Law & Order S1E10: English vocabulary

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

a short break between parts of a play, concert, or other performance

having a saddle on it

to raise your shoulders to show that you do not know, do not care, or cannot answer

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

shiny and pale, like a pearl

to give up a right, claim, or rule requirement

covered with a protective outer layer

not careful enough, especially in a way that causes harm or breaks a duty

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

sexually unconventional or involving unusual sexual practices

to move a little, or make something move a little

to eat something in a noisy or casual way

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a loop of rope or wire that tightens when pulled

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

in a way that involves chemistry or chemical reactions

having a sour taste or the chemical properties of an acid

to prove that a statement, theory, or claim is false

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially a sport, hobby, or cause

to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

making quick, sharp movements

moving with quick, light jumps

very shocking and disgusting, especially because of violence or injury

to throw something with a quick, forceful motion

locked with a key

a humorous or religious way of referring to heaven

to a very great degree; extremely

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

used to challenge someone to try something, especially a fight or argument

a hormone that your body releases when you are stressed or excited

the life or world believed to exist after death

(of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat

a person who gives expert evidence in a court case

art made by live performance as the artwork

sexually attracted to both men and women

to honor an event or place by being present

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

to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

showing sarcasm; using words that mean the opposite to mock someone or something

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to cut and gather a crop from a field

to lift something to a higher position

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

based on a choice that seems random or not clearly explained

covered with sweat

to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

separated from the rest by cutting

too small or unimportant to matter much

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to make something white or lighter using a chemical process

far away; at a great distance

used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

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

a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

used to describe someone who is used to something

a state in western India, known for its beaches and historic sites

a social event where people drink cocktails and talk

focus closely on something

a person who is well known to the public, especially in media or politics

to make something smaller, weaker, or less important

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

a feeling or expression of not approving of something