Desperate Housewives S8E14: English vocabulary

the sides of the face below the eyes

very bad, unpleasant, or shocking

an angry or dismissive way of telling someone to go away or stop bothering you

connected with adoption; having been adopted

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a book of recipes and cooking tips

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

very unhappy, unlucky, or in a bad state

to force someone to leave a home or property, usually by legal action

to continue to exist or be remembered

a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

the business or practice of managing forests and growing trees for wood

to force an enemy or crowd to move back

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

the act of people or things joining together as one

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

to fight or meet an enemy in battle

past tense and past participle of shoot

to help someone or something develop and grow

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to trace over a sketch or outline with a darker, more permanent line

to record that you have started work or a shift

to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

to treat someone like a child, especially by being too protective

an organ that stores urine before it leaves the body

not kind; showing a lack of care or sympathy

producing fruit

a mental image of a peaceful place that helps you relax or feel better

a pleasant change from your usual surroundings or routine

when a difficult or emotional situation has calmed down

the luxuries, comforts, or pleasures that are considered especially nice or high-quality

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

becoming more mature and fully developed

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

something that is not possible or not acceptable

an informal way to say that you do not believe what someone has said

a person who has legally adopted a child

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

sharp, cold, or harsh in a way that feels like it bites

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

to upset or disturb someone badly

a bank account you can use for everyday payments and withdrawals

a person who served in a war

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

to keep asking someone to do something in an annoying way

to deal with a problem or task in a determined way

the process of becoming friendly again after an argument or disagreement

a cheerful way to tell someone to start speaking or performing

a violent criminal or troublemaker

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

a plant with small purple flowers that smells sweet

a small, simple, roughly built house or shelter

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

the bottom part of a tree left in the ground after the tree is cut down

comfortable, warm, and pleasant in a way that makes you feel relaxed

as; in the same way that

a person from the northern US, especially New England

something that causes trouble, delay, or extra work

to fill someone with wonder or great surprise

make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a feeling of doubt or hesitation after you have made a decision

to try to persuade someone to love you, especially in order to marry them

to count slowly to three, often to calm yourself before acting

to look quickly, especially secretly or from a hidden place

to some extent; fairly