Dallas S6E16: English vocabulary

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

to act dishonestly or unfairly, especially by ignoring rules or promises

to make someone very interested or curious

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to remove impurities from a substance

deserving respect and approval

someone who sees things in a practical, realistic way

to talk in a casual, lively way

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

the act of moving something on wheels

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

in a very short time

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

a factory where oil is cleaned and made into fuel and other products

a boyfriend or male companion

to hate or strongly dislike someone or something

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

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

a person who likes routine and prefers things to stay the same

used to show strong surprise, anger, or emphasis in a question

used to say something is completely certain or true

to make something last longer

to think that something is probably true or will happen

a cocktail made with whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a twist or slice of orange

used to strongly emphasize that something is true or should happen

without making any progress

used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

suddenly and without warning

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

elegant, polished, and cultured in style or manner

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to fight or argue intensely

to start opposing someone or something you used to support

a small task you have to do regularly, especially around the house

severe physical or mental pain

to come onto the stage in a performance

to elect someone to a job or position by voting

to wander around slowly because you feel sad or bored

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

somewhat like; in a way similar to

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

as; in the same way that

a mild way of telling someone to calm down or stop arguing

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

a person who works on a ranch, especially caring for animals

past tense and past participle of bed

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

an Italian title used before a woman's name

to some extent; fairly

allowing travel in only one direction

preserved or sold in bottles

to make money from a business or activity

to officially allow someone to leave a hospital or other institution

a casual way to say goodbye

a statement or idea that can be discussed or argued about

to remove a leader or government from power by force

ready to work or start functioning

with no fuel left

a person or company that arranges the buying and selling of things like property, stocks, or insurance for others