Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S25E4: English vocabulary

to express something in a particular way

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

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

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

to take something away from someone using legal or official authority

food for farm animals

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

to kick the ball after dropping it and before it touches the ground

in spoken words, not in writing

to mention or use something as support for an argument or action

able to speak or express yourself clearly and confidently

a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the day after a night of heavy drinking, when you feel hungover

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

bad or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in authority or at work

a statement that gives all the important facts, especially when something might affect your opinion

the outer layer of the brain

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose

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

legal grounds that justify an arrest, search, or similar police action

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

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point

to bully or speak to someone in a harsh, overbearing way

to shoot someone and kill them

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

a strong disagreement or argument

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

the front part of the brain that helps with planning and decision-making

a structure in a cell that carries genes and passes on genetic information

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

to become involved in a conflict between two people or groups, often by accident

the act of making secret or unknown information known

the process of taking a legal case to court

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

used to say that something is not believable

a polite or informal way of saying that someone accidentally urinated or defecated in their clothes

becoming more mature and fully developed

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

a circle or chain of flowers, leaves, or other decorations used as a decoration or worn on the head

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof

a city in central New York State

steps taken to use the law against someone or to solve a legal problem

lasting for a person's whole life

a court that deals with divorce, child custody, and other family matters

a final selection of people or things chosen from a larger group

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to listen secretly to a conversation or broadcast

to come onto the stage in a performance

to keep partying or having fun

a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

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

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

a piece of material with one thick end and one thin end, used to hold things in place or force them apart

to check or read something quickly

the act of building a bridge

to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

to find your way from one place to another

a statement that is meant to make someone feel confident or safe

as; in the same way that

to tell someone about an event or experience in detail

to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset

a teacher who temporarily replaces the regular teacher

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

a student in the second year of high school or college

past tense and past participle of bed