Blue Bloods S4E8: English vocabulary

a doctor's judgment about how a disease or injury is likely to develop

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

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the ropes, wires, and chains that support a ship's masts and sails

the state of being anonymous

to block a place or path, or make movement difficult

a sudden strong expression of emotion, especially anger

locked with a key

to make it possible for something to happen

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

the final stage of a process, especially a negotiation or competition

the person who leads a police force or police department

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

the act of being dismissed from a job

a person who serves on a jury

to say something firmly and publicly

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to get revenge on someone

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to trace over a sketch or outline with a darker, more permanent line

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to record that you have started work or a shift

something that can be criticized, attacked, or mocked freely

cause something to improve a lot

to enter a place suddenly and forcefully

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

an official court order that allows police to search a place

a polite way of saying you understand and accept someone’s point

crying or showing tears

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the act of officially admitting someone into a group, often with a ritual

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

to laugh quietly

used to say you have won or beaten someone

the process of trying to understand or solve something

to avoid something because you feel nervous, afraid, or unwilling

the legal duty to serve as a juror in a trial

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

to keep repeating something to someone until they remember it or accept it

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

very angry or annoyed

to cry and produce tears

a basic raw material or farm product that is bought and sold in large amounts

from the very beginning

a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident

used to show approval or encouragement

to praise someone enthusiastically, often in a casual way

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

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

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to stop bothering or criticizing someone

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

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

as; in the same way that

make it harder for someone or something to do something

to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

a rule or piece of advice that helps you decide what to do

to reduce something as much as possible

to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset

make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

having a collar

a day off from work because you are sick

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

the act of playing drums

a medical examination of a body after death to find the cause of death

an illegal drug that can make people feel very excited and energetic for a short time

a strong feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect