Chicago P.D. S1E6: English vocabulary

in which; used in formal writing to refer to a place, situation, or statement

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

the mind or soul of a person

a small group of people who spend time together and do not let others join easily

able to speak or express yourself clearly and confidently

locked with a key

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

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

to fall forward and land face first

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

a loud, rude, or wild person

having a strong charm that makes people admire and follow you

full of fog

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

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

used to show that you find something disgusting or very unpleasant

to record that you have started work or a shift

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

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 idea that your actions affect what happens to you later

separated from the rest by cutting

used to say that you agree with what someone has just said

to make something known to many people

a slight feeling that something is probably true, even with little evidence

to search hard for something or someone

showing agreement or saying yes

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

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

very informal words and expressions used in speech, especially by a particular group

a short, relaxed walk

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

to react in a sudden, very upset, angry, or excited way

to connect someone by telephone to another person or place

a large building used for conventions, exhibitions, and similar events

an event where companies show and promote their products to business buyers and visitors

the work of cleaning and taking care of a house or other building

willing or likely to do something; having a tendency to do it

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

a comparison between two things that are alike in some way, used to explain something

used to show approval or encouragement

to suddenly be unable to remember something

to submit something, such as a request or application

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

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a large wild cat with a slim body and spots, known for running very fast

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

a sudden hard pull or jerk

to speak or act more quickly

to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

calm and not dangerous, or not wild

to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport

relating to travel or activity between states

a small explosive device used for celebrations or displays

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

lower in rank or position

done in a quiet, secret way

expensive and of very good quality

a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

a person who has done something illegal or wrong

to some extent; fairly

based on reason and logic, not feelings

to make something newer, better, or more advanced

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

having a ring or rings around it