NCIS S20E5: English vocabulary

a death caused by an accident, war, or disease

making a long, sharp s sound

a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

to deliberately not give something that someone expects or has a right to receive

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

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

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

special words and phrases used by a particular group, especially in a job or field

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

the sides of the face below the eyes

to take something apart so it can be moved, repaired, or examined

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a fielding position in cricket near the boundary on the off side

with a lot of energy, force, or confidence

to spend time with other people in a friendly, relaxed way

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a short saying that gives advice or expresses a general truth

a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

money that is legally held and managed for someone else

an organization that collects secret information for a government

used to express praise, joy, or relief

to be next to something and touch it along one side

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

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

a polite or old-fashioned word for a girlfriend

past tense and past participle of shoot

a short, sharp ringing sound

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

too ready to tell other people what to do

to lead a group, team, or project

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to feel worried or afraid about something that may happen

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

burning very brightly and strongly

the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

a complete defeat in which one side is forced to run away in disorder

in a weak or feeble way

to throw something with a lot of force

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to persuade or influence someone to do something

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

used for investigating or intended to investigate

careful behavior or speech that avoids offending people or revealing private information

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person who drinks alcohol, especially a lot of it

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

to do something correctly or in the right way

to attack someone and hit them hard

to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation

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

a close friend who often does things with you, especially in a playful or mischievous way

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to end a romantic relationship with someone

to enter a room or place and unexpectedly see someone doing something private

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to change the order or position of things

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

a room at the back of a shop or business, often used for storage or private work

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

to write computer code for something

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

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot