Desperate Housewives S8E18: English vocabulary

to cover food with a thin, shiny layer

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

past tense of ski

a woman who helps the bride at a wedding

a unit used to measure energy, especially the energy in food

a sweet, thick dessert made from milk, eggs, and sugar

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

a close-fitting cover for a knife, sword, or similar object

a small, raised bubble on the skin filled with liquid

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

moving or walking with quick, light steps

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

the end of a period when something is valid or can be used

a woman who is legally entitled to inherit money, property, or a title

to explain something in more detail

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

spending or using more money or resources than is sensible

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

to scatter something in small drops or pieces over a surface

past tense and past participle of shoot

a pale brownish color

a harsh scolding or reprimand

in a way that shows strong love or care

the friendly feeling of being with someone and enjoying their company

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

a circular ring or band

a box or container made of cardboard or plastic, often used for food or drinks

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

the process of starting a computer

a light jacket, often worn with smart clothes or as part of a uniform

a man who is engaged to be married

to make someone feel excited and eager

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

extreme or very intense, often in a loud or energetic way

to bend your body forward and down

used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

a person who is shopping, especially in a store or mall

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

leather that has a shiny, polished surface

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a willingness to consider new ideas or opinions

having strong, well-developed muscles

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

covered with small dots or spots

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

strange or unusual, often in a way that makes you uneasy

deserving praise, help, or respect

a piece of material with one thick end and one thin end, used to hold things in place or force them apart

having many bends or turns

slightly strange or unusual in a way that is interesting or amusing

the act of building a bridge

to write something in full or in a finished form

comfortable, warm, and pleasant in a way that makes you feel relaxed

to affect someone so strongly that they cannot think clearly or deal with things well

as; in the same way that

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

showing love for and support of your country

to drive someone back somewhere, especially home

past tense and past participle of bed

a small explosive device used for celebrations or displays

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

to use something in a practical or effective way

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

to say what you think or ask a question, especially in a group

to tell someone that you are happy about their success or good luck

made at home, not in a store or factory

to some extent; fairly

not working properly because of a defect or mistake

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

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

a woman's shirt-like top, often with buttons or a collar

a sweet fried cake, often shaped like a ring

a flat structure made of wood or other materials that floats on water

an expression of surprise, shock, or concern