Dallas S7E12: English vocabulary

a small axe with a short handle

the quality of being very formal and following rules of etiquette closely

a light, peaceful sleep

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

to make friends with someone

showing care and thought for other people's feelings and needs

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a dried plum

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

a group of people who decide whether prisoners should be released on parole

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

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

the line where two pieces of cloth or other material are sewn together

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that something is completely certain

to draw a line under a word or phrase, especially for emphasis

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

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

to record that you have started work or a shift

a way of earning the money you need to live

to fall apart or stop working well, especially because of stress or pressure

to stop arguing or fighting and become friendly again

a group of people who are very close and get along well

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

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

to repair something, especially by hand

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

to behave in a casual or unserious way, especially with money or ideas

the chance of keeping your job for a long time

insincere talk that pretends to be moral, religious, or serious

a long, angry argument or conflict

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

friendly or helpful feelings that make people want to support or trust someone

to appear or happen, especially by chance

busy and not available

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a business that gives legal advice and represents clients in court

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

written in a slanted style of type

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

to check or read something quickly

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

to pretend you have an advantage, skill, or plan in order to trick someone

as; in the same way that

to break a rule, law, or agreement

good enough to meet a standard or need

marked or decorated with letters or writing

located or happening at sea, away from the shore

the wearing away or breaking down of rock and other materials by air, water, and weather

temporary release of a prisoner before the end of a sentence, with conditions

an Italian title used before a woman's name

to some extent; fairly

allowing travel in only one direction

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

with little or no delay; immediately

a casual way to say goodbye

dangerous or likely to cause harm

to stay in a place for a while and not leave

to become healthier or improve

the process of people making bids in an auction

having a ring or rings around it

a large area of land

a prefix meaning 'not' or 'without

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

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

an informal way of saying that someone is lucky or has good fortune

a party where people, usually children or teenagers, stay overnight in pajamas

a movie made to scare or frighten people