Blue Bloods S2E16: English vocabulary

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

to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose

making a long, sharp s sound

to read or look through something quickly, without paying close attention

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

preserved in vinegar or salty water

looking old, worn, and a little dirty or untidy

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

showing too little concern or care; casual in a way that can seem rude

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

the person who leads a police force or police department

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

to complain to someone about your problems for a long time

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

moving quickly with light, springy steps

a short, sharp ringing sound

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to lead a group, team, or project

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

to deal directly with customers or buyers instead of using a middleman

property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

a sweet, smooth mixture used to cover cakes and cookies

to obey a rule, law, or request

to escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery

depending on something else happening first

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

grain, usually barley, that has been soaked and allowed to sprout, used in brewing

the grip that lets a wheel, tire, or shoe hold on to a surface

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the act of leaving someone or ending a relationship or meeting

used for investigating or intended to investigate

to start again from the beginning after a failure or setback

to speak honestly and directly, even if the truth is unpleasant

lively energy and enthusiasm

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

in a way that is shared by both sides or people

far away; at a great distance

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

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

suddenly and without warning

to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation

to understand a situation well, especially the important details

to ride on a wave while standing on a surfboard

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

a system of dots and dashes used to send messages

helpful or good for something; likely to have a positive effect

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

for a very long time

the crime of trying to stop a police officer from arresting someone

whisky made from malt at one distillery and not mixed with whisky from other distilleries

the open sea far from land

very angry or annoyed

in a blunt or direct way

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

someone who was expected to come but did not show up

the unique number that identifies a device on a network

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

to come onto the stage in a performance

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

cut out of a piece of material or paper