Grey's Anatomy S4E9: English vocabulary

a clear fluid in the body that helps fight infection and carries white blood cells

the long bone in the upper part of the leg

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

to cut open a body, plant, or animal in order to study its parts

a symbol with four bent arms, used in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

to move a little, or make something move a little

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

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

a small cut made in the body, usually during an operation

to speak angrily and at length

making quick, sharp movements

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

damaged so badly that it has split open or torn

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

spreading quickly in a way that causes harm or is unwanted

to be very good or impressive

the act of drawing air or liquid in by creating a partial vacuum

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

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

to stop a bad situation from getting worse

the life or world believed to exist after death

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

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

to honor an event or place by being present

the act of moving something on wheels

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

chosen by a student and not required

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

gentle kindness or affection

small pieces of metal or other material thrown out by an explosion

in a very uncontrolled or extreme way

located at the back; behind the front part

deeply involved in a difficult or troublesome situation

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

a cart in a hospital that carries emergency equipment and medicine

covered with sweat

to annoy someone or interfere with something, often in a playful or irritating way

a strong pain-relieving medicine used in hospitals

to hold on tightly to someone or something

the installation of cables or a cable system

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

the act of fastening something with a screw

the right to choose something before other people

an official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

suddenly and without warning

used in an exclamation to show annoyance or frustration

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

a machine that washes dishes automatically

a group of wild boars

in a way that continues for a very long time or without stopping

a device that controls the flow or pressure of a liquid or gas

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

a hospital room where surgery is performed

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

used to show approval or encouragement

a place where people choose food from a counter and pay before eating

in a polite and respectful way

to come apart into pieces because it is being pulled

a device used to hold two things tightly together

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to look at someone or something for a long time, often with strong interest or emotion

deserving praise, help, or respect

to be later than planned or expected

having many small holes or dents on the surface

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking