Pilot: Homeland (2011) S01E01 English vocabulary

a small lock with a U-shaped metal bar, used for doors, gates, bikes, and boxes

something used to trace or track something else

to breathe air out of your lungs

the act of making a sound or device silent

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

to make a series of short, sharp, snapping sounds

to hang down loosely or swing gently

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

covered with a protective outer layer

a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

to question someone closely for a long time, especially in an official or forceful way

by land, not by sea or air

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

to formally ask an authority or organization for something

to marry again

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a small fault or problem in a machine, computer, or system

the state of being kept in prison

a person who fights against a government or other authority, especially as part of an armed group

closed and no longer open for business

to talk with someone in a formal or polite way

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

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

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

a person's usual way of reacting and behaving

in a way that is barely noticeable or easy to hear, see, or feel

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

a large, flat dish used for serving food

to complain in a high, annoying voice

the U.S. Marine Corps, the branch of the U.S. armed forces that fights on land and at sea

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

to fail badly or make a serious mistake

a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

to end well or be resolved successfully

a secret group of people who stay hidden until they are ready to act

the quality of being real, true, or genuine

a severe headache that often affects one side of the head and may cause nausea or vision problems

the act of making something clearer or easier to understand

careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

in a place where you are hidden and unlikely to be found

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

the capital city of Syria

a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

to travel regularly between home and work

the act of fastening something with a screw

a sofa that can be turned into a bed

almost; very nearly

a hired car with a driver, often used for airport or hotel trips

to think that something is probably true or will happen

a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

a very difficult, painful, or upsetting experience

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

to get through something difficult by being determined and not giving up

a final selection of people or things chosen from a larger group

a man who is seen as a typical example of a particular group, cause, or style

to do someone else's job or take their place for a short time

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

the act of putting things into bags or packages