Chicago Fire S4E7: English vocabulary

having a tail

to make it harder for something to happen or continue

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a tall tree that grows quickly and is often planted for wood or as a windbreak

the round part of the eye

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

a complaint about unfair treatment or a problem that someone thinks should be fixed

the act of sealing a hole or gap

to talk in a casual, lively way

evidence that suggests something is true, but does not prove it directly

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

to lead or preside over a meeting or committee

a short, sharp ringing sound

to act in a self-interested or manipulative way for political advantage

to resign from an important job or public position

to swear using something as a witness or guarantee, especially to show that you are telling the truth

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to record that you have started work or a shift

something that can be criticized, attacked, or mocked freely

a person who rides a bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle

the installation of cables or a cable system

the process of starting a computer

to deal with a problem before it gets worse

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to strongly emphasize that something is true or should happen

to interfere in someone else's business or get involved in something that is not your concern

a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court

to calm down and relax

a written record of an accident, problem, or unusual event

to stop yourself from doing something because you feel nervous or afraid

causing worry, sadness, or pain

to gradually weaken or damage something, especially in a hidden or indirect way

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat

a shallow channel under the edge of a roof that carries away rainwater

to take action and become more involved or helpful

a burglary in which someone breaks into a house while people are inside

a person who is lazy and avoids work

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

used to show approval or encouragement

to become blocked or crowded so that movement is difficult

to involve someone in a difficult or dangerous situation

to force a door or other barrier open by kicking it hard

to compete or fight until one side wins

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

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

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

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

to support a claim with facts or proof

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

to watch carefully for something or someone

the raised edge between a road and a sidewalk

as; in the same way that

to wait and be ready to act when needed

the address where someone wants their mail sent after moving

a casual way to show excitement, approval, or encouragement

the sound an owl makes

a question or statement that is meant to be solved as a game or puzzle

a person who serves passengers on a ship, plane, or train

a short form of avenue, used especially in street names and addresses

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

used to encourage someone to do something or try something

an Italian title used before a woman's name

to some extent; fairly

to move away and stop bothering someone

a formal event with entertainment, often to raise money or celebrate something

preserved or sold in bottles

fixed firmly in place