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Grimm S1E19: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 19DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy

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  • exigent

    Word

    needing quick action or attention

  • whirligig

    Word

    a toy or object that spins around quickly

  • chronograph

    Word

    a device that measures and records time very accurately, especially on a watch

  • backhanded

    Word

    said or done in a way that is indirect and often insulting

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • arraignment

    Word

    a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • hemlock

    Word

    a highly poisonous plant with small white flowers and a bad smell

  • tranquilizer

    Word

    a medicine that helps a person or animal relax or sleep

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • peppering

    Word

    to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops

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  • copped

    Word

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

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • bolting

    Word

    running away suddenly and quickly

  • terrify

    Word

    to make someone feel extreme fear

  • braving

    Word

    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • evener

    Word

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

  • intrude

    Word

    to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted or invited

  • quilt

    Word

    a thick bed covering filled with soft material and stitched in a pattern

  • geez

    Word

    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • reaper

    Word

    a person who cuts and gathers crops

  • coasting

    Word

    the act of moving along without using power

  • stuff you

    Phrase

    a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

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  • whew

    Word

    used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

  • third man

    Phrase

    a fielding position in cricket near the boundary on the off side

  • potting

    Word

    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • done for

    Phrase

    in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

  • extortion

    Word

    the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • lady friend

    Phrase

    a polite or old-fashioned word for a girlfriend

  • walk free

    Phrase

    to avoid punishment or legal consequences, especially after a court case

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • contention

    Word

    a strong disagreement or argument

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • alibi

    Word

    proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • booting

    Word

    the process of starting a computer

  • defy

    Word

    to openly refuse to obey or accept something

  • cut off

    Phrase

    separated from the rest by cutting

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • rattle

    Word

    a series of short, sharp sounds

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • see things

    Phrase

    to think you are seeing something that is not really there

  • cut to the chase

    Phrase

    to get to the main point quickly

  • headlight

    Word

    a light on the front of a vehicle that helps you see the road at night

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • about time

    Phrase

    used to say that something should have happened earlier

  • police department

    Phrase

    the local office that handles police work in a town or city

  • sneak around

    Phrase

    to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing

  • great uncle

    Phrase

    your grandparent’s brother

  • civic duty

    Phrase

    the duty of a citizen to take part in public life and follow civic responsibilities

  • griffin

    Word

    a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • what do you say

    Phrase

    used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

  • fern

    Word

    a plant with feathery green leaves that does not produce flowers

  • postman

    Word

    a person whose job is to deliver mail and parcels

  • plank

    Word

    a long, flat piece of wood used in building or for making floors

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • gee

    Word

    used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

  • head off

    Phrase

    to stop something bad from happening

  • bridging

    Word

    the act of building a bridge

  • carve

    Word

    to cut or shape something with a knife or tool

  • have nots

    Phrase

    people who have little money or wealth

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • track down

    Phrase

    to find someone or something after searching for them

  • compliance

    Word

    the act of following rules, laws, or requests

  • lodging

    Word

    a place where you can stay, especially for a short time

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • coped

    Word

    to deal with a difficult situation successfully

  • sneaking

    Word

    done in a quiet, secret way

  • tricking

    Word

    the act of deceiving or cheating someone

  • troll

    Word

    a person who posts online to upset people or start arguments

  • hank

    Word

    a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • adore

    Word

    to love or like someone or something very much

  • woodland

    Word

    an area of land covered with trees and bushes

  • cedar

    Word

    a large evergreen tree with flat leaves and fragrant, durable wood

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • caller

    Word

    a person who makes a phone call

  • laying

    Word

    present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

  • family reunion

    Phrase

    a gathering of relatives or family members, especially one held after they have been apart

  • carrot cake

    Phrase

    a sweet cake made with grated carrot, usually with icing

  • forwarding

    Word

    the act of sending something on to another place

  • meant to

    Phrase

    supposed to; expected or required to do something

  • sure thing

    Phrase

    a casual way of saying that something is certain or agreed to

  • complication

    Word

    a problem or extra difficulty that makes a situation harder

  • bravery

    Word

    the quality of being brave

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • no way

    Phrase

    an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

  • to go

    Phrase

    for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

  • stressful

    Word

    causing a lot of stress or worry

  • say no

    Phrase

    to refuse to do or accept something

  • how's it going

    Phrase

    a casual way of asking how someone is doing

  • tomorrow night

    Phrase

    the evening of the next day

  • testimony

    Word

    a formal statement given in court as evidence

  • lodge

    Word

    to place something somewhere firmly or securely

  • sighting

    Word

    an occasion when someone sees or notices something, especially something unusual or interesting

  • hey hey

    Phrase

    an informal, friendly greeting

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