Modern Family S3E20: English vocabulary

the process of dealing with stress, problems, or difficult feelings

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

a bed, especially one on a ship or in a train or bus

to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored

a small animal that lives near water and eats fish

the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

to persuade or influence someone to do something

used to say that something is not believable

to say what you are thinking as you think it

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

an informal way to say a remote rural area far from towns and cities

to smile broadly, often because you are pleased or amused

a small shelter or cage for keeping chickens or other birds

a group of wild boars

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to get ready for something

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

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful

to fall behind in movement, progress, or development

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to depend on something; to be decided by something

having beautiful views of nature

used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

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

as; in the same way that

marked or decorated with letters or writing

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

a hot sandwich filled with tuna and melted cheese

past tense and past participle of bed

thin in a graceful, attractive way

a period in the past that was enjoyable or memorable, often remembered with nostalgia

valuable things stolen or taken by force

a small object you put under a glass or cup to protect a table

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

relating to the moon

a casual way to say goodbye

used to say that you hope something will happen

used to say that something ordered or requested will be brought immediately

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

a person who likes joking and playing tricks

washed or carried onto land by the sea

an exclamation used to show disapproval or annoyance at someone's silly or rude behavior

a phone call that you did not answer

a party held at or around a swimming pool

the date by which something must be paid, done, or returned

the act of sending something on to another place

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

supposed to; expected or required to do something

being in a hospital as a patient

a casual way of saying that something is certain or agreed to

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

a small horse

a short, loud sound, often used to show sudden impact or excitement

an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

showing that you approve of someone or something

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

in the house or place next to yours

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

a soft toy shaped like a bear

to press something downward with force

used to say no in a casual way

making you feel nervous, uneasy, or a little scared

have trouble breathing because something blocks the throat or airway

used to wish someone an enjoyable time

joined firmly to something else by glue, heat, or pressure

used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

more correct or more suitable

used to tell someone to wait for a moment