Bones S8E16: English vocabulary

made of fibers or looking like fibers

one of the small bones that make up the spine

the condition of not getting enough oxygen, which can cause unconsciousness or death

to argue about something unimportant

a small detail or rule that may seem unimportant but can affect a decision or result

the farthest point or outer edge of something

the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping

to come out in a sudden, forceful stream

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

to put something firmly inside or into something else

more able or skilled than someone or something else

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

to put handcuffs on someone

to take food, drink, or a substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

different from what is normal or accepted

too large or too small compared with something else

not made from living things; not organic

to give life, energy, or movement to something

a person, especially a young person, who breaks the law or behaves badly

slightly damaged by a dent

able to be measured

making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

a menu listing the dishes available in a restaurant

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

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

relating to the neck or the cervix

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

going or placed across something, especially at a right angle

a woodwind instrument with a thin double reed

a very small amount of something

to make a short, high-pitched sound

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

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

to find out something for certain

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

not willing to tell people things or share personal information

in a way that relates to medicine or medical treatment

located at the back or rear of something

having spikes or sharp points

to change the structure or style of a room or building

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

to figure out or read something that is hard to understand, especially a code or message

a folder with rings or clips for holding loose papers

the act of bending your body forward to show respect or greet someone

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

having raised ridges or lines

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

to show clearly that something is true or real

a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain around the neck

one of the seven bones in the neck

to sit, lean, or fall heavily, often with a bent back

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

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

to fight or meet an enemy in battle

used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely

a male donkey

a paper or digital voucher that gives you a discount

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

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

relating to rules, discipline, or punishment for breaking rules

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

relating to the front part of something

to meet or cross at a point

behavior that shows very poor judgment or common sense

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

to cause someone to suffer something unpleasant or painful

the act of following or marking the path or position of something

at a very short distance; with little space between things

to openly refuse to obey or accept something

an FBI or other government detective

an official court order that allows police to search a place

a strong band of tissue that connects bones in a joint

to cut something off or separate it by force