Dallas S7E17: English vocabulary

past tense of ski

not willing to tell people things or share personal information

a tree in the poplar family with leaves that tremble in the wind

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

Used to tell someone rudely to go away or stop bothering you

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to talk in a casual, lively way

to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen

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

to force an enemy or crowd to move back

a ball hit high in the air that is caught for an out

to suddenly put someone or something into a difficult situation or state

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

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

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

the back part of a person's body, especially the buttocks

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

in a very uncontrolled or extreme way

to feel worried or afraid about something that may happen

so absorbed in something that you do not notice other things

a group of soldiers who are ordered to shoot someone as a form of execution

not kind; showing a lack of care or sympathy

separated from the rest by cutting

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

suddenly and without warning

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

used to give a reason or explanation

a group of wild boars

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing

to choose something after thinking about different options

the official public opening of a new business, store, or building

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

the crime of giving or taking money or gifts to influence someone's actions, especially an official's

to take action and become more involved or helpful

to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do

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

to delay dealing with something

busy and not available

swelling, redness, heat, and pain in part of the body, often caused by injury or infection

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

to be later than planned or expected

written in a slanted style of type

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

a person who likes gambling or often gambles

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

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

as; in the same way that

to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset

located or happening at sea, away from the shore

past tense and past participle of bed

done in a quiet, secret way

very; extremely

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

something that makes a person or place warmer or more comfortable

an Italian title used before a woman's name

to some extent; fairly

without any trouble or difficulty

a thick sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices

to make money from a business or activity

to walk with difficulty because of an injury or pain

legally responsible for something

to walk through water or another liquid with effort

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a set of moral principles or values

a planned fight between two people, usually with swords or pistols

a casual way to say goodbye

the process of people making bids in an auction

a pause or delay because someone is unsure what to do or say