9-1-1 S4E1: English vocabulary

a deep cut or tear in the skin

to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

annoying or unpleasant to hear

to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise

pressure or threats that force someone to do something

the act of making something seem less important or less serious than it really is

a small lock with a U-shaped metal bar, used for doors, gates, bikes, and boxes

more able or skilled than someone or something else

serious, sad, and not cheerful

to secretly listen to other people's private conversation

to breathe air out of your lungs

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

to make a series of short, sharp, snapping sounds

to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

a machine used for pulling or lifting heavy things with a cable or chain

to argue about small, unimportant things

covered with a protective outer layer

friendly teasing or joking talk

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

showing confidence and authority in a way that makes people listen or obey

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

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

the mechanism inside a clock

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

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

a plant with a strong, fresh smell and taste, used in food and drinks

to make a short, high-pitched sound

a ball of fire, especially one caused by an explosion

to flow or fall in a thin, small stream

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a person who claims a title, throne, or position

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

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

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

the large group of bones at the bottom of the spine, between the hips

a thick mass of blood or another liquid that has become partly solid

an exclamation used to show surprise or shock

strange in a way that makes you feel nervous or frightened

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

moving with quick, light jumps

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

having raised ridges or lines

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

an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

the act of sealing a hole or gap

to organize something again in a new or better way

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to talk in a casual, lively way

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

the clear liquid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord

a ring of light around the sun, moon, or another object

to support someone very strongly and openly

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

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

to indicate or suggest something

serious and formal in a way that shows respect or importance

a short, sharp ringing sound

to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to shake or tremble

to lead a group, team, or project

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

involving or affecting two sides, especially two countries or groups

relating to the brain or to thinking and intelligence

a deep, low, continuous sound

in a weak or feeble way

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

something you do to prevent harm or trouble