Blue Bloods S2E7: English vocabulary

too controlling and forceful in a way that annoys other people

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

showing disrespect or contempt

a chemical used to kill germs on surfaces

the customers or clients of a business or professional service

praise that is too much and not sincere, often used to get something

to treat someone as if you are better or more important than them

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

to clean something by rubbing it hard

to move a little, or make something move a little

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted or invited

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to stop someone from breathing by covering their nose and mouth

related to cooking or the art of cooking

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

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

not causing pain

a rude word for an old person, especially one who seems old-fashioned

to complain in a high, annoying voice

for the near future; for a period that is likely to continue

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

the British government agency responsible for internal security and counterintelligence

to change something so that it becomes distorted or corrupted

an introduction at the start of a book, often written by the author

A sharp whistle made to show sexual interest in someone

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

to get weapons or supply weapons to people

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

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

to indicate or suggest something

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes or other items

giving useful information or facts

to cut and gather a crop from a field

move back to a safer place

to pay to receive a newspaper, magazine, or service regularly

the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

in a weak or feeble way

cause something to improve a lot

to enter a place suddenly and forcefully

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

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

a feeling of hopelessness, often when you think a situation cannot improve

a person or organization with a lot of money

a question, especially one sent to an organization or official

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

the skin on the top of your head

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to have a strong desire to achieve something

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

to become less serious, tense, or upset

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

used to say you have won or beaten someone

the police, fire service, and ambulance service that deal with emergencies

the work of cleaning and taking care of a house or other building

to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

a person who has sex for money

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

something that is given or allowed, especially after a request or demand

the final words someone says before they die

very uncertain or not yet decided

severe physical or mental suffering

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to focus closely on a particular subject, detail, or image

to give work to another company or person to do

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a student who is training to become an officer in the army, navy, or air force

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

the organization that provides police services in an area

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot