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True Detective — Season 3 Episode 5

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to become less upset or excited

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to become less upset or excited

You need to calm down

to make calm or relaxed

He tried to calm down his angry friend

to become less angry or excited

Please calm down

a person who works with another in a business or activity

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a person who works with another in a business or activity

He is my business partner

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

In scene

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

She lives with her partner

a person you do something with

She is my business partner

a person you work or play with

I have a new dance partner

to arrive at a place

In scene

to arrive at a place

He rolled up at midnight

to move a window up to shut it

Please roll up the window because it is cold

to bend something into a tube shape

Roll up the map

to get ready to do something

It is time to roll up our sleeves

a thin, flat piece of fruit-flavored candy that you roll up to eat

She likes fruit roll ups

a formal decision in court that someone is guilty

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a formal decision in court that someone is guilty

He had a prior conviction for theft

a strong opinion or belief

She spoke with deep conviction

to move toward something

In scene

to move toward something

I am comin

to go back to a place

In scene

to go back to a place

I will come back soon

to reach a place

The train is comin

to go from one place to another

Please come here now

to move toward or be getting closer

He is comin to the party

to move something to a higher position

In scene

to move something to a higher position

He is lifting the box

the act of moving something to a higher position

Lifting this box is difficult

to keep away from something

In scene

to keep away from something

Stay away from the fire

at a distance from someone or something

He lives away from the city

almost at a particular state or condition

It is weeks away from being ready

at a distance from

He is away from home

to change a legal decision so it is no longer valid

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to change a legal decision so it is no longer valid

The court decided to overturn the verdict

to turn something upside down

The wind overturned the table

to let someone use something for a short time

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to let someone use something for a short time

Can you lend me your pen?

to let someone use something for a time

Can you lend me a pen

to let someone use something for a time

Can you lend me a pen

connected via telephone

In scene

connected via telephone

She is on the line right now

in a situation where something may be lost

My job is on the line

in a specific work area or role

He has worked on the line for five years

connected by phone

The manager is on the line right now

existing as a fact

In scene

existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

used to emphasize that something is true

In scene

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

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

to exist or live

In scene

to exist or live

It is good to be alive

to behave in a particular way

You should be kind

a friendly or affectionate name for someone

In scene

a friendly or affectionate name for someone

I love you baby

a very young child

The baby is sleeping

someone who acts immaturely

Don't be such a baby

a very young animal

Look at that baby goat

to talk or think about happy times in the past

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to talk or think about happy times in the past

They reminisced about their school years

to talk or think about past events

They love to reminisce about the old days

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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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 experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

a small sign you wear to show who you are

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a small sign you wear to show who you are

He wears a name badge

a small sign you wear to show who you are

He wears a badge at work

clean and untouched

In scene

clean and untouched

The beach was in pristine condition

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

a category or class of things

In scene

a category or class of things

What type of music do you like

to not continue an action

He is a weird type of person

to write using a keyboard

I am typing an email

to perform a medical test

The doctor typed his blood

information that shows something is true

In scene

information that shows something is true

There is no evidence for this claim

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

an unusual and exciting experience or activity

In scene

an unusual and exciting experience or activity

We had a great adventure in the mountains

to no longer have something

In scene

to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not understand what someone is saying

You are losing me

to not know where you are

I always lose my keys

to be beaten in a game or competition

We did not want to lose the game

to stop living

She lost her father last year

to not win a game or contest

They will lose the match

to no longer have something

I do not want to lose this chance

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

to be unable to find something

Did you lose your wallet

to stop having something you had before

He lost his job yesterday

to stop having something

I lost my focus

to no longer have something

I often lose my keys

coming from the east part of a place

In scene

coming from the east part of a place

He lives in eastern Europe

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

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 speak with someone

In scene

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

a person who sells sexual services

In scene

a person who sells sexual services

She was a hooker

a person who does something specified (often a surname or nickname)

He is a hooker

a person who is paid for sex

She was arrested for working as a hooker

a gentle feeling of love or liking

In scene

a gentle feeling of love or liking

She has a deep affection for her dog

a large wild cat

In scene

a large wild cat

The black panther is a strong hunter

to state something as true, especially in an argument

In scene

to state something as true, especially in an argument

He contends that the policy is a failure

a metal disk given for achievement

In scene

a metal disk given for achievement

He won a gold medal

to win a medal in a competition

She hopes to medal in the race

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

In scene

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

in the direction of someone or something

In scene

in the direction of someone or something

She walked towards the door

recently made or not old

In scene

recently made or not old

I need a fresh start

rude or disrespectful in a bold way

Don't be fresh with me

having little or no experience in a particular activity or situation

He is fresh to this job

to give someone the latest information

I got fresh news about the event

a young human being

In scene

a young human being

Many children go to school

a person's sons or daughters

She has three children

young human beings

The children are playing in the park

young human beings

These children are studying for their exam

to be worthy of something

In scene

to be worthy of something

You deserve to be happy

to be worthy of something

You deserve a break

to stop being seen or heard from

In scene

to stop being seen or heard from

They began to drop off one by one

a sudden fall in amount or level

There was a sharp drop off in sales

to start to sleep, usually unintentionally

I might drop off during the movie

to take a person or thing to a place and leave them or it there

Please drop me off at the school

a place where people or things are left

Please wait at the drop-off point

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

In scene

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

She has a lot of experience

something that you do or go through

It was a great experience

to have a feeling or sensation

I experienced great joy

a young female person

The girl is reading a book

having qualities typical of a girl

These toys are designed for girls

young woman | a female child or young woman

Those girls are students

young female humans

There are many girls playing in the park

young female people

The girls are going to school

to move to a place

In scene

to move to a place

Come here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Come now do not be upset

to occur or take place

How did this come about

an informal word for someone you love or like

In scene

an informal word for someone you love or like

I love you babe

an attractive person, often a woman

She is a real babe

a person who is naive or lacks experience

He is a babe in the woods when it comes to business

a very young child or baby

She is holding the babe in her arms

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

a word or phrase that someone is called

In scene

a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

the opinion that people have about someone or something

In scene

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

near the beginning of a period of time

In scene

near the beginning of a period of time

I woke up early today

happening or done before the usual or expected time

I arrived early today

at a time before the present

We arrived early

feeling unwell

In scene

feeling unwell

I feel sick today

slang for very good or impressive

That car is sick

causing a feeling of disgust or strong disapproval

This is a sick joke

annoyed or bored with something you have experienced for too long

I am sick of this noise

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

In scene

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

after a long time or delay

In scene

after a long time or delay

He arrived at last

at any time; in all your life

In scene

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

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

of the highest quality or most favorable

In scene

of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

kind thoughts or wishes for someone

Please give her my best

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

what you think about something

In scene

what you think about something

What is your view on this

to see or watch something

I want to view the photo

a television program

I watched the morning view on TV

what you can see from a place

The hotel room has a great view

a way of saying goodbye

In scene

a way of saying goodbye

So long, see you later!

a length of time

It has been so long since we met

a casual way to say farewell

So long I will see you tomorrow

and other similar things

In scene

and other similar things

I need to buy pens, paper, and whatnot

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

through the night

In scene

through the night

I stayed overnight at a hotel

within a short time; suddenly

He became famous overnight

to send something to arrive the next day

I will overnight the documents

within a short time; suddenly

He became famous overnight

to have a similar appearance to

In scene

to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

worried or scared about what might happen

In scene

worried or scared about what might happen

I feel nervous about the exam

relating to the body's system that controls responses to stimuli

I feel nervous before the exam

to remove dirt or make something neat

In scene

to remove dirt or make something neat

I need to clean up my room

to appear neat and attractive

He cleaned up well for the party

to earn or win a large amount of money

They cleaned up at the casino

to stop or reduce illegal activity in an area

The police want to clean up the city

the act of making a place tidy or free of dirt

The beach clean-up starts at noon

to make a place neat and free of dirt

Please clean up your room

inside a period of time or space

In scene

inside a period of time or space

I will arrive within an hour

a mistake or imperfection

In scene

a mistake or imperfection

There is a small flaw in the diamond

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

exclude

In scene

exclude

Everyone came except him

however; used to introduce a contrast

I would go except I am tired

not including

Everyone except Tom came

used to introduce a contrast

Everyone came, except you

tardy

In scene

tardy

I am late for work

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

not on time

I am late for work

at some time in the past

In scene

at some time in the past

I once lived here

one single occasion

In scene

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

right now without delay

Do it at once

to become very hot

In scene

to become very hot

The engine might burn up

to make someone very angry

It burns me up when he lies

to destroy something completely with fire

They burned up the old papers

a short, informal way to say "don't know"

In scene

a short, informal way to say "don't know"

I dunno where he is

to a small degree

In scene

to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

very meaningful or important

In scene

very meaningful or important

There is a significant difference

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

In scene

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

She wants to ride her new bike

a machine or structure at a fair or amusement park that people ride for fun

The roller coaster is a fun ride

a journey in a vehicle

The ride to the airport was long

to criticize or complain to someone repeatedly

Stop riding me about my mistakes

to sit on something and travel on it

I like to ride my bike

to sit on and control a moving animal

She loves to ride horses

to sit on something and travel on it

We ride the bus to school

to sit on something and move

They went for a ride

ordinary clothes worn instead of a uniform

In scene

ordinary clothes worn instead of a uniform

The detective wore plainclothes to follow the suspect

an object or item

This is a useful thing

actions or events that people do

We have many things to do today

objects or matters of any kind

I have many things in my bag

an object, idea, or situation

Some things are hard to explain

general situations or activities

Things are going well

items or matters

Please put your things away

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

In scene

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

He has a pain in his chest

a large strong box used to store things

He kept his clothes in an old wooden chest

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

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

a pet that is lost or has no home

In scene

a pet that is lost or has no home

I fed the stray cat outside

a pet that is lost or has no home

That stray dog is hungry

to move away from the main or correct path

Do not stray from the path

a pet that is lost or has no home

He adopted a stray cat

a point when something happens

In scene

a point when something happens

At that time I was tired

the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

a particular kind of life or experience

We had a great time

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

a private or personal concern

In scene

a private or personal concern

He handles his own affairs

an important or interesting event or situation

It was a very formal affair

events or situations that are personal or private

You should not interfere in other people's affairs

the general situation or circumstances of something

The state of affairs is complex

to speak about a topic

In scene

to speak about a topic

We need to talk about the plan

to highlight how extreme something is

Talk about a lucky break

to say something about a particular subject

They talked about the project

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 be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

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 move in a direction that is behind you

In scene

to move in a direction that is behind you

You need to back up the car

to make an extra copy of computer files to prevent loss

You should back up your files

to start again after a pause or stop

Let us back up and talk about it

to support someone or something

I will back you up

to cause a line of vehicles to stop moving

The accident backed up traffic for miles

to make something work again after a problem

Please back up the system after the error

to return something to its original place

You should back up the files to their folder

to move backwards or return to a previous point

You need to back up the car slowly

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