Blue Bloods S2E3: English vocabulary

a part on a helmet that can be lowered to protect the face

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to put handcuffs on someone

to make a process or task happen faster

a confident, often slightly arrogant way of walking or behaving

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

the quality of being ugly or unpleasant to look at

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

a shelter dug into the ground, especially for soldiers

very unpleasant, ugly, or disgusting

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a serious illness that causes swelling around the brain and spinal cord

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

making someone feel less hopeful or confident

special words and phrases used by a particular group, especially in a job or field

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

having spikes or sharp points

the sides of the face below the eyes

a person who helps people or groups reach an agreement

a nickname for a police officer who uses tough or aggressive methods

used to say that someone is deeply involved in a bad or unwanted activity

small or tiny

something used to trick or attract someone or something

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a small unlucky accident or mistake

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

home; to or at home

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

the person who leads a police force or police department

a military unit made up of foreign volunteers or recruits

an illegal drug made from cocaine that is smoked

a person who negotiates with kidnappers to help free hostages

a person who stands outside a theater, circus, or similar place and tries to attract customers

the process of forming scars as a wound heals

to create or perform something without preparing it first

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

a trick or plan used to deceive someone

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

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

past tense and past participle of shoot

a short, sharp ringing sound

to behave in a wild, violent, or uncontrolled way

to go out into the streets to protest

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to land or settle lightly on something

to lead a group, team, or project

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

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

relating to the treatment of illness or injury

a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

a minor theft offense involving something of low value

the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a handgun with a rotating cylinder that holds several bullets

used for investigating or intended to investigate

completely ready to begin something

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

the act of sending troops or equipment to a place for a mission

to stay in one place in the air

a member of the Methodist Church

showing a very strong, traditional idea of masculinity

a newspaper with small pages, often full of sensational stories

money, especially a large amount of it

to laugh quietly

skill in dealing with people in a careful and tactful way

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

a person who steals money from a bank

the person who manages a bank branch

clothes worn by someone who is not in uniform

to criticize someone very harshly

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

the act of putting things into bags or packages