Bones S8E17: English vocabulary

relating to the thigh bone or the upper part of the leg

the process of turning silver in color

the process of becoming wider or larger

a confusing problem or question that is hard to solve

curving or moving in a winding, snake-like way

the front edge of a step or stair

relating to the chest area

the amount by which something is enlarged, especially in a microscope or lens

one of the small bones that make up the spine

calm confidence and self-control, especially in a difficult situation

the bone at the front of the knee

to make a substance or place dirty or unsafe by adding harmful material

the study of how heat and energy work

the larger bone in the lower part of the leg, between the knee and the ankle

to relate to or be connected with something

to suggest an idea or explanation as a starting point

the lower jaw or lower jawbone

so silly or unreasonable that it seems ridiculous

happening only sometimes and not regularly

showing disrespect or contempt

so silly or unreasonable that it is hard to believe

the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

to make a series of short, sharp, snapping sounds

a drink made with espresso, milk, and chocolate

to cut off someone's head, especially as a form of execution

a stitch used to close a wound or surgical cut

a bag with a long strap, often used for school or carrying books

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

not careful enough, especially in a way that causes harm or breaks a duty

increasing very quickly

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

relating to the neck or the cervix

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

the process in which a gas changes into a liquid

relating to an artificial body part

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to reach a conclusion by thinking carefully about the facts

to put someone or something in danger

a leafy green vegetable with curly or flat leaves

closed and no longer open for business

causing trouble or interruption, especially in a class, meeting, or routine

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

an object that is thrown or fired through the air

lacking something important or necessary

to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

playfully naughty or causing small trouble

located at the back or rear of something

to force someone to leave a place, country, or group

to change the structure or style of a room or building

shared by two or more people or things in the same way

happening from time to time, with breaks in between

a unit for measuring electric voltage

moving with quick, light jumps

in a way that follows clear reasoning and makes sense

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

an unusually good memory for details

relating to planets

an informal way to describe a peaceful, pleasant place, especially in the countryside

A very close male friend, especially one you joke with as if he were your brother

showing that something is likely true or real

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

having raised ridges or lines

moving or walking with quick, light steps

weapons, ammunition, and military equipment

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

to make an exact copy of something or repeat an experiment or result

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

the young form of an insect that hatches from an egg and changes into an adult

to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again

a player whose job is to kick the ball in football

one of the seven bones in the neck