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The Mentalist — Season 5 Episode 2

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CEFR level

nearly, in effect

In scene

nearly, in effect

It is practically finished

almost, in effect

He has practically finished the work

to say something that is not true

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to say something that is not true

Do not lie to me

to be in a flat position on a surface

I like to lie on the beach

to be in a particular place or state

The village lies in the valley

to control and move a vehicle

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to control and move a vehicle

I am driving a car

to make someone feel or do something

He is driving me crazy

to make money for a business

This strategy is driving profit

to see something for a very short time

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to see something for a very short time

I caught a glimpse of the bird

a pot used to make and serve tea

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a pot used to make and serve tea

The teapot is on the table

to make something happen

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to make something happen

Rain makes plants grow

to be reasonable or understandable

This explanation makes sense

to get money as payment for work

He makes a lot of money

to try to find out the facts about something

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to try to find out the facts about something

The police will investigate the crime

to try to find out the truth about something

The police will investigate the crime

a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

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a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

She went to the cinema with her boyfriend

a man who is in a romantic relationship

He has a boyfriend

a regular male romantic partner

My boyfriend is a doctor

to take part in a fight or war

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to take part in a fight or war

They fought for their freedom

touching someone lightly to make them laugh

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touching someone lightly to make them laugh

The tickling made the baby laugh

to make something bigger or heavier

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to make something bigger or heavier

Farmers fatten their cows for the market

to make something clear or understandable

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to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain this

a statement that makes something clear

Please explain the rules to me

to make something clear or easy to understand

Can you explain this math problem to me

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

Can you explain this rule

a place where sick people are treated

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a place where sick people are treated

I went to the hospital for a checkup

a place where sick people receive treatment

In scene

a place where sick people receive treatment

He is in the hospital

a place where sick people are treated

He works at the hospital

a place where sick people are treated

The medical center is very busy today

a document or proof of someone's skills or identity

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a document or proof of someone's skills or identity

She provided her credentials for the job

to crush food with your teeth

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to crush food with your teeth

You must chew your food thoroughly

to use your teeth to crush something

Chew your food well

to use your teeth to break down food

You should chew your food well

an expression of surprise or amazement

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an expression of surprise or amazement

Whoa, look at that!

to talk quickly and continuously

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to talk quickly and continuously

They chatter all day

to speak quickly and continuously

She started to chatter

the force that pulls something in

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the force that pulls something in

The vacuum has strong suction

the force that pulls things in

Use suction to lift the glass

to get or receive something

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to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

not good or convincing

In scene

not good or convincing

That is a lame excuse

unable to walk normally because of an injury or problem with a leg or foot

The horse is lame

not good or convincing

That is a lame excuse

to learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

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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

to make someone believe or do something

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to make someone believe or do something

I tried to convince him to come

making someone agree to do something

I convinced him to join us

able to make someone believe something is true

I convinced him to come

any object or matter

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any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

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any object or matter

I don't have anything

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

a device used for heating or cooking food

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a device used for heating or cooking food

The stove is hot

used to tell someone to be quiet

In scene

used to tell someone to be quiet

Shh, be quiet

a sound used to tell someone to be silent

Shh the movie has started

a sound used to tell someone to be quiet

He made a shh sound

a place where students study after high school

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a place where students study after high school

She is studying at college

despite that; nevertheless

In scene

despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

to find an answer to something

In scene

to find an answer to something

She can solve this puzzle

to find a way to deal with a problem

I can solve this math problem

to find an answer to something

I can solve this puzzle

to find an answer to a problem

They solved the problem

no longer living

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no longer living

His late father was a doctor

tardy

I am late for work

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

not on time

I am late for work

an unknown or unspecified person

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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

used to say something positive despite a problem

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used to say something positive despite a problem

It was cold but at least we had a heater

not less than; at the very least

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not less than; at the very least

At least three people came

to a small degree

I am not in the least bit worried

the smallest in amount or degree

This is the least expensive room

the ability to form pictures in your mind

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the ability to form pictures in your mind

She has a great imagination

the ability to form new ideas or pictures in your mind

She has a vivid imagination

to make a light, repeated laughing sound

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to make a light, repeated laughing sound

The children started to giggle

to laugh in a quiet, high-pitched way

She started to giggle at the joke

to laugh in a quiet, high-pitched way

I heard a small giggle from the room

a high, clear sound made by blowing air through lips

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a high, clear sound made by blowing air through lips

I heard a soft whistling

to push air out of your lungs

In scene

to push air out of your lungs

Inhale deeply and exhale slowly

someone who uses something

In scene

someone who uses something

The user is logged in

to keep doing something

In scene

to keep doing something

Please continue reading

to keep happening or doing something

The rain continued all day

the act of keeping something going

They decided to continue the meeting

to go on doing something

He continued his studies

involving imagination and original ideas

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involving imagination and original ideas

She has a creative mind

having the ability to make new things or ideas

She is a very creative artist

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

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

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taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

Be careful

making little or no noise

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making little or no noise

Please speak quietly

to find something or someone pleasing

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to find something or someone pleasing

I admire her courage

to look at something with pleasure and respect

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to look at something with pleasure and respect

I admire your work

to like and think well of someone or something

I admire your courage

to give an impression of being something

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to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

the part of the mind you are not aware of

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the part of the mind you are not aware of

It is stored in your subconscious

to tell someone about something

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to tell someone about something

Please notify us of any changes

to inform someone about something

In scene

to inform someone about something

Please notify us when you arrive

ready to face danger or pain

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ready to face danger or pain

She is a brave girl

to face a difficult or dangerous situation without fear

She braved the heavy rain to go out

not thinking about danger or results

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not thinking about danger or results

He is a careless driver

the day before today

In scene

the day before today

It rained yesterday

a period of staying in bed to recover from illness or injury

In scene

a period of staying in bed to recover from illness or injury

The doctor ordered complete bed rest for the patient

a period of staying in bed to recover from illness or injury

The doctor ordered complete bed rest

a period of time when a sick or injured person must stay in bed

He is on strict bed rest

a time of resting in bed to get better from an illness or injury

Complete bed rest will help you get better

a period of time spent lying down to recover

The doctor recommended bed rest

serving as a standard example

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serving as a standard example

This is a classic example

a work of high quality that is widely admired

This book is a classic

a question or situation that causes difficulty

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a question or situation that causes difficulty

This math problem is hard

a phrase used to say that something is not a problem or to respond to thanks

Thanks for the help, it was no problem

something that is difficult to deal with

I have a problem with my car

without any difficulty

This is a big problem

the separate parts at the end of your foot

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the separate parts at the end of your foot

I hurt my toe

to follow rules or orders

You need to toe the line

to look at something with effort

In scene

to look at something with effort

He peered through the window

a person who is at the same level as you

She is respected by her peers

a member of the nobility in the UK

He is a peer

to place something somewhere

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to place something somewhere

He sets his bag on the floor

to put something in a particular position

She sets the vase on the table

for all time

In scene

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at any time; in all your life

In scene

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

at no time

I will not ever go back

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

the physical structure of a person or animal

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the physical structure of a person or animal

Exercise is good for our bodies

groups of people working together for a purpose

International bodies work together for peace

the whole physical structure of a person or animal

We should take care of our bodies

to think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

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

coming after all others; the only one left

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coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

coming immediately before the present

In scene

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

to become an adult

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to become an adult

I want to be a doctor when I grow up

to become older

Children grow up quickly

to a certain limit or amount

The price can grow up to fifty dollars

to become an adult

I want to be a pilot when I grow up

to cut or grip with the teeth

In scene

to cut or grip with the teeth

The dog wants to bite the toy

a small amount of food to eat

I had a quick bite

an injury from an animal's teeth

He has a dog bite on his leg

a short part of a speech or performance

I heard a sound bite on the news

an object used to hurt or attack someone

In scene

an object used to hurt or attack someone

He has a dangerous weapon

to supply with weapons

They will weaponize the drones

an object used for fighting or attacking

The suspect dropped the weapon

an object used to attack or defend

He was carrying a weapon

to hit someone repeatedly

They beat up the thief

to criticize someone harshly

The reporter beat up the politician over his policies

to hit or damage something repeatedly

The storm beat up the old shed

old and in bad condition

He drives a beat-up car

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to cover a certain area or distance

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to cover a certain area or distance

The garden extends to the river

to make something longer

I want to extend my visa

to give or provide something

I would like to extend my thanks

to say words to someone

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to say words to someone

I can speak English

at this very moment

I am speaking right now

to communicate using words in a particular language

Do you speak Spanish

to say words to someone

Please speak slowly

to say words to someone

He speaks to the crowd

one thousand thousand

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one thousand thousand

A million people live here

to take place and affect someone

In scene

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning it

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to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

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 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 receive something that is offered

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to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to believe something is true without proof

In scene

to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

to accept or endure something

You should take it as a gift

to accept a situation as it is

You have to take it as it is

to accept a difficult situation

I cannot take it anymore

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

meaningless or unintelligible speech

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meaningless or unintelligible speech

He was talking complete gibberish

to send out a program or message to many people

In scene

to send out a program or message to many people

The news is broadcast every evening

a radio or television show

I watched a live broadcast

to bring or come together in one place

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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

to fulfill a need or requirement

In scene

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

a person who is important or known

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a person who is important or known

He is a leading figure in politics

a written symbol representing a number

The figure is written here

the form or shape of a person or thing

It is a strange figure

to understand something after thinking

I can't figure it out

in a worried or uneasy way

In scene

in a worried or uneasy way

He waited for the news nervously

to think about something constantly

In scene

to think about something constantly

He obsesses over his grades

to think about something too much

Don't obsess over the small details

a piece of jewelry worn around the neck

In scene

a piece of jewelry worn around the neck

She wears a beautiful necklace

substances used to treat illness or pain

In scene

substances used to treat illness or pain

The doctor prescribed some drugs for my fever

illegal chemical substances that people take for their effects

Illegal drugs are very dangerous

a chemical that affects the body

Some drugs are used to treat illnesses

the flat green part of a tree or plant

In scene

the flat green part of a tree or plant

Many leaves fall from the tree in autumn

to go away from a place or person

I will leave now

a very thin, flat piece of a material

He used a thin leaf of gold for decoration

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

He accepted the job offer

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