Homeland S2E7: English vocabulary

the long bone in the upper part of the leg

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

very bad and deserving strong disapproval

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a prison for people who have committed serious crimes

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

to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

goods that are brought into or taken out of a country illegally

a short note that explains the meaning of a word or phrase

continuing without stopping or weakening

used to taunt someone after they lose or fail

the work of making or altering clothes so they fit well

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

to a very great degree; extremely

to hit something quickly with your hand

moving or walking with quick, light steps

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

a player who hits the ball in baseball or softball

in a very bad, damaged, or disordered state

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

among ordinary people, especially in public life

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

a rude way of saying that something unfortunate has happened and cannot be changed

to be punished very severely, especially by being hanged

past tense and past participle of shoot

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

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

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

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to give someone the power or confidence to do something

a building where Jewish people go to pray and study their religion

the act of fastening something with a screw

to speak to someone in a way that ignores their replies or feelings

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

a series of short, sharp sounds

to do something correctly or in the right way

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

Used to show strong agreement or approval

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

used to describe someone who is used to something

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

a person or team that has a good chance of winning something

for a very long time

used to say that something should have happened earlier

to wait until a difficult or unpleasant situation is over

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

very important and needing immediate attention

an important or powerful person, especially one who likes to show it

a student who is studying for a graduate degree

showing a lack of courage

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

to signal someone to come inside with a wave

to laugh together with someone in a friendly way

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

to stop bothering or criticizing someone

an area of land where grapes are grown, especially for making wine

land covered with grass for animals to graze on

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

having many bends or turns

a set of straps used to hold and control an animal, or to attach it to a cart or other vehicle

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall