Person of Interest S2E18: English vocabulary

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

a small bird with a plump body, often hunted for food

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

a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

a person who takes off their clothes as entertainment, especially in a club or bar

very upset, worried, or shocked

a feeling of liking or affection for someone or something

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

the act of lending something to someone

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

locked with a key

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a hidden place where someone leaves something for another person to pick up secretly

the process of making skin darker by exposure to the sun or a tanning bed

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

a police department that investigates complaints against officers

in a way that is useful or fits a plan or situation well

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

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

a rude way of saying that something unfortunate has happened and cannot be changed

money you receive regularly from investments such as bonds

to honor an event or place by being present

to create or perform something without preparing it first

the act of moving something on wheels

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to break into small pieces or fall apart

in a place where you are hidden and unlikely to be found

relating to rules, discipline, or punishment for breaking rules

used to say you do not care anymore and are giving up on something

careful and often critical examination of something

property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

the leader of a criminal group that sells illegal drugs

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

used to emphasize that something is completely true or definite

a facial expression that shows no emotion or reaction

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

used after a number to show that there are more of the same kind than the number mentioned

something troublesome, harmful, or unpleasant

ordinary and not special or unusual

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

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

far away; at a great distance

bright, colorful, and designed to attract attention

to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation

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

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

the long tube in your body that takes food from the stomach and absorbs nutrients

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a person who is part of the board that runs an organization

an official record of a person's borrowing and payment history

to become active, painful, or severe again after a quiet period

to get through something with little effort

wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items

in a blunt or direct way

a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

a strong alcoholic drink made from agave, originally from Mexico

a problem that slows or stops progress

a medical condition that causes painful, stiff joints

to appear or happen, especially by chance

busy and not available

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

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

at the beginning; originally

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to care about something so much that it gives you energy or purpose

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

to enter information by typing it into a computer or device

a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

cut out of a piece of material or paper

a person who likes gambling or often gambles