Desperate Housewives S3E19: English vocabulary

a small dish served before the main meal

a person who is believed to be able to predict the future

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

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

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

unable to protect yourself or stop others from harming you

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

boring, ordinary, and not interesting

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

locked with a key

to become unfrozen and turn into liquid

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

Used in some nonstandard varieties of English to show that an action happened and is finished

having raised ridges or lines

an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

a very poor, crowded area of a city where people live in bad conditions

to talk in a casual, lively way

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

a bet on the result of something

walk heavily or noisily

to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

free from germs or other living microorganisms

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

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

a large brown insect that often lives in warm, damp places and is hard to get rid of

to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

a sweet, smooth mixture used to cover cakes and cookies

a small stick of colored wax used for drawing or coloring

meat from a young cow, used as food

to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

very beautiful, delicate, or finely made

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

done secretly or kept private

a CT scan

unable to act, influence events, or change a situation

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

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

a meeting that has been arranged for a particular time and place

to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

coated or mixed with sugar

sharp, cold, or harsh in a way that feels like it bites

for a very long time

to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing

the special importance something has because it reminds you of a person, place, or memory

to avoid speaking directly about a difficult or sensitive topic

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

to hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them

a person who is represented by an elected official

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

to start arguing or fighting with someone

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

to find or meet something by chance

a machine that browns slices of bread by heating them quickly

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

a sudden feeling of energy or excitement after eating a lot of sugar

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

a small battery-powered light you can carry in your hand

deserving praise, help, or respect

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

to visit someone briefly and informally

the act of controlling yourself and not reacting too strongly

an insulting word for a stupid person

to stop something bad from happening

a person who has sex for money

having a lot of space; roomy

as; in the same way that