Dallas S10E21: English vocabulary

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

locked with a key

the prize or reward that is at stake in a competition

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

a woman who rents out a room, flat, or house to someone

the act of pulling something tight

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

an informal word for a homeless woman who carries her belongings with her

to draw a line under a word or phrase, especially for emphasis

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

a small animal that lives near water and eats fish

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

snobbish and thinking you are better than other people

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

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

a group of wild boars

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the work of cleaning and taking care of a house or other building

a ring worn to show that someone is married

a house on a farm, usually where the farmer's family lives

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

an official document that proves two people are legally married

a mass of earth or rock that suddenly slides down a slope

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

to want to join in or be included in something

a breathing organ that fish and some other water animals use to get oxygen from water

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

to break or end a connection between things

deserving praise, help, or respect

used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted

written in a slanted style of type

a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

a type of beer, usually dark and with a strong flavor

as; in the same way that

a car with a roof that folds back or comes off

past tense and past participle of bed

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

money that a person or company earns

very; extremely

to defend or support someone, especially when other people criticize them

an Italian title used before a woman's name

to some extent; fairly

the activity or sport of climbing mountains

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

to make money from a business or activity

a casual way to say goodbye

to become healthier or improve

the process of people making bids in an auction

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

a prefix meaning 'not' or 'without

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

a person in charge of a group of workers, especially on a building site or in a factory

a boy or young man who delivers things, especially food or newspapers

dividing into smaller parts or sections

the way things are arranged so that they are in the right position or line

in a bed, especially while sleeping or resting

a card or message sent to someone on Valentine's Day

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

to a very great degree; more than is acceptable

slanted or not level

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

an official order made by a government or ruler

a crash in which two moving things hit each other

an informal, friendly greeting

something that is not important or impressive

at the right time, before it is too late

fairly good; better than expected

a cleaning tool with a long handle and absorbent strands or a sponge for washing floors