whinny
to make a high, soft sound like a horse
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Columbo S5E4: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 4CrimeDramaMystery
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creasing
the process of becoming wrinkled or folded
hypodermic
relating to the area just under the skin
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
tacking
the act of sailing a boat in a zigzag pattern to move against the wind
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
goring
to wound or kill by stabbing with a horn or tusk
presumptuous
too confident in a way that is rude or not appropriate
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
hydrate
to drink enough water or other liquid to keep your body healthy
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
seasick
feeling sick and dizzy because of the movement of a boat or ship
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nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
murmuring
a soft, low, continuous sound
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
prizing
to value something very highly
matador
a bullfighter who faces the bull at the end of a bullfight
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
thud
to make a dull, heavy sound
unmask
to reveal who someone really is, or what something really means
inquisitive
curious and eager to know or learn things
mano
hand
momentary
lasting only a very short time
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something