Blue Bloods S12E6: English vocabulary

a large, flat dish used for serving food

to complain in a high, annoying voice

able to be trusted because you are honest and reliable

to damage someone’s or something’s reputation

moving or walking with quick, light steps

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

the person who leads a police force or police department

a statement that gives all the important facts, especially when something might affect your opinion

a style of small, simple house with a steep roof and a central chimney

a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger

the level of doubt needed to avoid a guilty verdict

to perform very well; to do something impressively

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

past tense and past participle of shoot

turning around a central point or axis

used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely

something that is much better than most others

a silly or crazy person

the small hole in a door where you put a key

staying hidden or shut away in a place, often for safety or privacy

a strong disagreement or argument

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to do something with full effort or confidence

working properly and ready to use

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

to spend time with someone or a group, often with disapproval

the act of making secret or unknown information known

to describe the main qualities of someone or something

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to hit the ground or floor with your foot hard, often because you are angry or excited

to speak to someone in a way that ignores their replies or feelings

an unfair campaign against a person or group, often based on opinion rather than facts

used to say that something is not surprising

to stop worrying and feel calm

available only by asking the pharmacist, not on open display

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to say that you think something strange, secret, or wrong is happening

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

to seem reasonable or consistent

a room or area in a school, hospital, or other large place where sick people can get basic medical care

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

a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

suddenly and without warning

to ignore something wrong on purpose

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

a group of wild boars

a gradual change or development toward a more advanced stage

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

an old word for 'you' when speaking to one person

for a very long time

to become ill with something, especially a cold or the flu

a video made at home by a non-professional

the act of putting things into bags or packages

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

a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat

the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do

a violent criminal or troublemaker

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

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to delay dealing with something

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

to be found to be true, real, or the case

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

deserving praise, help, or respect

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

to crush something into small pieces or powder

to send a quick message to someone

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

as; in the same way that

a mild way of telling someone to calm down or stop arguing