Law & Order S15E21: English vocabulary

a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence

the act of lending something to someone

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

tiny organisms that float in water and are eaten by many sea animals

the act of moving along without using power

careful to do things well and correctly

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

especially impressive or memorable

a police department that investigates complaints against officers

the small round part on a person's chest that milk comes from in women and some female animals

to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again

a ghostly woman said to appear in white clothes

acting quickly without thinking about the results

likely to happen soon or already planned

basic rights and freedoms that protect people from unfair government control

to defeat someone or something by using greater strength or power

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

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

the person who leads a police force or police department

the wound where a bullet or other object enters the body

used to express praise, joy, or relief

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

to attack someone suddenly and aggressively, with words or physically

to place one window, image, or layer over another

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

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

careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

to indicate or suggest something

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

to praise someone or something, especially publicly

a strong disagreement or argument

to do something with full effort or confidence

in a very bad or ruined state

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

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

a person who secretly carries money or documents for a criminal group

to choose someone as a candidate for an election, award, or job

a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper

to record that you have started work or a shift

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

to annoy someone or interfere with something, often in a playful or irritating way

to become free from debt or financial trouble

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

an official court order that allows police to search a place

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

to tell someone private thoughts or feelings in confidence

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a situation that is not clearly one category, rule, or answer

to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way

a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request

a group of wild boars

to repair something, especially by hand

a title given to members of the clergy.

to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

to suddenly develop a rash or spots on your skin

a social event where people drink cocktails and talk

a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court

a bag used to carry a dead body

the set of digits you dial before a phone number to show which area it is in

a way of saying that something is unlucky or unfortunate

radio programs that feature conversations about current events or controversial topics

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

very angry or annoyed

a long weapon with a pointed metal tip, used in the past by soldiers

a person who has sex for money

shockingly bad, excessive, or offensive

a difficult situation that causes suffering or lack of basic needs