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Chicago P.D. S6E4: English vocabulary

Season 6, Episode 4CrimeDrama

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  • ods

    Word

    a hypothetical force formerly thought to be responsible for many natural phenomena, such as magnetism, light, and hypnotism.

  • pinking

    Word

    to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • bayed

    Word

    to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • humbles

    Word

    to make someone feel less proud or less important

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • kneecap

    Word

    the bone at the front of the knee

  • alum

    Word

    a person who has studied at a particular school, college, or university

  • copped

    Word

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • nexus

    Word

    a link or set of links between things

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  • terrify

    Word

    to make someone feel extreme fear

  • stow

    Word

    to put something neatly into a space or container

  • technicals

    Word

    the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

  • acupuncture

    Word

    a treatment that uses thin needles inserted into the skin

  • affidavit

    Word

    a written statement that you swear is true, used as evidence in court

  • narcotic

    Word

    a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

  • stapler

    Word

    a small device used for fastening sheets of paper together with staples

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • overalls

    Word

    a piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear

  • bitch and moan

    Phrase

    to complain a lot in an annoying way

  • tweak

    Word

    to make small changes to something to improve it or make it work better

  • coasting

    Word

    the act of moving along without using power

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  • supplementary

    Word

    added to something else to provide extra help, support, or detail

  • old time

    Phrase

    the distant past

  • second officer

    Phrase

    an officer on an aircraft who helps the captain and may fly the plane

  • shadowing

    Word

    the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

  • freaking

    Word

    used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

  • distort

    Word

    to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

  • camera right

    Phrase

    the right side of the set or stage as seen from the camera

  • eddy

    Word

    a small area of water, air, or smoke that moves in a circle against the main flow

  • probable cause

    Phrase

    legal grounds that justify an arrest, search, or similar police action

  • stabilize

    Word

    to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • on the horn

    Phrase

    on the telephone; talking by phone

  • mustang

    Word

    a wild horse found in North America

  • elm

    Word

    a tall tree with rough leaves and hard wood

  • burglary

    Word

    the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

  • preferably

    Word

    used to say what you would prefer

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • swear to God

    Phrase

    Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

  • alibi

    Word

    proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • what's in it for me

    Phrase

    a question meaning: what benefit will I get from this?

  • search warrant

    Phrase

    an official court order that allows police to search a place

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • arming

    Word

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

  • go way back

    Phrase

    to have known someone for a very long time

  • hands up

    Phrase

    a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

  • back out

    Phrase

    to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • to God

    Phrase

    used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

  • fingerprint

    Word

    the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

  • meth

    Word

    methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

  • credible

    Word

    able to be trusted or believed

  • looping

    Word

    the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

  • African American

    Phrase

    a Black person from the United States

  • home invasion

    Phrase

    a burglary in which someone breaks into a house while people are inside

  • sit on

    Phrase

    to delay dealing with something

  • ride along

    Phrase

    to travel with someone in their vehicle, especially as an observer or passenger

  • ask round

    Phrase

    to ask several people for information or help

  • follow on

    Phrase

    to come next in a sequence or as a result

  • felony

    Word

    a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

  • 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

  • hacker

    Word

    a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

  • run away from

    Phrase

    to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • in the first place

    Phrase

    at the beginning; originally

  • armed robbery

    Phrase

    a robbery in which the thief has a weapon or threatens to use one

  • moan

    Word

    to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

  • check up on

    Phrase

    to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • going over

    Phrase

    a quick, informal check or inspection

  • ping

    Word

    to send a quick message to someone

  • big guy

    Phrase

    a friendly way to address a man or boy

  • write up

    Phrase

    to write something in full or in a finished form

  • know of

    Phrase

    to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • hold up

    Phrase

    to support the weight of something so it does not fall

  • pic

    Word

    a photo or picture

  • ducking

    Word

    to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

  • say what

    Phrase

    a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

  • auto body

    Phrase

    the metal outer part of a car or other vehicle

  • coped

    Word

    to deal with a difficult situation successfully

  • ave

    Word

    a short form of avenue, used especially in street names and addresses

  • glimpse

    Word

    to see something briefly or only partly

  • go for it

    Phrase

    used to encourage someone to do something or try something

  • id

    Word

    an official card or document that shows who someone is

  • parole

    Word

    temporary release of a prisoner before the end of a sentence, with conditions

  • smack

    Word

    to hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow

  • congratulate

    Word

    to tell someone that you are happy about their success or good luck

  • offender

    Word

    a person who has done something illegal or wrong

  • probation

    Word

    a period when someone is watched to see if they behave well, especially after a crime or before a job becomes permanent

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • probable

    Word

    likely to happen or be true, but not certain

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

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