Law & Order S25E10: English vocabulary

a clever or sneaky plan meant to get an advantage

goods that are brought into or taken out of a country illegally

a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

a flat paper cover with a flap, used for sending a letter or document

locked with a key

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

the late hours of the night

at the same time that something else is happening

an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to feel a strong connection or easy fit with someone or something

the degree to which something is serious, severe, or intense

the level of doubt needed to avoid a guilty verdict

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

to indicate or suggest something

to move text automatically onto the next line when it reaches the end of a line

to shoot someone and kill them

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

helpful and likely to improve something

to make pain, worry, or a problem less severe

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

cause something to improve a lot

to party very hard; to celebrate in a lively, enthusiastic way

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

the best or most successful point in something

to do something very well and succeed impressively

unfairly better or more considerate treatment than other people get

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

not answered or not dealt with

to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way

a person who is addicted to drugs

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

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

to react in a sudden, very upset, angry, or excited way

the act of putting things into bags or packages

able to be trusted or believed

shockingly bad, excessive, or offensive

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a large bird that eats dead animals

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

to damage something badly by hitting it hard

to notice or understand something, especially by using your senses

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

close to the exact amount, size, or number, but not exact

to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

to describe or classify someone or something in a particular way

having many bends or turns

a person who has big hopes or ideas, especially unrealistic ones

a book that gives practical information or instructions about a subject

to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

marked or decorated with letters or writing

the address written on a letter or package so it can be sent back if needed

a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to be in charge of a project, group, or activity and make sure it runs well

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

in a way that is easy and without problems

an official card or document that shows who someone is

a person who makes sculptures

a person who has done something illegal or wrong

to some extent; fairly

a police station or the area it serves

used to say that you are doing something as a precaution

used to warn someone to be careful or stop what they are doing

an exclamation used to show disapproval or annoyance at someone's silly or rude behavior

a length of time

a phone call that you did not answer

dividing into smaller parts or sections

an amount of a drug that is too large and can be dangerous or fatal