Breaking Bad S2E13: English vocabulary

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear

a building material made from clay, sand, and straw, dried in the sun

a very small spot or mark

to throw something with a quick, forceful motion

a temporary mental state in which a person loses memory of who they are and may travel or act without awareness

a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

to hit or push with the head or horns

to stay somewhere longer than needed, often because you do not want to leave

marks or scars on the skin caused by repeated drug injections

smooth and soft, like silk

an old-fashioned way of referring to a man, especially one of lower social rank

used to say that something has completely disappeared or been destroyed

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

a short, sharp ringing sound

to swear using something as a witness or guarantee, especially to show that you are telling the truth

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

work or activities that help connect an organization with the public or a community

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

used in the phrase into thin air to mean that something disappears completely or seems to vanish

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

making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

the local office that handles police work in a town or city

to continue for a longer time than expected

the act of putting things into bags or packages

wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items

methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

without paying anything

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

to delay dealing with something

to count backward to a time or event

ready, arranged, or working properly

deserving praise, help, or respect

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

the act of building a bridge

as; in the same way that

to fill someone with wonder or great surprise

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

to wait and be ready to act when needed

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair

used to encourage someone to do something or try something

to be in charge of a person, group, or activity and make sure it is done properly

the amount of something taken in, especially food, drink, air, or medicine

a casual way to say goodbye

the act of entering a phone number to call someone

to become healthier or improve

to come loose and drop from something

used to ask someone to repeat what they said

a shrub or tree with sharp, shiny leaves and red berries

a young woman, especially one who is unmarried

feeling hopeful and expecting good things to happen

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

to contact someone, especially by phone, email, or message

a clear blue sky

a sweet dish that is soft and creamy

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

a website

used to say no in a casual way

shades of the color yellow

used to praise a performance or show approval

to ignore something or pay no attention to it

the state of being perfect

to give your attention to one thing and not other things

more correct or more suitable

to support or defend someone or something

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

the act of becoming awake

the previous time something happened or was done

to become calmer, less angry, or less upset

to appear or arrive, especially when expected

to disappear suddenly and completely

the act of asking someone questions in order to get information or judge them