NCIS S19E11: English vocabulary

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

not likely to succeed or have any useful result

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

a floating object anchored in water to mark a place or help boats navigate

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a unit used to measure energy, especially the energy in food

to leave your own country to live in another one

locked with a key

to throw the ball from one infielder to another around the infield after a play

a teenager or young adult who dresses and acts like part of the scene subculture

to make a sound, signal, or effect stronger or louder

moving or walking with quick, light steps

food; a meal or something to eat

to make it possible for something to happen

a film shot that shows two people together

becoming weaker or less active

to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose

a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

a small bird, especially a young one

a pay level in a system that sets how much someone earns, especially in the military or government

to act foolishly or make a foolish mistake

a rounded swelling that sticks out from a surface

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to gather or bring together

an FBI or other government detective

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

to stay in a place secretly, especially to avoid being found or arrested

used to say that something is not surprising

showing agreement or saying yes

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a symbol or design used to identify a company, product, or organization

to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

to become less serious, tense, or upset

to laugh quietly

coated or mixed with sugar

to make a machine, system, or device stop working properly or at all

a group of wild boars

something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

A person who stays cheerful and good-natured when they lose or things go wrong

a paper you write about a subject after studying it

a final selection of people or things chosen from a larger group

a radio-wave frequency used for transmitting signals

relating to the North Atlantic Ocean or the countries and waters around it

a tall structure that carries antennas for sending and receiving radio signals

a holiday that is officially observed in a whole country

the act of putting things into bags or packages

causing worry, sadness, or pain

a person who plays the bagpipes or another pipe instrument

to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

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

to go below deck on a ship

to hit someone hard or beat them up

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

a dish of shredded or grated potatoes fried until crisp and golden

deserving praise, help, or respect

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to explain something to someone step by step

to stop paying attention and let your mind wander

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

the act of making something stronger or more effective

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

the part of a car that starts the engine