Dallas S4E2: English vocabulary

a person who looks after a building or property

to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

a death caused by someone else's negligence or wrongful act, especially one that can lead to a lawsuit

a container at the top of a machine that holds loose material and lets it drop down gradually

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

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

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

a harsh scolding or reprimand

a period of violent, uncontrolled behavior

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the need for quick action

an official court order that allows police to search a place

a facial expression that shows no emotion or reaction

to cut something off or separate it by force

used to say that something is not surprising

to be fired from a job

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

for now; until something changes

to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

a very difficult, painful, or upsetting experience

suddenly and without warning

used to ask someone to pause for a moment so you can deal with something else

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

coated or mixed with sugar

a group of wild boars

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

work that involves carefully finding out facts or solving a mystery

a hospital room where patients are watched closely after an operation

a version of football where players are stopped by touching them instead of tackling them

to make someone feel less worried, afraid, or uncertain

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

a large bird that eats dead animals

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

the organization that provides police services in an area

relating to the spine or spinal cord

deserving praise, help, or respect

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to visit someone briefly and informally

to make something increase or build up, especially a debt or a score

the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body

to crush something into small pieces or powder

to pretend you have an advantage, skill, or plan in order to trick someone

as; in the same way that

to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset

a short official report or announcement, especially in the news

to make someone feel less interested in something or not want to do it

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

careful and not willing to show your thoughts or feelings

to some extent; fairly

allowing travel in only one direction

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a statement or idea that forms the basis of an argument or theory

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

unnecessary excitement, activity, or concern about something

a casual way to say goodbye

a meeting with an expert to get advice or information

to stay in a place for a while and not leave

to become healthier or improve

stopped and unable to continue moving or working

to give a religious speech to a group of people

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

a very short period of time

used to say that the result is the same no matter which choice happens

the sale and issuing of tickets

the process of making holes with a drill

a feeling caused by something touching your body or happening to it

being in a hospital as a patient