Person of Interest S4E16: English vocabulary

to happen or come before something else in time, order, or position

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

something valuable that has been passed down in a family for many years

slightly damaged by a dent

a machine that keeps babies, eggs, or tiny living things in a controlled warm environment

friendly teasing or joking talk

used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

a shot in basketball that is worth three points

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

the land along the sea; the coast

a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

full of bubbles; fizzy

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to put someone or something in danger

a woman or girl with dark brown hair

the act of using a rake to gather leaves or other loose material

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

an emphatic, rude way of saying no

a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition

used to express surprise, alarm, or strong feeling

only just; almost not

a small lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a humorous or informal way for a female speaker to say "I" or "me

acting quickly without thinking about the results

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

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

the crime of stealing something that is worth a lot of money

a crime that does not directly harm a specific person

a small North American animal with black and white fur that can spray a very bad smell when threatened

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

a firm, smooth cheese that is often pale orange or white

in the middle of a busy or difficult situation

the act of moving something on wheels

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

to think of someone or something in a particular way

the study of human societies, cultures, and how they develop

past tense and past participle of shoot

to choose a harder or riskier way when an easier one is available

to shoot someone and kill them

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to lead a group, team, or project

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

a small bird, especially a young one

fairly large

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

to hint at or reveal something indirectly, often a secret or embarrassing fact

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

a place that is strongly defended against attack

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

at a very short distance; with little space between things

the act of fastening something with a screw

a big difference between two things

cash money, especially when you need it right away

to make someone feel excited and eager

a person who drinks alcohol, especially a lot of it

the process of making something smaller or tighter by pressing it together

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

unfinished things that still need attention

to have known someone for a very long time

A very successful app or feature that strongly attracts users or helps make a product popular

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to slide out of control on a surface, especially because it is wet or icy

used to say you have won or beaten someone

a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

a particular price level for a product or service

to leave in a line, one after another

the act of putting things into bags or packages

wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act