Bones S9E2: English vocabulary

to change up and down irregularly

the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

to put something firmly inside or into something else

the real situation, not what was expected or imagined

a change in the shape of something caused by force, heat, or pressure

to make a dull, heavy sound

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

to breathe air out of your lungs

showing disrespect or contempt

a thick glove with a long cuff that protects the wrist and lower arm

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

not made from living things; not organic

to add a small decoration to food or a drink

a person in some traditional cultures who is believed to heal people and communicate with spirits

the long bone in the upper part of the leg

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

to treat someone as if you are better or more important than them

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

great skill and creativity in art, music, writing, or performance

the act of visiting someone, especially in a hospital or prison

making a long, sharp s sound

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

a person who attacks someone physically

to become deeply involved in something

speech or writing that uses irony to mock or show contempt

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

having a sour taste or the chemical properties of an acid

a cloth or band tied over someone's eyes so they cannot see

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

slightly white in color

the large group of bones at the bottom of the spine, between the hips

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

to make someone feel calmer, less upset, or less in pain

to give someone information, knowledge, or a quality

to push or drive something forward or in a particular direction

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

the activity of traveling in a canoe using paddles

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

to live or exist together, especially peacefully

located at the back or rear of something

a rude word for an old person, especially one who seems old-fashioned

used for introducing something or for beginners

the sides of the face below the eyes

easily upset or offended

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

a weight that swings back and forth from a fixed point

locked with a key

at the moment something or someone is seen; immediately when seen

a game played on a table with cues and balls, often with pockets

used to say that something is much more serious, surprising, or extreme than it first seemed

making you feel calm and relaxed

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a person who studies human societies, cultures, and how they change over time

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

relating to bones or a skeleton

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

describing a situation in which the winner gets everything or most of the reward

an apprentice jockey

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

the process of rotting or breaking down

involving fraud or deception

the crime of stealing something that is worth a lot of money

a person who speaks in court about someone's good character or reputation

an old-fashioned way of referring to a man, especially one of lower social rank

the degree to which something is serious, severe, or intense

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

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

waste that comes out of the body through the bowels

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation