Columbo S7E2: English vocabulary

to give someone the right to have or do something

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

a substance used to kill insects

a Japanese woman trained to entertain guests with conversation, music, and dance

the salty eggs of fish, eaten as a luxury food

great enthusiasm and energy

a small green nut with a hard shell

good at noticing and understanding things quickly

the act of cutting food into small cubes

to want something very much, especially something that belongs to someone else

more able or skilled than someone or something else

showing disrespect or contempt

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

to add a small decoration to food or a drink

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

a type of shellfish with a fan-shaped shell, eaten as seafood

a large French country house or castle

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

an evergreen bush or small tree with berries used for flavoring and decoration

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

empty, lonely, and bleak, often because no people are around

after someone's death

a small shellfish with a dark shell, eaten as food

a medical tool used to inject or remove liquid

to reach a conclusion by thinking carefully about the facts

a sudden cry or remark that shows surprise, anger, or pain

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

an opinion or guess based on incomplete information

a very skilled and respected musician, especially a conductor

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

farthest away in space or time

courage and determination to keep going in a difficult situation

a clear blue precious stone

a sudden strong expression of emotion, especially anger

moving with quick, light jumps

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the act of adding salt to food or water

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

an introduction to something more important

a book of recipes and cooking tips

to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again

to end well or be resolved successfully

among ordinary people, especially in public life

used after an adjective to mean 'very' or 'as much as possible

the roof of the mouth inside your mouth

to hide or suppress a feeling, emotion, or problem

a sea fish with blue-green back and silver sides, often eaten as food

fastened with laces

attractive, stylish, and confident

the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

without any mistakes or imperfections

in a very skillful or impressive way

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

very angry, upset, or excited

with excitement and strong interest

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to fail after starting well

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to give something as an honor, award, or gift

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

imagined rather than real

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

a check issued by a bank and guaranteed by the bank

a business partner who provides money but does not help run the business

meat from a young cow, used as food

to a very great degree; extremely

not important or not worth much attention

to start supporting an idea, plan, or project

completely wet

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

a special food that is rare, expensive, or especially enjoyable to eat

crying or showing tears

to expect something or think it will happen