Dallas S8E15: English vocabulary

the act of pulling something tight

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

shameless boldness

an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

likely to happen soon or already planned

to make it possible for something to happen

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

to rob or threaten someone by stopping them and forcing them to hand over money or valuables

to cut or tear something into small pieces

very angry, upset, or excited

to feed someone or an animal so they become healthier and gain weight

past tense and past participle of shoot

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

an exclamation used to show laughter, surprise, or mockery

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

an informal exclamation used to show surprise or shock

a system of symbols used to show numbers, quantities, or musical notes

an expression used to show disapproval

used to say that something is not surprising

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to strongly agree with someone

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

to do the difficult or necessary work needed to make a change or solve a problem

very annoyed or bored because something has been happening for too long

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

To start doing something with energy and enthusiasm

to leave with something that does not belong to you, usually by stealing it

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

to suddenly develop a rash or spots on your skin

a lawyer who specializes in criminal cases

willing or likely to do something; having a tendency to do it

a person whose whereabouts are unknown

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

to make a short stop somewhere while travelling

to wait before doing something

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

used to promise that you are telling the truth

to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

to end a romantic relationship

to support a claim with facts or proof

feeling annoyed, tired, or bored because something has gone on too long

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

past tense and past participle of bed

a short official report or announcement, especially in the news

done in a quiet, secret way

the pipes, fixtures, and other parts that carry water and waste in a building

the wearing away or breaking down of rock and other materials by air, water, and weather

an Italian title used before a woman's name

to leave your parents' home and start living somewhere else

the ability to say clever or funny things quickly

a smell, especially a bad one

allowing travel in only one direction

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

to make money from a business or activity

a person who carries out an investigation, especially for the police or another organization

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

to walk through water or another liquid with effort

a casual way to say goodbye

to suffer or die from lack of food

ready to work or start functioning

after it gets dark; at night

a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound

stopped and unable to continue moving or working

an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

a fence made of upright wooden slats with gaps between them

a sauce you pour over salad

a flight that goes straight to its destination without changing planes

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

a machine that makes coffee

in a bed, especially while sleeping or resting

a container for holding flowers, usually made of glass or pottery

to contact someone, especially by phone, email, or message