Grey's Anatomy S12E1: English vocabulary

a dead human body

the forked bone from a bird's chest that people break and pull apart to make a wish

to make a dull, heavy sound

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a very small island

a large piece of something, especially food or meat

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

to close or squeeze tightly

relating to the pelvis or the area around it

soft, light bits of wool, cotton, or similar material

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

a machine that keeps babies, eggs, or tiny living things in a controlled warm environment

a stitch used to close a wound or surgical cut

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

very small

moving or working slowly, often because of tiredness or poor health

to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence

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

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

a liquid or cream you put on your skin to make it softer or treat it

a small cut made in the body, usually during an operation

the large group of bones at the bottom of the spine, between the hips

to make the soft sound that a pigeon or dove makes

in a way that relates to medicine or medical treatment

looking weak, unhealthy, or slightly ill

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

a folder with rings or clips for holding loose papers

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

happening or done at the same time

to throw something with a quick, forceful motion

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

the lead player in a section of an orchestra

the act of gathering a crop from the fields

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

a small printed sheet used for advertising or sharing information

a large, heavy, awkward-looking person or thing

the act of drawing air or liquid in by creating a partial vacuum

a central open area surrounded by buildings, especially on a college campus

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

to stop a bad situation from getting worse

having abilities or strength far beyond what is normal for people

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

a person whose job is to turn animal skins into leather

to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen

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

to strongly suggest that something is needed or appropriate

to look at something with attention or wonder

to honor an event or place by being present

the process of forming scars as a wound heals

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 join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

moving quickly with light, springy steps

relating to the lungs

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

a raised bank of earth or stone built to protect land from flooding

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

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

having thoughts of killing yourself

imagined rather than real

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

the act of fastening something with a screw

a strong, light metal used in aircraft, tools, and medical implants

used to say that you agree with what someone has just said

to tell someone private thoughts or feelings in confidence

enough extra space or time to make things easier

to start doing something with energy and enthusiasm

completely worth the money or effort

to make someone feel excited and eager