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Chicago Fire S12E3: English vocabulary

Season 12, Episode 3Drama

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  • shingler

    Word

    a person whose job is to put shingles on roofs

  • bulldoze

    Word

    to clear land or knock down buildings with a bulldozer

  • mouthed

    Word

    having a mouth or mouthpiece of a particular kind

  • belay

    Word

    to secure a rope to a fixed point so it can support a climber

  • thereabouts

    Word

    to about that time, date, or number

  • roofer

    Word

    a person whose job is to build or repair roofs

  • maypole

    Word

    a tall pole decorated with ribbons, used in May Day celebrations

  • presto

    Word

    used to say that something has happened quickly or as if by magic

  • overzealous

    Word

    too eager or enthusiastic, in a way that can be annoying

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • scowl

    Word

    to frown in an angry or bad-tempered way

  • bolo

    Word

    a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood

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  • chitchat

    Word

    casual conversation about unimportant things

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • leeway

    Word

    some freedom to act, change plans, or make adjustments

  • whiplash

    Word

    a neck injury caused by a sudden jerking of the head, often in a car accident

  • pallet

    Word

    a flat wooden platform used for moving and storing goods

  • shifty

    Word

    looking or acting as if you are hiding something

  • poling

    Word

    the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

  • straddle

    Word

    to sit or stand with a leg on each side of something

  • deadlock

    Word

    a situation in which no progress is possible because two sides cannot agree

  • copped

    Word

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

  • spoiler

    Word

    a comment or post that reveals an important part of a story, movie, or game before you see it

  • roofing

    Word

    the work or business of building or repairing roofs

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  • prod

    Word

    to poke or push something with a finger or a pointed object

  • bolting

    Word

    running away suddenly and quickly

  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • manageable

    Word

    easy to manage, control, or deal with

  • evener

    Word

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

  • derrick

    Word

    a tall structure used for lifting heavy equipment or drilling for oil

  • assorted

    Word

    made up of different kinds of things

  • barricade

    Word

    a barrier built quickly to block a road, door, or area

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • carver

    Word

    a person who carves wood, stone, or another material

  • itinerary

    Word

    a plan or schedule for a trip, including the places you will go

  • hemorrhage

    Word

    a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • frail

    Word

    weak, delicate, and easily hurt or damaged

  • Hell no

    Phrase

    an emphatic, rude way of saying no

  • cartel

    Word

    a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition

  • sling

    Word

    to throw something with a quick, forceful motion

  • donut

    Word

    a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

  • double time

    Phrase

    a very fast marching pace

  • fender

    Word

    a metal or plastic guard over a car wheel that helps protect it from mud and damage

  • tailing

    Word

    the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

  • ribbed

    Word

    having raised ridges or lines

  • sizing

    Word

    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • lean in

    Phrase

    to become more actively involved and confident in a situation

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • stabilize

    Word

    to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

  • fives

    Word

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

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • ride on

    Phrase

    to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

  • kick back

    Phrase

    to move backward suddenly after hitting something hard

  • deduction

    Word

    the act of taking an amount away from a total, especially for tax or pay

  • zip one's lip

    Phrase

    to stop talking, especially because someone wants you to be quiet

  • hot and cold

    Phrase

    having mixed feelings about something; unsure whether you like or want it

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • send it

    Phrase

    to do something with full effort or confidence

  • footstep

    Word

    the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

  • abduction

    Word

    the act of taking someone away by force and keeping them somewhere against their will

  • up to no good

    Phrase

    behaving in a sneaky or suspicious way, often in a playful or mildly bad way

  • on good terms

    Phrase

    in a friendly relationship with someone

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • something is up

    Phrase

    used to say that you think something strange, secret, or wrong is happening

  • no kidding

    Phrase

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

  • arson

    Word

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

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • arming

    Word

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

  • rendezvous

    Word

    a meeting that has been arranged for a particular time and place

  • car show

    Phrase

    an event where people display cars to the public

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • follow up

    Phrase

    to contact someone again after an earlier conversation, meeting, or message

  • restrain

    Word

    to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

  • contender

    Word

    a person or team that has a good chance of winning something

  • shopper

    Word

    a person who is shopping, especially in a store or mall

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • about time

    Phrase

    used to say that something should have happened earlier

  • on the case

    Phrase

    actively dealing with something or working on it

  • crowd control

    Phrase

    the management of a large group of people, especially by police or security staff

  • hearing loss

    Phrase

    a partial or complete loss of the ability to hear

  • nag

    Word

    to keep asking someone to do something in an annoying way

  • fingerprint

    Word

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

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • goldfish

    Word

    a small orange or gold-colored fish often kept as a pet

  • overdue

    Word

    not done, paid, or arrived by the expected time

  • back up

    Phrase

    to support a claim with facts or proof

  • stay on

    Phrase

    continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

  • catch up

    Phrase

    to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

  • stand in

    Phrase

    to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • lowering

    Word

    the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

  • medic

    Word

    a person trained to give emergency medical care

  • priceless

    Word

    worth so much that it cannot be measured in money

  • minimize

    Word

    to reduce something as much as possible

  • stand by

    Phrase

    to wait and be ready to act when needed

  • get through

    Phrase

    to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

  • bachelorette party

    Phrase

    a party for a woman who is about to get married

  • draw in

    Phrase

    to pull something inward or toward the center

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