whir
Wordto make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
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to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
a person who guarantees that someone will pay a debt or appear in court, especially for bail
having a mouth or mouthpiece of a particular kind
a person who is very attractive
a device in a vehicle that shows how far it has traveled
to ask someone to pay too much for something
to make a sound quieter or less clear
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
kept apart from other people or things, often in a private or hidden place
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
a person who writes down spoken words, especially in court or at a meeting
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
a person who takes action and gets things done
a trial that is ended and declared invalid because of a serious legal error
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
to have a higher rank or status than someone or something
a new trial of a case that has already been decided
to bounce off a surface after hitting it
to connect or fit together so that the parts lock
a situation where no further progress is possible, especially because people disagree
kindness or mercy shown when someone is punished or judged
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
to make a sharp, hard metallic sound
making a light, clear ringing sound
to cause pain or suffering to someone or something
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
to separate something from what it is attached to or connected with
more able or skilled than someone or something else
a loud, sharp cry
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence
to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice
an official who keeps order in a court and may escort people or serve legal papers
likely to cause strong anger or conflict
covered with a protective outer layer
to correct something and make it right
to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way
a person who sends workers, vehicles, or emergency services to where they are needed
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a room or building where weapons are kept
careful discussion before making a decision
to cover or treat something so that heat, sound, or electricity cannot pass through easily
the act of giving someone a new job, role, or position
to make a short, high-pitched sound
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
easily upset or offended
to feel sorry and guilty about something wrong you have done
to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side
locked with a key
important or experienced people, especially those with power or authority
the act of gathering a crop from the fields
to hit something quickly with your hand
not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude
to talk in a casual, lively way
the life or world believed to exist after death
a company that owns shares in other companies and controls them
to come up to someone suddenly, often in a threatening way
a person or business that arranges bail for someone in jail
a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby
a person who serves on a jury
a person who is paid to kill someone
legal grounds that justify an arrest, search, or similar police action
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
a device or app that helps you find or follow the location of someone or something
to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them
past tense and past participle of shoot
a short, sharp ringing sound
used to say that something is completely certain
to lose something, especially a right, game, or prize, as a penalty
the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more
relating to the body; physical
property or other valuable item used to secure a loan
to record that you have started work or a shift
cause something to improve a lot
showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people
an official court order that allows police to search a place
to make small changes to a text, plan, or law
a Christian minister who helps with church services and some other duties
an official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
the state of being prepared and ready for something
causing shame, embarrassment, or a feeling that something is morally wrong
far away; at a great distance
used to strongly agree with someone
the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property
suddenly and without warning
used to say that you have received and understood a message
not real, true, or honest; fake
to laugh quietly
a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched
a reduction in planned spending
to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly