Blue Bloods S14E16: English vocabulary

the main frame and underside of a vehicle, especially a car

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

a lawyer appointed by the government to defend someone who cannot afford one

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

a playful phrase used to say that something happened quickly and easily

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to relax after work or stress

an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

a person who goes camping

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

a dive in which the body curves like a swan before entering the water

becoming weaker or less active

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

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

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

serious and formal in a way that shows respect or importance

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to punish someone severely in order to warn other people

to avoid punishment or legal consequences, especially after a court case

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

the fact of being responsible for your actions and able to explain them

very sudden and extreme, with a strong effect

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

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

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

to be uncomfortably similar to something in your own life

to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a playful way of saying that something is done quickly or easily

a state of severe mental illness

far away; at a great distance

the act of sending troops or equipment to a place for a mission

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

someone who is especially keen on a particular activity or thing

a football play in which the ball carrier runs around the outside of the line

a group of wild boars

relating to the outer edge of something, or less important than the main part

to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

to stand by and do nothing while something bad or important is happening

a test to check for illegal drugs in a sample of blood, urine, or hair

to fight or argue intensely

a sign that someone is giving up or asking for a pause in fighting

a man who is seen as a typical example of a particular group, cause, or style

relating to the metric system

to succeed in doing something difficult

to start arguing or fighting with someone

in a frank and direct way

exactly right; very accurate

to compete or fight against someone or something

to become blocked or crowded so that movement is difficult

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a person who watches for danger or for something important to appear

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

the state of being more powerful or important than others

deserving praise, help, or respect

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

a list of people or things arranged in a line

a feeling of great wonder and respect, sometimes with a little fear

the act of becoming red in the face or skin

the act of making something stronger or more effective

to stop something bad from happening

a friendly way to address a man or boy

before anything else; as the first item or point

to affect someone so strongly that they cannot think clearly or deal with things well

the process of becoming better, more successful, or more advanced

as; in the same way that

to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport

a mild way of telling someone to calm down or stop arguing