NCIS S9E14: English vocabulary

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

a condition that makes it hard to pass stool

a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

the escape of liquid, gas, or energy through a hole or crack

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

present but not yet obvious, active, or fully developed

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

kept secret or done secretly, especially because it is illegal or not allowed

the business or industry of building ships

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to make the soft sound that a pigeon or dove makes

a very large seabird with long, narrow wings

slanting or not at a right angle

a small wave or series of small waves on the surface of water

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

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

the word in a phrase that is most important for the meaning or point being made

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

a team sport played with long sticks and a small ball

to put a dead body in a body bag and attach an identification tag

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

to fall forward and land face first

used to express mild annoyance, surprise, or disappointment

to make someone so excited or emotional that they lose control

showing sarcasm; using words that mean the opposite to mock someone or something

to perform very well; to do something impressively

a feeling of sadness, often without a clear reason

past tense and past participle of shoot

a short, sharp ringing sound

a male donkey

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to trace over a sketch or outline with a darker, more permanent line

the main sports team that represents a school or college

toward the back of a ship or aircraft

so absorbed in something that you do not notice other things

a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

military help from aircraft during a battle or attack

a person who likes rock music, especially a fan of rock and roll

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

not based on clear thought or good judgment

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

used to say that you think something strange, secret, or wrong is happening

without making any progress

the act of sending troops or equipment to a place for a mission

to attack someone and hit them hard

the police

a small flat piece used in the game of dominoes, usually marked with dots

to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water

to laugh quietly

making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

used to say you have won or beaten someone

used to say that something should have happened earlier

a large jazz band that plays arranged music with solo sections

a bank account you can use for everyday payments and withdrawals

to leave in a line, one after another

the act of putting things into bags or packages

A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

a person who sells illegal drugs

a person who works as part of a crew, especially on a ship, plane, or film set

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

to take a bag or other item onto an airplane with you instead of checking it

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to be found to be true, real, or the case

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

very cold, especially in a way that feels unpleasant

causing strong emotional pain or shock

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

used to say that something seems true or has become clear from the facts

as; in the same way that

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