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Blue Bloods S12E13: English vocabulary

Season 12, Episode 13CrimeDrama

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  • sniffle

    Word

    to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds

  • overstep

    Word

    to go beyond the limits of what is acceptable or allowed

  • tinder

    Word

    dry material that catches fire easily and is used to start a fire

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • stickler

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    a person who insists on doing things in a very exact way

  • scoff

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    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • antiquarian

    Word

    a person who studies or collects antiques or old objects

  • welcomer

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    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • hater

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    a person who regularly posts angry or negative comments online

  • ransack

    Word

    to search a place or container quickly and in a messy way

  • fascinate

    Word

    to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

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  • clouding

    Word

    the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

  • clink

    Word

    to make a light, sharp ringing sound

  • angling

    Word

    the sport or hobby of fishing with a rod and line

  • wicker

    Word

    thin, flexible twigs used for making baskets and furniture

  • copped

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

  • skeptic

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    a person who does not easily believe things and wants proof first

  • cynic

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    a person who expects people to act mainly out of self-interest and does not trust their sincerity

  • enforcer

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    a person who makes sure rules or laws are followed

  • sift

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    to pass dry ingredients through a sieve to remove lumps or coarse bits

  • spotless

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    completely clean and free from marks or dirt

  • exhale

    Word

    to breathe air out of your lungs

  • conclusive

    Word

    so strong or clear that it settles a question or ends doubt

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  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • graver

    Word

    a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

  • evener

    Word

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

  • assailant

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    a person who attacks someone physically

  • narcotic

    Word

    a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

  • inconclusive

    Word

    not giving a clear answer or result

  • groan

    Word

    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • nutmeg

    Word

    a hard, aromatic seed used as a spice

  • nomad

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    a person who moves from place to place and does not have a permanent home

  • obstruct

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    to block a place or path, or make movement difficult

  • screech

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    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • weeding

    Word

    the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

  • mentality

    Word

    the way a person thinks about things and makes decisions

  • afloat

    Word

    floating on water and not sinking

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • broken in

    Phrase

    used to describe an animal that has been trained to be calm and easy to handle

  • damaged goods

    Phrase

    people or things that are seen as no longer acceptable, useful, or desirable

  • hear things

    Phrase

    to think you are hearing sounds that are not really there

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • cynical

    Word

    believing that people are mostly selfish and cannot be trusted to be sincere

  • overhear

    Word

    to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

  • come right

    Phrase

    to end well or be resolved successfully

  • in the streets

    Phrase

    among ordinary people, especially in public life

  • conveniently

    Word

    in a way that is useful or fits a plan or situation well

  • parole board

    Phrase

    a group of people who decide whether prisoners should be released on parole

  • fives

    Word

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

  • step back

    Phrase

    a setback or decline

  • look on

    Phrase

    to think of someone or something in a particular way

  • stuff up

    Phrase

    to make a serious mistake or do something badly

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • bounding

    Word

    moving quickly with light, springy steps

  • rest his soul

    Phrase

    used after a person's name to show that the person has died

  • cover one's bases

    Phrase

    to make sure you are prepared for every possible situation

  • ticking

    Word

    the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

  • coping

    Word

    the process of dealing with stress, problems, or difficult feelings

  • caption

    Word

    a short text that explains a picture or photo

  • in deep

    Phrase

    deeply involved in a difficult or troublesome situation

  • heroism

    Word

    brave and noble behavior

  • tip off

    Phrase

    to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

  • turn around

    Phrase

    cause something to improve a lot

  • alibi

    Word

    proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

  • traction

    Word

    the grip that lets a wheel, tire, or shoe hold on to a surface

  • close up

    Phrase

    at a very short distance; with little space between things

  • stomp

    Word

    to hit the ground or floor with your foot hard, often because you are angry or excited

  • conflicting

    Word

    not agreeing with something else; contradictory

  • amend

    Word

    to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • big one

    Phrase

    a humorous or informal way of saying death

  • tee

    Word

    a small object you place a golf ball on before hitting it

  • no kidding

    Phrase

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

  • beat up

    Phrase

    to attack someone and hit them hard

  • look the other way

    Phrase

    to ignore something wrong on purpose

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sugared

    Word

    coated or mixed with sugar

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • iceberg

    Word

    a large piece of ice floating in the sea, broken off from a glacier or ice sheet

  • spied

    Word

    to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

  • no place

    Phrase

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

  • insurance fraud

    Phrase

    the crime of lying to an insurance company to get money

  • hit up

    Phrase

    to contact someone, especially casually or to ask for something

  • sift through

    Phrase

    to look through a group of things or information carefully to find something

  • pop for

    Phrase

    to pay for something as a treat or gift

  • housing project

    Phrase

    a group of public housing buildings for people with low incomes

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • twinned

    Word

    officially linked with another town, city, or organization

  • feud

    Word

    a long, angry argument or conflict

  • bedside

    Word

    the area next to a bed

  • looping

    Word

    the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

  • read me

    Phrase

    a file that gives basic information about a software program or project

  • of age

    Phrase

    old enough to be legally an adult

  • falling out

    Phrase

    a quarrel that ends a friendship or makes a relationship worse

  • name after

    Phrase

    to give someone or something the name of another person or thing, usually to honor them

  • grunt

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    a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

  • felony

    Word

    a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • reach out

    Phrase

    to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

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