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Blue Bloods S5E16: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 16CrimeDrama

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  • garble

    Word

    to change a message, sound, or image so that it is unclear or distorted

  • skittish

    Word

    easily frightened and quick to move or react

  • sniffle

    Word

    to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds

  • sputter

    Word

    to make a series of short, soft explosive sounds

  • blare

    Word

    to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that

  • arraign

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    to bring someone before a court to answer a criminal charge

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • wry

    Word

    showing dry, slightly mocking humor

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • observational

    Word

    based on what you see, hear, or measure, rather than theory

  • arraignment

    Word

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

  • sharpshooter

    Word

    a person who is very skilled at shooting accurately, especially with a rifle

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  • whimper

    Word

    to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • cloaking

    Word

    the act of hiding something so it is not easily seen or detected

  • copped

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

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • invisibility

    Word

    the state of being impossible to see

  • spook

    Word

    a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

  • squeal

    Word

    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • trespass

    Word

    to enter land or property without permission

  • toot

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    to make a short, sharp sound, especially with a horn or whistle

  • braving

    Word

    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • stabling

    Word

    the act of keeping horses in stables

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  • evener

    Word

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

  • squeak

    Word

    to make a short, high-pitched sound

  • pragmatic

    Word

    practical and realistic, rather than based on theory or ideals

  • narcotic

    Word

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

  • quits

    Word

    used in the phrase call it quits: to stop doing something or end a relationship or argument

  • groan

    Word

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

  • exclaim

    Word

    to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

  • duly

    Word

    in the proper or expected way; as required

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • breaded

    Word

    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • swat

    Word

    to hit something quickly with your hand

  • have no right

    Phrase

    to have no moral or legal permission to do something

  • far out

    Phrase

    very unusual, unconventional, or extreme

  • potting

    Word

    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • stepson

    Word

    the son of your husband or wife from a previous relationship

  • less so

    Phrase

    to a lesser degree; not as much

  • graced

    Word

    to honor an event or place by being present

  • fives

    Word

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

  • vested

    Word

    earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

  • put it down

    Phrase

    to perform very well; to do something impressively

  • blood in

    Phrase

    to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • gun down

    Phrase

    to shoot someone and kill them

  • back into

    Phrase

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

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • frat boy

    Phrase

    a young man who belongs to a college fraternity

  • civil right

    Phrase

    a legal right that protects a person's freedom and equal treatment

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • bless me

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise or shock

  • every man for himself

    Phrase

    a situation where everyone acts only for themselves and does not help others

  • say grace

    Phrase

    to say a prayer before a meal

  • get life

    Phrase

    A rude way of telling someone to stop being silly or annoying

  • tough as nails

    Phrase

    very tough and able to deal with difficult situations

  • heartless

    Word

    showing no kindness or sympathy

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • just like that

    Phrase

    suddenly and without warning

  • no chance

    Phrase

    an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

  • in your dreams

    Phrase

    used to say that something is impossible or very unlikely

  • sniff

    Word

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

  • in bad

    Phrase

    out of favor with someone; not liked by them

  • drinking problem

    Phrase

    a problem caused by drinking too much alcohol

  • thy

    Word

    your; belonging to you

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • restrain

    Word

    to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

  • on earth

    Phrase

    used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • nice try

    Phrase

    used to say that an attempt was not successful

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • cuff

    Word

    the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

  • booze

    Word

    alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

  • get in there

    Phrase

    used to show approval or encouragement

  • ask round

    Phrase

    to ask several people for information or help

  • clock on

    Phrase

    to register that you have arrived at work, usually by using a time clock

  • grunt

    Word

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

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • bounty

    Word

    a reward, especially one offered for catching someone or finding something

  • gasp

    Word

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

  • deep down

    Phrase

    in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

  • scotch

    Word

    to stop something from happening or continuing

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • pant

    Word

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

  • come around

    Phrase

    to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

  • zoned

    Word

    restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

  • hang in

    Phrase

    to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

  • step in

    Phrase

    to get involved in a situation to help, stop something, or take control

  • tombstone

    Word

    a stone marker placed at a grave

  • ping

    Word

    to send a quick message to someone

  • back up

    Phrase

    to support a claim with facts or proof

  • do not want

    Phrase

    used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

  • overwhelm

    Word

    to affect someone so strongly that they cannot think clearly or deal with things well

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • hold up

    Phrase

    to support the weight of something so it does not fall

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