Castle S4E4: English vocabulary

a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

to make something less severe, harmful, or painful

a person who carves wood, stone, or another material

a long, warm coat worn over other clothes in cold weather

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

making quick, sharp movements

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

careful to do things well and correctly

an illegal or morally wrong act

a tool with a sharp edge, used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal

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

moving or walking with quick, light steps

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

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

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

a charge of murder in the first degree

to come up to someone suddenly, often in a threatening way

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

the process of forming scars as a wound heals

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

a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger

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 attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

to avoid punishment or legal consequences, especially after a court case

a Chinese unit of length, equal to about 0.5 meters (1.31 feet)

a casual greeting meaning “what’s up?

to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

to record that you have started work or a shift

to work through something difficult, boring, or long with effort

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to speak to someone in a way that ignores their replies or feelings

to deal with a problem or change in a calm, flexible way

to cut or hollow something out with a chisel

completely unconscious

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a room or area in a school, hospital, or other large place where sick people can get basic medical care

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

to make something secret known publicly

to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

a group of wild boars

a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

used to tell someone that something is impossible or will not happen

to stay calm and keep control of your emotions in a difficult situation

a printed pattern of black and white lines that stores product information

protection or security given by the police

a written record of an accident, problem, or unusual event

a feeling of guilt or shame about something you have done

to leave in a line, one after another

the act of putting things into bags or packages

methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

to take action and become more involved or helpful

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

toward or to the side

a person who sells illegal drugs

to start arguing or fighting with someone

a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident

a person who helps two people or groups work or communicate together

to avoid giving a direct answer or dealing with a topic directly

to make something stronger, larger, or more effective

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

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

based on an imagined situation rather than a real one

a person who applies for a job, place, or position

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated