24 S3E16: English vocabulary

a soldier in the cavalry or another military unit

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

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

home; to or at home

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

to send something to a different place, person, or direction

the act of keeping something dangerous, unwanted, or spreading under control

to organize people or resources for a purpose

to talk in a casual, lively way

a type of strong, pale wine from Spain

an act of cleaning a place or area

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

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

a person who is likely to run away before a trial or punishment

to move around within a system or area, or make something do this

cause something to improve a lot

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

to hate or strongly dislike someone or something

to make a list, report, or book by gathering information from different sources

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

a person who makes or sells candles

to move or act quickly, but with difficulty or in a clumsy way

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

an angry order telling someone to go away and stop bothering you

a point where lines, paths, or branches meet

showing agreement or saying yes

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

a value or limit that affects how something works or is measured

kept secret or done in a hidden way

far away; at a great distance

to take weapons away from someone or something

a group of wild boars

a set of equipment or tools used for a particular purpose

something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

the person who is in charge of a police department

a police officer who works for a state police force

to use your authority to cancel or ignore a decision

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

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

busy and not available

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

to keep someone in official custody, usually for questioning

to think of someone or something in a particular way

the fact that all living things eventually die

not staying the same or not matching in different situations

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

completely, with nothing left unpaid or unfinished

to break or end a connection between things

to act because of information, advice, or a rule

not done, paid, or arrived by the expected time

the act of making something stronger or more effective

to crush something into small pieces or powder

to support a claim with facts or proof

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

the movement of fresh air through a room, building, or other space

past tense and past participle of bed

a signal that danger or an emergency has ended and it is safe to continue

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a shellfish with a soft body and two shells

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

to travel toward the south

clear and definite; not confusing or uncertain

to some extent; fairly

to keep someone or something apart from others

a casual way to say goodbye

having a ring or rings around it

able to spread easily from one person, animal, or thing to another

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

to begin living in a new home

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

trained to react in a particular way

a period when people or animals are kept apart to stop a disease from spreading

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation