Monk S1E3: English vocabulary

in the proper or expected way; as required

to elect someone to the same office for another term

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

an emphatic, rude way of saying no

a criminal or lawbreaker

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

locked with a key

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

a person who gives money or help to someone or to a cause

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

very unhappy, unlucky, or in a bad state

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

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

a higher court that can review decisions from a lower court

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

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

to give someone a drug, especially to make them sleepy or calm them down

an emphatic way of saying no, especially to something you strongly refuse

a device that makes a buzzing sound, often to signal something

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to make up for a bad quality or mistake

to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

intending to cause harm or upset to someone

to kill a person or animal in a violent way

official information or documents that anyone can access

to annoy someone or interfere with something, often in a playful or irritating way

to exaggerate something when speaking

a person or organization with a lot of money

books, pictures, or videos that show sexual acts or body parts in a way meant to cause sexual excitement

the act of fastening something with a screw

an official court order that allows police to search a place

a visit by a doctor to a patient at home

easy to see because it is not hidden

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

a group of wild boars

a small brown bird that sings beautifully, often at night

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

to continue with a plan or activity, especially after a delay or discussion

a home where older people live and get care

to search for something in a messy or untidy way, especially inside a bag, box, or pile of things

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a formal statement made under oath, often for use in court

very good or impressive

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

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

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

the final words someone says before they die

to delay dealing with something

to come onto the stage in a performance

to become very upset, frightened, or excited

to give someone or something the name of another person or thing, usually to honor them

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to enter information by typing it into a computer or device

a person who is running away or hiding, especially from the police or from danger

in a very harsh, cruel, or violent way

having many bends or turns

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

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

a friendly way to address a man or boy

to walk with short steps, dragging your feet a little

a physical or mental condition that makes it harder for someone to do things in everyday life

as; in the same way that

not working properly or having a fault

a mild way of telling someone to calm down or stop arguing

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

very strong and violent

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

shopping done from home, especially online or by phone or TV