Desperate Housewives S8E16: English vocabulary

to think of someone or something in a particular way

so absorbed in something that you do not notice other things

imagined rather than real

to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

very unpleasant-smelling

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a person, group, or animal that enters a place by force or without permission

separated from the rest by cutting

a woman who enjoys parties and an active social life

a temporary or simple solution to a problem

Used to tell someone that they can do what they want, especially when you think it is a bad idea

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to make someone feel excited and eager

showing no kindness or sympathy

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

informal speech or ideas that seem silly, unrealistic, or not worth taking seriously

to attack someone and hit them hard

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to focus your attention on something or decide to pursue it

protection or security given by the police

to chat with someone in a relaxed, friendly way

to search for something by moving your hands around when you cannot see clearly

a very tall building with many floors

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

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

very upset, angry, or excited

to show anger or frustration by treating someone badly, even though they did not cause the problem

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

to become very upset, frightened, or excited

behaving in a secretive or dishonest way

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a wave with a foamy white crest, made by strong wind

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

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

a sudden hard pull or jerk

deserving praise, help, or respect

to care about something so much that it gives you energy or purpose

having a rough, uneven, or rocky surface

very much; to an extreme degree

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

as; in the same way that

relating to travel or activity between states

marked or decorated with letters or writing

past tense and past participle of bed

make something false or copied in order to trick people

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

a dried grape

the act of speaking very quietly, or the soft sound of someone speaking quietly

to some extent; fairly

preserved or sold in bottles

to make money from a business or activity

attractive and fashionable

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

to stay in a place for a while and not leave

used to introduce a question or comment that you are making out of curiosity

a type of cat litter

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

a small, crunchy snack made from puffed corn and cheese flavoring

to trip or lose your balance for a moment

to breathe out in short bursts, often with effort

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

to begin living in a new home

a car built for speed and sporty handling

a police car used for patrols

a light on a vehicle that flashes to show which way it is going to turn

a treatment in which someone rubs and presses your body to help you relax or feel better

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

a bed used in a hospital

a person whose job is to help people with personal, school, or emotional problems

unable to pay your debts and officially declared so by law

showing care and attention for other people

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

an attractive appearance, especially attractive facial features

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