Dexter S1E12: English vocabulary

a drink made with espresso, milk, and chocolate

to express something in a particular way

a pile of hay

having no name; not identified by name

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

a tropical tree or shrub that grows in salty coastal water

to delay or slow something down

to bark in a sharp, high-pitched way

relating to an artificial body part

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

a small cut made with scissors or shears

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to give someone a different job, role, or place to work

the dead body of an animal

a drug that makes someone calm or sleepy

a feeling that you or the room is spinning, often making you unsteady

the act of moving along without using power

an angry or dismissive way of telling someone to go away or stop bothering you

moving with quick, light jumps

depending on the situation or circumstances

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

a lack of the skill or ability needed to do something well

a person who takes revenge for a wrong

the act of sealing a hole or gap

a strong feeling of shame or disapproval that people have about someone or something

used to tell someone very rudely to go away

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis

to show strong contempt for someone or something

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

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

in a place where you are hidden and unlikely to be found

a casual greeting meaning “what’s up?

relating to the front part of something

a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

in a way that shows strong love or care

to record that you have started work or a shift

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

to annoy someone or interfere with something, often in a playful or irritating way

the act of fastening something with a screw

an official court order that allows police to search a place

to make something quickly and carelessly

a mental image of a peaceful place that helps you relax or feel better

the rounded part of something, especially one of the sections of a brain or the lower part of the ear

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a state of severe mental illness

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

used to show surprise that something unlikely has happened

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

special respect or honor shown publicly

Used to show strong agreement or approval

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

a picture or animation that appears on a computer screen when it is idle

an official instruction or order

in a blunt or direct way

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

in a way that is hard to explain or understand

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

to make something wider or more general

a person who has sex for money

to delay dealing with something

used to show approval or encouragement

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

to wait until the next day before deciding something

to phone several people one after another

to take care of someone, especially by watching over them

to phone several people one after another, usually to arrange something

in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

ready, arranged, or working properly

completely, with nothing left unpaid or unfinished

deserving praise, help, or respect