Dallas S11E1: English vocabulary

the process of breathing

a person whose job is to design and decorate the inside of buildings

usually; in the normal way

a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition

to form a clear picture of something in your mind

not able to be cured

a reggae drumming pattern in which the bass drum and snare hit on the same beat

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

home; to or at home

used to say the same thing back to someone, often in a friendly or joking way

a piece of healthy skin used in surgery to cover a damaged area

changing suddenly and unpredictably

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

in a way that is wrong or not intended; by mistake

the act of moving something on wheels

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

making or likely to make a lot of money

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

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

a tax, fee, or fine that is officially imposed

an exclamation used to show laughter, surprise, or mockery

used to say that you agree with what someone has just said

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

too small or unimportant to matter much

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

to do something correctly or in the right way

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

to show approval by clapping

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

to become less serious, tense, or upset

out of favor with someone; not liked by them

likely to be affected, harmed, or influenced by something

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

used to say that something should have happened earlier

to support or cheer for someone

a large structure at sea or on land used for drilling for oil or gas

to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

a problem that slows or stops progress

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

a cheerful way to tell someone to start speaking or performing

a large bird that eats dead animals

a person who is lazy and avoids work

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

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to make a short stop somewhere while travelling

a long journey, especially one that takes a lot of time or effort

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

written in a slanted style of type

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

to find a way to deal with a problem or obstacle

as; in the same way that

relating to the heart

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

to make a mistake or do something badly

past tense and past participle of bed

the sound an owl makes

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

to grow or develop very well

to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

to some extent; fairly

a short pole with a flat blade, used for moving a small boat or canoe

to make money from a business or activity

unnecessary excitement, activity, or concern about something

a casual way to say goodbye

to provide food and drink for an event or group of people

a long dress worn for formal events or special occasions

continue doing something, especially after a pause or interruption

to enter a place on foot