9-1-1 S3E17: English vocabulary

to value something very highly

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

a person or thing that brings bad luck

to make a dull, heavy sound

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to breathe air out of your lungs

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

a long spear with a barbed point, used for catching large sea animals

to make a series of short, sharp, snapping sounds

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

a person who sends workers, vehicles, or emergency services to where they are needed

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

small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away

making a long, sharp s sound

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

to bark in a sharp, high-pitched way

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

showing sincere, deep feeling

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

a vulgar slang word for the penis

reacting quickly to a change or stimulus

a feeling that you or the room is spinning, often making you unsteady

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

locked with a key

a sudden, brief burst of wind

to complain in a high, annoying voice

the act of pulling something tight

having raised ridges or lines

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

to shake slightly because you are cold, scared, or excited

to give off a sound, smell, light, or gas

used in the phrase double-decker: something with two levels or decks

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

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

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

full of fog

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

to think of someone or something in a particular way

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

to suffer the worst effects of something

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

in a place where you are hidden and unlikely to be found

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

the main stem of a plant

to make a long, loud, sad cry

to do something very well and succeed impressively

unable to act, influence events, or change a situation

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a series of short, sharp sounds

to do something correctly or in the right way

used in the phrase into thin air to mean that something disappears completely or seems to vanish

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

happening or done every night

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to move smoothly through the air or over a surface with little effort

an event where people can perform music, comedy, or poetry in front of an audience

a cancerous growth in the brain

an extra period of play added at the end of a game when the score is tied

the boundary between two counties

likely to experience something bad or unwanted

causing worry, sadness, or pain

comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset

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