bedfellow
a person or thing that is closely associated with another, especially in an unexpected way
Episode vocabulary
Chicago Fire S1E23: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 23Drama
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cancan
a lively French dance with high kicks
scrip
paper money or a voucher used instead of cash, especially in the past
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
phonetically
in a way that shows how words are pronounced
serviceable
usable and good enough for the purpose
afterthought
an idea or remark that comes too late to be useful or important
impropriety
behavior, language, or an action that is not proper or acceptable
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
webbing
strong woven tape or strap used for making bags, belts, and similar items
trappings
the outward signs or objects that go with a particular role, status, or way of life
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
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alienate
to make someone feel less connected or less friendly toward you or a group
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
subpoena
an official order to appear in court or give evidence
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
rationally
in a way that uses reason and logic
narcotic
a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief
chimpanzee
a large ape that lives in Africa and is closely related to humans
tweak
to make small changes to something to improve it or make it work better
raffle
an event where people buy tickets for a chance to win prizes
my eye
an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement
insure
buy insurance for something or someone
cover up
to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime