Dallas S5E11: English vocabulary

to put someone or something in danger

to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence

the act of lending something to someone

required to be paid

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

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

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

among ordinary people, especially in public life

using these words or actions to make something official

walk heavily or noisily

to honor an event or place by being present

a person who stands outside a theater, circus, or similar place and tries to attract customers

the act of moving something on wheels

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

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

a factory where oil is cleaned and made into fuel and other products

the bitter taste of something

the process of taking a legal case to court

to give something to someone in authority or for official handling

to reach a decision or agreement

to tell someone private thoughts or feelings in confidence

a large amount of money, especially one that costs a lot

in a worse financial or living situation than before

used to comment that something annoying or surprising has happened, often with a sense of irony

the usual price or pay for something

the skin on the top of your head

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

used to express annoyance when something inconvenient or unlucky happens

a series of short, sharp sounds

far away; at a great distance

complete freedom to do what you want

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

suddenly and without warning

not yet born

to spread over and take control of a place, often in an unwanted way

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

to end a romantic relationship with someone

wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items

a formal statement made under oath, often for use in court

a long, angry argument or conflict

the act of skillfully handling or controlling something

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

shockingly bad, excessive, or offensive

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

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

busy and not available

to want to join in or be included in something

a strong dependence on alcohol that makes it hard to stop drinking

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

cut out of a piece of material or paper

not suitable or not good enough for a particular purpose

to avoid getting involved in something

respect and admiration for someone or something

as; in the same way that

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

a business owned and run by members of the same family

not showing good judgment or taking proper care

an Italian title used before a woman's name

to some extent; fairly

cloth made from flax fibers

to make money from a business or activity

a casual way to say goodbye

used to get someone's attention before saying something

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a list of topics to be discussed at a meeting

a polite way to say sorry or to ask someone to repeat something or let you pass

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

a polite closing phrase used to express good wishes to someone

a parent who brings up a child alone

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

being in a hospital as a patient