Monk S7E9: English vocabulary

meat from an adult sheep, used as food

to make a room, building, or piece of furniture look new again by repairing and updating it

in a way that relates to the spirit or soul

the sides of the face below the eyes

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to clean something thoroughly, especially by removing dirt or harmful substances

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

a person who avoids doing something, especially by making excuses

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

used to express praise, joy, or relief

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to indicate or suggest something

to adjust a gun's sights so it shoots accurately

to make up for a bad quality or mistake

a large movement of people leaving a place

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

to change something after thinking about it again or getting new information

a box or container made of cardboard or plastic, often used for food or drinks

a man who is engaged to be married

a trick or lie meant to make people believe something false

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person who is trained to prepare and give out medicines

suddenly and without warning

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

used after a noun to say that something is extremely bad or unpleasant

out of favor with someone; not liked by them

your; belonging to you

to laugh quietly

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

the act of putting things into bags or packages

made from herbs or plants, especially for tea, medicine, or flavoring

not easily convinced; doubtful

to take action and become more involved or helpful

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

a medical condition that causes painful, stiff joints

a person who is lazy and avoids work

a sauce made from meat juices, often thickened

to stop yourself from showing a strong feeling or doing something you want to do

you; used as the object of a verb or preposition in older or religious English

to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

very exciting, impressive, or successful

the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers

being away from home and travelling to perform in a series of shows or events

very pleasant or delightful

preserved or sold in bottles

unnecessary excitement, activity, or concern about something

a casual way to say goodbye

to become healthier or improve

used to remind someone of something they already know

a person who is connected to you through your social circle or family

a tool with a very sharp blade used for shaving hair

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

one of the speaker's or writer's friends

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

in no other place

the place where guests or visitors check in or ask for help in a hotel, office, or similar place

a person who believes strongly in something

a raised structure used in religious ceremonies

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

to rise quickly into the air

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

to remove something by wiping it off or away

soup made with chicken and usually vegetables or noodles