Columbo S7E4: English vocabulary

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially a sport, hobby, or cause

usually; in the normal way

a respectful way to refer to a doctor

a lack of the skill or ability needed to do something well

to fill something too full by pushing things in

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

A zigzag shape on the front edge of a wing that helps control airflow

pleasantly soft, gentle, or romantic in a way that feels a little unreal

a feeling of not being confident or safe

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

the use of psychological techniques to influence or control someone’s thoughts or behavior

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner while away from home

to prepare land for growing crops or plants

showing affection and warmth

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

to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

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

to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

a small vehicle for moving over snow or ice

a light jacket, often worn with smart clothes or as part of a uniform

to become very excited and noisy

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

someone who is very interested in a particular subject or activity

suddenly and without warning

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to celebrate the start of something, especially a new year or season

in a blunt or direct way

a building where students live at a school or college

to be in a romantic relationship with each other

to match or blend well with something in color or style

to make a number of phone calls to different people or places

a wreath made from laurel leaves, used as a sign of victory or honor

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to break or end a connection between things

deserving praise, help, or respect

to successfully defend yourself against an attack, illness, or a strong feeling

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

done in a natural, unplanned way

as; in the same way that

worth so much that it cannot be measured in money

marked or decorated with letters or writing

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

the tone you hear when a phone line is already in use

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

move quickly from side to side

to make something from a particular material or thing

very soon; expected to happen at any moment

a strong, focused light that shines on one small area

to some extent; fairly

to understand the main idea or what someone means

to make something stronger or more effective

a person who carries out an investigation, especially for the police or another organization

a statement or idea that forms the basis of an argument or theory

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

a casual way to say goodbye

very tired

the act of entering a phone number to call someone

something you say to a guest to invite them to relax and act as if they were in their own home

an informal word for a capital letter

having a ring or rings around it

to have a friendly relationship with someone

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

a smell, especially a pleasant one

washed or carried onto land by the sea