Dallas S14E16: English vocabulary

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

moving with quick, light jumps

a person or animal that digs

a humorous way to refer to a group of three people who are acting silly or foolishly

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

a person who gives money or help to someone or to a cause

the act of pulling something tight

strong dislike or hatred between people or groups

a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

to share a prison cell with another person

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

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

a video in which someone plays a video game and talks about it

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used humorously to say that someone is no longer young or at their peak

not appreciated enough; overlooked or undervalued

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

used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

unwillingness to do something

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

the process of starting a computer

becoming more mature and fully developed

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 that you do not believe what someone has said

a group of wild boars

a soft, comfortable shoe for wearing indoors

the act of putting things into bags or packages

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

to pass by or come by unexpectedly

happening or done too early, before the right time

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

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to wait until the next day before deciding something

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

land covered with grass for animals to graze on

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a short trip taken for fun or to do something enjoyable

deserving praise, help, or respect

to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

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

to order food to be delivered to your home

in a bright way; with a lot of light

written in a slanted style of type

having many bends or turns

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

somewhat like; in a way similar to

very much; to an extreme degree

something or someone that causes annoyance or inconvenience

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

worth so much that it cannot be measured in money

showing strong feelings of love, sadness, or tenderness

located or happening at sea, away from the shore

past tense and past participle of bed

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

to tell someone that you are happy about their success or good luck

an informal way of saying yes or certainly

to become late in the day or evening

to some extent; fairly

a casual way to say goodbye

a statement or idea that can be discussed or argued about

to become healthier or improve

a small piece of bread, cake, or other baked food

a seat fixed on the back of a horse or other animal for riding