Dexter S2E2: English vocabulary

to breathe air out of your lungs

talking a lot

the act of cutting open a body or plant to study its parts

covered with a protective outer layer

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

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

a group of people who travel with or support an important person

a lack of consistency or agreement

making quick, sharp movements

a large North American brown bear with a hump on its shoulders

to have or show a bad opinion of something

the act of moving along without using power

to form a clear picture of something in your mind

the act of gathering a crop from the fields

to act dishonestly or unfairly, especially by ignoring rules or promises

to hit something quickly with your hand

used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or are completely serious

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

willing to do something or likely to agree to it

in a very bad, damaged, or disordered state

to call on someone or something for help or support

a large heavy knife used for cutting plants

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

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

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

a good or service that everyone can use and that one person's use does not reduce for others

used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point

a person who has killed many people in one incident

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the act of fastening something with a screw

an FBI or other government detective

the main stem of a plant

used after a number to show that there are more of the same kind than the number mentioned

a polite way of saying that you have to leave because you must deal with something else

at any time, including during the night

to get along well with other people and cooperate easily

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a state of severe mental illness

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

unfinished things that still need attention

nervous and unable to relax

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

to get rid of something

willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you

moving by making small jumps on one foot

the quality of staying the same or happening in the same way over time

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

to say what you think openly, especially when it is difficult or risky

a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

the period when a member of the armed forces is serving full-time

a crime that is never solved or traced to the person who committed it

relating to the North Atlantic Ocean or the countries and waters around it

a difficult situation that is likely to lead to more problems

wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items

a container that holds ammunition or an explosive charge

used to show approval or encouragement

a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act

to submit something, such as a request or application

based on an imagined situation rather than a real one

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

deserving praise, help, or respect

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

to act because of information, advice, or a rule

to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

a friend

a friendly way to address a man or boy

to write something in full or in a finished form

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while