Chicago Fire S11E8: English vocabulary

to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act

to move quickly down through the air

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

an advantage or starting position that helps you make progress

make a dangerous or tense situation less serious or less likely to cause trouble

a person who carves wood, stone, or another material

a figure, often made to look like a person, that is put in a field to scare birds away

relating to motion or movement

a person or thing that eats

to make something explode

a person who helps people or groups reach an agreement

to throw something with a quick, forceful motion

time already spent in jail or prison that counts toward a sentence

a humorous way to refer to a group of three people who are acting silly or foolishly

to avoid being noticed or attracting attention

a firefighter

showing that something is likely true or real

to walk in a proud, showy way

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

to talk in a casual, lively way

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

the life or world believed to exist after death

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

to dance in a lively, energetic way

the crime of stealing something that is worth a lot of money

the arrest of a suspected criminal by a private person, usually until the police arrive

to say 'shoo' to make an animal or person go away

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

a container used for growing plants

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

the state of being mentally healthy and able to think clearly and reasonably

a person whose job is to drive a private car for someone

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

to indicate or suggest something

past tense and past participle of shoot

a luxury apartment on the top floor of a building

to trace over a sketch or outline with a darker, more permanent line

used to say that something is completely true, extreme, or impressive

cause something to improve a lot

to annoy someone or interfere with something, often in a playful or irritating way

to join someone in putting money into a plan, purchase, or business

used at the end of a sentence to check that someone is following or agrees

to press something so that it becomes smaller, flatter, or tighter

the act of remembering something

behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

the act of fastening something with a screw

used to say that something is not surprising

a rude or informal way of asking what someone is upset or complaining about

a hat for a woman or child that ties under the chin and often frames the face

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a simple device for fastening a door or gate

a person's usual mood or character

a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

to contact someone, especially casually or to ask for something

a sport that is exciting and often dangerous, such as snowboarding or skydiving

the act of putting things into bags or packages

causing worry, sadness, or pain

to keep giving someone orders in an annoying or unfair way

a long weapon with a pointed metal tip, used in the past by soldiers

to take action and become more involved or helpful

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

a narrow flat part that sticks out from a wall, cliff, or other surface

to say something suddenly or without thinking first

the historic center of a city or town

showing a lack of courage

to delay dealing with something

used to show approval or encouragement

to want to join in or be included in something

to dress in smart or attractive clothes

relating to a cube or to the measurement of volume in cubic units

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

people working together effectively as a group

to support a claim with facts or proof