Reacher S4E2: English vocabulary

to make a series of short, sharp, snapping sounds

covered with a protective outer layer

the act of combing hair

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

not shared or divided; complete

a person who fights in a war or battle

a person whose job is to stop troublemakers from entering a bar, club, or similar place

a sharp piece of broken glass, pottery, or rock

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

to talk with someone in a formal or polite way

to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully

to become worse in quality, health, or morals

not willing to tell people things or share personal information

a small axe with a short handle

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

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

an angry or dismissive way of telling someone to go away or stop bothering you

locked with a key

not very good; of only average quality

a magazine or newspaper that is published regularly

to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to fail badly or make a serious mistake

used to tell someone very rudely to go away

a person fighting for the enemy in a war

a formal visit made out of politeness, especially by an official or diplomat

a person or business hired to do work for someone else, but not as an employee

to support someone very strongly and openly

to attack and beat someone severely

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

to look at something with attention or wonder

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a male donkey

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

deeply involved in a difficult or troublesome situation

a boyfriend or male companion

to spend time with someone or a group, often with disapproval

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

separated from the rest by cutting

the U.S. holiday on July 4, celebrating American independence

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to make something as effective, useful, or large as possible

the practice of having sex with people in exchange for money

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

in a way that is more difficult than necessary

to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way

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

to join pieces of metal by heating and pressing them together

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

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

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

the department in a company that handles hiring, employee records, and staff support

to supply something through pipes

a noisy, rough fight or argument

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

a person who is represented by an elected official

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

a person whose whereabouts are unknown

a car with a closed body and usually four doors

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to start doing something by chance, without planning it

to enter a workplace or secure area by using a badge or access card

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to keep someone in official custody, usually for questioning

a quiet, gentle song sung to help a child fall asleep

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

to drive a vehicle into a place and stop there