Desperate Housewives S4E14: English vocabulary

the daughter of your husband or wife from an earlier relationship

to know or guess that something will happen before it happens

a small pointed stick used for removing bits of food from between the teeth

showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

past tense of ski

a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

to change the structure or style of a room or building

making quick, sharp movements

the lack of courage to do something difficult or dangerous

strange in a way that makes you feel nervous or frightened

moving with quick, light jumps

locked with a key

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

someone or something that gives others inspiration and guidance

a person who looks after children for a short time while their parents are away

used to say that someone or something is very much a particular thing or quality

one of the hard joints in the middle of your fingers

involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

walk heavily or noisily

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

to stop something before it is finished because of a problem

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

to make someone or something look more masculine

past tense and past participle of shoot

while someone is doing something wrong, illegal, or secret

the organ in a woman's body where a baby grows before birth

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

large, impressive, and often a little intimidating in appearance

imagined rather than real

the act of liquid dripping in drops

to cut grass or crops with a machine or a scythe

to gather or bring together

the process of starting a computer

the act of fastening something with a screw

very tired and lacking energy

producing fruit

at any time, including during the night

to expect something or think it will happen

a simple device for fastening a door or gate

to ignore something wrong on purpose

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

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

to have known someone for a very long time

calm, serious, and worthy of respect

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

to end a romantic relationship with someone

to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way

a short, intensive training course

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

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

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

a rule that says people must stay indoors during certain hours, usually at night

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

a shallow channel under the edge of a roof that carries away rainwater

a person who has sex for money

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

a casual jacket worn with trousers that do not match

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

used in questions for emphasis, often to show surprise, anger, or impatience

to keep trying to do something even when it is difficult

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

an unfriendly or disapproving look

to build up or collect over time

to speak or act more quickly

the act of becoming red in the face or skin

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

to watch carefully for something or someone