Desperate Housewives S2E16: English vocabulary

a bush with sweet-smelling purple, pink, or white flowers

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

required or allowed by law

moving or walking with quick, light steps

A strong sexual desire for someone

to talk in a casual, lively way

to fall forward and land face first

to continue to exist or be remembered

money that is legally held and managed for someone else

the use of enslaved people as workers

strange and a little unsettling, especially in a way that seems almost supernatural

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

the act of being dismissed from a job

the act of moving something on wheels

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that something is completely certain

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

the arrival or beginning of something important

to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

a letter saying that someone is reliable and suitable for a job or other purpose

to make something clear or settled

a flash of lightning with a loud crash of thunder

to expect something or think it will happen

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person you feel a very deep, natural connection with, often as a romantic partner

used when you change your mind after thinking again

a problem caused by drinking too much alcohol

to laugh quietly

coated or mixed with sugar

a wild animal with short legs, thick fur, and black-and-white markings

equipped with wheels

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

the local office that handles police work in a town or city

the woman who gave birth to someone, especially when she is not the person's adoptive mother

a hospital room where surgery is performed

to joke or behave playfully

a court that deals with divorce, child custody, and other family matters

a small task you have to do regularly, especially around the house

a strong alcoholic drink made from agave, originally from Mexico

to look through pages quickly without reading carefully

a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act

to notice or understand something, especially by using your senses

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

covered with small dots or spots

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

ready, arranged, or working properly

deserving praise, help, or respect

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

very much; to an extreme degree

to make a group of people separate and go away

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

it is likely that something will happen or be true

to throw something with a lot of force

a feeling of doubt or hesitation after you have made a decision

used to encourage someone to do something or try something

a person whose job is to install and repair pipes, sinks, toilets, and other water systems

to some extent; fairly

to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

preserved or sold in bottles

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

a casual way to say goodbye

a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a rolled bundle of tobacco for smoking

to stay in a place for a while and not leave

used to praise someone for doing something well

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

a woman whose main job is taking care of her home and family