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Chicago Fire S11E3: English vocabulary

Season 11, Episode 3Drama

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  • pigpen

    Word

    a pen or enclosure for pigs

  • paring

    Word

    the act of cutting off small pieces from something

  • cannoned

    Word

    to hit or move into something with sudden force

  • nitroglycerin

    Word

    a poisonous liquid used in some medicines and explosives

  • bawl

    Word

    to cry loudly and uncontrollably

  • fireproofing

    Word

    the process of making something resistant to fire

  • acetylene

    Word

    a colorless gas that burns easily and is used in welding

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • studding

    Word

    the act of decorating something with studs or small metal decorations

  • backboard

    Word

    a board behind a basketball hoop that the ball can bounce off

  • ail

    Word

    to cause pain, worry, or trouble

  • eggshell

    Word

    the hard outer covering of an egg

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  • wagering

    Word

    the activity of betting money on uncertain results

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • refit

    Word

    to repair and change something so it can be used again, especially a ship, room, or vehicle

  • drape

    Word

    to hang or place something loosely over something else

  • shelve

    Word

    to put something on a shelf

  • copped

    Word

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

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • fireproof

    Word

    made to resist fire or high heat

  • spook

    Word

    a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

  • compulsion

    Word

    a strong urge to do something, especially one that is hard to control

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  • inhalation

    Word

    the act of breathing in

  • corral

    Word

    a fenced area where farm animals are kept

  • evener

    Word

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

  • washer

    Word

    a small flat ring used with a bolt or screw to spread pressure or make a joint tighter

  • carver

    Word

    a person who carves wood, stone, or another material

  • remodel

    Word

    to change the structure or style of a room or building

  • eyeball

    Word

    the round part of the eye

  • accommodating

    Word

    helpful and willing to make things easier for other people

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • accordion

    Word

    a portable musical instrument you play by squeezing bellows and pressing keys or buttons

  • breaded

    Word

    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • intrigue

    Word

    to make someone very interested or curious

  • ribbed

    Word

    having raised ridges or lines

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • come right

    Phrase

    to end well or be resolved successfully

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • wager

    Word

    a bet on the result of something

  • go there

    Phrase

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

  • coming together

    Phrase

    the act of people or things joining together as one

  • 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

  • inside track

    Phrase

    an advantage that gives someone a better chance of winning or succeeding

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • check you out

    Phrase

    a playful or friendly way of saying goodbye

  • line in

    Phrase

    to trace over a sketch or outline with a darker, more permanent line

  • seniority

    Word

    the fact of having worked for an organization longer than other people, or of being higher in rank

  • commute

    Word

    to travel regularly between home and work

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • bunk

    Word

    a bed, especially one on a ship or in a train or bus

  • fire out

    Phrase

    to shoot or burst out suddenly

  • number seven

    Phrase

    the batter who is scheduled to bat seventh in the batting order

  • land on

    Phrase

    to reach a decision or agreement

  • how's about

    Phrase

    a casual way to suggest something or ask if something is a good idea

  • walk on eggshells

    Phrase

    to be very careful not to upset someone who is easily annoyed or offended

  • cheesy

    Word

    tasting or smelling like cheese

  • please God

    Phrase

    used to say that you hope something will happen, if God allows it

  • arson

    Word

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

  • no go

    Phrase

    something that is not possible or not acceptable

  • here's the thing

    Phrase

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

  • apparatus

    Word

    a set of equipment or tools used for a particular purpose

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • hands down

    Phrase

    by a large margin; easily and clearly

  • sneak around

    Phrase

    to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing

  • incident report

    Phrase

    a written record of an accident, problem, or unusual event

  • diminish

    Word

    to make something smaller, weaker, or less important

  • right out

    Phrase

    in a blunt or direct way

  • gutter

    Word

    a shallow channel under the edge of a roof that carries away rainwater

  • sedan

    Word

    a car with a closed body and usually four doors

  • get in there

    Phrase

    used to show approval or encouragement

  • walk on

    Phrase

    to come onto the stage in a performance

  • go along

    Phrase

    to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

  • poke around

    Phrase

    to look around a place casually, often while searching for something

  • in order

    Phrase

    ready, arranged, or working properly

  • work in

    Phrase

    to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

  • zoned

    Word

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

  • look over

    Phrase

    to check or read something quickly

  • spacious

    Word

    having a lot of space; roomy

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • shatter

    Word

    to break suddenly into many pieces

  • injure

    Word

    to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport

  • needy

    Word

    needing a lot of attention, affection, or support

  • flare

    Word

    to burn or shine with a sudden bright light

  • chatter

    Word

    to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

  • stand by

    Phrase

    to wait and be ready to act when needed

  • ventilation

    Word

    the movement of fresh air through a room, building, or other space

  • ion

    Word

    a charged atom or group of atoms formed when it gains or loses electrons

  • narrowing

    Word

    the process of becoming narrower

  • forge

    Word

    make something false or copied in order to trick people

  • take over

    Phrase

    to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

  • coped

    Word

    to deal with a difficult situation successfully

  • sneaking

    Word

    done in a quiet, secret way

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • first off

    Phrase

    before anything else; first of all

  • cracker

    Word

    a thin, crisp biscuit, often eaten with cheese or spreads

  • par

    Word

    the standard score for a hole in golf

  • figure out

    Phrase

    to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

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