slewed
past tense and past participle of slew
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Castle S2E16: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 16DramaCrime
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deride
to mock or show contempt for someone or something
spanking
a physical punishment in which someone is hit on the buttocks with an open hand
caraway
the seeds of a plant in the parsley family, used to flavor bread, cakes, and other foods
stiletto
a short dagger with a thin, pointed blade
shackle
a metal loop or fastener used to connect a chain or rope
pillowcase
a cloth cover that goes over a pillow
squirm
to twist and move your body from side to side, especially because you feel nervous or uncomfortable
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
octagonal
having eight sides and eight angles
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
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incriminate
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
peeler
a kitchen tool with a sharp blade for removing the skin from fruit or vegetables
jogger
a person who runs slowly and regularly for exercise
consensual
done with the agreement of everyone involved
locator
a device or system that helps find the location of something
overt
done or shown openly, not hidden
hutch
a low cupboard with shelves, often used for dishes or display
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
corset
a tight piece of underwear worn to shape the waist and body
submissive
willing to obey other people and accept their control
swab
a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample