Lucifer S3E9: English vocabulary

a match that lights when struck

to make a short, sharp sound, especially with a horn or whistle

to express something in a particular way

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

a strong feeling of hate or disgust

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

to ask questions about someone’s private life in a way that is annoying or rude

a structure used for hanging people as a form of execution

small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a loop of rope or wire that tightens when pulled

to read or look through something quickly, without paying close attention

a person or thing that is very difficult to defeat or deal with

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

a book or system for recording financial accounts

goods that are brought into or taken out of a country illegally

a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

making quick, sharp movements

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

used to show strong surprise, anger, or annoyance

to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

to make something move in a different direction

used to describe an action done deliberately and without pity or emotion

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

a man or boy

a slow marching pace used in funerals and ceremonies

to hit or push with the head or horns

likely to happen soon or already planned

used in the phrase double-decker: something with two levels or decks

to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

relating to the sky or outer space

sexually aroused or excited

a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby

to cut or tear something into small pieces

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

past tense and past participle of shoot

a piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes or other items

used to say you are very sure about something, especially when it seems surprising or untrue

a luxury apartment on the top floor of a building

to lead a group, team, or project

deeply involved in a difficult or troublesome situation

to feel worried or afraid about something that may happen

to throw something with a lot of force

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

cause something to improve a lot

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

large, rich, and impressive in a way that suggests great expense

the act of fastening something with a screw

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

a small pocket knife with several tools built into it

sexual activity between lovers

having recovered and able to compete or succeed again

a group of people who are likely to have a bad influence on someone

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person with red hair

far away; at a great distance

a lot of damage, destruction, or confusion

to laugh quietly

a cell in the skin

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

used to say you have won or beaten someone

used to say that something should have happened earlier

to look through a group of things or information carefully to find something

a paid day off from work for personal reasons

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

in a blunt or direct way

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

a way of behaving that avoids attracting attention

a person who saves someone from danger or serious trouble

able to spread from one person, animal, or thing to another

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to come onto the stage in a performance