Blue Bloods S3E23: English vocabulary

to stop doing something or to stop yourself from doing something

the unopened flower of a rose

the activity of catching crabs

making a dull, heavy sound

to secretly listen to other people's private conversation

the act of making a sound or device silent

the use of force or threats to make someone do something

a heavy metal bar used for forcing things open or moving heavy objects

to send a case back to a lower court for further action

a small knot or loop in thread, cord, or rope

a strong feeling of hate or disgust

a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

to question someone closely for a long time, especially in an official or forceful way

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

a doctor's judgment about how a disease or injury is likely to develop

a soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual use

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

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

a string of beads used for praying the rosary

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

a small pier or platform where boats can stop

a large, flat dish used for serving food

used to describe an action done deliberately and without pity or emotion

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

the person who leads a police force or police department

to say something that makes someone feel worse about a mistake, failure, or bad luck

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

the pressure of the air around us

to complain to someone about your problems for a long time

to step aside so someone or something can pass

to honor an event or place by being present

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 join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a deep crack or split in something

to bully or speak to someone in a harsh, overbearing way

a small round object with a hole through it, used in jewelry or decoration

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

cause something to improve a lot

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure

to make a deal, price, or plan definite and final

in a way that needs immediate action or attention

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

snobbish and thinking you are better than other people

to ignore something wrong on purpose

your; belonging to you

a group of wild boars

the upper part of a city or town, especially away from the center

in a way that uses time, money, or effort well with little waste

used to say you have won or beaten someone

actively dealing with something or working on it

to interfere in someone else's business or get involved in something that is not your concern

to create or produce something using a particular material or method

the most powerful or important person in a group

the part of a system, group, or plan that is most likely to fail

to start opposing someone or something you used to support

the final part of a long or difficult process, especially one that is unpleasant

the official address or location where a business operates

a group of public housing buildings for people with low incomes

to do something badly and cause problems

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

moving up and down repeatedly

the chance that something will happen

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

to show anger or frustration by treating someone badly, even though they did not cause the problem

a person who works as part of a crew, especially on a ship, plane, or film set

a violent criminal or troublemaker