Chicago Fire S7E7: English vocabulary

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

an animal that eats dead animals or leftover food

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

a military command to hold a rifle upright in front of the body as a salute

moving or walking with quick, light steps

home; to or at home

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

the act of remembering something or someone

the son of your husband or wife from a previous relationship

used to express mild annoyance, surprise, or disappointment

to move your hips and lower back backward in a dance, often in a sexy way

becoming weaker or less active

to rest or stop working for a short time

to create or perform something without preparing it first

(of clothes or a person) old, torn, and untidy

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

a setback or decline

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

a playful or friendly way of saying goodbye

a small decorative box for jewelry, letters, or other valuables

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

a tall tree with rough leaves and hard wood

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to lead a group, team, or project

imagined rather than real

a religious official who works for a hospital, school, prison, military unit, or similar group

a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

to check or prove that something is correct, true, or acceptable

to speak to someone in a way that ignores their replies or feelings

a visit by a doctor to a patient at home

to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

used to tell someone to stop and pay attention because you have noticed something surprising or important

becoming more mature and fully developed

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a longer route taken to avoid a problem or to go somewhere else first

someone who is especially keen on a particular activity or thing

a group of wild boars

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank

to punish or criticize someone severely

to upset or disturb someone badly

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

the planning and decoration of the inside of buildings

in a blunt or direct way

relating to flowers or decorated with flowers

used in questions for emphasis, often to show surprise, anger, or impatience

to make a short, informal visit

to manage or get by using only what is available

the yellow part inside an egg

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

a sudden hard pull or jerk

deserving praise, help, or respect

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to take something out of a larger group or mixture

having many small holes or dents on the surface

a very young child, usually one who has just started walking

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

having many bends or turns

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

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

as; in the same way that

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

a mild way of telling someone to calm down or stop arguing

marked or decorated with letters or writing

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

a place where you can stay, especially for a short time

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

having a collar

past tense and past participle of bed