Desperate Housewives S6E23: English vocabulary

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

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

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to transfer property or rights to someone else by signing a document

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

the process of becoming smaller or shorter, or of squeezing together

used to angrily tell someone to stop bothering you and go away

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

to make something white or lighter using a chemical process

far away; at a great distance

a cocktail made with whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a twist or slice of orange

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

a group of wild boars

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

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

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

to leave with something that does not belong to you, usually by stealing it

a hospital room or section for women who are giving birth and for newborn babies

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

the area next to a bed

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

a medical condition that causes painful, stiff joints

a large bird that eats dead animals

to leave a place suddenly because you are very angry

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 collection of miscellaneous information about a particular subject, person, place, or thing.

to leave quickly, often in a hurry or without saying much

to avoid getting involved in something

as; in the same way that

the state of being pregnant or having a baby

a common medicine used to reduce pain, fever, and swelling

past tense and past participle of bed

done in a quiet, secret way

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

extremely large

to feel angry or upset about something unfair

to become late in the day or evening

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a woman whose main job is taking care of her home and family

hair that grows on the upper lip

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

a large amount of something

causing a very heavy defeat or loss

a bunch of flowers arranged together

a contest in which people take turns spelling words correctly

a fence made of upright wooden slats with gaps between them

the sale and issuing of tickets

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

trained to react in a particular way

an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

meant to be kept secret or shared only with a few people

showing that you approve of someone or something

made or shaped in a particular way

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

have trouble breathing because something blocks the throat or airway

the crime of demanding money or favors by threatening to reveal damaging information

trapped or in a difficult position with little chance of escape

an informal, friendly greeting

something that is not important or impressive

to jump upward or onto something

joined firmly to something else by glue, heat, or pressure

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation