Dexter S2E5: English vocabulary

sexually unconventional or involving unusual sexual practices

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

to hold someone or something close in your arms in a loving way

a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

a religious law or rule, especially one of the Ten Commandments

extremely small; too small to see without a microscope

a person whose job is to design and decorate the inside of buildings

the work or cost of keeping something in good condition

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

the round part of the eye

the sides of the face below the eyes

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

a serious disease that affects the brain and nervous system and is usually fatal

locked with a key

the distant past

testimony from a criminal accomplice, often given in exchange for leniency

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

used to express surprise, alarm, or strong feeling

in a very bad, damaged, or disordered state

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

showing courage and determination

to fall forward and land face first

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

a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

past tense and past participle of shoot

to be hard to notice even though it is visible

while someone is doing something wrong, illegal, or secret

to start doing something in a way that may lead to serious or unwanted results

a male donkey

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to move around within a system or area, or make something do this

to annoy someone or interfere with something, often in a playful or irritating way

to make something last longer than necessary

at a very short distance; with little space between things

a system of symbols used to show numbers, quantities, or musical notes

the act of fastening something with a screw

completely wet

used to say that something is not surprising

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

a close friend who often does things with you, especially in a playful or mischievous way

a group of wild boars

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

used to say you have won or beaten someone

for a very long time

a book that tells a story with pictures and words, like a long comic

a paid day off from work for personal reasons

the act of turning your body or face away from someone or something

very angry or annoyed

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

to punish someone by doing harm in return for a wrong done to you or someone else

methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do

a person who sells illegal drugs

a hard, bluish-white metal used in alloys and to coat other metals

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

to hold something in place with bags or other heavy weights

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

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

to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

used to say that the result will not be known until later

deserving praise, help, or respect

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to care about something so much that it gives you energy or purpose

a place where people go to drink and eat

a person who gives information, especially secretly

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time