Bones S3E9: English vocabulary

tall, strong, and healthy-looking

a covered opening in a street or sidewalk that lets people reach underground pipes or cables

to clean something with a chemical that kills germs

a small wild animal related to the weasel, especially in its white winter coat

relating to marriage or to a married couple

the front edge of a step or stair

a blank space at the start of a line of text

a short, rough struggle or fight

a number or numeral

to look at something with your eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to see better

a small group of ships or boats sailing together

money that one ex-spouse pays to the other after a divorce

relating to myths or to the world of myths

a way of thinking that expects people to act mainly out of selfish motives

the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

the soft, legless larva of a fly

singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house

to hang or place something loosely over something else

surrounded by land and not connected to the sea

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

to swell or make something swell with gas or air

having the innocent, trusting, or curious qualities of a child

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample

the process of covering something with a thin layer of metal

showing disrespect or contempt

a person who steals from people's pockets or bags in public places

the lower part of the leg, especially between the knee and the ankle

showing too much emotion in a way that seems exaggerated or fake

short for a temporary worker

to say that two things are the same or very similar

thick, wet mud or dirty liquid with solid material in it

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

not clear or sharp; covered with mist or haze

either of the two rounded parts at the back of the body below the waist

a plant that grows on trees and has white berries, often used as a Christmas decoration

to express something in a particular way

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

small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away

the daughter of your husband or wife from an earlier relationship

making a long, sharp s sound

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

a metal frame for holding burning fuel in a fireplace or stove

practical and realistic, rather than based on theory or ideals

a vehicle, usually pulled by horses, used for traveling over snow

predictable and not funny, especially because it is too obvious

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

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

happening in a fixed order, one thing after another

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

a small piece of food, especially something sweet

an opening or gap, especially in a machine or camera

gloomy, dull, and unpleasant

to change the structure or style of a room or building

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

relating to dogs or similar animals

a boat powered by steam

a sweet cake or cookie flavored with ginger and spices

the act of moving along without using power

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

lasting for only a short time

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

to make someone very interested or curious

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the life or world believed to exist after death

a microscope that uses electrons instead of light to see very tiny objects

relating to bacteria or caused by bacteria

to settle a dispute by fighting or competing until one side wins

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

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

a typical example or model of something

a setback or decline

to think of someone or something in a particular way

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion