| A | B |
| bloodhound | large dog with a keen sense of smell; slang name for a detective |
| ambush | surprise attack from a hiding place |
| caper | criminal act or plan, especially a robbery |
| intercept | to stop or interrupt the progress of something |
| cargo | load of goods carried by a ship, plane, or truck |
| hijacking | seizing by threat or force, often for ramsom, adn taking to a place that is not the original destination |
| abduct | to carry away by force; kidnap |
| limber up | to move and stretch limbs before exercises |
| tripod | 3-legged stand that supports a camera |
| airly | lightheartedly; in a carefree manner |
| loping | running at a steady, easy pace |
| scamp | rascal; joker |
| petty cash | money that is easily available to buy small items |
| cardsharp | person who cheats on cards |