direction

Please send the letter to my house

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I send to do this

to move something from one place to another

In scene

to move something from one place to another

She takes her umbrella to school

to make something happen

It takes courage to try new things

to require something

It takes time to learn a language

to get or receive something

He takes the key

to use time doing something

In scene

to use time doing something

She spent the day reading

very tired or lacking energy

I am completely spent

to give money in exchange for something

He spent all his money

already used or consumed

The battery is spent

a low continuous sound

In scene

a low continuous sound

I heard a low hum in the room

to make a low continuous sound with your voice or mouth closed

In scene

to make a low continuous sound with your voice or mouth closed

She likes to hum a song

to make a low, continuous sound with your voice

She was humming a happy tune

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

to put clothes on someone

In scene

to put clothes on someone

She helped clothe the baby

an item of clothing

In scene

an item of clothing

He bought a new piece of clothing

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

to come into contact with someone or something

In scene

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

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

to make a serious promise or statement

In scene

to make a serious promise or statement

I swear to tell the truth

to make a very serious promise

I swear to tell the truth

to make a serious promise to do something

I swear to finish this work on time

to do something without planning

In scene

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something without planning it

In scene

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

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 by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

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 give someone the chance to take something

In scene

to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

a suggestion of something to be done or given

In scene

a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

causing admiration or respect

In scene

causing admiration or respect

The view from the top is impressive

causing admiration or wonder

Her performance was impressive

a liquid used to cover surfaces with color

In scene

a liquid used to cover surfaces with color

The paint is blue

to give a particular impression of someone or something

In scene

to give a particular impression of someone or something

The report paints a sad picture of the situation

to cover a surface with color using paint

I will paint the wall

to make a picture using paint

She likes to paint

happening now and not finished

In scene

happening now and not finished

The investigation is ongoing

to be sent to prison

In scene

to be sent to prison

The thief will go down for five years

to become less in amount or size

The prices went down

to move to a lower position or level

The elevator is going down

to take place or occur

Tell me what went down last night

to move from a higher place to a lower one

We will go down the stairs

to take place or occur

Tell me what went down at the party

perhaps

In scene

perhaps

Maybe he is late

possibly; used to express uncertainty

Maybe it will rain

something that might happen or be true

It is a maybe

to shock or frighten someone suddenly

In scene

to shock or frighten someone suddenly

You startled me

a small piece of cloth or paper used to wipe your mouth while eating

In scene

a small piece of cloth or paper used to wipe your mouth while eating

I used a napkin to wipe my mouth

a disposable pad used during menstruation

She bought a pack of napkins

a piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning during meals

I need a napkin

in a place that is away from the speaker

In scene

in a place that is away from the speaker

Look at the birds out there

present in the world or a place

There are many opportunities out there

strange or unusual

His ideas are a bit out there

in a place away from here

He is out there waiting for you

in a place away from here

There are many people out there

a thing made to be like another

In scene

a thing made to be like another

I made a copy of the document

to receive and understand a radio message

Copy that, loud and clear

to do something the same way as someone else

She tries to copy her sister

written material for printing or publishing

Please proofread the advertising copy

liked more than others

In scene

liked more than others

Blue is my favorite color

to mark as preferred

This is my favorite song

a small muscle in the face

In scene

a small muscle in the face

The mentalis muscle is located on the chin

to continue doing something

In scene

to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

In scene

to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

This book interests me

money paid for borrowing money

The bank charges a high interest rate

an activity that you enjoy doing in your free time

Reading is one of my interests

a financial or other involvement in something

He has an interest in the company

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

to provide with weapons or tools

In scene

to provide with weapons or tools

The soldiers were armed

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

This is the research arm of the company

a gun or other weapon used in fighting

He had to drop his arm

to achieve something

In scene

to achieve something

She finally made it

to cause something to become something

In scene

to cause something to become something

Make it a rule to arrive on time

to succeed in getting somewhere

I will make it to the concert

to cause something to be a certain way

Please make it easy

to stay alive or last through a difficult experience

Many people did not make it through the storm

to succeed in doing something

He worked hard to make it

to cause something to appear a certain way

Don't make it look so difficult

to prepare or create something

I will make it for dinner

to succeed in arriving at a place or achieving a goal

We will make it on time

to move something from one place to another

In scene

to move something from one place to another

Put your toys away

to not be in a place

He is away for the weekend

to the full extent or without holding back

He was working away

at a distance from here

The city is far away

something you say or write

In scene

something you say or write

He made a strong statement

a formal written or spoken expression of facts or opinions

He made a statement to the press

a written record of financial transactions or a formal account

I checked my bank statement

a large car with four-wheel drive

In scene

a large car with four-wheel drive

She bought a new SUV

a large amount of things that someone has gathered or won

In scene

a large amount of things that someone has gathered or won

Look at my shopping haul

to pull something heavy with effort

They had to haul the boat ashore

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

without any doubt

In scene

without any doubt

I will definitely come

to know or recognize something

In scene

to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

to say something to someone

Tell me your name

the permanent end of life

In scene

the permanent end of life

Everyone will die one day

a small cube with numbers used in games

Roll the die

to want something very much

I am dying for a coffee

very wanting to do something

I am dying to see the show

a person who has never done a particular activity

He is still a die here

very close to death

The plant is going to die soon

to stop living

The old tree died yesterday

to stop functioning or operating

My laptop died suddenly

to stop being alive

All living things will eventually die

to ask many people for information

In scene

to ask many people for information

I will ask around to find a good doctor

to go into a place or vehicle

In scene

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 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 measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

In scene

a measure of time, 1/60 of a minute

Wait for a second

an additional one of the same kind

I want a second helping

coming after the first

This is my second book

to formally express support for a proposal

I second the motion

a person you work with

In scene

a person you work with

He is my favorite co worker

an action that is against the law

In scene

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 take part in something

In scene

to take part in something

We want to involve everyone in the project

to be in a romantic relationship

In scene

to be in a romantic relationship

They are romantically involved

to have as a part or feature

The job involves a lot of travel

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

a plastic card used to buy things now and pay later

In scene

a plastic card used to buy things now and pay later

Can I pay by credit card

a small plastic card used to borrow money or pay for things later

I applied for a new credit card

a small plastic card used to pay for things by borrowing money

I paid with my credit card

a plastic card used to pay for things by borrowing money

I paid for the ticket with my credit card

a book for writing daily events

In scene

a book for writing daily events

I write in my diary every night

a book where you write down your planned events and appointments

I wrote the meeting in my diary

a person who is addicted to crack cocaine

In scene

a person who is addicted to crack cocaine

He acts like a crackhead

the place where someone lives or works

In scene

the place where someone lives or works

What is your home address

to think about and begin to solve a problem or question

We need to address the issue

to speak to or send something to someone

He addressed the crowd

a formal talk given to an audience

The president gave an address

connected to illegal drugs or drug trafficking

In scene

connected to illegal drugs or drug trafficking

The police are investigating a narco gang

a book for writing personal experiences

In scene

a book for writing personal experiences

I write in my journal every day

a serious newspaper or magazine

He reads a medical journal

to write down your thoughts or experiences in a personal notebook

I journal every morning

to separate into parts

In scene

to separate into parts

We split the apple

a banana served with ice cream and toppings

I ate a banana split for dessert

a position with legs extended in opposite directions

She can do the splits

to leave a place quickly

We need to split now

a small container for carrying money and personal items

In scene

a small container for carrying money and personal items

She put the money in her purse

to press your lips together tightly

She pursed her lips in anger

the amount of money given as a prize in a competition

The winner took home a large purse

a person who belongs to a group

In scene

a person who belongs to a group

He is a member of the club

to bring something back to your mind

I try to recall the answer

to find an answer to a problem or understand something

In scene

to find an answer to a problem or understand something

I need to figure out this puzzle

to find the answer to a problem or to understand how something works

I will figure out how to fix this

to understand something after thinking

I can't figure out how this works

to think or believe something is likely

I figured out it would rain

the probability that something will happen

In scene

the probability that something will happen

The odds of winning are low

a number that cannot be divided by two

Three is an odd number

happening or appearing sometimes but not often

I do odd jobs for my neighbors

different from what is normal or expected

He is a very odd man

a style of dance using rhythmic foot taps

In scene

a style of dance using rhythmic foot taps

She loves to tap dance

to dance by hitting the floor with metal-tipped shoes

He learned to tap dance as a child

to dance while making rhythmic sounds with metal plates on your shoes

She loves to tap dance

a style of dance where you tap your feet to make rhythm

They practiced the tap dance for weeks

a type of dance where you tap your feet to make rhythm

She likes to tap-dance

to give information to someone

In scene

to give information to someone

He told me the secret

to say something to someone

She told me a secret

to give information to someone

She told a story

to trick someone for your own advantage

In scene

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

In scene

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

many times or often

In scene

many times or often

I use my computer often

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

an item used in a performance

In scene

an item used in a performance

The sword is a prop

to support something so it stays upright

Prop the door open

public admiration or respect

You should give him props for his effort

to hold something up so it stays upright

Prop the ladder against the wall

a method for achieving something

In scene

a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

to go somewhere with someone

In scene

to go somewhere with someone

Do you want to come with me

to exist or happen at the same time as something

This phone comes with a charger.

to be provided or sold as part of something else

This phone comes with a charger

to be provided together with something

The phone comes with a charger

a person you work with

In scene

a person you work with

He is my colleague

to get or receive something

In scene

to get or receive something

She came into a lot of money

to be part of a situation

Money does not come into this decision

to go into a place

Please come into the room

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