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Grimm S1E12: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 12DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy

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  • tagger

    Word

    a person who adds tags or labels to photos, files, or other items

  • cockfight

    Word

    a fight between roosters, usually for entertainment

  • pigskin

    Word

    the skin of a pig, especially when used to make leather

  • tacking

    Word

    the act of sailing a boat in a zigzag pattern to move against the wind

  • gnaw

    Word

    to bite or chew something repeatedly, especially for a long time

  • welcomer

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

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • strapping

    Word

    tall, strong, and healthy-looking

  • marginally

    Word

    by a very small amount; slightly

  • greyhound

    Word

    a tall, thin dog that can run very fast

  • parishioner

    Word

    a person who belongs to a parish, especially one who attends its church

  • shredding

    Word

    the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

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  • probate

    Word

    the legal process of proving that a will is valid

  • lettering

    Word

    the style or design of letters used in writing or decoration

  • saddled

    Word

    having a saddle on it

  • hereafter

    Word

    at a later time; from now on

  • ringer

    Word

    a person or thing that is very similar to someone or something else

  • asparagus

    Word

    a long green vegetable that grows in thin stalks

  • evener

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

  • ferret

    Word

    a small furry animal that people keep as a pet

  • misdemeanor

    Word

    a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

  • crossbow

    Word

    a weapon with a short bow fixed across a stock, used for shooting bolts

  • confide

    Word

    to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence

  • hoof

    Word

    the hard foot of an animal such as a horse, deer, or cow

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  • raking

    Word

    the act of using a rake to gather leaves or other loose material

  • deviate

    Word

    to move away from a usual course, rule, or pattern

  • scavenger

    Word

    an animal that eats dead animals or leftover food

  • mentality

    Word

    the way a person thinks about things and makes decisions

  • touchy

    Word

    easily upset or offended

  • gladiator

    Word

    a man in ancient Rome who fought in public contests for entertainment

  • sit on it

    Phrase

    Used to tell someone rudely to go away or stop bothering you

  • tailing

    Word

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

  • raccoon

    Word

    a gray-brown North American animal with a black face mask and a ringed tail

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • can wait

    Phrase

    a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

  • parole officer

    Phrase

    a person who supervises someone who has been released from prison on parole

  • shred

    Word

    to cut or tear something into small pieces

  • skunk

    Word

    a small North American animal with black and white fur that can spray a very bad smell when threatened

  • home in

    Phrase

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

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • fives

    Word

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

  • manure

    Word

    animal waste used to fertilize soil

  • bring it

    Phrase

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

  • rapped

    Word

    to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

  • bitterness

    Word

    the bitter taste of something

  • national archive

    Phrase

    an official government place where a country keeps important historical records

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • stupidity

    Word

    behavior that shows very poor judgment or common sense

  • hoop

    Word

    a circular ring or band

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • hit with

    Phrase

    to tell someone something surprising or unpleasant, especially suddenly

  • confide in

    Phrase

    to tell someone private thoughts or feelings in confidence

  • small wonder

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not surprising

  • in the same boat

    Phrase

    in the same difficult situation as someone else

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • lumber

    Word

    to move in a heavy, awkward way

  • sugared

    Word

    coated or mixed with sugar

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • follow up

    Phrase

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

  • trolley

    Word

    a streetcar or tram that carries passengers in a city

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • to God

    Phrase

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

  • fingerprint

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

  • meth

    Word

    methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

  • griffin

    Word

    a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle

  • worked up

    Phrase

    very upset, angry, or excited

  • missing person

    Phrase

    a person whose whereabouts are unknown

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • sit on

    Phrase

    to delay dealing with something

  • bathtub

    Word

    a large tub that you fill with water for washing your body

  • wrath

    Word

    very strong anger

  • wind up

    Phrase

    to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

  • face off

    Phrase

    to compete directly against someone or something

  • keep up

    Phrase

    to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

  • pitted

    Word

    having many small holes or dents on the surface

  • tack

    Word

    a small sharp nail with a flat head, used for fastening things to a surface

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • follow up on

    Phrase

    to check on something later or continue dealing with it

  • shoot me

    Phrase

    a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

  • stay on

    Phrase

    continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

  • highness

    Word

    a title used when speaking to or about a member of a royal family

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • violate

    Word

    to break a rule, law, or agreement

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • slack

    Word

    not tight or firm; loose

  • cocaine

    Word

    an illegal drug that can make people feel very excited and energetic for a short time

  • hank

    Word

    a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair

  • parole

    Word

    temporary release of a prisoner before the end of a sentence, with conditions

  • stray

    Word

    to move away from the right path, place, or topic

  • probation

    Word

    a period when someone is watched to see if they behave well, especially after a crime or before a job becomes permanent

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • one way

    Phrase

    allowing travel in only one direction

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • tasting

    Word

    the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

  • slippery

    Word

    hard to hold or stand on because it is smooth, wet, or slimy

  • sheer

    Word

    used for emphasis to mean complete or extreme

  • aw man

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show annoyance or disappointment

  • forgiving

    Word

    willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

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