Monk S3E16: English vocabulary

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

a person who kidnaps someone

to enter a place, especially quietly or in a formal way

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

the liquid that flows through a plant and carries food and other substances

a person from the Caucasus region

to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

to record that you have started work or a shift

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

a situation that is extremely urgent or serious

the act of fastening something with a screw

separated from the rest by cutting

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

to cut something off or separate it by force

to give the musical cue that lets someone start singing or playing

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person who plays the violin

an obscene gesture made by raising the middle finger

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

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

the act of putting things into bags or packages

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

never done, seen, or known before

old enough to be legally an adult

to become very upset, frightened, or excited

to mark an area by putting rope around it

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to find something by chance

a friendly way to address a man or boy

in a fresh or newly made way

to wait and be ready to act when needed

a dark underground room or prison cell, especially in a castle

a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers

a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

soft material used to make something more comfortable, protect it, or give it shape

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a number from 0 to 9

a casual way to say goodbye

money that is paid to free a kidnapped person or get back something stolen

your younger brother

a bag used for household rubbish

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement

to begin living in a new home

the shorter hand on a clock that shows the hours

a parent who brings up a child alone

a part of the body, such as an arm, leg, or organ

time when you are not working and can do things you enjoy

juice made from grapes

a natural feeling or reaction that makes you act without thinking

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

almost, but not completely

an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

a public telephone that you pay to use

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

slanted or not level

to use all of something so that none is left

cut into pieces or fragments

a soft absorbent item worn by a baby to catch urine and stool

to leave the home you live in and start living somewhere else

one of the two main periods of study in a school or college year

an informal, friendly greeting

something that is not important or impressive

used to wish someone an enjoyable time