Dexter S8E8: English vocabulary

a reggae drumming pattern in which the bass drum and snare hit on the same beat

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

to damage someone’s or something’s reputation

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

a person who strongly supports and works for a cause

acting quickly without thinking about the results

used in the phrase double-decker: something with two levels or decks

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

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

the arrest of a suspected criminal by a private person, usually until the police arrive

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

a device or app that helps you find or follow the location of someone or something

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

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

careful and often critical examination of something

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

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

used to say that something is not surprising

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to expect something or think it will happen

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a lively celebration or festival, especially with music, food, and dancing

to make something white or lighter using a chemical process

a person with red hair

to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed

out of favor with someone; not liked by them

to a very bad or unpleasant degree

something that supplies food, water, or other resources

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

to upset or disturb someone badly

to joke or behave playfully

a question asked to make a point, not to get an answer

the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing

to stop bothering or criticizing someone

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

deserving praise, help, or respect

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

a person who is running away or hiding, especially from the police or from danger

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

cut out of a piece of material or paper

a stone marker placed at a grave

as; in the same way that

to find someone or something after searching for them

a mild way of telling someone to calm down or stop arguing

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

a person known for great wisdom

past tense and past participle of bed

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

to some extent; fairly

to put the trash or garbage outside for collection

relating to the structure or basic framework of something

preserved or sold in bottles

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

a false or different name used by someone

a casual way to say goodbye

a person or company that sells goods or services

to suffer or die from lack of food

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

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

to behave in a playful romantic way toward someone

rude and hurtful, especially in a way that hurts someone repeatedly

a doctor who specializes in operations on the brain

used to wish people an enjoyable meal

a sign that shows the name of a street

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

to join in singing a song that someone else is singing or playing