Bones S12E5: English vocabulary

using or based on metaphor, not literal meaning

the front edge of a step or stair

a short, rough struggle or fight

the state of being a father

to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

rough or unfriendly in manner or speech

to admire someone so much that you think they are almost perfect

broken into small parts or pieces

a device used to adjust a radio, TV, or musical instrument so it is in the right tune or setting

one of the front teeth used for cutting food

to carry or haul something, especially with effort

the act of fastening something with pegs or stakes

attractive because of simple, elegant style

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin

to make a dull, heavy sound

in a way that is based on facts and not personal feelings or opinions

in a way that is obvious and easy to notice

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample

to publish or release something again, often in a new edition

a large piece of something, especially food or meat

to agree with someone or with a statement

to breathe air out of your lungs

to tell a story or describe events in speech or writing

showing disrespect or contempt

so strong or clear that it settles a question or ends doubt

the presence of a large number of harmful insects or animals in a place

a bitter fluid made by the liver that helps digest fat

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

a small, round, compressed piece of material

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to get an advantage

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

having sharp corners or a lot of angles

a person who sends workers, vehicles, or emergency services to where they are needed

the way someone looks or behaves to other people

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

a small but important difference in meaning, feeling, or sound

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

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

a short pause in activity or noise

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

a bill that shows what goods or services were provided and how much is owed

closed and no longer open for business

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

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

to keep several things going at the same time by managing them carefully

spreading or increasing in an uncontrolled way, especially when something is bad

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

a difficult or unpleasant situation

a story, film, or play with exaggerated emotions and behavior

a type of firearm that is designed for rapid firing and military-style use

the process of getting worse

to light something up or make it brighter

crazy or foolish, in a humorous way

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

to spend time with other people in a friendly, relaxed way

the act of pulling something tight

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

relating to bones or a skeleton

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

deserving respect and approval

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks

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

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

involving fraud or deception

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

not strict, careful, or controlled enough

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

waste that comes out of the body through the bowels

to indicate or suggest something