Modern Family S2E12: English vocabulary

the act of leaving a place

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

to look for something in a way that is not very organized or certain

to be willing to do something extreme or surprising

to make up for a bad quality or mistake

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

a small bird, especially a young one

in a way that relates to genes or genetics

a small musical instrument you play by blowing or sucking air through holes

used to say that one event caused a series of other events

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

tasting or smelling like cheese

a person with red hair

an informal way of greeting someone and asking what has happened recently in their life

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

to stay through something unpleasant until it ends

a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

not at all; to no extent

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

somewhat like; in a way similar to

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

past tense and past participle of bed

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

a sea animal with eight arms and a soft body

not at all; to no degree

enthusiastic public praise

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

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

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

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

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

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

washed or carried onto land by the sea

used to warn someone to be careful or stop what they are doing

a name that is usually given to a boy or man

a container for keeping a bottle of wine cold

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

to a greater degree than is needed or wanted

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

a casual way of saying hello

the number 100

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

an informal, friendly greeting

to look at something in order to see what it is like

at a great distance from here

to give your attention to one thing and not other things

all the time; without stopping

more correct or more suitable

to stop thinking about something or to stop worrying about it

very small, especially as a smaller copy of something

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

to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly

please come inside

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

to a very great degree; very much

used to emphasize that something is not true, not possible, or not done

to spend time with friends in a relaxed way

the ability or power to do something

to become less fast

to become an adult

the quality of being very good and successful

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

to spend time considering something

to make someone unable to think clearly or understand something

to discuss or mention something

during the whole night

the act of making a copy of something

to make someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable