CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S1E19: English vocabulary

relating to the retina, the light-sensitive part of the eye

turned or operated by a crank

the process of coloring fabric or other materials

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

more able or skilled than someone or something else

in a medical way, especially when examining or treating patients

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

the Fahrenheit temperature scale, where water freezes at 32° and boils at 212°

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

to send something by fax

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

a machine or display that shows changing stock prices

making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

a short, noisy argument

to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

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

to stop someone from breathing by covering their nose and mouth

closed and no longer open for business

extremely small; too small to see without a microscope

a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

to make the soft sound that a pigeon or dove makes

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

a short rest or something, especially food or drink, that helps you feel better or more energetic

a small room or cupboard used for storing food and kitchen items

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

to force an attack, person, or thing to move back or away

to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

a bucket, usually with a handle, used for carrying liquids

not harmful or dangerous

the act of adding salt to food or water

willing to do something or likely to agree to it

an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

to give off a sound, smell, light, or gas

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

a strong feeling of shame or disapproval that people have about someone or something

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

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

a person who kidnaps someone

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

to make it harder for something to happen or progress

to make something thicker or to become thicker

responsible for explaining your actions or decisions to someone in authority

to press the gas pedal all the way down

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

a short text that explains a picture or photo

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

a person who gives secret information about someone, especially to the police

the act of taking someone away by force and keeping them somewhere against their will

the process of starting a computer

the act of fastening something with a screw

a machine with keys that prints letters and numbers on paper

one part of a bigger situation, explanation, or plan

an official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to think that something is probably true or will happen

a building or room where members of a club meet and spend time together

force someone to leave a place, school, or organization

something that is not possible or not acceptable

to attack someone and hit them hard

to laugh quietly

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to tell someone to be quiet

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

the local office that handles police work in a town or city

a small amount of blood taken from the body for testing

to search for something by moving your hands around when you cannot see clearly

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

to start arguing or fighting with someone

a system that protects a building or area from intruders and may sound an alarm

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

to submit something, such as a request or application