waif
a homeless child or young person, especially one who looks thin and neglected
Episode vocabulary
The Mentalist S4E19: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 19CrimeDramaMystery
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sidetrack
to distract someone from an important topic or task
heckle
to shout rude or hostile comments at a speaker or performer
sniffle
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
jangle
to make a harsh ringing or clattering sound
quickness
the quality of being quick or fast
indistinctly
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
trapdoor
a small door in a floor, ceiling, or wall that opens to a hidden space
amorous
showing strong sexual interest or desire
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
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astral
relating to the stars or outer space
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
murmuring
a soft, low, continuous sound
clack
to make a sharp clicking sound
repute
the opinion people have about someone or something
clink
to make a light, sharp ringing sound
shredding
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces
smudge
a dirty mark or smear
felon
a person who has been convicted of a serious crime
yogi
a person who practices yoga regularly and well
thud
to make a dull, heavy sound
ballistics
the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air