Columbo S8E2: English vocabulary

a person who uses other people in a clever or dishonest way to get what they want

based on the facts and details of a situation

having a dull surface that does not reflect much light

a performer, especially a singer, dancer, or actor

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to send something by fax

a formal lunch, especially one held for a special event or business purpose

a small piece cut off something

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

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

written or marked lightly with a pencil

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted or invited

a short, loud piece of music played on brass instruments, often to announce someone or something important

a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

a disease that causes inflammation of the liver

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

to keep several things going at the same time by managing them carefully

a very skilled and respected musician, especially a conductor

a woman who helps the bride at a wedding

a pointed wooden or metal stake used to make a fence or mark a boundary

the sides of the face below the eyes

strange in a way that makes you feel nervous or frightened

usually; in the normal way

brave and admired for doing what is right

the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

under someone’s control because they have been bribed

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

made hard or tougher by heat, cold, use, or time

moving or walking with quick, light steps

one of the short hairs that grow along the edge of the eyelid

to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

the act of sealing a hole or gap

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

the act of taking an amount away from a total, especially for tax or pay

past tense and past participle of shoot

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

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

imagined rather than real

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

a very important or powerful person or thing in a particular field

to refuse to accept something, especially an idea or suggestion

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

a book made by a school each year with photos, names, and memories of students and staff

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

completely wet

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

for fun or to amuse people, not for a serious reason

far away; at a great distance

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

someone who is very interested in a particular subject or activity

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

to be in a very good situation, with no problems to worry about

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

to laugh quietly

making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

the main female actor in a film, play, or story

the set of digits you dial before a phone number to show which area it is in

to spend time joking, playing, or acting silly instead of doing something serious

a way of saying that something is unlucky or unfortunate

the act of skillfully handling or controlling something

in a blunt or direct way

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a cheerful way to tell someone to start speaking or performing

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

to arrange a time or appointment for someone