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Wordthe act of cutting off small pieces from something
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the act of cutting off small pieces from something
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
to search someone by feeling their clothes and pockets, usually for weapons or illegal items
to steal goods from a store
twisted or bent into a loop or loops
a police officer who patrols an area
make a problem, injury, or situation worse
pretend to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment
to turn or move suddenly to one side to avoid something
to trick someone into believing something false
a person who watches for something or keeps watch
good at noticing small details
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air
a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes
a person who steals from people's pockets or bags in public places
pretending to be shy or modest in a way that is meant to attract attention
the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
a barrier built quickly to block a road, door, or area
a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
the act of moving your tongue over something
a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure
to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction
a person who helps people or groups reach an agreement
the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes
the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them
to hit or push with the head or horns
a police department that investigates complaints against officers
a large wild animal like a cow, with a big head and shaggy front shoulders
to criticize or attack someone together with other people
to attack and beat someone severely
directly, without turning or avoiding anything
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
to think of someone or something in a particular way
to perform very well; to do something impressively
past tense and past participle of shoot
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
to lose something, especially a right, game, or prize, as a penalty
the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something
a person from the Caucasus region
the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
a small, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal that has broken off something larger
the act of fastening something with a screw
to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way
used for investigating or intended to investigate
used to emphasize that two things are exactly the same
very gradually; little by little
the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
looking neat, smart, or well dressed
wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall
relating to the path of an object as it moves around a planet, star, or moon
out of favor with someone; not liked by them
to open something quickly or roughly
pressure from friends or people your own age to do something
used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic
driving a vehicle after drinking too much alcohol
A person or thing that is easy to attack, criticize, or make fun of
the crime of trying to stop a police officer from arresting someone
the act of putting things into bags or packages
the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media
the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist
a nightclub where people perform striptease or erotic dancing
to get or collect something, especially support, praise, or information
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor
to delay dealing with something
to become blocked or crowded so that movement is difficult
to damage something badly by hitting it hard
To push something down hard or with force
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
to submit something, such as a request or application
to keep someone in official custody, usually for questioning
a detailed plan for building something
a place where beer is made
a robbery in which the thief has a weapon or threatens to use one
deserving praise, help, or respect
to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place
to order food to be delivered to your home
to call someone again on the phone after they called you or left a message
restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area
a unit used to measure power
to send a quick message to someone
to support a claim with facts or proof
a friendly way to address a man or boy
as; in the same way that
to support the weight of something so it does not fall
a short period of time spent doing a job or activity
to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport
used to introduce a frank opinion or statement
to bring shame or dishonor on someone or something
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
to deal with a difficult situation successfully
used to talk about an earlier time in the past
a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair
the standard score for a hole in golf
an exact copy of something
prepare something so it can be used or can happen