Shameless S1E3: English vocabulary

to delay or slow something down

to eat something in a noisy or casual way

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

either of the two lines of latitude around 23.5° north and south of the equator

to fight or struggle in a rough, confused way

a room where things are kept for later use

the act of lending something to someone

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

a piece of furniture with shelves for books

moving with quick, light jumps

showing no shame or embarrassment, especially in a bold or rude way

an excited, informal way of saying yes

to make friends with someone

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

a casual way of saying someone should go first or take the first turn

to fail badly or make a serious mistake

a curved throwing stick that can return to the person who throws it

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

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

to talk in a casual, lively way

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

to make it possible for something to happen

a small bird in the tit family

to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

in a very skillful or impressive way

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

the act of moving something on wheels

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

to indicate or suggest something

to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to record that you have started work or a shift

a game played on ice in which players slide heavy stones toward a target

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

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a machine with keys that prints letters and numbers on paper

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

ground oats used for making breakfast food

used to say that something is not surprising

used to say that something is not believable

a small thin piece that has broken off from something

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a feeling of perfect happiness and peace

done or happening out of public view, especially secretly

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

a person who lives on an island

making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

an old word for 'you' when speaking to one person

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the tube inside the body that leads from the vulva to the cervix

very angry or annoyed

a person whose whereabouts are unknown

a machine that browns slices of bread by heating them quickly

a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

to use something carefully so it is not wasted

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to successfully defend yourself against an attack, illness, or a strong feeling

to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

the act of bouncing back after hitting a surface

the bar on the front or back of a car that helps protect it in a crash

a friend

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

a friendly way to address a man or boy

a small portable cooker with a flat heated top

as; in the same way that

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a large formal meal for many people, often to celebrate something

not tight or firm; loose

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

the feeling and actions of sadness after someone has died