Bones S1E22: English vocabulary

the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way

funny or unusual in a slightly odd way

the long bone in the upper part of the leg

a stitch used to close a wound or surgical cut

the act of combing hair

moderation and self-control, especially with food or drink

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

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

able to persuade people to do or believe something

to officially cancel a law, decision, license, or agreement

in a way that uses reason and logic

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a clever or sneaky plan meant to get an advantage

a state of uncertainty while you are waiting for a decision or result

unwillingness to accept people or ideas that are different from your own

extremely small; too small to see without a microscope

a person who sees an event or situation but does not get involved

a small axe with a short handle

a soldier in the cavalry or another military unit

the sides of the face below the eyes

a small, tight group or mass of things

testimony from a criminal accomplice, often given in exchange for leniency

the act of avoiding something or escaping from it

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

home; to or at home

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

the process of rotting or breaking down

dead, in a respectful way

in tennis, to win back a game after your opponent has broken your serve

the process of forming scars as a wound heals

a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger

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 join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

to secretly look at a place to plan a crime

to shoot someone and kill them

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to swear using something as a witness or guarantee, especially to show that you are telling the truth

used to show that you find something disgusting or very unpleasant

a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper

to insult or embarrass someone in public

to leave a partner or commitment suddenly and without warning

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a fine powder from flowers that plants use to make seeds

a person who is good at talking to and working with other people

large machines used for construction, mining, or other heavy work

an official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a humorous or informal way of saying death

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

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

a tube that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquid or powder into a small opening

relating to time

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

a person who steals money from a bank

to tell the police or other authorities about someone’s wrongdoing

a company that plans and creates advertisements for clients

a person who is not involved in a situation but is hurt by it

a sweet fried pastry made from batter poured through a funnel

to listen to someone until they finish speaking

to rub or move something hard across a surface to remove dirt, paint, or another layer

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a person who helps two people or groups work or communicate together

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

to make a short, informal visit

to look around a place casually, often while searching for something

to damage something badly by hitting it hard

a substance in coffee, tea, and some other plants that makes you feel more awake

a light ringing sound

the study of past human life and cultures by examining old objects, buildings, and other remains