Castle S7E7: English vocabulary

a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

tall, strong, and healthy-looking

the mark stamped on a letter or package by the post office, showing where and when it was mailed

the front edge of a step or stair

the quality of using few words; shortness

to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise

the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

a square piece of cloth worn on the head or around the neck

a person who helps settle disagreements and make peace

a man or boy; a guy

a stray or mixed-breed dog

a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram

to take food, drink, or a substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

a person or thing that raises something

having a saddle on it

a chemical used to kill germs on surfaces

a clear liquid used to give wood a hard, shiny finish

the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way

to understand or explain something in the wrong way

praise that is too much and not sincere, often used to get something

a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to get an advantage

to run faster than someone or something, or to escape by running

a cloth or plastic cover worn around a baby's neck to protect clothes while eating

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a loop of rope or wire that tightens when pulled

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

a doctor who examines body tissue and samples to find the cause of disease or death

done without planning or rehearsal

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

making quick, sharp movements

to make something explode

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

helpful and willing to make things easier for other people

a ball bowled very close to the batsman's feet

a polite old-fashioned way of saying thank you

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

to burn something until it turns black

a small group of people brought together for a job or task

locked with a key

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

to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

to have clear proof that someone is guilty or responsible

used to show surprise, anger, or emphasis in a question

to complain in a high, annoying voice

a humorous slang word for alcoholic drink

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a young man who is very fashionable and widely talked about

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

food; a meal or something to eat

a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service

to make someone or something more likely to act or happen

the life or world believed to exist after death

to travel across or through a place

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

to say something that makes someone feel worse about a mistake, failure, or bad luck

a person or thing that has the same name as another

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

a formal suit jacket worn by men for very dressy occasions

showing a strong wish to kill or harm someone

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

in a calm, patient way, without getting upset or impatient

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

to indicate or suggest something

to feed someone or an animal so they become healthier and gain weight

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

to fight or meet an enemy in battle

a payment given to someone for helping connect two people in a business deal

past tense and past participle of shoot

used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English

to lead a group, team, or project

a bar, especially in an old-fashioned western setting

to record that you have started work or a shift