bondsman
Worda person who guarantees that someone will pay a debt or appear in court, especially for bail
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a person who guarantees that someone will pay a debt or appear in court, especially for bail
confident, stylish, and charming, especially in a polished way
a tall garden plant with spikes of bell-shaped pink, purple, or white flowers
a large African animal that looks like a wild cow and lives in herds
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar
to make a harsh ringing or clattering sound
a loud ringing sound made by bells
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
to search someone by feeling their clothes and pockets, usually for weapons or illegal items
an idea or belief that is not certain and may be wrong
making you feel rested and relaxed
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
making a low, angry sound with the teeth showing
the act of fastening something with a latch
a thin piece of cloth used to cover or partly cover something
the use of pressurized liquid to power machines or equipment
the legal process of taking a home or other property because the owner has not paid the mortgage
to move or go somewhere quickly, often in a playful or casual way
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
to throw or hit someone or something with a lot of small objects
hot and making a hissing sound while cooking
to breathe air out of your lungs
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps
to make a series of short, sharp, snapping sounds
to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice
a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs
very bad and deserving strong disapproval
making a long, sharp s sound
a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise
a narrow passage between or behind buildings
to shout loudly because you are excited or happy
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief
the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism
a type of brandy made in the Cognac region of France
the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes
to bring something under control, especially by force or effort
used to show happiness, excitement, or approval
making quick, sharp movements
a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction
locked with a key
to hit or push with the head or horns
kind and caring, especially toward people or animals who are suffering
to end well or be resolved successfully
to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence
used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech
a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic
a person or business that arranges bail for someone in jail
the branch of medicine that deals with mental illness and emotional disorders
to honor an event or place by being present
the process of forming scars as a wound heals
a strong, stocky dog with a broad head and a flat face
a trick or plan used to deceive someone
to attack someone in a drive-by shooting
past tense and past participle of shoot
a short, sharp ringing sound
a small pouch or sac-like bag
to force something out or out of a place
work or activities that help connect an organization with the public or a community
Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest
easy to see or notice
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
the act of fastening something with a screw
separated from the rest by cutting
a large, expensive car, often driven by a chauffeur
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
to think that something is probably true or will happen
a symbol or design used to identify a company, product, or organization
a simple device for fastening a door or gate
a series of short, sharp sounds
used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said
to change from one topic, activity, or style to another
to laugh quietly
a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched
a lot of publicity or excitement about something, often more than it deserves
of or relating to the nose
used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope
to leave with something that does not belong to you, usually by stealing it
a person who tricks people in order to get money
the crime of trying to stop a police officer from arresting someone
to move away little by little
the number of people passing by or visiting a place, especially a shop or business
not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
to rub or move something hard across a surface to remove dirt, paint, or another layer
the act of putting things into bags or packages
in a blunt or direct way
a container that holds ammunition or an explosive charge
a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident
to become very upset, frightened, or excited
a short, low sound made by a person or an animal
a deep red color with a slight purple tone
to officially connect a person or group with a larger organization
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way