Dexter S7E9: English vocabulary

to express something in a particular way

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

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

a container with a lid, used for storing dry goods or other materials

made invalid or no longer legally effective

not causing pain

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

covered with oil or grease

to be in a very uncertain or risky situation

making you feel calm and relaxed

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

in a way that shows good judgment

to stop a fire or flame from burning

to talk in a casual, lively way

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

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

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to lead a group, team, or project

used to say that something is true in no way or not at all

the act of liquid dripping in drops

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to persuade or influence someone to do something

the end of a nerve fiber that receives or sends signals

a small thin piece that has broken off from something

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

extreme cruelty or violent behavior

far away; at a great distance

the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property

an obscene gesture made by raising the middle finger

someone or something that is especially harmful or troublesome for you

a group of wild boars

a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

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

to search for someone or something and catch or find them

a rifle designed for accurate long-range shooting

a place where people practice shooting at targets

to read or examine something carefully and in detail

not afraid; brave and willing to take risks

toward or to the side

a student who is studying for a graduate degree

to add something casually, especially a comment or extra detail

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a sudden hard pull or jerk

having many bends or turns

as; in the same way that

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

a building or place on a college campus where students can meet, eat, and take part in activities

past tense and past participle of bed

a close emotional or physical relationship between people

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

a period in the past that was enjoyable or memorable, often remembered with nostalgia

not connected to anything else; separate

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

a ghost or a figure that seems real but is not

very impressive, beautiful, or excellent

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

to some extent; fairly

very cruel or violent

to attract or tempt someone or something, often by offering something appealing

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a person who carries out an investigation, especially for the police or another organization

the feeling of close friendship and loyalty between men or members of a group

the ability to keep going for a long time, especially when something is hard or tiring

used for emphasis to mean complete or extreme

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

to change into different clothes

a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound