The Office S2E4: English vocabulary

sexual activity between lovers

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

a question meant to make someone answer wrongly or miss the real point

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

the magical stone in stories that can turn metal into gold and give eternal life

made so that water cannot get through

to do something correctly or in the right way

by a large margin; easily and clearly

a school that offers courses in business and management

something that is very easy or obvious

good at dealing with practical problems and avoiding trouble, especially because of real-life experience

the edible root of a plant with dark red or purple flesh

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

a machine that browns slices of bread by heating them quickly

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to say numbers in order, one after another, especially as a drill or to check a group

somewhat like; in a way similar to

before anything else; as the first item or point

as; in the same way that

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

to collect things and put them together

the main part of a show, competition, or sports program

the ability to say clever or funny things quickly

to some extent; fairly

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

a casual way to say goodbye

a list of topics to be discussed at a meeting

ready to work or start functioning

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

the total number of people in a group

a line of people or things arranged one behind another

a small oven with a toaster function, used for toasting and heating food

the process of making holes with a drill

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

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

to keep someone from entering a place or joining a group

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

a soft toy shaped like a bear

to save money little by little for something you want to buy or do later

very cute and easy to love

alone; with no one else with you

an informal, friendly greeting

an informal way to say yes or show that you understand or agree

to continue to the next topic, task, or stage

to remove something from a place, container, or package

more correct or more suitable

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

the previous time something happened or was done

to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

to spend time with friends in a relaxed way

a person who makes pots and other clay objects

for a special purpose or person

to leave your bed after sleeping

making a loud, crashing sound as it moves or falls

a person who takes part in an activity, event, or discussion

a male first name, short for Tobias

a small piece that has broken off something larger

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

to cut something with a sharp tool or weapon, often in a rough or violent way

to spend time considering something

in a way that is connected with the law

to make someone unable to think clearly or understand something

to discuss or mention something

a legal case started in a court

a person who looks after a park, forest, or protected area

to carefully judge the value, quality, or importance of something

full of energy and activity

not present at a place, event, or in a group

a game or problem that you solve by thinking carefully

the act of continuing to follow a plan, rule, or schedule

having a strong desire to succeed or achieve a lot