Dallas S11E11: English vocabulary

very good; excellent

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

preserved in vinegar or salty water

a person or organization that gives money or support to a person, project, or cause

a person or animal that digs

a news agency that sends reports to newspapers, radio stations, and TV stations

a respectful way to refer to a doctor

a person who secretly has a lot of influence over someone in power

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

moving or walking with quick, light steps

without revealing your identity

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

describing a situation in which the winner gets everything or most of the reward

a humorous or informal way for a female speaker to say "I" or "me

cruel and lacking human kindness or compassion

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

a feeling of not being satisfied with your situation

the authority to act or vote for someone else

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

to draw a line under a word or phrase, especially for emphasis

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

a casual greeting meaning “what’s up?

relating to digestion

fairly large

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

slightly crazy, strange, or eccentric

to earn enough money to cover your basic living expenses

to become rich suddenly and unexpectedly

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a humorous or informal way of saying death

the process of increasing gradually

to attack someone and hit them hard

believing that something is true, often when it is not

a group of wild boars

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

to win something easily or by a large margin

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

to get on a horse or other animal

to buy or collect a large amount of something so you have enough later

relating to a cube or to the measurement of volume in cubic units

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

the act of becoming red in the face or skin

written in a slanted style of type

a person who owns shares in a company

a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

to support a claim with facts or proof

to win by a large margin or by a lot

a place with ice or a smooth surface for skating or hockey

as; in the same way that

a book or set of books that gives information on many subjects

past tense and past participle of bed

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

to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose

using irony

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

to some extent; fairly

to make money from a business or activity

to keep someone or something apart from others

a casual way to say goodbye

having a ring or rings around it

a large area of land

a prefix meaning 'not' or 'without

cooked so the inside is still a little pink

the process of making holes with a drill

so bright that it is hard to see

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

to make a low, deep, continuous sound

the activity or skill of making or repairing things with a needle and thread

the way things are arranged so that they are in the right position or line

in a bed, especially while sleeping or resting