Blue Bloods S13E2: English vocabulary

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

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

to move a little, or make something move a little

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to pay attention to and follow advice, a warning, or a request

the process of taking one number away from another

used to introduce a contrasting or opposite point

kept secret or done secretly, especially because it is illegal or not allowed

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

in a way that uses science or scientific methods

a woman who is a child's sponsor at baptism

the reason or set of reasons for something

used to ask someone to explain something, often with sarcasm or disbelief

to give up on something and move on to something else

used to strongly say that what you are saying is true

making a deep, loud sound

a person who controls prostitutes and takes money from them

to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

a government official who gathers and handles secret information

a feeling of being annoyed or unhappy about something

the way a person, group, or organization is managed and controlled

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

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

to indicate or suggest something

past tense and past participle of shoot

responsible for explaining your actions or decisions to someone in authority

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

helpful and likely to improve something

so absorbed in something that you do not notice other things

a company that exists only on paper and has little or no real business activity

to refuse to accept something, especially an idea or suggestion

to make a plan, decision, or arrangement final and certain

a cover put over an animal's mouth to stop it biting or barking

behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

a sofa that can be turned into a bed

used to say you accept a bad or awkward situation

almost no chance of success

the practice of moving clocks forward by one hour in summer

producing fruit

to publicly support a person, product, or idea

used to show strong surprise, anger, or emphasis in a question

a guess made with very little information or chance of being right

available only by asking the pharmacist, not on open display

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

careful behavior or speech that avoids offending people or revealing private information

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

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

to walk or travel around without a fixed direction or purpose

to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed

in a way that is more difficult than necessary

to get to the main point quickly

believing that something is true, often when it is not

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

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

to celebrate the start of something, especially a new year or season

to act too quickly without thinking carefully

a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court

a punch made with the right hand, especially in boxing

a bank transfer sent electronically from one account to another

to spend time joking, playing, or acting silly instead of doing something serious

helpful criticism that shows how someone can improve

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the area just outside a door, especially the step or small space in front of a house

not faithful to a partner or spouse

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

in a frank and direct way

a violent criminal or troublemaker

a person who helps two people or groups work or communicate together

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

to wait until the next day before deciding something