Blue Bloods S7E17: English vocabulary

very thorough and complete

in a way that is based on facts and not personal feelings or opinions

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

the scientific study of light and how it behaves

to enter land or property without permission

to express something in a particular way

to treat someone as if you are better or more important than them

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

small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away

a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

to exchange goods or services for other goods or services instead of money

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

the state of being kept in prison

a paper or digital ticket that gives you a discount or can be exchanged for goods or services

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

a container with a lid, used for storing dry goods or other materials

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

showing an unhealthy interest in unpleasant or disturbing things, especially death or injury

not exact, fixed, or clearly known

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

the quality of being very formal and following rules of etiquette closely

British slang for a pound sterling

a sudden strong expression of emotion, especially anger

an expression used to admit that something was your fault

the late hours of the night

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

showing that something is likely true or real

moving or walking with quick, light steps

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

A strong sexual desire for someone

a hormone that your body releases when you are stressed or excited

to talk in a casual, lively way

to force someone to leave a home or property, usually by legal action

the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

a legal standard meaning an ordinary careful person

becoming weaker or less active

the act of keeping something or the fact that it stays in place or in use

the level of doubt needed to avoid a guilty verdict

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

to send a bill or proposal back to a legislature after it has been reviewed

based on personal feelings, opinions, or tastes rather than facts

a question used to ask why someone seems suspicious or secretive

used to say that something is done to avoid a feared result

growing thickly and looking healthy and green

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

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

quick to react or answer

the fact of being responsible for your actions and able to explain them

an official order to appear in court

to lean or slope in a particular direction

a nearby area or place

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

cause something to improve a lot

a container with holes in the top, used for sprinkling salt, pepper, or sugar

a person who makes or sells candles

a legal right that protects a person's freedom and equal treatment

the quality of being true, correct, or legally acceptable

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the act of fastening something with a screw

to stay in a place secretly, especially to avoid being found or arrested

used for investigating or intended to investigate

used to say that something is not believable

to stop discussing something and accept it as it is

used to emphasize that something is completely true or extreme

used to say that you understand someone’s difficult situation because you have had the same kind of experience

an angry remark used to show that someone has not helped you at all

a rude or informal way of asking what someone is upset or complaining about

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to seem reasonable or consistent

the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property

an informal way of saying you agree with someone

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

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

Used to show strong agreement or approval

given free of charge