Monk S8E12: English vocabulary

a sudden moment of understanding or realization

to make someone less likely to do something by making it seem difficult, risky, or unpleasant

to hit or push with the head or horns

an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

to fall forward and land face first

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

the act of being dismissed from a job

a mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child

to score a run for a runner in baseball by batting the ball into play

to carry or move something away from a place

past tense and past participle of shoot

a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

work or activities that help connect an organization with the public or a community

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

becoming more mature and fully developed

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

used to strongly agree with someone

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

without making any progress

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

a small container for carrying water or other drinks

a vehicle with strong armor used to carry money or other valuables

a vehicle with armor used to transport money or other valuables safely

practice shooting at a target

a group of public housing buildings for people with low incomes

the act of putting things into bags or packages

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

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

to fall asleep, especially because you are very tired

an outdoor area next to a house where people can sit, eat, or relax

to make something increase or build up, especially a debt or a score

in complete agreement; with everyone voting the same way

the bar on the front or back of a car that helps protect it in a crash

the act of measuring how deep water is

to make a long, narrow cut in something

as; in the same way that

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

the act of removing shells or outer coverings from nuts, seeds, or other food

a casual way to say goodbye

a person or animal you feel sorry for

the act of entering a phone number to call someone

a strong alcoholic drink made from grain and flavored with juniper and other plants

a polite way to say sorry or to ask someone to repeat something or let you pass

used to remind someone of something they already know

cash; money in the form of banknotes and coins

having a ring or rings around it

a fish that lives in fresh water and is often eaten as food

a person who likes joking and playing tricks

used to wish people an enjoyable meal

a close-fitting mask that covers the head and neck, worn in cold weather

a small label worn on clothing that shows a person's name

the sound or tune a phone makes when it rings

a large truck made of a tractor unit and a trailer

having firm, well-defined muscles

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

being in a hospital as a patient

a casual way of saying that something is certain or agreed to

to sleep outdoors, usually in a tent or sleeping bag

almost, but not completely

a device with a needle that shows direction, especially magnetic north

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

an official order that must be followed

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

showing that you approve of someone or something

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else