NCIS S14E23: English vocabulary

in a nervous way

a lucky result that seems unlikely or accidental

a person or thing that brings bad luck

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

a small lock with a U-shaped metal bar, used for doors, gates, bikes, and boxes

clear and bright, like crystal

to breathe air out of your lungs

causing a lot of pain or suffering

to cause a sudden shock or surprise

a pile of hay

something you see, hear, or feel that seems real but is not caused by anything outside your mind

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

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

easily damaged, broken, or bent

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

firm and determined; not willing to change your mind

married

related to cooking or the art of cooking

a long, low ship used in the past, often moved by oars

a dish made by cooking beaten eggs in a pan, often with other ingredients

in a way that relates to medicine or medical treatment

in a loving way; with affection

a junior officer in the navy or coast guard

a fight or struggle, especially one involving many people

the act of moving along without using power

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

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

a heart attack

the act of pulling something tight

the sound a dog makes

everyone in a ship's crew

a humorous or informal way for a female speaker to say "I" or "me

fastened with laces

attractive, stylish, and confident

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

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

the activity of making clothes or other items by looping yarn with needles

a dried flower bud used as a spice

a formal suit jacket worn by men for very dressy occasions

a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause

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

the amount of medicine or a drug that should be taken at one time or over a period of time

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to indicate or suggest something

a short, sharp ringing sound

very good; excellent

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to land or settle lightly on something

the exact words used in something written or said

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

an informal exclamation used to show strong surprise, excitement, or admiration

imagined rather than real

to start a casual romantic or sexual relationship with someone

in a way that shows strong love or care

a bed, especially one on a ship or in a train or bus

to change something after thinking about it again or getting new information

a light mist or smoky cloud that makes it hard to see clearly

the idea that your actions affect what happens to you later

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

an FBI or other government detective

producing fruit

completely unconscious

in a very successful way

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a humorous or informal word for an antidepressant

to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

a series of short, sharp sounds

used to say that someone has succeeded very well

to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed

an informal way of saying you agree with someone

to support one side in a disagreement or competition

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something