Chicago Fire S7E1: English vocabulary

short for a temporary worker

the work of measuring land and recording its features, often for a map or building plan

the act of combing hair

to fall or make something fall over, especially suddenly

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

to stop someone from breathing by covering their nose and mouth

the move in chess that traps the opponent's king so it cannot escape

the round part of the eye

a chess piece that can move any number of squares in a straight line

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

relating to office work, especially routine tasks like filing and answering phones

a sudden, aggressive rush by many people to get something limited

to leave quickly; scram

a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

not clear, sharp, or easy to see

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

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

an informal date that is expected to be romantic or sexual

a short, sharp ringing sound

to prepare for trouble or difficult times

to lead a group, team, or project

used to show that a word or passage is copied exactly as it appears, even if it looks wrong

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a simple device for fastening a door or gate

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

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

relating to the path of an object as it moves around a planet, star, or moon

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof

sharp, cold, or harsh in a way that feels like it bites

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

a report that shows how much work has been done so far

to stand or stay in one place for a while, often casually

a device worn around the ankle to track a person's location

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a long weapon with a pointed metal tip, used in the past by soldiers

a person whose job is to do building work on construction sites

a university degree you earn after a bachelor's degree

to use your authority to cancel or ignore a decision

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

to be in a romantic relationship with each other

to want to join in or be included in something

to add a little more liquid or another ingredient so something is almost full

to make something secure before bad weather or danger

in a polite and respectful way

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a rounded lump or raised part on the back of a camel or some other animals

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to break or end a connection between things

a quick, informal check or inspection

to support a claim with facts or proof

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

to write something in full or in a finished form

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

as; in the same way that

a photo or picture

to break a rule, law, or agreement

a person trained to give emergency medical care

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

a common medicine used to reduce pain, fever, and swelling

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a baby's bed with bars on the sides

a tendency or preference toward something

to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

a narrow valley, especially in northern England

temporary release of a prisoner before the end of a sentence, with conditions

the business of cutting and selling trees for wood

to some extent; fairly

to stand somewhere and waste time doing nothing useful

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

past participle of ride