Bones S12E11: English vocabulary

an official who keeps order in a court and may escort people or serve legal papers

information that you heard from other people, not from direct knowledge or proof

a stitch used to close a wound or surgical cut

moderation and self-control, especially with food or drink

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

to officially cancel a law, order, or agreement

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a metal frame for holding burning fuel in a fireplace or stove

to stop a meeting, trial, or game for a time, with plans to continue later

speech or writing that uses irony to mock or show contempt

a strong cotton fabric, usually blue, used for jeans and other clothes

fuss, unnecessary activity, or trouble

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a woman who helps the bride at a wedding

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

to fill something up again

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

sudden and often unexpected, especially in a way that feels unfriendly or unpleasant

to throw something with a quick, forceful motion

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

to hit something quickly with your hand

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to end well or be resolved successfully

an apprentice jockey

the act of sealing a hole or gap

a sign that something good or bad is going to happen

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

a formal suit jacket worn by men for very dressy occasions

full of smoke

a setback or decline

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that something will happen or be said now, after a short introduction

used to say that something will happen or be said now, after a short introduction

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

something that is very easy to do or achieve

the act of following or marking the path or position of something

to exaggerate something when speaking

a strong desire for something, especially food or a drug

a belief that something bad will happen or that certain actions or events can bring good or bad luck

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a black powder used as an explosive, especially in old guns and fireworks

used to say that something is not believable

a drink too many, especially one that makes you drunk

a polite way of saying that you have to leave because you must deal with something else

a small thin piece that has broken off from something

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a prank where someone puts a wet finger in another person's ear

a person with red hair

an unborn baby in the later stages of development

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

not finished or completed

used to say you have won or beaten someone

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

to spend time with a particular group of people, especially a group you belong to

to leave a place quietly so no one notices

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a public event where people ride horses and show skills like roping animals

a special feeling or atmosphere around a person, place, or thing

a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way

not easily convinced; doubtful

slightly ill; not feeling well

to steal something from someone

very upset, angry, or excited

to use your authority to cancel or ignore a decision

to delay dealing with something

busy and not available

extremely important or necessary

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to support and keep something going, especially a belief, rule, or principle

to be found to be true, real, or the case

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

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

not done, paid, or arrived by the expected time