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The Mentalist — Season 5 Episode 22

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an expression of surprise or admiration

In scene

an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

a word used to show shock or amazement

In scene

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

feeling or showing pleasure

In scene

feeling or showing pleasure

I am very happy today

feeling or showing pleasure

I am happy today

to say something to get information

In scene

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to come into someone's mind

In scene

to come into someone's mind

It didn't occur to me

to start to love someone

In scene

to start to love someone

He fell for her instantly

to be tricked into believing something false

I fell for the trick

to start to like or love someone

I think he is falling for her

to lose your balance and almost fall

In scene

to lose your balance and almost fall

I tripped over a rock

to cause a device to turn on or start working

The sensor tripped the alarm

to see or experience things that are not real

He started to trip after taking the pill

a travel from one place to another

Have a nice trip

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

In scene

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

In scene

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

to show or imply something

In scene

to show or imply something

The evidence suggests he is guilty

to offer an idea for consideration

I suggest we go home

used to express anger or emphasis

In scene

used to express anger or emphasis

Go to hell

a place of torment after death

I don't believe in hell

a state of great pain or misery

Life was hell for him

a person regarded as contemptible or worthless

In scene

a person regarded as contemptible or worthless

He is absolute scum

a picture taken with a camera

In scene

a picture taken with a camera

I took a photo

a printed or digital image made with a camera

I took a photo of the cat

not one of two people or things

In scene

not one of two people or things

Neither of the students is here

used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

I don't like it. Neither do I

not one or the other

Neither book is good

not one or the other

The box is neither big nor small

easy to see or notice

In scene

easy to see or notice

There is a distinct smell of smoke

not the same as others

These two ideas are distinct

clearly different and noticeable in a good way

This flavor has a distinct taste

a short stay between parts of a journey

In scene

a short stay between parts of a journey

We had a long layover in London

from a time

In scene

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

In scene

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

any person

In scene

any person

Is anybody here

any person

Does anybody want cake?

a person, not a specific one

I didn't see anybody

to stop living in a place

In scene

to stop living in a place

He moved out of the apartment

to leave a location or begin moving forward in a group or formation

We have to move out of the apartment today

to leave a place where you have been living

I will move out next week

to go and live somewhere else

They decided to move out of the apartment

a place where sick people are treated

In scene

a place where sick people are treated

I went to the hospital for a checkup

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 place where sick people receive treatment

He is in the hospital

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

the use of physical force to hurt someone

In scene

the use of physical force to hurt someone

Violence is never the answer

an unknown or unspecified person

In scene

an unknown or unspecified person

Somebody is at the door

a person of importance or high status

She acts like she is really somebody

an unknown person

I need somebody to help me

to go from one place to another

In scene

to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

to wait or stop

In scene

to wait or stop

Please hold on a moment

power or influence over someone

He has a firm hold on the team

to hold something tightly or keep it

Hold on to the rail

to keep something in a particular position or state

Hold on to your ticket

to keep a firm hold of something

Please hold on to the railing

to cover a surface with color using paint

In scene

to cover a surface with color using paint

I will paint the wall

a liquid used to cover surfaces with color

The paint is blue

to make a picture using paint

She likes to paint

to give a particular impression of someone or something

The report paints a sad picture of the situation

a person who works for a job

In scene

a person who works for a job

He is a hard worker

the child of your aunt or uncle

In scene

the child of your aunt or uncle

She is my cousin

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

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

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

an unspecified place

In scene

an unspecified place

Let us go someplace quiet

an unspecified place

I want to go someplace quiet

an unspecified place

Let's go someplace quiet

at any time

In scene

at any time

Call me whenever you want

at any time that is suitable

Come visit whenever you like

an opinion or suggestion about what to do

In scene

an opinion or suggestion about what to do

I need some advice

an opinion about what someone should do

I need your advice

paying great attention to small details

In scene

paying great attention to small details

He is very meticulous about his work

paying great attention to small details

She is meticulous about her work

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

a person who works with another in a business or activity

In scene

a person who works with another in a business or activity

He is my business partner

a person you do something with

She is my business partner

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

She lives with her partner

a person you work or play with

I have a new dance partner

in the direction of someone or something

In scene

in the direction of someone or something

She walked towards the door

connected with the way people live together in groups

In scene

connected with the way people live together in groups

This is a major social issue

a gathering of people for fun or social interaction

We went to a social last night

connected with interacting with other people

He is a very social person

a soft covering for a floor

In scene

a soft covering for a floor

The carpet is red

a small brown bird with a short tail

In scene

a small brown bird with a short tail

The partridge lives in the forest

a short time ago

In scene

a short time ago

I recently moved here

a short time ago

I recently started a new job

free from strong emotion; relaxed

In scene

free from strong emotion; relaxed

Please stay calm

not feeling worried or angry

In scene

not feeling worried or angry

He stayed calm during the exam

to make calm or relaxed

The music calmed her

to start doing something

In scene

to start doing something

We are off to a good start

to stay out of sight or avoid attention

In scene

to stay out of sight or avoid attention

He decided to lay low for a while

to cause someone or something to lose power or become weak

The flu laid him low

to avoid attracting attention

You should lay low until the situation improves

to follow the movement or development of something

In scene

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

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

In scene

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me may I pass

to ask someone to pardon you

Please excuse my foolish error

a reason given to explain or justify an action

He has a good excuse

a reason given to explain a mistake

Do not make an excuse for being late

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

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

In scene

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

to feel very sad because someone has died

In scene

to feel very sad because someone has died

They mourn the loss of their friend

making someone want to know or learn more

In scene

making someone want to know or learn more

The book is very interesting

a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something

In scene

a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something

This book is very interesting

causing curiosity or attention

This is an interesting story

to make sounds showing you think something is funny

In scene

to make sounds showing you think something is funny

He laughs at the joke

something funny that makes people smile or make sounds of amusement

That joke was a good laugh

the sound made when happy or amused

I heard her laugh

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

the central part or point

In scene

the central part or point

He is in the middle of the room

covered with water or another liquid

In scene

covered with water or another liquid

The grass is wet

to make something wet or damp

Wet the cloth first

completely wrong about something

You are completely wet if you think that

lacking courage or strength of character

He is too wet to stand up for himself

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

In scene

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

Be careful

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

In scene

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I wake up early in the morning

a short way to say 'good morning'

In scene

a short way to say 'good morning'

Morning, how are you?

the early part of the day before noon

In scene

the early part of the day before noon

I drink coffee in the morning

the early part of the day

I drink coffee in the morning

a strong feeling that something is true

In scene

a strong feeling that something is true

She has a strong belief in justice

a principle or standard that someone thinks is important

He holds a strong belief in honesty

not easy to do or deal with

In scene

not easy to do or deal with

This is a tough question

demanding or hard on someone

The teacher is very tough

having a lot of strength or bravery

He is a tough man

used to say that something is bad but the speaker does not care

Tough luck for you

a reason for doing something

In scene

a reason for doing something

He had no motive to lie

a different one

In scene

a different one

I want to go somewhere else

besides or in addition to what is mentioned

Who else is coming?

in a different way

How else can I do this

existing as a fact

In scene

existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

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 serve as a false appearance for something

In scene

to serve as a false appearance for something

They used the store as a front

a particular area of activity or interest

They are working on the diplomatic front

a public activity used to hide a secret illegal activity

The event was a front for his illegal activities

the side that faces forward

Sit in the front of the car

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

Please stand at the front of the line

to give someone something before they pay for it

Can you front me the money until Friday

the forward edge of an advancing mass of air

A cold front is moving in

the forward part of something

Stand at the front of the line

a young male person

In scene

a young male person

The young lad helped me with my bags

a boy or young man

He is a bright lad

relating to medical treatment or practice

In scene

relating to medical treatment or practice

This is a clinical study

to move back to a place

In scene

to move back to a place

I will go back to my house

to go again to a place or topic

I want to go back to my home

the person that or any person that

In scene

the person that or any person that

Whoever arrives first wins

the person who

In scene

the person who

Whoever knows the answer should raise their hand

to be referred to by a particular name

In scene

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to be familiar with someone or something

In scene

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

to not allow something to happen

In scene

to not allow something to happen

Smoking is forbidden here

to not allow something

My parents forbid me to go out

to tell someone they are not allowed to do something

They forbid smoking in the office

to tell someone they are not allowed to do something

Heavy rain forbids us from leaving

hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks

In scene

hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks

He has a long beard

a person who hides someone's real relationship or identity

He used his friend as a beard to hide his true relationship

to treat someone as if they are less intelligent

In scene

to treat someone as if they are less intelligent

Stop patronizing me

to give money to a business by buying from it

We should patronize local businesses

to make someone or something die

In scene

to make someone or something die

The hunter killed the deer

to stop or end something

In scene

to stop or end something

We had to kill the project

to make something die

In scene

to make something die

The frost will kill the plants

to make someone die

In scene

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

unable to hear

In scene

unable to hear

He is deaf

to be very sure about something

In scene

to be very sure about something

I bet he is late

to risk money on a game or race

He bet on the red car

the most suitable or helpful option

Taking the train is your best bet

to think something is likely true

I bet he will arrive late

to rest with your eyes closed

In scene

to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

to be in a particular place

In scene

to be in a particular place

The company is located in London

to discover where something is

I cannot locate my keys

large systems of stars, gas, and dust in space

In scene

large systems of stars, gas, and dust in space

The Milky Way is our galaxy

a large system of stars, gas, and dust in space

Our galaxy is the Milky Way

a very large group of stars in space

The Milky Way is our galaxy

a person who does not believe in a religion

In scene

a person who does not believe in a religion

He is an unbeliever

from a country that is not your own

In scene

from a country that is not your own

I like learning foreign languages

from or about another country

I want to learn a foreign language

from another country or culture

This custom is foreign to me

to say you will not do or accept something

In scene

to say you will not do or accept something

He refused the offer

to say that you will not do something

He refused to help me

to say that you will not do or accept something

He refused the offer

waste material that is thrown away

Please take out the refuse

to move into a room or building

In scene

to move into a room or building

Please come in

to be sold or found in a particular form

This dress comes in red

to have a part or role in a situation

Where does the expert come in

to finish in a particular position in a competition

She came in second in the race

to arrive or finish in a position

She came in first in the race

to be useful in a situation

This tool will come in handy later

to become involved in a situation

They asked me to come in on the project

to make a mental link between two things

In scene

to make a mental link between two things

I associate summer with the beach

a person you work with

He is my associate

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