Columbo S5E1: English vocabulary

often forgetting things or not paying enough attention to remember them

to take small bites of something

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

a sudden, uncontrollable tightening of a muscle

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a protein in the body that helps give skin, bones, and other tissues strength and structure

dried meat, usually beef, eaten as a snack

a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram

the highest part of a horse's back, between the shoulders and the neck

to make a mistake or be wrong

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

so silly or unreasonable that it is hard to believe

a person who does not have professional or specialized knowledge in a subject

very exciting and able to make people feel enthusiastic

covered with a protective outer layer

an offensive word for a person of very short stature

a large fish with bony plates on its body, valued for its eggs and meat

a strong wall built around a castle or city for defense

a show or event that is large, colorful, and exciting

quiet, gentle, and not willing to argue or fight back

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

written or marked lightly with a pencil

very unpleasant, ugly, or disgusting

feeling or showing extreme happiness and excitement

speaking or showing the truth in a direct, honest way

to speak with repeated sounds or pauses because of a speech difficulty

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to feel deep respect and admiration for someone or something

with little or no fresh air; too warm and airless

to keep several things going at the same time by managing them carefully

a large, destructive fire

to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

very tall or high, especially in a way that is impressive

to become worse in quality, health, or morals

a strong, enthusiastic show of applause from an audience

to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

feeling unhappy because someone has something you want

music that supports a singer or main instrument

usually; in the normal way

the showing of a film or TV program to an audience

small dishes served before the main course

a later stage in someone’s life or career when they start doing something new

a gland in men that helps produce semen

to write a letter or word with a capital letter

pregnant, used about a female animal

the act of pulling something tight

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

describing a disease or tumor that is likely to spread and can cause death

a police department that investigates complaints against officers

famous and respected, especially in a profession or field

the life or world believed to exist after death

deserved or legally owned; having a valid claim to something

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

to make someone so excited or emotional that they lose control

to be included in a particular category, law, or authority

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

to honor an event or place by being present

very interested in something and enthusiastic about it

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

looking or sounding like a king or queen; grand and dignified

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to breathe noisily while sleeping

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

not cut, trimmed, or processed

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored

large, rich, and impressive in a way that suggests great expense

to shoot and kill someone with a gun