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Chicago Fire S1E23: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 23Drama

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  • bedfellow

    Word

    a person or thing that is closely associated with another, especially in an unexpected way

  • cancan

    Word

    a lively French dance with high kicks

  • scrip

    Word

    paper money or a voucher used instead of cash, especially in the past

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • phonetically

    Word

    in a way that shows how words are pronounced

  • serviceable

    Word

    usable and good enough for the purpose

  • afterthought

    Word

    an idea or remark that comes too late to be useful or important

  • impropriety

    Word

    behavior, language, or an action that is not proper or acceptable

  • silvering

    Word

    the process of turning silver in color

  • webbing

    Word

    strong woven tape or strap used for making bags, belts, and similar items

  • trappings

    Word

    the outward signs or objects that go with a particular role, status, or way of life

  • clouding

    Word

    the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

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  • alienate

    Word

    to make someone feel less connected or less friendly toward you or a group

  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • subpoena

    Word

    an official order to appear in court or give evidence

  • evener

    Word

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

  • rationally

    Word

    in a way that uses reason and logic

  • narcotic

    Word

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

  • chimpanzee

    Word

    a large ape that lives in Africa and is closely related to humans

  • tweak

    Word

    to make small changes to something to improve it or make it work better

  • raffle

    Word

    an event where people buy tickets for a chance to win prizes

  • my eye

    Phrase

    an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

  • insure

    Word

    buy insurance for something or someone

  • cover up

    Phrase

    to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

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  • chew off

    Phrase

    to scold someone sharply

  • milling

    Word

    the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

  • fives

    Word

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

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • bodily

    Word

    relating to the body; physical

  • back into

    Phrase

    to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

  • keep in

    Phrase

    to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

  • man on

    Phrase

    a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

  • icing

    Word

    a sweet, smooth mixture used to cover cakes and cookies

  • swear to God

    Phrase

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

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • build in

    Phrase

    to add something to a design or system so it is included from the start

  • roll with

    Phrase

    to deal with a problem or change in a calm, flexible way

  • get the word out

    Phrase

    to make something known to many people

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • arson

    Word

    the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property

  • arming

    Word

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

  • magnum

    Word

    a large bottle of wine or champagne that holds 1.5 liters

  • obstruction

    Word

    something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

  • beneficial

    Word

    helpful or good for something; likely to have a positive effect

  • chilled

    Word

    kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

  • to God

    Phrase

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

  • back down

    Phrase

    to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

  • suck into

    Phrase

    to involve someone in something gradually, often when they do not want to be involved

  • pump out

    Phrase

    to produce or make something in large amounts, especially quickly

  • distressing

    Word

    causing worry, sadness, or pain

  • fingerprint

    Word

    the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

  • dope

    Word

    very good or impressive

  • sideways

    Word

    toward or to the side

  • drug dealer

    Phrase

    a person who sells illegal drugs

  • accomplice

    Word

    a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act

  • framing

    Word

    the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • armed robbery

    Phrase

    a robbery in which the thief has a weapon or threatens to use one

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • walk through

    Phrase

    to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

  • head off

    Phrase

    to stop something bad from happening

  • rubbing

    Word

    the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

  • ignition

    Word

    the part of a car that starts the engine

  • write up

    Phrase

    to write something in full or in a finished form

  • know of

    Phrase

    to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • horseshoe

    Word

    a U-shaped piece of metal nailed to a horse's hoof to protect it

  • billing

    Word

    the work of sending bills and collecting payment

  • sermon

    Word

    a talk about a religious or moral subject, usually given in a church service

  • hank

    Word

    a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair

  • liability

    Word

    a legal responsibility for something, especially for damage or loss

  • offender

    Word

    a person who has done something illegal or wrong

  • unicorn

    Word

    a mythical horse with a single horn on its forehead

  • wiring

    Word

    the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • batter

    Word

    to hit or beat something repeatedly with hard blows

  • one way

    Phrase

    allowing travel in only one direction

  • investigator

    Word

    a person who carries out an investigation, especially for the police or another organization

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • generic

    Word

    typical of a whole group, not a particular one

  • go easy

    Phrase

    to be gentler or less strict with someone

  • netting

    Word

    a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • oh man

    Phrase

    used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

  • thank god

    Phrase

    used to express relief that something bad did not happen

  • fertile

    Word

    able to produce a lot of plants or crops

  • beached

    Word

    washed or carried onto land by the sea

  • fire truck

    Phrase

    a truck used by firefighters

  • proceeds

    Word

    money made from selling something or from an event

  • not quite

    Phrase

    almost, but not completely

  • cub

    Word

    a young bear, lion, fox, or similar wild animal

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • built in

    Phrase

    built into something as a permanent part of it

  • security camera

    Phrase

    a camera that records or monitors an area for safety or security

  • optical

    Word

    relating to light, vision, or the science of sight

  • to go

    Phrase

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

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