Chicago Fire S10E1: English vocabulary

not heard or not listened to

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

(of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat

a fragrant herb with feathery leaves, used to flavor food

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

the use of psychological techniques to influence or control someone’s thoughts or behavior

to suddenly put someone or something into a difficult situation or state

an elected member of a city or town council

to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

a period of violent, uncontrolled behavior

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

to reach a decision or agreement

to earn enough money to cover your basic living expenses

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

a small job you do to earn extra money besides your main job

a device that controls the flow or pressure of a liquid or gas

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

used to say you have won or beaten someone

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

the act of putting things into bags or packages

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

relating to flowers or decorated with flowers

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a person whose job is to do building work on construction sites

closely packed with buildings or houses

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

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

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

deserving praise, help, or respect

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

having many small holes or dents on the surface

a set of straps used to hold and control an animal, or to attach it to a cart or other vehicle

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

somewhat like; in a way similar to

a friendly way to address a man or boy

as; in the same way that

moving forward quickly and forcefully

very strong and violent

to visit a place often

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

a signal that danger or an emergency has ended and it is safe to continue

to some extent; fairly

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

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

a casual way to say goodbye

a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

easy to remember and pleasant to hear

a smell, especially a pleasant one

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

used to say that the result is the same no matter which choice happens

an older person, especially one who has a lot of experience

a party for friends and family to celebrate a baby that is about to be born

an event where people meet, talk, and spend time together

to move people out of a dangerous place to safety

being in a hospital as a patient

something terrible that is going to happen, or a feeling that something terrible is coming

a small flap or strip used for holding, fastening, or pulling something

pleasantly crisp and firm to bite or chew

the way someone writes by hand

a person who dives underwater, especially for sport or work

looking sad, worried, or troubled, as if something bad has happened

the act of pitching a baseball

never; not at any time, used for emphasis

left after the rest has been used, eaten, or taken away

to bring something with you when you go somewhere

to use all of something so that none is left

an informal, friendly greeting

used to tell someone not to touch something or someone

to keep something with you so you do not lose it or let it go

the act of removing hair from the face or body with a razor

to have your home in a particular place