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Castle S2E7: English vocabulary

Season 2, Episode 7DramaCrime

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  • relapsing

    Word

    happening again after a period of improvement

  • truant

    Word

    a student who stays away from school without permission

  • sniffle

    Word

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

  • spanking

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    a physical punishment in which someone is hit on the buttocks with an open hand

  • bleacher

    Word

    a set of long seats or benches for spectators at a sports field or other event

  • indistinctly

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    in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand

  • afoot

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    already happening or about to happen

  • pleadings

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    formal written statements submitted by each side in a lawsuit

  • scoff

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    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • wading

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    walking through water or another wet, muddy, or thick substance with effort

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • allegorical

    Word

    using symbols, events, or characters to represent a deeper meaning

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  • wad

    Word

    a small lump or ball of something

  • baffle

    Word

    to confuse or puzzle someone

  • coffeehouse

    Word

    a café where people go to drink coffee and talk

  • overt

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    done or shown openly, not hidden

  • hutch

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    a low cupboard with shelves, often used for dishes or display

  • clatter

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    to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

  • copped

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

  • thud

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    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • tarot

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    a set of cards used for fortune-telling

  • desist

    Word

    to stop doing something or to stop yourself from doing something

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • spook

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    a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

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  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • faxed

    Word

    to send something by fax

  • subpoena

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    an official order to appear in court or give evidence

  • squeal

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    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • pretense

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    the act of pretending or making something seem true when it is not

  • terrify

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    to make someone feel extreme fear

  • jacketed

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    covered with a protective outer layer

  • stalked

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    to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

  • evener

    Word

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

  • relapse

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    a return of a disease or bad habit after a period of improvement

  • misdemeanor

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    a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

  • necking

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    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • mutter

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    to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

  • spank

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    to hit someone on the buttocks with an open hand, usually as punishment

  • obsess

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    to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • innate

    Word

    present from birth; not learned or acquired

  • Sky Blue

    Phrase

    a supporter, player, or staff member of Coventry City Football Club

  • hypocrite

    Word

    a person who says they believe or support something but acts differently

  • stalker

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    a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

  • hulk

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    a large, heavy, awkward-looking person or thing

  • morgue

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    a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

  • needless

    Word

    not necessary; able to be avoided

  • astrology

    Word

    the belief that the positions of the stars and planets can affect people’s lives and personalities

  • 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

  • plead out

    Phrase

    to agree to a plea bargain and plead guilty

  • dubious

    Word

    not certain or not completely sure

  • home in

    Phrase

    to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

  • going away

    Phrase

    the act of leaving a place

  • 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

  • step back

    Phrase

    a setback or decline

  • sight in

    Phrase

    to adjust a gun's sights so it shoots accurately

  • shotted

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    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • layering

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    the use of several layers, especially in clothing

  • rapped

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    to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

  • symbolize

    Word

    to represent or stand for something

  • get to the bottom of

    Phrase

    to find out the real reason for something or solve a problem

  • dripping

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    the act of liquid dripping in drops

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • false pretense

    Phrase

    a false reason or excuse used to hide the real purpose of something

  • swear to God

    Phrase

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

  • choke on

    Phrase

    to refuse to accept something, especially an idea or suggestion

  • pleading

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    showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

  • alibi

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    proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

  • gunning

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    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • gunpowder

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    a black powder used as an explosive, especially in old guns and fireworks

  • seduce

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    to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

  • decency

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    behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

  • screwing

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    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • play on

    Phrase

    to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

  • small wonder

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not surprising

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • paneling

    Word

    wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

  • soul mate

    Phrase

    a person you feel a very deep, natural connection with, often as a romantic partner

  • just like that

    Phrase

    suddenly and without warning

  • look the other way

    Phrase

    to ignore something wrong on purpose

  • arming

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

  • here's the thing

    Phrase

    used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

  • what is your problem

    Phrase

    a rude or angry way of asking why someone is behaving badly or causing trouble

  • seeing as

    Phrase

    used to give a reason or explanation

  • chuckle

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    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • budget cut

    Phrase

    a reduction in planned spending

  • peripheral

    Word

    relating to the outer edge of something, or less important than the main part

  • residue

    Word

    a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

  • thou

    Word

    an old word for 'you' when speaking to one person

  • to God

    Phrase

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

  • 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

  • go back on

    Phrase

    to fail to keep a promise or agreement

  • secret agent

    Phrase

    a person who secretly works for a government to get information

  • turn against

    Phrase

    to start opposing someone or something you used to support

  • tarot card

    Phrase

    a card used in tarot readings

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