Desperate Housewives S8E12: English vocabulary

used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval

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

the daughter of your husband or wife from an earlier relationship

relevant to the subject being discussed

no longer valid because it has expired or was not renewed

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

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

related to cooking or the art of cooking

an angry or dismissive way of telling someone to go away or stop bothering you

to make someone very interested or curious

to end well or be resolved successfully

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

money you receive regularly from investments such as bonds

a loud, rude, or wild person

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

to indicate or suggest something

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

a person whose job is to cut and style hair

one of the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to spread his teachings

to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

helpful and likely to improve something

used to say what you would prefer

deep sadness or pain caused by a breakup, disappointment, or loss

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

a small open pastry with a sweet or savory filling

the act of fastening something with a screw

a thin layer of material on a surface

an expression used to show disapproval

the determination and energy to keep going in a difficult situation

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

something that gives you a strong push or motivation to act

a simple device for fastening a door or gate

far away; at a great distance

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

to laugh quietly

coated or mixed with sugar

a group of wild boars

willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you

to wait until a difficult or unpleasant situation is over

to invent or come up with something in your mind

made from herbs or plants, especially for tea, medicine, or flavoring

a truck used to tow broken-down or illegally parked vehicles

a quarrel that ends a friendship or makes a relationship worse

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

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

a long journey, especially one that takes a lot of time or effort

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

as; in the same way that

the quality of being generous and willing to give or help

past tense and past participle of bed

making a deep, loud sound

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

a small blue or purple berry that you can eat

done in a quiet, secret way

very good; excellent in quality or character

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

a period in the past that was enjoyable or memorable, often remembered with nostalgia

to copy the way someone speaks or acts

a large musical instrument with strings, played with your fingers

a non-alcoholic version of a Bloody Mary cocktail

to collect things and put them together

to some extent; fairly

to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration