Modern Family S3E9: English vocabulary

a short rest or break

a rope or chain used to tie an animal so it cannot move far

the main or most eye-catching part of something

a feeling that something may not be true or may not work

large scissors with two blades that slide past each other

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

a place where two or more roads meet and cross

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

giving a feeling that something bad is going to happen

a small piece of food, especially something sweet

a young man who helps a knight

to try to do as well as or better than someone, often by copying what they do

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

a bicycle with three wheels

women's underwear, especially attractive or delicate styles

informal talk about things that men are interested in, especially sports or sex

a person who makes a living by committing crimes

making you feel calm and relaxed

A strong sexual desire for someone

someone who sees things in a practical, realistic way

a feeling of not being confident or safe

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

showing creativity and a strong ability to imagine new things

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used humorously to say that someone is no longer young or at their peak

having original ideas about the future and how things could be improved

to discuss ideas informally and freely

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

a lucky event or opportunity that helps someone succeed

to end badly, often with trouble or disappointment

the skin on the top of your head

to do something correctly or in the right way

someone who is especially keen on a particular activity or thing

a group of wild boars

to start to succeed or become active

the meal Jesus had with his disciples before his crucifixion

a person who is always negative or pessimistic

to fly high in the air, or rise high above something

in a way that is hard to explain or understand

a rule that says people must stay indoors during certain hours, usually at night

not afraid; brave and willing to take risks

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

to do something very easily and successfully

the number 1,000,000,000,000

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

to leave quickly, often in a hurry or without saying much

a person who has big hopes or ideas, especially unrealistic ones

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

the bar on the front or back of a car that helps protect it in a crash

the act of saving something from loss or damage

as; in the same way that

a person who thinks carefully and deeply, especially about ideas or problems

moving forward quickly and forcefully

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

a common medicine used to reduce pain, fever, and swelling

so upset or moved that you are crying

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

a feeling of doubt or hesitation after you have made a decision

at an early stage; before much time has passed

a large stringed instrument in the violin family, played while sitting down

a small hollow or mark made by pressure or impact

to some extent; fairly

very cruel or violent

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a casual way to say goodbye

very tired

an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

to come loose and drop from something

able to be folded into a smaller size

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

to breathe out in short bursts, often with effort