Dallas S11E16: English vocabulary

the study of correct reasoning

to become limp and droop, especially because of heat or lack of water

a sailor, especially one who travels on the sea

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

done because of a strong, hard-to-control urge

causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort

a smooth, shiny fabric with a soft surface

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

the act of pulling something tight

to hit or push with the head or horns

A strong sexual desire for someone

to talk in a casual, lively way

the authority to act or vote for someone else

to transfer property or rights to someone else by signing a document

to become very tired and lose energy

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

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

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

the bitter taste of something

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to record that you have started work or a shift

something that can be criticized, attacked, or mocked freely

a person whose job is to help companies and governments raise money and handle big financial deals

to tell someone private thoughts or feelings in confidence

the present time, especially compared with the past

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to seem reasonable or consistent

casual conversation between women or girls, especially about personal topics

used to say you have won or beaten someone

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

a business project or company that may involve risk

a public event where people ride horses and show skills like roping animals

a person who gives money, time, or help to support good causes

to come to an end or stop being valid

a large bird that eats dead animals

a sauce made from meat juices, often thickened

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

to travel with someone in their vehicle, especially as an observer or passenger

to place an order for something, especially food or drinks

to give work to another company or person to do

a wreath made from laurel leaves, used as a sign of victory or honor

in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

land covered with grass for animals to graze on

written in a slanted style of type

willingly; with pleasure

to think that something is less important, serious, or valuable than it really is

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

to win by a large margin or by a lot

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

it is likely that something will happen or be true

to affect someone so strongly that they cannot think clearly or deal with things well

as; in the same way that

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

past tense and past participle of bed

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

very; extremely

considered proper, honest, and socially acceptable

to some extent; fairly

preserved or sold in bottles

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

ready to work or start functioning

stopped and unable to continue moving or working

accidentally; without intending to

a prefix meaning 'not' or 'without

a shrub or tree with sharp, shiny leaves and red berries

to be involved in buying and selling goods or services

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

in a bed, especially while sleeping or resting

a large flat-bottomed boat used for carrying goods on rivers or canals

used to emphasize that something is true only in one way or for one reason

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

with the top and bottom reversed

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