Blue Bloods S10E5: English vocabulary

the person who leads a group, especially one doing something bad or illegal

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

more able or skilled than someone or something else

completely clean and free from marks or dirt

to breathe air out of your lungs

the use of force or threats to make someone do something

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

pretending to be shy or modest in a way that is meant to attract attention

easy to manage, control, or deal with

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

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

careful and persistent effort

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

to make a short, high-pitched sound

a list of people or things that are not allowed or are treated with suspicion

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

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

people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future

to find out something for certain

to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

the act of frightening or pressuring someone to make them do something

sad because you are away from home and miss it

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

floating on water and not sinking

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

careful checking of something before making a decision, especially in business or law

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

expressing opinions very openly, especially in a way that may be critical

very drunk

a small lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

to end well or be resolved successfully

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

the person who leads a police force or police department

a dishonest investment plan that uses money from new investors to pay earlier investors

a military operation that is described as limited or not a full war

the quality of being real, true, or genuine

to create or perform something without preparing it first

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

to officially choose someone for a job or role

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

a small round object with a hole through it, used in jewelry or decoration

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

punishment or suffering that is seen as payback for a wrong

a luxury apartment on the top floor of a building

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

a large movement of people leaving a place

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

a small bird, especially a young one

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

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

the installation of cables or a cable system

the act of ending something, especially a job, contract, or agreement

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

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

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

unfairly better or more considerate treatment than other people get

behaving like the character you are playing, not like yourself

not related to the main subject or issue

the present time, especially compared with the past

to make someone feel excited and eager

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

in a way that relates to the economy or business activity

to have a strong desire to achieve something

to ignore something wrong on purpose

a time in the past in someone's life

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof