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Digger's Daughter: Dallas (1978) S01E01 English vocabulary

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  • ceremoniously

    Word

    in a formal and dignified way

  • bungle

    Word

    to do something badly or carelessly, so it fails or goes wrong

  • crucify

    Word

    to kill someone by nailing or tying them to a cross

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • pimping

    Word

    the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work

  • obliging

    Word

    willing and quick to help other people

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • annul

    Word

    to officially cancel a law, agreement, or decision

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • veracity

    Word

    the quality of being true and accurate

  • drape

    Word

    to hang or place something loosely over something else

  • distasteful

    Word

    unpleasant, offensive, or likely to cause dislike

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  • crusading

    Word

    strongly and publicly committed to a cause or campaign

  • optimist

    Word

    a person who expects good things and believes the future will be positive

  • subtlety

    Word

    the quality of being subtle, especially when something is not obvious at first

  • rectify

    Word

    to correct something and make it right

  • satchel

    Word

    a bag with a long strap, often used for school or carrying books

  • whoop

    Word

    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • fanatic

    Word

    a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially a sport, hobby, or cause

  • envelop

    Word

    a flat paper cover with a flap, used for sending a letter or document

  • much obliged

    Phrase

    a polite old-fashioned way of saying thank you

  • anyways

    Word

    used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • congratulation

    Word

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

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  • digger

    Word

    a person or animal that digs

  • old time

    Phrase

    the distant past

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • glare

    Word

    to look at someone or something with an angry, fixed stare

  • farce

    Word

    a funny play, film, or situation that is full of silly or unlikely events

  • come right

    Phrase

    to end well or be resolved successfully

  • impulsive

    Word

    acting quickly without thinking about the results

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • open the door

    Phrase

    to make it possible for something to happen

  • can wait

    Phrase

    a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

  • freshen

    Word

    to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • jackass

    Word

    a male donkey

  • hitch

    Word

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

  • booty

    Word

    stolen goods, especially goods taken in war or by pirates

  • no go

    Phrase

    something that is not possible or not acceptable

  • arming

    Word

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

  • about time

    Phrase

    used to say that something should have happened earlier

  • sink in

    Phrase

    to gradually become fully understood or emotionally felt

  • at the last minute

    Phrase

    at the very last possible moment before something happens

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • caught up

    Phrase

    involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

  • booze

    Word

    alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

  • come along

    Phrase

    to appear or happen, especially by chance

  • shack

    Word

    a small, simple, roughly built house or shelter

  • pasture

    Word

    land covered with grass for animals to graze on

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • work in

    Phrase

    to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

  • underestimate

    Word

    to think that something is less important, serious, or valuable than it really is

  • stand in

    Phrase

    to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • inconvenience

    Word

    something that causes trouble, delay, or extra work

  • now now

    Phrase

    a mild way of telling someone to calm down or stop arguing

  • lettered

    Word

    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • get through

    Phrase

    to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

  • tricking

    Word

    the act of deceiving or cheating someone

  • family business

    Phrase

    a business owned and run by members of the same family

  • head start

    Phrase

    an advantage gained by starting before other people

  • make into

    Phrase

    to change something so it becomes a different thing or use

  • stray

    Word

    to move away from the right path, place, or topic

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • crusade

    Word

    an organized campaign to achieve a social, political, or religious goal

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • tick

    Word

    a small insect-like animal that bites animals and people and sucks blood

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • ethic

    Word

    a set of moral principles or values

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • chili

    Word

    a small hot pepper used in cooking

  • get better

    Phrase

    to become healthier or improve

  • courier

    Word

    a person or company that carries packages or documents for others

  • by mistake

    Phrase

    accidentally; without intending to

  • next generation

    Phrase

    the generation that comes after the current one

  • once or twice

    Phrase

    a small number of times; a few times

  • refill

    Word

    to fill something again, especially a container or tank

  • what's happening

    Phrase

    a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

  • baby brother

    Phrase

    a younger brother, especially one who is still a child

  • drilling

    Word

    the process of making holes with a drill

  • blinding

    Word

    so bright that it is hard to see

  • too late

    Phrase

    so late that something can no longer be done or changed

  • can't wait

    Phrase

    to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

  • sure thing

    Phrase

    a casual way of saying that something is certain or agreed to

  • Bad Thing

    Phrase

    something that has a bad effect or causes trouble

  • upsetting

    Word

    making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • anyhow

    Word

    in any case; anyway

  • to go

    Phrase

    for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

  • hi there

    Phrase

    a casual way of saying hello

  • say no

    Phrase

    to refuse to do or accept something

  • yellows

    Word

    shades of the color yellow

  • testimony

    Word

    a formal statement given in court as evidence

  • preacher

    Word

    a person who gives religious sermons or talks

  • no thanks

    Phrase

    a polite way to say you do not want something

  • less than

    Phrase

    the sign <, used to show that one number or amount is smaller than another

  • nursery

    Word

    a room for a baby or young child

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