Columbo S2E2: English vocabulary

a member of an extinct human species that lived in Europe and parts of Asia long ago

more able or skilled than someone or something else

too willing to believe what other people say; easily fooled

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

a sharp point or projection, especially on a tool or piece of metal

the light that comes from stars

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

a structure used for hanging people as a form of execution

to take the place of something or someone

greedy and always wanting more money or possessions

to put someone or something in danger

a dog trained to guard a house or property

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

giving a feeling that something bad is going to happen

the panel in a vehicle that shows information like speed and fuel level

to separate threads or fibers, or come apart into threads

a substance in foods such as bread, rice, and pasta that gives the body energy

a cricket shot hit along the ground toward the front of the batter

a person who says they believe or support something but acts differently

showing care and thought for other people's feelings and needs

to think you are hearing sounds that are not really there

left after most of something has gone or been used

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to talk in a casual, lively way

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

a bet on the result of something

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

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

money that is legally held and managed for someone else

a person who kidnaps someone

the act of being dismissed from a job

to open a file, website, or other content in a window on a computer

to make an aircraft’s nose point downward sharply

to become darker

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to admit that you were wrong after someone corrects you

to land or settle lightly on something

to do something with full effort or confidence

intending to cause harm or upset to someone

a person from the Caucasus region

to hate or strongly dislike someone or something

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a black powder used as an explosive, especially in old guns and fireworks

an official court order that allows police to search a place

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

an exclamation used to show surprise or shock

to be fired from a job

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

to think that something is probably true or will happen

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way

a plant with large, colorful, often unusual-looking flowers

given free of charge

small drops of water that form on cool surfaces, especially at night or in the early morning

a group of wild boars

a light on the front of a vehicle that helps you see the road at night

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

familiar with something because you know it well

the quality or level of someone's skill, ability, or character

to slide out of control on a surface, especially because it is wet or icy

an old word for 'you' when speaking to one person

used to say that something should have happened earlier

the local office that handles police work in a town or city

used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank

to behave in a casual or unserious way, especially with money or ideas

to find or meet someone or something by chance

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

a person whose whereabouts are unknown

to appear or happen, especially by chance