Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S15E2: English vocabulary

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

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

locked with a key

a sudden, aggressive rush by many people to get something limited

a place or scene that is extremely unpleasant, shocking, or violent

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

relating to bones or a skeleton

to arrest someone, especially a suspect

a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity

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

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

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

to provide clothes for someone

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

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

past tense and past participle of shoot

a short, sharp ringing sound

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

relating to a father

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

to hold on tightly to someone or something

a polite or informal way of saying that someone accidentally urinated or defecated in their clothes

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

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

complete freedom to do what you want

very frightened

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof

to laugh quietly

a gradual change or development toward a more advanced stage

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

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to make something smaller, weaker, or less important

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

a person whose whereabouts are unknown

care for a child in another family, usually for a limited time

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

to feel a romantic attraction to someone

busy and not available

to gradually disappear or become less noticeable

to give someone or something the name of another person or thing, usually to honor them

a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

the act of controlling yourself and not reacting too strongly

causing strong emotional pain or shock

to stop something bad from happening

the act of building a bridge

to support a claim with facts or proof

relating to a mother or motherhood

to find someone or something after searching for them

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

time away from work because you are ill

used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain

past tense and past participle of bed

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to grow or develop very well

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

to give your time, energy, or effort to a task or purpose

an official card or document that shows who someone is

to hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow

to some extent; fairly

to move away and stop bothering someone

very cruel or violent

to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

the act of removing shells or outer coverings from nuts, seeds, or other food

a state in the eastern United States

a police station or the area it serves

having a ring or rings around it

a small brush with a long handle, used for cleaning teeth

to put someone in prison