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police car A vehicle used by law enforcement officers to patrol and respond to incidents.

zip-up jacket An upper-body garment that is opened and closed using a sliding zipper.

holstered Held securely in a protective case attached to a belt or body for a firearm.

windblown Moved, pushed, or scattered about by the force of the wind.

homeroom A classroom where students meet at the beginning or end of the school day for attendance and announcements.

dink A minor scratch, dent, or slight damage on a surface.

earshot The distance within which a person's voice can be heard.

to gawk To stare stupidly, rudely, or with wide-eyed curiosity at something.

elate To make someone ecstatically happy or filled with great joy.

tangled Twisted together into a confused, messy mass.

thump A heavy, dull hitting sound made when something impacts another object.

adoptive Describing a legal parent-child relationship created outside of biological birth.

to bellow To shout loudly and deeply in a powerful voice.

paperwork Official documents and forms that need to be handled or shown.

nudge A light push, typically given with an elbow or as a gentle reminder.

strut To walk with a proud, stiff, and swaggering gait meant to impress others.

concession an act of granting, yielding, or allowing something

mutter To speak quietly under one's breath in a low, muffled voice.

muscular Having a strong, well-built physique with prominent muscles.

to puff out To expand or swell outward..

clearing An open space of land in a place otherwise filled with obstacles or trees.

african-american A citizen or resident of the United States of ethnic African descent.

cruiser A marked police vehicle used for patrolling streets.

proudly In a way that shows deep satisfaction or strong self-respect.

bumper The horizontal bar at the front or back of a motor vehicle designed to absorb minor impacts.

compartment A separate small space or storage section inside a vehicle, like a glove box.

noticeable Easy to see, observe, or detect.

pistol A small handheld firearm designed to be operated with one hand.

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