Dexter S3E12: English vocabulary

a period of heavy drinking

a grape plant or vine

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

a woman who is engaged to be married

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

in a loving or caring way

an excited, informal way of saying yes

locked with a key

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

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

to damage someone’s or something’s reputation

a metal or plastic guard over a car wheel that helps protect it from mud and damage

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

a statement that gives all the important facts, especially when something might affect your opinion

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

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis

used to say that after considering everything, something is true or most important

to scold someone sharply

to annoy or bother someone repeatedly

to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

to shoot someone and kill them

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

a paper or digital voucher that gives you a discount

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

to make a feeling, memory, or image come to mind

to lead a group, team, or project

a person who is in a place, vehicle, or building at a particular time

used to show that you find something disgusting or very unpleasant

to record that you have started work or a shift

an exchange of ideas, words, or things

to throw or hit something in a high arc

the act of making secret or unknown information known

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to hold on tightly to someone or something

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

the elected group that runs a city

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

extreme cruelty or violent behavior

far away; at a great distance

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

small drops of water that form on cool surfaces, especially at night or in the early morning

a group of wild boars

a reason or explanation that shows something is right or acceptable

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

a short, relaxed walk

say a poem, speech, or passage aloud from memory

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

to stay calm and keep going in a difficult situation

a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court

an important stage or event in a process or development

a person who has sex for money

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

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

a cheerful way to tell someone to start speaking or performing

the crucial point when the result of something becomes clear

to hit something hard while moving

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

to try to persuade someone to do or accept something by using reason

to submit something, such as a request or application

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

deserving praise, help, or respect

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

to think that something is less important, serious, or valuable than it really is

a person who has sex for money

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

a person who gives information, especially secretly

to make secret or new information known