Desperate Housewives S1E14: English vocabulary

a small sudden amount of snow, rain, wind, or activity

causing a lot of pain or suffering

a sharp point or projection, especially on a tool or piece of metal

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

to make someone feel extreme fear

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

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

a person who sells flowers and makes flower arrangements

to hit someone on the buttocks with an open hand, usually as punishment

making someone feel less hopeful or confident

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to make people or a place more civilized and polite

a phrase, idea, or remark that has been used so often it is no longer original

the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner

to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

small and attractively delicate, especially used about a woman

causing very deep sadness or pain

having sharp points that can hurt or catch on things

a person who is very skilled at something

the small round part on a person's chest that milk comes from in women and some female animals

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

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

spending or using more money or resources than is sensible

a famous female singer, especially in opera or pop music

past tense and past participle of shoot

the use of force or power to stop people from speaking or acting freely

a short text that explains a picture or photo

the process of cutting a design or words into a hard surface

imagined rather than real

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

a public building or center for cultural and community events, especially in former socialist countries

hard and dry, so it breaks or crumbles easily

behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

a small house or structure for children to play in

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

to stay in a place secretly, especially to avoid being found or arrested

an instruction to your bank to pay a fixed amount of money regularly to another account

a serious illness that slowly damages the brain and causes problems with memory and thinking

likely to happen soon or attract attention

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

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

your; belonging to you

a machine that washes dishes automatically

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

the act of controlling or having power over people or things

to create or produce something using a particular material or method

to wait until a difficult or unpleasant situation is over

insincere talk that pretends to be moral, religious, or serious

a long, angry argument or conflict

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

the process of becoming friendly again after an argument or disagreement

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

a device used to hold two things tightly together

having many bends or turns

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

a quick, informal check or inspection

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

as; in the same way that

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

marked or decorated with letters or writing

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

to wind something long and flexible into a series of loops

a covered porch at the front of a house

to throw something with a lot of force

past tense and past participle of bed

to bring shame or dishonor on someone or something

to care about someone or something very much and value them deeply

a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers

very pleasant or delightful

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

to some extent; fairly