The Mentalist S4E22: English vocabulary

the activity of catching crabs

to take and keep something, especially a vehicle, because someone has broken a law or rule

running away suddenly and quickly

a machine used for pulling or lifting heavy things with a cable or chain

covered with a protective outer layer

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

to make a short, high-pitched sound

a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

a person or thing that chases something

to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

an animal that eats dead animals or leftover food

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

locked with a key

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

used to challenge someone to try something, especially a fight or argument

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

to call on someone or something for help or support

able to be trusted to do what is needed or expected

an act of cleaning a place or area

a person who secretly gives information to the police about a crime or criminal

to strongly suggest that something is needed or appropriate

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

to indicate or suggest something

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

a short, sharp ringing sound

cruel and unfair control by a ruler or government

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

a small pouch or sac-like bag

a person who breeds animals or plants

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

a bed or sleeping space on a ship, train, or other vehicle

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

working by using the pressure of a liquid

completely wet

an official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a lack of calm or self-control

to make a lot of money, especially in a way that seems easy

a symbol or design used to identify a company, product, or organization

a simple device for fastening a door or gate

a measure of length, equal to about 33 inches (84 centimeters).

to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

a series of short, sharp sounds

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

to ride on a wave while standing on a surfboard

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

to tell someone to be quiet

a short, relaxed walk

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

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

a unit of area equal to a square that is 1 inch on each side

a paid day off from work for personal reasons

to look through a group of things and choose the best ones

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a large group of insects flying or moving together

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

A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

a truck used to tow broken-down or illegally parked vehicles

to say something suddenly or without thinking first

a person whose whereabouts are unknown

to take a bag or other item onto an airplane with you instead of checking it

to ask several people for information or help

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to connect a device to a power source or another device