Columbo S7E3: English vocabulary

the front edge of a step or stair

to make a sharp clicking sound

time set aside for children or animals to play

to dig in the ground to find something buried, especially old objects or remains

a small, sweet orange fruit that is easy to peel

an expression of sympathy, especially when someone has died

turned or operated by a crank

the act of cutting food into small cubes

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

more able or skilled than someone or something else

relating to the treatment of bones and joints

to breathe air out of your lungs

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

the belief that there is no God or gods

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

to make someone feel extreme fear

the light from a candle or candles

covered with a protective outer layer

to express something in a particular way

a person who sends workers, vehicles, or emergency services to where they are needed

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

unwelcome and annoying because it gets in the way or invades your space or privacy

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

a very skilled and respected musician, especially a conductor

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

a tree or shrub with large, often fragrant flowers

looking old, worn, and a little dirty or untidy

having a narrow cut or opening

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

giving someone or something close attention

a story, film, or play with exaggerated emotions and behavior

the act of moving along without using power

perfectly clean, neat, and tidy

a traditional American song or tune that is often used as a symbol of the United States

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

locked with a key

a very fast marching pace

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

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

an informal British term for a person who has been hit by a train

moving or walking with quick, light steps

separate and clearly different from other things

to end well or be resolved successfully

home; to or at home

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

the act of sealing a hole or gap

a room where products are shown to customers before they buy them

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

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

past tense and past participle of shoot

a short, sharp ringing sound

I don't know; I have no idea

used to say that things are getting better and moving forward

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

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

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

a machine that shines images, video, or slides onto a screen or wall

to force something out or out of a place

to find out the real reason for something or solve a problem

very upset, excited, or out of control; also, extremely funny

to spend time with someone or a group, often with disapproval

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

slightly crazy, strange, or eccentric

a large cave or a large chamber inside a cave

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

to make quick, casual drawings, often while thinking about something else

behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

a machine with keys that prints letters and numbers on paper