24 S8E9: English vocabulary

to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted or invited

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

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

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

careful and sensible, especially about the future or about money

the quality of being very formal and following rules of etiquette closely

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

bring back to life

a difference between two things that should match

used to describe an action done deliberately and without pity or emotion

to hit something quickly with your hand

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

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

very unusual, unconventional, or extreme

to send something to a different place, person, or direction

to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen

to make it possible for something to happen

a serious criminal attack that is done with a weapon or in a way that could cause serious injury

legal action taken against someone accused of a crime

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

the crime of stealing something worth more than the legal limit for petty theft

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

the act of remembering something

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

separated from the rest by cutting

very tired and lacking energy

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a police raid that finds and seizes illegal drugs

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

suddenly and without warning

to laugh quietly

a chemical element used as fuel in nuclear power and weapons

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

a code you use to open or log in to something

to start opposing someone or something you used to support

the border between two U.S. states

to attend a meeting, class, or event without taking part

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to successfully defend yourself against an attack, illness, or a strong feeling

the act of becoming red in the face or skin

a group of people or companies that work together for a common purpose

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

as; in the same way that

to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport

working or in effect

relating to the scientific study used in solving crimes

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

the way a play, show, or event is arranged and presented

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

used to encourage someone to do something or try something

to pass something from one person to another in a group

the part of a boat or ship used for steering

remove things from a vehicle, container, or machine

to some extent; fairly

to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

a person who carries out an investigation, especially for the police or another organization

a casual way to say goodbye

dangerous or likely to cause harm

ready to work or start functioning