9-1-1 S3E7: English vocabulary

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

relating to the earth or to life on earth

A strong sexual desire for someone

to force someone to leave a home or property, usually by legal action

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

to be greater in number than someone or something

to rebel against authority or start a revolt

a humorous way to refer to very muscular biceps

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

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

to indicate or suggest something

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight

in rugby, to move inward against an opponent in a scrum in an illegal way

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of leaving someone or something behind

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

cause something to improve a lot

to discuss ideas informally and freely

to speak in a rude, loud, or annoying way

deep sadness or pain caused by a breakup, disappointment, or loss

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to make something clear or settled

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to get married

to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

the process of making a surface or material smooth

a newspaper notice about someone's death, often with a short life story

to learn something so well that you can say or write it from memory

Used to show strong agreement or approval

to open something quickly or roughly

coated or mixed with sugar

a machine that washes dishes automatically

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

used to say you have won or beaten someone

actively dealing with something or working on it

the area just outside a door, especially the step or small space in front of a house

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

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a year off from study or work, often taken before university

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

an outdoor area next to a house where people can sit, eat, or relax

a rounded lump or raised part on the back of a camel or some other animals

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

to speak or act more quickly

to give something to younger people or the next generation

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

the act of making something stronger or more effective

a quick, informal check or inspection

to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

to walk with short steps, dragging your feet a little

to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

the capital city of Jamaica

as; in the same way that

a mild way of telling someone to calm down or stop arguing

to visit a place often

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

having a collar

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

the smallest chess piece, which can move forward and capture diagonally

a small hollow or mark made by pressure or impact

to some extent; fairly

to talk or write about your feelings or problems in order to feel better

preserved or sold in bottles

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

used to praise someone for doing something well