Dallas S11E15: English vocabulary

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

a nobleman of high rank, below a duke and above a count

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

a solo piece of music for one singer, usually with orchestral accompaniment

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

to be willing to do something extreme or surprising

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

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

imagined rather than real

something that can be criticized, attacked, or mocked freely

to refuse to accept something, especially an idea or suggestion

connected with spiritual experiences or mysterious religious feelings

a letter saying that someone is reliable and suitable for a job or other purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a simple device for fastening a door or gate

clothing, especially clothes sold as a category or for a particular purpose

a person who travels from place to place to sell goods or take orders

to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry

used to say you have won or beaten someone

a pipe or tube that carries gas to a building or machine

to connect something with a larger idea, plan, or system

a salesperson who travels from place to place to visit customers

in a blunt or direct way

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

a beautiful woman, especially one admired in a social group or at an event

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

to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do

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

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to take a bag or other item onto an airplane with you instead of checking it

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

to compete or fight against someone or something

to move upward so that part of clothing no longer stays in place

be related to something or fit in with it

to tell someone something so they can tell other people

a wreath made from laurel leaves, used as a sign of victory or honor

to submit something, such as a request or application

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to fall behind in movement, progress, or development

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

to touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh

deserving praise, help, or respect

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

written in a slanted style of type

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

people who have little money or wealth

as; in the same way that

to reduce something as much as possible

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

to grow or develop very well

a small object you put under a glass or cup to protect a table

a sea animal with eight arms and a soft body

to some extent; fairly

allowing travel in only one direction

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

to make money from a business or activity

to stretch something out toward someone

a casual way to say goodbye

a woman's shirt-like top, often with buttons or a collar

a casual way to say goodbye when you expect to meet again

an entrance or route into a place

accidentally; without intending to

bad, useless, or not worth using

a prefix meaning 'not' or 'without

a large amount of something

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

a very short period of time

a type of art or creative expression

a dessert made with a banana, ice cream, and toppings

the process of making holes with a drill

a small metal fastener used to join the ends of a belt, strap, or similar band

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon