Columbo S9E1: English vocabulary

a calm feeling of being happy and satisfied with your life

a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

to make someone feel worried or upset

things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

a stand that holds a painter's canvas or board while they work

to sit or stay somewhere in a bad mood because you are annoyed or disappointed

a small hollow in the skin, especially in the cheek or chin

rude, insensitive, and lacking good taste

the quality of often forgetting things

to keep bothering someone again and again, especially by following or questioning them

the front edge of a step or stair

one of the two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out of the heart

the state of not existing or having no meaning or purpose

to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

very strange, wild, or out of control, often in a way that seems mentally unwell

to give someone the right to have or do something

a tool with two handles that is squeezed to blow air into a fire

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

to argue about something unimportant

broken into small parts or pieces

a loose piece of clothing worn for sleeping

the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

to value something very highly

to carry or haul something, especially with effort

an expression of sympathy, especially when someone has died

a large cup, especially one used in religious ceremonies

a short, stiff hair, especially on an animal or on a brush

able to be seen, noticed, or measured

to reveal who someone really is, or what something really means

to pass dry ingredients through a sieve to remove lumps or coarse bits

a female fox

pain or discomfort in your stomach after eating

to make someone unable to breathe properly

to shout in a deep, loud voice, especially in anger or pain

a loud, sharp cry

a small mammal with a long pointed nose and tiny eyes

a small animal with dark brown fur, valued for its fur

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

not able to sleep

to block a pipe, drain, or other passage so that nothing can flow through it

thick, wet mud or dirty liquid with solid material in it

to make someone feel extreme fear

a clear, colorless liquid once used as an anesthetic and solvent

a small piece cut off something

to move lightly and quickly, or to flap gently

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

to stop yourself from showing or feeling something

used to show sadness, regret, or disappointment

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a plant disease that causes leaves, flowers, or crops to wither and die

a slight shaking movement

a room where things are kept for later use

covered with a messy layer of something that has been spread around

a small decorative crown worn on the head

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

a system of secret symbols or letters used to hide a message

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a heavy knife with a broad blade, used for chopping meat or bones

absolutely necessary; needed for success or for something to work

a small axe with a short handle

a sudden wish to do something, often without planning it

a vulgar slang word for the penis

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

the area where the top of the leg meets the lower abdomen

used to show strong surprise, anger, or annoyance

weak and lacking energy or strength

to change from a liquid into a gas

the habit of caring only about yourself and not about other people

locked with a key

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

a man or boy

the quality of being rich, deep, or full of flavor, color, or detail

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

very unusual, unconventional, or extreme