Monk S1E4: English vocabulary

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

an official who keeps order in a court and may escort people or serve legal papers

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

the process of making things happen at the same time or speed

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

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

a person who takes off their clothes as entertainment, especially in a club or bar

the folded and sewn edge of a piece of clothing or cloth

nervous, tense, or easily annoyed

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

preserved in vinegar or salty water

a small piece of food, especially something sweet

offensive because it is sexual, rude, or indecent

locked with a key

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

used to strongly say that what you are saying is true

a slang term for ketamine

to damage someone’s or something’s reputation

a police department that investigates complaints against officers

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

violent or abusive behavior by police, especially when they use too much force

used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

the act of moving something on wheels

a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

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

a setback or decline

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

cause something to improve a lot

a light mist or smoky cloud that makes it hard to see clearly

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

an annoyingly self-righteous person who acts morally superior

used to say that something is not surprising

a polite or informal way of saying that someone accidentally urinated or defecated in their clothes

used to tell someone to stop and pay attention because you have noticed something surprising or important

a group of people who are very close and get along well

used to say that something will never happen

extreme cruelty or violent behavior

a formal charge that someone has committed a serious crime

the process of making a surface or material smooth

far away; at a great distance

to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

a light on the front of a vehicle that helps you see the road at night

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

the local office that handles police work in a town or city

actively dealing with something or working on it

a card used in tarot readings

the crime of trying to stop a police officer from arresting someone

not legally or officially acceptable; not valid

to change the order or position of things

a person who has sex for money

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

to spread from one person to another, or through a group

to look around a place casually, often while searching for something

to submit something, such as a request or application

a church, especially in Scotland

morally good and fair; doing what is right

made dark so that light cannot pass through

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to change a planned event or action to a later time

to speak or act more quickly

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

to find something by chance

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

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

people who have little money or wealth

a grain used for making flour, bread, and whiskey

as; in the same way that