Chicago Fire S1E4: English vocabulary

a person who sends workers, vehicles, or emergency services to where they are needed

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

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

to ask questions about someone’s private life in a way that is annoying or rude

a window in a roof or ceiling that lets in light

having thin lines or marks of a different color

a very expensive spice made from the dried parts of a crocus flower

to turn your eyes, attention, or thoughts away from something

making quick, sharp movements

to pull something back or back in

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

a fielding position in cricket on the leg side, far from the batter

to move with small quick side-to-side or up-and-down motions

to hit or push with the head or horns

the act of adding salt to food or water

to have sex

a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service

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

to be next to something and touch it along one side

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

the process of forming scars as a wound heals

to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to lead a group, team, or project

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

imagined rather than real

a device for controlling the flow of water from a pipe

the act of liquid dripping in drops

a way of earning the money you need to live

to treat someone unfairly or keep delaying or misleading them

to become very excited and noisy

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

having more money coming in than going out, so that there is a profit

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

to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water

a group of wild boars

a complete repair or improvement of something

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

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

an informal way of asking what is happening or what the situation is

to enter a room or place and unexpectedly see someone doing something private

a test done in real-world conditions, not in a lab or workshop

the act of putting things into bags or packages

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

a person who sells illegal drugs

a nightclub where people perform striptease or erotic dancing

used to show approval or encouragement

to tell someone something so they can tell other people

a rounded lump or raised part on the back of a camel or some other animals

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

a natural ability to do something well

a thin stick used by a magician

to support a claim with facts or proof

as; in the same way that

to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport

the act of cutting or shaping something into a design or form

to reduce something as much as possible

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

to drive someone back somewhere, especially home

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose

to some extent; fairly

to talk or write about your feelings or problems in order to feel better

a casual way to say goodbye

a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal

to become healthier or improve

the sudden loss of control of the body caused by a medical condition

having a ring or rings around it

a woman who is sexually attracted to women

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

continue doing something, especially after a pause or interruption