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Worda bruise caused by a blow or fall
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a bruise caused by a blow or fall
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
a small heavy object used to keep papers from blowing away
to make something dirty, impure, or morally bad
to suggest something bad in a sly or indirect way
having a strong, pleasant effect that is exciting or hard to resist
either of the two main arteries that carry blood to the head and neck
allowed to be used, especially as evidence in court
a jail or prison, especially a small one used for short-term holding
to clean something with a chemical that kills germs
having small holes made through it
a large sea fish with a long pointed upper jaw
the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body
the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping
to value something very highly
one of the front teeth used for cutting food
the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle
short for a temporary worker
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
the act of visiting someone, especially in a hospital or prison
damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it
covered with a messy layer of something that has been spread around
a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel
locked with a key
used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English
moving or walking with quick, light steps
moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out
a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire
I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker
home; to or at home
used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech
used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic
money that is legally held and managed for someone else
to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died
a person or thing that cuts or trims something
to help someone understand something better
to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it
directly, without turning or avoiding anything
past tense and past participle of shoot
the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them
to do something with full effort or confidence
stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way
the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime
a messy mark or streak made by a sticky or greasy substance
proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
used for investigating or intended to investigate
a brief remark that gives someone useful advice or a warning
the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
looking neat, smart, or well dressed
a person who is addicted to drugs
the local office that handles police work in a town or city
to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing
a person whose job is to supervise someone on probation
a club for people who own or use yachts and other boats
the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person
a small boat with sails
to make something wider or more general
the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist
to be unable to stop yourself from doing something
a person who sells illegal drugs
to want to join in or be included in something
to reduce the number of possibilities so something becomes more specific
a plant with small purple flowers that smells sweet
a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act
small pieces that break off from a hard surface
to submit something, such as a request or application
the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way
a large amount of money, property, or valuable things
deserving praise, help, or respect
to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up
the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking
as; in the same way that
used to introduce a frank opinion or statement
past tense and past participle of bed
the process of becoming narrower
make something false or copied in order to trick people
done in a quiet, secret way
too much pride in your own appearance, abilities, or achievements
a small shell-less land mollusk that moves slowly and leaves a trail of slime
a period when someone is watched to see if they behave well, especially after a crime or before a job becomes permanent
a large wave that breaks into foam near the shore
the act of blaming or criticizing someone
used for a vehicle, flight, or trip that is hired for a special purpose
a set of moral principles or values
a casual way to say goodbye
to become healthier or improve
a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body
accidentally; without intending to
to trip or lose your balance for a moment
a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are
a fairy in stories who gives children money for a lost tooth
a boat used for catching fish
a cabinet with drawers for storing papers and files
in a bed, especially while sleeping or resting
a tool or machine used for cutting
an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it
meant to be kept secret or shared only with a few people
for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else