Chicago Fire S1E18: English vocabulary

the act of making a sound or device silent

a small square of rich chocolate cake

covered with a protective outer layer

a brass musical instrument like a small trumpet, used for signals or ceremonial music

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

to ask questions about someone’s private life in a way that is annoying or rude

very skilled at doing something

a ball of fire, especially one caused by an explosion

a soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual use

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

great courage and bravery in danger or difficult situations

the lack of courage to do something difficult or dangerous

a person or thing that eats

to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

locked with a key

used to describe an animal that has been trained to be calm and easy to handle

a man who gives sperm to help someone have a baby

likely to become successful, popular, or important soon

a firefighter

a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

a small unlucky accident or mistake

home; to or at home

a system of fast writing using symbols and abbreviations

a large bird with long legs, a long bill, and broad wings, often seen near water

to talk in a casual, lively way

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis

a ball hit high in the air that is caught for an out

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

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

to look at things in a relaxed, casual way, especially in a shop or online

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to be blamed or punished for something, especially for someone else's wrongdoing

used to describe people who are united and facing a problem or enemy together

kind, polite, and pleasant to people

to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind

to trace over a sketch or outline with a darker, more permanent line

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

to choose someone as a candidate for an election, award, or job

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

to become firmly involved in a plan, system, or situation

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

in a way that is not natural or genuine

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person or source that is believed to give wise or certain guidance

used to strongly emphasize that something is true or should happen

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

an informal way to say that you do not believe what someone has said

to have known someone for a very long time

to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry

able to be replaced naturally or by new growth, or able to be used again after being renewed

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

in a blunt or direct way

the male sex cell that can fertilize an egg

in a frank and direct way

friendly or helpful feelings that make people want to support or trust someone

a violent criminal or troublemaker

a small booklet or leaflet about one subject

to become very upset, frightened, or excited

to pay what you owe, especially so that a shared bill is fully paid

to make a short stop during a journey, often to rest or stay overnight

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

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

a small sharp nail with a flat head, used for fastening things to a surface

not true; false or incorrect

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

as; in the same way that

a person trained to give emergency medical care

a boy or young man who sings in a choir

to deal with a difficult situation successfully