Murder by the Book: Columbo (1971) S01E01 English vocabulary

away from the right path or direction

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

a file or set of documents with detailed information about a person, case, or subject

in a rich, full, or abundant way

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

dishonest and clever in a way that is meant to trick people

to express something in a particular way

able to persuade people to do or believe something

the activity of pressing clothes or fabric with a hot iron

the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements

a metal frame for holding burning fuel in a fireplace or stove

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a plan or schedule for a trip, including the places you will go

an opinion or guess based on incomplete information

to find out something for certain

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the work or cost of keeping something in good condition

a dish made by cooking beaten eggs in a pan, often with other ingredients

a person or company that helps people move to a new home

the study of correct reasoning

based on facts rather than opinions or feelings

a short rest or something, especially food or drink, that helps you feel better or more energetic

a small axe with a short handle

to try to do as well as or better than someone, often by copying what they do

the act of moving along without using power

careful to do things well and correctly

locked with a key

a person who is very skilled at something

likely to cause a strong reaction, especially by upsetting or challenging people

a large collection of written or spoken texts used for study or analysis

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to relax after work or stress

a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

mentioned earlier in the same text or conversation

very impressive or exciting

buy insurance for something or someone

very clever and original; showing inventiveness

severe mental suffering or great pain

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

to force an enemy or crowd to move back

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

in a very skillful or impressive way

to prepare land for growing crops or plants

to help someone understand something better

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

full of smoke

to look at things in a relaxed, casual way, especially in a shop or online

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to be the leading expert on a subject

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to trace over a sketch or outline with a darker, more permanent line

someone or something that is believed to be the physical form of a god, spirit, or quality

a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

an agreement to stop fighting for a period of time, especially in a war

a nearby area or place

having read a lot and knowing a lot about books, ideas, and culture

to make a list, report, or book by gathering information from different sources

a person who asks questions in an interview

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

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

a small symbol on a computer screen that shows where the next click or action will happen

a way of showing or presenting something, especially in art, film, or speech

the act of ending something, especially a job, contract, or agreement

a machine with keys that prints letters and numbers on paper

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

used to say that something is not surprising

used to say that something is not believable

affected by alcohol or drugs

used to show strong surprise, anger, or emphasis in a question