Medium S7E3: English vocabulary

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a written statement that you swear is true, used as evidence in court

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

very upset, worried, or shocked

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

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

to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

to arrest someone, especially a suspect

to end well or be resolved successfully

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

severe mental suffering or great pain

to talk in a casual, lively way

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

a person who speaks in court about someone's good character or reputation

a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs

to keep talking for a long time in a boring or annoying way

to get a warrant or summons by making a sworn statement

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

the act of moving something on wheels

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

a short, sharp ringing sound

to start doing a bad habit again after trying to stop, especially drinking alcohol

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to land or settle lightly on something

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

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a small bird, especially a young one

very upset, excited, or out of control; also, extremely funny

to record that you have started work or a shift

a person's mother

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

a legal right that protects a person's freedom and equal treatment

the act of remembering something

easy to see or notice

a circular ring or band

used to say that one event caused a series of other events

used to say that something is not surprising

not related to the main subject or issue

used to show strong surprise, anger, or emphasis in a question

used to say what someone's usual job or profession is

an official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

a police officer who investigates crimes

something that is not possible or not acceptable

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

to laugh quietly

to tell someone to be quiet

the local office that handles police work in a town or city

the hollow space inside a tooth root, where the nerve and blood vessels are

the harmful use of drugs or other addictive substances

to suddenly enter a place by force

to get or use a large amount of something

to die or be destroyed, especially in a sudden or tragic way

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do

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

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

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

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

to break or end a connection between things

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

a person who admires someone or something

deserving praise, help, or respect

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

somewhat like; in a way similar to

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while