Desperate Housewives S3E13: English vocabulary

a type of soft leather with a velvety surface

feeling as if you might vomit

to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

a light, peaceful sleep

showing no shame or embarrassment, especially in a bold or rude way

to throw something with a quick, forceful motion

a final demand that someone must accept or face serious consequences

used to say that something is much more serious, surprising, or extreme than it first seemed

to complain in a high, annoying voice

left after most of something has gone or been used

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

sex between a married person and someone who is not their spouse

sexually excited

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

a small North American animal with black and white fur that can spray a very bad smell when threatened

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the news or gossip that people are saying about something

the style or fashion that is popular at a particular time

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a mixture of different things

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

to shock or surprise someone very much

in a weak or feeble way

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

to spend time with someone socially; to associate with them

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

completely unconscious

what is bothering or upsetting someone

becoming more mature and fully developed

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

What is bothering or upsetting you?

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

to laugh quietly

to repair something, especially by hand

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen next

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

a social event where people drink cocktails and talk

a person who secretly admires someone, often with romantic feelings

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a public show or procession with elaborate costumes and scenery

suspicious or not quite right

a large bird that eats dead animals

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

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

to make someone feel disgusted

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

a person who has agreed to give an organ after death for transplantation

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

the sloping side of a hill

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

a robbery in which the thief has a weapon or threatens to use one

a person who admires someone or something

deserving praise, help, or respect

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

a business directory that lists companies and services by category

as; in the same way that

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

time away from work because you are ill

showing love for and support of your country

past tense and past participle of bed

in a way that is not clear or exact

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

done in a quiet, secret way

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

the act of speaking very quietly, or the soft sound of someone speaking quietly

to some extent; fairly

to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

preserved or sold in bottles

the act of blaming or criticizing someone