Chicago P.D. S3E5: English vocabulary

a small detail or rule that may seem unimportant but can affect a decision or result

the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications

wild, silly, or out-of-control behavior

the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin

the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

a period of paid leave from work or study, often for travel, rest, or research

to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act

too young to be allowed to do something by law

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

clean, fresh, and in perfect condition, as if new

unfriendly and not wanting to spend time with other people

able to bend and move easily; not stiff

to express something in a particular way

having false beliefs that are not based in reality

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

a person who fights in a war or battle

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

an informal word for a man

to give someone back their job, rank, or previous position

to make it harder for something to happen or continue

a wild or partly trained horse, especially in the western US

a minor illness or health problem

to make a substance or effect harmless or inactive

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to give someone a different job, role, or place to work

boring, ordinary, and not interesting

a sudden wish to do something, often without planning it

used to say that someone is lying or talking nonsense

to criticize someone sharply, especially for bad behavior

to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

the main frame and underside of a vehicle, especially a car

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

a lawyer appointed by the government to defend someone who cannot afford one

a book or list of important or famous people

an activity you do for pleasure in your free time

to free someone from prison, slavery, or control

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

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

the life or world believed to exist after death

a soft, light metal used especially in batteries

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

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

the act of moving something on wheels

a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause

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

to indicate or suggest something

a setback or decline

to think of someone or something in a particular way

a special ability to survive dangerous or difficult situations

to sell part of a project or business to another investor

past tense and past participle of shoot

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

used to say that something is completely true, extreme, or impressive

to pay to receive a newspaper, magazine, or service regularly

the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

cause something to improve a lot

a strong pain-relieving medicine used in hospitals

an organ that stores urine before it leaves the body

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the batter who is scheduled to bat seventh in the batting order

very busy and under a lot of pressure

a question meaning: what benefit will I get from this?

an FBI or other government detective

a past period when someone or something was at its most successful or popular

used for investigating or intended to investigate

a drink too many, especially one that makes you drunk

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed