Homeland S3E9: English vocabulary

by land, not by sea or air

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

very bad and deserving strong disapproval

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

an image of water or something else that you seem to see in hot air or in the distance, but that is not really there

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to breathe heavily and noisily, often because you are tired or annoyed

a natural ability for doing something well

in a way that is barely noticeable or easy to hear, see, or feel

reacting quickly to a change or stimulus

happening from time to time, with breaks in between

continuing without stopping or weakening

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

a hidden place where someone leaves something for another person to pick up secretly

to fail badly or make a serious mistake

the life or world believed to exist after death

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

a government official who gathers and handles secret information

to be punished very severely, especially by being hanged

to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose

believing that certain events or objects can bring good or bad luck

to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

a Muslim religious leader who leads prayers in a mosque

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

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

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

military help from aircraft during a battle or attack

in a weak or feeble way

to stop doing or using something all at once, especially an addictive habit

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

cause something to improve a lot

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

an insulting way to say that someone is useless or worthless

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a simple device for fastening a door or gate

a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

far away; at a great distance

a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

for now; until something changes

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

something that is not possible or not acceptable

completely, from one end to the other

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

out of favor with someone; not liked by them

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof

to laugh quietly

a set of equipment or tools used for a particular purpose

to move smoothly through the air or over a surface with little effort

over the side of a boat or ship and into the water

used to say you want something to happen soon

to leave a place quietly so no one notices

protection a country gives to someone who has been persecuted for political reasons

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

a black material used for making roads and roofs

willing or likely to do something; having a tendency to do it

a unit for measuring liquid, equal to half a quart

showing a lack of courage

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

to delay dealing with something

to load things into a vehicle or container before leaving

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

ready, arranged, or working properly

to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

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