Blue Bloods S10E10: English vocabulary

a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

a rope or chain used to tie an animal so it cannot move far

the entrance area of a building

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

closed and no longer open for business

the process of sending someone back to another country to face trial or punishment

with little or no fresh air; too warm and airless

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

preserved in vinegar or salty water

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

absolutely necessary; needed for success or for something to work

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

relating to the blood vessels that supply the heart

a small room or cupboard used for storing food and kitchen items

in a way that is deserved or justified

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

used to taunt someone after they lose or fail

locked with a key

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

to accept and obey a rule, decision, or law

a cheerful or playful way to greet someone in the morning

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

a police department that investigates complaints against officers

very unusual, unconventional, or extreme

(of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat

to honor an event or place by being present

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

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

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

the state of being mentally healthy and able to think clearly and reasonably

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

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

past tense and past participle of shoot

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

to officially choose someone for a job or role

showing two or more ideas, statements, or facts that do not agree with each other

to swear using something as a witness or guarantee, especially to show that you are telling the truth

the head of a monastery of monks

imagined rather than real

happening in the mind without you being aware of it

the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

the crime of stealing something worth more than the legal limit for petty theft

a secure place for your feet when standing or climbing

to record that you have started work or a shift

cause something to improve a lot

to hate or strongly dislike someone or something

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

used to emphasize that something is completely true or definite

producing fruit

used to say that something is not believable

the present time, especially compared with the past

a list of household jobs that someone, usually a partner, wants you to do

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to do something correctly or in the right way

unfinished things that still need attention

to ignore something wrong on purpose

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

to open something quickly or roughly

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

your; belonging to you

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

the upper part of a city or town, especially away from the center

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

for a very long time

a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

a difficult situation that is likely to lead to more problems

clear proof that something is true or happened

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear