Dallas S11E12: English vocabulary

a small red swelling on the skin, often caused by acne

to think carefully about something for a while

very good; excellent

a cold, flat area in the far north where trees do not grow

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

a steep rocky hill or peak

a machine or tool used for grinding or crushing things into smaller pieces

a twisting force that makes something turn

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

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

A phrase in wedding vows meaning the marriage will last for life

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

to make friends with someone

the prize or reward that is at stake in a competition

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

the sound an owl makes

to end well or be resolved successfully

to talk in a casual, lively way

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

sexually aroused or excited

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

to indicate or suggest something

used to say you are very sure about something, especially when it seems surprising or untrue

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

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

a facial expression that shows no emotion or reaction

money kept aside for small everyday expenses

used to say that something is not believable

to become rich suddenly and unexpectedly

to ring repeatedly or nonstop, especially a phone

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

suddenly and without warning

a school that offers courses in business and management

to make someone feel annoyed or angry

a company that manages money for investors

in a blunt or direct way

a basic raw material or farm product that is bought and sold in large amounts

a beautiful woman, especially one admired in a social group or at an event

a cheerful way to tell someone to start speaking or performing

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to study or learn about something so you know more about it

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

written in a slanted style of type

having many bends or turns

to produce a good result or success after effort or time

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

to stop something bad from happening

somewhat like; in a way similar to

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

as; in the same way that

to wait and be ready to act when needed

past tense and past participle of bed

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a woman who welcomes and looks after guests in a restaurant, club, or at an event

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

to tell someone that you are happy about their success or good luck

a strong, focused light that shines on one small area

to some extent; fairly

a serious promise to do something

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a statement or idea that can be discussed or argued about

ready to work or start functioning

an entrance or route into a place

a prefix meaning 'not' or 'without

to sleep later than usual in the morning

the process of making holes with a drill