Blue Bloods S6E7: English vocabulary

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

the act of saying that something is true or valid

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

closed and no longer open for business

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

a cloth or band tied over someone's eyes so they cannot see

fuss, unnecessary activity, or trouble

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

made invalid or no longer legally effective

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

the study of correct reasoning

a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

the panel in a vehicle that shows information like speed and fuel level

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

an insulting word for an older woman

British slang for a pound sterling

a person or vehicle that carries people or goods from one place to another

the reason or set of reasons for something

a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

a metal or plastic guard over a car wheel that helps protect it from mud and damage

to make someone less likely to do something by making it seem difficult, risky, or unpleasant

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

bad or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in authority or at work

to talk in a casual, lively way

to become more actively involved and confident in a situation

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

to look at something with attention or wonder

the act of moving something on wheels

to say something firmly and publicly

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

to completely get rid of something bad or unwanted

careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

greatest in amount, degree, or importance

to help someone or something develop and grow

a connection or relationship between two things, especially when one changes with the other

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

after something has already happened or been decided

used to say that something will happen or be said now, after a short introduction

a wild horse found in North America

to draw a line under a word or phrase, especially for emphasis

a raised bank of earth or stone built to protect land from flooding

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

strongly affected by something, especially a problem or change

harm done in return for harm received; revenge

staying hidden or shut away in a place, often for safety or privacy

a bar, especially in an old-fashioned western setting

an official order to appear in court

a complete defeat in which one side is forced to run away in disorder

a deep, low, continuous sound

a private detective

official information or documents that anyone can access

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

to party very hard; to celebrate in a lively, enthusiastic way

to describe the main qualities of someone or something

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

showing too much sympathy or leniency toward someone

to give the musical cue that lets someone start singing or playing

to stop discussing something and accept it as it is

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

the skin on the top of your head

careful behavior or speech that avoids offending people or revealing private information

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a police officer who investigates crimes

far away; at a great distance

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

to laugh quietly

a soft, comfortable shoe for wearing indoors

a person who studies economics or works as an expert in economics

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

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