Castle S3E21: English vocabulary

to make a dull, heavy sound

a flat sea animal with a long tail that can sting

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to put handcuffs on someone

a small sudden amount of snow, rain, wind, or activity

to give someone a lot of comfort, attention, and treats

short for a temporary worker

the customers or clients of a business or professional service

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

a small glass container for holding a liquid, especially medicine

a member of a Slavic people

making a long, sharp s sound

a written statement that you swear is true, used as evidence in court

a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

to make a short, high-pitched sound

to make a train or tram leave its tracks

a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

present but not yet obvious, active, or fully developed

closed and no longer open for business

the act of lending something to someone

not willing to tell people things or share personal information

having spikes or sharp points

a chemical compound containing chlorine

difficult to find, catch, understand, or remember

the sides of the face below the eyes

the beginning of something

a silver fish that is often eaten and can be salted or pickled

the act of moving along without using power

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

moving with quick, light jumps

not neat or organized; messy

locked with a key

to be honest and authentic, especially in a cool or direct way

a hidden store of things kept for later use

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a central open area surrounded by buildings, especially on a college campus

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

to defeat someone or something by using greater strength or power

a large fire in the wild that spreads quickly and is hard to control

A strong sexual desire for someone

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

the crime of stealing something that is worth a lot of money

a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs

the quality of being real, true, or genuine

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

a person who is paid to kill someone

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

to indicate or suggest something

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

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

to be the leading expert on a subject

a large brown insect that often lives in warm, damp places and is hard to get rid of

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

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

a device that makes a buzzing sound, often to signal something

to do something with full effort or confidence

the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

in a strange or unusual way

to record that you have started work or a shift

cause something to improve a lot

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

to expect or allow for something, especially something unpleasant

to describe the main qualities of someone or something

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

a light mist or smoky cloud that makes it hard to see clearly

the act of remembering something

to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

a person whose job is cleaning and taking care of a building

to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure

a chemical element used in bleach, swimming pools, and water treatment

completely wet

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

a man from Ireland