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Blue Bloods S2E5: English vocabulary

Season 2, Episode 5CrimeDrama

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  • bilk

    Word

    to cheat someone out of money

  • tabu

    Word

    not allowed or talked about because of social or cultural rules

  • triangulate

    Word

    to find the position of something by using measurements from known points

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • cleat

    Word

    a metal fitting on a boat or dock that a rope is tied to

  • overstate

    Word

    to describe something as bigger, better, or more important than it really is

  • bayed

    Word

    to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • squawk

    Word

    to make a loud, harsh sound

  • strapping

    Word

    tall, strong, and healthy-looking

  • cask

    Word

    a large wooden barrel used for storing drinks, especially wine or beer

  • intrepid

    Word

    brave and willing to take risks

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  • clouding

    Word

    the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

  • criminally

    Word

    in a way that is extremely bad or excessive

  • copped

    Word

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

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • handcuff

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    to put handcuffs on someone

  • subpoena

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    an official order to appear in court or give evidence

  • honk

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    to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

  • samaritan

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    a very helpful or kind person, especially one who helps a stranger

  • serenade

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    a piece of music played or sung for someone, often in a romantic setting

  • negligent

    Word

    not careful enough, especially in a way that causes harm or breaks a duty

  • stabling

    Word

    the act of keeping horses in stables

  • evener

    Word

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

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  • inhale

    Word

    to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • quicksand

    Word

    soft wet sand that can trap things and make them sink

  • incidental

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    happening as a small part of something else, not the main thing

  • hygienic

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    clean and safe in a way that helps prevent illness

  • groan

    Word

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

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • reassign

    Word

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

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • whim

    Word

    a sudden wish to do something, often without planning it

  • nugget

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    a small lump of gold or another precious metal found in the ground

  • inched

    Word

    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • screenings

    Word

    the showing of a film or TV program to an audience

  • visualize

    Word

    to form a clear picture of something in your mind

  • breaded

    Word

    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • morgue

    Word

    a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

  • mormon

    Word

    a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  • taunt

    Word

    to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • parole officer

    Phrase

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

  • hallelujah

    Word

    used to express praise, joy, or relief

  • dump on

    Phrase

    to complain to someone about your problems for a long time

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • milling

    Word

    the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

  • substitution

    Word

    the act of replacing one thing with another

  • fives

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

  • tabling

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    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • embankment

    Word

    a raised bank of earth or stone built to protect land from flooding

  • indulge

    Word

    to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • healer

    Word

    a person who helps sick people get better, especially outside regular medicine

  • rumbling

    Word

    a deep, low, continuous sound

  • lollipop

    Word

    a sweet candy on a stick

  • swear to God

    Phrase

    Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

  • get out of my face

    Phrase

    used to angrily tell someone to stop bothering you and go away

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • mamma mia

    Phrase

    an expression of surprise, annoyance, or worry

  • amend

    Word

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

  • turn back the clock

    Phrase

    to wish you could return to an earlier time or state

  • napping

    Word

    to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

  • add up

    Phrase

    to seem reasonable or consistent

  • no kidding

    Phrase

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

  • set eyes on

    Phrase

    to see someone or something for the first time

  • arming

    Word

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

  • bogus

    Word

    not real, true, or honest; fake

  • sniff

    Word

    to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • thundering

    Word

    making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

  • skid

    Word

    to slide out of control on a surface, especially because it is wet or icy

  • to God

    Phrase

    used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

  • can't stand

    Phrase

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

  • for days

    Phrase

    for a very long time

  • slip out

    Phrase

    to leave a place quietly so no one notices

  • natural history

    Phrase

    the study of plants, animals, and other living things in the natural world

  • bump up

    Phrase

    to increase something, especially by a small amount

  • cue up

    Phrase

    to get a recording ready to play at the right moment

  • verge

    Word

    the edge or border of something

  • meth

    Word

    methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

  • step up

    Phrase

    to take action and become more involved or helpful

  • good will

    Phrase

    friendly or helpful feelings that make people want to support or trust someone

  • physical therapy

    Phrase

    medical treatment that helps you move better after an injury or illness

  • what do you want

    Phrase

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

  • grunt

    Word

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

  • shack

    Word

    a small, simple, roughly built house or shelter

  • gasp

    Word

    to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

  • biblical

    Word

    relating to the Bible

  • riches

    Word

    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

  • encore

    Word

    a request for an extra performance at the end of a concert or show

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • in the first place

    Phrase

    at the beginning; originally

  • get taken in

    Phrase

    to be tricked into believing something false

  • pant

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    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

  • yank

    Word

    a sudden hard pull or jerk

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

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