The Rookie S4E18: English vocabulary

a sharp piece of broken glass, pottery, or rock

the state of being kept in prison

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to give someone a different job, role, or place to work

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

based on facts rather than opinions or feelings

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

to block a place or path, or make movement difficult

a note printed at the bottom of a page that gives extra information

the pointed top of a mountain or building

the act of moving along without using power

locked with a key

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

an obscure song by a well-known artist

to cause a machine, system, or plan to stop working smoothly

a small lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a small unlucky accident or mistake

a slang way of challenging someone to fight or come at you

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

a large heavy knife used for cutting plants

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

the arrest of a suspected criminal by a private person, usually until the police arrive

a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs

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

to give someone extra work or a difficult task to deal with

to secretly place a bid on your own item at an auction, usually to drive the price up

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

showing a strong wish to kill or harm someone

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

the line where two pieces of cloth or other material are sewn together

the act of moving something on wheels

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

to indicate or suggest something

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

the act of taking an amount away from a total, especially for tax or pay

past tense and past participle of shoot

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

to record that you have started work or a shift

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

the process of starting a computer

the act of fastening something with a screw

to reach a decision or agreement

very tired and lacking energy

completely wet

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

used to emphasize that two things are exactly the same

in a very short time, especially much faster than expected

an official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

in a way that is more difficult than necessary

to get to the main point quickly

to learn something so well that you can say or write it from memory

the amount of money a business makes from sales in a period

making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

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

a wild animal with short legs, thick fur, and black-and-white markings

an evening when a couple goes out together on a date

to let a property, vehicle, or equipment be used by someone in return for payment

the process of trying to understand or solve something

to get closer to someone or something, especially while chasing or searching

a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court

the special importance something has because it reminds you of a person, place, or memory

a business that sells items by auction

great courage and calm in a frightening or difficult situation

to save or hide something for later use

to eat something quickly and eagerly

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

the area just outside a door, especially the step or small space in front of a house

to listen secretly to a conversation or broadcast

a strong alcoholic drink made from agave, originally from Mexico

to say something suddenly or without thinking first

to go down smoothly and be easy to drink