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Chicago Fire S11E17: English vocabulary

Season 11, Episode 17Drama

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  • wheeze

    Word

    to breathe with a whistling sound, usually because of a blocked airway

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • meshed

    Word

    joined so that the parts fit together and move smoothly

  • tamale

    Word

    a Mexican food made of corn dough with a filling, wrapped and steamed in corn husks

  • communicable

    Word

    able to be passed from one person or thing to another, especially a disease

  • heartburn

    Word

    a painful burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid moving up into the throat

  • playbook

    Word

    a book or document that shows the plays or strategies a team plans to use

  • twittering

    Word

    the soft, repeated sound birds make

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • metaphorical

    Word

    using or based on metaphor, not literal meaning

  • dilate

    Word

    to make something wider or more open, or become wider or more open

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  • cortical

    Word

    relating to the cortex, especially the outer layer of the brain

  • delirium

    Word

    a serious confused state of mind, often caused by illness or fever

  • yelp

    Word

    to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise

  • sweetener

    Word

    a substance added to food or drink to make it taste sweeter

  • crick

    Word

    a painful tight feeling in a muscle, especially in the neck or back

  • dicing

    Word

    the act of cutting food into small cubes

  • shelve

    Word

    to put something on a shelf

  • sully

    Word

    to damage the good name or purity of something

  • garnish

    Word

    to add a small decoration to food or a drink

  • cyanide

    Word

    a very poisonous chemical compound used in some industrial processes

  • vigilant

    Word

    watching carefully for danger or problems

  • combing

    Word

    the act of combing hair

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  • stabling

    Word

    the act of keeping horses in stables

  • evener

    Word

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

  • brunch

    Word

    a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

  • diligence

    Word

    careful and persistent effort

  • craftsmanship

    Word

    the skill and care shown in making something well

  • syringe

    Word

    a medical tool used to inject or remove liquid

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • carver

    Word

    a person who carves wood, stone, or another material

  • bronco

    Word

    a wild or partly trained horse, especially in the western US

  • juggle

    Word

    to keep several things going at the same time by managing them carefully

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • impairment

    Word

    a condition in which a body part, ability, or function is damaged or weaker than normal

  • whack job

    Phrase

    an offensive word for a person who seems crazy or very strange

  • saline

    Word

    containing salt or tasting like salt

  • due diligence

    Phrase

    careful checking of something before making a decision, especially in business or law

  • folly

    Word

    foolish behavior or a foolish decision

  • straining

    Word

    the act of pulling something tight

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • at ease

    Phrase

    a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

  • overhear

    Word

    to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

  • save it

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

  • blurry

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • blue line

    Phrase

    one of the two thick blue lines on an ice hockey rink that separate the attacking zone from the neutral zone

  • respiratory distress

    Phrase

    serious difficulty breathing normally

  • manly

    Word

    showing qualities such as strength, courage, or confidence that are traditionally seen as masculine

  • 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

  • ride on

    Phrase

    to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

  • crumble

    Word

    to break into small pieces or fall apart

  • cascade

    Word

    a small waterfall, or a series of small waterfalls

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • stretcher

    Word

    a frame with handles or poles for carrying a sick or injured person

  • mesh

    Word

    a piece of material made of threads, wire, or plastic with many small holes

  • sledge

    Word

    a vehicle with runners for traveling over snow or ice

  • for all the world to see

    Phrase

    in a way that everyone can see

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • oatmeal

    Word

    ground oats used for making breakfast food

  • small wonder

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not surprising

  • affirmative

    Word

    showing agreement or saying yes

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • turned out

    Phrase

    looking neat, smart, or well dressed

  • add up

    Phrase

    to seem reasonable or consistent

  • whack

    Word

    to hit something with a quick, hard blow

  • arson

    Word

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

  • mean the world to

    Phrase

    to be very important or deeply meaningful to someone

  • gun it

    Phrase

    to drive a vehicle very fast, especially by pressing the accelerator hard

  • same exact

    Phrase

    used to emphasize that two things are exactly the same

  • cocky

    Word

    too confident in yourself in a way that annoys other people

  • abdominal

    Word

    relating to the abdomen or stomach area

  • stress out

    Phrase

    to make someone feel worried or under pressure

  • drug test

    Phrase

    a test to check for illegal drugs in a sample of blood, urine, or hair

  • hold it together

    Phrase

    to stay calm and keep going in a difficult situation

  • blood drive

    Phrase

    an organized event where people are asked to give blood

  • team spirit

    Phrase

    a feeling of cooperation and enthusiasm among the people in a group

  • triple check

    Phrase

    a careful check done again to make sure something is correct

  • distressing

    Word

    causing worry, sadness, or pain

  • right out

    Phrase

    in a blunt or direct way

  • arched

    Word

    curved like an arch

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • last words

    Phrase

    the final words someone says before they die

  • back room

    Phrase

    a room at the back of a shop or business, often used for storage or private work

  • carry on

    Phrase

    to take a bag or other item onto an airplane with you instead of checking it

  • crush on

    Phrase

    to feel a romantic attraction to someone

  • freak out

    Phrase

    to become very upset, frightened, or excited

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • reach out

    Phrase

    to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

  • burn down

    Phrase

    to be destroyed by fire

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • postpone

    Word

    to change a planned event or action to a later time

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • work in

    Phrase

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

  • check up on

    Phrase

    to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

  • flushing

    Word

    the act of becoming red in the face or skin

  • respiratory

    Word

    relating to breathing or the organs used for breathing

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