Blue Bloods S3E22: English vocabulary

to move in a circular or spiraling motion

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

the act of moving your tongue over something

to block a place or path, or make movement difficult

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

to free someone from prison, slavery, or control

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

a central open area surrounded by buildings, especially on a college campus

feeling or showing that you have lost all hope

a humorous or informal way for a female speaker to say "I" or "me

to talk in a casual, lively way

the life or world believed to exist after death

the person who leads a police force or police department

to honor an event or place by being present

to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

cruel and unfair control by a ruler or government

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

a small decorative box for jewelry, letters, or other valuables

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

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

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

to record that you have started work or a shift

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

to persuade someone to change their mind by talking to them

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to add something to a design or system so it is included from the start

used to emphasize that two things are exactly the same

showing agreement or saying yes

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

for fun or to amuse people, not for a serious reason

to seem reasonable or consistent

A baby bodysuit that covers the arms, legs, and torso

having a limit; not endless

to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

to stay in one place in the air

to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

your; belonging to you

to laugh quietly

to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry

to turn something over so that it is upside down or on its side

used to say you have won or beaten someone

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

to punish or criticize someone severely

to upset or disturb someone badly

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

to choose one person or thing from a group and pay special attention to them

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

to begin to happen or be noticed gradually

a group of public housing buildings for people with low incomes

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

the act of putting things into bags or packages

causing worry, sadness, or pain

relating to the metric system

without paying anything

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

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

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

to find or meet something by chance

to make someone feel uncomfortable, nervous, or scared

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a reward, especially one offered for catching someone or finding something

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted