Blue Bloods S9E12: English vocabulary

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

the person who leads a police force or police department

to change something so it looks better or different, often in a dishonest way

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

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

to perform very well; to do something impressively

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to shoot someone and kill them

to tell someone to be quiet

to make up for a bad quality or mistake

large, impressive, and often a little intimidating in appearance

a short text that explains a picture or photo

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

a thick, wet, slippery substance that is unpleasant to touch

a sweet, smooth mixture used to cover cakes and cookies

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

to move or act quickly, but with difficulty or in a clumsy way

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to hit the ground or floor with your foot hard, often because you are angry or excited

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

most common or widely accepted at a particular time

to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

the installation of cables or a cable system

the act of ending something, especially a job, contract, or agreement

a person whose job is cleaning and taking care of a building

a team made up of the best or most suitable people for a job or activity

to reach a decision or agreement

a fun drive taken for excitement, especially in a stolen car

small problems or difficulties that happen when something is new or just starting to grow

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

to make something last longer

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to disappear suddenly or completely

to do something correctly or in the right way

to be very important or deeply meaningful to someone

to consider something before making a decision

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

to identify an illness or problem by examining the signs and tests

for a very long time

a bag used to carry a dead body

the main team of a sports club or school

to defeat someone very badly

to reject or criticize something harshly and quickly

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to deal with a problem or task in a determined way

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

a person who sells illegal drugs

an extra opinion from another expert, especially a doctor

the distance of a place north or south of the equator

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to be found to be true, real, or the case

deserving praise, help, or respect

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted

to order food to be delivered to your home

a type of American whiskey made from corn

to support a claim with facts or proof

to win by a large margin or by a lot

as; in the same way that

to break suddenly into many pieces

a rule or piece of advice that helps you decide what to do

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

the wearing away or breaking down of rock and other materials by air, water, and weather

a period when someone is watched to see if they behave well, especially after a crime or before a job becomes permanent

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

to make money from a business or activity

to walk through water or another liquid with effort

a casual way to say goodbye