Desperate Housewives S6E6: English vocabulary

to breathe air out of your lungs

a piece of jewelry that you pin to clothing

to teach someone a belief, feeling, or habit gradually

something valuable that has been passed down in a family for many years

a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

very skilled at doing something

very small

the activity of pressing clothes or fabric with a hot iron

to think carefully about something for a while

swear words or offensive language

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

a small barrel, often used for beer or other drinks

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

extremely impressive or surprising

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

a clear blue precious stone

to throw something with a quick, forceful motion

locked with a key

the late hours of the night

relating to marriage or to a married couple

to hit or push with the head or horns

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

deserved or legally owned; having a valid claim to something

to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen

a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs

not certain or not completely sure

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

to scatter something in small drops or pieces over a surface

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

so attractive or appealing that it is hard to resist

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

a device for controlling the flow of water from a pipe

to record that you have started work or a shift

a small part in a film, play, or TV show, often played by a famous person

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

the act of leaving someone or ending a relationship or meeting

to attend an event briefly, especially in a public or formal way

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

used to strongly emphasize that something is true or should happen

to make something secret known publicly

a close friend who often does things with you, especially in a playful or mischievous way

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

a strong interest or attraction to something

allowing liquid to escape or pass through

over the side of a boat or ship and into the water

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

for a very long time

an expression used to show annoyance or frustration

a public show or procession with elaborate costumes and scenery

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

cruel treatment of people because of their race, religion, politics, or beliefs

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

a place where people choose food from a counter and pay before eating

a reward, especially one offered for catching someone or finding something

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

a large tub that you fill with water for washing your body

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

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

deserving praise, help, or respect

to speak or act more quickly

to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

having many bends or turns

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

loyal support for a person, group, or cause