Desperate Housewives S7E10: English vocabulary

to stop someone from doing or achieving something

a poor part of a city where many homeless or very poor people live

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to continue to exist or be remembered

sexually excited

to be greater in number than someone or something

to honor an event or place by being present

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to suddenly realize something or decide to change your life one day

to bully or speak to someone in a harsh, overbearing way

to do something with full effort or confidence

to throw something with a lot of force

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

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

the act of fastening something with a screw

used to say that something is not believable

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to attack someone and hit them hard

to learn something so well that you can say or write it from memory

a person who is addicted to drugs

your; belonging to you

a group of wild boars

to slide out of control on a surface, especially because it is wet or icy

to make someone feel happy or entertained

the final part of a long or difficult process, especially one that is unpleasant

showing kindness and concern for people who are suffering

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

to become very upset, frightened, or excited

to rest on one or both knees

a detailed plan for building something

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

to cheer loudly and show excitement or support

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

according to what is expected or believed, but not necessarily in real life

the act of changing the direction of something

as; in the same way that

to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport

marked or decorated with letters or writing

to wait and be ready to act when needed

the quality of being generous and willing to give or help

past tense and past participle of bed

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers

to some extent; fairly

to give something to another person

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a statement or idea that can be discussed or argued about

having a ring or rings around it

a woman whose main job is taking care of her home and family

to begin living in a new home

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

a bus that takes children to and from school

almost, but not completely

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

to stop working or functioning

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

in the house or place next to yours

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

to refuse to do or accept something

used to say no in a casual way

another chance to do something after you failed or missed it before

making you feel nervous, uneasy, or a little scared

something that is not important or impressive

at the right time, before it is too late

from a particular time or event up to now

used to tell someone not to touch something or someone

to intend or expect to do something

the sound of a gun being fired

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

to have your home in a particular place

more correct or more suitable

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

the act of becoming awake

used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

the goods a business has in stock to sell