9-1-1 S1E5: English vocabulary

firm and determined; not willing to change your mind

relating to prisons and the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders

likely to catch fire easily

a unit for measuring electric voltage

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

in a position of political power or control

moving or walking with quick, light steps

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

home; to or at home

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

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

a serious mental or emotional collapse

a group of people who decide whether prisoners should be released on parole

in tennis, to win back a game after your opponent has broken your serve

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

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

a setback or decline

past tense and past participle of shoot

to start doing a bad habit again after trying to stop, especially drinking alcohol

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

a casual way to ask for a high five

to refuse to accept something, especially an idea or suggestion

to close off an opening by building a wall across it

used to say that something is not believable

A rude way of telling someone to stop being silly or annoying

to attract a lot of attention or cause a stir

in a safe or secure position

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

showing a very strong, traditional idea of masculinity

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

Used to show strong agreement or approval

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing

to play or send out loud music, sound, or an announcement

to deal with a problem or task in a determined way

to succeed in doing something difficult

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

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

to become more level, even, or balanced

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a quick, informal check or inspection

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

somewhat like; in a way similar to

very much; to an extreme degree

a book that gives practical information or instructions about a subject

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

as; in the same way that

to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport

the front side of a building

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

to spray or wash something with a hose

past tense and past participle of bed

a signal that danger or an emergency has ended and it is safe to continue

done in a quiet, secret way

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

temporary release of a prisoner before the end of a sentence, with conditions

at all; used for emphasis in negative statements

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

the business of cutting and selling trees for wood

to some extent; fairly

to move away and stop bothering someone

to make something stronger or more effective

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

said to a female animal, especially a dog, when she has done something well

to start burning

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

very loud and forceful

gentle exercise done before harder exercise or sport to prepare the body

a truck used by firefighters

the time when someone, especially a child, has a bath

a cable that carries electricity from one place to another

very dark blue

a small portable electric heater used to warm a room or area