The Mentalist S5E9: English vocabulary

a male goose

influence or power, especially in business or politics

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

to make a dull, heavy sound

to throw or hit someone or something with a lot of small objects

to put handcuffs on someone

a person who is very charming and good at making people like them

to take and keep something, especially a vehicle, because someone has broken a law or rule

to breathe air out of your lungs

to let saliva run from your mouth

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

to close or squeeze tightly

a wall or other structure built to protect a place from attack

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

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

the main or most eye-catching part of something

to fight or struggle in a rough, confused way

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

firm and determined; not willing to change your mind

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

clever in a way that is a little dishonest or sneaky

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

required or allowed by law

locked with a key

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

a command telling someone to come forward and stand in the center

to hit something quickly with your hand

to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached

having raised ridges or lines

a person who enjoys and knows a lot about fine food and drink

home; to or at home

A strong sexual desire for someone

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

material used to cover a floor

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose

a firm, smooth cheese that is often pale orange or white

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

to perform very well; to do something impressively

past tense and past participle of shoot

more than enough; plenty of something

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

to be blamed or punished for something, especially for someone else's wrongdoing

the process of dealing with stress, problems, or difficult feelings

a male donkey

to shoot someone and kill them

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

to land or settle lightly on something

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

an official newspaper that publishes government notices and legal information

to put furniture and other items into a room or house

to record that you have started work or a shift

to persuade someone to lower a price during bargaining

the process of taking a legal case to court

the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to hit the ground or floor with your foot hard, often because you are angry or excited

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

the act of fastening something with a screw

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

kept secret or not yet made public

completely wet

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

to a very great degree; as much as possible

to act calm and not show that you are nervous or excited

to do something active or expressive to get rid of stress or strong feelings

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person who drinks alcohol, especially a lot of it

a series of short, sharp sounds

a person who has committed a sin