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Chicago Fire S3E2: English vocabulary

Season 3, Episode 2Drama

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  • asphyxiate

    Word

    to stop someone from breathing, or make breathing very difficult

  • lunged

    Word

    to make a sudden forward movement, usually to attack or grab something

  • grindstone

    Word

    a heavy stone wheel used for sharpening or grinding metal

  • segmented

    Word

    to divide something into separate parts or sections

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • cashew

    Word

    the edible nut of the cashew tree

  • lunge

    Word

    a sudden forward movement, especially in an attack or to catch something

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • webbing

    Word

    strong woven tape or strap used for making bags, belts, and similar items

  • dredge

    Word

    to remove mud or sand from the bottom of a river, harbor, or lake

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • glossary

    Word

    a list of words or terms with their meanings, usually at the back of a book

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  • synergy

    Word

    the good results you get when different things work well together

  • prying

    Word

    too interested in other people's private matters

  • vitals

    Word

    the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • handcuff

    Word

    to put handcuffs on someone

  • urinate

    Word

    to pass urine from the body

  • pretzel

    Word

    a hard, salty baked snack shaped like a knot or stick

  • blanketing

    Word

    covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

  • winch

    Word

    a machine used for pulling or lifting heavy things with a cable or chain

  • stabling

    Word

    the act of keeping horses in stables

  • tryout

    Word

    a test or audition to see if someone is suitable for a team, role, or activity

  • slotted

    Word

    having a narrow cut or opening

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  • sling

    Word

    to throw something with a quick, forceful motion

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • congratulation

    Word

    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • digger

    Word

    a person or animal that digs

  • jeez Louise

    Phrase

    an informal expression used to show surprise, annoyance, or emphasis

  • front and center

    Phrase

    a command telling someone to come forward and stand in the center

  • one under

    Phrase

    an informal British term for a person who has been hit by a train

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • to the house

    Phrase

    home; to or at home

  • cranberry

    Word

    a small red berry with a sharp, sour taste

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • go there

    Phrase

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

  • hustle up

    Phrase

    to get or produce something by working hard or using clever, sometimes dishonest, methods

  • milling

    Word

    the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

  • fives

    Word

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

  • bring it

    Phrase

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

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • hector

    Word

    to bully or speak to someone in a harsh, overbearing way

  • back into

    Phrase

    to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • paternal

    Word

    relating to a father

  • hysterical

    Word

    very upset, excited, or out of control; also, extremely funny

  • bunk

    Word

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

  • heartbreak

    Word

    deep sadness or pain caused by a breakup, disappointment, or loss

  • haze

    Word

    a light mist or smoky cloud that makes it hard to see clearly

  • holy smoke

    Phrase

    an informal exclamation used to show surprise or shock

  • cabling

    Word

    the installation of cables or a cable system

  • nose to the grindstone

    Phrase

    working very hard and steadily

  • arming

    Word

    the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

  • potent

    Word

    having a strong effect or influence

  • hustle

    Word

    to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry

  • back down

    Phrase

    to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

  • get up in

    Phrase

    to interfere in someone else's business or get involved in something that is not your concern

  • play around

    Phrase

    to behave in a casual or unserious way, especially with money or ideas

  • shake up

    Phrase

    to upset or disturb someone badly

  • long lost

    Phrase

    having been lost or separated for a very long time

  • holding cell

    Phrase

    a room where police or court staff keep someone for a short time before they are moved or released

  • top shelf

    Phrase

    the upper part of the goal in ice hockey

  • medical history

    Phrase

    a record of a person's past illnesses and treatment

  • food service

    Phrase

    the work of preparing and serving food and drinks in places like schools, hospitals, or restaurants

  • security deposit

    Phrase

    money paid in advance for a rental or service, returned if nothing is damaged or owed

  • checking account

    Phrase

    a bank account you can use for everyday payments and withdrawals

  • service industry

    Phrase

    the part of the economy that provides services rather than products

  • what do you want

    Phrase

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

  • truck in

    Phrase

    to transport goods by truck

  • haul up

    Phrase

    to stop a vehicle by the side of the road

  • reach out

    Phrase

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

  • blueprint

    Word

    a detailed plan for building something

  • framing

    Word

    the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

  • run away from

    Phrase

    to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

  • turn out

    Phrase

    to be found to be true, real, or the case

  • blacked out

    Phrase

    made dark so that light cannot pass through

  • scotch

    Word

    to stop something from happening or continuing

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • check up on

    Phrase

    to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

  • hand off

    Phrase

    to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

  • knock it off

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • going over

    Phrase

    a quick, informal check or inspection

  • back up

    Phrase

    to support a claim with facts or proof

  • ale

    Word

    a type of beer, usually dark and with a strong flavor

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • hold up

    Phrase

    to support the weight of something so it does not fall

  • track down

    Phrase

    to find someone or something after searching for them

  • injure

    Word

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

  • lowering

    Word

    the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

  • to be honest

    Phrase

    used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • rig

    Word

    to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose

  • set up

    Phrase

    prepare something so it can be used or can happen

  • advisory

    Word

    giving advice or recommendations, but not having the power to make decisions

  • donna

    Word

    an Italian title used before a woman's name

  • back off

    Phrase

    to move away and stop bothering someone

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

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