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The Mentalist — Season 7 Episode 10

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to make something better

In scene

to make something better

I want to improve my skills

to become better

His English is improving

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

In scene

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

He felt deeply hurt

to cause physical or emotional damage to someone or something

Don't hurt your brother

to make someone feel physical pain

Don't hurt your knee

feeling sad or offended

She felt hurt by his words

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

In scene

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a piece of a whole

In scene

a piece of a whole

The engine has many parts

a character in a play or film

He played a small part

to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

to the degree that

In scene

to the degree that

As far as the law allows we can do it

to the degree that

As far as I know he is right

to the extent that something is true or relevant

As far as I know he is coming

concerning or in relation to

As far as I am concerned this is appropriate

a part of an organization

In scene

a part of an organization

He works in the sales department

a part of a large organization that does a specific job

In scene

a part of a large organization that does a specific job

She works in the marketing department

a particular area of activity or interest

He works in the sales department

a part of a store or organization

This is the clothing department

to become or make something greater or more intense

In scene

to become or make something greater or more intense

They decided to escalate production

to become more serious or intense

The conflict continued to escalate

to become or make something greater or more serious

The tension began to escalate

to increase in severity or scale

Tensions began to escalate

relating to love or strong emotional attachment

In scene

relating to love or strong emotional attachment

They had a romantic dinner

showing or expressing love

He is a romantic man

to change the direction you are facing or moving

In scene

to change the direction you are facing or moving

Turn around and look at me

to make something become something else

The new manager turned the business around

to make a bad situation much better

The new plan will turn around the company

to become disoriented or lost

I turned around in the woods

a complete change in direction or opinion

The sudden turnaround in his opinion was surprising

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

a short trip or escape from a place

In scene

a short trip or escape from a place

We need a weekend getaway

not including (someone or something)

In scene

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

in or to a place that is not inside a building

In scene

in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

used to emphasize that something is true

In scene

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

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

as much as is needed

In scene

as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

This is enough for me

to know and remember something or someone that you have seen before

In scene

to know and remember something or someone that you have seen before

I didn't recognize him at first

to accept that something is true or important

They finally recognized the need for change

to move around quickly or busily

In scene

to move around quickly or busily

The children are running around in the garden

to be very busy doing many things

I have been running around all day

to go back to a place or activity

In scene

to go back to a place or activity

I will get back to work

to get something again after losing it

I want to get back my book

to improve a relationship with someone after a problem

They decided to get back together

to do something bad to someone who did something bad to you

He wanted to get back at her

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

making someone want to know or learn more

The book is very interesting

the best or highest level ever done

In scene

the best or highest level ever done

He broke the world record

a flat disc that stores music or sound

I listen to music on an old record

a written or spoken account of facts or events

The police have a record of the accident

to store sound, video, or information for later use

Please record the meeting

to suddenly become unconscious

In scene

to suddenly become unconscious

She fainted from the heat

weak

She felt faint after the long walk

very small or weak

I heard a faint sound

lacking strength or energy

The sound was faint

feeling a loss of hope

In scene

feeling a loss of hope

He felt desperate after the accident

feeling that you have no other choice

They were desperate for help

used to emphasize a statement

In scene

used to emphasize a statement

It is very cold indeed

liquid that comes out of your skin when you are hot or working hard

In scene

liquid that comes out of your skin when you are hot or working hard

He wiped the perspiration from his forehead

an arrangement to keep something for you (like a table or room)

In scene

an arrangement to keep something for you (like a table or room)

I have a reservation for tonight

a feeling of uncertainty or hesitation about something

I have some reservations about this plan

an area of land set aside for a specific group of people

They visited a large reservation

a set plan or expected way of doing things

We have a reservation at the restaurant

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to tell someone something

In scene

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

the air taken into the lungs

In scene

the air taken into the lungs

Take a deep breath

used to say yes or to show agreement

In scene

used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will come

a series of lessons on a particular subject

I am taking an English course

one part of a meal, such as a starter or main dish

The first course was soup

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

one part of a meal, such as a starter or main dish

I liked the main course

a planned way or path to follow

The ship changed its course

a continuous period of time

During the course of the day

a way of doing something

The ship changed its course

an area of land used for a sport or activity

The golf course is very large

a series of classes or lessons on a particular subject

I am taking an English course

to say something to get information

In scene

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

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 give more details about something

In scene

to give more details about something

Could you please elaborate on that

very detailed and complicated

She made an elaborate plan

to make something larger or greater

In scene

to make something larger or greater

They increased the price

becoming larger or greater

The number of visitors has increased

made larger or greater

There is an increased risk

to go into a place

In scene

to go into a place

Please go in

(of the sun) to be covered by clouds

The sun went in behind the clouds

to start criticizing or opposing someone

The media will go in on the politician

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

coming after the current one

In scene

coming after the current one

See you next week

close to or beside something

She sat in the next seat

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

to stop speaking, especially to be quiet

In scene

to stop speaking, especially to be quiet

Please shut up and listen

to stop talking or make someone stop talking

Please shut up

to make someone stop talking

Just shut up and listen

to stop talking or to tell someone else to be silent

Please shut up while I am working

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

In scene

the early part of the day

I drink coffee in the morning

informal word for police officers

In scene

informal word for police officers

The cops arrived at the scene

a member of the police force

The cops arrived quickly

informal term for members of the police force

The cops arrived quickly

the study or record of past events

In scene

the study or record of past events

I love reading about history

a shared past relationship or experience with someone

They have a long history together

a written account of past events

We learn history at school

the things that happened in the past

We learn history at school

used to show you do not care or it does not matter

In scene

used to show you do not care or it does not matter

Whatever, I don't care

no matter what

Do whatever you want

used to refer to something not specified

You can eat whatever you want

used to say that it does not matter which one or what happens

I will stay whatever happens

a process of talking to reach an agreement

In scene

a process of talking to reach an agreement

The negotiation took several hours

someone who takes something

In scene

someone who takes something

Is there a taker for this offer?

having a lot of things to do

In scene

having a lot of things to do

I am very busy today

having a lot of work or activity to do

I am busy today

having a lot of things to do

This is a busy street

similar to a place for holidays or vacations

In scene

similar to a place for holidays or vacations

The hotel has a very resortish feel

to feel sudden strong fear

In scene

to feel sudden strong fear

Don't panic

to make someone feel sudden strong fear

The loud noise began to panic the animals

very close to death

In scene

very close to death

The plant is dying

very wanting to do something

I am dying to see you

something that is annoying or difficult to deal with

In scene

something that is annoying or difficult to deal with

It is such a hassle to find parking

to keep bothering someone

Stop hassling me

to annoy or trouble someone

Stop hassling me

the place where something happens

In scene

the place where something happens

Police arrived at the scene

a section of a play, movie, or story

In scene

a section of a play, movie, or story

The first scene of the movie was sad

an emotional or angry public outburst

Please do not make a scene

a type of activity or social group that someone likes or is interested in

She is part of the local art scene

to feel concern about something

In scene

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

used to add force to a statement

In scene

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

happening a short time ago

In scene

happening a short time ago

This is a recent photo

happening or done not long ago

This is a recent photo

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

In scene

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

to learn or be told something

In scene

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

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 have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to give information about something to a person or organization

In scene

to give information about something to a person or organization

Please call it in as soon as you see the accident

having physical injuries

In scene

having physical injuries

The wounded soldier walked slowly

to cause physical harm to someone or something

The knife wounded his finger

people who have been hurt in an accident or war

They helped the wounded after the accident

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

a sudden, dangerous physical reaction to an allergy

In scene

a sudden, dangerous physical reaction to an allergy

The patient went into shock after the medicine

a sudden painful feeling from electricity passing through the body

I felt a shock when I touched the wire

a sudden feeling of surprise or upset

It was a big shock

the main thought or argument you are making

In scene

the main thought or argument you are making

I see your point

to aim or show direction with something

He pointed to the door

a specific time or stage in a process

At this point we can stop

a sharp or pointed end

The point of the pencil is sharp

a small electronic device that receives messages

In scene

a small electronic device that receives messages

He used a pager in the 90s

the act of stealing from a place or person

In scene

the act of stealing from a place or person

The police investigated the robbery

the crime of stealing things

In scene

the crime of stealing things

The police are investigating the robbery

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

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

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

many times or often

I use my computer often

to say something about someone or something

In scene

to say something about someone or something

He mentioned the book to me

to speak about something briefly

He didn't mention the price

to speak about something briefly

Please mention your experience in the letter

to do something incorrectly

In scene

to do something incorrectly

I messed up the test

to make something messy or disorganized

You messed up my room

to damage or make something bad

Do not mess up this task

to go around asking people for support or votes

In scene

to go around asking people for support or votes

They are canvassing for the election

to ask people for their opinions or votes

In scene

to ask people for their opinions or votes

They will canvass the voters

very good or impressive

In scene

very good or impressive

The view is incredible

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

a flying vehicle with rotating blades

In scene

a flying vehicle with rotating blades

The helicopter landed on the roof

to go somewhere together with someone

In scene

to go somewhere together with someone

I will go with you to the store

to pick or select something

In scene

to pick or select something

I will go with the red car

to look good or be suitable together

This tie goes with your suit

to be or become involved with someone or something

I want to go with someone who is kind

the day you receive your wages

In scene

the day you receive your wages

I usually pay my bills on payday

a large amount of money earned from a deal or event

The successful deal resulted in a big payday

to take something off or out of something

In scene

to take something off or out of something

He helped unload the car

to express your feelings or thoughts strongly

I need to unload my feelings

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

I will work till five

a machine used to keep money in a shop

The cashier opened the till

up to the time when

Wait till tomorrow

up to the time when

Wait till she arrives

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

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

In scene

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

a part of a surface or space

In scene

a part of a surface or space

This is a quiet area

a part of a place

This is a play area for children

a subject or part of a situation

He is an expert in this area

to be the person in control of something

In scene

to be the person in control of something

She is in charge of the department

having control or authority

She is in charge of the project

content

He is in charge of this project

a situation that is wild, confusing, and hard to control

In scene

a situation that is wild, confusing, and hard to control

This project was a total rodeo

a public competition or show with horse riding and cattle skills

He participated in a rodeo last summer

without any doubt

In scene

without any doubt

I will definitely come

trying to catch or follow someone or something

In scene

trying to catch or follow someone or something

The dog is chasing the ball

a deep state where a person cannot wake up

In scene

a deep state where a person cannot wake up

He has been in a coma for two weeks

a deep unconscious state for a long time

He is in a coma

enjoyable or good

In scene

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

to control and make a car or other vehicle move

In scene

to control and make a car or other vehicle move

He drove the car fast

a large number of people or things moving together

People arrived in a large drove

to cause someone to have a strong feeling or reaction

His words drove me to tears

to control and make a vehicle move

He drove his car to work

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