Dallas S2E14: English vocabulary

to look through something carefully from start to finish

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

growing thickly and looking healthy and green

to do something with full effort or confidence

so attractive or appealing that it is hard to resist

the deliberate damaging or destroying of property

to record that you have started work or a shift

to refuse to accept something, especially an idea or suggestion

to get involved with someone or something in a risky or careless way

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

used to say that something is not surprising

to become a sailor

a person or thing that has become very successful and is often used as an example

to finish something with one last, often surprising, extra detail or event

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to notice that something could make a lot of money

a simple device for fastening a door or gate

a strong feeling of wanting something very much

unfinished things that still need attention

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen next

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

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

a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

a person who secretly admires someone, often with romantic feelings

a bank or similar company that provides financial services

to make something the final, memorable part of an event or experience

a long, angry argument or conflict

to hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them

a person who travels from place to place without a fixed home

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

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

very upset, angry, or excited

a person who is lazy and avoids work

busy and not available

to give someone or something the name of another person or thing, usually to honor them

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

having a lot of money and success

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a person who admires someone or something

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to spend time in a place without doing anything in particular

to check or read something quickly

somewhat like; in a way similar to

feeling annoyed, tired, or bored because something has gone on too long

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

to watch carefully for something or someone

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

to stop yourself from doing something

past tense and past participle of bed

a baby's bed with bars on the sides

to feel angry or upset about something unfair

to some extent; fairly

allowing travel in only one direction

to give something to another person

preserved or sold in bottles

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

unnecessary excitement, activity, or concern about something

a casual way to say goodbye

messy or untidy

to open the door when someone knocks

friendly, open, and easy to talk to

a thick, oily substance used to make moving parts work smoothly

an entrance or route into a place

in a raw, natural, or unrefined state

a strong feeling of dislike or revulsion

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

to begin living in a new home

a large building or area with many shops, and often restaurants and parking