Monk S2E11: English vocabulary

the idea that your actions affect what happens to you later

an official court order that allows police to search a place

still being considered as a possible winner or choice

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to take action and become more involved or helpful

the nut of an oak tree, with a smooth seed in a rough cup

old enough to be legally an adult

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

a machine that browns slices of bread by heating them quickly

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

to speak or act more quickly

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

using irony

an official card or document that shows who someone is

made at home, not in a store or factory

to some extent; fairly

to give something to another person

the act of removing shells or outer coverings from nuts, seeds, or other food

a casual way to say goodbye

a person, animal, or vehicle that competes in a race

used to say that you are doing something as a precaution

to repeatedly annoy, threaten, or pressure someone

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

an oak tree

a portable stereo player with built-in speakers

a small oven with a toaster function, used for toasting and heating food

the sale and issuing of tickets

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

one of the speaker's or writer's friends

a group of musicians who play rock music

a short, loud sound, often used to show sudden impact or excitement

a building where people leave their cars

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

in the house or place next to yours

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

to refuse to do or accept something

to appear or arrive, especially when not expected

a small, sweet orange fruit that is easy to peel

a private road or path from the street to a house or garage

a combination of two foods, drinks, or other things that go well together

the sound of a gun being fired

more correct or more suitable

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

please come inside

the main business and shopping area of a city

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

at the front of something or someone

to build or erect something

to a very great degree; very much

to stop trying to do something because it is too difficult

to lift something off a surface or the ground with your hand or hands

the process of food turning brown as it cooks

not level, even, or smooth

to enter a vehicle or enclosed space

a large cup with a handle, used for hot drinks

to spend time considering something

wait for a moment

to leave a place

the act of making something empty

a long walk in the countryside or mountains

the act of picking something up or collecting it

a person who speaks on radio or television, especially one who introduces programs or news

moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

located or built in a particular place

shown in a photo or picture

a small gun that you hold and fire with one hand

useful and easy to use; convenient

moving gently from side to side or up and down

a long, narrow hole dug in the ground, often to carry water away