Blue Bloods S14E8: English vocabulary

to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

to have sex

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

one of the two thick blue lines on an ice hockey rink that separate the attacking zone from the neutral zone

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

an advantage that helps you get ahead or succeed

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

to honor an event or place by being present

the act of leaving a place

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to land or settle lightly on something

a short text that explains a picture or photo

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

deeply involved in a difficult or troublesome situation

a pay level in a system that sets how much someone earns, especially in the military or government

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

an insect with long back legs that can jump high and makes a chirping sound

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the act of fastening something with a screw

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

used to say that something is not surprising

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

to become weaker, less effective, or less sharp

far away; at a great distance

to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

an ordinary person with no special status or qualities

your; belonging to you

used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

used to say that an attempt was not successful

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

to delay dealing with something

a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

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

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

to produce a good result or success after effort or time

an act of closing and opening one eye quickly, often as a signal or joke

to stop something bad from happening

somewhat like; in a way similar to

the act of building a bridge

to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

to find your way from one place to another

as; in the same way that

to break a rule, law, or agreement

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

having a collar

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

used to describe a parent who stays at home to look after the family instead of working outside the home

temporary release of a prisoner before the end of a sentence, with conditions

the main part of a show, competition, or sports program

to some extent; fairly

someone you work with

informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a casual way to say goodbye when you expect to meet again

a person or company that arranges the buying and selling of things like property, stocks, or insurance for others

having a ring or rings around it

a man who is a child's sponsor at baptism

recorded video material of an event or place

an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

a bunch of flowers arranged together

used to say that the result is the same no matter which choice happens

a movie made to scare or frighten people

a system of physical exercises and breathing used to improve health and relaxation