Blue Bloods S8E14: English vocabulary

the act of lending something to someone

a person who sees an event or situation but does not get involved

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

an animal that eats dead animals or leftover food

an emphatic, rude way of saying no

a bicycle with three wheels

a person who helps people or groups reach an agreement

locked with a key

the life or world believed to exist after death

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

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

a person whose testimony is important in a legal case and who may be kept available for court

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger

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

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

not feeling sure or ready to do something

a question used to ask why someone seems suspicious or secretive

to bully or speak to someone in a harsh, overbearing way

to shoot someone and kill them

to resign from an important job or public position

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

punishment or suffering that is seen as payback for a wrong

to become ruined, wasted, or lost

the skill of using language to persuade or impress people

to examine something in more detail, especially by moving from a general view to specific parts

the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

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

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

the skin on the top of your head

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a humorous or informal way of saying death

the fact of being connected with a group, organization, or cause

the act of officially admitting someone into a group, often with a ritual

a series of short, sharp sounds

far away; at a great distance

to do something correctly or in the right way

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

likely to cause doubt, concern, or suspicion

the process of trying to understand or solve something

relating to office work or professional jobs rather than manual work

to connect someone by telephone to another person or place

to tell the police or other authorities about someone’s wrongdoing

a bank transfer sent electronically from one account to another

a place that feels like home even though it is not your main home

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items

not allowed by law

without paying anything

to take action and become more involved or helpful

toward or to the side

A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

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

a place where people choose food from a counter and pay before eating

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

a detailed plan for building something

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to build up or collect over time

having many bends or turns

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

to get involved in a situation to help, stop something, or take control

a quick, informal check or inspection

a group of people or companies that work together for a common purpose

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

as; in the same way that

a person from the northern US, especially New England

to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult