The Rookie S5E10: English vocabulary

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

the eighth sign of the zodiac, represented by a scorpion

moved a page or screen up or down

heavy material placed low in a ship or balloon to help it stay steady

to move or shake unsteadily from side to side

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

a mixture of different kinds of things

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again

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

buy insurance for something or someone

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to organize people or resources for a purpose

an act of cleaning a place or area

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

to make it possible for something to happen

to a lesser degree; not as much

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

to be greater in number than someone or something

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

to be hard to notice even though it is visible

a wild horse found in North America

a person who is skilled at making things by hand

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

military help from aircraft during a battle or attack

a secure place for your feet when standing or climbing

cause something to improve a lot

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

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the installation of cables or a cable system

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

the act of fastening something with a screw

to stop an activity for a short time

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

used to show surprise that something unlikely has happened

coated or mixed with sugar

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

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

used to say that an attempt was not successful

a person who steals money from a bank

a list of people or things that need to be watched or checked regularly

a bag used to carry a dead body

a device that sends an alarm signal without making a sound

to stand or stay in one place for a while, often casually

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat

able to see; not blind

the rules about what people are expected to wear in a place or at an event

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

to be in a romantic relationship with each other

busy and not available

to transport goods by truck

to vomit

a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

a small orange or gold-colored fish often kept as a pet

a person who watches for danger or for something important to appear

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

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

deserving praise, help, or respect

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

having many bends or turns

a program you use to look at websites on the internet

an insulting word for a stupid person

to end a romantic relationship

to support a claim with facts or proof

as; in the same way that

to wait and be ready to act when needed

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

a situation in which the result is the opposite of what you would expect

a dark underground room or prison cell, especially in a castle

past tense and past participle of bed