Dexter S3E11: English vocabulary

a very expensive spice made from the dried parts of a crocus flower

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

a short note that explains the meaning of a word or phrase

a small axe with a short handle

the moment when a ship, plane, or storm reaches land

locked with a key

serious thought about your life, beliefs, or choices

Used to tell someone rudely to go away or stop bothering you

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

goodbye

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

willing to do something or likely to agree to it

in a very bad, damaged, or disordered state

a humorous or informal way for a female speaker to say "I" or "me

a large heavy knife used for cutting plants

to talk in a casual, lively way

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 sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

money that is legally held and managed for someone else

a person who secretly gives information to the police about a crime or criminal

about to happen very soon

used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

legal grounds that justify an arrest, search, or similar police action

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

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

to fight or meet an enemy in battle

to annoy or bother someone repeatedly

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to officially choose someone for a job or role

a substance that gives color to paint, ink, or other materials

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

so attractive or appealing that it is hard to resist

a flat metal disc that makes a loud sound when hit

to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

not deep or detailed enough

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

separated from the rest by cutting

a quicker route or method for reaching a goal or getting ahead

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

completely wet

used to say that something is not surprising

to stop arguing or fighting and become friendly again

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

becoming more mature and fully developed

to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a group of wild boars

to get rid of something

a unit of temperature on the Celsius scale

the night when a married couple first sleep together

to make time for someone or something in a busy schedule

the ability to control your anger and stay calm

to understand or notice the real meaning of something, even when it is hidden or not obvious

a skill or area that someone is especially good at

a person who uses illegal drugs regularly

a person who is well known to the public, especially in media or politics

to keep asking someone to do something in an annoying way

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the male sex cell that can fertilize an egg

to delay dealing with something

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

deserving praise, help, or respect

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

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

a friend

a person who gives information, especially secretly