Castle S2E16: English vocabulary

to put handcuffs on someone

the practice of not doing or having something, especially alcohol, sex, or food

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

relating to a fetus

relating to sociology or the study of society

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

the state of being controlled by someone else, especially as a slave

making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

to show or suggest that someone is involved in something bad or illegal

the act of combing hair

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

to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

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

sexually unconventional or involving unusual sexual practices

a tall structure used for lifting heavy equipment or drilling for oil

greedy and always wanting more money or possessions

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to stop someone from breathing by covering their nose and mouth

a woman or girl with dark brown hair

to hit someone on the buttocks with an open hand, usually as punishment

an object or idea that someone feels an unusually strong interest in or attraction to

a test or audition to see if someone is suitable for a team, role, or activity

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

causing emotional pain or upset

a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

so interesting or attractive that it holds your attention

to make something more varied or different

a soft, chewy sweet made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream

a clear blue precious stone

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

used to describe a place or thing that is extremely secure and hard to get into

no longer in a competition or being considered for something

the act of pulling something tight

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the act of adding salt to food or water

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

in a way that is useful or fits a plan or situation well

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

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

a poisonous liquid or substance that some animals inject with a bite or sting

the line where two pieces of cloth or other material are sewn together

a person or thing that finds something

the act of moving something on wheels

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

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

to perform very well; to do something impressively

to betray someone who trusts you, often by tricking them

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

a luxury apartment on the top floor of a building

to do something with full effort or confidence

a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

a complete defeat in which one side is forced to run away in disorder

to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture

to give something to someone in authority or for official handling

the liquid in your mouth that helps you chew and swallow food

the process of starting a computer

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

the act of fastening something with a screw

the study of human society and how people behave in groups

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

used to say that something is not surprising

to make a desperate attempt to find a solution when there are no good options

clumsy or awkward with your hands

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a long academic paper written for a doctoral degree

to make something white or lighter using a chemical process

to press or stamp a mark onto a surface