sniffle
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
Episode vocabulary
Blue Bloods S2E1: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 1CrimeDrama
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cleat
a metal fitting on a boat or dock that a rope is tied to
arraign
to bring someone before a court to answer a criminal charge
pleadings
formal written statements submitted by each side in a lawsuit
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
pimping
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
murmuring
a soft, low, continuous sound
hangman
a word game where you guess letters before the drawing is completed
alum
a person who has studied at a particular school, college, or university
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
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padlock
a small lock with a U-shaped metal bar, used for doors, gates, bikes, and boxes
gory
showing a lot of blood or violence
honk
to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice
clientele
the customers or clients of a business or professional service
creak
to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
commendation
praise or approval for something someone has done
whoop
to shout loudly because you are excited or happy
indict
to formally accuse someone of a serious crime
narcotic
a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief
conversely
used to introduce a contrasting or opposite point
impromptu
done without planning or rehearsal