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True Detective — Season 3 Episode 6

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away from a place or inside

In scene

away from a place or inside

It is very cold out here

in this specific outdoor or distant location

It is very cold out here

in or to a place that is not inside a building

It is cold out here

to make someone feel afraid or in danger

In scene

to make someone feel afraid or in danger

He threatened to call the police

to put someone or something in danger

Smoking threatens your health

to say you will hurt someone or cause trouble if they do not do what you want

He threatened to quit his job

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

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

In scene

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

a wild animal's home or hiding place

In scene

a wild animal's home or hiding place

The bear slept in its den

a place where illegal or secret activities happen

In scene

a place where illegal or secret activities happen

The police raided the gambling den

a room in a house used for relaxing or working

He is reading in the den

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

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

In scene

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

to share a home with someone

In scene

to share a home with someone

They live with their friends

to accept and endure a difficult or unpleasant situation

In scene

to accept and endure a difficult or unpleasant situation

You have to learn to live with it

before now; in the past

In scene

before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

In scene

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

a small number of

In scene

a small number of

I will be back in a couple of minutes

coming before all others in time or order

In scene

coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

to search for information about someone or something

In scene

to search for information about someone or something

I will look up the word in the dictionary

to direct your eyes upward

Look up at the sky

to get better or become more successful

Things are starting to look up for us

to make an effort to see a person when you are in their area

Look me up when you visit Ankara

to start to be in a particular state

In scene

to start to be in a particular state

It is getting cold

to reach a place

When did you get home?

to receive or obtain something

I got a letter today

to understand something

I don't get it

to take someone into police custody

In scene

to take someone into police custody

The police arrested the man

a sudden stop in function

He suffered a cardiac arrest

to take someone into legal custody

The police will arrest the thief

to seize someone by legal authority

They arrested him at the airport

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

to move behind someone and go where they go

In scene

to move behind someone and go where they go

The dog followed me home

to happen or appear after something else in order

Night follows day

to do what someone tells you to do

You should follow the instructions

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

Follow the latest news

to leave a place or person, often in a rude way

In scene

to leave a place or person, often in a rude way

Just fuck off and leave me alone

to leave or stop dealing with something

I told him to fuck off

far away in distance or time

In scene

far away in distance or time

The mountains are far off

happening or existing now

In scene

happening or existing now

What is your current address

a flow of electric charge

The current flows through the wire

water moving in a direction

The current is very strong here

not heterosexual or cisgender

In scene

not heterosexual or cisgender

They identify as queer

odd or unusual

In scene

odd or unusual

That is a queer sound

while not being present in a place

In scene

while not being present in a place

The defendant was tried in absentia

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

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

in a truthful and sincere way

In scene

in a truthful and sincere way

Please answer honestly

to refuse to give something

In scene

to refuse to give something

He decided to withhold the information

to not give something that is asked for or expected

He decided to withhold the information

to see or notice someone or something

In scene

to see or notice someone or something

I spotted him in the crowd

a particular area or point

In scene

a particular area or point

This is a nice spot for a picnic

to pay for someone's bill or cost

I will spot you for lunch today

a strong liking for something

She has a soft spot for cats

to look at something carefully

In scene

to look at something carefully

Please check your answers

a piece of paper showing how much money you owe for a service or meal

Could we have the check please

a design of small squares, often on fabric

He wore a check shirt

a written order to a bank to pay money

Can I have the check please

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

young human beings

In scene

young human beings

The kids are playing

a young person

I have two kids

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

not being present

In scene

not being present

A page is missing

to feel sad that someone is not with you

I miss you

not able to be found

The dog is missing

without doubt; definitely

In scene

without doubt; definitely

I will certainly help you

able to speak a language very well

In scene

able to speak a language very well

She is fluent in English

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

In scene

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

I used to swim every day

familiar with something because you have experienced it

I am used to the cold weather

a large amount or number

In scene

a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

a large amount or number

In scene

a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

There are a lot of people here

at the back of something

In scene

at the back of something

The cat is behind the sofa

in the space at the back of something

The ball is behind the chair

the part of the body you sit on

He fell on his behind

the person or thing that causes something to happen

She is the force behind this project

not on time

He is behind schedule

without someone knowing

He did it behind my back

to give support to someone or something

We are behind you

left in a place when you go away

He left his keys behind

a prediction based on data

In scene

a prediction based on data

The sales projection is high

a mental image that is imagined or perceived

This idea is a projection of his own fears

an idea or explanation for something

In scene

an idea or explanation for something

I have a theory about why she left

a set of ideas meant to explain something

The theory of relativity is complex

ideas that explain how something works

This theory explains how the engine works

to decide not to do something you planned

In scene

to decide not to do something you planned

He decided to back out of the deal

to injure the muscles in one's back

I backed out my back lifting the box.

to leave a place or situation

He decided to back out of the project

to drive a vehicle backwards out of a parking space or garage

I need to back out of the garage

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have a lot of work to do

a piece of land

He bought a parking lot

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

many times or often

I see him a lot

a group of people

That is a loud lot

a great number or quantity

We have a lot of time

a method of deciding something by chance

This is my lot in life

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

a small number or quantity

That is a lot less

to a great degree

I like it a lot

a card used to record the hours an employee works

In scene

a card used to record the hours an employee works

You need to punch your timecard before starting work

close friends

In scene

close friends

We are best buddies

to try to get or do something

In scene

to try to get or do something

She wants to pursue her dreams

to follow or try to get something

The police pursued the suspect

to try to achieve or get something

She wants to pursue a career in art

to reach a place

In scene

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

In scene

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to get or receive something

In scene

to get or receive something

He got a new car

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

did something regularly in the past

In scene

did something regularly in the past

He used to swim every day

familiar or comfortable with a situation

I am used to the cold weather

many times or often

I used to play football

to begin living in a new residence

In scene

to begin living in a new residence

We move in next week

to move closer to someone or something, often to attack or take control

The soldiers move in on the enemy base

to start living in a new house or apartment

They will move in tomorrow

to start living in the same home as someone else

They decided to move in together

to go into a place as a group

The team decided to move in

to go into a place without making noise

The cat moved in silently

to start living in the same home as someone

She moved in with her partner

prepared for immediate use

The house is move in ready

to start living in a new home

He moved in to a new apartment

to start living in a new place

The tenants will move in soon

to begin living in the same home as someone else

They are moving in as a couple

the act of moving to a new home

We have a move-in date next week

a car with four doors and a closed roof

In scene

a car with four doors and a closed roof

He bought a new sedan

objects or items in general

In scene

objects or items in general

I have too much stuff

personal things or possessions

Put your stuff in the car

to put something into a container or space tightly

She stuffed the bag

to put something into a container or space tightly

I stuffed my clothes into the suitcase

different from what is normal or usual

In scene

different from what is normal or usual

Today is a special day

a product or service that is not usual or is temporarily available

The lunch special is very cheap

something that gives pleasure

Getting ice cream was a special treat

different from what is usual

Today is a very special day

to pay no attention to something

In scene

to pay no attention to something

Ignore the warning signs

to not pay attention to someone or something

In scene

to not pay attention to someone or something

He ignored me at the party

to not look at or listen to someone or something

In scene

to not look at or listen to someone or something

He ignored my question

not looking at or listening to something

Just ignore the noise

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to try to find something

In scene

to try to find something

I am looking for my keys

to anticipate receiving or experiencing something, often something unpleasant

You are looking for trouble

to search for something or someone that is missing

I am looking for my keys

to have the chance to do something

In scene

to have the chance to do something

You get to meet the director

to arrive at a place

How do I get to the station

to start doing something

We will get to the main topic soon

to cause someone to feel annoyed, worried, or discouraged

His constant talking really gets to me

to use time in a particular way

In scene

to use time in a particular way

I spend time with my family

to use time doing something

I like to spend time with my friends

to use time doing something

Do not spend too much time on this game

at the location where the speaker is

In scene

at the location where the speaker is

Come up here and sit with me

a large machine that burns waste

In scene

a large machine that burns waste

The city uses an incinerator to dispose of waste

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

to intend or plan to do something

In scene

to intend or plan to do something

We look to finish the work today

to think about something carefully

You should look to the risks

to depend on or expect help, support, or advice from someone or something

They look to their parents for guidance

to try to find or get something

We look to you for advice

a small model of a human figure

In scene

a small model of a human figure

The girl is playing with her doll

a word used to address someone affectionately

Thanks, doll

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to let something stay in place

In scene

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

to give something to each person in a group

In scene

to give something to each person in a group

Please pass the cookies around

to give to each person in a group

Pass around the photos

to have an idea or opinion

In scene

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

to continue to be in a place

In scene

to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

feeling very scared

In scene

feeling very scared

The loud noise terrified the baby

to make someone feel very scared

The scary movie terrified the children

a written or spoken account of facts or events

In scene

a written or spoken account of facts or events

The police have a record of the accident

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

to store sound, video, or information for later use

Please record the meeting

to watch someone secretly

In scene

to watch someone secretly

He was spying on his neighbor

a person who secretly gathers information

He is a spy

to notice something with your eyes

I spied a bird in the tree

to give information to someone by speaking

In scene

to give information to someone by speaking

She tells a story

to give information to someone

He tells me his name

to speak or give information

She tells the truth

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 formal request for something

In scene

a formal request for something

I submitted a requisition for new equipment

the remaining people or things in a group

In scene

the remaining people or things in a group

Some stayed and the others left

more people

We should help others

people that are not the one mentioned

You should respect others

something that happens, often bad or unusual

In scene

something that happens, often bad or unusual

It was a strange incident

something that happens, especially something important

In scene

something that happens, especially something important

This event changed my life

a planned public or social occasion

The music event was great

a very foolish or stupid person

In scene

a very foolish or stupid person

He is a complete dumbshit for doing that

to say words to someone

In scene

to say words to someone

He is talkin to me

to speak about a subject with someone

We are talking about our plans

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

to become an adult

In scene

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

a small room for storing things

In scene

a small room for storing things

Put your coat in the closet

kept hidden or private

He is a closet fan of that band

to give something to someone in return for money

In scene

to give something to someone in return for money

I will sell my old phone

to reveal someone's secrets for personal gain

He sold his partner to the police

to make someone believe or agree

He sold me on the new plan

a thought or plan in your mind

He tried to sell his new plan to the team

to be persuaded to agree or believe something

He was sold on the idea

not anything at all

She has nothing left to sell

to give something in exchange for money

They sell fresh vegetables

the number 1,000

In scene

the number 1,000

I have a thousand books

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