Chicago Fire S8E7: English vocabulary

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

a pile of work or tasks that have not been finished yet

a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

to fight or struggle in a rough, confused way

to make a mark or stain on something, especially with ink or dirt

to stop someone from breathing by covering their nose and mouth

a cloth or band tied over someone's eyes so they cannot see

a tall tree that grows quickly and is often planted for wood or as a windbreak

making quick, sharp movements

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

a person who thinks they are better than other people because of their social class, money, or taste

an expression used to admit that something was your fault

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

to fill something too full by pushing things in

a complaint about unfair treatment or a problem that someone thinks should be fixed

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to make an illegal copy of something in order to trick people

to talk in a casual, lively way

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

to say 'shoo' to make an animal or person go away

to honor an event or place by being present

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

to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

past tense and past participle of shoot

to start burning, or make something start burning

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

move back to a safer place

to lead a group, team, or project

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

a group of soldiers who are ordered to shoot someone as a form of execution

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

to find or discover something hidden, especially by searching carefully

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to avoid being found guilty and punished for a crime

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

a metal made by mixing two or more metals

the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property

to become very strong or intense, especially feelings or emotions

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

a group of wild boars

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

used to say you have won or beaten someone

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

relating to the New Age movement and its spiritual ideas

a poker hand with two different pairs of cards

the number of people passing by or visiting a place, especially a shop or business

a disagreement or fight between people living in the same home

a meeting where a public figure answers reporters' questions

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

a person who plays golf

used to show approval or encouragement

to make a short, informal visit

crazy or behaving in a wild or silly way

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

to be destroyed by fire

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

a friendly way of asking what someone would like to order or have

deserving praise, help, or respect

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

to order food to be delivered to your home

a piece of material with one thick end and one thin end, used to hold things in place or force them apart

to stop something bad from happening

cut out of a piece of material or paper