Castle S5E11: English vocabulary

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the process of drawing or outlining with ink

to put handcuffs on someone

to take and keep something, especially a vehicle, because someone has broken a law or rule

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

the legal responsibility of caring for someone, especially a child

a small knot or loop in thread, cord, or rope

a person or company that provides food and drink for an event

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

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

a person who handles publicity and media relations for someone or something

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a bill that shows what goods or services were provided and how much is owed

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

looking old, worn, and a little dirty or untidy

locked with a key

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a place where young offenders are kept

very drunk

not necessary; able to be avoided

very stylish and elegant

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action

used in the phrase double-decker: something with two levels or decks

respect or credibility someone has in a cool or fashionable group

a person who avoids doing something, especially by making excuses

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

able to be trusted to do what is needed or expected

the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

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

the substances that something is made of and the amounts of each one

to become more actively involved and confident in a situation

to look at something with attention or wonder

to be greater in number than someone or something

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

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

to record a debt or asset as a loss and remove it from the accounts

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

after something has already happened or been decided

to be chosen, often by chance, to do an unpleasant task

a luxury apartment on the top floor of a building

to bend, sink, or hang downward under weight or pressure

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to do something with full effort or confidence

a large arrival of people or things at the same time

so absorbed in something that you do not notice other things

to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

imagined rather than real

a set of beliefs or principles that guide a person or group

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

the crime of stealing something worth more than the legal limit for petty theft

to discuss ideas informally and freely

to join someone in putting money into a plan, purchase, or business

to enter a place suddenly and forcefully

deep sadness or pain caused by a breakup, disappointment, or loss

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

used to say that something is not surprising

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a measure of length, equal to about 33 inches (84 centimeters).

to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

to seem reasonable or consistent

the process of making a surface or material smooth

unfinished things that still need attention

used to give a reason or explanation

coated or mixed with sugar

used to say you have won or beaten someone

a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

a short film or video made to promote a song

the highest level of professional sport

the crime of trying to stop a police officer from arresting someone

a person at a school who helps students with academic, career, or personal problems

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the area just outside a door, especially the step or small space in front of a house