preoccupy
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
Episode vocabulary
Columbo S10E7: English vocabulary
Season 10, Episode 7CrimeDramaMystery
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pyjama
sleeping clothes, usually a matching top and trousers
birdseed
seeds used to feed birds
basset
a breed of dog with short legs and long ears
supposition
an idea or belief that is not certain and may be wrong
nous
intelligence or wisdom
chitchat
casual conversation about unimportant things
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
rote
learning or memorizing by repeating something many times, often without fully understanding it
thermostat
a device that controls the temperature in a room or building
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
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perspiration
sweat, or the act of sweating
gleam
a small, soft light or shine
berserk
out of control because of anger or excitement
sponging
clean something with a sponge
dicing
the act of cutting food into small cubes
nibble
to take small bites of something
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
spotless
completely clean and free from marks or dirt
femininity
the quality of being feminine in appearance, behavior, or style
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
crowbar
a heavy metal bar used for forcing things open or moving heavy objects
blanketing
covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material