Desperate Housewives S1E15: English vocabulary

the late hours of the night

believing that people are mostly selfish and cannot be trusted to be sincere

a central open area surrounded by buildings, especially on a college campus

not heard or not listened to

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to make it harder for something to happen or progress

past tense and past participle of shoot

to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

a short text that explains a picture or photo

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

imagined rather than real

a period of violent, uncontrolled behavior

to record that you have started work or a shift

in a way that relates to genes or genetics

cause something to improve a lot

to cut grass or crops with a machine or a scythe

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the act of fastening something with a screw

to make a long, loud, sad cry

in a very successful way

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

used to say that someone has succeeded very well

used to show strong surprise, annoyance, or disbelief in a question

to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

used to say you have won or beaten someone

used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank

a tax you pay on land or buildings you own

the illegal trade in drugs

a bank account you can use for everyday payments and withdrawals

a great success

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

a rule that says people must stay indoors during certain hours, usually at night

the basic unit of money in Peru

to take action and become more involved or helpful

a person who sells illegal drugs

to show anger or frustration by treating someone badly, even though they did not cause the problem

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

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

to take over for someone briefly, especially at work

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

relating to a parent or parents

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to think about the past, or about what happened before

to spend time doing silly or unimportant things

to act because of information, advice, or a rule

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

a place with ice or a smooth surface for skating or hockey

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

to find a way to deal with a problem or obstacle

a king; used in the Latin title of a ruler or in names and titles

make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

past tense and past participle of pierce

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a dog used for hunting, often with long ears and a strong sense of smell

to move away from the right path, place, or topic

to some extent; fairly

to officially allow someone to leave a hospital or other institution

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

not able to do something or deal with it

informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of

a casual way to say goodbye

the act of entering a phone number to call someone

a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound

a thin, flat cake made from batter and cooked in a pan

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

a party held at or around a swimming pool