Blue Bloods S10E17: English vocabulary

to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence

the state of being drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs

to express something in a particular way

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

a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to give someone back their job, rank, or previous position

to know or guess that something will happen before it happens

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

a clear blue precious stone

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

a sudden strong expression of emotion, especially anger

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

time already spent in jail or prison that counts toward a sentence

a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

walk with long, confident steps

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

home; to or at home

an act of cleaning a place or area

to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

a person who is paid to kill someone

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

to completely get rid of something bad or unwanted

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

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

responsible for explaining your actions or decisions to someone in authority

a joke that is cruel, offensive, or in bad taste

to avoid punishment or legal consequences, especially after a court case

an open rebellion against people in authority, especially by soldiers or sailors

said when something expected and not surprising happens, often in a sarcastic way

a short text that explains a picture or photo

the fact of being responsible for your actions and able to explain them

a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

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

a deep, low, continuous sound

a period of violent, uncontrolled behavior

to record that you have started work or a shift

cause something to improve a lot

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

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

the U.S. holiday on July 4, celebrating American independence

a serious illness that slowly damages the brain and causes problems with memory and thinking

ground oats used for making breakfast food

used to say that something is not believable

a polite or informal way of saying that someone accidentally urinated or defecated in their clothes

the less bad of two bad choices

a phrase used when something loses its meaning or effect because it is translated badly

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a state of severe mental illness

not honest; likely to lie, cheat, or trick people

to attack someone and hit them hard

unfinished things that still need attention

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you

to turn something over so that it is upside down or on its side

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

used to say you want something to happen soon

a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

the illegal trade in drugs

work that involves carefully finding out facts or solving a mystery

a place where people practice shooting at targets

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

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

in a blunt or direct way

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

to show anger or frustration by treating someone badly, even though they did not cause the problem

a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident

to appear or happen, especially by chance