Modern Family S8E4: English vocabulary

the act of fastening something with pegs or stakes

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

a small habit or feature that is a little unusual but not serious

hot and making a hissing sound while cooking

too pleased with yourself and your achievements

to breathe air out of your lungs

too young to be allowed to do something by law

relating to Colombia or its people, culture, or language

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

make small cuts or grooves in something

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

very bad and deserving strong disapproval

a tornado

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to make a mark or stain on something, especially with ink or dirt

a sudden cry or remark that shows surprise, anger, or pain

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

a soft, wet, pulpy mass

married

a person or thing that chases something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

used to say you have suddenly found the answer or solution to something

to make someone feel happier, more hopeful, or more confident

a young male cow, especially one raised for beef or farm work

a rude word for a fat person

the art of writing letters in a decorative, careful style

locked with a key

a sweet spread made from citrus fruit, especially oranges

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

a sudden strike by workers with little or no warning

used as a threat to demand that someone hand over money or valuables

the act of adding salt to food or water

a gray-brown North American animal with a black face mask and a ringed tail

to end well or be resolved successfully

home; to or at home

a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service

A strong sexual desire for someone

to talk in a casual, lively way

to say something that makes someone feel worse about a mistake, failure, or bad luck

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

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

to suddenly put someone or something into a difficult situation or state

the act of being dismissed from a job

past tense and past participle of shoot

a short, sharp ringing sound

to breathe noisily while sleeping

a player who fields in baseball, cricket, or a similar sport

a nearby area or place

an organ that stores urine before it leaves the body

producing fruit

to make a long, loud, sad cry

sound recorded or played with one channel only

used to say that something is not believable

to pretend not to be interested in someone romantically so they want you more

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a joking or sarcastic way to describe something as very smart or clever

tasting or smelling like cheese

a series of short, sharp sounds

an informal way of saying you agree with someone

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

a funny imitation of a person, work, or style that exaggerates its features

special respect or honor shown publicly

a meeting that has been arranged for a particular time and place

to get married

to laugh quietly

comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset

to deal with a problem or task in a determined way

to keep going and finish something difficult

remove a small amount from something by shaving

to get through a difficult situation by being patient and not giving up

to eat extra carbohydrates before a sports event to get energy

small pieces that break off from a hard surface