The Rookie S3E4: English vocabulary

to make someone feel extreme fear and distress

a person or thing that brings bad luck

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

a small breaking of a law or rule

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to take and keep something, especially a vehicle, because someone has broken a law or rule

to move quickly down through the air

to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable

to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

a long, smooth brown nut that you can eat

good for your health and well-being

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

showing kindness and forgiveness

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

used to say you have suddenly found the answer or solution to something

British slang for a pound sterling

a person who helps people or groups reach an agreement

locked with a key

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

a later stage in someone’s life or career when they start doing something new

ready to attack, defeat, or finish something off

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

the quality of being new, different, and creative

large, heavy, or strong, often in a way that is impressive

a police department that investigates complaints against officers

a police officer or other law-enforcement officer

the end of a period when something is valid or can be used

a pattern made by weaving three or more strands together

to show clearly that something is true or real

the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

involving fraud or deception

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

to not do what a person, rule, or order says

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

not strict, careful, or controlled enough

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

to indicate or suggest something

a setback or decline

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

to secretly look at a place to plan a crime

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

to drive or move away very quickly

allowed by law; legal

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

to lead a group, team, or project

relating to rules, discipline, or punishment for breaking rules

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

in a way that shows strong love or care

something that protects people or things, or helps prevent harm or problems

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

to leave a partner or commitment suddenly and without warning

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the act of ending something, especially a job, contract, or agreement

the act of fastening something with a screw

used to say that something is not surprising

to attract a lot of attention or cause a stir

very important or deeply loved by someone

a sudden moment when you understand or discover something

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to do something correctly or in the right way

out of favor with someone; not liked by them

coated or mixed with sugar

to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

the process of gradually collecting or building up something

as usual; as always

an informal way of asking what is happening or what the situation is

a person who tricks people in order to get money

the process of trying to understand or solve something

money paid later for work someone has already done

the border between two U.S. states

to pay for something as a treat or gift

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way