Dallas S8E27: English vocabulary

a person or animal that digs

So close to the end that the result is decided at the last moment

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

to end well or be resolved successfully

a special anniversary or celebration, especially a 50th anniversary

a serious break in a relationship or situation

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

past tense and past participle of shoot

gentle kindness or affection

a drink or medicine that is meant to make you feel stronger or healthier

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

becoming more mature and fully developed

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a small part of the body near the lower end of the large intestine

suddenly and without warning

a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request

a problem caused by drinking too much alcohol

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

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

an official document that allows a couple to get married

the act of skillfully handling or controlling something

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

at the very last possible moment before something happens

a difficult situation that causes suffering or lack of basic needs

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

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

very uncertain or not yet decided

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

to make a short stop somewhere while travelling

to become less strong, less fast, or less intense

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

in bed, hidden under the blankets

to persuade someone not to do something

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

not suitable or not good enough for a particular purpose

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

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

marked or decorated with letters or writing

to wait and be ready to act when needed

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

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

clothes you wear for sleeping

a bent part on a machine that turns back-and-forth motion into circular motion

past tense and past participle of bed

the work of sending bills and collecting payment

very; extremely

a business owned and run by members of the same family

a feeling of doubt or hesitation after you have made a decision

the lower part of the body between the chest and the hips

an Italian title used before a woman's name

to start dealing with the important part of something

the ability to say clever or funny things quickly

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

to some extent; fairly

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

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

moving or happening quickly

a casual way to say goodbye

a statement or idea that can be discussed or argued about

to become healthier or improve

a large area of land

bad, useless, or not worth using

washed or carried onto land by the sea

a drink made with vodka and tonic water

to be involved in buying and selling goods or services

having no value, use, or worth

not well known or not easily understood

in a bed, especially while sleeping or resting

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset