Blue Bloods S4E7: English vocabulary

not careful enough, especially in a way that causes harm or breaks a duty

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

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

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

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

so good that it deserves praise and imitation

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

to become worse in quality, health, or morals

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to turn your eyes, attention, or thoughts away from something

a short rest or something, especially food or drink, that helps you feel better or more energetic

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

not neat or organized; messy

a humorous phrase for people or connections in shady or criminal circles

to achieve something that seems impossible or extremely difficult

a police department that investigates complaints against officers

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

to stop a bad situation from getting worse

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to force liquid out in a thin stream

a crime that does not directly harm a specific person

a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby

to force an enemy or crowd to move back

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

a setback or decline

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

imagined rather than real

the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

work or activities that help connect an organization with the public or a community

cause something to improve a lot

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

to spend time with someone or a group, often with disapproval

to shoot or burst out suddenly

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a person or organization with a lot of money

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

an exclamation used to show surprise or shock

used to say that something is not believable

to make something clear or settled

to help prevent conflict or violence in a difficult situation

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a girl or woman who is especially close to her father

not answered or not dealt with

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

a lot of damage, destruction, or confusion

to laugh quietly

to make a machine, system, or device stop working properly or at all

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

relating to Jamaica or its people

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

the local office that handles police work in a town or city

to say what you think openly, especially when it is difficult or risky

a room where police or court staff keep someone for a short time before they are moved or released

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

able to be trusted or believed

a person who pays to receive a publication or use a service

a system that protects a building or area from intruders and may sound an alarm

an important or powerful person, especially one who likes to show it

a violent criminal or troublemaker

to compete or fight against someone or something

to push or squeeze something into a space that is too small

to become visible little by little

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

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

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

to say words slowly and clearly so someone can write them down

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

ready, arranged, or working properly

deserving praise, help, or respect