Mr. Monk and the Candidate: Monk (2002) S01E01 English vocabulary

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

to make something look more attractive by adding decorative details

the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin

becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant

a long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck, usually with a shirt or suit

a person whose job is to keep a business's financial records

completely clean and free from marks or dirt

causing a lot of pain or suffering

having a saddle on it

slightly damaged by a dent

to run faster than someone or something, or to escape by running

a line or fold made by pressing or bending something

the crime of saying false things about someone that damage their reputation

to give someone back their job, rank, or previous position

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

in a way that lasts forever; permanently

a type of live entertainment with short acts such as songs, dances, and comedy

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

to sit quietly and focus your mind, often for relaxation or spiritual reasons

the practice of avoiding too much of something; self-control

a false written or published statement that harms someone's reputation

having a shape that is not normal or natural

a flat paper cover with a flap, used for sending a letter or document

an emphatic, rude way of saying no

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

an angry or dismissive way of telling someone to go away or stop bothering you

an insulting word for someone who seems mentally ill or unstable

causing very deep sadness or pain

locked with a key

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

the distant past

a place or situation that people hope will bring success or happiness

to hit something quickly with your hand

to bring a dead person back to life

to talk in a casual, lively way

a bullet with a hollow tip that expands on impact

to force an enemy or crowd to move back

an old-fashioned way of referring to a man, especially one of lower social rank

a soldier who is paid to fight for a foreign army

past tense and past participle of shoot

a small decorative box for jewelry, letters, or other valuables

a person who smokes tobacco regularly

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

relating to astronomy or space

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

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

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

a lucky event or opportunity that helps someone succeed

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to think that something is probably true or will happen

to seem reasonable or consistent

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

an informal way of saying you agree with someone

unfinished things that still need attention

completely, from one end to the other

a newspaper with small pages, often full of sensational stories

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

a group of wild boars

a soft, comfortable shoe for wearing indoors

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

to slide out of control on a surface, especially because it is wet or icy

actively dealing with something or working on it

a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

to find or meet someone or something by chance

likely to experience something bad or unwanted

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to make someone feel less worried, afraid, or uncertain

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground