Friends S7E5: English vocabulary

to become very upset, frightened, or excited

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to look at someone or something for a long time, often with strong interest or emotion

to act because of information, advice, or a rule

having many bends or turns

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

an insulting word for a stupid person

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

to make a group of people separate and go away

done in a natural, unplanned way

as; in the same way that

to change the direction of something, or send it somewhere else

past tense and past participle of bed

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers

a thin, crisp biscuit, often eaten with cheese or spreads

to some extent; fairly

a sweet fried cake, often shaped like a ring

causing a very heavy defeat or loss

to behave in a playful romantic way toward someone

fruit that has been dried, especially to eat as a snack

the sport or activity of dancing in pairs, usually in formal styles

being in a hospital as a patient

a casual way of asking how someone is doing or how life is going

in a bed, especially while sleeping or resting

to a greater degree than is needed or wanted

to make a low, steady sound

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

used to refer to other similar things without naming them all

with someone or something else; in addition to

fairly good; better than expected

used to wish someone an enjoyable time

a room where people change clothes and store their things in lockers

a large room used for dancing and formal social events

more correct or more suitable

the set of digits you use to call a particular phone

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

at the same point in time as something else

to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

to a very great degree; very much

moving from one place to another and then back again

to lift something off a surface or the ground with your hand or hands

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

not working well or not effective

move slowly and carefully so you are not heard or noticed

to spend time considering something

wait for a moment

to discuss or mention something

the act of making a copy of something

more free; less restricted or controlled

a short performance or test to show you are suitable for a role, especially in film, TV, or theater

to make something look more attractive by adding things to it

a person or thing that is very unusual or extreme

moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

having an empty space inside

filled or inhabited by people

shown in a photo or picture

a small storage space with a door that you can lock, used for one person's things

very interested in something and spending a lot of time on it

to move your tongue over something

a person who is in charge of a person, group, or activity

to damage or ruin something

to or toward a forward position or direction

a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, usually showing the face and shoulders

a sweet spread made from fruit juice and sugar, often eaten on bread or toast

a sport in which two teams try to score by throwing a ball through a hoop

to make someone feel slightly angry, impatient, or upset

showing that you know something in a way that can seem a little smug or secretive

taking care of someone or something

a spicy root used in cooking and drinks

the day or evening before a special event