Desperate Housewives S1E19: English vocabulary

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a pleasant train of thoughts that takes your attention away from what is happening

the quality of being morally right and fair

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a short rest or something, especially food or drink, that helps you feel better or more energetic

a fruit with green flesh and a rough skin, often eaten in salads or on toast

a string of beads used for praying the rosary

to feel sorry and guilty about something wrong you have done

small dishes served before the main course

a book of recipes and cooking tips

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

to explain something in more detail

to change something so that it becomes distorted or corrupted

the life or world believed to exist after death

to make it possible for something to happen

money you receive regularly from investments such as bonds

the rules of polite behavior in a social situation

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

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

to move text automatically onto the next line when it reaches the end of a line

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to bully or speak to someone in a harsh, overbearing way

a paper or digital voucher that gives you a discount

to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

used to say that something is completely true, extreme, or impressive

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

a person who kills a police officer

very upset, excited, or out of control; also, extremely funny

very surprising and seeming impossible in a good way

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

to cut grass or crops with a machine or a scythe

the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

used at the end of a sentence to check that someone is following or agrees

the long ridge under a ship or boat that runs along the bottom and helps support it

almost; very nearly

used to say that something is not surprising

used to show annoyance or frustration

behaving in a sneaky or suspicious way, often in a playful or mildly bad way

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a feeling of perfect happiness and peace

far away; at a great distance

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

a rude or angry way of asking why someone is behaving badly or causing trouble

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

giving people hope, confidence, or motivation

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

for a very long time

a state of calm and freedom from worry

a date that two couples go on together

to involve someone in something gradually, often when they do not want to be involved

to say something suddenly and without thinking

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

lasting forever; never ending

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

a person who sells illegal drugs

a medical condition that causes painful, stiff joints

to make a short, informal visit

not showing gratitude

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh

deserving praise, help, or respect

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

to speak or act more quickly

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

to feel deep sadness because someone has died

a stone marker placed at a grave

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

as; in the same way that

relating to travel or activity between states

a king; used in the Latin title of a ruler or in names and titles

to wait and be ready to act when needed

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement