Chicago P.D. S2E9: English vocabulary

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

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

the life or world believed to exist after death

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

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

to have a great time at a party, especially by dancing

a person who secretly gives information to the police about a crime or criminal

a higher court that can review decisions from a lower court

an event where amateur performers go on stage

to get revenge on someone

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

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to perform very well; to do something impressively

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to be in charge of a meeting, court case, or ceremony

a paper or digital voucher that gives you a discount

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

a period of violent, uncontrolled behavior

to record that you have started work or a shift

a business partner who provides money but does not help run the business

very careful, thorough, and exact

to throw something with a lot of force

cause something to improve a lot

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

an FBI or other government detective

a visit by a doctor to a patient at home

the lead singer or main performer in a band or group

used to say that something is not believable

to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a measure of length, equal to about 33 inches (84 centimeters).

to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

a group of wild boars

a lot of publicity or excitement about something, often more than it deserves

to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry

the most powerful or important person in a group

to upset or disturb someone badly

by a large margin; easily and clearly

to let someone avoid punishment or a penalty

a strict and uncompromising position or policy

to connect someone by telephone to another person or place

to tease or mock someone in an unkind way

to catch a fish by winding in the fishing line

to inspect a small number of things to check for problems

a list of phone calls made from a phone account or device

to fall asleep unintentionally

very good or impressive

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

a nightclub where people perform striptease or erotic dancing

to make a number of phone calls to different people or places

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

made dark so that light cannot pass through

a large tub that you fill with water for washing your body

to use something carefully so it is not wasted

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

a person who gives information, especially secretly

words or pictures drawn or painted on walls or other public places, often without permission

to make a group of people separate and go away

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

a device on a fishing rod used for winding and unwinding the line

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

to make someone or something feel stronger, fresher, or more energetic

marked or decorated with letters or writing

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

the process of becoming narrower

make something false or copied in order to trick people

a signal that danger or an emergency has ended and it is safe to continue

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a person who has broken the law and is hiding from the authorities