NCIS S14E10: English vocabulary

a musical instrument with a bag and pipes, played by blowing air into it

a person who gets rid of pests such as rats or insects

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

a serious confused state of mind, often caused by illness or fever

the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of

a scientist who studies insects

the act of fastening something with pegs or stakes

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a wild duck with a green head, common in many parts of the world

a small pale insect that lives in large colonies and eats wood

showing disrespect or contempt

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

shocking or offensive because it breaks accepted moral standards

to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

something valuable that has been passed down in a family for many years

to get better after an illness, injury, or hard work

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

to express something in a particular way

to treat someone as if you are better or more important than them

a tool used for cracking open nuts

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

a type of soft leather with a velvety surface

closed and no longer open for business

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

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

a hammer with a large, usually wooden head

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

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

to be enough for a need or purpose

a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

a man from Scotland

the round part of the eye

used to show strong surprise, anger, or annoyance

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

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

moving or walking with quick, light steps

home; to or at home

grass and the thin layer of soil it grows in

walk heavily or noisily

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

very much; extremely

past tense and past participle of shoot

a short, sharp ringing sound

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

to do something with full effort or confidence

in a way that shows strong love or care

in a strange or unusual way

to record that you have started work or a shift

a small gate or door, especially one in a larger door or wall

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

a person you feel a very deep, natural connection with, often as a romantic partner

to get something back, especially by force or effort

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

to laugh quietly

a gradual change or development toward a more advanced stage

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

the night when a married couple first sleep together

a person who tricks people in order to get money

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items

a decorative object used to make something look nicer

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

to come onto the stage in a performance

to look around a place casually, often while searching for something

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

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

to be destroyed by fire

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to give something to younger people or the next generation

to suddenly and involuntarily force air out through your nose and mouth

a type of American whiskey made from corn

a pair of panels that cover a window, or a cover that opens and closes over a camera lens