Law & Order S24E19: English vocabulary

to clean something by rubbing it hard

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

having thin lines or marks of a different color

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

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

to burn something until it turns black

pregnant, used about a female animal

to have clear proof that someone is guilty or responsible

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

to force someone to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law or do not have legal permission to stay

an affectionate way to address a woman

the thick fluid that contains sperm and is released from the penis during ejaculation

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

a horse with white patches and another color

to make it possible for something to happen

a person who supervises someone who has been released from prison on parole

a person who is easy to trick or take advantage of

an audio socket that sends out an unamplified signal

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to be hard to notice even though it is visible

a male donkey

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to give something to someone in authority or for official handling

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

used to say that something is acceptable or true in theory, but there is still a problem or limitation

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the recorded or added spoken words heard over a film, TV show, or video

an informal way to say that you do not believe what someone has said

a group of wild boars

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

only; used to show that something includes no one or nothing else

a cheap place where travelers can stay, often with shared rooms and bathrooms

to end a romantic relationship with someone

a strict and uncompromising position or policy

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

a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat

able to be trusted or believed

very good or impressive

without paying anything

the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

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

to submit something, such as a request or application

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a collection of miscellaneous information about a particular subject, person, place, or thing.

to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

able to speak or write a language easily and well

a person who moves to another place or country to live or work

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

as; in the same way that

to find someone or something after searching for them

to break a rule, law, or agreement

to invite someone to go on a date with you

a signal that danger or an emergency has ended and it is safe to continue

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

an illegal drug that can make people feel very excited and energetic for a short time

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

an official card or document that shows who someone is

temporary release of a prisoner before the end of a sentence, with conditions

a person who has done something illegal or wrong

to tell someone officially or formally about something

to give something to another person

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

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