The Office S1E5: English vocabulary

a circular ring or band

the act of fastening something with a screw

almost; very nearly

Used to tell someone that they can do what they want, especially when you think it is a bad idea

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

a rude or angry way of asking why someone is behaving badly or causing trouble

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

used to say you have won or beaten someone

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to come to an end or stop being valid

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to gradually disappear or become less noticeable

a machine that browns slices of bread by heating them quickly

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

as; in the same way that

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

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

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

to some extent; fairly

to move away and stop bothering someone

a style of music with strong rhythm and improvisation

done on purpose; not accidental

a casual way to say goodbye

dark, dull, or depressing in appearance or mood

having a ring or rings around it

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

violent or hostile behavior toward someone

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

a small, humanlike creature from legend or fantasy

a person in charge of a group of workers, especially on a building site or in a factory

to sleep later than usual in the morning

the name of a product made by a particular company

the act of sending something on to another place

a small V-shaped cut or indentation

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

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

to stretch something or yourself out so that it becomes longer or lies flat

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

a short break from an activity or discussion

to walk around an area without a clear purpose

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

to help with a task or in a difficult situation

more correct or more suitable

the act of sorting and storing documents in an organized way

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

the previous time something happened or was done

at the front of something or someone

to build or erect something

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

a person whose job is to keep or check financial records

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

in the direction or manner shown or mentioned

a person who is just starting to learn a skill or activity

something that starts a process or activity

a list of people or things in a group, especially the players on a team

very unpleasant, dirty, or offensive

more free; less restricted or controlled

to make someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable

used to express sudden pain or surprise

moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

filled or inhabited by people

located or built in a particular place

producing flowers or covered with flowers

something good or helpful that makes you feel grateful

to make people notice or buy a product, service, or event by advertising it

greater in amount, size, or degree

a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise

the act of changing from one option, state, or device to another

in a private way; not in public or not shared with others

to help something increase, improve, or become stronger

to happen in turns, one after the other