Blue Bloods S14E11: English vocabulary

to find out something for certain

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition

a large, flat dish used for serving food

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

to cook something gently just below boiling point

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

fair and not influenced by personal feelings or sides

using these words or actions to make something official

the position or role of being a priest

the right of a person in police custody to remain silent and have a lawyer present during questioning

to honor an event or place by being present

a person who serves on a jury

showing creativity and a strong ability to imagine new things

a setback or decline

to help someone or something develop and grow

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

to lead a group, team, or project

a short text that explains a picture or photo

a car that has been modified to go faster

a strong negative reaction from many people, especially to a social or political change

to record that you have started work or a shift

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

an exclamation used to show surprise or shock

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

a girl or woman who is especially close to her father

an enemy or opponent

far away; at a great distance

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

Used to show strong agreement or approval

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof

your; belonging to you

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court

a formal statement made under oath, often for use in court

to deal with a problem or task in a determined way

a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject

a small trick used to cheat or gain an unfair advantage

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

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

morally good and fair; doing what is right

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a robbery in which the thief has a weapon or threatens to use one

an unfriendly or disapproving look

deserving praise, help, or respect

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

to send a quick message to someone

the metal outer part of a car or other vehicle

located or happening at sea, away from the shore

used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain

to care about someone or something very much and value them deeply

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

to officially end a law, system, or practice

a narrow valley, especially in northern England

an official card or document that shows who someone is

to some extent; fairly

to move away and stop bothering someone

a written law passed by a government body

a lasting feeling of anger or resentment about something that happened in the past

a person who carries out an investigation, especially for the police or another organization

public support or approval for a person, product, or idea

a casual way to say goodbye

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

to move gently from side to side or back and forth

to open the door when someone knocks

something you say to a guest to invite them to relax and act as if they were in their own home

having a ring or rings around it

to be controlled or affected by something

a place by a road where drivers can stop to rest, eat, or use the toilet

the process of making holes with a drill