NCIS S8E24: English vocabulary

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

the point at which nothing more can be added or absorbed

to run faster than someone or something, or to escape by running

the ability to stay calm and in control of your feelings

a person who tries to influence politicians or government officials

the act of keeping horses in stables

to read or look through something quickly, without paying close attention

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

a person who sees an event or situation but does not get involved

to give someone a different job, role, or place to work

the move in chess that traps the opponent's king so it cannot escape

the round part of the eye

moving with quick, light jumps

locked with a key

a military command to hold a rifle upright in front of the body as a salute

casual talk about work, especially when it is boring or not very useful

the sound an owl makes

to make someone very interested or curious

something used to trick or attract someone or something

moving or walking with quick, light steps

great skill and knowledge in a subject or activity

kind and caring, especially toward people or animals who are suffering

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

a chemical element needed by the body in very small amounts

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

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

to say 'shoo' to make an animal or person go away

to stop something before it is finished because of a problem

a person who is paid to kill someone

in a suitable or proper way

past tense and past participle of shoot

a short, sharp ringing sound

to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind

to lead a group, team, or project

to be lucky and succeed by chance

to do something with full effort or confidence

a device for controlling the flow of water from a pipe

a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

in a weak or feeble way

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

an FBI or other government detective

very important or deeply loved by someone

to make someone feel excited and eager

to expect something or think it will happen

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person's height

kept secret or done in a hidden way

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

to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

to stay in one place in the air

to do something correctly or in the right way

to laugh quietly

to give someone or something an unofficial name or title

to make a machine, system, or device stop working properly or at all

for a very long time

used to say that something should have happened earlier

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

from the very beginning

a car with a closed body and usually four doors

to sell something at an auction

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

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

showing tension, worry, or discomfort

to say words slowly and clearly so someone can write them down

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

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

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

a friendly way to address a man or boy