Bones S9E6: English vocabulary

in a very skilled or effective way

the handle of a sword or similar weapon

to dig in the ground to find something buried, especially old objects or remains

a mild or indirect word or phrase used instead of a harsher one

a person who strongly supports traditional values and customs

the place something comes from, or its earliest known history

not clearly known, fixed, or defined

broken into small parts or pieces

the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

showing great skill and polish; excellent

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a tree that produces hard wood and edible nuts

to breathe air out of your lungs

to make a loud, harsh cry, especially a donkey

covered with a protective outer layer

the act of combing hair

moderation and self-control, especially with food or drink

worth collecting because people want it or will pay a lot for it

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

relating to rhetoric, or the skill of speaking or writing effectively

full of joy; very happy and cheerful

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

a long, pointed tooth that sticks out of the mouth of some animals, such as elephants or walruses

to know or guess that something will happen before it happens

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

illegal or not allowed by law, rules, or custom

people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

to make people or a place more civilized and polite

not sensible; likely to cause problems or harm

to change the structure or style of a room or building

the marks used in writing, such as commas, periods, and question marks

to involve something as a necessary part or result

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

a folder with rings or clips for holding loose papers

locked with a key

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to make something move in a different direction

to hit something quickly with your hand

a person who writes a biography

having raised ridges or lines

a person who studies human societies, cultures, and how they change over time

using statistics or based on statistical data

an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

acting quickly without thinking about the results

A strong sexual desire for someone

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

able to be trusted to do what is needed or expected

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

to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

to say something that makes someone feel worse about a mistake, failure, or bad luck

a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby

make someone annoyed, impatient, or angry

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

very interested in something and enthusiastic about it

the act of being dismissed from a job

a formal suit jacket worn by men for very dressy occasions

believing that certain events or objects can bring good or bad luck

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

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight

the process of dealing with stress, problems, or difficult feelings

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

to want something very much

a woodwind instrument with a single reed and keys

burning very brightly and strongly

to shake slightly and uncontrollably, often because you are nervous, cold, or weak

the leaves of trees and plants, especially when seen as a mass

a small, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal that has broken off something larger

the act of fastening something with a screw

to reach a decision or agreement

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

not based on clear thought or good judgment