Blue Bloods S4E9: English vocabulary

the scientific study of light and how it behaves

a very helpful or kind person, especially one who helps a stranger

covered with a protective outer layer

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

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

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

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

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

people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future

a person who sees an event or situation but does not get involved

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to give someone a different job, role, or place to work

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

the sides of the face below the eyes

a serious disease that affects the brain and nervous system and is usually fatal

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

to make something sharp or sharper

to copy the way something looks, sounds, or behaves

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

the person who leads a police force or police department

violent or abusive behavior by police, especially when they use too much force

to cut or tear something into small pieces

a place where dogs are kept, boarded, or bred

to honor an event or place by being present

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

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 perform very well; to do something impressively

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

while someone is doing something wrong, illegal, or secret

to start doing a bad habit again after trying to stop, especially drinking alcohol

not broken, damaged, or interrupted

to subtract an amount from a total

brave and noble behavior

to kill a person or animal in a violent way

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

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

the grip that lets a wheel, tire, or shoe hold on to a surface

a person or organization with a lot of money

the act of fastening something with a screw

to make something known to many people

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

extreme cruelty or violent behavior

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

a sleepy, sluggish feeling after eating a big meal

your; belonging to you

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

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

A game in which you pick real football players for a team and earn points based on how they perform in real matches

a person who is not involved in a situation but is hurt by it

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

the act of putting things into bags or packages

wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items

to gradually weaken or damage something, especially in a hidden or indirect way

very good or impressive

a person who sells illegal drugs

a person who is lazy and avoids work

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

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to feel a romantic attraction to someone

to divide something into shares and give each person one

to keep going and finish something difficult

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a place where people shoot at targets for practice or sport

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

a rounded lump or raised part on the back of a camel or some other animals

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

someone who claims to have special powers to know things or see the future