Monk S4E6: English vocabulary

to make something sweet or sweeter

locked with a key

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a casual command telling people to get ready for action

the act of adding salt to food or water

used to say the same thing back to someone, often in a friendly or joking way

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

to become more actively involved and confident in a situation

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

brought back to life, activity, or popularity

to scatter something in small drops or pieces over a surface

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a person who supports extreme political or religious views, often in a way that can lead to violence

a vegetable with long green stalks that are eaten raw or cooked

to stay in a place secretly, especially to avoid being found or arrested

to do something that will be remembered for a long time

to make someone feel excited and eager

in a way that is very clear or easy to notice

a person with red hair

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

a thick, creamy sauce made from egg, oil, and vinegar

a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident

a car with a closed body and usually four doors

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to move out of a place in large numbers

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

a small round bread roll, sometimes sweet

not done, paid, or arrived by the expected time

a person who gives information, especially secretly

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

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

a tendency or preference toward something

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair

to see something briefly or only partly

a small object you put under a glass or cup to protect a table

to some extent; fairly

a loose outer piece of clothing that hangs from the shoulders

fixed firmly in place

a short knife with a sharp point and two sharp edges

a level or point that must be reached before something starts or changes

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

to become healthier or improve

used to remind someone of something they already know

an entrance or route into a place

a small brush with a long handle, used for cleaning teeth

a piece of jewelry worn on the ear

covered with or containing a lot of oil or grease

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

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

a salad made with potatoes, usually served cold

the flesh of a tuna, eaten as food

to lose your balance and fall to the ground or onto the floor

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

not straight; bent or uneven

an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

a sweet-smelling liquid people put on their skin or clothes

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

used to say no in a casual way

an informal, friendly greeting

from a particular time or event up to now

with the front side turned toward the ground

at a great distance from here

more correct or more suitable

a small carpet that covers part of a floor

a woman or girl with fair hair

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

the previous time something happened or was done

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens