Bones S5E7: English vocabulary

a metal loop or fastener used to connect a chain or rope

a person's head

the act of hunting or trapping rats

having a lot of space inside

a person who asks questions, especially in an official investigation or interview

the skill of shooting accurately

to put someone into a hypnotic state

the part of the brain that helps control balance and movement

used in ordinary conversation, not formal or literary

a person who breeds and cares for animals

having rabies

the use of force or pressure to get something

done without careful choice or judgment

a confusing problem or question that is hard to solve

to mix things together in a messy or confusing way

dirty marks or soot

the bending or curving of something under pressure

able to be traced or followed

covered or treated with oil

a person who is very skilled at shooting a gun or hitting a target

wanting to kill someone or related to killing a person

a carved stone figure on a building, often shaped like a monster or animal and used as a water spout

the side of a ship facing the viewer or the wind

a large, hairy bee that makes a loud buzzing sound

the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping

up in the air; at a high level above the ground

good at noticing small details

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

a short attempt to get involved in a new activity or place

so silly or unreasonable that it seems ridiculous

to pass dry ingredients through a sieve to remove lumps or coarse bits

a substance such as oil or grease that reduces friction

causing a lot of pain or suffering

in a way that is not directly stated, but understood from the situation

to feel strong dislike or disgust for someone or something

the act of making a sound or device silent

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

so silly or unreasonable that it is hard to believe

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

made of parts joined by flexible joints

an offensive word for a person of very short stature

the long bone in the upper part of the leg

a strong feeling of hate or disgust

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

moderation and self-control, especially with food or drink

to cover a road, path, or area with stone, bricks, concrete, or asphalt

the muscle below the lungs that helps you breathe

to question someone closely for a long time, especially in an official or forceful way

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

to carry or drag something heavy with effort

a small furry animal that people keep as a pet

the amount or degree to which something is curved

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

no longer valid because it has expired or was not renewed

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

a small mistake or failure in concentration, memory, or judgment

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

letting light through but not clear details; partly transparent

used in the phrase call it quits: to stop doing something or end a relationship or argument

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future

having a sour taste or the chemical properties of an acid

a dish made by cooking beaten eggs in a pan, often with other ingredients

the process of covering a surface with tiles

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

a small axe with a short handle

to change the structure or style of a room or building

impossible to deny or question

the sides of the face below the eyes

sad because you are away from home and miss it

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

in a way that seems to happen by magic

the part of a road used by vehicles

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

to make something move in a different direction

to accept and obey a rule, decision, or law