CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S3E15: English vocabulary

polite and respectful behavior or speech

the vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart

the repeated sound of a drum

a small entrance hall or lobby just inside a building's outer door

the process of turning silver in color

the outer layer of skin on a person or animal

the use of force or pressure to get something

the feathers fixed to the back of an arrow or dart to help it fly straight

the thin part inside the ear that vibrates when sound reaches it

the thin skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail

to make a sharp, hard metallic sound

the front edge of a step or stair

to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving

to hide something in your hand, especially secretly

a small lump or ball of something

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

to take or use more than your fair share of something

showing that something is present or true, often in a way that is not obvious

the state of not being regular or even

to make something more noticeable or important

to cause a lot of damage or harm

the act of fastening something with pegs or stakes

the way a room or building affects how sound is heard

turned or operated by a crank

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

willing to obey other people and accept their control

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material used for fastening or tying things

a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample

a substance that makes the body or brain more active

a woman who is believed to have magical powers

showing disrespect or contempt

make something stronger, more intense, or more noticeable

a tool with a rubber cup on a handle, used to clear blocked drains or toilets

the long bone in the upper part of the leg

the size of a wave, sound, or signal measured from the middle to the top

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

important and strongly influencing later work or events

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

a small glass container for holding a liquid, especially medicine

a shot in basketball that is worth three points

a milky liquid from some plants, used to make rubber

the study of the forms and structure of living things

to stop yourself from showing or feeling something

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

an image of water or something else that you seem to see in hot air or in the distance, but that is not really there

a medical tool used to inject or remove liquid

a strong, smooth material made from animal skin and used for writing or books in the past

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

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

married

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a large bird that cannot fly, with a long neck and long legs

making quick, sharp movements

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

a person's usual way of reacting and behaving

a long scarf or neck decoration made of feathers or fur

British slang for a pound sterling

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

moving with quick, light jumps

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

a smooth, shiny fabric with a soft surface

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

important or experienced people, especially those with power or authority

to think you are hearing sounds that are not really there

to run away quickly

a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

to clean something thoroughly, especially by removing dirt or harmful substances

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

a very strong, unpleasant smell

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

a drug used to make someone easier to sexually assault