Desperate Housewives S4E10: English vocabulary

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after they have died

the player who fields between second and third base

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

a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

a person named in a will to carry out its instructions after someone dies

a raised platform in a church where a preacher speaks

relating to rhetoric, or the skill of speaking or writing effectively

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a long bench with a back, used in a church for people to sit on

the folded and sewn edge of a piece of clothing or cloth

a thin piece of wood, stone, or other material used to cover a roof or wall

the word in a phrase that is most important for the meaning or point being made

foolish behavior or a foolish decision

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a container used for the ashes of a cremated person

a player who hits the ball in baseball or softball

the day after a night of heavy drinking, when you feel hungover

pleasantly soft, smooth, and not harsh

to end well or be resolved successfully

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

a machine used for cutting grass

to dress in smart or attractive clothes

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

full of smoke

to scatter something in small drops or pieces over a surface

to mix with other people in a friendly way

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

large, impressive, and often a little intimidating in appearance

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to fill something too full so that it bulges or spills out

because of something that happened; as a result of it

an approximate number or amount

so attractive or appealing that it is hard to resist

a piece of material made of threads, wire, or plastic with many small holes

the process of starting a computer

an exclamation used to show surprise or shock

willingly and eagerly; without hesitation

becoming more mature and fully developed

crying or showing tears

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

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

far away; at a great distance

used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

a group of wild boars

mentally healthy and able to think clearly

to contact someone again after an earlier conversation, meeting, or message

to come together again after being apart

a code you use to open or log in to something

the person who is in charge of a company, hotel, team, or other organization

a sound system that uses several speakers to make audio seem like it is coming from all around you

the dishes, glassware, and cutlery arranged for one person at a table

wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items

a small sweet cake, usually baked in a cup-shaped mold

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

to change the order or position of things

to cry and produce tears

showing a lack of respect; rude or impolite

to start arguing or fighting with someone

a place where people choose food from a counter and pay before eating

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

to submit something, such as a request or application

to look through a group of things carefully to find what you need or decide what matters

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to stop something from happening or continuing

a piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook for hanging clothes

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

strange or unusual, often in a way that makes you uneasy

to build up or collect over time

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

to find something by chance

a large glove with one section for the thumb and one for the other fingers, used for catching a ball or for warmth