Desperate Housewives S4E15: English vocabulary

a young male cow, especially one raised for beef or farm work

a woman who rents out a room, flat, or house to someone

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

to call on someone or something for help or support

used to say that something is true in a strict or exact sense

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

to create or perform something without preparing it first

a strong, stocky dog with a broad head and a flat face

the act of moving something on wheels

a public performance of music or dance, often by a student or solo performer

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to stop talking, especially because someone wants you to be quiet

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to breathe noisily while sleeping

a type of evergreen tree with short needles and a pointed shape

imagined rather than real

to take things out of a bag, box, or other container

the process of becoming smaller or shorter, or of squeezing together

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to smile broadly, often because you are pleased or amused

make something again, especially in a new or different way

the act of leaving someone or something out, or the state of being left out

used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

in a way that is more difficult than necessary

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

used to give a reason or explanation

no longer as strong, active, or effective as before

a group of wild boars

a plant grown for its small edible seeds

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

the duty of a citizen to take part in public life and follow civic responsibilities

the act of putting things into bags or packages

causing worry, sadness, or pain

a small sweet cake, usually baked in a cup-shaped mold

in a blunt or direct way

to listen secretly to a conversation or broadcast

to take action and become more involved or helpful

a person who sells illegal drugs

to come onto the stage in a performance

to make a short, informal visit

to make someone very tired

the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a short trip taken for fun or to do something enjoyable

deserving praise, help, or respect

a piece of material with one thick end and one thin end, used to hold things in place or force them apart

to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

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

a person who is paid to show clothes in fashion shows, photos, or ads

clothes you wear for sleeping

make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

showing strong feelings of love, sadness, or tenderness

past tense and past participle of bed

to join or repair something with thread and a needle

done in a quiet, secret way

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

an illegal drug that can make people feel very excited and energetic for a short time

a period in the past that was enjoyable or memorable, often remembered with nostalgia

to run slowly and steadily, especially for exercise

to hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow

A hot dog coated in cornmeal batter and deep-fried

a period when someone is watched to see if they behave well, especially after a crime or before a job becomes permanent

made at home, not in a store or factory

to some extent; fairly

to talk or write about your feelings or problems in order to feel better

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye