Dexter S1E3: English vocabulary

to make small changes to something in an informal, experimental way

the idea that your actions affect what happens to you later

a measure of length, equal to about 33 inches (84 centimeters).

a Christmas song, especially a traditional one

a unit of money used in Brunei, equal to 100 cents

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

a collection of miscellaneous information about a particular subject, person, place, or thing.

wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

mother; used especially in some British English dialects

the perfect place or state of happiness and peace

a strong alcoholic drink made from wine or fruit

the standard score for a hole in golf

a member of an Indigenous people from Mexico and Central America

a short, loud sound, often used to show sudden impact or excitement

a person or organization that gives money or support to an artist, charity, or similar cause

a female chicken

a male sheep

a grandmother

showing courage and a willingness to take risks

a unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

the day or evening before a special event

used with another negative word to make a sentence negative

to stop something suddenly, or to stop moving suddenly

a soft, silvery metal used in alloys and coatings

a light brown color, or skin that has become light brown from the sun

grass that has been cut and dried, used as food for animals

a type of music with a strong beat and rhyming lyrics

fashionable, expensive, and associated with rich people

a boy or young man, especially in informal British English

a small insect or similar crawling creature

used to say hello in a friendly way

used to politely ask someone to repeat something or get their attention

to have enough courage to do something risky or difficult

a waterproof coat worn in rainy weather

a small, round fruit with a hard pit

a unit of length equal to 3 feet

a part of the sea or lake that curves into the land

getting higher or increasing in amount, level, or number

used to express surprise, realization, or mild emotion

used to get someone's attention, greet them, or show surprise

used to say that something is possible, but not certain

a sweet food made from fruit and sugar, eaten on bread or toast

to put food into your mouth and swallow it

a covering for the head, worn for warmth, style, or as part of a uniform

a male given name

to go past someone or something

how big or small something is

a small tool used for writing or drawing with ink

a group of musicians who play music together

the number 7

used to say how much there is for each person or thing

to use a sharp tool to divide something or make an opening in it

to rest your body on a chair, floor, or other surface with your back upright

a plan for what you want to do or how you want to do it

creative work such as painting, music, literature, or dance

something that is difficult and needs to be solved or fixed

to say something in order to get information or an answer

good enough or acceptable, but not especially good

an adult male person

used to say that something is possible or that someone is allowed to do something

a male child in relation to his parents